I Became a Transcendent-Level Genius Trainer - Chapter 127

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Transcendent Genius Trainer 127

The person in the photograph was Kim Gu-seon, a teammate from Strength who had trained at the Insect Tower.
He was with Im Seok-jae.
They even looked quite close.

“Did they know each other?”

-This person received training from you, he said. As we talked, it seemed we shared the same thoughts, so we became close. We both mentioned someone we respect in our hearts — and it turned out to be the same person!

Well, that’s good.
It was beneficial for Yujun when people he’d trained became close to each other.

‘They’ll probably share their thoughts and experiences about training too.’

That could improve the efficiency of training, or they could even train together.
Both Im Seok-jae and Kim Gu-seon were definitely talented individuals.

‘Brute strength and explosiveness. If they work together, the synergy will be incredible.’

Since both could join his team whenever he called, Yujun sent a message.

-Glad to see you two getting along.

As if waiting for Yujun’s message, Seok-jae’s reply came immediately.

-So about the next training…

Currently, Im Seok-jae was performing at an incredible level since receiving training from Yujun at the Gate Front.
With the title of S-rank Awakener produced by Yujun, he was breaking all records at his guild, Lightning.

‘He’ll have even more pressure now.’

Due to this dragon training, Yujun’s evaluation was skyrocketing.

‘Now I’ll become S-rank too.’

“The timing isn’t bad.”

It seemed worthwhile to pair Im Seok-jae and Kim Gu-seon and train them together.

“Trainer! Look at this. An article came out about this training.”

Kim Gyu-cheol showed Yujun an article right away.

Dragon training was the kind of training each country was watching closely.
Until now, a dragon had never been captured even once.
A dragon being trained and becoming their nation’s military asset?

Everyone couldn’t help but pay attention to this training as an opportunity to gain the title of dragon-owning nation.
Because of this, upon returning home, they held interviews, and in that process, there were tremendous compliments about Kang Yu-jun.
Reading the translated articles, Yujun smiled contentedly.

“They’re being very kind.”
“And Trainer, that Russian trainer, right?”
“Pyotr?”
“Yes, him. He was picking fights with you and showing off his inferiority complex, but in his interview, he spoke well of you.”

Wei Long and Sarah Jennings naturally had good feelings toward Yujun and gave positive interviews, but Yujun hadn’t expected even Pyotr to do the same.

“I thought he’d air complaints and grievances.”

-Honestly, I didn’t want to praise him. It’s embarrassing. But that guy really is something. I thought all Korean trainers were garbage. I’d never even heard about Korean training. But that guy is the real deal.

Though there were curses scattered throughout, it was an article full of sincere praise for Yujun.

-Pyotr never praises others. He’s famous for it overseas too.

Comments had been added to the article, all expressing surprise in various ways.

-I can’t believe Pyotr praised someone like this. He must have been really impressed.
-Awesome, really awesome. Reading articles like this makes you feel good.

As Yujun walked reading the article, he heard someone calling him.

“Trainer Kang!”

The Director was waving at him.
Beside him, Aide Yun Yu-jeong bowed respectfully to him.

“We came to pick you up!”
“Thank you, Director.”

Yujun bowed politely upon seeing the Director’s bright face.

‘The Director came all the way to the airport to pick me up.’

Even though Yujun returned home right after the dragon training ended, the speed at which information spread was largely due to the Director’s influence.
The Director spread the information to reporters he knew right after receiving it from Yujun and actively publicized Yujun’s accomplishments.

The reason was simple.
It was to issue Yujun an S-rank License.
No matter how outstanding the achievement, it had been accomplished in such a short timeframe.

And his plan was quite effective.
On Hunternet, video platforms, and among existing trainers and Awakeners, he successfully created the image that this was enough reason to issue an S-rank License.
Yun Yu-jeong quickly picked up their luggage.

“By the way, about the dragon…”

At the Director’s words, Yujun pointed to his chest.

“It’s here. The dragon has a special ability, so it’s currently dwelling within my body.”
“Oh!”

Dwelling within the body meant the training had been done properly.

“So it’s more like a contract, then?”

Taming meant several things.
There was the case where it was simply made to obey commands, and then there was Yujun’s case, where it could be used like a summon in the form of a complete contract.
A contract form meant the dragon had become Yujun’s partner entirely.
That, in turn, was equivalent to saying South Korea had become a dragon-owning nation.

“Exactly.”
“You really, truly have worked hard!”

The Director spoke with a bright smile.

“I strictly controlled the information about your immediate return from Russia. With how hectic things already are, if the date had been publicized, it would have been difficult for you to return home.”

They quickly loaded their luggage into a limousine and departed.
No matter how well information was controlled, leaving quickly from the international airport was the best approach.

“Thank you for everything. And I didn’t expect you to return so quickly.”

The Director in the car spoke to Yujun again with an awkward smile.
Since Yujun had returned before support could even be sent, the Management Bureau’s assistance had actually been quite lacking.

“Actually, hearing that Trainer Kang was going with only one person, we were urgently assembling a support team. So I received your call while saying goodbye at the airport. That’s why… the matter ended before we could even send support.”

Then he glanced at Kim Gyu-cheol and praised him.

