My Catastrophic‑Level Summon Devours Gates - Chapter 157

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Episode 157

When I told him about Yeon-du’s request.

―Please go ahead. I’d appreciate it if you could share your schedule in advance.

President Baek answered surprisingly readily.

“You’re not angry?”

―You’re not planning to switch agencies, are you.

“I never even thought about that.”

―With Miss Yeon-du there, it should be fine.

“Shouldn’t I be the one protecting Yeon-du?”

―We should also consider the possibility that Mir has set a trap.

Eh.

Would a guild that’s one of the Domestic Big Five really set a trap just to deal with me?

Besides, Yeon-du is one of Mir’s most promising prospects.

It’s only like this because Madam wants her to finish her studies before becoming active.

If she had been going in and out of gates like me, she would have reached B-rank long ago, right?

―That does put my mind at ease a little.

“Nothing will happen.”

―It’s good to always prepare for unexpected situations.

Since he repeatedly told me to prepare for danger, I nodded.

Hmm.

Come to think of it, there were situations like the Chinese Hunters’ attack and the gate sniping right before a break.

“Yes. Don’t worry.”

I’m confident I can prepare better than anyone.

I even made 4 additional Death Warriors.

―When are you going for the observation?

“Saturday.”

―Three days left. How about taking a break except for scheduled work?

“Sir Isra said this. That resting is something you can do to your heart’s content after you die.”

Going through gates.

Striking iron with a hammer.

Creating undead.

How enjoyable it is to forge oneself through the usual routine.

―I’ve met many hunters at Chilseong, but I’ve never seen anyone as diligent as Hunter Park.

“Anyone would be like this after experiencing a plateau for five years.”

Level wouldn’t go up.

Skill understanding stopped at maximum.

No matter how many zombies and skeletons I modified, I kept failing the promotion exams.

It felt like walking silently through an endless tunnel.

After such a long journey, light is finally beginning to show, so how could I rest?

―Ordinary people give up before that point.

It’s not even my birthday today, but you’re praising me too much.

Feeling embarrassed, I scratched my cheek with my index finger.

I should change the subject.

“Which gate was it this afternoon?”

―Paju.

“See you later.”

―I’ll send a vehicle at the right time.

Click.

Paju, huh.

Traffic will probably be quite heavy when we return after finishing the conquest.

“Everyone eat a hearty meal.”

“Don’t worry.”

“Shall I feed you?”

“Stop fooling around, Mage.”

【If it’s alright with you, I could lend you my mouth.】

“Shut up, you thief.”

“Not knowing how precious food is. There’s no meal to give to undead who can’t even taste!”

【Hiiiek!】

Sorry, Zaugg.

If you show your face in my dreams, I’ll match the sync to 99%, so work a little harder.

* * *

Mir Guild Headquarters.

On the top floor of the building that seemed to pierce the sky was Guild Master Yong Cheon-woo’s office.

The pinnacle of Mir Guild.

A powerhouse known as the hunter second only to Director Jung Seung-il.

Guild Master Yong Cheon-woo gazed at the urban scenery reflected beyond the window.

The intense pleasure felt when looking down at ordinary people from a high place.

‘Ignorant masses living by the mercy of those with power.’

Yong Cheon-woo laughed quietly.

It took over 10 years for the world to stabilize after the Great Catastrophe.

Humanity had to compete for survival with monsters that came out of gates.

And fought against the demons that existed behind all incidents.

The peaceful daily life that was regained with difficulty thanks to the hunters’ contributions and sacrifices.

He firmly believed that hunters were the ones who maintained the order of this world.

Therefore.

Guild Master Yong Cheon-woo secretly harbored the elitist ideology that hunters should rule over the Non-Awakened.

His hobby of looking down beyond the window also stemmed from such thinking.

Knock knock―

“Did you call for me?”

“Yes. HR Manager. There was something I asked you to do, wasn’t there.”

The HR Manager who came as Hong Yu-ri’s replacement swallowed― his saliva.

What was coming had come.

The guild master before him was a ruthless person who would immediately dismiss anyone who didn’t meet expectations.

He was publicly known as a generous person.

But those who knew his sinister inner thoughts didn’t think well of Yong Cheon-woo, so those close to him didn’t regard him favorably.

‘I can’t step down miserably either.’

His predecessor Hong Yu-ri had been blamed for various illegal activities committed by the guild.

The reason was that she had failed several times to recruit Min-ho.

“Yes. All preparations are complete.”

“Did that guy take the bait?”

“He agreed to observe Hunter Yeon-du’s gate conquest on Saturday.”

“Hah. Lucky too. To think a hunter who’s acquainted with that arrogant bastard is a guild member.”

Yong Cheon-woo bared his teeth and laughed loudly.

The new HR Manager swallowed his saliva and then carefully spoke up.

“Guild Master.”

“What. Is there something you don’t like?”

“Hunter Kim Yeon-du is called one of our guild’s promising prospects.”

“I know. She’s a Swift talent holder.”

“If we implement that plan, Hunter Yeon-du will also…”

Crrrack.

The friction sound generated from his hands echoed throughout the top floor office of the building.

It was noise created by the mana embedded in each joint colliding with each other.

A chilling tone that seemed to scrape at the souls of those who heard it.

The HR Manager’s face turned pale.

“Is Park Min-ho worth less than Kim Yeon-du?”

“No, sir.”

“But he’s being sold cheap. Trading one promising prospect for the next SS-rank.”

“…That’s correct.”

After Mir Guild’s defeat in the cavern raid.

