My Catastrophic‑Level Summon Devours Gates - Chapter 93

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Episode 93

Something, something is getting out of hand.

I first realized this fact the morning after we finished the raid.

[Missed calls – 127]

What the hell.

Did my phone number become a hotspot for voice phishing scams?

Looking at the missed call list, that wasn’t it.

Father, Mom, and my younger sibling called 100 times.

The landlord couple and Yeondu called 20 times.

Several other acquaintances had also tried to call.

What’s going on.

I called Mom.

―Why are you only answering now!!!

Eek.

That startled me.

“Did a war break out or something?”

―Don’t talk about war. Are you hurt anywhere?

“I’m perfectly fine.”

―They said Chinese Hunters tried to harm my son!

No way.

How did she know about that.

―My son’s story is all over the news, how could I not know?

“Who, me?”

I can’t grasp the situation so I keep asking back.

―The government officially protested to China. It’s complete chaos.

Am I still not fully awake.

What do you mean the government this and China that, Mother.

―Ugh. Fine. At least you’re healthy.

“Your son’s limbs are all intact. Should I take a picture of my handsome face and send it?”

―Take a break from Gates and everything for a while.

“Yes. I understand.”

After hanging up.

I blinked several times.

Mom’s statements that poured out like a machine gun.

Not a single one was believable, so it took time for my brain to process it.

“Shit. What the hell is going on.”

I immediately went online.

[Real-time Search Terms]

―Park Min-ho A-rank.

―China Turang.

―China Park Min-ho.

―Park Min-ho kidnapping.

―Park Min-ho attack.

….

What the hell is this.

【The whole world is praising our Lord’s name!】

【Master’s reputation is spreading!】

【My Lord. You are magnificent.】

I have a headache, so could you all be quiet.

I clicked on a random news article.

[Presidential Office strongly criticizes China’s aggressive actions!]

―This morning, spokesperson Kim Jung-ki commented on China’s aggressive actions.

Following Jung Shin-ho’s defection, the attempted kidnapping of Hunter Park Min-ho is an act that strongly threatens South Korea’s security, and the government announced that this incident….

Presidential spokesperson?

This is getting big.

When we came out of the Gate, they said it would be difficult to protest to China.

Why?

How come?

【But my Lord. Who is this president that surprises you so?】

“Think of him as similar to an emperor.”

【Oho. This country’s supreme ruler has stepped forward for our Lord!】

That’s exactly the problem.

The presidential spokesperson made the announcement directly.

This can be considered our country’s official position.

They’re prepared to have a showdown with China because of me?

【That shows how highly they value our Lord.】

【Hoho. It’s natural to look up to the girl’s Master.】

【Magnificent! Great Lord!】

Ugh.

Enough.

Talking with you guys makes me feel like the only idiot.

What’s this about Park Min-ho A-rank being the top search term.

Out of curiosity, I clicked on it and found an enormous amount of analysis posts and videos uploaded.

【Videos containing our Lord’s heroic deeds.】

“Why was what we submitted to the Rift Bureau made public?”

Clicking on one video gave me the answer.

The Rift Bureau had released only some scenes to clarify the Chinese Hunters’ interference.

Just in case, I checked the unread messages.

[President Baek]

―The Rift Bureau requested to release part of the body camera footage. What do you think?

[President Baek]

―If we release it, we can clarify our position more definitively. I’ll proceed with releasing the video.

I went to bed early so I couldn’t respond.

Well, if President Baek judged it that way, it must be right.

I clicked on the video with the highest view count, ‘Analysis of Neryeong’s Battle.’

『See the blue particles here? That’s Mana Emission.』

『You can use it to gain propulsion or enhance attacks. Anyway, the applications are endless.』

『But look, all those Chinese Hunters are using Mana Emission?』

『According to the announcement, that Gate’s entry restriction was C-rank. So what does that mean? They faked their ranks.』

『Ah, of course, it’s possible they realized Mana Emission but didn’t take the promotion exam.』

『But the coincidence of six such people is not easily found.』

『Look here, Light Min-ho’s Undead also uses Mana Emission?』

『This is also amazing. There aren’t no cases of C-rank Hunters’ minions using Mana Emission, but to be this skilled….』

I don’t need to hear more.

The story that you need to be at least an A-rank Hunter to withstand Tauran 1st Division’s combined attack.

Other videos probably reach similar conclusions, right?

This is really something.

I was scared to click on the other search terms.

It’s complete chaos. Absolutely.

I should get ready to go out.

【Are you going to attack another Gate?】

“I need to replenish the undead.”

All the Armed Zombie Warriors were destroyed.

Draco also suffered damage at the level of one heavily damaged, one moderately damaged.

It’s fortunate their heads weren’t hit.

Otherwise, I would have almost lost precious undead.

Sigh.

All-nighters are confirmed for the time being.

* * *

Director General Ling Shamei picked up the receiver.

―This incident is regrettable.

“I apologize, Chairman.”

―I didn’t put you in the director general position to hear such words.

“I will resolve this quickly.”

―I’m counting on it.

Click.

Ling Shamei let out a quiet sigh.

