Something Keeps Appearing in My Subspace - Chapter 230

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230. Übermenschen (6)
“D-disgrace…?”
“Disgrace? What do you mean?”
As I approached with a slight smile, Wang Tao’s head snapped around sharply. His eyes gleamed with lethal intent. So this was what killing intent looked like.
Reassuringly, Shin Chang stepped in front of me, his gaze sweeping across Wang Tao and the surroundings with a contemplative expression.
Fortunately, Shin Chang stood in front of me. He seemed to be looking at Wang Tao and the surroundings, appearing to be in slight contemplation.
There were others fleeing, and that seemed to be the source of his hesitation.
He was weighing whether to dispatch this one quickly and pursue the others, or extract information first.
“….”
Wang Tao was reading the situation. He was likely checking if there was anyone nearby who could take the Secretary from him.
“This is problematic. There’s no one around.”
Those who already possessed Secretaries had already used them up. This one arrived late because Shin Chang had driven him back. Without Shin Chang, I wouldn’t have been able to stop him either.
The ones who fled without a Secretary were already sprinting far into the distance. Only corpses remained in the vicinity.
“You’re deliberating whether to extract information from him, aren’t you?”
I seized the moment to address Shin Chang.
“He doesn’t look like he’ll talk. Should we just kill him and go after the others? Letting even one escape without any benefit doesn’t sit right.”
“…Hmm.”
Shin Chang nodded at my words. That seemed to trigger something—Wang Tao’s eyes suddenly sharpened with intensity.
“P-please spare me. I’ll tell you everything.”
Operation successful. From the moment he fell into the trap and targeted me, this man had lost his composure.
Wang Tao’s hunter ranking was seventh in the world. For someone of that caliber to participate in this operation meant he was confident his identity would remain secure.
But everything had unraveled. All the effort invested over these hours had come to nothing. Who could have anticipated Shin Chang and Fist King would arrive?
The barrier reinforcement was probably aimed at Mister, Min-jae, and Han Chul as well.
But with the barrier shattered, we’d crossed beyond the point of no return—even if someone like Lei Chuang showed up, it wouldn’t be surprising anymore.
“How can we trust that you’re telling the truth? Let’s just kill him. The situation is obvious anyway—there’s nothing to hear. We need to capture at least one more.”
“…That would be better.”
Shin Chang tightened his grip on his spear. Wang Tao’s hands shot up immediately.
“No, I swear I’m telling the truth. I’m a victim too!”
A victim? After charging at us with murderous intent?
Regardless, it was clear this man’s mind had partially snapped. He was wounded, but not incapacitated in combat.
Yet a top-ten world-ranked hunter showed absolutely no will to fight.
“Is that so? Then speak quickly. We don’t have time.”
“Th-this entire operation was proposed first by the Übermenschen!”
He began talking. Additional hunter reinforcements had already arrived in the area. Shin Chang alone would be sufficient to restrain him.
I pulled out a camera and began recording. At this point, my presence here was unnecessary. I took a step back.
“I’m counting on you.”
“Understood.”
Shin Chang nodded. With him handling the interrogation, there was no need for me to remain.
It was far more advantageous to pursue and capture the fleeing Übermenschen and Assassins.
The remnants would want to survive, so they likely wouldn’t rampage through the city, but one could never be certain. We needed to capture as many as possible. Weakening the enemy’s forces was essential.
With my spatial awareness, I could pierce through the Assassins’ concealment.
“China agreed to it, and they told me that if I didn’t participate in this operation, they would harm my family…!”
I didn’t believe a word he was saying. However, the fact that China was involved in this affair was clearly captured on camera.
Additional reinforcements were pursuing enemies fleeing in all directions. I ran quickly as well. I had to catch at least one more.
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.
By capturing five more members of the Übermenschen and Chinese assassins, the attack was essentially concluded.
Since the Ring of Conspiracy had regained its color, it was natural that the enemies had no further hidden moves.
Helicopters and planes were flying in the sky. There were almost no soldiers. You couldn’t throw ordinary soldiers at high-level Awakened Ones.
