My Catastrophic‑Level Summon Devours Gates - Chapter 174
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Episode 174
The boss’s business targeting a niche market.
“I’ll discuss it with my husband.”
“Mom. What about my opinion?”
“Of course our daughter’s opinion comes first.”
“Then I…”
“You should think about it, shouldn’t you?”
Yeon-du went “Eup” and covered her mouth at the madam’s forceful attitude.
But you know what.
“Didn’t you say you’d focus on taking care of me?”
When I applied light pressure, President Baek immediately made an evasive move.
“It was a proposal the Hunter made because he cares for Miss Yeon-du.”
“Me? Her?”
“What’s wrong with me, Uncle?”
Whatever the case may be.
“The expression ‘cares for’ is a bit awkward.”
“That’s too harsh. She’s the fan club’s first member and president who even made a banner with such care!”
I never asked for a fan club to be made.
Really.
Just thinking about how flustered I was seeing that banner during the promotion exam still gives me goosebumps.
“Come to think of it, you weren’t there during the exam.”
“I went to school.”
Ah.
Right. She’s still a high school student.
“Oh right. Boss. When do you think the data analysis will be finished?”
“It should be organized for the first phase by tomorrow.”
“The Rift Management Agency seems eager to receive it quickly.”
“Then I’ll deliver the completed parts first along with information related to Mir Guild.”
“Yes. Thank you.”
Thanks to the Chinese intelligence agency’s data, we quickly found who was behind the attack.
“Hahahaha. Thanks to my bold decision, we found the culprit.”
“Schne also played a big role.”
“Ahem.”
“I’ll definitely report next time.”
“Really? Swearing on chivalry? How about just not doing it?”
“Protecting my lord’s safety is the first virtue of chivalry.”
He absolutely won’t say he won’t do it again.
“I don’t know anything about it. Master. Iron Head said he’d take responsibility.”
“Gal!”
“Did I say something wrong?”
“Grrrr.”
Sigh.
“I’ll say it again, give me a heads up before causing trouble.”
“I’ll keep it in mind!”
At least he answers well.
* * *
Baek Seong-hyeon closed the door after returning to his vehicle.
‘It was a good meeting.’
He hadn’t expected to get a definitive answer from Yeon-du right away.
It was enough to have made a good impression before the rookie with [Swift] ability hit the FA market.
[Setting navigation.]
[Destination – Rift Management Agency Headquarters]
Creak— His grip tightened on the steering wheel.
There was too much to do today.
‘How nice it would be if I had two bodies.’
A workload that even made Baek Seong-hyeon, a severe workaholic, stick out his tongue.
Still, a smile naturally formed on his face.
After about an hour’s drive, he arrived at the Rift Management Agency headquarters.
He immediately had a private meeting with Commissioner Choi Ji-woong.
“You could have just sent it by email. Making a busy person come and go.”
Despite his polite tone.
Choi Ji-woong didn’t hide his displeased expression.
Who was the man before him, Baek Seong-hyeon?
Though he now ran a small agency.
Just a year ago, he was a power player who had a firm grip on Chilseong Guild’s personnel department.
‘When he was active in the field, he poached so many of our talents.’
He was a Non-Awakened who held important positions in Hunter guilds.
Such an outstanding talent was now exclusively supporting Min-ho as his aide.
He came all the way to Gwacheon requesting a meeting about data delivery?
There must definitely be another motive.
“I get hurt when you’re so openly wary of me.”
“CEO Baek getting hurt? That’s the most amusing joke I’ve heard this year.”
Choi Ji-woong joked while observing Baek Seong-hyeon’s presence.
Though it had been long since he held a weapon, he too was an S-rank Hunter who was active during the Great Upheaval.
Breathing.
Heartbeat tremors.
He could read various other signals the body sent to gauge emotions to some extent.
‘He’s not easily read.’
Calmness itself.
