My Catastrophic‑Level Summon Devours Gates - Chapter 118

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Episode 118

After finishing the midnight Gate raid, I got some sleep.

When I opened my eyes, it was morning.

“Haaaaaah.”

Even though I pushed myself that hard, my shoulders don’t feel stiff at all.

“That’s because the girl gave you a massage.”

Ingrid poked her head out from the bed and replied.

“Hmm. Do you think such weak touches could relieve fatigue?”

Sir Isra, who had planted his rear on the chair, shot back in a gruff tone.

【Did you cough, my lord?】

Oh my.

Good morning to you too.

The room where I lived alone for 5 years.

I never thought it would transform into a place with such human warmth.

An unfamiliar and surprising sight.

Yet it doesn’t feel bad at all.

Bzzzzt—!

“Yes, Boss.”

—Are you alright?

“Oh my. I’m perfectly fine. I slept well too.”

—I heard from the Rift Bureau.

Ah.

I got caught.

I didn’t text separately because I was worried they’d be concerned.

Look how fast those Rift Bureau people process their work.

Seungcheon Agency holds the authority for internal Gate cleanup and byproduct sales.

It’s natural they contacted President Baek.

But wasn’t it common sense that government organizations are slow at processing work?

Ugh.

My worldview has crumbled.

—You’re thinking about something else, aren’t you?

“Hehe. What do you mean?”

—It shows.

That can’t be.

President Baek must have definitely planted a listening device in my ear.

—Director Jeong says he wants to meet with you, Hunter.

“Why would such a high-ranking person want to see me?”

—He didn’t tell me the reason. He only said it was urgent business.

I had a hunch.

The Gate that appeared in the alley.

It wasn’t ordinary.

It was on the verge of critical state right upon formation.

The internal environment was hostile to Hunters.

The Rift Bureau couldn’t even detect it in time, so their initial response was clumsy.

It must have been a situation serious enough for a high-ranking official to hear about it directly.

President Baek quickly understood the meaning behind my silence.

—It wasn’t an ordinary matter, was it?

“I’ll explain after I get back.”

—Yes. They said they’ve sent a vehicle from their end.

Not that they’re planning to send one.

They already sent one?

Looking out the window, I saw a Rift Bureau vehicle waiting.

How long have they been waiting there?

—As I mentioned earlier, I heard it’s a time-sensitive matter.

“I’ll get ready right away.”

Up until this point.

I didn’t think deeply about Director Jeong’s request.

I just need to tell them about the before and after situation.

* * *

This was my second visit to the Rift Bureau headquarters.

The first time I came, I trembled and suffered in front of the reporters.

“I can clearly see Master’s dignified appearance, so why such exaggeration?”

“The girl remembers it clearly too.”

They’re teasing me like this just because I put on a little show.

You guys. Just wait and see.

“Please come this way.”

Following the guidance of the staff member who came to greet me, I headed to the Response Department.

[Response Department Chief’s Office]

Knock knock—

“Ranger Park Min-ho has arrived.”

“Please tell him to come in.”

A high-pitched, pleasant voice that didn’t burden the eardrums.

It’s Director Jung Seung-il’s voice, which I’ve heard a few times.

Inside, besides Director Jung Seung-il, there was one more familiar face.

“We meet again.”

“You’re Department Head Jeon Hye-yeon, right? We met recently.”

“I’m honored that you remember me.”

The A-rank Hunter who was dispatched when we faced Tourang.

I also know her as a talent expected to become the next S-rank.

“I went to the scene yesterday. If I had gone just a little faster, I could have seen Hunter Park’s face.”

Department Head Jeon Hye-yeon clearly showed her regret.

You can see me in the director’s office, so why do you want to see me again?

“Be careful.”

“Hmm. I don’t like her.”

Why are you two being so wary again?

“These are the famous familiars. It seems like there’s one more now.”

Director Jung Seung-il smiled slightly and sat on the sofa.

“If you’re uncomfortable, I can send them back.”

“No. Since they’re familiars that Hunter Park trusts, it would be better for them to listen together.”

A story that both familiars need to hear.

I thought he called me to listen to the Gate raid process.

This is getting more and more puzzling.

“Is iced Americano okay with you?”

“Yes.”

“I’ll have black tea. Director.”

“I’ll skip the whiskey.”

“Ah. What kind of outrage is that? Don’t you know that whiskey in black tea is common sense?”

It seems like a lot of common sense is crumbling today.

It must be my imagination.

After ordering drinks, I slowly told them about last night’s situation.

“The mana distribution was 99%, you said.”

“Yes. There was also an unfamiliar phrase called Mega Break.”

“First, on behalf of the South Korean government, I’d like to express our gratitude.”

Oh, oh.

What am I supposed to do when you suddenly stand up and bow formally?

Without realizing it, I also stood up and awkwardly received the Director’s thanks.

“If Hunter Park hadn’t stepped forward, there would have been tremendous casualties.”

“Is it because of the Mega Break?”

“Yes. It’s a phenomenon that occurs at several times the normal scale.”

The phenomenon where monsters from inside the Gate come outside is called a Break.

Does occurring several times over mean the monsters get duplicated?

“That’s correct.”

Wow.

If I hadn’t gone in, it really would have been chaos.

Even though it’s a sparsely populated area, it’s still a residential zone with houses everywhere.

Just the Revenants I defeated numbered in the thousands.

