My Catastrophic‑Level Summon Devours Gates - Chapter 153

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Episode 153

A hunter dispatched to support Min-ho.

Section Chief Do In-seong from the Administration Bureau returned to the Rift Management Agency headquarters after conquering the gate.

“Didn’t you just come back from fieldwork?”

“I came to write my report.”

“You could submit it tomorrow. You’re too diligent.”

“It’s because of the overtime pay.”

He answered jokingly, but he didn’t actually think that way.

He submitted his body camera according to regulations.

He began filling in the empty report form with what he had seen today.

Clack, clack.

‘Really a B-rank?’

None of the B-rank hunters Do In-seong knew were as strong as Min-ho.

No.

Even the A-rank hunters belonging to the Administration Bureau wouldn’t be a match for Min-ho.

He could have handled the fieldwork and submitted the report tomorrow.

The reason he deliberately returned to the office to rush through work was because he was worried the scenes etched in his mind would fade away.

The shock Do In-seong received was that great.

The keyboard sounds that continued until night subsided.

The next day, the Administration Bureau director called for the report writer as soon as he confirmed the report.

“You worked hard yesterday.”

“Not at all, Director.”

“But this post-mission report. Is it really true, without a single exaggeration?”

“Yes.”

“A hunter who was promoted to B-rank about three months ago commands summoned beings that can deploy aura?”

“That’s correct. It’s also confirmed in the body camera footage.”

“And summons multiple undead mages too?”

“Yes.”

The Administration Bureau director scratched his head vigorously.

Was this a problem?

Not really.

The fact that Min-ho’s combat power exceeded expectations was actually good news.

Currently, the Rift Management Agency was always in a state of tension due to the Tourang attack incident and the Black Heaven Society’s schemes.

They had to deploy additional personnel to secretly guard Min-ho and his family.

Since the Rift Management Agency always had a lot of work, it was quite a burden.

‘If this is true, we can reduce the guard personnel a bit.’

He had conquered a wave-type gate that even ten Administration Bureau hunters couldn’t handle, achieving an SSS-rank clear.

At this level, wouldn’t it be fair to say he was in a position to receive protection rather than provide it?

The Administration Bureau director added his personal opinion to the written document and sent it up the chain.

“Hmm.”

Commissioner Choi Ji-woong, who had skimmed through the report, let out a groan.

“Secretary Kim. Please secure the body camera that Section Chief Do In-seong submitted yesterday evening.”

“Understood.”

“And tell Response Director Jung Seung-il to come to my office immediately.”

“Yes.”

A moment later.

Knock knock—

“Response Director Jung Seung-il has arrived.”

“Tell him to come in.”

Through the smoothly opened door, a man with sharp features entered.

Director Jung Seung-il gave a light greeting.

“Did you call for me, Commissioner?”

“Power really is nice, isn’t it, senior?”

“That ‘senior’ talk…”

“Ugh. Are you going to be like this every time?”

“Hierarchy is more important than anything in an organization.”

“Fine. Let’s just talk business.”

Choi Ji-woong clicked his tongue and got to the point.

“The Administration Bureau has submitted a proposal to reduce Park Min-ho’s guard detail.”

“…I’ll go and properly persuade them.”

“Why is there murderous intent showing on the face of someone who says he’ll persuade?”

“It’s not like that, but…”

“Don’t lie. You look like you’re going to kill someone.”

“I understand that the Administration Bureau also suffers from chronic personnel shortages, but Hunter Park Min-ho is the future of our country’s hunter community.”

Director Jung Seung-il spoke with firm conviction without a trace of doubt.

“Since it would be tiresome for me to explain with my mouth, see for yourself and judge.”

He pushed the freshly printed, still-warm report toward Director Jung Seung-il.

Eyes moving quickly.

How much time had passed?

Director Jung Seung-il’s cheek contorted.

He looked displeased as if he had taken bitter medicine, but Commissioner Choi Ji-woong knew well that this was actually a smiling face.

“Anyone watching would think he’s the Response Department’s lover.”

“Does affiliation matter? It’s enough as long as Hunter Park remains in our country.”

At the uninteresting answer, Commissioner Choi Ji-woong clicked his tongue once more.

“I just received the video too, shall we watch it together?”

As soon as he finished speaking, Director Jung Seung-il stuck close to the monitor.

Soon after, the body camera footage from yesterday’s gate conquest began playing.

“Heavy cavalry?”

“It’s an undead I’ve never seen before. Though I have heard of them.”

Monsters being swept away like autumn leaves before a gale by Tigris’s charge.

The magic fired by the Eclipse Witch Coven was also powerful.

The momentum of Sir Isra and the Abyss Revenants was also extraordinary.

“Aren’t Abyss Revenants difficult for even A-rank necromancers to control?”

“Yes. I heard they’re not easy to control because of their strong hatred toward the living.”

The two men watched the footage while exclaiming in admiration.

However.

The highlight hadn’t appeared yet.

“Senior, have you ever seen undead like that?”

When Commissioner Choi Ji-woong muttered.

“No.”

Jung Seung-il replied mechanically, even forgetting to correct that manner of speech.

Since it was body camera footage, the presence couldn’t be felt.

However.

Experts at the level of Choi Ji-woong or Jung Seung-il could accurately assess an opponent’s skill just by watching the video.

“Peak A-rank.”

“I see it the same way.”

Swordsmanship skill that had reached the level of a master.

Well-refined aura.

Judging by the movement speed and the power contained in the sword strikes, the specs were also excellent.

It seemed like the active/passive skills were fewer compared to the average A-rank hunter, so that part was a weakness, but.

The high specs more than compensated for that aspect.

“Compared to its poor judgment, its combat sense is incredibly high.”

