I Got an Ex-Class Omnipotent System - Chapter 182

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Chapter 182
182: How Much Have You Already Learned About Me? (1)
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While Lee Jaeho was wondering if this was mere coincidence, I observed the situation with keen interest. Normally, one might speculate about what was happening, but I knew exactly what was going on.
‘The Association President sold me out!’
Though the details were somewhat distorted, it was a reasonably accurate deduction. I could grasp the general situation without needing to believe it wholeheartedly.
The Association President must have realized that the Association alone couldn’t contain my information, so he likely entrusted it to someone trustworthy among the affiliated guilds of the instructors from when I was at the Training Facility.
Of course.
‘…according to the almighty King God “Analysis” who informed me.’
I only knew all of this because Analysis had told me. If I’d thought about it more carefully, I might have figured it out myself, but it probably would have taken some time.
Regardless, even if I’d hidden my information carefully, it hardly mattered after I’d had such a spectacular match with Jang Minhoo at the Public Training Ground. Especially since I’d sparred with Jang Minhoo, who belonged to Ilseong Guild, and Lee Jaeho, the guild master himself, had come out to stop us—the rumors would spread even faster.
Perhaps my information could have been sold at that point, but I’d known since Han Muyeol first requested help from Ilseong Guild that it would be difficult to prevent.
Most importantly.
‘I won’t be easily taken down in reality anymore.’
The biggest reason I’d wanted to hide my information was to prevent kidnapping attempts from other countries. Typically, Hunters attempting kidnapping in reality are at most B-rank, and even that’s extremely rare.
That’s because if someone has reached B-rank, they’re not the type to throw away their position for something like kidnapping attempts—usually, it’s C-rank Hunters who get involved in such things.
But as I could tell from my matches with Jang Minhoo and even Ines before, I now had confidence that I could hold my own against most C-rank Hunters.
Which meant, to put it bluntly.
‘Even if a B-rank came, I could hold out for a while.’
If I just held on a bit, reliable Han Muyeol or other Hunters would come and stop them. So what was there to worry about? I’d already calculated everything and knew it was time to stop hiding my identity.
However.
‘My parents will worry if my identity is exposed….’
It wasn’t that I was concerned about my family being targeted.
The Association took responsibility for protecting them, so I wasn’t worried about that. What I was actually concerned about was something else.
‘Sigh, I can already imagine what they’ll say.’
They’ll probably scold me for hiding this again, but what can I do? I’ll just have to accept this much.
As I was thinking such thoughts, I glanced around and noticed the Guild Master’s Office was furnished much more simply than expected. I was inwardly quite satisfied, thinking this was my chance. I’d wanted to visit Ilseong Guild anyway, and since the guild master himself had brought me here, there was nothing to hold me back.
Unfortunately, I hadn’t seen any other Hunters besides Jang Minhoo and Lee Jaeho yet, but I was eagerly anticipating that if I could just see them, I might be able to acquire some useful techniques.
‘I still have one slot remaining.’
I had exactly one remaining slot to learn a skill, so I was hoping that if luck was on my side, I might obtain an S-rank skill, or at worst an A-rank one. It was then that Lee Jaeho, who had been silent until now, finally spoke.
“I assume the Association President has given you a general explanation.”
“Huh? I haven’t asked yet, but wasn’t the Association President asking for help to hide my information anyway?”
“Hmm.”
Lee Jaeho, who had asked me the question, narrowed his eyes slightly as he observed my quick response.
He didn’t seem like someone who already knew. Moreover, he didn’t look like he was lying, and most importantly, if I had lied, Jang Minhoo, who was sensitive to such things, would have said something. So Lee Jaeho was about to move on when he suddenly glanced at Jang Minhoo.
“….”
“…?”
For a moment, I thought he was expecting Jang Minhoo to say something, but figuring that even Jang Minhoo would do that much, he decided to move forward.
Anyway, that wasn’t the important thing right now.
“Your spectacular match has made my work considerably more complicated.”
“Ah.”
“I’m… sorry.”
Dohyun nodded in understanding, while Jang Minhoo’s complexion turned ashen as he bowed his head once more in apology.
Observing their contrasting reactions, Lee Jaeho continued speaking.
This wasn’t the moment to accept apologies—they needed to act. Lee Jaeho’s mind worked swiftly, and having found a solution, he addressed Dohyun.
“The sparring information has likely already spread to various guilds.”
This was something Dohyun already knew.
