The Only Enhancer - Chapter 73

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Chapter 73
Chapter 73 – The Enhancer Comes Out (2)
4.
Reinforce Guild.
A guild name that had become a global sensation.
It was the name given to Min-jun, the Enhancer.
After revealing everything to the entire world, the backlash was naturally fierce.
-Enhancement is possible? That’s definitely a lie!
-There’s never been anyone like that before!
-There’s no way a trait exists outside of tank, damage, and heal!
Those who didn’t believe.
-But multiple pieces of evidence are showing it?
-I’m not sure myself.
-What’s happening here?
Those who were bewildered.
-An Enhancer!
-A treasure of humanity has appeared!
-Finally, people can be freed from suffering!
-Didn’t you all see the video? He turns a Tier 5 item into a Tier 6 item! I swear, that video has absolutely no manipulation!
Those who praised him.
Opinions were bound to be diverse, but the common consensus was: if this is real, humanity has encountered its greatest fortune!
Such were the prevailing sentiments.
Of course, not everyone viewed it favorably.
The ability to enhance items meant the potential for massive upheaval in the item market, which had become deeply entrenched worldwide.
There were many concerned voices, but amid all this, some focused on the final statement Min-jun had made.
The Reinforce Guild led by the Enhancer.
Just how remarkable would that guild be?
Since Min-jun had already revealed everything, there was nothing left to hide, so the guild members and Min-jun himself didn’t bother concealing their equipment when they wore items.
Most guild members were equipped with Tier 5 items, and Min-jun himself had every single item as Tier 6.
Could any Hunter remain unmoved upon seeing that?
As a result, Incheon Airport was experiencing an unexpected surge.
-Breaking news! Level 5 Hunter Fernando from the United States Wizard Guild arrives in Korea!
-Breaking news! Level 5 Hunter Jennis from the United States Justice Guild arrives in Korea!
-Breaking news! ….(continued)
Tremendously famous Hunters began to gather.
As a result, obtaining plane tickets to Korea became considerably difficult, and the Awakener’s Association was inevitably swamped with work.
Well, thanks to Min-jun giving advance notice, they managed to prepare somewhat, but the influx of people was still overwhelming.
While anxiously wondering if criminals might appear,
The figures who had arrived thus far were already formidable, but now beings on an entirely different level had set foot on Korean soil.
“Saint, Robert Hauser!”
“Wow! Hauser is coming to Korea too!”
“Insane! This is insane!”
“So it’s true that the Reinforce Guild has friendly relations with the Saint Guild!”
Robert Hauser, a Level 6 Healer from the United States, known as Saint Robert Hauser.
As he set foot on Korean soil, he spoke to the gathered journalists with a gentle smile.
“I’ve come to engage in friendly exchanges.”
His face bore the smile of a con artist, yet the journalists paid it no mind.
They simply accepted it at face value and moved on.
A Level 6 from a foreign nation stepping foot on Korean soil.
Honestly, the journalists still felt somewhat bewildered by the situation.
They were well aware that the Hunters arriving today were all remarkable figures.
Level 5 Hunters weren’t exactly common, after all.
But Level 6 was in a different league entirely.
This was an era where Level 6 Hunters, along with Tier 6 items, were treated as national military assets.
Under such circumstances, the arrival of a foreign Level 6 could only be considered extraordinary.
But that wasn’t the end of it.
“Whoa! L-Look over there!”
“Gasp! Gulp.”
“Crazy!”
“Oh my, oh my.”
The male journalists swallowed hard and unconsciously snapped photos like madmen, while the female journalists instinctively averted their eyes from the woman in the provocative outfit.
She wore what was commonly called an underboob crop top, with shorts so short they were dizzying, yet she smiled arrogantly as if unconcerned by the attention.
But it wasn’t merely the excessive exposure that drew every eye.
She too was a major figure, just like Robert Hauser.
Serena Fresco, the Level 6 Dealer from South America, known as the Sun.
She, famous for never venturing beyond South America, had now set foot on Korean soil.
“This is my first overseas trip—could you tell me where I can find the Reinforce Guild?”
As she spoke with an arrogant smile, her alluring gaze possessed a captivating charm that made one’s heart race.
