My Catastrophic‑Level Summon Devours Gates - Chapter 39

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Episode 39

 

What the hell.

 

Why are there over 300 missed calls?

 

Most of them are unknown numbers.

 

The only familiar ones are a few hometown friends, my parents, and my registry mate.

 

Let me figure out what’s going on first.

 

[Mom]

 

Ring— Ring—

 

“Mom. It’s me. What’s going on…”

 

—Are you okay?!!

 

Geez.

 

That startled me.

 

“Me? I’m fine.”

 

—I heard you got caught up in a Break incident!

 

I didn’t get caught up in it, I went there on my own.

 

Wait.

 

“How do you know about that, Mom?”

 

—Look at you. My son is all over the news, how could I not know.

 

Am I still half asleep?

 

It was definitely Korean, but I couldn’t quite understand it.

 

News?

 

Why would that be.

 

—Anyway, I was worried, but I’m glad you’re okay. Son.

 

“Nothing happened to me. My subordinates did all the fighting.”

 

My parents also know what my ability is.

 

They’re the ones who silently supported me even when I was stuck at E-rank for 5 years.

 

They told me to come back to my hometown anytime if things got tough.

 

But I gritted my teeth and endured, so I haven’t been able to visit and greet them properly for years.

 

From the perspective of someone who came to Seoul, going back without achieving anything feels like defeat.

 

—Still, take care of yourself.

 

“Don’t you know your son? I don’t do dangerous things.”

 

—You?

 

“Yeeeah.”

 

—Yeah right.

 

Wow.

 

Good heavens.

 

【She knows you very well indeed.】

 

Knows me well, my foot!

 

【Do you think I don’t know how many times you put your hand on the sword hilt?】

 

Tch.

 

I got caught.

 

―Take care of your health. Don’t overdo it.

 

“Yeeees.”

 

―Call Father too.

 

“I will.”

 

Click―

 

The call ended.

 

This is just great.

 

Instead of understanding the situation, I just got lectured and that was it.

 

【She seems to care for you greatly.】

 

“I’m grateful.”

 

【Be filial before you can no longer see her again.】

 

Is Gyeong joining the nagging brigade too?

 

Still.

 

I understood the general situation.

 

“Let me do some searching.”

 

I turned on the internet and realized within one second.

 

Searching?

 

Why would I need to do that.

 

【Real-time Search Terms】

 

1. Guui-dong Necromancer

 

2. Guui-dong Gate Break

 

3. Park Min-ho Necromancer

 

4. S-rank Promotion

 

….

 

My name pops up right when I turn on the internet.

 

“Whoa.”

 

What on earth.

 

What is all this about.

 

I calmed my trembling heart and clicked on the number one search term.

 

[Body Camera Analysis from A to Z.]

 

[Park Min-ho’s Undead, Something Different About Them?]

 

[Objective Analysis! Variant Monster vs Undead Minion’s Brilliant Move]

 

…

 

I clicked on a random video.

 

A video that appeared to be from a Response Team Hunter’s perspective came up.

 

Me being escorted by Armed Zombie Warriors.

 

Sir Isra single-handedly tearing through the battlefield.

 

Even Ingrid handling both restraint and firepower projection with unconventional magic application.

 

“Wow.”

 

Seeing it like this gave a completely different feeling.

 

They really do fight well.

 

―Look. See here? The sword-wielding Undead is charging in.

 

―Ghouls have incredibly tough bodies. They’re like steel, so hitting them like that would normally just scrape the skin.

 

―But it cuts through in one strike.

 

―Why is that amazing, you ask?

 

―Look here. Hunter Park Min-ho is said to be D-rank. His familiars are also D-rank, C-rank at best, but they can’t utilize both that speed and power.

 

A YouTuber who specializes in analyzing Hunters was pointing out Sir Isra’s actions one by one, continuously expressing amazement.

 

【It’s just a trivial trick, yet they’re so surprised.】

 

How should I handle Sir’s cheeks trembling like that?

 

―I don’t know what that magic is.

 

―Magic has set frameworks. Even with 100 proficiency, you can’t just modify it however you want, right?

 

―But look. The release range is completely arbitrary.

 

―You’ve played fighting games, right? You have to input commands for techniques to come out. Magic is exactly like that.

 

―It’s an application method that breaks away from the system, but I don’t know.

 

【Hoho. This person has a good eye.】

 

【They rated me higher. Mage.】

 

【Oh my. Is it because you’re an Iron Head that you don’t understand the context? They’re saying my ability is superior.】

 

【What?!】

 

Right. Right.

