You Have Been Invited to the Auction House of the Gods - Chapter 109

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109

 

 

As the private jet door opened, unfamiliar air rushed in.

 

It was autumn weather that felt slightly chilly.

 

The spectacular welcome ceremony I had seen through the window before landing spread out before my eyes.

 

Honor guards on both sides of the runway.

Behind them, uniformed soldiers stood in formation.

‘As expected, America is truly America.’

There was a reason why America was called the world’s police.

Including the honor guard, they were all A-rank Hunters.

 

Hunters belonging to the state, not guilds.

 

I clicked my tongue at the fact that these hundred gathered here weren’t even their elite forces.

 

A bit of envy crossed my mind.

 

The United States was the only country where Hunters voluntarily became soldiers.

 

Naturally, if you had ability, corporations paid better than the state,

It goes without saying that if you have the ability, companies rather than the government,

Guilds are more profitable than being a soldier.

But the United States turned it around.

When a hunter becomes a soldier, the treatment is better than most guilds.

But you also receive respect and admiration from the entire nation?

The perception that hunters should naturally become soldiers became firmly established.

‘The government certainly did craft their strategy well.’

The early U.S. government defined dungeons as “war.”

It was a simple definition, but its ripple effects were tremendous.

In other words, dungeons became wars that could intrude into daily life at any time.

 

With that single definition, the US Government gave citizens a sense of urgency while

With that single definition, the U.S. government alerts its citizens while simultaneously,

Combined with righteous hero marketing, they couldn’t help but be enthusiastic.

 

This was evident just by looking at the US President.

 

I scanned the soldiers filling the runway once, then slowly descended the staircase.

 

Even after I had completely descended the stairs, with no one coming to greet me, Kim Jin-woo whispered.

 

“Elder Brother… where is the US President? I heard he was coming to greet us…”

 

I chuckled at those words.

 

The US President wasn’t exactly an ordinary person either.

 

I raised my finger and pointed to the sky.

 

“He’s up there.”

 

“What? …The sky?”

 

Simultaneously with Kim Jin-woo’s dumbfounded expression, a roar was heard.

The shape of the Stars and Stripes was drawn—

No, ‘appeared’ was the accurate expression.

 

“What is that…?”

 

Kim Jin-woo blinked and couldn’t take his eyes off it.

 

Whatever was gradually accelerating became clearer in form.

 

Blonde hair.

Blue American-style hero costume.

Something that had been gradually accelerating became increasingly clear in form.

Blonde.

A muscular body that looks like it might burst.

Blue American-style hero costume.

The only thing missing was the S, and it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say he looked like a superhero straight out of a comic book.

“Hyung, hyung! That thing is falling toward us!”

Something wearing a hero costume that produces plasma flames turned in our direction.

A meteor, no… the US President landed in front of us.

“What are you so surprised about? This is the person you were looking for.”

“Yes…?”

At the same time as those words―

A meteorite, no… the US President has fallen in front of us.

 

Bang—! Dust scattered in all directions with the sound of air being torn apart.

 

What emerged through the rising dust was the President, who had successfully executed a perfect landing in a Hero Landing pose.

 

“Wow…”

 

Kim Jin-woo let out a suppressed breath.

 

The Man slowly raised his head.

 

Blonde hair glinting in the sunlight.

 

Whatever wax he used, it hadn’t budged even through all that chaos.

 

His cape fluttered in the wind as he walked slowly toward us.

 

“Welcome to America. Mr. Han.”

 

The President of the United States.

The world’s number one ranked Hunter.

Aiden W Bright.

 

He smiled brightly and extended his hand to me.

 

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[Hunter Han Sang-in Receives State Guest-Level Protocol in US… President Aiden: “Treatment Befitting the Greatest Hunter.”]

[Runway Welcome Ceremony Led by US President Held at Unprecedented Scale…]

[Hunter Han Sang-in’s US Visit Continues with Highest-Level Protocol in History…]

[Lightning-Fast Schedule from First Day of US Visit… White House Banquet Hall Atmosphere Heated]

[Hunter Han Sang-in’s First Schedule Draws National Attention, Banquet Hall Crowded with Welcoming Crowds…]

 

In that brief moment, articles were exploding out at a rapid pace.

 

It wasn’t just articles.

