My Catastrophic‑Level Summon Devours Gates - Chapter 165

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Episode 165

“Keueeek. Kkeuk.”

“Ueoook. Uuuuuu.”

What the hell.

They said they’d have a sincere conversation, but they turned them into friends like Happy back home.

The masked hunters looked so wretched you couldn’t tell if they were human or beast.

Drooling constantly, they looked to be in terrible condition.

“Can you actually have a conversation with them?”

【Of course, my lord.】

Zaugg puffed out his chest and answered boldly.

“That thief’s torture, no. His conversation skills are quite impressive.”

“The girl would like to learn such speaking techniques too.”

【Hehe. Back in my youth, just one word from me would make the ladies open their hearts wide.】

Open your heart twice to him and you’d probably take the Jordan River express.

Since he said communication went smoothly, let’s hear the results.

【These friends say they came from a country called China.】

Not surprising at all.

I had a feeling, and sure enough.

The story of how they entered the country was even more ridiculous.

They tore open the bottom of a small fishing boat, what they call a putt-putt boat, crossed over to Korea over several days.

Then waited for the day the operation would be carried out before attacking.

【They were certain you would come today, my lord.】

“So information leaked.”

“That would be the reasonable conclusion.”

Well, well.

The Domestic Big Five are running smoothly too.

Or maybe the China Superhuman Bureau is just that impressive.

“Is there evidence it was the Superhuman Bureau?”

【There is none. They’re not carrying anything that could prove it.】

These are guys who put restrictions so they can’t even speak.

There’s no way they’d carry around anything that could serve as evidence.

Tsk.

This was quite unpleasant.

Not once, but twice I’ve been attacked.

Just taking hits one-sidedly doesn’t match my aesthetic.

Hmm.

While stroking my chin with my right hand and pondering, one thought came to mind.

“Director. About the Cross Gate. Does China have one too?”

“Yes. I can’t tell you the exact location though.”

“That’s fine. I just wanted to confirm they also go in and out of the Other World.”

Hehehe.

There was a way to give them a taste of their own medicine.

“I trust you’re not thinking anything dangerous.”

“Come on. Would I really go around attacking Chinese Hunters or something?”

Director Jeong narrowed his eyes.

Ugh.

Just like mom’s eyes when she discovers you caused trouble at home.

“Absolutely. No dangerous. Actions. Are allowed.”

“I said I won’t.”

I’m planning to enter the Cross Gate soon as Master Han Yo-han’s assistant and guard.

I might coincidentally run into Chinese Hunters then.

Of course.

Absolutely.

I have no intention of seeking them out first.

So please at least pretend to trust me, Director Jeong.

If you keep glaring at me with those burning eyes, you might drill holes in my face, you know?

* * *

Following the Mir Guild raid observation came the Chinese Hunters’ attack.

After explaining the situation to the Rift Management Agency people.

And handing over the captured hunters to the Rift Management Agency, it had become evening.

The vehicle stopped in front of my studio apartment.

“You went through a lot of trouble because of me today.”

“Not at all. Everything that happened today is my responsibility.”

President Baek bowed his head deeply.

“I’m sorry, Hunter Park.”

“No. Why are you suddenly acting like this?”

“You could have been in danger, but I was too optimistic.”

“We didn’t know the Superhuman Bureau would go this far.”

“Still, it’s my fault. I’ll be more careful next time.”

Sheesh.

I was worried his forehead might touch the ground at this rate.

“I get it, so please straighten your back.”

“Phew. Really, I can only apologize repeatedly.”

“My hands and feet are all fine, so you don’t need to worry.”

He’s doing this when it’s not even his fault.

Only after several minutes of this back-and-forth(?) could I send President Baek away.

“Get plenty of rest today. Even if you seem fine now, there will be shock.”

He didn’t forget to leave some nagging words at the end either.

He nags more than my own mom.

“…Uncle. I’m sorry.”

“Why are you starting now too?”

“If I hadn’t followed you today, this wouldn’t have happened.”

Why is round two starting?

One person bowing and apologizing like the president is enough, you know?

“They were targeting me. You got caught up in it.”

“Still, if it wasn’t a remote island, they probably wouldn’t have thought to attack uncle.”

“They’re the type who would cause trouble somehow anyway. Don’t worry about it.”

“Hiiing. But stiiill.”

Her big eyes getting misty made me even more flustered.

This kid really.

It’s like I made her cry!

“Hey now. Stop! The president of the Park Min-ho fan club shouldn’t act like this.”

“Hiiing. *sniff*”

“Tell Madam about this gently so she doesn’t worry too much.”

“Ah, okay.”

Yeon-du answered then let out an “Ah―” sigh.

“I have to contact the guild too.”

“The Rift Management Agency said they’d organize the situation and pass it along, so just rest today.”

“Mm-hmm.”

Seeing her looking upset made my heart soften for no reason.

Of all times, they had to attack when I was with Yeon-du.

The shoulders of that guy who was always full of energy, and thus sometimes annoying, had drooped.

It was pitiful to see, but I should stop here for today.

If I said more, I would only feel more sorry.

“My Lord’s consideration runs unfathomably deep.”

“The girl’s heart also races at your kind appearance.”