 

Kids grow through fighting.

 

Whether the two familiars were arguing or not, I looked at the comment reactions.

 

[Pilsa]

 

―Analysis recommended

 

[ENNU]

 

―Wasn’t he actually C-rank?

 

└ Rift Management Agency certified it.

 

[Maemok]

 

―Is that kind of potential possible at D-rank?

 

└ Jung Shin-ho would be worth comparing, wouldn’t he?

 

└└ If you look at Jung Shin-ho’s D-rank videos, he barely managed 1v1 against a D-rank boss.

 

└ You don’t know Hunters. He’s not quite at Jung Shin-ho’s level.

 

└ You’re a Chilseong staff member, aren’t you?

 

【This is rather unpleasant.】

 

“Let you two discuss who’s stronger.”

 

【There’s no need for discussion. I’m stronger.】

 

【You Iron Head!】

 

【The unpleasant part is something else.】

 

Sir Isra pointed to the reply.

 

【In a place where your achievements are being praised, someone else is being mentioned!】

 

“Ah. Jung Shin-ho deserves that.”

 

He passed the S-rank promotion exam 5 years ago.

 

He’s now predicted to be the Hunter with the highest possibility of becoming the eleventh S-rank Hunter domestically—quite an impressive fellow.

 

Chilseong Guild provided him with full support, both material and spiritual, didn’t they?

 

My lips were itching.

 

I had been stuck at E-rank for 5 years.

 

How long had I lived being called the weakest at the Hunter Office?

 

In just one week.

 

People were comparing me to Jung Shin-ho, who was said to have the best talent domestically.

 

I was deeply moved.

 

【Straighten your back.】

 

Sir Isra lightly patted my shoulder.

 

【You will become the world’s greatest.】

 

【For once, I agree with Iron Head’s opinion.】

 

Right.

 

If I’m going to do it.

 

Let’s aim for the world’s best.

 

Sir Isra and Ingrid.

 

With these two, it might be possible—courage welled up within me.

 

【There’s something I felt while fighting this time.】

 

“Do you need additional modification?”

 

【Ah. I’m fine for now. It’s not my problem, it’s you.】

 

Who, me?

 

【Two Armed Zombie Warriors alone aren’t enough for defense.】

 

“I didn’t get hurt even a little bit though.”

 

【If not for the mage’s restraint, monsters would have broken through!】

 

“You defended well, so that’s good enough.”

 

【Gaaah! Anyway, to thoroughly protect you, we need to strengthen the Knight Order’s forces!】

 

Ingrid.

 

Won’t you break down this flimsy logic for me?

 

【I agree. Iron Head is saying many correct things today.】

 

What.

 

Weren’t we supposed to need more Mage Undead?

 

Why are you joining forces only at times like this!

 

【I’m not saying to use all of Death Space.】

 

【It would be good to at least fill the Knight Order limit of 5.】

 

You’re not the ones creating Undead.

 

How much hammer swinging would I have to do to make three additional Armed Zombie Warriors?

 

My vision was already going dark.

 

* * *

 

A building located about 100 meters away from the Chinese Embassy in Korea in Myeongdong.

 

On the first floor is a Chinese restaurant called ‘Dongbang Suksoo’.

 

An ordinary-looking restaurant.

 

It has a fairly spacious interior that seems to have had thought put into its design.

 

However.

 

Despite the spacious restaurant, there were hardly any customers.

 

It was so quiet that one might worry whether they could pay the monthly rent.

 

Someone entered the restaurant.

 

“Welcome.”

 

“Two bowls of thin noodles and one fish-flavored pork. And two bottles of bamboo leaf liquor, please.”

 

“There are plenty of seats in the back, sit anywhere you like.”

 

The staff member who answered curtly didn’t spare the customer a single glance.

 

The man who finished ordering passed by with an unconcerned attitude.

 

The man who went toward the back of the store looked around once.

 

Tap— Ta-tap—

 

He lightly tapped the floor with his foot.

 

The wall slid left and right without a sound.

 

Stairs leading underground appeared.

 

The man descended without hesitation toward the place without a single point of light.

 

Under dim lighting, there was someone sitting in front of an empty table.

 

“Nice to meet you, Hunter Jung Shin-ho.”

 

“What should I call you?”

 

“Please call me Ling Mei.”

 

“You’re a bigger shot than I expected. My apologies.”

 

“Please make yourself comfortable.”