 

Major Media outlets both domestic and international were continuing live coverage.

 

– Hunter Han Sang-in’s visit to the United States is drawing tremendous attention.

 

On screen, an Announcer and Panel were exchanging conversation.

 

– How do you view Hunter Han Sang-in’s visit to the United States?

 

At the Announcer’s question, Professor Noh slowly opened his mouth.

 

– It would be unreasonable to view this as a political move. This schedule is primarily for Guild purposes, in my opinion.

 

– So you see it as being for Ashin Guild’s benefit.

 

– That’s right. Ashin Guild already has overwhelming influence in the Asian Region, but their presence in the Western Region is still faint.

 

– In fact, unless it’s neighboring countries or regions requiring joint raids, there’s no real reason for the Western Region to request cooperation from Ashin Guild.

 

– Exactly. This is especially true in countries like the United States where the ‘Military system’ takes priority over guilds.

 

– Professor, are you saying this US visit could become an opportunity to pioneer the Western Region Market?

 

– Yes, that’s right. Above all, the United States is a country with the world’s largest supply and operation system. It’s similar to the system Ashin aims for.

 

– In reality, President Aiden has been continuously sending love calls showing considerable interest in Ashin’s system.

 

– That’s right. If those love calls are truly sincere… and if Ashin can link with the US Military system—

They could stand at the center of a global network, beyond just being a simple guild.

 

– You’re saying there’s that possibility?

 

The Announcer put a check on the excessive possibility.

 

– That’s right. They don’t necessarily have to stand at the center. But if they can be included in that system… that alone could bring tremendous benefits.

 

– You’re saying Ashin could serve as a bridgehead between Korea and the United States.

 

The Announcer nodded and summarized the content.

 

– That’s right.

 

– Besides that, this welcome ceremony is also becoming a major topic…

 

I closed my Smartphone.

 

Glancing outside, welcoming crowds filled the streets.

 

I leaned my neck against the Vehicle’s backrest.

 

“Tsk, what’s the big deal about a Korean Hunter coming to America…”

 

“Still, he got about half of it right.”

 

Kim Jin-woo, who had been listening beside me, spoke up.

 

“Well, that’s true.”

 

As Kim Jin-woo said, Professor Noh’s prediction was somewhat accurate.

 

I hadn’t brought the Supply Team Leaders with me to America for no reason.

 

America’s system is unparalleled.

Especially their supply system.

 

In the United States, the status of porters was different from Korea.

 

There was even a separate supply position called Porter.

 

The treatment was the same as well.

 

Well, since porters were also soldiers, it was natural in a way.

 

‘Their understanding of the supply concept itself was different.’

 

Was it because it was a system reorganized based on the military from the beginning?

 

All the soldiers knew about the importance of supply.

 

Supply, which is important even in war, how much more important would it be in dungeons where you can’t even obtain materials.

 

It was no different from a lifeline for succeeding in a single operation.

 

That’s why the US Department of Defense was independently conducting research on supply strategies and tactics separately.

 

That was the reason I brought the team leaders.

 

In that context, the US Secretary of Defense also proposed the meeting at the banquet first.

 

So the first agreed-upon content was a collaboration project between the US Department of Defense and Ashin.

 

It was an appealing proposal for both sides.

 

No matter how much I brought items from Golden Township, military strategy couldn’t match the experts.

 

As Professor Noh said, this visit was also an opportunity to announce Ashin’s status, but that was only superficial.

 

The purpose of hiding the facts about the Giant Tribe Dungeon conquest was greater.

 

Still, it was better to create facts that would help each other while we were at it.

 

“Either way, it’s a forced march.”

 

I sighed at the schedule that hadn’t even started yet.

 

It was because all the public schedules were packed into today to match the timing.

 

“Well, it can’t be helped.”

 

Kim Jin-woo shrugged his shoulders.

 

“You, why do you look excited?”

 

“Come on, no way.”

 

Kim Jin-woo smiled awkwardly and avoided eye contact.

 

I was about to say something but stopped.

 

We haven’t even entered the main game yet, so there’s no need to drain energy.

 

Meanwhile, the vehicle had already arrived in front of the banquet hall.

 

‘This is where it really begins.’

 

I got out of the car and headed to the White House banquet hall where the first official schedule awaited.

 

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