Episode 100
Kang Jin-hyeok held the jewel and tried to feel it.
[Franz Levi’s Jewels]
– A jewel with powers that have been altered by the influence of dimensional magic.
– It has the power to induce dimensional cracks.
-The size of the crack can be adjusted by infusing it with the power of the magic stone.
Kang Jin-hyeok couldn’t hide his shock at the explanation that suddenly appeared before his eyes.
Is it possible for such a cheat item to exist in this world?
The relics handed over by the giant scorpion were so enormous that they could turn the lives of the hunters upside down.
I had no idea why a single monster would be carrying such an item.
“Franz Levi… … I think it has something to do with that name.”
Kang Jin-hyeok thought that the name did not refer to a giant scorpion.
The giant scorpion had an extraordinary ability to manipulate powers similar to aura.
It was hard to see anyone with the skills to use dimensional magic.
Since it was said to be a power that had been transformed by dimensional magic, it was highly likely that artificial power had been applied.
“First of all, this is a document that absolutely must not be discovered.”
Originally, these types of overseas expeditions usually involved the hunters taking possession of the monsters they had caught.
But if the Qatari government learns of the existence of this item, they will never stay still.
An item that can induce dimensional cracks with its own power.
With that in front of him, there was no way he could safely return Kang Jin-hyeok to his home country.
Kang Jin-hyeok pushed the jewel into the deepest part of his inventory.
“Cheon Sang-ho, it’s a good thing you came separately from that gentleman.”
Cheon Sang-ho has shown himself to be a gentleman so far, but will he be able to maintain that attitude after learning of the existence of this jewel?
Kang Jin-hyeok didn’t trust Cheon Sang-ho to that extent yet.
It was impossible to tell such a big secret to someone I had no contact with.
Kang Jin-hyeok put the giant scorpion’s corpse, which was completely torn apart, and the magic stone into separate inventories.
When the Qatari side asked for evidence of the suppression, I intended to show this side.
If you put them in the same inventory and the jewel’s true identity is discovered, you won’t be able to handle it.
Kang Jin-hyeok slapped his cheeks with both hands to control his swollen emotions.
“Let’s manage our facial expressions properly.”
Kang Jin-hyeok took deep breaths and tried to remain as calm as possible.
Kang Jin-hyeok counted the prime numbers in his head because his heart rate increased every time he thought about the existence of the jewel.
Thanks to the continuous training of his mind and body, Kang Jin-hyeok’s expression looked quite calm when he came out of the tunnel.
First, Cheon Sang-ho, who had been waiting after coming out of the tunnel, began to question Kang Jin-hyeok’s appearance.
“Did anything good happen to you?”
“Huh? Why all of a sudden?”
Kang Jin-hyeok was shocked and all his efforts went down the drain.
“It looks like you got a valuable item.”
“ha ha ha…….”
Kang Jin-hyeok could only laugh, feeling as if everything had been revealed.
Kang Jin-hyeok was nervous that Cheon Sang-ho might come and interrogate him.
Cheon Sang-ho could clearly read those emotions from Kang Jin-hyeok’s expression.
“Don’t worry. I’ll keep it a secret so that no unnecessary conflicts arise.”
“Really?”
“Of course. In the first place, all the items obtained from hunting are ours.”
Cheon Sang-ho has taken on countless overseas assignments.
Thanks to this, we have experienced many conflicts with governments and associations of other countries.
Just like when you enter and exit the bathroom, it’s different.
Those who bowed and showed all sorts of pitiful behavior when asked to carry out a subjugation, inevitably tried to bully me when the request was completed.
Cheon Sang-ho thought that if Kang Jin-hyeok had picked up an expensive item, the people from Qatar would definitely be unreasonable.
Since such an unfair thing should never have happened in the first place, Cheon Sang-ho promised not to say anything about the items Kang Jin-hyeok had obtained.
“If they ask you for an inventory, just refuse. That’s illegal under international law, so they won’t be able to force an investigation.”
“Oh, yes. Thanks for the advice.”
Kang Jin-hyeok was glad that Cheon Sang-ho wasn’t interested in the item.
But still, the tension was not let go.
Cheon Sang-ho now expects the jewel that Kang Jin-hyeok obtained to be just an expensive item.
It remains to be seen whether he can maintain his current attitude even after learning that his prediction was wrong.
“By the way, you’re really amazing for catching that scorpion by yourself.”
Cheon Sang-ho was impressed by the fact that Kang Jin-hyeok was able to single-handedly hunt a giant scorpion that would have been difficult to catch even with two people attacking it.
I had faith that he would be able to do it, but Kang Jin-hyeok finished work and came out much earlier than expected.
“I thought Mr. Kang Jin-hyeok would come out only after the sun had completely set.”
“Then why didn’t you come and help me and wait outside?”
“I did that because I thought that if I got involved in the hunt, there would be problems with distribution.”
Cheon Sang-ho did not want to hurt feelings by each claiming their share.
Since he had caught countless giant scorpion babies and received a generous reward, Cheon Sang-ho thought it was right to yield the location of the giant scorpion to Kang Jin-hyeok.
Cheon Sang-ho didn’t realize how much of a reward that decision would bring to Kang Jin-hyeok.