In a situation like this, preventing further spread was impossible. No matter how wealthy or capable one might be, you cannot cover the sky with one hand.
So what approach would work best? The options were limited. And among them, the most practical and effective method was singular.
“Redirecting the narrative seems like the best course of action right now.”
Jang Minhoo didn’t grasp Lee Jaeho’s meaning, but Dohyun understood perfectly. He knew exactly what Lee Jaeho was attempting.
“Ah, I see. You’re thinking of introducing me as a new Hunter for Ilseong Guild.”
“Precisely. Fortunately, since you’re using transformation magic, your actual face hasn’t been clearly exposed.”
Until now, I had been using transformation magic to disguise myself as Lee Suhyun. Naturally, I had my reasons for engaging in the sparring so openly. I did have… well, perhaps I didn’t think it through completely.
In any case, Dohyun responded with a nod while looking at Lee Jaeho with genuine surprise.
‘He figured it out.’
I was genuinely astonished that Lee Jaeho had detected my transformation magic. Even Jang Minhoo, with his keen senses, seemed unaware until Lee Jaeho’s remark, as evidenced by how he now looked at me. If Jang Minhoo hadn’t caught on, then no one among those who witnessed the sparring would have seen through it.
I thought there might be no problem, but since there was already a record of Lee Suhyun entering the Public Training Ground, if other guilds dug into it, they might eventually trace it back to Dohyun.
Acting preemptively was crucial right now.
In other words.
“The best approach would be to officially register Lee Suhyun as a member of Ilseong Guild first.”
Lee Jaeho, confident that the Association President Han Muyeol would grant such flexibility given the circumstances, stated he would handle it this way. Dohyun nodded readily in agreement.
Besides, there was nothing for me to do—it was Lee Jaeho’s mind and workload that would become complicated. To prevent the situation from escalating, I had to consent to this arrangement as well.
With that in mind, Lee Jaeho considered the various matters that needed handling and, as if dismissing us, addressed both Dohyun and Jang Minhoo.
“There are many things to process today, so let’s meet again next time. Lee Suhyun. Jang Minhoo, thank you for your cooperation. You’re free to return.”
Lee Jaeho had already gathered all necessary testimonies and reports from Jang Minhoo, so he no longer needed him. When Dohyun agreed to meet again later for further discussion, Jang Minhoo rose from his seat in gratitude and bowed deeply, his waist bent at more than a 110-degree angle.
“Thank you so much!”
Watching Jang Minhoo leave the Guild Master’s Office with such haste that he nearly stumbled, I let out a quiet chuckle and settled back into my seat. Lee Jaeho, observing my amusement, thought to himself.
‘Didn’t I say we’d meet again next time?’
With that thought, he looked at Dohyun, only to find me staring back at him as if something was odd.
“…?” “…?”
As both of us exchanged bewildered glances, Lee Jaeho was the first to speak.
He simply couldn’t understand why Dohyun was still here.
“Is there something else you need?”
He had clearly said they’d meet again next time, so he wondered if there was a reason I remained. When he looked at me, I nodded as if it were obvious. Seeing this, Lee Jaeho unconsciously nodded as well and set down the documents he had picked up.
Was I waiting for Jang Minhoo to leave before discussing something important?
While Lee Jaeho pondered this, I spoke.
“Even if it’s a cover, since I’m joining Ilseong Guild, you should tell me the recruitment conditions.”
“?????????”
Lee Jaeho stared at me with the bewildered expression of someone who had just heard something utterly absurd. He looked at me as if to confirm he’d heard correctly, but I simply stared back at him as if asking why he wasn’t responding, turning the tables on him.
Feeling my mind grow distant, Lee Jaeho looked at Dohyun and asked again.
“I… I’m sorry, what did you just say?”
Anyone who knew Lee Jaeho would be astonished to see him asking for clarification. He was the type who listened intently to others’ words and rarely misunderstood—someone who gave definitive answers rather than asking for confirmation.
Yet despite Lee Jaeho’s question, Dohyun’s expression remained unchanged as he repeated himself.
“I said I wanted to hear the recruitment terms.”
“??????”
In that moment, Lee Jaeho felt as though a cognitive dissonance spell had been cast upon his mind. So… was he the one helping Dohyun, or was Dohyun in the position of being helped? Or was it the other way around?
As these thoughts swirled through his head and he found himself blinking rapidly, Dohyun looked at him and spoke with absolute clarity.
“How much have you already investigated?”
It seemed I had made a rather significant miscalculation.

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