My Catastrophic‑Level Summon Devours Gates - Chapter 77

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Episode 77

Before exiting the Tower of Ascension.

“Let’s take what we can.”

【Is there more to take?】

“Corpse Crafting understanding.”

【You’re planning to analyze the Skeleton Knight remains!】

“As expected of Ingrid.”

【Hohoho. How could that Iron Head comprehend Master’s intentions?】

【Gal!】

[Corpse Processing]

I projected mana into the Skeleton Knight remains.

One body won’t be enough to perfectly analyze the structure.

Still, thinking that every little bit helps…

[You have completely analyzed the Skeleton Knight’s structure.]

[You have mastered the Skeleton Knight crafting method.]

Huh?

Come again?

“It worked in one try.”

I had to grind through several Ghouls and Skeleton Archers to learn their crafting methods.

It felt a bit anticlimactic.

No.

Let’s think positively.

I can use the Skeleton Knight design plans as a basis to start modifying Sir Isra.

Revived Ones don’t have fixed grades.

It was the same when I first possessed Sir Isra.

By leaving only the soul and modifying the entire body, spec enhancement was possible.

【Spec enhancement is good, but I want to obtain a body.】

【You Iron Head. Who told you to be picky?】

【I have no skill in interfering with Lord’s dreams!】

Burp.

I hadn’t even eaten lunch, but my stomach felt full.

I’ve gotten everything I could get.

Without hesitation, I opened the door leading outside.

Creak.

Light leaked through the opened door crack.

After closing and opening my eyes several times, I saw dozens of reporters.

【It seems they were waiting for Lord.】

I figured as much.

Last time too, when I was promoted to S-rank, didn’t they have their eyes blazing trying to find me?

Since I unintentionally drew aggro during the C-rank promotion exam.

Knowing that I was the protagonist of that incident, I guessed they would have set up camp at the point where I entered.

Just as the reporters were about to open their mouths to say something.

“Hunter Park Min-ho belongs to our Ascension Agency.”

President Baek suddenly stood in front of me.

“We’ll take questions at a press conference later.”

A press conference?

Come on.

I’m not even a celebrity, why would I hold a press conference?

“Then you shouldn’t have made such bombshell statements.”

“Huh?”

“Didn’t you say in the interview that S-rank was a sure thing?”

Ah.

That.

It’s a tragedy caused by a small mistake.

“You said you were nervous about your first C-rank exam and all that. I was shocked when I saw the article.”

“Umm. I’m sorry.”

“Humility is good, but please be honest with me.”

Huh?

“If I had known this would happen, I would have blown the trumpet louder.”

“Weren’t you scolding me for misspeaking?”

“That’s right, and this is also right.”

Ugh.

Please just do one thing – either scold me or praise me.

* * *

[S-rank on first attempt, the emergence of the strongest rookie to shake Korea’s Hunter industry!]

[S-rank? It’s like dessert.]

[Secret to promotion in one month? Conquering over-grade Gates!]

[When is the next promotion exam? Within half a year at the latest…]

[YoungFish]

―Gives me chills, is it real that he got S-rank promotion in just one month?

└ Isn’t it possible if a major guild power-levels you?

└ Going in one month isn’t the first time

└ But getting S-rank in one try is the first.

└ Don’t you know getting S-rank in our country is the first since Jung Shin-ho?

[TastyPancake]

―Bartender, bring me a shot!

└ Why the patriotic fervor?

└ He qualifies for the Hunter Olympiad.

└ Ah. Right.

└ They’re already counting their chickens before they hatch when no one even said they’d participate lol.

[Ennu]

―Isn’t he just going to naturalize to China or Japan again?

└ It’s right for great powers to embrace outstanding Hunters.

└ You’re Chinese, aren’t you?

└ Public security uncle. Over here.

[Kari]

―Even searching through WHU data, there’s no case like this.

└ Possibility of a Hunter being hidden?

└ Why would they hide that? They’d make tons of money revealing it.

└ You’ve watched too many superhero movies, friend.

Explosive growth unprecedented not just in Korea but worldwide!

The Domestic Big Five didn’t show much reaction to the rookie who caused a stir in the Hunter industry.

From an outside perspective, that is.

“Contact with Director Baek Seong-hyeon. Is it possible?”

“Yes. We opened a line last time when he asked us to massage the media.”

“Can we make contact once more?”

“Would that be alright?”

“I’ll bow my head to Director Baek once, what of it.”

“You were the one who dismissed him, Chairman.”

At the executive’s point, Chilseong Guild leader Shin Jun-yeong showed a sneer.

“Perfect. Now I can prove that Father is human too.”

The reason A-rank Hunter Shin Jun-yeong could build one of the Domestic Big Five was thanks to the backing of Chilseong Group.

Background isn’t everything.

However.

Considering that ‘skill’ comes first in the Hunter industry.

It was an undeniable fact that the shadow cast behind Shin Jun-yeong was intense.

‘I’ll reduce the headquarters’ influence a bit with this opportunity.’

While keeping the succession structure in mind.

At the same time, a means to recruit skilled Hunters.

Regardless of whether the recruitment succeeds, it’s a beneficial situation for Shin Jun-yeong.

“Don’t mess around like with Mir.”

“Yes.”

On the other hand, Mir Guild Master Yong Cheon-woo didn’t hide his displeasure.

“Is it because of that Summoned Being?”

“Summoned Being?”

“I saw during the sparring that it was quite capable.”

“If the Guild Master praises it to that extent, it must be impressive.”