Revenants multiplied several times over pouring into the streets at midnight?

The damage would have been enormous.

Me, what a guy. Praise me.

“My Lord is truly the embodiment of chivalry.”

“How cool. The person who captured the girl’s heart is indeed different.”

【Great Lord. You mustn’t forget my contributions!】

Yes. Yes.

I then complained about the Gate structure that seemed designed as a trap to kill Hunters.

“It couldn’t be true, but it really felt like it was trying to kill me.”

I spoke jokingly and laughed, “Hahaha.”

Awkward.

Why does everyone have that expression?

“It’s not ‘felt like’ – that premise is correct.”

Director Jung. It’s kind of scary when you joke with such a serious expression.

Come on.

No way.

Are you being serious?

“We finished all the field verification at dawn.”

Department Head Jeon Hye-yeon also had a humorless expression.

“That Gate was an environment where even an A-rank Hunter couldn’t guarantee survival.”

2,497 Revenants.

24 Abyss Revenants.

They said it was too many to handle alone.

Hmm.

It was pretty intense.

“My familiars were capable, so it was fine.”

“It’s fortunate that the Society underestimated Hunter Park. Don’t you think so, Director?”

“Indeed. We don’t know why the Society targeted Hunter Park.”

I’m really grateful that you two are worried about me.

“Sorry to interrupt, but could you tell me what this Society is?”

“What we’re about to tell you must be kept confidential.”

[Confidentiality Oath]

Oh my.

Those intimidating words are boldly stamped on the document.

It feels like once I hear this story, there’ll be no turning back.

Am I mistaken in thinking this was the purpose of asking me to come to the Rift Management Agency this morning?

Cross Gates too.

Lately, I’ve been hearing various industry secrets that others don’t know.

“Wait a moment. Could President Baek also observe?”

“If he takes the oath, it’s fine.”

I don’t know when he’ll arrive, so I’m not sure if I should contact him.

I’ll try calling, and if he can’t observe, I’ll have to listen alone or something.

―Yes. Hunter Park.

“Could you possibly come to the Rift Management Agency headquarters?”

―I was waiting at the cafe on the first floor. I’ll head to the Response Department.

Huh.

Why is this guy so fast?

His attitude is as if he was prepared for this situation.

No, wait.

Since he was waiting at the Rift Management Agency headquarters, he must have been deliberately waiting.

“Please come to the Director’s office.”

―I’ll be there within a minute.

And so.

After President Baek was seated, Director Jung’s story began.

* * *

Director Jung snapped his fingers.

Whoosh!

A mana wave gently shook the room.

It was powerful enough to make my senses, sharpened by the Heavenly Martial Body, flinch momentarily.

“The same technique as before.”

The mana application technique I’d seen at the gopchang restaurant.

We’re in the Response Department Chief’s office right now.

Is this such a serious matter that even soundproofing is necessary?

“I told you that once you hear this, there’s no turning back.”

Director Jung Seung-il’s faint smile looked as ominous as the grim reaper today.

I feel like I’ve gotten myself into something bad.

I’m glad President Baek is nearby.

Two people worrying is better than just me alone, right?

Only after scribbling my name on the confidentiality oath on the table.

Did Director Jung begin his story.

“Do you know about the Siberian War?”

“It was the final war that ended the Great Cataclysm.”

It’s a standard question from 8th-grade social studies.

If you don’t know that, you’d be a spy who didn’t go through our country’s regular education system.

The smile on Director Jung’s lips deepened.

No.

That looks a bit twisted.

“Gates still appear and we haven’t restored all the eroded lands, so what exactly ended?”

“The 12 Heroes defeated the Demon King.”

With the Great Cataclysm, Gates were created everywhere.

Demons appeared all over the world and went on destructive rampages.

The strongest among them was the Demon King.

As soon as he descended to Siberia, he fought a decisive battle with the 12 Heroes and was defeated.

“He wasn’t such a grandiose existence as a Demon King.”

Huh?

What did you say?

“I’d say about the level of a legion commander. Think of them as the vanguard of a dimensional invasion.”

Um, Director.

I think we’re moving a bit too fast here.

I don’t know how many times my common sense has crumbled today.

Usually those advance forces are sent to scout the enemy’s strength before the main army arrives, right?

Wasn’t it supposed to be a happy ending where the great catastrophe ended and peace came?

“Then isn’t the world in danger right now?”

President Baek, nice question.

“By defeating the demon legion commander, we made it impossible for the main army to come.”

Phew.

That’s quite a relief.

“This isn’t a story that’s been made public, is it?”

“That’s right. As CEO Baek would know, those times were quite difficult, weren’t they?”

“Yes. They were.”

Hmm.

Since I’d only encountered this story through textbooks, it didn’t really hit home.

It was similar to how when you hear about the barley hump period, you just think “oh, it must have been hard because there wasn’t enough food.”

These two seem to have different feelings about it though.

But you know.

“The reason you told us about the Siberian War – does it have something to do with that Gate?”

Director Jeong nodded.

“That’s right. In the shadows of this world, there are those who seek to bring forth the Demon King.”

Good heavens.

Those bastards are wasting oxygen.

It’s the end times. The end times, I tell you.

“A group of those who worship the Demon King, the Black Heaven Society.”

Director Jeong’s finger pointed toward me.

“The attack on Hunter Park this time was also the work of The Organization.”

Huh?

What did you say?

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