Bloodline is Everything - Chapter 61

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【Bloodline is a Thug Chapter 61】

Chapter 61: I Know Everything

“This is the Iron Fang Guild’s vault!”
The Iron Fang Guild Master led Kwon Han-ul to the guild’s vault.
“Actually, I wanted to tell you about this first.”
Throughout the entire journey, the Guild Master’s mouth never stopped moving.
He continuously explained how great an honor it was to present Iron Fang’s treasures to Kwon Han-ul.
Watching the Guild Master, Kwon Han-ul recalled Ruin Aspadam.
The way Ruin had been obsessed with Catalina Blaga wasn’t much different from how the Guild Master was acting now.
“Here we are!”
The Guild Master shouted with pride overflowing from his face.
The entire fifth basement level was being used as a vault, but Kwon Han-ul’s reaction was lukewarm.
Compared to the vaults of the Kwon Family and the Mei Family, this was nothing but small change.
“Allow me to explain everything step by step. Please come this way.”
The Guild Master explained the various items in the vault.
Unfortunately, there was nothing particularly impressive.
Unlike Heukcheon’s vault, where most items were Legendary grade or equivalent, the Iron Fang Guild’s vault’s highest tier was Unique grade.
“You don’t have any Legendary grade items?”
“We do have some… but all our skilled guild members have borrowed them…”
“So including the ones that are borrowed out, how many do you have in total?”
The Iron Fang Guild Master bashfully held up three fingers. Kwon Han-ul was slightly taken aback.
“I didn’t expect such a gap in standards…”
It was only natural.
The Heukcheon Group easily conquered Diamond-grade Dungeons and undertook the subjugation of S-rank and above monsters.
In comparison, the Iron Fang Guild was one that even struggled with Platinum-grade Dungeons.
So there was no way the gap in wealth between the two could be anything but vast.
“Just give the order, and I’ll retrieve them and present them to you, Kwon Han-ul!”
“That’s not necessary.”
Kwon Han-ul flatly refused.
Those three Legendary artifacts were undoubtedly the pillars supporting Iron Fang.
If he took them, Iron Fang’s status would inevitably plummet.
Kwon Han-ul wanted to exploit Iron Fang repeatedly in the future.
“As expected of Kwon Han-ul! Your mercy is boundless!”
The Guild Master’s eyes welled with tears of gratitude.
Kwon Han-ul wiped his forearm. Seeing this chubby middle-aged man react this way gave him goosebumps.
After wandering around for quite some time, Kwon Han-ul discovered two items that looked decent.
Telekinesis
-Quality: Unique (A)
-Description: Allows you to lift objects from a short distance away. As skill proficiency increases, range and weight capacity expand.
Finger Bullet
-Quality: Unique (S+)
-Description: Fire magical bullets from your fingertips. The power of the bullets varies depending on mana output.
Kwon Han-ul had discovered two skills.
Telekinesis was known as one of the most efficient skills among Unique-grade abilities.
Since it proved useful both in daily life and during combat, it commanded a considerably high price for a Unique-grade skill.
Finger Bullet appealed to me for its simplicity as a ranged skill.
Kwon Han-ul placed both skills into his subspace and prepared to leave the warehouse.
Suddenly, an object tucked in the corner caught his attention.
It was a rectangular iron block. Kwon Han-ul picked up the box and examined it.
Iron Box
-Grade: None
-Description: A box made of iron.
“What is this?”
At Kwon Han-ul’s question, the Guild Master examined the box.
“Ah, that thing. It looked like something remarkable might be inside, so I had it appraised. Turned out to be worthless, so I just left it here.”
“This has already been appraised?”
“Originally it was just full of question marks. I thought it was something amazing, but it was just a waste of money.”
The Guild Master clicked his tongue.
“Hmm.”
Kwon Han-ul examined the box once more.
That was when it happened.
‘Genius Blood’ perceives the structure of the object.
Injecting mana. First seal released.
Sealed Chest
-Grade: ???
-Description: A box containing something. Only the most wicked of villains can open it.
-Unlock Condition: Kill 1,000 or more people
Kwon Han-ul’s brow furrowed.
Kill a thousand people? I’d never heard of such an absurd condition before.
I considered leaving it, but curiosity got the better of me. Kwon Han-ul placed this box into his subspace as well.
Then I left the Iron Fang Guild.
As I stepped outside the building, the sunset-painted sky came into view. I was about to call Mei Hong to arrange a meeting.
“Are you finished with your business?”
When I turned my head, I saw Mei Hong sitting on a bench.
“How long have you been waiting?”
“Quite a while. I wandered around for a bit, but got tired of it, so I came straight here.”
Kwon Han-ul noticed the change in Mei Hong.
“Your clothes are different?”
When she came to Seoul, she had worn that typical black tracksuit.
But now she was dressed in a white shirt and a black striped skirt.
Her hairstyle had changed too.
Her hair, which had been roughly tied up with a pin, had transformed into natural waves with a subtle perm.
“Does it suit me?”
“It suits you well enough… but it’s so sudden.”
“I can’t dress carelessly forever. We’ll be seeing each other every day.”
Seeing whom? The question flickered through Kwon Han-ul’s mind, but he chose not to ask.
There was something more pressing to attend to first.
“Let’s head back and have a meeting.”
“A meeting? What kind of meeting?”
“We need to strategize the Platinum Dungeon conquest. Surely you haven’t forgotten our objective?”
Mei Hong’s expression soured. But it made no difference. There was no time to waste waiting for Iron Fang to gather intelligence.
“For now, tomorrow we’ll just conduct reconnaissance.”

