You Have Been Invited to the Auction House of the Gods - Chapter 64

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64

 

 

 

“Tch, this damn Japanese land is unpleasant from the very air.”

 

As soon as Zhang Qingye got off the airplane and swept his gaze around, he burst out with complaints.

 

His eyes caught sight of two attendants standing respectfully.

 

“As expected, I don’t like it.”

 

Following the attendants through the gate, a barrage of camera flashes poured down.

 

In fact, this wasn’t really a matter that warranted this many reporters gathering.

 

Given the circumstances, the original plan was to move directly from the runway.

 

However, at Zhang Qingye’s request, the Japanese Government hastily gathered reporters at the airport.

 

Zhang Qingye passed through the reporters with a satisfied smile and boarded the vehicle.

 

Zhang Qingye also changed his destination from the Command Center to the hospital.

 

Of course, it wasn’t for the normal purpose of visiting a patient.

 

‘I heard Hinata Utahime is on the verge of death… I should personally confirm what state she’s in.’

 

He planned to personally confirm the dying shrine maiden, then mock her.

 

However, upon entering the hospital lobby, an unexpected figure caught his eye.

 

A Korean man dressed in training clothes.

 

“…”

 

Zhang Qingye narrowed his eyes.

 

The Korean Hunter who recently became an S-rank Hunter.

 

But there was only one reason Zhang Qingye remembered him.

 

‘That weakling bastard is the one who’s going to surpass my ranking?’

 

He was already being compared unfavorably as lower-ranked in China, and now he was about to lose his ranking to a Korean of all people, which had been quite stressful.

 

Seeing him in person made him even more displeased.

 

He couldn’t sense any fighting spirit at all.

 

He wondered if those arms that looked like they’d break with a light poke could even properly hold a sword.

 

‘The United States oversees the rankings, and just because they’re allies, they put such a worthless guy above me.’

 

He couldn’t stand to see such a sight.

 

Zhang Qingye slightly raised the corner of his mouth and deliberately slowed his steps.

 

“I’m Zhang Qingye. I’m the commander of this operation.”

 

“Nice to meet…”

 

Zhang Qingye immediately cut him off.

 

“Hey, are you that guy? That brat who came from Korea.”

 

He had approached with the intention of picking a fight from the start.

 

If a fight broke out here, it could become a diplomatic issue, but he didn’t care.

 

Even if two small countries protested, his homeland wouldn’t even listen with half an ear.

 

Zhang Qingye wanted that Korean Hunter to fight back.

 

He’d also imprint on that weakling bastard who was superior.

 

Moreover, while he was the one provoking, if he was attacked first, he could even secure justification.

 

But when there was no reaction, Zhang Qingye sneered once more.

 

“Ha, a guy like this is ranked above me.”

 

‘Come on, hurry up and attack me with that pathetic pride of yours.’

 

But the opponent’s reaction was lukewarm.

 

“Ah, yes. Nice to meet you.”

 

Just that one sentence.

There was no fighting spirit, no fire in his eyes at all.

 

Zhang Qingye chuckled inwardly.

 

‘A weakling is a weakling after all.’

 

“Ha, seeing how you greet people, you really are nothing special.”

 

‘Well, expecting the spirit of a great nation from a Hunter of a vassal state is absurd.’

 

“I’ll handle the work here myself, so you just watch from the sidelines.”

 

“If that’s how it works out, that wouldn’t be too bad either.”

 

After hearing those words, he felt pathetic for having been nervous for no reason.

 

The commander position and the front lines were ultimately his stage.

Hunters from small countries were just supporting actors.

 

That bread guy probably knows it too.

That skill alone won’t cut it.

The rankings were overseen by the United States anyway.

 

Still, he liked that the guy knew his place and didn’t act up.

 

“Well, since you came all the way to Japan, why don’t you do some sightseeing? I hear the sushi here is delicious.”

 

With those final words and one more mocking laugh, Zhang Qingye left the hospital.

 

***

 

The strategy meeting was also to his liking.

 

Zhang Qingye, who appeared last, climbed onto the platform with a leisurely smile.

 

He grabbed the microphone and shouted in his native language.

 

Chinese was the second most widely used language after English.

Learning languages at the level of global lingua franca was basic cultivation, but having interpreters for those who couldn’t was a consideration.

 

The operation was a stage designed solely for him to be the protagonist.

 

By succeeding in the raid that Hinata Utahime had failed, he would once again elevate his great nation’s prestige and climb to even greater heights himself.

 

After finishing that stage, he immediately threw himself into the front lines at dawn the next day.

 

His sword strike, falling into the middle of the battlefield like a massive cannon shot, shook the earth.

 

A nickname given to him by the Chinese who watched his combat scenes.

 

Pachengche , meaning a war chariot that destroys fortress walls.

 

Living up to that nickname, Zhang Qingye wielded his twin halberds and swept across the battlefield.

 

He glanced back to see what the Korean Hunter was doing, and found him supporting the Japanese Hunters from the air.

 

Unlike his first impression, the guy was quite likeable.

 

He knew his role without being told.

 

Thanks to this, Zhang Qingye was able to reach the target location earlier than expected.

 

***

 

Zhang Qingye threw open the door of the temporarily erected barracks.

 

The staff officers of this raid were waiting for him.

 

However, one person was nowhere to be seen.

 

“The bread guy… no, where did the Korean Hunter go?”

 

“He stepped away briefly to take care of some business nearby.”

 

Yura spoke up instead.

 

“Tsk, leaving his post during a raid – he lacks basic discipline.”

