My Catastrophic‑Level Summon Devours Gates - Chapter 144
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Episode 144
After frantically finishing the press conference.
I also shook hands with the fan club members who came to see me.
Wait, wasn’t my job supposed to be a Hunter?
These days it feels more like I’m a celebrity?!
“With a little makeup, you’d probably look like an actor.”
“Boss. That’s a joke, right?”
“As always, I’m being sincere.”
When you say that without changing your expression at all, it sounds real and that’s scary.
“Hyung. I agree too.”
“You’ve got that atmosphere going for you, hyung-nim.”
They’re all just a bunch of flatterers.
Sigh.
I didn’t even bother asking the Two Vassals.
It was obvious they’d just spout nonsense anyway.
After finishing most of what I had to do.
I made eye contact with an acquaintance mixed in among the fan club members.
“Uncle!!!”
“Oh my, no. Miss Yeon-du. It’s been a long time.”
“Knight of White Light! Good to see you!”
“Hmm, ahem. How embarrassing.”
Even while pursing his lips and saying that, it didn’t sound convincing at all.
“Yeon-du. What brings you here?”
“Uncle’s returning to the country, so of course I had to come!”
Right.
I’m truly touched to tears.
“Does Madam know you came here?”
“Of course she doesn’t!”
“Come to think of it, isn’t it time for you to be at school…”
“Ahhhhhhh. I can’t hear anything.”
This kid.
You came here knowing full well that the landlord’s wife absolutely won’t tolerate skipping school?
“Fine. It’s not like I’m the one who’ll get in trouble.”
“It’s okay. As long as uncle stays quiet, mom will never know.”
“The press conference was broadcast live.”
“Kek.”
Did Madam see Yeon-du mixed in with the fan club?
I’ll have to leave Yeon-du’s fate up to heaven.
“You know what? Do you know who created uncle’s fan club?”
“Uhhhhm. Do I really need to know?”
Every time I see the fan club, I feel like my mental strength is being chipped away.
I’m grateful, but still, it makes me feel kind of restless somehow.
Yeon-du fidgeted with her mouth for a moment, then held out her mobile phone.
“Ta-da!”
“Fan club… president…? You???”
“Yeah. People were making such a fuss on SNS that I took charge.”
Phew.
The enemy was close by all along.
This won’t do.
“You need to be punished.”
“Ugigigigi!”
When I stretched Yeon-du’s cheeks, a bizarre sound came out.
“Fan club members! Hunter Park Min-ho is such a violent per-, mmph mmph!”
“Don’t do that, even as a joke.”
There are quite a few people watching us.
Sigh.
I never thought the enemy would be this close.
Come to think of it.
She’s with Mir Guild, is it really okay for her to come see me like this?
“What were you going to do if the guild found out?”
“Actually, they were pushing me to go see you? Asking if we weren’t close despite living in the same house.”
Yeon-du giggled.
“Maybe they’re trying to recruit uncle through me.”
“That’s probably not it.”
When I spoke with a slightly hardened expression, question marks appeared above Yeon-du’s head.
The scheming Mir pulled.
The incident that happened during the cavern raid.
Because of those two incidents, it became impossible to have a good relationship with Mir Guild.
Even if I were to let it go.
Guild Master Yong Cheon-woo won’t let go of his hostility.
When someone dislikes me for no reason.
I was taught that it’s polite to give them a proper reason.
Even if I don’t openly oppose Mir Guild, I was planning to crush them if we clashed during Hunter activities.
But they sent Yeon-du telling her to get along with me?
Mir Guild’s actions don’t make sense.
Hmm.
Something smells fishy.
I’m probably just imagining it, right?
* * *
After Min-ho returned to the country.
Various South Korean media outlets poured out related articles constantly.
[No confidence in losing. Reveals aspirations when facing Tower of Chaos all-clear!]
[Finally revealed! Beyond the 43rd floor of Tower of Chaos!]
[All-clear? Even A-rank Hunters can’t do this.]
[Phoenix’s Guild Master Yang Seo-yeon declares this is an absolutely unbreakable record…]
The great record of consecutive S-rank promotions!
That alone was amazing, but now he’s broken the Tower of Chaos world record.
It was 13 years ago when GGG’s Executive Sofia set the 43rd floor record.
An untouchable realm that hadn’t been broken once in 13 years.
Not only did he surpass that great record.
He cleared the 50th stage of Tower of Chaos that no one was said to have ever seen.
[Kari]
But if you challenge Tower of Chaos as A-rank, isn’t the difficulty different?
└ Yeah. That’s right.
└ But aren’t they making too much of a fuss?
└ No putting down. The difficulty adjusts according to rank anyway.
[Hypnos]
From now on, I withdraw my support for Park Min-ho. Starting today, I break free from the support relationship and Park Min-ho and I become one. From now on, attacks on Park Min-ho will be considered attacks on me.
└ Did you get Park Min-ho’s permission?
└ I’m waiting in line too.
[YouAreUseless]
I heard the Clock Tower sent a love call. At this rate, isn’t he really going abroad?
└ Ah, our hyung is going to America!
└ Fact) The Clock Tower is in Czech Republic.
└ What are we going to do if he really leaves?
[DeliciousPancake]
A talent that China fears, Britain envies, and Czech Republic wants!
└ Are you afraid of China?
└ What are you saying. You’re Chinese, aren’t you?
└ I am an individual..
[Hello]
Mom! When I grow up, I’m going to become Park Min-ho! Mom! When I grow up, I’m going to become Park Min-ho! Mom! When I grow up, I’m going to become Park Min-ho!
Following the complete clear of the Tower of Chaos.
Interview videos with Gerard and Alfonse came out as well.