They couldn’t restrain Min-ho’s growth at all while being mindful of the Rift Management Agency and the media.

Even though it was only a few months ago that Mir Guild’s recruitment attempt had gone wrong.

In that short time, Min-ho had achieved tremendous accomplishments.

“A complete clear of the Tower of Chaos. That brat.”

Murderous intent flickered in Yong Cheon-woo’s eyes.

Sour grapes.

The gate bidding issue, which had been attempted as a probing move, led to a raid competition.

As everyone knows, the result was Mir Guild’s crushing defeat.

At that point.

Improving relations with Min-ho became impossible.

“Recognition from Alfonse and Gerard? Those old fools should just lie down in their coffins. Spouting nonsense.”

Following Director Jung Seung-il’s statement about the next SS-rank.

Two of the 12 Heroes had acknowledged Min-ho’s abilities.

Now they had to accept reality.

For Mir’s glorious future, Min-ho had to be eliminated.

“I made good excuses to Hunter Yeon-du.”

That was also why the HR Manager had urged Yeon-du to get close to Min-ho.

The justification was plausible.

A story about wanting to repair their once-broken relationship and hoping Yeon-du would help.

For that purpose, they even pretended not to notice when she occasionally took time to receive personal training from Min-ho.

“She followed Park Min-ho instead of our guild’s training curriculum. She deserves to die.”

Even more murderous intent poured from Yong Cheon-woo’s eyes as he spat out each word with the intensity of wanting to devour them.

A cold-hearted appearance that would abandon even the guild’s promising prospect without hesitation.

This was the true face of Yong Cheon-woo, who was publicly known as magnanimous.

“Are they ready on that side?”

“I only conveyed the execution date.”

“Make sure to check thoroughly. This matter must not surface.”

Mir Guild couldn’t directly intervene in the process of eliminating Min-ho.

Being mindful of the Rift Management Agency?

That wasn’t the problem.

The information beyond the 44th floor of the Tower of Chaos that was revealed when Min-ho completed it.

It was such brutal difficulty that even peak A-rank Hunters couldn’t be confident about clearing the 50th floor.

Min-ho was the one who had overcome that tremendous ordeal alone.

To kill him for certain.

They would have to invest a considerable portion of the guild’s forces.

“If Mir removes that much manpower, the Rift Management Agency will notice.”

Therefore.

To eliminate Min-ho, they needed to borrow the power of another organization.

An external force that the Rift Management Agency couldn’t monitor.

“They say preparations will be finished before D-Day.”

“They better be. We’re putting in considerable effort too.”

An organization with the same purpose as Yong Cheon-woo.

With them stepping forward, Min-ho was as good as dead.

Yeon-du?

She should be happy to be sacrificed in the process of removing an obstacle to Mir’s future.

“Check thoroughly. We must eliminate him for certain.”

“Understood.”

The HR Manager nodded heavily and went outside while holding his breath.

* * *

Three days passed like an arrow.

It became the day to observe Yeon-du’s gate raid.

“Yaaawn.”

“Are you alright?”

“Well, so-so.”

The gate raid wasn’t even a problem.

I just had to summon my underlings and leave the raid to them.

It was as easy as clicking with a mouse.

The problem was the all-night work at Hanil Forge.

Senior Nam Jin-woo asked me to make a gigant armor for him, so I swung the hammer until midnight.

It was exhausting work that made me collapse immediately after coming home without even washing.

Still, thanks to my Heavenly Martial Body, sleeping for a few hours restored my condition to peak state.

When I rolled my shoulders around, they were fine.

No muscle pain either.

“Thanks to your talent, I don’t have to worry about the next day.”

“Since Master is always fine, aren’t they overworking you at the forge?”

Huh.

Is that really the case?

Reasonable suspicion arose from Ingrid’s pointed remark.

Next time I should pretend to be in pain or tired.

I’d rather not have my eyes turn bright red from all-night work and metal dust like Master Han Yo-han.

It’s a thought I have every time I see him.

With those bloodshot eyes, couldn’t he beat at least a goblin just by looking at it?

【Kheup. That seems possible, great lord.】

“He does seem like a battle-hardened veteran.”

“His killing intent is pretty impressive.”

【Craftsman. Scary.】

Even my familiars, who had achieved mastery in their respective fields, found Master Han Yo-han’s eye attack burdensome.

I should rest well so I don’t become like that.

I finished preparing to go out and stood in front of the landlord’s house.

Ding-dong―

“Oh my, Student Min-ho. Are you already finished preparing?”

“I came right on time.”

“Our child said something unnecessary. You’re having a hard time because of it.”

“I’m always indebted to you. It’s good that I can repay you like this.”

“What debt? Please take good care of Yeon-du today.”

The landlord’s wife bowed her head.

“Leave it to me.”

“Mom. I told you I’m fine.”

“Look at this child. Student Min-ho is taking time out of his busy schedule, so be grateful.”

“Right. This big brother isn’t a person with free time.”

“Ew. That’s cringey. Uncle.”

A fan club president showing disgust at seeing their star.

It’s the end times. The end times.

“But why are you in casual clothes?”

“I use the guild’s armament?”

“Ah.”

By the way, the rental armament is all rare grade.

As expected of the Domestic Big Five.

Their welfare level is absolutely amazing.

“I’ll be going now.”

“Mom. I’ll be back!”

“Be careful out there. Student Min-ho, I’m counting on you once again.”

“Don’t worry.”

I heard the gate Yeon-du will conquer is D-rank.

Even when my rank was E, it was a level I easily conquered thanks to Sir Isra.

Surely.

What could possibly go wrong?

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