The Owner of the Healing Therapy Shop Is Ranked 0th in the World - Chapter 53

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The Owner of the Healing Therapy Shop is World Rank 0

 

Chapter 53

 

The 22 Maze Gates that had plunged the entire world into terror were completely conquered by Hunter Gangjinseong.

 

At the news that a single hunter had prevented humanity’s disaster, the global community began to harbor hope for Gate conquest.

 

Some countries designated days to recognize Gangjinseong’s achievements and held festivals.

 

And on the second day after the conquest ended, Gangjinseong finally appeared at an official venue.

 

When he appeared in the press conference hall packed to bursting with hundreds of reporters and anchors from various countries, an intensely blinding barrage of camera flashes poured down.

 

The public speculation about Gangjinseong had been nothing but ominous.

 

‘He’s already become a cripple from mana addiction,’ ‘He’s imprisoned by WHP undergoing biological experiments,’ ‘He went berserk from draining other hunters’ mana and is in an uncontrollable state’ – all sorts of sensational rumors plastered portal sites.

 

However, Jinseong’s complexion as he appeared on the podium was clearer and more robust than ever.

 

All the rumors turned to scraps of paper, and seeing Jinseong looking perfectly fine, speculation even arose that he had overcome mana addiction as well.

 

Excited voices could be heard suggesting that a Newtype hunter had emerged, elevating Jinseong’s status even higher.

 

In contrast, Jinseong sat expressionlessly while Ean stood beside him.

 

“While news of Hunter Seondonguk is cause for celebration, we will not take related questions here.”

 

As soon as Ean’s firm opening statement ended, reporters from various countries raised their hands high.

 

The reporter who got the first speaking opportunity shot back sharply.

 

“There are many views that conquering 22 Gates alone is theoretically impossible. Weren’t there hidden collaborators or a secretly formed team?”

 

Jinseong answered without a moment’s hesitation. His response was short and clear.

 

“There was no team. There was an item.”

 

“An item? Please provide a detailed explanation.”

 

“An item that shows the way.”

 

The hall stirred.

 

Did this mean the ability of a hunter with exploration skills had been contained in a single item?

 

At the reporter’s incredulous expression, Jinseong nodded lightly, and murmuring sounds rolled in like waves from here and there.

 

Imbuing a hunter’s unique ability into an item was an impossible realm unless done by the highest grade enchanter or healer.

 

Moreover, even if unique abilities were contained in items, most of them had reduced efficiency.

 

Yet with just that one item, he had conquered the Maze Gates that terrorized the entire world, and single-handedly at that.

 

The expressions of everyone seated in the hall were all consistent. They looked incredulous.

 

“Then is the person who created that item Enchanter Shinnara?”

 

“That’s correct.”

 

Jinseong’s answer made the press conference hall noisy like adding oil to fire.

 

“Next.”

 

As Jinseong’s low voice fell, a foreign correspondent grabbed the microphone.

 

“Some quarters raise suspicions that Hunter Gangjinseong is a member of Black Crew. What is the secret behind your abnormally rapid strengthening in such a short time? Did you perhaps hunt other hunters inside Gates to absorb their mana?”

 

Though it was a quite rude and provocative question, everyone in the hall held their breath and focused on Jinseong’s lips.

 

It was a question that scratched everyone’s itch.

 

Jinseong answered without his pupils wavering even once.

 

“I have never attacked hunters. As I’ve said repeatedly, being able to conquer the Maze Gates was thanks to that item.”

 

The reporter raised his voice and asked again.

 

“Items are merely auxiliary tools for finding paths! Where in the world exists an item that can dramatically boost ability stats enough to finish conquest ahead of the world’s number 1 hunter?”

 

At the reporter’s sarcastic words, Jinseong coldly dismissed him.

 

“It exists.”

 

“…”

 

At that firmness, the reporter could no longer open his mouth.

 

The following question was about rankings.

 

The expressions of the powerful nations possessing world rank 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th hunters were not very good.

 

“I have no intention of applying for a challenge match first, but if one comes to me, I have no intention of avoiding it either.”

