Episode 183
“… … .”
After the video call with the governor ended, there was a moment of awkward silence between the three men and women.
There was an invisible sense of competition between the three teams, even though they were competing with each other.
Even Maria, who was full of love for humanity, said, ‘I don’t want to look down on Steel Shield,’ so she said everything she said.
But they are a joint team.
Even though it was said to be a joint team, if you look inside, it was like two super-level people had joined a specific team.
Irregular.
And Cylia and Ingsen.
The president was hoping that they would come together and take on the role of a starting team.
It seemed like WHPO had already completed its investigation into which teams were adapting well to the spirit world.
Compared to other ‘S’ rank hunters who were panting just by walking, Irregular was showing superior local adaptability.
It may be something an irregular would do, but in the case of ‘Steel Shield’ and ‘Price’, it was an act that shattered their pride.
This meant that, except for the other superior leaders, no one would be of any help.
“What are you going to do? “I guess my opinion doesn’t really matter.”
Breaking the silence for a moment, Cheon Hae-seon looked to both sides and said.
Anyway, none of the Irregular members are left out, so there is nothing to do, good or bad.
It is true that there was a burden of continuing the starting team, but it was not something to be reluctant to do since two super-level players were added to the original strength.
Wow.
Instead of a reply, the sound of teeth grinding was first heard from Cylia.
Are you saying that the hunters of ‘Steel Shield’ couldn’t even beat the horse stone of ‘Irregular’?
The world’s greatest geniuses?
However, even if it was in the human world, President Rather’s judgment was right in the spirit world.
This is because in the spirit world, your ability to adapt to the local environment is much more important than your own strength.
“I have no complaints. “It would be fortunate if we could continue our exploration activities in this way.”
Before Cylia, Ingsen expressed his approval.
The ‘Price’ hunters were already feeling the burden of their role as the starting team.
Those who ruled the world in the human world had to feel like naked newborns when they came to the spirit world.
Ingsen may have regrets because he has a strong intellectual curiosity, but the ‘Price’ hunters were losing interest day by day.
“you?”
Cheon Hae-seon’s gaze turns to Saili.
Ying Sen and Cheon Hae-seon agreed, so now she is the only one left.
She bit her lip, rolled her eyes here and there, and finally answered in a voice that sounded like a sigh.
“good. “Follow the governor’s opinion.”
After saying that, she tapped Cheon Hae-seon on the shoulder and walked past.
Then, with the door open, he spoke bitterly to Cheon Hae-seon.
“It’s enough to play the role of a daily wager. “If I take care of you Irregulars by myself, no one will criticize Steel Shield.”
“Even now, no one is cursing me.”
Cheon Hae-seon spoke cheerfully, but Silia turned her head and left the door.
“I understand. “Hae-seon.”
Yingsen smiled awkwardly and massaged Cheon Hae-seon’s shoulders.
“I’m okay. “This isn’t the first time he shows off his pride.”
“… … “It’s probably not just pride.”
“What are you talking about?”
“Sylia is a hunter who values the honor of the Steel Shield more than anyone else. “She reminds everyone on the team that representing America means representing the world, and they must have the skills to do so.”
“hmm.”
“She is a woman with leadership in her own way. “If she had not had leadership and command, she would have been nicknamed something like ‘the maverick general’ instead of ‘the queen.’”
“In short, do you have connections?”
“It may not seem that way to you.”
Yingsen answered, shrugging one shoulder.
‘surely… … .’
When confronting the monster, Cylia said she had all the Steel Shield Hunters stand by in the back.
If he only cared about his own safety, he would not have let his colleagues go behind his back.
Arrogance as if he had the world at his feet.
On the one hand, it was a glimpse of his qualities as a leader.
“In many ways, I’m looking forward to the future. “Can we get along well?”
“haha. well… … .”
Yingsen laughed bitterly at Cheon Hae-seon’s question.
Even in his opinion, this combination was clearly far from harmonious.
Rather, should we say that it is similar to a time bomb that does not know when it will explode?
“But one thing is clear. “Hae-seon.”
“?”
“The eight of us will be the strongest team in the entire world, at least in the spirit world.”
* * *
“Whoa… … .”
President Rather, who had been looking at one side throughout the video call, turned off the monitor screen.
His hand pressing the button looked fine from a distance, but in reality it was trembling slightly.
This is because he knew that the method he proposed today would bring about enormous repercussions.
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“Meow (good job).”
A small cat’s voice is heard behind him.
Septimum (séptĭmum).
One of the twelve rulers of the Demon World.
The cat, whose left and right sides were clearly divided into black and white, let out a unique, mocking howl.
[Congratulations, President. This has extended my family’s lifespan a little longer. I almost took care of my grandchild on the same day as my son’s death anniversary. Giggling.]
“… … !”
The governor slammed the desk at Septimum’s words.
“Stop it! Not enough already! “You know very well what the command I just gave to the hunters means!”
[Of course I know it well.]
Septimum jumped lightly and climbed onto the governor’s shoulder.
The governor flinched as if he had been electrocuted, but did not dare touch his body.
“Purring.”
At first glance, it seems like the cat is showing affection towards its owner.
Septimum nuzzled her face around his neck, and the governor’s whole body was already covered in sweat.
[You just betrayed humanity, Governor.]
“… … !”
The president wanted to retort, but his mouth would not open.
It was all done by you guys.
I wanted to protest that I had no choice, but it was obvious that the cat in front of me would not agree to such an excuse and would instead clap and mock me.
