My Catastrophic‑Level Summon Devours Gates - Chapter 38
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Episode 38
The night when the Gate Break erupted in Guui-dong.
Every media outlet covered the incident as breaking news.
[Gate Break occurs in the heart of Seoul!]
[Break-free zone shattered for the first time in 2 years.]
[The threat of Gates—is this really acceptable?]
Around the world.
No.
Even just looking at Korea, Breaks themselves were fairly common occurrences.
Gates that burst on average once every 10 days.
Why is that?
Gates don’t only appear in populated areas.
Mountain regions over 1,000 meters above sea level.
Remote coastal areas with little human traffic.
It wasn’t easy to manage or subjugate all the randomly appearing Gates.
And there’s one more thing.
Due to entry restrictions, they had to deploy Hunters who met the conditions.
Places far from the city.
What if it’s a Gate with strict entry restrictions on top of that?
It’s better to leave it alone until it becomes a Break, then have high-grade Hunters hunt the boss monster.
This work is called ‘kkakddugi.’
However.
‘Kkakddugi’ was prohibited in civilian residential areas.
This was why the Break erupting in Seoul was even more shocking.
However.
The Gate bursting in the heart of Seoul didn’t receive as much attention as one might think.
[Miracle on the Han River! Zero casualties from Break!]
[Official Rift Bureau announcement: No casualties or property damage.]
[Passing Hunter helps resolve the situation?]
[Swift Rift Bureau response and civilian Hunter assistance save citizens!]
Situation concluded without a single casualty!
Even in major cities like New York, London, and Paris, Gates that couldn’t be managed sometimes burst.
Once they burst, casualties occur whether large or small.
Gate Breaks were incidents that involved property damage as well.
However.
This Break occurred without any warning, yet not a single casualty occurred.
And one media outlet succeeded in conducting an interview with a student who was nearby during the Break.
―This is KNN Reporter Ju Seong-yeon. You said you saw monsters during this Break incident.
―Yes. I thought I was going to die.
―You must be shaken, but thank you for agreeing to this interview. What was the situation like at the time?
―I saw the disaster alert and was heading to the evacuation shelter when the monster suddenly…
―Ah. That really could have been a disaster.
The student being interviewed was breathing shakily.
―I don’t know what would have happened if that Hunter hadn’t helped me.
―Would you like to say something to the Hunter who might be watching the news?
―Thank you for saving me!
[Was it a passing Hunter who resolved the Gate Break?]
[Rift Management Agency officially expresses gratitude to the Hunter who helped resolve this incident.]
[Body camera footage from the Break partially released! What was the urgent situation at the scene?]
The body camera worn by the Response Department Hunter also appeared on the news.
Though they edited out some of the brutal parts.
The urgency of the Break was sufficiently conveyed.
[TastyPancake]
―Why are undead fighting each other?
└ We’ve socially agreed to call that a Necromancer.
[Fee]
―But there aren’t any necromancers domestically, right?
└ Yeah. It’s a rare profession.
[ByeHehe]
―Response Department got carried.
└ Yeah. If the Response Department Hunter hadn’t held out, there would have been civilian casualties, right?
From the Rift Bureau’s perspective, this was footage that could easily be criticized as taking credit.
Nevertheless.
Director Jung Seung-il released the footage to the media.
Kim Seong-woo, the Hunter who was deployed during the Break incident, also conducted an interview.
―It was a Hunter who commanded undead.
―The boss monster was a C-rank Ghoul. It was probably a variant.
―The Hunters who entered thinking it was D-rank were killed, causing the mana distribution to spike dramatically, which appears to be the cause of the Break.
―Seriously. If it weren’t for that Hunter, we would have had mass casualties.
[Who is the passing Hunter who was active during the Break incident?]
[Hunter who commands undead servants, known to be D-rank Hunter Park Min-ho.]
[Hypnos]
―Park Min-ho? Isn’t that the S-rank promotion candidate?
└ That’s right. Same name.
[Ellie]
―The S-rank promotion candidate is a Necromancer?
└ Nothing’s been revealed yet.
[Euk]
―If they’re the same person, wouldn’t that be S-rank material?
└ No getting excited.
└ But it’s possible, right?
└ Don’t you know getting excited leads to failure?
The comments literally exploded!
Rumors about an S-rank appearing in the promotion exam had spread quite a bit.
The highest rank to appear domestically in 5 years!
Since the S-rank protagonist hadn’t stepped forward, only rumors were circulating
But when speculation arose that he was the hero who resolved the Break incident, it became a huge issue.
It was natural for online comments to catch fire.
“A D-rank solo killed a C-rank boss monster?”
“Isn’t that amazing?”
“Was he hiding his identity and only stepped up because of the Break?”
People watching the news were also busy mentioning Min-ho.
In bars.
In homes.
And anywhere else TVs were on.
All across South Korea.
The name Park Min-ho was being mentioned non-stop.
In this situation.
What about Min-ho, the protagonist of all this attention?
“Snore. Snore.”
Gate clearing, undead modification, and even getting caught up in a Break.
Having gone through various incidents, he had collapsed from exhaustion in his studio apartment.
Buzzzzzz!
Buzzz!
Unaware that his mobile phone was on fire.
* * *
Clang! Claang!
Night had fallen, but the fires of Hanil Forge had not gone out.
“Let’s call it a day.”
“Yes, Master.”
The person called the greatest Craftsman in South Korea.
Han Yo-han set down his hammer.
“You worked hard today as well.”
“Shall we have a drink?”
“Oh my. Of course I prepared it.”
“I really chose my Chief Apprentice well.”
