Broken Ranker Devours Myths - Chapter 49

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The Broken Ranker

Devours Myths

 

Chapter 49

House Burglary (7)

 

 

 

Executive Director Jeong’s limousine carrying Dragon Horse Wei Gangning raced along Olympic Boulevard.

“……You’re saying you want to visit our headquarters first to investigate Gwiroae?”

Executive Director Jeong looked at the Magic Dragon with an expression of incomprehension.

This person, whose nickname was far more famous than his real name, greatly enjoyed being called by it.

“That’s right.”

“Is Gwiroae perhaps someone related to our party? Could I know what connection they have with our company?”

The Magic Dragon looked at Executive Director Jeong with an indifferent expression for a moment.

“It seems Executive Director Jeong should pay attention to internal discipline instead of having time to concern yourself with external matters.”

“……If you put it that way, I find it quite unpleasant.”

“Did you not know that the place where Gwiroae was first spotted was your dungeon?”

“……!?”

Executive Director Jeong momentarily had the illusion that there might be a problem with his Chinese.

“……I did hear such reports roughly, but I thought it was completely groundless,”

“You had no idea at all.”

“……”

He tried to make excuses pretending not to be flustered, but he couldn’t avoid the Magic Dragon’s sharp gaze.

“I’m disappointed, Executive Director Jeong. I thought you were a sharp person, but I didn’t know you had such gaps. From what I know, the Mountain God’s successor had already obtained our entry information.”

“……”

“You can’t be slower with news than such a youngster, can you? If things continue this way, I’ll have to reconsider working together on big plans.”

Executive Director Jeong had to forcibly suppress the anger that surged up in that moment.

In the past, he would have laughed it off casually,

but perhaps because it hadn’t been long since his child died, controlling his emotions wasn’t easy.

“Haha. It was a joke, just a joke.”

“……?”

Executive Director Jeong frowned, wondering if this person was really treating him like a toy.

However,

“It was my masterful joke since we might feel awkward meeting after so long…… It seems my tone didn’t come across that way. I’m sorry.”

The Magic Dragon gestured to the secretary sitting beside him.

The secretary quietly presented the wooden box they had been holding.

“I belatedly heard that you experienced a tragedy. With such an incident, naturally you would have been in no state of mind. Rather, if there had been no difference, I would have been disappointed in your character, Executive Director Jeong.”

“……”

“I should have visited the funeral, but I couldn’t, so I apologize. This is a consolation gift that the Chairman asked me to deliver to you.”

Executive Director Jeong still felt uncomfortable, but the moment he received the wooden box, his anger completely subsided.

Something felt different.

“Open the wrapping.”

When Executive Director Jeong opened the wooden box, a refreshing fragrance wafted out.

Four elixirs were placed inside.

One large one, three small ones.

“National Advisor, this is!”

“Great Elixir and Small Elixir.”

“……!”

“They were made directly at Shaolin Temple’s Medicine Hall. I brought them thinking your energy might be depleted. These are items that even our committee doesn’t have many of, so use them sparingly.”

 

[Great Elixir]

The finest spirit elixir made at the thousand-year-old temple Shaolin. You can experience complete transformation the moment you consume it.

-Type: Spirit medicine.

-Origin: Proverb ‘All martial arts under heaven come from Shaolin’

 

[Small Elixir]

A spirit elixir made at the thousand-year-old temple Shaolin. Magic power increases by 30% the moment you consume it.

-Type: Spirit medicine.

-Origin: Proverb ‘All martial arts under heaven come from Shaolin’

 

“You should definitely take the Great Elixir yourself, and you can give the Small Elixirs to your cherished subordinates.”

Thump thump!

Executive Director Jeong’s heart pounded like a hammer.

The value that the Small Elixir and Great Elixir held was just that enormous.

Especially the Great Elixir was known to have the function of changing the body’s structure to match the skill tree and even readjusting stats.