The male journalists nearly lost themselves in her dazzling presence, but just as they scrambled to conduct their interviews, she vanished, leaving them to gaze after her in disappointment, having never answered their questions.
And finally, an elderly Caucasian man with a stern impression and sturdy build arrived at the airport with a menacing gaze.
His appearance was far from ordinary.
Though aged, his sharp, unworn features intimidated those around him.
And those who saw this elderly man could only gasp in astonishment.
“G-Good heavens…! Liam Schmitt? Liam Schmitt has come to Korea?”
“Liam Schmitt!?”
“Cough! T-The Sage has come to our country!?!?”
A person capable of shocking even the journalists.
Liam Schmitt, the Level 6 Dealer from Germany, known as the Sage.
Like Ma Hyun-seok, he was one of the Level 6 Hunters active since the early days, earning the title of elder, yet he still demonstrated sufficient power from his active years.
Since he had no prior acquaintance with Ma Hyun-seok, Korea’s Level 6 Hunter, his visit to Korea could be considered unprecedented.
A sage called a hero not just of Germany, but of all of Europe, had set foot on Korean soil.
And this stubborn man spoke before the gathered reporters.
“I’ve come to meet a charlatan.”
With those words, he vanished as if that was all he had to say.
Everyone who witnessed them could only gape in astonishment.
The name Liam Schmitt alone was sufficient reason.
All other hunters were inevitably overshadowed.
“Wow. That woman who just passed by was stunning.”
“Huh? Is she a famous hunter?”
“No, I don’t think so, but her beauty was absolutely incredible. Is she a model? Or an actress?”
“At this time? Didn’t you see wrong?”
“Ah, maybe. I think she was even prettier than Serena Fresco.”
“Ugh, shut up and just write your article, Kim.”
While the reporters bickered, a Caucasian woman with reddish-brown hair, wearing a hat, mask, and sunglasses, hurried through the airport, carefully observing her surroundings and muttering to herself.
“Phew, I finally made it. It was good that I scheduled the interview in advance. I almost couldn’t get a ticket.”
The woman, who had been shaking her head in frustration, now moved swiftly through the airport as if ready to proceed.
A typhoon was sweeping across Korea.
5.
A Level 6 from another country?
I honestly didn’t care.
If I enhanced them, I could even become Level 7 immediately, but why bother?
That was exactly my sentiment.
‘Even if it’s difficult right now, if I gradually enhance my guild members, it won’t be long before all of them reach Level 6. There’s no need to recruit someone from outside.’
Besides, there was no reason to see anyone who hadn’t submitted an application for an interview.
I told Jung Ji-hwan my decision.
“So, for people who don’t have an appointment or just show up unannounced, either have them wait or send them away.”
At my casual remark, Jung Ji-hwan nodded with eyes that somehow carried a solemn resolve.
“I will absolutely do so.”
“…Yes, okay.”
His solemnity was so pronounced that even I couldn’t help but flinch for a moment.
Did this really warrant such gravity?
But I didn’t know.
How stubborn a Level 6 could be.
Jung Ji-hwan nodded and left the room, and I reviewed the various documents.
They were applications that had arrived from all over the world, so the volume was enormous.
Since I already had a translation skill, reading them posed no problem, but the quantity was simply overwhelming.
Of course, considering these were documents that had already passed the first screening by Jung Ji-hwan and Isabella, the situation was even more daunting.
Those filtered in the first round were hunters with character flaws and those whose levels were too low.
From among those screened, I had to personally select and interview them.
The number was expected to be quite substantial.
‘I need to secure ability stats of at least 10 or higher.’
Well, with this level of support, there’s no way we won’t have at least some ability stats above 10.
Dealers should be enough to fill two full teams with room to spare, and I’d really like to find some capable tanks here.
While I was reviewing the documents like this.
Min-jun suddenly tilted his head, wondering if he’d misread something.
And instead of the busy Jung Ji-hwan, Min-jun contacted Yu Ji-min, who was acting as his secretary.
“Could you bring someone here right away?”
-Yes! I’ll prepare immediately!
Seeing the quick response, Min-jun unconsciously sighed and stared at the document.
If this is true….
‘I absolutely must recruit them.’
6.