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The Iron Fang Guild Master began gathering information about the Kwon Family, exactly as Kwon Han-ul had commanded.
Of course, it was no easy task.
Though the name Heukcheon was well-known, information about the Kwon Family was extremely scarce. This was because the Kwon Family was meticulous about guarding their secrets.
What stood out most was the solidarity of the bloodline members.
The Heukcheon Bloodline never disclosed anything about their family to outsiders. This insularity made gathering intelligence all the more difficult.
“I can’t give up like this!”
But the Guild Master refused to surrender. He had a noble objective: fulfilling Kwon Han-ul’s command.
His loyalty and sense of responsibility toward Kwon Han-ul ignited the Guild Master’s passion.
By the third day of investigating the Kwon Family using every resource and connection Iron Fang possessed—
-Hello. Are you the Iron Fang Guild Master?
An anonymous call came through suddenly one day.
He couldn’t dismiss it as a prank. This was a secret line known only to a select few.
-I hear you’ve been digging into Heukcheon’s background lately. You’re playing a very dangerous game.
“Who the hell is this?”
-Ah, my apologies for the late introduction.
The man responded to the Guild Master’s question.
-Kim Chul-soo.
At first, he thought the man was mocking him.
-I’m an operative with the Heukcheon Group’s Intelligence Division.
But the next words that came through dispelled any such notion.
-I’ll give you a time and place. Come alone. If you don’t, the Iron Fang Guild will cease to exist immediately.
The Guild Master couldn’t dismiss Kim Chul-soo’s threat lightly.
If this man truly was an intelligence operative for Heukcheon, he would certainly possess that level of authority.
The next day.
The Guild Master headed to the location Kim Chul-soo had specified.
A secluded back alley on the outskirts of the city.
Kim Chul-soo was waiting in the basement of a commercial building with a “For Lease” sign plastered on it.
“You arrived right on time.”
Unlike the basement filled with dust and garbage, Kim Chul-soo was dressed in a perfectly tailored suit.
His hair was parted in a sharp 2:8 ratio, every strand meticulously combed into place.
“Why… why did you want to see me?”
“Interesting fellow, aren’t you? You’ve been digging into Heukcheon’s secrets, and now you ask why I called you here?”
The Guild Master felt every muscle in his body stiffen.
He had given his subordinates strict orders to proceed discreetly, yet they had been discovered regardless.
But this much he had anticipated. Iron Fang couldn’t possibly move without drawing Heukcheon’s attention.
That’s why he had already prepared himself mentally.
“Everything was my decision alone.”
He had to prevent any harm from reaching Kwon Han-ul at the very least.
He was the Guild Master’s light, his hope, his life’s purpose—everything…
“Don’t lie. This was on Kwon Han-ul’s orders.”
The Guild Master was struck with profound shock. His voice trembled as he spoke.
“H-how did you…?”
“Now isn’t the time to ask that, is it?”
He was right.
Since they had been caught investigating Heukcheon, only one fate remained for Iron Fang.
Annihilation.
The Guild Master’s face drained of all color.
“Don’t worry. I have no intention of holding Iron Fang accountable. And certainly not Kwon Han-ul either.”
The Guild Master exhaled in relief. Then a USB drive dropped at his feet with a soft thud.
“What is this?”
“The information you were looking for. It contains details about the Kwon Family and Kwon Cheon.”
The Guild Master’s mind went blank. So why was he giving this to him now?
“Deliver this to Kwon Han-ul.”
“Y-you mean this? Why on earth…?”
At the Guild Master’s question, Kim Chul-soo’s expression changed.
The face that had seemed like that of a friendly young man transformed into something cold and serpentine.
A sharp killing intent swept across the Guild Master’s body.
“If you try to learn too much, then you’ll really die.”
“I-I’ll be c-careful.”
“After delivering the information, you must confirm Kwon Han-ul’s reaction. Then return here. Understood?”
The Guild Master of Iron Fang nodded repeatedly.
“If you tell Kwon Han-ul about what happened between us… Iron Fang will disappear from this world.”
The Guild Master nodded vigorously. Then, as if he’d been waiting for this moment, he bolted outside.
After the Guild Master vanished, Kim Chul-soo made a call.
“Yes, Team Leader. It’s me. The job is done.”
A voice came through the smartphone. Kim Chul-soo answered with a smile.
“Since it was his order, I was extra careful. Don’t worry and just work on persuading the Intelligence Division. If they find out I impersonated them, they’ll throw a fit.”
A concerned question came through the smartphone. Kim Chul-soo burst into laughter at his superior’s worry.
“The Iron Fang Guild Master won’t tell Kwon Han-ul? That won’t happen.”
Kim Chul-soo spoke with absolute certainty.
“Iron Fang defying the name of Heukcheon? How could that be possible? I gave him a solid warning, so he absolutely won’t say a word. He doesn’t have the backbone for that.”