Although the results of the exchange battle didn’t spread to the outside.
He became a hot topic again as a talent that two of the 12 Heroes were paying attention to, greatly enhancing national prestige.
Nam Jin-woo, the chief apprentice of Hanil Forge, was also greatly encouraged by this news.
“Master!”
“I saw the article.”
“Our Hunter Park did it!”
“That’s why it’s regrettable.”
“Pardon?”
“He has the talent to achieve great success as a blacksmith too, but he has too many abilities.”
Han Yo-han’s interest was in seeing the pinnacle of blacksmithing.
If he could obtain the rare metals coming from Cross Gate, he might gain new inspiration.
To reduce the danger in mining activities, he needed to complete the Giant Armor quickly.
But the talent who could solve the problem was distracted by other things.
His regret was greater than his joy.
“Since he’s returned home, won’t he come to the blacksmith shop?”
“Mm. He should.”
“Please pass on the amazing secrets of blacksmithing!”
At his disciple’s words, Han Yo-han clenched and unclenched his fist.
“That’s a good idea.”
“Hunter Park also has craftsman qualities when you look at him, so he’ll like it.”
“It would be even better if we worked all night together.”
“Yes. Of course. Working together with Master, such an opportunity doesn’t come easily!”
Master and disciple laughed heartily together.
Unaware that Min-ho would shrink back seeing Master Han Yo-han always coming out with bloodshot eyes.
The reactions of the Domestic Big Five were also varied.
“The thing about asking President Baek to meet once. Still no word?”
Phoenix Guild Master Yang Seo-yeon’s eyes blazed.
“We’ll, we’ll arrange a meeting soon.”
“I gave that instruction when the Primordial Wave Gate incident happened, you know?”
The incident where Min-ho had conquered a gate that Phoenix Guild was having trouble dealing with.
Yang Seo-yeon had been paying attention to this rookie since then.
If recruitment didn’t work, at least become friendly.
With that thought, she had been pressuring the HR team relentlessly, but the results weren’t promising.
“We’ll arrange a meeting within 3 days.”
“You don’t need to meet with Park Min-ho. Let’s just try to build a bridge with President Baek first.”
“Understood.”
Phoenix Guild was desperately trying to build some kind of connection.
On the other hand, Mir Guild was quiet.
Having had open trouble with Min-ho, the atmosphere in the guild master’s office was like a funeral home.
“The task I assigned?”
“We confirmed that Miss Kim Yeon-du made contact with Hunter Park.”
“Good. That’s enough.”
“Miss Yeon-du is one of our guild’s rising stars.”
“Think of it as a cheap price to eliminate someone who will become the guild’s enemy in the future.”
Yong Cheon-woo’s eyes sank calmly.
Murderous intent writhing within his ice-cold pupils.
Min-ho’s unusual growth rate made him uncomfortable.
“Are things progressing well with them?”
“Yes. However…”
“Don’t say any more.”
Starting from the cavern conquest.
Mir Guild and Min-ho’s relationship had soured to the point where they couldn’t laugh together.
Although Mir Guild had been the first to cause trouble.
As always, those with power looked at how the other side reacted rather than their own actions.
“Then we’ll have to eliminate him.”
Sending Yeon-du to coincide with Min-ho’s return was also for that reason.
“Proceed.”
“Understood.”
Spilled water cannot be gathered back up.
So what could be done?
It had to be wiped clean with a towel.
While Mir Guild Master Yong Cheon-woo was grinding his teeth.
The upper levels of the Rift Management Agency were in a festive mood in contrast.
Knock knock—
“I’m here. Response Director.”
“Director. Are you free these days?”
“Your attitude toward a superior is wrong.”
Rift Management Agency Director Choi Ji-woong grinned and tossed over a can.
“Beer from the morning?”
“One can won’t get you drunk, will it?”
“I prefer to avoid drinking during work hours.”
“Ah. Then don’t drink it. I’ll drink alone.”
“They say drinking alone makes your luck run away. Can’t be helped.”
Jung Seung-il opened the can without showing any displeasure.
Because he could guess the purpose of Director Choi Ji-woong’s visit.
“I went to the Blue House.”
“It must be about Hunter Park.”
“The President was very surprised by our number one ranger’s achievements.”
Recognition from Jung Seung-il, South Korea’s only SS-rank Hunter.
That wasn’t the end of it.
He had conquered the Tower of Chaos, which no one had been able to enter the final stage of.
And received love calls from Gerard and Alfonse.
Though not a complete member of the Rift Management Agency, having such an outstanding talent make contact with the government was a tremendous achievement.
“May I speak honestly?”
“Yes. Speak comfortably.”
“I don’t feel good about it.”
“What could be bothering our senior—no, our director?”
“Gerard apparently recommended British naturalization to Hunter Park.”
“Ah, that bastard pretending to be a gentleman!”
“He was rejected, so you don’t need to worry.”
“That’s fortunate amid the misfortune.”
Gerard and Alfonse.
Even the 12 Heroes had recognized the existence of this shining gem.
From now on, the conditions of love calls directed at Min-ho would only increase, not decrease.
For now, they had him tied down as Ranger No. 1 through an agreement with the Rift Bureau.
But that effectiveness wouldn’t last forever either.
“I think we need to provide a bit more convenience for Hunter Park Min-ho.”
“Personnel allocation is more difficult. Instead, let’s think about how to arrange his compensation.”
Choi Ji-woong smiled broadly.
What kind of character Min-ho possessed.
What he needed.
Among all the Hunter organizations worldwide, there probably wasn’t any that knew as much detail as the Rift Bureau.
“I’ll prepare a satisfactory proposal.”
“Please do.”
As Min-ho returned to Korea, public attention focused even more on him.
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