My Catastrophic‑Level Summon Devours Gates - Chapter 176
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Episode 176
[10 A-rank Hunters infiltrated? Domestic security full of holes!]
[Uninhabited island disaster, the client was surprisingly the victim.]
[Victim turned perpetrator, why did Mir Guild try to kill the Hunters?]
[Major guild’s outrageous act. Targeting rookie Hunter Park Min-ho…]
[Kari]
They tried to kill him because they couldn’t recruit the rookie Hunter?
┕ How despicable.
┕ Surely they wouldn’t go that far.
┕ Are you a Mir part-timer?
[Hypnos]
But I understand. Jung Seung-il said he’d become SS-rank, so the Domestic Big Five would feel threatened.
┕ Do you just kill people when you feel threatened?
┕ Let’s try thinking from their perspective.
┕ Mir’s perspective? Part-timer.
┕ Hey!
[Hello]
Still, it’s Mir. I hope it doesn’t end with just
paying some fines.
┕ Tax accountant staff entering the guild headquarters. lol
┕ Aren’t they going to strip them from head to toe?
Wow.
To think the mighty Mir Guild would get stripped bare like this.
“It’s because they touched Hunter Park.”
“Am I really that important a person?”
“Aren’t you the next SS-rank Hunter that Director Jung Seung-il has designated?”
“Don’t you get tired of that story?”
“I’ll keep saying it until you become SS-rank, Hunter.”
Ugh.
Anyway.
The situation was resolved just as President Baek had boldly promised.
The winds of verification that swept into Mir Guild.
Even as an outsider, I could see fierce gales that looked brutal sweeping through every hour.
[Phoenix Guild strongly condemns Mir’s behavior!]
[Industry practice? They should be ashamed… Chilseong Guild’s statement]
Even the guilds grouped as the Domestic Big Five either agreed with the media or remained silent.
“Don’t they usually help each other out when something happens?”
“That’s how it used to be. The Domestic Big Five wanted the current situation to remain stable.”
“Boss made a move, didn’t he?”
“I just gave them a gentle push from behind.”
In politics, the Rift Management Agency stepped forward to exert influence.
In the Hunter industry, Boss personally went around making efforts.
Phoenix makes sense since we formed an alliance.
“How did you manage Chilseong?”
“Don’t we have an intangible debt with them?”
Taking responsibility for Jung Shin-ho’s transfer incident.
But it’s surprising that Chilseong Guild considers such matters as debts.
“If they were going to help like this, why did they kick you out, Boss?”
“It’s the opposite. Because they kicked me out, this kind of deal became possible.”
Since President Baek is taking care of me.
He was able to claim the responsibility from back then as a debt.
“Don’t worry, it’s not just empty words.”
“Do we have something to give?”
“We’ll give them the interests that Mir Guild holds.”
“Looks like everything’s been discussed with the Rift Management Agency.”
“Yes. There will be no forces protecting Mir Guild anywhere.”
Political and business circles.
And even the Hunter industry.
A guild that competed for the top spot among the Domestic Big Five lost all footing in just a few days.
“Many Hunters will feel ashamed just for belonging to Mir.”
“Even so, it won’t collapse immediately.”
Even a rotten fish has some value.
Mir Guild’s power won’t disappear all at once.
Guild Master Yong Cheon-woo is still called one of the top S-rank Hunters.
His guild members also couldn’t easily transfer their affiliations.
They might transfer en masse when their contract periods end.
But for now, Mir Guild’s power won’t be completely broken.
“We cannot leave hostile forces as they are. Palace Minister.”
Sir Isra’s expression turned serious.
“Tone down that expression a bit.”
“I’m not angry.”
“It’s written all over your face.”
You’re not even trying to hide that look like you’d cut someone down right now.
“I told you not to cause trouble.”
A suppressed voice flowed out between clenched teeth.
When the Director showed me the CCTV footage, I really don’t know how heart-stopping it was.
“Mir Guild’s downfall is just beginning.”
“Just beginning?”
“Yes. I hope Guild Master Yong Cheon-woo enjoys it.”
You’re scary, Boss.
Getting Yeon-du out of Mir Guild also proceeded smoothly.
“Thank you so much. Thanks to President Baek Seong-hyeon, my daughter is safe.”
The madam who came after learning President Baek had arrived bowed 90 degrees in greeting.
“There are no legal issues remaining, so you don’t need to worry.”
“How unusually clean of Mir to let her go?”
“Aren’t they getting beaten up from all directions? They should be grateful we didn’t sue.”
The Hunters who were deployed to the uninhabited island collectively filed lawsuits against Mir Guild.
They seemed grateful that Yeon-du didn’t add her name to the lawsuit and stepped aside.
“Um, Boss.”
“Please speak.”
“I’d like to receive management from Ascension Agency, would that be okay?”
Yeon-du said while fidgeting with her body.
Ugh.
That girl. Acting shy when it doesn’t suit her at all.
It seems the family discussion went well, as Madam stayed in place without saying anything to Yeon-du’s words.
It seems taking care of the contract termination with Mir Guild became a positive factor.
Sir Isra whispered.
“This is the fruit of the Palace Minister’s warm heart.”
“Sir needs to develop some awareness.”
Anyone can see this is Boss’s buildup.
He’s not some naive gentleman who shows kindness without reason.
Last time too, he mentioned my kindness while subtly doing business.
“D-did I?”
“Tsk. You know nothing.”
I also agreed with the Boss’s opinion, so I pretended not to know and let it slide as a joke.
I wonder if he knows I was being considerate.
Anyway.
Through this incident, I ended up sharing meals with Yeon-du.
“Are you excited to have the fan club president next to you?”
“Don’t go announcing my schedule.”
“Busted.”
Were you really planning to do that?