‘Every Hunter has one or two stat growths they regretted while growing. I’m no different. With just this, I could see tremendous effects……!’

For Executive Director Jeong, whose growth had recently stopped, it was an indispensable spirit elixir.

‘If I recover the Heart of Bennu after that…… I might even be able to aim for top ranker.’

A sinister smile crossed Executive Director Jeong’s lips as he recalled Lee Hyeon’s face.

“The National Advisor’s grace is truly as vast as the sea.”

“Haha. I keep telling you it’s a gift from the Chairman, not from me. And the ‘real’ gift is separate.”

The atmosphere became warm.

Executive Director Jeong’s already flushed face turned even redder.

“You’re saying there’s something even greater than this?”

“Isn’t the wooden box quite large for just containing elixirs? Look underneath.”

When Executive Director Jeong hastily removed the straw padding under the elixirs, a round band appeared below.

A crown-shaped band that clearly emanated an extraordinary aura.

Executive Director Jeong carefully took it out.

 

[Golden Headband]

The shackles that the Jade Emperor and Buddha Shakyamuni placed on ■■■■ ■■■’s head along with ■■ ■■ to control them.

It excels at controlling energy and clearing the mind to draw out hidden power through harmony of inner and outer aspects.

-Type: Sacred Relic. Item.

-Origin: Myth ‘Journey to the West’

*Most functions are currently sealed for unknown reasons. Fulfill hidden conditions to restore functions.

 

“Golden Headband……? Could it be!”

Executive Director Jeong’s eyes flashed brightly.

It was a Sacred Relic.

And it was Son Wukong’s symbol from Journey to the West, which was known to have never been discovered!

“Haha. As you can see, that’s correct. It’s the very Golden Headband that Xuanzang Tripitaka placed on Son Wukong.”

“……!!”

“The Golden Headband is commonly known as a restraining device. But that only applies to divine beings. For mortals like us, it’s a very useful Sacred Relic.”

Thump thump thump-

Executive Director Jeong’s heart beat even more rapidly than when he received the Great Elixir and Small Elixir.

“Try wearing it whenever you need it. You’ll see tremendous effects.”

Executive Director Jeong’s eyes were completely captivated by the enchanting golden color of the Golden Headband.

“I heard that Journey to the West hasn’t been properly revealed even in the Great Nation yet… Are you really sure it’s okay to give me such a precious thing?”

“That must mean the Chairman has very high expectations for Mr. Jeong.”

Magic Dragon’s lips twisted.

“The Chairman sees Korea as the most important bridgehead for the Great Nation’s expansion into the world. Mr. Jeong is the key partner for this purpose.”

Executive Director Jeong took a respectful bow-fist posture like a Chinese person, wrapping his left hand around his right fist with a face full of emotion.

“Thank you so much. How can I ever repay this kindness… I feel like I’m always indebted to the National Advisor.”

“Haha. You’re too kind. Didn’t I say it was a gift from the Chairman?”

“Since the National Advisor has always taken such good care of us, the Chairman must be paying attention to us accordingly, right?”

“I’m grateful that you understand my feelings even a little.”

Clack!

Executive Director Jeong couldn’t hide his excited feelings and closed the lid of the wooden box.

“I’ll take all of this on an auspicious day.”

“Good thinking. The great fortune of timing is also important.”

Executive Director Jeong handed the wooden box to his secretary and changed the subject.

“It’s very good that we understand each other so deeply. However, if the National Advisor personally visits our company, public attention will surely be focused on us. Will that be alright?”

Magic Dragon and Pingxin were currently in the country disguised as tourists.

Naturally, being conspicuous wasn’t particularly good.

“I’m not too worried about the NIS. Same goes for the DIC without General Lee Gun-san. They’re just deflated paper tigers now.”

Executive Director Jeong nodded.

Magic Dragon twisted his lips.

