Tearing the Gate Apart - Chapter 87

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Episode 87.
Ha Gyeong kept moving ceaselessly in Eden Han’s car.
“That’s ten now, isn’t it?”
―Still no reaction at all.
“You said it would be clearer once we got to the United States.”
―My senses haven’t activated enough to narrow it down.
It was irritating that only Rokan stayed unruffled, but the spirit wasn’t wrong.
Eventually they’d find it anyway, wouldn’t they?
But the problem was they had to find it before the Gate Break erupted.
Suddenly Ha Gyeong tilted his head.
‘This bastard… he only gave up his nobility for the peace of the Jardor Empire. He’s not exactly on our side, is he?’
If that was the case, Ha Gyeong could understand Rokan’s leisurely attitude.
Ha Gyeong called out to Eden Han immediately.
“Could you pull over for a moment?”
“Here?”
“Yes.”
“There’s nothing but mountains and valleys around here. What are you planning to do out there? There could be bears or Monsters.”
When a Gate Break erupts, countless Monsters pour out.
Most are dealt with by Awakened Ones.
Firearms could finish them too.
But if they hide in mountainous terrain like this, they’re hard to find.
That’s why Monster attacks on civilian homes happened from time to time.
Ha Gyeong’s expression turned incredulous.
Then Eden Han snapped his fingers.
“Ah! You’re both Awakened Ones. My apologies. I didn’t mean to disrespect you.”
“Just pull over for now.”
“Yes, sir.”
The car stopped in a clearing by the roadside.
Ha Gyeong scanned for a suitable tree.
One with a thickness that would be just right for binding something.
Then he promptly drew out a Resonance Rope as thin as possible.
Rokan seemed puzzled by Ha Gyeong’s actions.
The spirit threw out a question.
―What are you doing?
“No cameras, no maps… wait, that’s not it. Time’s running out, but the one I’m looking for isn’t worried. Someone in this group is a traitor. That’s my conclusion.”
―No, no. It’s not me. I gave you all the information. Yelp-yelp!
The moment Ha Gyeong tightened the Resonance Rope, Rokan thrashed about.
But it was useless.
The rope was too strong for this creature’s strength to budge.
Ha Gyeong made eye contact with Rokan and spoke.
“I spared you out of respect for the information you gave. And you pull this nonsense?”
―What are you talking about!
“Since I know everything anyway, spill it. If you don’t, should I tell Kaigon or whoever about it?”
―Wh-what?
“That a spirit named Rokan gave us information, making the operation smooth?”
―What good would that do?
“Your close ones would suffer. That’s what happens to traitors, isn’t it?”
―Wow! You really are evil. Don’t you dare touch family!
“I didn’t even mention family, but you’re making me think strangely. Oh? You have family?”
―Huh? Wh-wait!
Rokan’s fur turned deathly pale.
The spirit seemed shocked by the slip-up.
But it still didn’t seem ready to open its mouth.
Ha Gyeong threw down his trump card.
“Actually, don’t tell me.”
―Eh?
“I’ll just tell Kaigon instead. We won’t even need to go to the Jardor Empire. We’ll meet the Core Guardian in the United States anyway.”
―W-w-wait a second!
Rokan shook his head frantically and cried out.
Ha Gyeong’s threat had landed perfectly.
Soon the spirit began confessing with a completely contorted face.
―Honestly speaking, I only lied halfway.
“What nonsense is that?”
―For real. I can’t pinpoint the exact location either. But I can roughly sense the direction.
“That was good enough from the start anyway.”
It was Rokan who’d narrowed it down to Eastern United States in the first place.
But the spirit shook his head.
―I can narrow it down a bit more precisely than that.
“Speak straight. Make it easy to understand.”
―Like, we’re heading in the right direction right now? The direction is definitely correct.
“So what did you lie about then?”
―That we don’t have to visit a Gate? I can Sense it even from a plane or something.
“So you were planning to waste my time after all.”
―Ahem, ahem!
Though annoyed, Ha Gyeong had no intention of beating Rokan right now.
Getting there as early as possible was the priority.
It was better to coax the spirit first and achieve the goal.
Ha Gyeong released Rokan as he spoke.
“Be grateful I didn’t tell Eden about this. He would’ve beaten you to pulp without a second thought.”
―Ugh! U-ugh!
“You’ll cooperate properly, right?”
―Yeah, I got it.
Rokan answered while drenched in cold sweat.
If it were Eden, there’d be no negotiation.
He’d grind the spirit to paste with his Flail, then try talking afterward.
Ha Gyeong hurried to call Eden Han.
“Let’s head back to the airport. From now on, we’ll only move by plane.”
“We can’t fly too close to a Gate. Electronics shut down and the plane crashes immediately.”
“That’s fine. We’ll pass far enough away.”
“Didn’t you say before that we had to visit the Gate?”
“Time’s running short, so I’m changing methods. Even if it’s reckless, I need to find where the Gate Break is supposed to happen.”
“I’ll contact the Association first.”
Eden Han tilted his head and made a call to someone.
Then he immediately turned the car around.
Ha Gyeong sank into serious thought.
‘Surely we’re not too late?’
* * *
Ha Gyeong headed to an airport in north-central West Virginia.
His plan was to quickly sweep through Eastern United States by charter jet.
But there was an unexpected visitor waiting there.
A white man in thick armor blocking Ha Gyeong’s path.
His sharp eyes carried a cold, menacing atmosphere.
He pushed a Business Card between his fingers toward Ha Gyeong’s face.
