My Catastrophic‑Level Summon Devours Gates - Chapter 84

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Episode 84

The person who had proposed Chinese immigration to Min-ho.

Jin Xiao was caught by Rift Management Agency Hunters in less than 30 minutes.

Min-ho’s response had been faster than expected.

Thanks to that, the tracking specialist Hunters were able to read the mana wavelengths remaining in the alley and quickly locate him.

“Does Korea just randomly arrest tourists like this?”

“Are you an ordinary tourist?”

“This is why small countries are no good. Detaining innocent people like this.”

Jin Xiao raised both hands high and babbled with a smiling face.

Sparks flew from the eyes of the tracking specialist Hunters.

‘Damn bastard.’

‘Do you know how much criticism we’ve taken because of you people!’

‘Jung Shin-ho was your handiwork too!’

The sacred figure of Chilseong Guild.

How much had the Rift Management Agency been cursed at when Jung Shin-ho, no, now Zheng Xianhu changed his nationality.

Even before that incident, they hadn’t looked favorably upon the Supernatural Affairs Bureau.

But after Zheng Xianhu’s defection, they became mortal enemies.

Murderous intent flickered in the eyes of the Rift Management Agency Hunters.

Jin Xiao maintained his composure even as his whole body tingled.

‘What can you bastards possibly do?’

There was no evidence.

A recording?

Would Min-ho have had the leisure to do such a thing.

Realizing he was being tailed was impressive.

But he had clearly shown signs of panic, as if he hadn’t expected the Supernatural Affairs Bureau’s proposal.

‘I didn’t expect him to refuse these conditions though.’

Arrogant bastard.

Gaining talent beyond his station.

And kicking away the best conditions the Supernatural Affairs Bureau had prepared.

100 billion won.

Treatment equal to a Party executive.

Plus the promise to provide all necessary resources.

No other country.

No major guild anywhere.

Could offer conditions like these.

Unless it was a great power like China.

To refuse when he should be grateful to receive rewards bestowed by a great nation!

‘It was good that I brought the Tourang.’

The wolves secretly raised by the Supernatural Affairs Bureau.

If they were deployed.

Kidnapping or eliminating one upstart Hunter who had just reached C-rank.

Would be as easy as eating cold porridge.

‘How long do I have to wait.’

There was no evidence anywhere that he belonged to the Supernatural Affairs Bureau.

Though his items were a bit flashy.

He could just insist that some rich person had thrown money around.

Having thoroughly prepared even fake identification, the Rift Management Agency wouldn’t be able to hold him for long.

“How long are you going to detain me?”

“I’d like to say, until your crimes are confirmed.”

Boom!

A loud sound as compressed air was released to its limit.

Jin Xiao reflexively looked up at the sky.

‘Why is this guy here!’

Jung Seung-il.

Korea’s only SS-rank Hunter landed in front of Jin Xiao.

“A tourist, you say. Very well disguised.”

“I have no idea what you’re talking about.”

“Tell Ling Shamei this.”

A dry, emotionless voice.

Though no emotion was carried in it.

For some reason, Jin Xiao felt a chill run down his spine.

“There won’t be a second time.”

“Bah. Ptui. As if I’d ever come to Korea for tourism again.”

“The Rift Management Agency will protect Hunter Park Min-ho by any means necessary.”

“Stop talking nonsense I can’t understand and let me go.”

“Do you really think so.”

A conversation running on parallel lines.

Jin Xiao wanted to clutch his heart that felt ready to burst.

Evidence of trying to take Min-ho to China?

Since there was none, the Rift Management Agency could only apply pressure without taking further action.

That should certainly be the case.

But facing the presence of an SS-rank Hunter, he felt like he should kneel and beg at any moment.

‘Damn it. Damn it!! Damn it!!!’

To have to be this afraid.

Of a mere bastard like that.

Helplessness, anger, and the sense of duty to complete his mission all mixed together.

If he uttered even one more word.

He felt like he would vomit up all these mixed emotions.

Jung Seung-il sighed.

“Let him go.”

“Is it alright? To let him go like this.”

“There are no regulations allowing us to detain him.”

The Rift Management Agency Hunters stepped aside to both sides.

Jin Xiao left the scene without looking back.

‘The Supernatural Affairs Bureau. I thought they would reduce their activities after the last incident.’

The back of Jin Xiao fleeing like he was running away.

Jung Seung-il watched with eyes sharpened like a blade.

‘You won’t be able to take Hunter Park Min-ho.’

Creak—

A sound like rocks colliding leaked from his tensed hands.

* * *

After the series of disturbances.

I told President Baek about last night’s events.

“You did well.”

“The demand to protect my family’s safety?”

“Including that, everything.”

Hehe.

I got praised by the boss.

“Of course, if it were me, I think I would have demanded residence rights to Yuno Palace.”

“Yuno Palace? That’s the luxury apartment complex guarded by Hunters.”

“The Rift Bureau owns several rooms in Yuno Palace.”

They occasionally rent out vacant units to people who need identity protection.

Yuno Palace.

I definitely wouldn’t have to worry about my family there.

“That’s a shame.”

“It’s fine. Once you enter Yuno Palace, you’ll have peace and normalcy for a while.”

Ah.

That would be a bit troublesome.

I can’t keep the chicken shop closed for months.

Money isn’t the issue.

If I tell them to take a few months off work because of the Superhuman Bureau and just stay in Yuno Palace… wouldn’t that be more of a problem?

“Your younger sibling would probably like it though.”

“If you want, I can contact the Rift Bureau right now.”