‘A small country dares to take a hard stance, is that it?’

It was absurd that a small country like Korea would try to oppose a great power.

What was the reason again?

Just.

To protect a single Hunter.

They even brought forward ‘Tourang,’ which is treated as a conspiracy theory.

‘Are they idiots?’

The only evidence they have is just one statement about Tourang.

This kind of situation is like light WWE.

Common sense dictates that both sides exchange blows moderately and reasonably extract concessions within acceptable limits.

Of course.

Ling Shamei had no intention of making even that reasonable ‘concession.’

The great People’s Republic of China making concessions to a mere small country?

That would be smearing shit on the dignity of a great power.

He had judged that failing to recruit Min-ho wouldn’t be a big problem.

He didn’t expect this mess to happen.

“Someone will have to take responsibility.”

“Mmph! Mmmph!”

A man struggling with his whole body bound.

It was Inspector Jin Xiao, who had tried to recruit Min-ho in Korea a few days ago.

His arms and legs were fitted with restraints that sealed mana.

His mouth was gagged, so he couldn’t speak properly.

“Worthless vermin.”

Ling Shamei’s eyes turned cold.

The Tourang 1st Division possessed the military power to easily subdue even A-rank Hunters.

Even after taking the [Weakening Elixir].

They had sufficiently trained their Mana Emission abilities to exert power beyond their specs.

The supporters and mages were all talented individuals too.

For such people to meet their end so futilely in a foreign country.

“You ruined everything with your arbitrary actions.”

“Mmmph!”

Jin Xiao’s eyes bulged.

When he had reported that he would use forceful means in the process of recruiting Min-ho.

They had said that if anything went wrong, it would all be treated as individual misconduct.

Even so.

This was too unfair.

“Mmmph!”

“It can’t be helped. Isn’t it best for the one who made the mistake to tie up loose ends?”

Ling Shamei pronounced the death sentence without any emotion.

Jin Xiao was shouting something, but proper words couldn’t come out because of the gag.

“Don’t worry. Your family will go with you, so you won’t be lonely.”

“Mmmph!”

“You tarnished the Party’s dignity with your arbitrary actions. Isn’t it your fault for having the wrong family?”

The superhumans waiting nearby lifted Jin Xiao to his feet.

He glared with bloodshot eyes full of murderous intent.

But Ling Shamei looked at him like filth and completely turned his gaze away.

Jin Xiao being dragged away.

Thus.

The fate of one family was decided.

“Prepare an official response.”

“We’ll announce it as Jin Xiao’s individual misconduct.”

“The young fellow was too greedy. It’s regrettable that he caused such a big incident.”

A tone that didn’t feel even a gram of regret.

“Director General. The Korea Rift Agency sent an unofficial letter.”

“What did they say?”

“They said the dispatch to the Great Rift would be delayed due to unavoidable circumstances.”

“Really. This is why small countries are no good.”

Ling Shamei clicked his tongue.

“To neglect the Great Rift that threatens world stability and peace over such a trivial matter.”

“As expected of a small country, utterly petty.”

“Only the Superhuman Bureau can resolve this national crisis.”

“We’ll organize additional personnel for Great Rift deployment.”

Superhuman Bureau Grade 1.

Personnel equivalent to executives in Korean companies simultaneously spewed out countermeasures and curses.

Making a big fuss over something like aggressive recruitment.

And abandoning Great Rift defense, which is a pan-national affair!

They felt no shame at all about their own criminal acts.

Isn’t it natural for a great power to interfere with small countries?

Rather, it was wrong for a small country like Korea to issue statements and cause trouble.

Ling Shamei looked around at the Superhuman Bureau executives.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will announce the Korea restriction order.”

There was no need to respond to the Korean government’s criticism.

The evidence was just one statement.

As always.

Once economic pressure was applied, the Korean government wouldn’t be able to maintain its hard-line stance either.

‘The problem is that this is also a debt.’

Ling Shamei suppressed a sigh.

He owed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs a favor.

Someday.

The Superhuman Bureau would have to pay a high price to repay this debt.

“Zheng Xianhe. Make sure to reach S-rank in the next promotion battle.”

“Understood.”

“Withdraw all branches in Korea. We’ll take time and rebuild from scratch.”

“Yes.”

“We have stepped onto a testing ground to gauge our abilities, so I hope everyone will do their best in their respective roles.”

Turang Gun makes excuses.

After erasing all the evidence.

They will pressure the Korean Government through other means to cover up this incident as if it never happened.

The Chinese government had the power to do so.

“What do we do about Park Min-ho?”

“There’s no need to provoke a venomous snake.”

“Understood.”

“Information gathering will continue.”

The recruitment had fallen through.

The situation had escalated enough to strain Korea-China relations.

Now.

No matter how much they spent, they could no longer bring Min-ho over.

‘If we can’t embrace him, we must eliminate him.’

They can’t make a move right now.

But that doesn’t mean they can just leave him alone.

Someday he will grow into a powerful force that threatens the motherland’s security.

Not now, but before he grows strong enough.

He must be killed.

That’s how it sounded to everyone who participated in the meeting.

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