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“… Something like that happened.”
As Kwon Han-ul listened to the Iron Fang Guild Master’s report, he stroked his chin.
His movements had already been discovered. He was surprised, but considering it was the mighty Heukcheon Group, he let it slide.
What he needed to focus on now was that man who had delivered the information.
Someone from the Kwon Family came and gave information? Telling me to take it?
“This smells way too suspicious.”
It was possible the man wasn’t from the Heukcheon Group at all. Someone else could have tried to manipulate Kwon Han-ul. Who could say for certain?
“Hmm.”
Kwon Han-ul plugged the USB into his laptop. He checked the contents inside.
【Kwon Cheon】
The second son of Kwon Seon-woo, the current head of the Kwon Family.
Among the Heukcheon Bloodline, he made his debut in a rare Platinum-grade Dungeon.
He was a promising talent, but received a death sentence and fled the family. Later, he had a son with an ordinary woman.
This much was identical to what he’d heard from Bae Cheol-min.
Kwon Han-ul continued reading the content below.
【Death Sentence】
Kwon Seon-woo, head of the Kwon Family, compared the qualifications of his eldest son Kwon Hyuk and second son Kwon Cheon as the next family head.
In this process, Kwon Cheon fell short of Kwon Seon-woo’s standards. Accordingly, Kwon Seon-woo designated Kwon Hyuk as the next family head.
To leave no loose ends, Kwon Seon-woo decided to eliminate Kwon Cheon.
He fabricated charges and sentenced Kwon Cheon to death. Kwon Cheon refused to accept the sentence. With help from the Cheongsong Bae Family, he escaped.
The content was shocking, but Kwon Han-ul didn’t take it too seriously.
There was no guarantee this was the truth.
“Who exactly is he?”
Everything was uncertain.
Whether the man’s identity was truly from Heukcheon. Even if he was from Heukcheon, whether he was from the Intelligence Division. And whose orders he was following.
In times like this, he needed to use a method that was somewhat extreme but certain.
“Where is that man located?”
As he asked this, Kwon Han-ul slipped the Ring of Lust onto his ring finger.

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