My Catastrophic‑Level Summon Devours Gates - Chapter 33

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Episode 33

 

[Superhuman Supervision Administration].

 

China’s only Hunter (superhuman) related organization.

 

A guild established by civilians?

 

The Chinese government legally prohibited Hunters from operating individually or in private organizations.

 

―Unite for the peace and well-being of the people.

 

That was merely the surface reason.

 

In reality, it was to thoroughly control Hunters who had become strategic resources after the Great Cataclysm.

 

Perhaps because of this.

 

Since Hunter awakening rates are proportional to population.

 

China had numerous Hunters, but the proportion of strong ones among them was small.

 

While nurturing Hunters.

 

On the other hand, it was a contradictory situation of restraining and fearing them.

 

To overcome this contradiction, China had been enthusiastically working to secure high-grade Hunters for several years.

 

How?

 

“The Party has decided to increase the Superhuman Bureau’s budget by 30%.”

 

Money.

 

More money.

 

That’s right.

 

Though a socialist country, they solved it with money in a manner befitting a nation more capitalistic than anyone else.

 

Superhuman Bureau Director General Ling Shamei stroked his beard with his right hand.

 

“As expected of the Director.”

 

“We only trust in you, Director.”

 

“Heh heh. It’s all thanks to your hard work.”

 

The conversation among the high-ranking officials of the Superhuman Bureau maintained a consistently harmonious atmosphere.

 

Until just a few years ago.

 

They were constantly reprimanded for not having many strong individuals among China’s superhumans.

 

Although Hunters’ status grew increasingly important after the Great Cataclysm.

 

Due to China’s characteristic uniform culture, they failed to nurture many high-level Hunters.

 

But when Ling Shamei came as the new director, the atmosphere completely changed.

 

If we don’t have them, we can just buy them!

 

Over the past few years.

 

They had poached numerous A-grade and above Hunters and promising newcomers with guaranteed futures from various countries.

 

Among them, one promising candidate had recently even achieved S-grade.

 

“Are there any noteworthy talents these days?”

 

“An S-rank promotion has emerged from Korea.”

 

“That small country certainly produces many talented individuals.”

 

“Aren’t they just pigs corrupted by capitalism? Show them The Party’s dignity and they’ll bow their heads immediately.”

 

That dignity was money.

 

A fact everyone knew.

 

He felt no shame about it.

 

“Have we identified their background?”

 

“Not yet.”

 

“Comrade. You need to work harder.”

 

Korea was a country requiring careful monitoring.

 

Geographically close.

 

Many outstanding Hunters had emerged from there.

 

As a hypothetical enemy nation ranked second after America, they always kept their attention focused on it.

 

“I apologize. There’s another Hunter we’ve been making contact with recently, so I’ve been putting more effort into that.”

 

“Do you think we’ll get a positive response?”

 

“If you could give me just a little more time and budget…”

 

“Do what you can.”

 

“Thank you!”

 

“And quickly look into that S-rank promotion as well.”

 

“Understood.”

 

“Let’s all work hard.”

 

Ling Shamei laughed heartily.

 

Contrary to his expression.

 

A thread of displeasure was stirring in his heart.

 

‘Does our great nation think it would fall behind some small country?’

 

The journey to make China great again.

 

The Superhuman Bureau would become the cornerstone of that great endeavor.

 

Ling Shamei was certain of it.

 

* * *

 

The next day.

 

As soon as morning came, I headed to the Domain of Challenge.

 

“Hello.”

 

Perhaps because I’d seen them several times.

 

I greeted the Hunter demolition team, who had become quite familiar.

 

“Yes, big brother!”

 

“Suddenly?”

 

“Haven’t we just been riding your coattails every time?”

 

“I’m grateful, so I’ll call you big brother.”

 

“It was my idea!”

 

Excuse me.

 

The idea provider has XY chromosomes though.

 

“If you make lots of money, you’re big brother!”

 

The team’s only female Hunter spoke cheerfully.

 

Hmm.

 

It’s a sound argument, so I have nothing to refute.

 

【Hahaha. They bow their heads to your greatness.】

 

【They should serve you as Master. These kids have no manners.】

 

【Hmm. That’s a decent opinion. Mage. We’ll need to educate them once we enter the Gate.】

 

Don’t bond over something like that.

 

【You disapprove?】

 

No.

 

I’m grateful they called me big brother.

 

But I was thinking of gradually retiring from going back and forth to the Domain of Challenge.

 

Two Armed Zombie Warriors with D+ combat power.