“It wasn’t an ordinary Zombie.”

“Even so, it’s a low-grade Undead. Once it grows, it won’t be useful.”

It was already certain that Min-ho was of the Necromancer type.

Undead have set grades.

Just as no matter how much you strengthen a Skeleton, it can’t match a Troll.

The secret behind Min-ho’s strength, his ‘beyond-grade level Minions,’ also had an expiration date.

Yong Cheon-woo nodded as if he liked the new HR Manager’s assessment.

“Right. That’s a correct observation.”

“How long do you think the expiration date will be, Guild Master?”

Yong Cheon-woo, who had reviewed the sparring scenes, finished his calculations.

“B-rank or higher would be difficult.”

Up to C-rank, with just persistence, one could generally rise within 5 years.

By raising levels through monster hunting.

And slipping a few times in the Tower of Ascension, promotion itself was possible.

“There’s a big difference between B-rank and C-rank.”

“Why else would it be called the Wall of Wailing?”

Warrior-type Hunters need Mana Emission skills.

Magic-type Hunters need to know how to deploy two or more spells.

To rise to B-rank.

Taking promotion exams multiple times doesn’t create shortcuts either.

Enlightenment.

Beyond B-rank, you absolutely need enlightenment to advance.

“I’ll observe for the time being.”

“Only report when there’s something special.”

Recruiting Min-ho was wrong.

Restraining him wasn’t appropriate either.

Clumsily interfering would only damage Mir Guild’s image.

When his special Minions’ force becomes ineffective.

In other words, restraining him when he reaches B-rank would be more effective.

Phoenix Guild Master Yang Seo-yeon also heard news of Min-ho’s promotion.

“This guy. It would be nice if we could bring him over.”

“It seems difficult since Chilseong’s former director Baek Seong-hyeon is attached to him.”

“Can’t be helped. Still, send a congratulatory wreath in my name.”

“Won’t recruitment be difficult with just a wreath?”

“Hey. Didn’t he save our kids when they almost died last time?”

“He did.”

“Even if it’s not about recruitment, we should show gratitude. Humanly speaking, you know?”

“I’ll take care of it.”

The remaining two of the Big Five, who had no direct ties with Min-ho, observed the situation.

The domestic Hunter industry was greatly stirring.

Where would benefit from the upheaval caused by one person?

Not only the Domestic Big Five, but also the large guilds positioned below them quietly observed the situation.

The fact that Mir Guild and Min-ho had clashed once was already widely known.

If Min-ho maintained his steep growth trajectory like now.

Someday.

He would definitely clash head-on with Mir Guild.

‘Park Min-ho won’t be able to win.’

‘Eventually he’ll join hands with someone.’

The side that takes in Min-ho when he hits his limits.

Thinking they would become a guild that stands shoulder to shoulder with the Domestic Big Five.

They waited for the butterfly’s wingbeat to lead to a great typhoon.

* * *

Chinese Superhuman Bureau.

Ling Shamei took a sip of tea.

As the deep fragrance spread around his lips, a smile naturally formed.

“How is Zhengxianhe (Jung Shin-ho)?”

“He has fully absorbed all the Sub-Dragon Hearts.”

“That’s not what I’m asking, is it?”

“He failed the promotion. He says he can do it next month.”

Clatter—

Ling Shamei set down his cup.

” (Fool).”

The Hunter who had been confident that he could immediately rise to S-rank with just the Sub-Dragon Heart.

Despite that confidence, he produced no results.

“It’s only been a month now. Please give him a little more time.”

“This is why I can’t trust these guys.”

Though he cursed.

Ling Shamei had fully anticipated this situation.

Absorbing the Sub-Dragon Heart and enlightenment are separate matters.

One might transcend limits while feeling overflowing mana.

But the probability isn’t 100%.

Ignoring such common sense and confidently assuring promotion, it was a predicted disaster.

“Pressure Zhengxianhe.”

“Yes.”

“Oh right. I hear interesting news from Korea.”

“You mean the S-rank promotee.”

“I heard he achieved S-rank on his first attempt.”

“Such achievement is hard to find outside of the 12 Heroes.”

There were a very few Hunters who received S-rank on their first promotion exam.

Some of the 12 Heroes were included in that number.

However.

There had never been a Hunter who received S-rank immediately just one month after promotion.

‘Should I have acted when I first heard the news.’

At that time, they were proceeding with the Jung Shin-ho naturalization project.

Since the negotiations were in their final stages, there was no time to spare for contacting Min-ho.

The Korea Rift Management Agency is not incompetent.

Focusing on secretly making contact with Jung Shin-ho was the best course of action for the Korean branch at the time.

“Would contact be possible?”

“The Korea Rift Management Agency has raised their guard.”

“I asked if you could do it.”

“I’ll try to create an opportunity.”

“Good.”

“Would it be acceptable to use Tourang for this project?”

Tourang .

This refers to anti-Hunter specialized superhumans cultivated by the Superhuman Bureau.

When contact is difficult.

Or when there’s no room for persuasion.

It was an expression of willingness to resort to force if necessary.

“Are you prepared to produce results?”

“Yes.”

“Good. Submit the paperwork and I’ll approve it.”

“Thank you.”

“Remember this. Outstanding superhumans must be recruited by The Party.”

If not, kill them.

Ling Shamei smiled brightly once more and brought the tea to his lips.

A distorted smile.

“The tea has gone cold.”

Without hesitation, Ling Shamei tilted the teacup.

The tea that had lost its warmth poured into the trash can.

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