The next day, while Min-jun was waiting to prepare for interviews, a stubborn-looking elderly man was walking through the lobby of the Reinforce Guild building with a powerful stride.
Though his footsteps didn’t echo loudly, everyone was overwhelmed by that forceful gait and swallowed hard.
If it were an ordinary elderly man’s walk, no one would have paid attention.
But if he was Liam Schmitt, that was a different story.
“Gasp!”
“W-w-the Sage?”
“The Sage came too?”
“Wow, I never thought I’d see the Sage in person.”
Everyone was whispering and staring at Liam Schmitt.
But then, when Liam Schmitt furrowed his brow, people flinched without realizing it.
However, Liam Schmitt wasn’t furrowing his brow at them.
It was because of the man standing right in front of him.
“…Unbelievable.”
Looking at him, Liam Schmitt, wearing an expression close to shock, forced himself to speak.
“…Has your level risen?”
“That is correct.”
“Hmph. Are you becoming some kind of sorcerer?”
Liam Schmitt spoke words that, contrary to what he’d called him a braggart, essentially acknowledged his growth.
But regardless, Jung Ji-hwan, the man blocking Liam Schmitt’s path, quickly unleashed his aura.
Liam Schmitt likewise unleashed his aura.
Their mana shot toward each other.
Aimed solely at one another.
Those nearby couldn’t even tell what was happening, and the hunters present could only gasp in astonishment.
Such tremendous power with such refined control.
It clearly demonstrated that Jung Ji-hwan was no less formidable than Liam Schmitt.
In the fierce standoff, it was Liam Schmitt who raised the white flag first.
“…I can’t do anything about this either.”
At Liam Schmitt’s words, as if admitting defeat, Jung Ji-hwan spoke as if telling him not to joke.
“You’re being modest.”
“We can’t very well destroy this entire area, can we?”
Liam Schmitt’s response to Jung Ji-hwan’s words.
Jung Ji-hwan nodded in agreement at that.
It was an acknowledgment that if the two of them clashed, the surrounding area would be reduced to rubble.
Liam Schmitt had actually backed down!
Those who weren’t members of the Reinforce Guild couldn’t help but be astonished at Jung Ji-hwan.
Jung Ji-hwan was famous, sure, but enough to make Liam Schmitt retreat?
Some thought that way, but the majority interpreted it differently.
‘Mr. Schmitt must have shown mercy.’
‘There’s no other way to explain it.’
‘No matter how exceptional Korea’s Awakener is, he should still yield one step to Mr. Liam Schmitt.’
That’s what the majority believed.
Ordinarily it wouldn’t have been wrong, but Liam Schmitt furrowed his brow slightly as he looked at his own palm, which was slick with sweat.
He wondered if he was getting old, but no one knew his own condition better than himself.
An opponent whose victory was difficult to gauge.
“I’ll withdraw for today. When would be a good time for us to meet again?”
“I’ll contact you separately.”
“Good. What about the one in the back?”
As Liam Schmitt spoke, he glanced behind him.
A woman in a strikingly bold outfit suddenly appeared.
Serena Fresco scowled arrogantly while tousling her hair.
“And yet you just charged in recklessly like that.”
“Fair point.”
“What about you?”
When Serena Fresco spoke this time, Robert Hauser, who had been wearing a bewildered expression, walked over and looked at the two of them.
His expression was so exasperated that both Liam Schmitt and Serena Fresco were taken aback.
“I apologize, but I’m different from you two. I arranged this meeting in advance.”
“Hmm, so you’re on friendly terms with the Saint Guild, I hear.”
“Tch. If I’d known, I would’ve done the same.”
“I’ll contact you separately as well, Ms. Serena Fresco. And.”
Jung Ji-hwan spoke thus to Liam Schmitt and Serena Fresco, then turned his gaze to Hauser.
Hauser wore a triumphant expression, threw his shoulders back proudly, and nodded.
As if to say “look at this,” he began to strut past Jung Ji-hwan, but Jung Ji-hwan blocked his path.
“…Why?”
“Take the call.”
“…?”
Hauser, wondering what call it could be, answered his phone and heard a familiar voice.
-I heard you submitted your interview documents.
“Eek!”
What Robert Hauser had promised to bring was nothing more than interview documents.