“I guess you’re not very greedy for money?”
“It’s not that I don’t have anything, but if I can live comfortably, that’s enough.”
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If he had been greedy for money, Cheon Sang-ho would not have volunteered to join the association.
How much money would you make if you just took on an executive position in a successful guild?
Why would you choose to work as a civil servant and receive a fixed monthly salary?
“Just in case, wrap the items you obtain in this.”
Cheon Sang-ho handed Kang Jin-hyeok something that looked like foil.
“What is this?”
“A foil that can fool the Association’s scanning devices.”
“How did you get your hands on something like this?”
“I was able to get a few thanks to working like a dog under the association.”
The association president trusted Cheon Sang-ho deeply, so he gave him the means to legally collect bribes.
Cheon Sang-ho had no intention of using that to collect money, so he gave it to Kang Jin-hyeok.
“thank you…….”
Kang Jin-hyeok felt guilty because Cheon Sang-ho was so concerned about him.
Can’t you just tell me the truth?
As that impulse slowly rose up in his mind, Kang Jin-hyeok shook his head.
A ball is a ball and life is life.
It was a foolish decision to take risks based on momentary emotions.
Kang Jin-hyeok turned his body so that Cheon Sang-ho could not see, wrapped the jewel in foil, and put it back in his inventory.
“We’d better go back before it’s too late.”
Cheon Sang-ho spoke worriedly as he watched the setting sun.
It was what Kang Jin-hyeok had hoped for.
Kang Jin-hyeok, eager to return, took the lead and headed towards the barrier guarded by the Qatar Hunters.
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The Qatar hunters noticed Kang Jin-hyeok and Cheon Sang-ho approaching the barrier and started to make a fuss.
In the brief moment that the two reached the entrance to the barrier, there was a slew of simple gambling going on between those who expected failure and those who believed they had succeeded, as even the most accomplished Korean hunters were insignificant.
The ratio is 8 to 2.
When Kang Jin-hyeok showed the magic stone and materials as evidence of the subjugation, the hunters who succeeded in the reverse bet cheered.
“Did you really catch that monster in half a day?” he asks.
Even without the secretary’s interpretation, the expression on the Qatar Association member’s face clearly showed how surprised he was.
He looked as if he couldn’t believe it even when the magic stone and materials were thrust right in front of him.
“A new type of monster was building a nest and raising its young.”
The Qatar Association executives who received Cheon Sang-ho’s report turned pale.
Only after receiving additional reports from Cheon Sang-ho that he had hunted every single one of them did his face regain its composure.
“thank you.”
The Qatar Association executive expressed his gratitude directly in broken Korean, perhaps because he was truly touched.
When Kang Jin-hyeok received such gratitude while hiding the jewels, cold sweat ran down his back.
“The association wants me to attend a party. What should I do?”
Kang Jin-hyeok furrowed his brows deeply after hearing what the secretary said.
If only I could, since the request was over, I wanted to return to Korea right away.
But in this situation, urging him to go back only aroused unnecessary suspicion.
“No, please tell her that I will accept her heart.”
Kang Jin-hyeok was about to say that he would attend, but Cheon Sang-ho came forward first and expressed his intention to decline.
When a secretary relayed his words, the Qatar Association official looked puzzled.
“He is asking if there is any problem.”
“I’m going to start experiencing the side effects of the stamina potion soon, so I’d like to return home before my body stiffens.”
I don’t want to stay in a foreign country for a long time with a body that can barely move.
The executives of the Qatar Association were convinced by Cheon Sang-ho’s firm determination and began preparing to see him off.
“Can you say that coldly?”
Kang Jin-hyeok was worried that he might have done something wrong.
What Cheon Sang-ho said was essentially saying that it would be unsafe to stay in Qatar.
“It’s much better than beating around the bush. It’s actually a dangerous place.”
As Cheon Sang-ho continued speaking, he glanced at the nearby Qatari hunters.
They were a group that couldn’t believe that Kang Jin-hyeok and Cheon Sang-ho had dealt with the new monster.
Kang Jin-hyeok could tell at a glance that their gazes were filled with jealousy and envy.
“Even if my body is stiff, I can easily deal with people like that. But honestly, it’s annoying.”
Kang Jin-hyeok agreed with Cheon Sang-ho’s words.
Even if it wasn’t about jewelry, I wouldn’t want to stay in this atmosphere for too long.
A secretary who had relayed the opinions of these two people to the Qatar Association returned and handed a piece of paper to Kang Jin-hyeok.
“Okay, Mr. Kang Jin-hyeok. Take this.”
“What is this?”
Kang Jin-hyeok confirmed that there was only one phone number written on the paper he received.
Since there was no name written on it other than a number, Kang Jin-hyeok had no idea why the secretary had given him this piece of paper.
“He asked me to call that number when the work was done.”
“Who is it?”
“They said that if I contacted them, I would find out?”
After hearing the secretary’s explanation, the owner of this number seemed very suspicious.
Kang Jin-hyeok, who felt awkward making a phone call right away, first asked about the other person’s identity through a text message.
Not long after sending the text, Kang Jin-hyeok received a reply from that number on his phone.
[The guild was attacked.]
The short and concise content of the text became another reason for Kang Jin-hyeok to hurry back.