“Bradley Turner. From the Inspection Bureau’s on-site verification team of the Eastern Association.”
“…….”
Ha Gyeong only furrowed his brow.
He didn’t open his mouth.
Not because he didn’t understand.
But because this bastard’s attitude was thoroughly offensive.
Then Eden stepped forward and spat out profanity.
“This goddamn sonofabitch. Where’d you learn manners like that?”
“Goddamn? Don’t swear. I understand profanity just fine.”
It was a mishap that happened because Korean pop culture was so popular.
Eden and Bradley glared at each other as if ready to kill.
Then Eden Han quickly stepped in to mediate.
“Now, now, this won’t do. If the Inspection Bureau finds something to pin you with, there’ll be serious repercussions.”
“For example?”
“Well… um…”
Eden Han’s words failed at Ha Gyeong’s question.
It was probably content too difficult to speak aloud.
The petty tricks the Inspection Bureau could pull weren’t something to discuss here.
Ha Gyeong let out a bitter laugh.
‘They’ll drag out procedures claiming they need to follow protocol and throw around all sorts of mind games.’
Playing along was completely pointless.
He’d come to help, and this was the treatment he got.
If it weren’t for the deposit the Korean Association had given him, he’d have just left.
For Ha Gyeong, it was an endless stream of frustration.
‘So this is how you’re going to be?’
Now he understood the American side’s intention.
Though it probably wasn’t the whole Eastern Association’s will.
Otherwise they wouldn’t have shown such goodwill by sending the charter jet.
It was definitely the work of some troublemakers.
Ha Gyeong’s lips curved upward.
‘I’ll show them success for sure.’
He passed by Bradley Turner and spoke.
“We’re going. If you want to verify the site, follow on your own.”
“Your tone is quite unpleasant.”
“Communication works fine though. If you want respect, how about we talk in Korean?”
“Hmm.”
Bradley looked down at Ha Gyeong with his chin slightly raised.
Despite taking a hit, his dismissive attitude remained unchanged.
Regardless, Ha Gyeong moved forward.
As he boarded the charter jet, the Inspection Bureau staff came aboard too.
Since it was a sixteen-seat business jet, there was enough space.
Still, a chill lingered in the cabin.
Ha Gyeong sat in a seat just in front of the flight attendant station.
“Hey, Rokan.”
―Yes? What is it?
“This isn’t just about money anymore.”
―What do you mean?
“Did you see what those guys were doing?”
―They were pretty annoying. But so what?
“I feel like I need to teach the Eastern Association a sharp lesson. For that, I have to succeed this time.”
―So you’re saying you need my help. Ahem!
Rokan missed the mood and puffed himself up proudly.
Naturally, Ha Gyeong’s grip tightened.
Crunch!
―Ow! Why’d you suddenly—
“Learn to read the room. Before I tell Eden everything you did.”
―Ahem ahem!
“Give me proper guidance. We’re still heading the right way, right?”
―So far I’m sure.
“Let me know the moment the direction changes. I need to coordinate with the pilot.”
―Got it.
Rokan stared wide-eyed at a point in empty space.
Probably where the Gate scheduled to erupt was located.
But after flying for a bit over an hour.
Suddenly Rokan’s wings fluttered.
―It—it changed!
“Where?”
―Over there.
Ha Gyeong pressed his face against the window.
But how could he possibly identify the location?
He’d only visited the United States a few times on vacation as a child.
Then Eden Han provided an explanation.
“Are you curious where that is?”
“Yes.”
“That’s New York.”
“Is there a Gate near there too?”
“Of course. There’s one squarely planted in Highland Park. There was quite a bit of talk since there’s a cemetery nearby.”
Either way, it was in the middle of the city.
If that thing erupted, all of New York would be obliterated.
Ha Gyeong immediately requested to land.
“Please take us down at the airport closest to that Gate.”
“We’ll head to John F. Kennedy International Airport.”
Eden Han informed the pilot.
The charter jet banked to the right.
Soon Ha Gyeong managed to land safely.
Since he was accompanied by Eastern Association staff.
There were no formalities leaving the airport.
Moreover, a vehicle was already waiting.
Ha Gyeong marveled at Eden Han’s preparedness.
“I didn’t expect you’d arrange things this smoothly on such short notice.”
“Haha! It wasn’t that tight. Plus, the Association Headquarters is in New York.”
“Ah, so that’s why the response was so quick.”
“Of course I also did my best.”
“Thank you. Please get us there as fast as you can.”
“Yes! Leave it to me.”
Eden Han was about to drive off immediately.
But suddenly the door swung open.
Turning his head, Bradley Turner was smiling wickedly.
“Where are you going without us?”
“Aren’t you being awfully relaxed? It’s your country’s Gate that might erupt.”
“We’ll find out soon enough. You could be con artists, for all we know.”
“Just get in, will you? This delay is way too obvious.”
Bradley gave an irritating shrug
and leisurely climbed into the back seat.
Ha Gyeong really wanted to punch him, but he couldn’t right now.
Confirming the Gate Break was the priority.
Soon the car with Ha Gyeong headed toward the Gate in Highland Park.
Since traffic wasn’t too bad.
They arrived in thirty minutes.
Ha Gyeong stepped out and looked up at the Gate.
“Well?”
―Certain. This is it.
“Can you tell when it’ll erupt?”
―5.
“5 days?”
―4.
“……?”
―3.
Whether it was the Gate Break or Rokan.
One of them seemed completely insane.
Gate Tear
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