Instead, an emergency mobilization order was issued by the Korean Hunter Association.
-All hunters level 45 and above must cease Gate entry and follow the Association’s instructions…
Enemies were searched from the sky and hunters hunted them down. Naturally, evacuation orders were issued to nearby urban areas.
With such chaos unfolding, it was inevitable that not just Korea, but the entire world was in an uproar.
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[(Breaking News) Issues at the Second Gold Ticket Event]
[What is the black barrier that appeared at the Gold Ticket Event Venue?]
It started when we were attacked. During the first event, I had only called in journalists I knew to film it. This time, I didn’t even call them.
However, I couldn’t prevent journalists from coming near the Event Venue. I told them to leave, but they watched from a distance.
A Red Dragon flying in the sky—isn’t that a sight anyone would want to capture? Some of them were ordinary citizens.
Those people discovered our problem first.
-What’s that? Did the Dragon Guild do it?
┗That can’t be right
-Something seems wrong? The Übermenschen?
┗Why would the Übermenschen?
┗There was the Witch incident recently and other troubles, right?
This was the internet reaction during the attack. Photos and mentions of our guild were posted immediately.
[Dawn Light and Iron Wall spotted near the Event Venue?]
[What on earth is happening? The Dragon Guild looks like it was attacked]
[Was it prepared in advance? Maybe instead of being attacked, they prepared a counterattack]
Thanks to how Dawn Light and Iron Wall responded immediately, as if they had prepared countermeasures, public opinion took a cautious stance toward the incident.
[Dawn Light and Iron Wall on standby, the barrier seems to be the problem…]
After that, when Dawn Light and Iron Wall attempted to enter, public opinion shifted again.
-What do we do about the Dragon Guild
-Shin Chang isn’t here? Isn’t he inside?
-What on earth is happening
And when I shattered the barrier, chaos erupted.
[Han Hye suddenly appears with signs of combat, attempting to break the barrier…]
[The Space Mage shatters the barrier!]
By this point, broadcast helicopters were already in the air. Our Event Venue was being broadcast live nationwide.
The scenes that followed must have been quite satisfying. Our hunters swept through the Übermenschen and assassins.
[Masked Figures and Übermenschen? Korean Hunters Repel the Attack!]
[Fist King Spotted in Korea? What on Earth is Happening?]
[Foreseen Preparations! Had the Enemy’s Assault Gone Undetected, Fist King, Dawn Light, and Iron Wall Would Never Have Been Ready]
[Hunters Sweeping Away the Attackers with Overwhelming Force….]
Internet reactions were similar.
-Damn, the Dragon Guild
-Dragon Guild + Dawn Light + Iron Wall? Isn’t that just Korea’s dream team?
-But what about Fist King?
┗Did he just arrive?
┗Looks like Shin Chang brought him. They seem pretty close.
-Who are the attackers?
┗Seems like Übermenschen. I saw Temur.
┗What about the masked ones?
┗No clue?
-Wait, isn’t that Lei Chuang and Wang Tao?
┗Did China attack us?
┗Are they insane?
At that moment, the internet was a scene of shock and terror. Lei Chuang’s identity had been revealed.
Unlike the masked assassins who came believing they wouldn’t be caught, he had come with his face completely exposed.
Of course, the spear he was carrying was so distinctive that wearing a mask wouldn’t have made much difference anyway.
While the internet was flooded with all manner of speculation, the Korean Hunter Association soon released an official statement.
[Second Gold Ticket Assault! Übermenschen and Chinese Hunters!]
[Approximately 100 Individuals Attacked the Dragon Guild. Currently Under Pursuit….]
[Unexpected Evacuation Order—Not Even a Dungeon Break. Why? The Culprits: Übermenschen and China!]
People had already suspected as much with Wang Tao’s appearance. However, opinions differed on whether China had given the order or if it was an individual’s rogue action.
Precisely because it was so clear, there was even more talk.
-China wouldn’t send him unless they’d lost their minds?
It seems Wang Tao has attached himself to the Übermenschen. There was that Übermenschen incident in China before, remember?