“But the Mountain God is scary. She’s a monster who sits in her position and looks into the entire world.”

“That’s exactly what I’m talking about.”

“We’ve made many preparations for that too.”

Executive Director Jeong didn’t ask what those preparations were. He knew they wouldn’t answer anyway.

“Instead, just drop us off in the middle of Gangnam. We’ll handle everything after that.”

Executive Director Jeong briefly wondered if it was really okay to unleash these killing machines into the world,

‘They’re not rude people, so they’ll handle things well.’

The limousine was already entering Gangnam Boulevard.

“We’re almost there. Oh, and one more thing.”

“What is it? I’m listening.”

“Our committee’s intelligence officer confirmed that the place where Gwiroae was first spotted was actually the last dungeon your son conquered.”

“……!?”

Executive Director Jeong’s eyes widened.

“There’s rarely such a thing as coincidence in this world. Even if there is, there’s usually something hidden.”

“……”

“It wouldn’t be bad to take a look.”

“……Is that why you requested this?”

Executive Director Jeong held out a thick document envelope.

“We’ve arrived. It should be similar when we meet again.”

Magic Dragon took the document envelope, got out of the limousine, and disappeared.

Inside the spacious car with only Executive Director Jeong remaining.

A quiet silence flowed for a moment.

And,

“……So that’s how it is.”

Executive Director Jeong’s eyes flashed.

“Let’s go back to the company.”

The limousine started moving again.

 

* * *

 

Magic Dragon was watching the limousine disappear along Gangnam Boulevard.

“Will Executive Director Jeong move as intended?”

“Probably not. He’s as cunning as a snake. He’s probably suspecting that even the Golden Headband might be a trap.”

“Then……?”

“But he’s also very greedy, so he’ll eventually move. Even if he’s pathetic, a son is still a son. If he stirs up White Burn, something will come out.”

A sinister smile appeared on Magic Dragon’s lips.

“We just need to move accordingly.”

Magic Dragon was planning to shake White Burn from the inside first.

Executive Director Jeong and Im Won-young. Both axes were perfect to touch.

What if Gwiroae’s trail was discovered in the process?

Excellent.

They could snatch it right away.

But what if Gwiroae had nothing to do with White Burn?

That didn’t matter either.

They could continue supporting Executive Director Jeong while expanding their influence within White Burn.

It was a fight where the Central Hero Committee had nothing to lose.

‘After all, what Chairman Peng wants is expanding influence in Korea. And rediscovering the lost Journey to the West, isn’t it?’

Offering the precious Sacred Relic called the Golden Headband was also bait to catch Sha Wujing who had hidden underwater.

Chairman Peng speculated that there must be some connection between Sha Wujing’s disappearance and Gwiroae’s appearance.

‘I’m curious what kind of guys are hiding behind the scenes. I hope they’re a force great enough to challenge our committee. Otherwise, we’d be too disappointed.’

Magic Dragon was confident of the great Chinese nation’s victory.

“How’s Team 2 doing?”

“Yesterday at 7:11 AM, they successfully infiltrated Ulleungdo first. A report arrived an hour ago saying they were starting the plan.”

“Be as careful as possible so their activities aren’t discovered. The key to this diversionary operation is to focus all of Korea and the Mountain God’s attention on us to cover the Ulleungdo plan.”

“Understood. I’ll tell them to check once more.”

Magic Dragon opened the document envelope that Executive Director Jeong had given him.

Inside was a document folder labeled ‘Z-Team Personnel Records’.

Records containing personal information of 15 team members including the deceased Team Leader Jeong. Executive Director Jeong had taken the document folder directly from the company’s HR team.

Magic Dragon distributed the records to his agents and said,

“These are all people whose movements overlap with the dungeon where Gwiroae was first spotted. From now on, tail them. Report immediately if anything suspicious is discovered.”

While everyone was nodding, his secretary asked,

“Who are you planning to handle, Department Head?”