 

He was secretly disappointed that the S-rank Hunter wasn’t there right before the boss fight.

 

But it wouldn’t significantly affect the overall situation.

 

No, actually this worked out better.

 

Without him there, Zhang Qingye could claim all the credit for this raid entirely for himself.

 

‘Then I should hurry things up a bit.’

 

“Everyone get ready. We’re going straight into the boss raid.”

 

At his declaration, the staff officers began murmuring among themselves.

 

“Wasn’t the original plan to do maintenance and attack the next day!”

 

But Zhang Qingye had no intention of reversing his decision.

 

“We recaptured the stronghold earlier than planned, and the raid members’ fatigue isn’t that severe.”

 

“That’s because Hunter Han Sang-in provided support…”

 

“Exactly. Since the Korean Hunter provided such support and the raid party is in good condition, wouldn’t it be more efficient to go straight into the boss raid?”

 

“Their fatigue may be low, but it’s not nonexistent. Rather, because we forced the march, they need adequate rest…”

 

“Even if they rest for a day in these uncomfortable sleeping quarters, is there any guarantee that the demonic beasts won’t attack at night?”

 

“But…!”

 

“Hmph, but what. Wasn’t the plan for me to take down the boss alone anyway?”

 

The staff officers could no longer respond.

 

Not because Zhang Qingye’s words were right.

It was because everyone had intuitively realized from that brief conversation that no words could break this man’s stubbornness.

 

“You guys just keep the small fry busy. I’ll handle the boss in the meantime.”

 

With those final words, Zhang Qingye left the barracks.

 

***

 

Zhang Qingye’s reckless attitude ultimately forced the boss raid to proceed.

 

Perhaps because it was the starting point of the Break, the level of the Demonic Beasts was quite high.

 

The Japanese Hunters weren’t being pushed back, but they couldn’t gain the upper hand either.

 

Moreover, there wasn’t even another S-rank Hunter to cover critical moments.

 

It was natural that casualties were increasing.

And finally, the first death occurred in this raid.

 

But Zhang Qingye had no intention of stopping.

 

‘So pathetically weak.’

 

Now that they had engaged, there was no turning back.

 

‘Once you’re riding a tiger’s back, there’s no turning back. The fastest way is to deal with the boss.’

 

“Hold on. I’ll deal with the boss first and come back.”

 

Leaving those words behind, Zhang Qingye leaped and ran toward the central area.

 

Brutally slaughtering Demonic Beasts, he arrived at the central area.

 

There, a bizarre creature had taken position.

 

A goat’s head, a lion’s body, a serpent’s tail.

It was a grotesque beast.

 

“A Chimera.”

 

Zhang Qingye charged at the Chimera without hesitation.

 

The Chimera also spotted Zhang Qingye rushing toward it threateningly and charged at him with its horns raised.

 

And the moment they collided—

 

Bang!

 

A massive shockwave struck the air.

 

Zhang Qingye was pushing back the horns with his Twin Halberds.

 

Every time their forces clashed, the ground shook.

 

Then, the moment the Chimera’s tail aimed for Zhang Qingye’s nape,

 

Zhang Qingye kicked off the Chimera’s horns and used the recoil to create distance.

 

“As expected of S-rank, this won’t be easy.”

 

Zhang Qingye said this while taking a stance with his right arm raised up and his left arm lowered down.

 

“Do you know how I became an S-rank Hunter?”

 

Lightning sparked from the Right Blade that Zhang Qingye extended toward the sky and surged upward,

while sand wind spread across the ground from the Left Blade extended toward the earth.

 

“Twin Extremes is the Unique Ability I achieved!”

 

And the moment those two forces united as one, a massive Sand Storm charged toward the Chimera with the sound of thunder.

 

***

 

The Chimera was torn to shreds by the Sand Storm and gasping on the floor.

 

“Disappointing.”

 

They called it an S-rank boss, but it didn’t meet expectations.

 

The Chimera had no ridiculous Regeneration ability, and couldn’t even breathe a single Breath Attack.

 

Well, what use would such things be at this point anyway.

 

“Let’s finish this.”

 

Zhang Qingye raised his Twin Halberds high into the sky.

 

But at that moment, an enchanting voice struck Zhang Qingye’s ears.

 

“Oh my, how could you do this to Our Child while I was away for just a moment?”

 

“Who are you…!”

 

It was when Zhang Qingye tried to turn toward where the voice came from.

 

A metallic sound that seemed to tear through the air grazed past his earlobe.

 

And red liquid spurting out in front of him.

 

“Huh…?”

 

Zhang Qingye couldn’t believe the current situation.

 

His right arm holding the twin halberds was flying through midair, spraying blood.

 

‘Why is my right arm over there?’

 

Zhang Qingye’s gaze followed his arm in a parabolic arc.

 

And thud—.

 

Zhang Qingye’s right arm fell lifelessly to the floor.

 

Then he turned his head again to look at the culprit who had done this to his arm.

 

The red-haired woman holding a whip, slowly walking toward Zhang Qingye.

 

The moment he saw that eerie smile, his spine froze.

 

Zhang Qingye was feeling again the same wall he had felt from his Senior Brother.

 

“Why did you have to touch our child?”

 

Her whip swung carelessly.

 

In that moment, Zhang Qingye instinctively knew for certain.

 

‘I’m going to die…’

 

His body stiffened and he couldn’t move an inch from where he stood.

 

He didn’t know the reason.

 

Whether it was because of fear or because of her ability.

 

But there was only one thing he could do.

 

Simply watch the whip approaching his neck.

 

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