 

Ingrid, who’s the same grade and even possesses the cheat skill [Eclipse].

 

I’m planning to upgrade Sir Isra’s specs soon too.

 

With this force, wouldn’t it be fine to aim for C-rank Gates?

 

【Can’t you enter those?】

 

Not all of them are like that.

 

I can enter places where entry restrictions are specified as C-rank and below or between C and D.

 

I’ve also completed the Armed Zombie Warrior creation method.

 

Though the Fragmented Soul Stone buff effect is somewhat disappointing, there’s no need to be obsessed with this place.

 

【You grow faster by facing stronger enemies.】

 

【Securing funds would also make material procurement easier.】

 

Now that your faces are familiar, it’s time to part ways.

 

We met through random matching, so let’s not attach too much meaning to it.

 

“Then let’s go.”

 

This time too, a forest thick with vegetation appeared.

 

They say there are five patterns.

 

But I’ve only seen the Corridor Type and Forest.

 

I wonder if it’s good luck.

 

Or bad luck.

 

【Since only places where Fragmented Soul Stones appear have come up, isn’t that fortunate?】

 

That makes… sense!

 

“Kurrrrrk!”

 

Rough breathing sounds rang in my ears.

 

Orcs approaching from the distance.

 

[Death Space : 3/10 → 1/10]

 

[Gale Knights Order – Member Summoning]

 

The two Armed Zombie Warriors who had been incorporated into the knight order didn’t need to be stored in Death Space.

 

Sir Isra, having finished his battle preparations, flashed his menacing eyes.

 

【Give me the command. Tell me to slaughter the enemies!】

 

“Wait a moment.”

 

There’s something I want to try.

 

I spread my palm.

 

And rearrange mana in front of it.

 

The power to twist the rules of the world and perform miracles.

 

Magic.

 

[Fireball]

 

I recall the sensation of shooting at the training dummy.

 

Heavenly Martial Body reads the orcs’ path.

 

Master of Magic analyzed the trajectory when thrown.

 

As the two talents meshed together.

 

Whoosh.

 

It hit the charging orc group precisely.

 

Boom!

 

It exploded.

 

One of the three orcs died instantly.

 

The other two also suffered various wounds.

 

“Kurrrrrk!”

 

Look at those eyes rolling back.

 

They’re limping from the pain but still charging.

 

[Fireball]

 

Yeah.

 

It’s over before they arrive.

 

The two orcs, cooked golden brown, collapsed.

 

【Excellent, Master!】

 

【Both power and accuracy have improved.】

 

【It’s all because you have an excellent teacher.】

 

【The mage only watched, didn’t she?】

 

【I was the one who guided you, you know?】

 

The charred black orc corpses.

 

Phew.

 

The Magic Stone wasn’t damaged.

 

Just how powerful was Ingrid’s combination magic?

 

“You know how to use magic too?”

 

“Yes.”

 

Since yesterday.

 

“Hyung. Wasn’t Summon your main thing?”

 

“That’s right.”

 

“You look stronger than Mi-jeong though.”

 

“Hey! Hyung’s magic is Fireball, you know?”

 

The Hunter in charge of magic shouted back.

 

“It was good that I brought popcorn again this time.”

 

Why on earth do you bring that stuff?

 

“We have snacks for you too, hyung.”

 

“Ah. Thanks.”

 

These guys are thoroughly prepared.

 

Maybe it’s because I used my brain for Mana Rearrangement.

 

I was getting hungry, so this worked out well.

 

I took a good bite of the Energy Bar and ate it.

 

Then used Fireball once more.

 

Kwaang!

 

【Could you try delaying the mana release timing by 0.2 seconds?】

 

“Got it.”

 

Kwaaaang!

 

Oh.

 

The destructive power got a bit stronger?

 

【Even with the same technique, the power changes depending on when you release it.】

 

After enthusiastically firing Fireballs at the orcs.

 

My mana quickly hit rock bottom.

 

If I push myself, I think I could use two or three more shots.

 

【Be careful of mana exhaustion.】

 

Yep.

 

But directly taking down monsters made my hands itch.

 

I have a Spare Bone Knife too.

 

Should I try slicing them directly?

 

【Don’t even think about it.】

 

“I didn’t say anything.”

 

【It’s written all over your face, Master.】

 

【Why is your hand going to the sword hilt?】

 

Damn.

 

Using magic from the rear is fine.

 

But directly brawling with monsters isn’t allowed, right?

 

Now I have two masters to serve.

 

“Guuuuk. Kill.”

 

“Guuk. Destroy.”