“In terms of sense alone, it’s a step above the Death Knight.”

The ability inherited from Isra.

[Heavenly Martial Body] was commonly applied to all undead created by Min-ho.

For Armed Zombie Enhanced soldiers/Warriors or Tigris who could only perform simple commands, it was reflected only to the extent of fighting well.

However, the Death Warrior, which gained self-awareness thanks to the soul stone, was more greatly influenced by the Heavenly Martial Body.

It read enemy movements.

While unleashing more lethal attacks, it minimized damage.

It was like.

A veteran Hunter with extensive battle experience.

“It seems like it would only be meaningful as an escort if it were at least Deputy Director Jeon Hye-yeon’s level.”

“I agree.”

It was understandable why the Administration Bureau requested to reduce personnel deployment.

When the Hunters assigned as escorts needed to be protected themselves.

Who exactly were they supposed to guard?

Commissioner Choi Ji-woong smiled faintly.

“As expected of you, senior. To recognize such an outstanding talent.”

“I didn’t know he would become this strong so quickly.”

“You don’t need to be modest with me. When you called him a future SS-rank, you foresaw this far, didn’t you.”

“No.”

The smile lingering on Commissioner Choi Ji-woong’s lips faded.

“You couldn’t predict it?”

The voice that had been speaking comfortably in a relaxed atmosphere suddenly changed.

“Just four months ago, he struggled against ten B-rank Hunters with reduced specs.”

“You mean the Turang Gun.”

“Now he’s become strong enough to handle dozens of B-rank Hunters.”

An emotion that was hard to tell whether it was ecstasy or shock stirred in Director Jung Seung-il’s eyes.

“It reminds me of that person.”

“He won’t become like that person, will he.”

“Yes. He shouldn’t.”

The atmosphere in the office became slightly awkward.

“How is the surrounding situation?”

“What’s there to say. China is trending toward being cautious.”

Choi Ji-woong laughed with a snicker.

“They deployed the 1st Turang unit without authorization and even mobilized the Black Heaven Society. They should have some sense of shame.”

The higher-ups at the Rift Management Agency were convinced that the Superhuman Bureau was the culprit.

Through UN resolution, member countries had explicitly stated they would not engage with the Black Heaven Society.

But Choi Ji-woong didn’t trust China one bit.

“That’s surprising, Commissioner.”

“For suspecting without evidence?”

“Do you think they know what shame is?”

“….”

“Don’t forget. The stain of suspicion never washes away.”

Director Jung Seung-il went even further.

How many talents had been leaked from Korea.

Jung Shin-ho’s case had a big impact, but there were several Hunters they had secretly taken away.

That wasn’t all.

While they lured people with money in Korea where security was good, they even carried out kidnappings in Southeast Asia, which had become chaotic after the Great Upheaval.

It was also the main area of activity for Turang, the hunting dogs of China’s Superhuman Bureau.

“Come to think of it, Japan is also showing interest.”

Word had come that Asuka, Japan’s leading number one guild, was preparing to make overtures to Min-ho.

Director Jung Seung-il frowned.

“We can’t just sit idle.”

“Director, you need to pay attention. The Rift Management Agency’s budget is limited, you know.”

“I don’t know what I can offer on a personal level, but I’ll try to meet with him once.”

Selected as Ranger No. 1, he had built a bridge with the Rift Management Agency.

They had also provided various benefits such as tax privileges and priority in Gate bidding.

They thought that would be sufficient.

But Min-ho’s value was skyrocketing, so the Rift Management Agency had to recalculate.

What could satisfy Min-ho within their limited budget.

The higher-ups at the Rift Management Agency put their heads together and pondered.

* * *

The Gate conquest I embarked on after two months was quite satisfactory.

“The new undead created by our Lord was even more impressive when seen in actual combat.”

“Couldn’t you also create magical undead for us?”

“Hahahaha. Are you jealous?”

“What are you saying, you Iron Head.”

The Death Warrior’s combat power shown in its first real battle was tremendous.

However.

What satisfied me wasn’t just the new undead’s combat power.

Performance improvements of various undead including Tigris!

While repeatedly disassembling and reassembling to increase understanding of corpse processing/creation.

I made the structure more efficient.

And gradually changed the spirit power circuit arrangement as well.

Thanks to this, the specs of the created undead increased by about 5-10%.

The one that showed the biggest increase was Tigris.

The power of its charge became stronger.

And the durability consumption of bone weapons also decreased.

“It was worth testing various alloy materials.”

The bone weapon durability could be enhanced thanks to advice from Master Han Yo-han and Senior Apprentice Nam Jin-woo.

Though steel and bone had different properties.

When I handled them, I could feel similar grain patterns.

When I explained the properties of various bones by comparing them to metals, they explained various alloy combinations.

Following the advice of South Korea’s greatest craftsman and trying various combinations.

I was able to make bone armaments more solid.

“Still, the fact that they’re consumables hasn’t changed though.”

Just reducing the hammer work from twice to once was something to be grateful for.

Besides the knack of melting and refining different types of metals or bones.

I learned various things at Hanil Forge over the two months.

Even though I didn’t learn additional skills.

I should say I learned advanced courses in metallurgy and mana forging.

“I wonder what I’ll learn today.”

Every time I received teachings at the forge, I could feel the ‘blacksmith’ capability of Necrosmith improving.

With anticipation, I entered Hanil Forge.

“You’ve arrived, Hunter Park.”

“You’re here.”

Ugh.

Master Han Yo-han looked at me with bloodshot eyes.

I should be getting used to it by now, but I shrink back every time. Sorry about that.

“I heard you’ve been practicing mana-infused iron forging a lot lately.”

“Yes.”

“Good. Let’s do it right now.”

Huh?

Do what?

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