Han Yo-han, who had been chuckling, suddenly became serious.
“What about the side dishes?”
“Bossam triple combination.”
“Excellent.”
Even the side dish setup that goes well with makgeolli.
It was a perfect setup that satisfied the heart of South Korea’s greatest Craftsman.
A drinking table set up in the workshop.
As soon as they turned on the TV, breaking news came on.
“There seems to have been a Break, Master.”
“It’s fortunate there were no casualties.”
While watching the news without much thought.
“Master. Please have a drink…”
Nam Jin-woo, who was pouring the drink, froze in place.
Trickle—
“Chief Apprentice. The precious liquor is overflowing.”
“Th-th-th-that.”
“Did a ghost appear or something?”
“It’s that guy!!!”
Nam Jin-woo’s finger pointing at the TV.
It was a scene showing body camera footage from a Response Team Hunter.
“Who is it?”
“You know, don’t you!”
“What?”
“The newcomer who handled bone amazingly well!”
Han Yo-han’s eyes widened.
“Really!”
“Yes!”
“Didn’t you say he was a Blacksmith?”
“He commanded Undead back then, so I’m certain!”
How could I forget?
When refining bones.
There was an Undead Summoned Being watching from the side.
I didn’t question how someone with the Blacksmith Trait could also be good at combat.
The person I had been desperately searching for.
The fact that he appeared on TV was more important.
“Park Min-ho.”
“I’ll go find him right away!”
“You only know his name, don’t you?”
“Ah.”
Han Yo-han downed the overflowing makgeolli in one gulp.
“Ahh. Tastes good.”
“What should we do, Master?”
“If I ask people I know, we’ll find him quickly.”
The people Han Yo-han ‘knew’ were hardly ordinary.
The network of South Korea’s greatest Craftsman.
Since he was someone who never complained or asked for favors.
There were plenty of big shots who would listen if he made a request.
“Let’s meet him and have a chat.”
“Yes!”
While master and disciple were burning with enthusiasm.
Someone else was frowning as they watched the breaking news.
‘Is this Director Jung Seung-il’s work?’
Baek Seong-hyeon ran his right hand through his hair.
By tomorrow.
The entire nation would know that Min-ho was an S-rank promotion candidate.
He hadn’t expected the secret to be maintained.
They had made such a commotion at the Domain of Challenge while making contact with Hunter Min-ho.
The remaining Domestic Big Five were already catching wind of it and making moves.
The problem was that he was receiving attention as the main figure in resolving the Break incident.
‘Other guilds might open their wallets wider.’
S-rank promotion was also a remarkable achievement.
However.
Solo hunting a C-rank boss monster so soon after D-rank promotion was an entirely different matter.
And a necromancer type at that?
A rare profession, and just awakening to it guaranteed at least B-rank status.
With exceptional talent proven and even a high-tier profession.
It wasn’t hard to guess how much more budget the Domestic Big Five would unleash.
‘What is he aiming for, Director Jung Seung-il?’
Body camera disclosure.
The intention was obvious.
To publicize Min-ho’s value.
What could be gained by going that far?
Competition among the Big 5 Guilds?
‘Even if Hunter Park Min-ho’s price goes up, there’s nothing to gain for the Rift Bureau.’
With the meager budget the Rift Bureau operates on.
They can’t even present a business card to the Big 5 Guilds.
What on earth is he thinking?
‘No. Director Jung Seung-il’s intentions are a secondary issue.’
Like an awl in a sack.
Min-ho’s true worth was revealed far too quickly than expected.
Now that it’s come to this.
Chilseong Guild must also raise the stakes.
‘Actually, it might be easier to talk now.’
To secure a contract fee of 10 billion won.
He had to make desperate pleas to Chilseong Group Headquarters.
The Rift Bureau’s announcement became excellent proof that his judgment was correct.
Having organized his thoughts, Baek Seong-hyeon reached for his mobile phone.
From now on, it’s a speed battle.
Chilseong Guild already has the first-mover advantage.
By moving even faster.
They would obtain the shining gem.
While Baek Seong-hyeon was taking action.
Various guilds, including the Domestic Big Five, were investigating Min-ho.
“Where’s his hometown?”
“Check everything – elementary, middle, high school, university!”
“Find out who his family and close friends are too!”
The recruitment war over Min-ho was just beginning.
* * *
It’s a familiar ceiling.
“Ughhhhh.”
Ever since meeting Sir Isra, every morning has been refreshing.
Not because I’m in a good mood.
It’s thanks to the effect of [Heavenly Martial Body] completely recovering my fatigue.
【Did you cough?】
“Alright.”
I habitually grabbed my mobile phone.
Huh?
Why is it turned off?
I don’t remember turning it off before sleeping.
Even pressing the button firmly won’t turn it on.
【It kept lighting up continuously while you were sleeping.】
Did someone call me?
Even so.
To drain the battery after just a few calls.
I only bought this mobile phone a year ago, do I need to replace the battery already?
【It wasn’t just a few times.】
“Huh?”
【It was dozens. No, hundreds of times.】
Come on. That’s quite an exaggeration.
Even hunting down a convenience store night shift part-timer wouldn’t involve calling over a hundred times.
【To be exact, there were 324 calls.】
Why are you being so specific?
Half-believing, I plugged in the charger.
After waiting a bit, I pressed the power button.
A moment later.
[Missed Calls]
―324 calls.
[Unread Messages]
―1,159 messages.
What on earth.
What happened while I was sleeping?
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This chapter was translated by Lunox Team. To support us and help keep this series going, visit our website: LunoxScans.com
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