My Catastrophic‑Level Summon Devours Gates - Chapter 119

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Episode 119

Black Heaven Society.

A name that cannot be found in any history textbook.

“Is Cross Gate also related to the Black Heaven Society?”

President Baek.

As expected, you knew about it.

“That’s correct. Regarding that matter…”

“Ah. I know roughly from what I’ve heard.”

Sorry for cutting off Director’s words, but I can’t help it.

If I listen to the whole explanation, it’ll take too long.

“You must have heard from Master Han Yo-han. Then I’ll move on to the main topic.”

A dimensional rift that spans across various locations around the world and even connects to multiple dimensions.

Cross Gate is a place commonly called a dimensional hub.

When you say hub, it reminds me of the Bermuda Triangle of the delivery industry.

“The Black Heaven Society consists of demon worshippers operating in secret at Cross Gate.”

The scale of this story keeps getting bigger.

If it were anyone else, I would have told them to stop writing novels.

But since our country’s strongest Hunter is explaining it, the credibility has increased accordingly.

“I haven’t even been near Cross Gate though?”

“The Gate you witnessed this time. There’s a high possibility it’s the work of the Black Heaven Society.”

“What.”

Why are the Demon King fan club members targeting me?

This is ridiculous.

I’d understand if they targeted a holy warrior like Sophia.

Why would they target a Necrosmith like me?

A profession that fiddles with undead is far from being holy.

“We suspect it might have been commissioned by the China Superhuman Bureau.”

Damn it, shit.

It’s you guys again?

When I flinched slightly as anger rose up, President Baek lightly restrained me with his right hand.

“Cross Gate is also classified information, isn’t it.”

“That’s correct.”

“Since this is the first time I’m hearing about this Society, it seems information control is even stricter.”

Information that even Chilseong Guild executives don’t know.

He was asking whether the Superhuman Bureau could easily commission such an entity.

Oh.

How sharp.

It was really convenient to have someone capable who also represented my position.

“Let’s think about it from the opposite perspective. Who else would target Hunter Park?”

“It’s only circumstantial evidence, but it’s the most certain proof nonetheless.”

President Baek made an expression showing he was convinced.

Unexpected.

I thought he would demand more concrete evidence.

“Mir Guild and the Superhuman Bureau. There are only two places that would be hostile toward Hunter Park.”

So anyway, the candidate is only one of the two?

There’s no way Mir Guild could manipulate a mastermind that even Chilseong Guild executives don’t know about.

So all that’s left is the China Superhuman Bureau!

Wow.

What a truly bold process of elimination.

“Unfortunately, we can’t hold the Superhuman Bureau accountable.”

“Could we perhaps present this as evidence?”

The item that was responsible for the Gate’s core.

I placed the stained cup on the table.

Director Jeong looked around the cup with a serious expression.

“It’s difficult. It looks like something the Society prepared, but it’s insufficient to connect it to the Superhuman Bureau.”

I didn’t have high expectations.

Even though I showed it as evidence just in case.

This item’s true value lies elsewhere.

The otherworldly soul dwelling in the item.

After conquering the Gate, I was too tired to even touch it.

I should try talking to it again as soon as this meeting ends.

More importantly.

Let me focus on this meeting.

“Is there a possibility that this Black Heaven Society will target me again?”

“That’s unlikely.”

Director Jeong’s answer was unexpected.

Usually when a commission fails, don’t they go “Grr, you’re the first one to make me taste defeat. Just wait and see next time!”

Department Head Jeon Hye-yeon shook her head.

“You’ve watched too many movies.”

Kuk.

My prediction was wrong.

“Just because they’re the Black Heaven Society doesn’t mean they can open Gates at will.”

Massive resources.

And people’s lives.

The reason the Revenants’ clothing was modern-style.

It’s because those who were sacrificed to open the Gate came back to life.

Tsk.

That’s fucked up.

You’d grind up thousands of people just to kill me?

“I understand they need to find anomaly points and require many sacrifices.”

“It’s fortunate they can’t do such things easily.”

“There are no miracles without a price.”

Director Jeong’s voice carried firmness.

Well.

If the Black Heaven Society could easily create Gates.

They would have easily toppled a country or so by now.

It even avoided the Rift Management Agency’s detection system.

It was fortunate they targeted me, but if they had opened it in an inconspicuous place, we would have missed the response timing and a Mega Break incident would have occurred.

“I’m curious about the reason you told us this classified information.”

President Baek’s question made me think “Huh?”

Didn’t you tell us because I’m the person involved?

“That’s not it.”

President Baek shook his head.

“They could just say thanks for handling the special Gate and give you a commendation, and that would be the end of it.”

Wow. How cold.

But listening to the story, I was convinced.

Cross Gate and the Black Heaven Society.

Both were information that ordinary Hunters wouldn’t know.

“Hunter Park. When do you think you’ll take the B-rank examination?”

“I think I’ll be ready by the next promotion exam.”

The experience gained from slaughtering the revenants was tremendous.

After blocking waves in the thousands, I had gained several levels.

“How about accompanying us to the Cross Gate?”

An unexpected proposal.

President Baek opened his mouth wide in surprise.

“You want Hunter to go to the Cross Gate?”

“This gate conquest proved you have A-rank level combat power. That’s why we’re making this formal request.”

“Hunter Park. You absolutely must do this.”

No.

Why is the president even more surprised than me?

“Cross Gate development is something even Seven Stars covets.”

Rare minerals and materials found only in the other world.

When you hunt monsters, finished items drop at higher rates than regular gates.

High risk, high return.

Though it’s a place full of danger, Cross Gate was simultaneously a land of opportunity.