[It’s difficult to do it once, Ladder. Do you think it would be different just because they were different cubs? Even if someone other than you had been the president, he would have followed our lead in the end.]
Words as soft and sweet as cotton candy gently touch the president’s heart.
The president felt nauseated, but ironically, he also felt comforted.
okay.
Even if it wasn’t me, everyone would have had no choice but to make this choice.
Because humans can’t defeat them anyway.
[They will be dealt with in three days. On our side, the eleventh, twelfth, and several monsters step forward.]
“With that… … Is that okay?”
The governor asked, looking at Septimum’s eyes.
The governor also knew how many people the Mine was made up of and what their rank was.
Will the two lowest-ranking people be able to take on the human world’s elite hunters?
“Sometimes when things go wrong, I’m the first one… … .”
“Meow.”
The cat meowed very softly, but the governor had to hastily cover his ears.
Because Septimum’s laughter penetrated his mind and sounded as loud as thunder.
[Hahahahahahaha.]
“Tsk… … .”
[Just a little while ago, he looked like he was full of guilt, but now he looks like he’s worried that sparks will fly on him, right?]
“… … .”
[That’s why I like you so much. Governor. You have no pretense like other humans.]
What can a person who has already sold his soul to the devil say?
A blush of shame bloomed on the governor’s face, dulled by age.
[don’t worry. Even if it’s a different world and not the Demon World, nothing changes. The hunters of the human world cannot even defeat the weak twelfth. Did you see that the twelfth blew off both arms of the guy who was elected this time?]
Septimum’s words reminded President Ladder of a Hunter from the Irregulars.
A Korean hunter who was praised as a special genius even among the ‘S’ rankers called geniuses.
However, the hunter lost both arms during the ranking match and came to the brink of death.
If the Korean Association had not used ‘Golden Fire’ astutely, he would never have reached the ‘Dimension Gate’.
At most, that’s enough to deal with the twelfth rank, but how will they deal with the higher ranks that are several times stronger than the lower ranks?
Even the ‘super-level’ hunters, of which there are only a few in the world, will not be a match for Septimum here.
Even though his son Owen was a super-level hunter, he was unable to even use a single hand against a person of lower rank than Septimum.
The governor knew all too well the helplessness of humanity.
[Work here is progressing step by step, so don’t worry. Humanity will not see you as a traitor, but as the ultimate savior.]
He will be the savior of the few who will continue their miserable lives.
Septimum once again let out a lively cry at the Governor, and the Governor’s tightly closed lips trembled.
* * *
“wow! Look at this! This thing on the floor here is a rare mineral, right? Uncle Cheolwan, come here.”
“Well, I see. This is something I rarely see in any dungeon… … .”
Yuk Cheol-wan and Bi-su had experience collecting minerals while traveling through poison dungeons in the past.
So, my eyes were completely drawn to the rare resources scattered before my eyes.
“Wow… … . This looks really interesting. “It is completely different structurally from other world plants.”
On one side, Kang Jeong-hyeon was holding a magnifying glass like a botanist.
It’s been three days since the starting team was newly formed.
The Irregular and the two transcendental hunters were smoothly completing their exploration schedule.
Because each individual was so adaptable, we were able to explore a wider area than originally planned.
‘Strange… … .’
At a reasonable distance from the Mavericks, Cylia was staring at them with narrow eyes.
‘Let’s give in 100 times and Cheon Hae-seon is like that, but what about them…? … .’
There is a saying that even hedgehogs have pretty babies.
Cylia coolly analyzed whether she was comparing Steel Shield and the Irregular from that perspective.
But no.
I don’t know about Cheon Hae-seon, but other ‘S’ rankers were not particularly better than the elite members of Steel Shield.
If I had to pick one person, it would be Chen, who I faced during sparring.
Even Maria, known as the ‘Virgin Mother’, seemed to have nothing special compared to Steel Shield’s best healer.
However, the moment they enter the spirit world, the situation changes 180 degrees.
Compared to Steel Shield, who clearly showed signs of difficulty even just breathing, Irregular did not appear to be very tired despite carrying out a long exploration mission.
There was one more thing I couldn’t understand.
“Kyahahahaha!”
“Don’t go too far. “It hurts.”
They look so carefree.
The faces look as if they were on a picnic at a nearby park rather than exploring.
No matter how powerful a hunter is, it is normal to feel nervous when entering the spirit world.
This is a place where different rules apply in many ways than where you originally lived.
Even I, who was a transcendental level person, sharpened my blades when entering the spirit world, but instead of sharpening my blades, the other side ran around cheerfully like puppies out for a walk.
Cylia slightly turned her head and asked Ingsen.
“what do you think about it? “Ingsen.”
“Oh oh. “I see another special area over there?”
Seeing Ingsen continuously making exclamations while wearing a telescope, Cylia closed her eyes tightly.
You shouldn’t talk.
Ingsen’s desire to explore new areas was such that he had to give up his efforts to get there.
“Hey scientist. “Why don’t you take some pictures of the sky with that great telescope?”
“sky?”
Yingsen asked back without taking his eyes off the telescope.
“okay. sky. “After a long time, two moons appeared.”
“… … ?”
Yingsen finally put down the telescope and looked up at the sky.
“… … .”
He stared at Cylia, his usual clear face completely erased.
“I’ve never seen the moon in the spirit world before… … ?”
Whioooooooooooooo.
As if in response to Ingsen’s words, the sound of a huge wind began to be heard from beyond the grassland.
