The Regressed SSS-Rank Supporter Who Turned Dark - Chapter 99

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#Episode 99
Whirrrrr—!
Dozens of beams of light erupted from Seonggwe.
The beams swept across the space where Eun-sung stood, scanning the room like a precision instrument.
Points, lines, planes.
Ether rippled outward, suffusing the entire space with luminescence.
Soon, a space of identical structure materialized within Seonggwe.
Walls rose, floors unfurled, furniture manifested.
My room was being recreated inside Seonggwe.
After [Spatial Transfer] concluded.
“Enter.”
The moment my command fell, Seonggwe engulfed me.
Simultaneously, I embraced Seonggwe.
It was a phenomenon beyond human comprehension.
Whether I had stepped into Seonggwe or Seonggwe had permeated into me was impossible to define.
But one thing was certain: a completely different world now unfolded before my eyes.
Inside Seonggwe.
“Hmm.”
My gaze swept across the room, identical to my own.
The structure, furnishings, air quality, humidity, and temperature—everything was precisely the same.
I opened the door.
If this had been a real house, a hallway should have appeared, but instead I saw only empty space.
That space was pure white emptiness, a place where spatial depth and perspective could not exist.
There were no boundaries between points, lines, and planes.
The distinction between floor, walls, and ceiling was impossible to discern.
An infinite expanse of white space, devoid of any end.
To me, the space beyond the door felt like a three-dimensional blank canvas of pristine white.
“I suppose I’ll fill it in gradually from here.”
A smile graced my lips.
The Primordial Seonggwe.
The ultimate sanctuary for myself and my family.
Even if Earth were to perish, even if humanity were to go extinct, this world would endure.
“At least I’ve satisfied the minimum requirements now…”
I murmured to myself as I withdrew from Seonggwe.
I had secured a refuge, but this was only the beginning.
The absolute safety of my family.
Nothing mattered more to me than that.
The Primordial Seonggwe was the cornerstone and the grand framework for achieving it.
I drew out the [Night Tracker] card.
Whoooosh!
Inside the room.
Dark Shadow Spirits erupted from every shadowed corner.
“From now on, protect Father, Mother, and Eun-ha. Always.”
Whoosh!
At Eun-sung’s command, the Dark Shadow Spirits scattered.
This much should allow him to protect his family even in the worst circumstances.
Of course, Eun-sung couldn’t be satisfied with this alone.
This was merely a trivial safety measure at best.
After all, Eun-sung’s arrangements for his family were only just beginning.
* * *
Though Eun-sung had become famous, it was his family who grew exhausted.
“We really need to change our phone numbers.”
“I agree. I’m sick of it.”
“I’m planning to change mine too.”
With dozens of calls from unknown numbers pouring in every day, the family’s grievances were considerable.
Entertainment agencies, journalists, clan representatives, people asking to borrow money, trolls—the list went on.
The saying that personal information in South Korea was public property seemed all too true.
“I’m sorry.”
Eun-sung felt genuinely apologetic toward his family.
“I’ll look into getting you secure phone numbers.”
Eun-sung immediately called Lim Lieutenant Colonel to request new phones for his family.
The numbers managed by the Defense Strategy Department were inaccessible even to telecommunications employees, so there was virtually no risk of exposure unless someone with knowledge of the number spread it around.
‘Honestly. Why do I have to exhaust the people around me too….’
In Eun-sung’s view, the general public were truly incomprehensible beings.
“Oh? It’s Lee Hyun.”
Cha Eun-ha, browsing YouTube on the TV, discovered a live broadcast featuring Lee Hyun and her eyes sparkled.
– Today’s guest is Lee Hyun, a Hunter actively serving with the Abyss Clan. Welcome.
It was a massive YouTuber’s channel with over three million subscribers.
“He survived that? I thought he was dead.”
Eun-sung let out a snort of amusement.
“Do you know Lee Hyun, oppa?”
“Not particularly.”
I know him. I know him well.
Though I suppose the current Lee Hyun can’t be said to know me.
“We were in the same Gate not long ago.”
“Really?!”
“Don’t tell me you’re a fan of his?”
“Not quite a fan. Just someone who watches occasionally?”
“Why on earth?”
“He’s handsome. Strong. And he’s very popular.”
“Ugh.”
Eun-sung’s expression twisted as if he might retch.
Yet regardless of Eun-sung’s personal sentiments, the fact that Lee Hyun was an exceptionally popular Hunter could not be denied.
This was an era where Hunters were treated as the nobility of a new age.
It was only natural that a Hunter blessed with both striking appearance and exceptional skill would capture the public’s affection.
All the more so for someone like Lee Hyun, to whom the epithet “genius” clung like a second skin.
“Actually… I just became a 5-Star Hunter this time. Haha.”
“Wow! Really?! And you’ve only been a Hunter for less than three years?!”
“I was fortunate.”
“Even so, that’s genuine innate talent, isn’t it? Amazing…”
“Actually… it was only possible because Wi Tae-woong, our clan’s master, helped me tremendously.”
“Wi Tae-woong did?!”
“He taught me everything from start to finish. If I’d signed with the Defense Strategy Department instead, I wouldn’t even be 4-Star by now, let alone 5-Star.”
“Really…?”
“Our clan has its own training facilities, and we have skilled senior Hunters…”
Lee Hyun’s words trailed off there.
“That’s marketing.”
“Marketing? Isn’t that just bragging?”
“Bragging is marketing.”
Eun-sung cut through it bluntly.
“He’s basically telling prospective Hunters to join their clan instead of contracting with the Defense Strategy Department.”