It was a poker face that didn’t trigger even an S-rank Hunter’s senses.
“I can’t take up too much of the Commissioner’s precious time, so I’ll get to the point.”
Baek Seong-hyeon took a sip of tea before continuing.
“This attack. It’s a collaboration between the Superhuman Bureau and Mir Guild.”
“Can you handle that statement?”
“All the evidence is in the materials I’ll hand over today.”
Choi Ji-woong swallowed a groan.
Reading his presence just moments ago had become meaningless.
To suddenly visit and casually drop a bombshell like that.
Aside from the absurdity.
Choi Ji-woong’s mind quickly calculated how credible the information Baek Seong-hyeon threw at him was.
‘I knew there had to be domestic collaborators or organizations.’
Deploying Tourang in company-sized units while avoiding the Coast Guard and Rift Management Agency’s attention?
This wasn’t just any country, but South Korea.
The security level of the 21st century’s only divided nation was very high.
Even though China’s intelligence organization was world-class, it would be difficult to hide company-sized infiltrators.
It would only be possible with assistance from an organization with significant local influence.
“Mir Guild.”
Choi Ji-woong muttered the words “Mir Guild” repeatedly as if chewing on them.
It was within the expected range.
That’s why the shock was even greater.
“There was a reason they said they’d hand over the data directly.”
“What will you do, Director?”
“Isn’t there a possibility it’s not Mir Guild?”
Choi Ji-woong spoke words he didn’t mean.
“If you really think so, let’s end our conversation here.”
“Let’s hear the reason you suddenly came to test our reaction.”
“Wouldn’t it be good to shake things up with this opportunity?”
“CEO Baek should know well what the capabilities of the Domestic Big Five are.”
A man who had risen to the executive level of Chilseong Guild.
Therefore.
It was also a reproach asking if he didn’t know well the power and influence of major guilds.
“Hunter Park can do it.”
“Are you saying one Hunter can fill the vacancy of the Domestic Big Five?”
“There’s no need to fill everything.”
The enormous interests that Mir Guild held.
It would be strange if no one coveted them.
Not only the other Domestic Big Five on the same level.
Major guilds aiming for the top would also rush in to get a piece of meat.
“It will have a negative impact on domestic affairs.”
“Let’s be honest, Director.”
Baek Seong-hyeon leaned his upper body forward.
The shadow created by having the ceiling lighting behind him cast darkly on his face.
“Isn’t it you, Director, who abhors the rigid Hunter society?”
“Did you peek into my mind or something?”
“Anyone who’s made it in the Domestic Big Five knows this story.”
Baek Seong-hyeon replied nonchalantly.
An awkward silence flowed between the two.
It was understandable.
Even Baek Seong-hyeon, who had made the radical proposal.
Originally hadn’t planned to use such a bold move.
However
‘The situation has changed.’
The Three Scions had brought intelligence from Chinese intelligence agencies.
Now that he had a powerful weapon that could overturn the board in his hands.
It was human nature to try swinging it.
Moreover.
The two real powers of the Rift Bureau were terrible principalists.
The belief that Hunters should do their best for humanity’s survival.
They didn’t match well with major guilds that held various interests.
Given the opportunity, they would want to sound an alarm in the Hunter industry.
“In CEO Baek’s view, what are the chances?”
“If the Rift Bureau lends its strength, 99%.”
“You speak easily about burying one of the Domestic Big Five.”
“I’m saying it’s worth trying if we use all the cards we hold.”
Phoenix and Seven Stars.
Two of the Big Five could definitely be brought over as allies.
He was confident he could persuade the remaining two guilds as well.
If he said he’d share some of the interests Mir Guild occupied, they would gladly join the offensive.
If the Rift Bureau joined as well, they could greatly reduce or paralyze Mir Guild’s influence.
“Good. I’ll cooperate with CEO Baek.”
“An excellent choice.”
“Then please tell me what you want from me.”