 

At Jinseong’s confident attitude, the atmosphere in the press conference hall reached its peak.

 

Then Ean looked at his watch and declared he would take the last question.

 

Countless placards went up, but what Jinseong pointed to was Korean reporter Jeon Mirae, whom he had met at the US Gate.

 

She stood up with an expression of glory and asked.

 

“Hunter Gangjinseong’s dramatic growth, Hunter Shinnara’s second awakening, and even signs of Hunter Seondonguk’s revival. What do you think about these miracles occurring simultaneously?”

 

Jinseong stroked his chin with his finger and fell into thought for a moment.

 

It was a miracle created by Yebichnna, but he couldn’t reveal her to the world.

 

‘At least not until I can safely protect Yebichnna.’

 

Jinseong gazed not at reporter Jeon Mirae, but at the camera lens in front, and opened his mouth.

 

“Perhaps the goddess of fortune is smiling upon us.”

 

With those words, Jinseong rose from his seat without lingering.

 

What followed next was the President’s medal ceremony.

 

It was a medal given only to hunters with clear achievements contributing to national security and development, which only three people had received so far.

 

Though it was such a meaningful token, Jinseong’s expression with the hibiscus badge on his chest was utterly indifferent.

 

What awaited him as he exited the hall, leaving behind the bursting applause, was Shinnara.

 

Her usual bouncy and playful appearance was nowhere to be found. Nara stopped Jinseong with a humorless face.

 

“I won’t ask you to transfer to our guild anymore.”

 

Jinseong’s eyebrow shot up.

 

It was strange that she would give up so easily after putting effort into recruiting him for over 5 years. However, at Nara’s following words, Jinseong’s expression hardened coldly.

 

“If you make our Yebichnna like ‘that person’… I’ll kill you first, even if it means breaking taboos, so behave yourself.”

 

As soon as the words ‘that person’ came out, Jinseong’s lips trembled slightly.

 

Nara uncrossed her arms and added curtly.

 

“And Yebichnna is my younger sister.”

 

As Jinseong looked at Nara without saying anything, she warned in a low, dark voice.

 

“She’s a child with many wounds. So I’d prefer if you didn’t get any closer.”

 

Nara sighed and brushed past Jinseong.

 

Left alone, Jinseong released his jaw that had become stiff from clenching and breathed deeply.

 

Though Yebichnna was close enough to reach if he stretched out his hand, she still seemed like such a distant existence to him.

 

“…Ha.”

 

His gaze fell to the floor.

 

* * *

 

Behind Nara as she came out to the hallway, Ohyeongtaek suddenly appeared.

 

“Noona! Then what about me?”

 

“What about what.”

 

“Yebichnna noona. Can I meet her instead of Jinseong hyung?”

 

As Ohyeongtaek grinned and asked, Nara stopped walking and turned to look at him.

 

Nara’s face looking at Ohyeongtaek was grimly distorted.

 

“You call that talking? Should I tear that mouth apart for you to come to your senses, or sew it shut for you to come to your senses!”

 

“Ah, why are you hitting me!”

 

As Nara swung her fist, Ohyeongtaek made a tearful face and ran away.

 

“Ah, really, I’m being serious!”

 

Watching Ohyeongtaek getting farther away, Nara held her head.

 

“How am I supposed to protect my younger sister…”

 

Around the time Nara’s sigh was deepening, Jinwoon approached in a sharp suit and handed her a document.

 

“Protecting your sister is going to get even harder.”

 

“What is it now.”

 

Nara grumpily snatched the document and read through it.

 

Her pupils shook violently as she confirmed the contents beyond the paper.

 

“…This, crazy.”

 

Nara couldn’t continue her words and muttered a low curse.

 

The documents contained intelligence that Seongnyeo, Alice, had boarded a flight to Korea.

 

Countries that knew Alice’s past actions and personality were all too aware that Seongnyeo’s visit would only bring bad results.

 

Especially when it came to matters involving Gangjinseong, given that woman’s obsession where she wouldn’t think twice about blowing up a city or two…

 

“We might actually get caught… This is driving me crazy.”

 

Nara and Jinwoon exchanged anxious glances.

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