 

The two reinforced Armed Zombie Warriors crushed the orcs.

 

【Haap!】

 

Sir Isra overcame his lacking specs with technique.

 

【How dare you show killing intent toward Master?】

 

[Flame Beat]

 

Bang―

 

Ingrid precisely aimed for vital spots, taking them down with just one or two E-rank spells.

 

“Excuse me. You said your name was Mi-jeong, right?”

 

“Yes, sir.”

 

“That’s not easy to do, is it?”

 

“Oh my. I couldn’t even imitate that. I’d need to fire at least five Ice Bolts.”

 

The Mage Hunter replied with a start.

 

I wasn’t going to ask her to try it, but isn’t she getting too surprised?

 

“Kuruluk. Challengers. How impudent······.”

 

【How dare a mere orc talk back to Master?】

 

A fireball struck the Orc Mage’s face.

 

After the acrid smoke cleared, a mangled face was revealed.

 

“Kurrrr. Cowardly!”

 

【To speak of cowardice when you can’t even recognize the difference in power.】

 

Slash―

 

It was a boss that Sir Isra and just one Armed Zombie Warrior could easily hunt.

 

Spec increase from the Undead Master effect.

 

With Ingrid and another Armed Zombie Warrior added to that.

 

A mere Orc Mage was no match.

 

[You have cleared the D-rank Gate.]

 

[Grade – SSS]

 

[You are rewarded with 100 D-rank Magic Stones.]

 

Now I don’t even feel excited.

 

Should I move up to C-rank?

 

【It’s a Fragmented Soul Stone.】

 

【There’s also some clothing.】

 

[Old Mage’s Robe]

 

Grade: Magic

 

Classification: Clothing

 

Durability: 127/150

 

A robe worn by a mage for a long time.

 

Helps with magic operation.

 

*Mental Focus Lv 23

 

*Mana Circulation Lv 19

 

【It’s something that smells musty.】

 

“Can Revived Ones smell things too?”

 

【No. It just feels that way.】

 

Unknown mage gentleman.

 

I’m sorry.

 

It’s not something I did wrong.

 

But I feel a sense of duty to apologize.

 

Decent good performance.

 

Since it has magic enhancement effects, I decided to give it to Ingrid.

 

【Finally, the third Knight Order Member!】

 

【Tch.】

 

【Hahahaha. I, Isra, am the one who assists Master the best.】

 

Hmm.

 

Can’t Ingrid see them?

 

“I’ll use this somewhere else.”

 

【Ah! Ahhh!!】

 

Don’t make that shocked expression.

 

The wavelength is a bit different from what the Twin Living Armor drops.

 

If my thoughts are correct…

 

【The path back has opened.】

 

Ah.

 

My thoughts went on too long.

 

I put the Orc Mage corpse in Death Space.

 

“Shall we go?”

 

When we came out of the Gate, it was quite chaotic.

 

Did the news of the SSS-grade clear come out a bit early?

 

Well, we’re not the only Hunters nearby, so it should be fine.

 

“Isn’t that Director Baek from Chilseong Guild?”

 

“Didn’t he discover Kim Ji-hoon?”

 

“Could he be here looking for the Hunter who cleared SSS-grade?”

 

Chilseong?

 

They’re one of the Domestic Big Five.

 

Looks like someone high up made the trip personally.

 

Wow.

 

Park Min-ho, your market value has gone up quite a bit.

 

“We’ll keep our mouths shut.”

 

The Melee Dealer made a gesture of zipping his lips shut.

 

You don’t need to go that far.

 

Though if you want to, I won’t stop you.

 

Step— Step—

 

Is it just my imagination?

 

Why.

 

Does it seem like he’s looking at me and coming this way?

 

“You’re Hunter Park Min-ho, right?”

 

Gulp.

 

I was right.

 

“Yes. That’s correct.”

 

“Congratulations on passing the S-rank promotion evaluation.”

 

Right.

 

What a refined way of expressing that you already know everything.

 

“My name is Baek Seong-hyeon. If you have time, could we talk for a moment?”

 

The Random Team Members glanced at me and then.

 

“Take your time talking, big brother.”

 

“We’ll head out first!”

 

And then they quickly slipped away.

 

They could have taken me with them.

 

But Director Jung Seung-il has already filled my quota for high-ranking officials.

 

Can’t be helped.

 

It would be awkward to send away someone who came all this way to have a good(?) conversation.

 

“Yes. Let’s do that.”

 

Now then.

 

What did you prepare and bring?

 

Let me hear it once.

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