┗What about the other Chinese guys? Weren’t all the masked ones Chinese?
┗You sure?
┗Wang Tao probably took his subordinates with him
┗To Übermenschen?
Does that even make sense if it’s not that?
It was natural for people to be confused. By normal logic, it made no sense that China would team up with Übermenschen and ambush us.
Then, through the Korean Hunter Association, the full details were revealed.
[China Joins Forces with Übermenschen to Attack Space Mage Han Hye and the Dragon Guild]
[After Obtaining Intelligence, Counterattack Prepared; Shin Chang Requests Fist King’s Assistance]
After these brief facts were released, the internet descended into chaos. Not just Korea, but the entire world.
There was much talk. The circumstances themselves warranted it, but this incident was simply too absurd to believe.
[China Dismisses Korea’s Claims as ‘Preposterous’]
China naturally denied involvement, which only fueled further controversy.
[China claims ignorance about Wang Tao’s presence in Korea—can you hide the sky with your palm?]
[Unless China has lost its mind…]
[Lei Chuang Wang Tao, was he an internal collaborator of the Übermenschen?]
If Wang Tao had truly joined hands with the Übermenschen, it would make sense that he led his subordinates away—it would be a catastrophic blow to China’s international image.
Of course, those of us who were at the scene knew better.
The coordination between the Übermenschen and the Assassins was poor. They seemed wary of each other, which was partly why we managed to hold out despite being outnumbered.
Additionally, Liu Zhen’s intelligence confirmed it, and the Assassins classified as mere Rogues were everywhere.
However, for those who hadn’t witnessed the scene firsthand, confusion was inevitable. Especially since China itself seemed to be drawing a line of distance.
[Korean Hunter Association ‘Wang Tao Video Released’]
In response, Korea released a video of Wang Tao.
-This incident occurred because China accepted the Übermenschen’s proposal….
-To weaken Korea’s hunter strength by killing the Space Mage, Dragon Knight, and Red Dragon, and subsequently expand China’s influence….
Of course, Wang Tao, who left behind this confession, had already crossed the river of death. As a clearly evil hunter ranked seventh in the world who had tried to kill me, there was no justification for letting him live.
I didn’t bother revealing the details about how he was coerced into participation through threats against his family. The internet’s reaction was explosive.
-Damn these bastards
-They really came all this way just to kill Han Hye?
┗Sealing skills with S-rank scrolls? Insane
-Übermenschen’s East Asian expansion? These psychos are out of their minds
-China<< if you're so great, go ahead
┗LMAO how long has it been since you got backstabbed and you're already trying to kill the Space Mage?
┗Liu Zhen getting completely exposed must've hit hard
Naturally, the international community's reaction was no different from the internet.
[United States, 'Something that should never have happened has occurred.']
[The Space Mage is not merely one nation's asset, but an equal to Earth's future. If we eliminate someone of exceptional strength as a check, who will stop the next catastrophe?]
[UN Gate Countermeasure Committee 'Talents like the Space Mage are essential to resolve the Australian crisis.' International community condemns China]
The United States, Russia, Britain, France… countless nations drew a line against China. Of course, it wasn't direct condemnation. That's how international politics works.
In any case, how this situation would unfold remained unclear. Circumstances were shifting quite severely.
[(Breaking News) Korea Declares DEFCON Status]
[China's actions are truly something we cannot overlook…]
The Korean government made a statement as if prepared to wage war at any moment. I heard the United States was included as well….
While it seemed unlikely to escalate to actual war, I couldn't help but worry.
"The phone calls keep coming."
The person getting irritated beside me was Fist King.
"Who is it?"
"The President."
"Ah…."
With Fist King involved in this situation, Russia must be in chaos too. We had spoken once earlier.
-So the Chinese bastards tried to kill me too?
-How many times do I have to say it? I didn't start this mess. Want to check? Fine. Understood? Yes.
"Come here? Why? I'll go on my own."
Back then, I heard it was the Association President, not the president. Since I wasn't going, it seemed the calls kept coming.
That's when China released their official statement.
"Huh?"
"What?"

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