“No. It’s fine.”

Well now.

I almost lost more than I bargained for with that joke.

“Big brother! We’re here.”

“The confirmed SS-rank talent that Jung Seung-il acknowledged!”

“Hyeooooong!”

“We believed in you.”

Why are you guys so excited?

【Hahahaha. Everyone’s so energetic, it’s good to see.】

【I can work them a bit harder during tomorrow’s training.】

Already looking ahead to the next day.

The Gate we’ll be entering today with the assembled Support Team is a place called [Tomb of the Explorers].

[Tomb of the Explorers]

[Grade: C]

[Entry Limit: C ~ D (10 people)]

“It’s said to be a Gate mainly composed of traps.”

“No monsters come out at all?”

“According to statements from Hunters who went before, that’s correct.”

Traps.

It’s a type you can’t see in E-rank.

“Honestly, aren’t Gates where traps are the main feature unpopular?”

“Even though big brother is amazing, isn’t it Boss’s fault for bringing us this kind of Gate?”

The Support Team friends each threw in their complaints.

Wow.

They’re pouncing on him like vultures just because he made one mistake.

President Baek sighed at the Support Team’s grumbling.

“This time is my mistake. I admit it.”

“Yahoo!”

“Boss is human with flowing blood after all!”

“Right. We’re not the only ones who make mistakes.”

Teachers.

The fact that this is a Gate we need to clear together.

You haven’t forgotten that, have you?

“Honestly, with big brother and Sir Isra, it seems like you’d just smash through all the traps and everything.”

“The Witch is here too.”

It’s such a valid point that I have no words to refute it.

“It’s okay. President Baek.”

“I’m ashamed.”

“You won the bid when Mir was causing trouble, right?”

“Even so, it’s true that I poorly planned the clearing schedule.”

At this rate his head’s going to touch the ground.

“We’ll finish clearing the SSS-rank and come back, so just wait for us.”

Before President Baek could actually bow his head, I strode into the Blue Rift.

The scenery changed instantly.

A long, straight passage.

It looked similar to the section in [Domain of Challenge] where the Living Armor appeared.

As soon as I entered the Gate, I summoned my Two Vassals.

【Leave the vanguard to me.】

“Yeah. I’m counting on you.”

Seongsu, the leader of the Support Team who followed behind, grabbed my shoulder.

“Wait a moment. Big brother.”

“Yes?”

“In trap-type Gates, you need to advance carefully.”

Traps are more dangerous than Gates where monsters appear.

President Baek repeatedly emphasized that we must be careful.

【Your worry is excessive. Just watch from behind.】

The moment Sir Isra took five steps.

Click—

Part of the left wall opened and an arrow shot out.

So this is what a trap is like.

Clang! Sir Isra struck down the arrow without even looking in the direction it came from.

The broken arrow shaft rolled across the floor.

“Iron Head. Need help?”

【Just watch.】

Clang! Clang clang!

Arrows flew from left and right.

The floor didn’t just cave in.

Axes fell from the ceiling.

A comprehensive gift set of traps you’d see in movies welcomed Sir Isra.

【Haha. Quite entertaining. This would be suitable for training too.】

Uh, sir.

I understand your passionate educational enthusiasm, but could you please hold back?

If I trained in a place like this, even ten lives wouldn’t be enough.

Whoooosh!

Sometimes flames erupted.

Hiss!

Other times, cold air struck Sir Isra.

[Mana Emission]

He split the flames with emitted mana to create a path.

The eerie cold air was pushed aside to the left and right.

He does all that with just one sword?

Even with the abilities of Heavenly Martial Body, I couldn’t fully understand all the techniques Sir Isra demonstrated.

Someday.

Will I reach that level too?

[Shield]

Crack!

【I told you the Mage didn’t need to step forward.】

“Even when I help, it’s a problem.”

【Didn’t I tell you I’d ask if I needed your help?】

“I’m just bored. Why?”

【Haha. Just honestly say you’re jealous of my performance.】

“Jeaaaalous? Me? Why would I be jealous of an undead without even a living body?”

【Gah!】

He is jealous.

Breaking through traps with just a single sword isn’t ordinary.

Breaking through the traps in an instant.

We reached the wide room at the end of the passage.

[Mobile Weapon Steel Hold]

The 5-meter steel giant rose to its feet as soon as it saw the party.

Whirrrr―

The springs embedded all over its body spun wildly.

“Ah, that’s the monster, hyung!”

“Springs?”

“Yes. They’re called Spring Gears, monsters that operate the Steel Hold.”

The mana distribution is rising.

That was the reason no monsters appeared.

There were easily dozens of springs attached to the Steel Hold.

The more springs there are.

The more Steel Hold’s combat power increases, they say.

“At that level, it should rival B-rank.”

“That’s fine.”

I summoned two additional Dracos from Death Space.

[Fire Breath X 2]

The Dracos standing side by side breathed fire.

“This time it’s my turn.”

[Unique Technique – Eclipse]

[Fireball X 3]

[Wind Cutter X 10]

[Modification – Expand]

The enhanced explosion struck Steel Hold.

The steel weapon that had just started moving collapsed back down.

How’s that? Pretty easy, right?

[You have cleared the Tomb of the Explorer Gate.]

[Grade – SSS]

It was such an expected result that I didn’t think much of it.

Now.

Shall we collect the rewards?

―Excuse me! Please listen to what I have to say!!

Huh?

“Sir Isra.”

【It wasn’t me.】

“It wasn’t me either.”

If it’s neither of them.

Then who sent that telepathy just now?

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