“Oh, I see what you mean.”
“He’s like a broken loudspeaker.”
Eun-sung’s smile turned glacial.
“Though I suppose it makes sense. For greenhorn rookies who know nothing, hearing it from the clan’s most promising prospect is far more persuasive than hearing it from Wi Tae-woong himself. They’ll be drowning in applications.”
“So that’s why the Abyss Clan is so famous? Because so many talented young Hunters join?”
“Cannon fodder.”
“Cannon… what?”
“Never mind, forget it.”
Eun-sung hastily averted his gaze, feigning ignorance.
I’d let my true thoughts slip out carelessly—this was problematic.
Where had I picked up such vicious language at home?
Yet that didn’t make the words any less true.
It was undeniable that the Abyss Clan’s Hunters surpassed those of other clans.
But even they were nothing more than chess pieces in Wi Tae-woong’s hands.
He was the sort who would grind his own clan members into the dirt without hesitation if necessity demanded it.
Lee Hyun might fare somewhat better, but ultimately, that didn’t change his status as a mere piece on the board.
‘If Wi Tae-woong hadn’t died on the Day of Lamentation, it would have been worth watching.’
Eun-sung found himself drifting into the past, seized by curiosity.
Would Wi Tae-woong truly have let Lee Hyun’s meteoric rise go unchallenged?
Did Lee Hyun harbor any resentment toward Wi Tae-woong, who regarded himself as a Knight on a chessboard?
‘They definitely clashed at some point. As for who won… I can’t even imagine.’
While Eun-sung entertained such thoughts, Lee Hyun’s interview continued on the YouTube channel.
– So, what are your thoughts on Hunter Cha Eun-sung?
– Cha Eun-sung? Who’s that?
At that moment.
“Pfft.”
Eun-sung nearly spat out the coffee he was drinking.
“Playing dumb like that. How petty.”
A mischievous smile played across Eun-sung’s lips.
It was unmistakably a sneer.
* * *
‘Damn it, this is infuriating.’
Lee Hyun’s mood soured considerably at the question about Eun-sung.
The world already revolved around Cha Eun-sung, which was unbearable enough, and now they had to ask about him of all people.
Moreover, Eun-sung had done more than his share to antagonize Lee Hyun, so it was only natural that merely hearing his name set his teeth on edge.
“Oh, you don’t know? He’s the Hunter who fought alongside you against the Broadcast Spirits at Bucheon Station Gate. The footage went viral.”
“Is that so? I’m not sure who you’re referring to.”
“I see. Then, shall we watch the footage together?”
– Do we have to?
– Still, for our viewers’ sake, as a senior Hunter, why don’t you give us an objective and candid evaluation of this junior Hunter? Haha.
– …
Lee Hyun’s expression hardened.
The perceptive viewers couldn’t possibly miss it.
[Viewer] Did they have a fight?
[Viewer] Look at that expression;;;
[Viewer] Wow / That’s crazy / Whoa
[Viewer] Honestly, how would Lee Hyun even know some unknown like Cha Eun-sung;;;
As speculation ran rampant in the chat, the YouTuber glanced at the viewer reactions before making another request to Lee Hyun.
– How could we refuse?
– Well… I suppose there’s no harm in it.
– Then, let’s watch together.
The YouTuber played Eun-sung’s footage.
[Viewer] Damn, he’s good-looking.
[Viewer] He’s seriously insanely good-looking;;;
[Viewer] Wow;; that movement was insane;;;
[Viewer] What was that at the end lol lol lol
Seething.
Lee Hyun’s insides boiled with rage.
Today’s spotlight should have been his and his alone, yet some random bastard was stealing all the attention.
In fact, I’d be tempted to half-kill him right now.
“Well then, Hunter Lee Hyun. What did you think of the footage?”
“Ah, um.”
Lee Hyun paused thoughtfully before answering.
“Now that you mention it, I do remember. That person is quite skilled.”
“Oh? Even in Hunter Lee Hyun’s assessment, that’s the case?”
“With consistent growth, he certainly has the potential to become an outstanding hunter. Yes, well. That’s my take.”
“Did everyone hear that? Hunter Lee Hyun is praising Hunter Cha Eun-sung?”
The YouTuber turned to his viewers.
[Viewer] Wait, Cha Eun-sung has only been a hunter for 3 months??
[Viewer] If we’re talking pure growth speed, Cha Eun-sung is overwhelmingly faster though?
[Viewer] Hmm…
[Viewer] Feels like he’s downplaying it lol honestly Cha Eun-sung seems more promising
The YouTuber’s face drained of color.
[Viewer] We should hear what Cha Eun-sung has to say too lolol
[Viewer] Why don’t you just invite Cha Eun-sung on?
[Viewer] fr
[Viewer] Cha Eun-sung is way better anyway;; plus he’s better looking than Lee Hyun lol
Because it had become such a hot topic, the viewers’ attention had shifted entirely to Eun-sung, who wasn’t even present.
“Ha….”
An irritated sigh escaped Lee Hyun’s lips.
[Viewer] He’s triggered lol
[Viewer] Triggered??
[Viewer] lol is today the channel owner’s memorial day?
[Viewer] He’s jealous lolol
[Viewer] Take it easy;; the host might actually get killed;;
With each new comment flooding in, the YouTuber’s expression grew increasingly rigid, while Lee Hyun’s face turned progressively colder.
A single thirty-second video.
With just that one clip, Eun-sung had not only surpassed Lee Hyun’s recognition but had become famous enough to instill inferiority in him.

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