【Please bestow your great lord’s magnanimity upon me as well and quickly make me human!】

【Thief. Be quiet.】

A noisy atmosphere.

Just a few months ago, I couldn’t even imagine such a thing.

Thanks to this, I could forget about being attacked by the Chinese Hunters, even if just for a moment.

“This won’t do. Today it’s chicken.”

“Ooh, ooooh!!”

“Please order half and half!”

“You don’t know what you’re talking about. Don’t you know that fried chicken is the truth?”

“If you eat fried chicken with sauce, that’s seasoned chicken.”

“Gal! The sauce you dip crispy fried chicken in tastes different!”

Ugh.

“I’ll order two each, so don’t fight.”

“As expected of my Lord.”

“You’re trying to eat two by yourself again.”

“Meals are like training for a knight.”

“That’s only for the living. You’re dead, so you don’t even need to eat.”

“Gal!!!”

Watching the Two Vassals raise their voices made me laugh for no reason.

After depositing the crispy chicken into my stomach.

I cleaned up briefly and immediately lay down on the bed.

It was early, but I had no desire to do anything.

I don’t want to lift a finger.

“Rest well, girl’s Master.”

“I will stand guard like an iron wall, so don’t worry.”

What guard duty inside the house, but Sir Isra was always like this.

What could I do when he said he was fine with it.

“I’m counting on you.”

As soon as I asked for security and closed my eyes, I felt a floating sensation.

Yawn.

I’m sleepy, was my last thought.

My consciousness sank below the surface of sleep.

* * *

Darkened vision.

Right.

I’m getting used to this now.

“Is this a dream of peering into a vassal’s life.”

It’s about time.

Will I see Sir Isra or Ingrid’s past life again like last time?

Or will it show the lives of the two newly joined vassals?

The first scene was a midnight city.

Snow falling from the sky.

Cold air swept through the alley.

“Waaah!”

A child born in the alley.

It looked weak as if it would soon die.

But it squirmed and kept crying out that it wanted to live.

A place covered with flashy lights and cheap perfume.

Right.

I think I know what kind of place this is.

In a place where people’s desires boiled over.

A child was born.

Flickering vision.

The next scene showed the grown child.

Green hair and healthy bronze skin.

Body proportions that would make models step aside and an attractive face that captured people’s attention.

“Hey there, miss. How about a drink with me?”

“Oh, oh my. Oh my.”

“Are you perhaps busy?”

“N-no, I’m not.”

A man who melted women’s hearts with a single line.

You, who exactly are you?

Meanwhile, his hands weren’t honest either, as he even took money from the wallet of the woman he was flirting with.

A mysterious technique that the victim could never notice!

At this point, someone came to mind.

“Zaugg, is that you?”

When the scene changed once more.

This time it showed the man fiddling with a sword in a building basement.

“Business is very good.”

“Y-yes, it is. Boss.”

“I really like being called boss.”

“All organizations in the capital have agreed to come under boss.”

“How boring. It would have been nice if I could have slit the throats of two more guys.”

A man who spoke politely even to his subordinates.

Even that appearance.

Seemed to instill fear in the Thief Guild members.

“You know, when I unite this alley, there’s one thing I want to do.”

The man held forward the ornament hanging around his neck.

“This shape. Have you seen it before?”

“It’s my first time seeing it.”

“Heh. Our guild has become much more comfortable. When you don’t know, you answer right away that you don’t know.”

“I’m sorry. I’ll look into it right away!”

“No need.”

The man waved his hand dismissively.

“I recently found out the origin of this pattern.”

“Wh-where was it?”

“Ancient ruins.”

Once again, my vision was consumed by darkness.

This time, I saw the man exploring various ancient ruins in 5-second intervals.

He used the Thief Guild’s resources to gather information about ruins.

Even purchased items necessary for exploration.

Without bringing anyone along, he excavated the ruins alone.

All treasures and ancient items obtained while investigating ruins from the magical era were sold.

The Thief Guild’s resources became abundant again.

“You shouldn’t die, should you?”

Scrape.

Sometimes he fought with competitors from the underworld.

Disputes would arise during ancient ruins excavations, but the Man was always the one who survived to the end.

It was thanks to his excellent skills and luck that followed him.

However.

Luck didn’t always stay with the Man.

“This emblem. I feel like I’ve seen it somewhere.”

The reason he started excavating ancient ruins.

Not long after entering the ruins where an emblem identical to his necklace was supposedly discovered.

“Urgh.”

A sword pierced through the Man’s back.

The ancient ruins story was a trap set by someone who had been the organization’s second-in-command for over ten years.

Bright red blood gushed out continuously, soaking the floor.

Even sprinkling the potion he always kept on hand on the wound was useless.

The pierced spot was his heart.

It wasn’t a wound that could be healed with mere potions.

“I came this far by eliminating the capable ones and sending the incompetent.”

The Man lay sprawled on the ruins floor, looking upward.

Only deep emptiness filled his pupils.

“Life is truly meaningless.”

With those final words.

As the life faded from the Man’s eyes, the entire space was dyed gray.

Blink— Blink—

Only after blinking several times could I organize my thoughts.

The person from the dream.

That must be Zaugg… right?

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