“Of course, I’m well aware that Kim Gyu-cheol is an outstanding Awakener. That’s not to say he was lacking — more support is never a bad thing. This was a training the Management Bureau specifically asked Trainer Kang Yu-jun to attend, so it’s unfortunate we couldn’t provide proper support.”
“Thank you, Director!”

Kim Gyu-cheol was slightly tense.
Sharing the same car with him was the Director of South Korea’s Management Bureau.
Having grown up in the Geumgang Kim Family, he knew well the history of Awakeners.
Director Lee Ji-tae was one of the legendary Awakeners of South Korea during the great upheaval decades ago.

The Director Lee Ji-tae had come to pick him up in person!
For Kim Gyu-cheol, this was an incredibly shocking experience. Moreover, the Director had singled him out and praised him.

“I’ve read about you many times in books! In that Korean Awakening Heroes series!”
“Ha. It’s been a long time since I’ve heard that name. Thank you for remembering.”

Director Lee Ji-tae smiled contentedly.

“When they suggested making something like a biography, I said not to. Now I think it was the right call.”

Yujun nodded slightly as he listened to their conversation.

‘I finished too quickly.’

He knew well that Director Lee Ji-tae was an extraordinary person.

“I’ve come back too soon. I’ll just accept the Director’s kind sentiment.”
“No, no. I was just surprised. You could have rested a little and even traveled. To return right away like this.”
“No. It’s the Director who has worked hard. Aftercare is always the most difficult part.”

At Yujun’s words, the Director nodded.

“I moved quickly. I felt this matter needed to be announced clearly. I contacted the reporters I know and told them to direct their questions through the Management Bureau, and I’ll answer what I can.”
“Thank you so much. Thanks to you, things will be much easier!”

Without the Director, the phone would have been ringing incessantly.
There would have been constant requests for interviews and verification of this matter.
The Director had handled all of that instead.

“Still, calls won’t stop entirely. Articles keep coming out, and the interest in you shows no signs of diminishing.”

Various articles were now emerging, and the attention on Yujun was rising.
Moreover, South Korea’s negative image was turning into a positive one.

Uncompetitive domestic Awakeners.
Uncompetitive domestic trainers.
These images were shattering because of Yujun.

“Contacts are already coming in from overseas. It’s very likely that direct inquiries will reach you, Trainer Kang.”

Because of this, overseas interest in Korean trainers was now growing.

“And there’s something truly unexpected that happened.”

Director Lee Ji-tae chuckled as he spoke.

“Study abroad inquiries have increased. We were already planning overseas exchanges at the national level. But now foreigners are directly inquiring about studying here.”
“Not receiving students, but having students come here?”
“Exactly.”

South Korea was a nation that sent students abroad, not one that received them.
Because of this, for South Korea, this was quite a matter of face.

It proved that there was an excellent training system and excellent trainers here.
Even when sending students abroad, they would likely receive preferential treatment.

“The nation’s prestige has risen significantly! It’s all thanks to your dragon training, Trainer Kang. I’ve been in the Director position for a while, but I’ve never had days this consistently joyful. Ha.”
“It’s all thanks to the Director’s trust and support.”

Director Lee Ji-tae wore a pleased smile at those words.

“What have I done? I simply handed over what I had to Trainer Kang. All of this was accomplished by you alone. Something no one else could achieve. From my perspective, whether it’s the Insect Tower matter or the dragon training matter, I can only be grateful.”

They arrived at the Management Bureau in that warm atmosphere.
A final report on this matter had to be made.

“The dragon I trained is called Fargonia.”

Yujun showed the Director the dragon he had trained.

Gulp—.
Director Lee Ji-tae swallowed.
Aide Yun Yu-jeong kept a composed face, but she too was curious inside.

Hissssss—!

“I’ve given it a new name. Tan.”

Growwwwl—!
A black aura bloomed from Yujun’s chest, and soon a form took shape.

Black horns.
A coal-black body.
And large eyes.
The Black Dragon of Destruction, Tan, had been summoned.

“Kyarung.”

The summoned Tan cried out and looked toward the Director and the aide.
The two Awakeners suddenly felt a powerful pressure from Tan.

‘The stronger they are, the more intensely they seem to feel Tan’s power.’

“It’s smaller than expected, but…”

The Director was taken aback.
He had thought a dragon would be quite a large creature, but it was smaller than anticipated.

Yet despite its small size, its power was enormous.
Goosebumps erupted across his entire body in an instant.

Aide Yun Yu-jeong was already trembling in one shoulder.
It was a Demon Beast so powerful that the trembling didn’t subside.

“How on earth did you train this dragon?”

He couldn’t believe it.

“Such a powerful being.”

Yujun stroked Tan and spoke.

“It turned out to be kinder than expected.”
“Gaarung—.”

A red light bloomed from Tan.

“It had various issues, and through training, I resolved them.”
“So it sees you as its savior!”

Yujun nodded.
Looking at it broadly, it could be said that way.

“After a wolf and now a dragon. You might as well be called a Summoner.”

To have trained both a Demon Beast and a Black Dragon.
It was practically reasonable to call him a Summoner.

“Confirmation complete. You may leave now! Oh, before that.”
“Let’s take a photo!”

This matter required a report to the government, so a photo was necessary.
After shaking hands with the Director, Tan, who had a sulky expression, floated up and down.

Click—!
As the photo was taken, someone knocked on the door.
Knock knock knock—.

“I’m here!”

It was a very familiar voice.

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