“We’ll also be tracking traces of the Black Heaven Society while we’re at it?”

“Yes. Since Hunter Park has also become involved in this incident, we’re asking for your help.”

Entering the Cross Gate.

Interfering with the Black Heaven Society’s schemes.

Both were attractive prospects.

Seeing how surprised the president looks too.

“Sure, let’s give it a try.”

If the inside of Cross Gate is a land of opportunity.

Going in wouldn’t be a loss.

A place where as long as I preserve my life, it’s guaranteed profit.

Even from the perspective of helping Master Han Yo-han and Jin-woo, there was nothing bad about going in.

“Please let us know when you pass the B-rank examination.”

Ah.

There was still a tremendously big task remaining.

“I’ll do my best.”

B-rank.

Could I pass it in one try?

* * *

After the meeting.

I had to recite everything from witnessing the gate to entering inside and the conquest process once more.

“You should consider yourself lucky you don’t have to write reports.”

Department Head Jeon Hye-yeon clicked her tongue.

Listening to my story and organizing it was apparently her job.

As expected, being a civil servant doesn’t suit me.

Reports, really.

Ugh.

Just thinking about having to write a report every single time I enter a gate made my head throb.

“Don’t we also have something to discuss?”

President Baek.

It looks like there’s murderous intent in your eyes.

“Murderous intent toward Seungcheon Agency’s only Hunter?”

“Uh, uhehehehe. Right?”

“Even without me, you seem like you’d die in a gate anyway.”

We’ve reached a social consensus to call that kind of thing attempted murder.

If I hadn’t gone in, that Mega Break or Megaphone thing was about to explode, you know?

“If you’re going to do reckless things, at least tell me beforehand.”

“Yes. Yes.”

Do incidents announce themselves before they happen?

Situations like this one couldn’t be helped.

“Even a post-incident report would be fine after you’ve stirred things up.”

Eek.

My true feelings have been exposed.

“I’ll think about that.”

“Hunter Park.”

“I understaaaaaand.”

You’re not giving me any openings.

Even after all the conversations ended, I could only return to the workshop after being lectured by President Baek.

Black Heaven Society.

I recalled Director Jeong’s explanation over and over again.

“Tsk.”

“You look like you’re in a bad mood.”

“They ruthlessly slaughtered so many people just to catch me.”

The clothes the revenants were wearing.

They were modern people’s clothing.

The people sacrificed to artificially open the gate must be the true identity of the revenants.

Their numbers were at least in the thousands.

Since not all the corpses scattered on the ground had risen, it could exceed ten thousand.

“It’s not Master’s fault.”

“I know. I’m just saying it makes me feel sick.”

Black Heaven Society or whatever.

If I meet them directly, I won’t let them off easy.

I calmed my boiling emotions with a sigh.

Since there’s no guarantee I’ll even see their faces, I should calm down.

“Let’s check this first.”

A crude cup with dark red stains here and there.

Still no response.

Should I try a light greeting?

[Mana Emission]

Bzzzzt!

—······! Shock······ Gah······!

“Looks like you’ve finally come to your senses.”

Don’t be too surprised.

I really didn’t put much force into touching it.

First, we need time to get to know each other, don’t we?

“What was your profession, sir?”

—······Priest······.

Oh.

An unexpected profession appeared.

Continental Greatest Sword.

Eclipse Witch.

Self-proclaimed archaeologist.

Following them, the fourth otherworldly soul I discovered was actually a priest.

Wait.

Is this right?

“Sir Isra?”

“I’ve never seen such a bizarre undead.”

“Ingrid.”

“It’s not in the Isra Lineage’s knowledge either.”

【Why don’t you ask me!】

“You don’t know either.”

【That’s true.】

It’s a theme that’s a million light-years away from Zaugg’s area of expertise(?).

Hmm.

A priest.

“It’s not bad though.”

“Blessings are like curses to the undead.”

“You’re different though.”

Sir Isra and Ingrid are Revived Ones.

They resemble their living forms and possess dual human/undead attributes.

According to the description of Revived Ones, they can receive beneficial effects meant for humans without penalty.

Divine spells have many buffs.

If only.

If they could use priest abilities without penalty.

Sir Isra and Ingrid would be able to hunt much more comfortably while enjoying the priest’s buffs.

“The girl can only admire Master’s insight.”

“It seems fine.”

【I won’t get any benefits, will I?】

The archaeologist is excluded.

The problem is what kind of undead would be suitable for an otherworldly soul to inhabit.

“Ghouls or Armed Zombie Enhanced wouldn’t suit it.”

【You’re not going to just stuff it in without giving choices like you did with me, are you?】

It wouldn’t do to make it the same as the self-proclaimed archaeologist and priest.

The magic-type undead Skeleton Mage and Dark Hood are also out.

The compatibility between mages and priests wasn’t good for utilizing abilities from life.

“Ah. There was that.”

“Something came to mind?”

“Revenant.”

The dead who return to life harboring deep resentment.

Just looking at its characteristics, it seems like an enhanced version of a zombie.

But the crafting mechanism was completely different.

The material called resentment is a mental aspect.

It’s neither magic nor physical techniques.

Among priest-type classes, wouldn’t Revenant be the most suitable match?

Sir Isra let out a short sigh with a “Hmm―”.

“It seems a bit forced.”

“I know that too.”

Still, shouldn’t we go with the most suitable option among the undead that can be crafted?

Most of the materials needed for crafting are in the workshop.

There’s only one thing missing.

A catalyst called [Banshee’s Lament].

“I’ll have to ask President Baek for this.”

Going back and forth to the Hunter Market would take too much time.

After requesting the purchase, I immediately began working.

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