“I’ll take,”

Magic Dragon tapped the remaining document with his index finger.

“This guy. I’m curious if he’s the same person I know.”

Lee Hyeon’s photo was attached there.

 

* * *

 

“What are you doing?”

“……Huh?”

“I asked what you’re doing.”

Manager Eom Ki-seon, who had urgently embraced Kim Min-jeong in his arms worried she might get hurt, tilted his head.

He thought it would hurt with the Great Sword fragment stuck in his back, but he was fine.

Rather, Kim Min-jeong was looking at him with pitying eyes.

When he looked to see what had happened, white smoke was rising from the pistol in Kim Min-jeong’s hand.

Apparently she had shot it down in the meantime.

Manager Eom Ki-seon let out a relieved sigh at the fact that Kim Min-jeong wasn’t hurt.

And,

“Hey, did you hear that?”

“I heard it. Thought he bit his tongue off.”

“Damn! Dangerous!”

“Damn! I’ll save you!”

“Damn!”

“Damn!!”

“…….”

The mockery flying from all directions snapped him back to his senses.

His colleagues in the training ground were joking around among themselves while throwing ridicule.

“Will you let go now?”

“S-sorry!”

On top of that, Kim Min-jeong’s voice had grown even colder.

Manager Eom Ki-seon hastily pulled away.

“Damn! Sorry!”

“Damn! S-s-s-sorry-y-y-y!”

“……Shut up, you bastards! Can’t you be quiet!”

“Damn! Don’t curse!”

“Damn! Can’t you be quiet!”

Even when he got angry belatedly, it had no effect.

“These bastards really……!”

Manager Eom Ki-seon’s face turned bright red as if it would explode. His hand holding the broken great sword trembled violently.

“Manager Eom Ki-seon.”

Lee Hyeon approached him.

Manager Eom Ki-seon calmed his excitement.

The intense battle they had been evenly fighting just moments ago flashed through his mind.

An overwhelming defeat with no room for excuses.

But he didn’t want to end the fight so easily like this.

“It’s not over yet. It was because the sword was old, so until I get a new sword, the match is postponed…….”

“I’ll spar with you anytime you want. But join the team officially.”

Manager Eom Ki-seon crossed his arms and made a sullen expression.

“I’m already a Z Team member though?”

“I mean properly participate in raids from now on, not just having your name on the roster. I’ll let you fight as much as you want.”

“…….”

“Fights with strong opponents. Precarious frontlines where your life is at stake. Wasn’t that why you were discharged from the US military, because you wanted to properly experience such things?”

“……!”

“I’ll let you experience it to your heart’s content until you’re sick of it. So join us.”

Through sparring with Manager Eom Ki-seon, Lee Hyeon could tell what he really wanted.

Sometimes a single sword strike carries more meaning than ten words.

Manager Eom Ki-seon was an addict.

Addicted to feeling that he had survived in combat and real battles…….

Perhaps Kim Min-jeong had left him because she was fed up with that aspect?

‘I need to speed up building my team. And regain my strength as quickly as possible.’

Just a moment ago, a message had arrived from Lieutenant General Lee Gun-san.

 

-Bomb. Starting to roll.

 

Bomb was their code word referring to Chairman Peng.

‘Chairman Peng and the committee have started moving. What entered Korea must be Ping Xin, which supposedly imitated Blue Thunder.’

During his probation period, Lee Hyeon had many conversations with Lee Gun-san.

About how they would move forward,

And how to utilize the identity of Gwiroae.

Even after four years had passed, the two men still shared the same goal.

‘Hide our bodies as much as possible while pretending otherwise, and slowly devour them one by one. Then when the opportunity comes,’

The main culprit who destroyed Blue Thunder.

The one who cast Lee Hyeon into the abyss.

‘We’ll devour both Seo Chang-woo and Chairman Peng.’

To do that, they needed to move busily.

Very busily…….

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