Naturally, they couldn’t bring Robert Hauser, the mainstay of the allied Saint Guild.
So Min-jun and Jung Ji-hwan had contacted Franklin instead.
-You’re out of your mind. Come back quickly.
“…Ugh, understood.”
-I’ve caused you trouble. I apologize.
“Not at all. You informed me in advance, so I’ve been preparing accordingly.”
-Well then, I’ll see you next time.
Jung Ji-hwan nodded and ended the call.
Hauser had no choice but to turn around, his shoulders that had been held so high now drooping in defeat.
Watching him, Serena Fresco twirled her finger as if observing a madman, while Liam Schmitt simply ignored the display and spoke to Jung Ji-hwan.
“I hope you’ll call me again.”
“Me too!”
And so Serena Fresco departed as well.
Jung Ji-hwan wiped his hands, clearly somewhat tense.
‘That went smoothly.’
Honestly, I thought there might be a fight, so it was fortunate that there wasn’t.
Buildings could be rebuilt if they collapsed, but there could have been casualties.
Of course, I had believed that the Sage Liam Schmitt, called the Hero of Europe, and Serena Fresco, called the Sun of South America, wouldn’t recklessly charge in, but one can never be too careful.
Just as Jung Ji-hwan sighed and was about to leave, a radio transmission came through.
-Boss, no, Senior Ji-hwan!
“What is it?”
-The guild master told me to bring someone for an interview right away, but our information seems insufficient. I’m sorry for bothering you while you’re busy.
“Not at all. Why didn’t you tell me sooner? If it’s the guild master’s business, I’ll help anytime. So who should I bring?”
Yu Ji-min spoke carefully, as something about his tone seemed intimidating.
-Ah, I’ll send the file. But please bring them politely, not by kidnapping them.
“…? Of course.”
-Ah, I see. I’ve sent the file! I’m counting on you!
“Leave it to me.”
Jung Ji-hwan said this, quickly reviewed the file, and nodded.
Using the personal intelligence network he had maintained during his time as an Awakener’s Association agent, he located the person not long after.
He said to bring them immediately.
Come to think of it, had he ever made such a request before?
Definitely not.
‘This is quite unusual.’
I needed to bring them as quickly as possible.
Jung Ji-hwan moved with all his effort.
7.
“Phew! Travel really is exhausting.”
A beautiful woman with reddish-brown hair, muttering softly to herself, had just barely managed to lie down on the bed of a somewhat worn hotel room.
I had picked up some of the language, though far from fluently, and managed to locate the hotel I’d reserved in advance with the help of a translation app.
Getting here had been exhausting beyond measure.
Just as I rose from my seat to freshen up and unpack my belongings—
“Pardon the intrusion.”
“Huh?!”
The woman let out a startled, bizarre shriek.
She seemed about to say something upon seeing the sharp-featured man in glasses who had materialized so suddenly, but he gave her no opportunity whatsoever.
“You’re the one who applied for an interview at Reinforce Guild, correct?”
“Yes? Yes. Well, I did, but—”
“Let’s go.”
With those words, Jung Ji-hwan hoisted the woman onto his shoulder and departed.
“Ahhhhh!”
The scenery whizzed past—whoosh, whoosh—at such a dizzying speed that I nearly lost my stomach, but we arrived before long enough that I managed to hold it together.
While the woman was still bewildered, trying to make sense of what had happened, the man I’d seen in the live broadcast sat with an equally confused expression.
Both of them stared at Jung Ji-hwan, questioning what on earth he’d done, and Jung Ji-hwan lowered his head slightly before speaking.
“You instructed me to bring her at once, so I brought her as quickly as possible.”
“…That’s not exactly what I’d call ‘bringing’ her, is it?”
Normally I would have let it slide, but this was something I had to address.
Jung Ji-hwan seemed somewhat taken aback by my words, opening his mouth slightly before closing it again.
“…My apologies.”
“No, it’s fine. I’ll be more specific next time.”
“Understood.”
With that, Jung Ji-hwan left, and as the woman who remained in the room continued to stare at me with a bewildered expression, I spoke first.
“Welcome. I’m Kim Min-jun. You’re Gwen Cooper, the alchemist, correct?”

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