“Boss.”
“I’ll keep Hunter’s schedule secret from Miss Yeon-du.”
“Ah. Why~?”
“There are many people targeting Hunter.”
At President Baek’s words, Yeon-du closed her mouth.
After moving locations and completing the contract at the landlord’s house.
“Shall we have a cup of tea at a nearby cafe?”
“Yes. Sounds good.”
* * *
On the way from the landlord’s house to a nearby cafe.
Cold wind swept across our skin.
“The weather has gotten quite chilly.”
“Still going with iced americano though.”
“….”
Even if you build it up, my menu choice won’t change.
You’re not even making it yourself this time, so why be greedy?
Since it was early, the cafe interior was quiet.
I won’t need to pull the stunt of renting out the whole place.
After ordering coffee, we sat in the back.
“Ingrid. Can you keep our voices from leaking out?”
“Of course I can.”
[Unique Technique – Eclipse]
[Multiple Calculations]
[Barrier]
[Wind Cutter]
[Modified Technique – Defend]
A faint barrier formed around the table where we sat.
It was a defensive barrier that couldn’t even be perceived unless you stared intently.
“Impressive. To think you’d thinly spread the air flow to only block sound from escaping.”
Pure admiration flowed from Sir Isra’s mouth.
“Hoho. It can drastically reduce mana consumption compared to a sound-blocking barrier.”
I shrugged my shoulders.
“So she says.”
“It’s good that we don’t need to worry about our surroundings.”
“You have something to discuss, don’t you?”
“Yes. There’s something I need to consult with Hunter about.”
When someone who drives around a coffee cart suggests going for tea, I immediately caught on.
It must be something he can’t say in front of Yeon-du.
“Didn’t you feel something off when reading the article?”
“The Superhuman Bureau story was missing.”
“As expected of Hunter Park.”
“It seemed like you deliberately left it out.”
“That’s right. I held off because I thought it should be released according to Hunter Park’s wishes.”
He must have evidence.
“Haha. Isn’t it all thanks to my decisive action?”
“What did I say I’d do if you kept that up.”
“Ahem. Hmm.”
“I’m the one who gathered the materials, after all.”
There we go.
Well done, very well done.
“The Rift Management Agency’s position is that it would be best to proceed with a safety guarantee agreement for Hunter.”
“In exchange for handing over the evidence?”
“That’s right.”
“What do you think, Boss?”
“I also think that’s the best option.”
Even while answering that way, President Baek’s expression didn’t look entirely satisfied.
It seems like.
He’s thinking the same thing as me.
“The Superhuman Bureau doesn’t seem like they’ll keep their promises.”
“The problem is we don’t have alternatives.”
President Baek let out a thin sigh.
“It should be fine for now, but we never know when the situation might change again.”
“What if we open the evidence and pressure them?”
“They say even that won’t be easy since we already pressured them once with the Turang Gun incident.”
I don’t like accommodating the Superhuman Bureau.
“If you want, I’ll proceed with mentioning this case at an official venue as well.”
“The Rift Management Agency is okay with that?”
“I’ll persuade them.”
Hmm.
I don’t like it.
We keep being in the position of getting played by the Superhuman Bureau’s schemes.
I refuse to be dragged around one-sidedly.
“Let’s demand compensation.”
“If we demand material compensation, they might use that as an excuse for additional attacks.”
“That would actually be better.”
“Pardon?”
“I’m thinking of giving them a taste of their own medicine.”
Cross Gate is said to be connected to various places around the world.
There must be a Cross Gate entrance on the Chinese mainland too.
If I follow the blacksmith team, there’s a very high chance of meeting Chinese Hunters.
“What they did. Let’s pay them back in kind.”
“Will you be alright?”
“The Superhuman Bureau started it first.”
If you try to stab others.
You should be prepared to get stabbed yourself as well.
That’s basic human nature.
“I’m going to smash them to pieces.”
“Understood.”
“The satisfaction will surge even more when undead made from the compensation we extracted from those bastards show their prowess.”
“Is there any specific byproduct you desire?”
“Wait a moment.”
I had become too absorbed in thoughts of screwing over the Superhuman Bureau.
So when asked about the byproducts I actually needed, I couldn’t answer immediately.
“Jung Shin-ho received a Sub-Dragon Heart, didn’t he?”
“Yes.”
“I’ll ask for that too.”
Sub-Dragon Heart.
A precious byproduct that can be obtained from drakes with an extremely low probability.
An item that surely contains Dragon Essence.
Since it’s as difficult to obtain as plucking stars from the sky, getting it this time would definitely be helpful.
“It seems like it would be sufficient to convey our message.”
“Pardon?”
“There’s no clearer message than asking for the same byproduct they gave when recruiting Jung Shin-ho.”
Eh.
I just thoughtlessly asked for something valuable.
This must be what they mean by “a cow backing up and catching a mouse.”
Slurp.
Boss practically downed the steaming hot coffee in one go and stood up from his seat.
“I’ll convey our intentions to the Rift Bureau.”
“Ah. Yes. Please take care of it.”
President Baek hurriedly got up from his seat.
I wonder if he’s too busy.
Even though I wanted to reduce his workload, issues kept arising that absolutely required Boss’s help.
“Master. I have something to tell you.”
“Hm?”
“You know that booklet we obtained from the Gate a few months ago.”
Which Gate is she talking about?
“Aren’t you referring to the place where you found Schne?”
“Ah. Right.”
Quite a long time had passed since I left the translation to Ingrid.
With so much work, I naturally forgot about it.
“The translation is finished.”
“Oh. You finally finished the translation.”
“Would you like to check it together at the Death Forge?”
“Sure. Let’s go right now.”
I also downed the rest of my drink and stood up from my seat.
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