 

“If I switch ships, you’ll be my superior, so how could I do that?”

 

“Hehehe. That’s pleasant to hear.”

 

Ling Mei.

 

The Director of the Superhuman Management Bureau, who held great power in China, had come to the restaurant in disguise.

 

The person sitting across from her was a Hunter who might become the eleventh S-rank in Korea.

 

It was Jung Shin-ho, the promising talent of Chilseong Guild.

 

“What would you like to have?”

 

“I’m fine. If I eat here, I’ll probably get indigestion.”

 

A basement that seemed empty of people.

 

In reality, Chinese Public Security Hunters were monitoring the situation.

 

Though they were A-rank Hunters skilled in stealth, they couldn’t escape Jung Shin-ho’s senses.

 

“Indeed. You’re impressive.”

 

Clap— Clap—

 

Jung Shin-ho didn’t hide his displeasure.

 

“Enough with the empty flattery.”

 

“Since you said you won’t eat, let’s get to the main point.”

 

Ling Mei presented the documents she had prepared.

 

Eyes moving quickly.

 

“Triple the salary is appealing.”

 

“It’s natural when serving someone precious.”

 

“The mandatory participation in Gate Break defense is a bit concerning though.”

 

“I understand Korea has the same clause.”

 

“That’s for Gate raids. Since I belong to a guild, I don’t need to participate in Breaks mandatorily.”

 

“If you wish, we’ll slightly increase the minimum number of Gate raids and remove the mandatory Break defense.”

 

Jung Shin-ho finally nodded as if satisfied.

 

‘What this arrogant brat is thinking is obvious.’

 

Ling Mei suppressed her laughter.

 

Forced mobilization during Breaks?

 

She hadn’t even expected that.

 

China wasn’t as narrow as this peninsula.

 

The vast continent.

 

It was better to neglect questionable Gates, let them become Breaks.

 

Then mobilize Hunters afterward to close them.

 

And such high-level personnel were better deployed near Communist Party officials’ homes.

 

Or when high-difficulty Gates appeared near buildings owned by officials.

 

“You’re really giving me the Sub-Dragon Heart?”

 

“Of course.”

 

“With that, I can definitely aim for S-rank promotion!”

 

Sub-Dragon Heart.

 

This was the catalyst that made Jung Shin-ho decide to transfer.

 

The special class [Dragon Knight].

 

To further enhance that ability, he needed a Sub-Dragon Heart.

 

However.

 

Currently, Gates where Sub-Dragon Hearts could be obtained were only located in China.

 

He had tried to somehow obtain one through Chilseong Guild.

 

But as you can see, they failed to produce results.

 

‘I’ve given the guild my money’s worth for their investment, haven’t I?’

 

Jung Shin-ho felt no shame.

 

At this point, he should move on to bigger waters.

 

He thought Korea was too small a stage for him.

 

“What about my family?”

 

“Once you sign, we’ll comfortably escort them to the motherland.”

 

If the Korean Government found out about this, they wouldn’t stand idly by.

 

Preparations to move both Jung Shin-ho and his family to China had already been made.

 

“Oh, by the way. There’s been quite a commotion lately about a Hunter named Park Min-ho.”

 

“He’s just a greenhorn.”

 

The answer came out without a moment’s hesitation.

 

Jung Shin-ho’s face twisted slightly.

 

As if it was ages ago that he had been delighted about obtaining a Sub-Dragon Heart, his displeasure was clearly visible.

 

“Even so, could he possibly match Hunter Jung Shin-ho?”

 

“When I was D-rank, I was far superior to that Park Min-ho guy.”

 

“Of course. You’re absolutely right.”

 

“Does the Superhuman Management Bureau even show interest in him?”

 

“Well, work is work.”

 

“Don’t worry. A mere D-rank like that will show his true colors soon enough.”

 

“Hahaha. We only trust Hunter Jung Shin-ho.”

 

Even while saying that.

 

Ling Mei’s mind was working swiftly.

 

Park Min-ho.

 

If she had her way, she’d want to make contact with that Hunter too and bring him to China.

 

‘If we steal away Jung Shin-ho, the Korean Government will be on guard.’

 

But making a move on Park Min-ho would be difficult for the time being.

 

She wasn’t disappointed though.

 

The more Min-ho distinguished himself.

 

The more things he would need to become stronger would appear one by one.

 

All she had to do was let him know that China was the only country that could provide all of those things.

 

‘How exciting.’

 

Ling Mei chuckled softly.

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