“Please gently handle the politicians who have cooperative relationships with Mir.”
“You speak as easily as deciding a dinner menu.”
“The source is here.”
Baek Seong-hyeon handed over a USB containing the materials.
* * *
The next morning.
The atmosphere at Mir Guild headquarters was like a battlefield.
Ring ring!
“Ah. Yes. Our guild has nothing to do with this attack.”
“Contact Korea Daily. Tell them to take down the article!”
“The extent of damage is still being assessed. The cause hasn’t been fully determined yet either.”
“So…”
[Attack by Unidentified A-rank Hunters!]
[Tragedy on Uninhabited Island, Mir Guild Attempts Cover-up?]
[Mir Guild Ignores Procedures. Indifferent to Victims’ Wailing.]
…
Articles pouring out as soon as dawn broke.
Mir Guild’s promotions department responded with full force, but it was useless.
“Where did they leak this from?”
“These bastards doing this without any warning!”
Bang!
The Promotions Department Head slammed the desk.
The middle of the iron desk caved in deeply.
It was monstrous strength befitting a Hunter origin, and an A-rank at that.
“Department Head. Goryeo Daily also published an article.”
“Goryeo Daily is Seven Stars.”
“Daehyeok Daily also published one.”
“Isn’t that place connected to Phoenix?”
“That’s correct.”
“These damn bastards. What were they thinking pulling this stunt.”
The Promotions Department Head growled.
Mir Guild’s influence was densely spread throughout South Korean society.
A negative issue occurred?
They would make articles about the incident after consulting with Mir Guild.
The tragedy that occurred on the uninhabited island.
The incident where the guild support team was annihilated and the raid team was attacked naturally had an embargo placed on it.
An industry where a kind of WWE had become the standard.
Especially this attack incident was one where they hadn’t even handed over proper materials to the outside.
They had blown up such an incident without warning.
Multiple media outlets without saying a word of advance notice.
“What does the Rift Bureau say?”
“We can’t reach them.”
“What about the Min-jeong Party floor leader?”
“They’re redirecting our calls.”
This was ridiculous.
The current ruling party had taken a stance friendly to Mir Guild.
They had been greasing the wheels for a long period.
They had also unhesitatingly carried out various schemes to guarantee each other’s interests beneath the surface.
But.
To backstab me like this.
Clatter— The door opened roughly and Yong Cheon-woo entered with a fierce aura.
“G-Guild Master!”
“Report the situation.”
“I-I’m sorry!”
“Don’t make me say it twice.”
“Currently, all major media outlets have opened fire.”
“The Rift Management Agency made their move.”
Yong Cheon-woo muttered with an expressionless face.
The Promotions Department Head’s spine went cold at his calm attitude instead of his usual anger.
‘This is the situation I need to be most careful about.’
They say when you’re too angry, you become calm.
Yong Cheon-woo was in exactly that situation right now.
“I’ll go to the Blue House myself.”
“Y-Yes, understood.”
“You guys pressure them to take down all the articles that went up.”
“Yes.”
After giving instructions to the promotions department, Yong Cheon-woo headed straight to the Blue House.
The guild masters of the Domestic Big Five had the right to meet with the President privately without making an appointment.
Though there was a limit of once per year.
There was no reason to save it in a situation like this.
‘These articles. The government approved them.’
A signal that it was okay to stick a fork into the fresh prey called Mir Guild.
The fastest solution was to persuade the President.
‘If I find out who masterminded this, I won’t let them off easy.’
Murderous intent gleamed around Yong Cheon-woo’s eyes.
He had overcome countless crises worse than this.
As long as his cooperation with the Superhuman Bureau wasn’t discovered.
He was confident he could smooth things over by making some ‘concessions’ to the current government.
That was probably why they had turned a blind eye to the Rift Management Agency’s actions.
‘What should I hand over.’
The uninhabited island incident was no longer in Yong Cheon-woo’s mind.
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