Episode 199
Is this a relative effect?
After trapping Merus, who was difficult to control, within his body, he felt relatively comfortable handling black ether.
I lifted my palms up with my eyes closed.
After recalling the targets I had scattered on the floor earlier, I launched a bundle of delicate ether into the sky.
Stinging nettle liquid.
Thin bundles of ether rise into the sky and land on the floor.
After the technique was over, I slowly opened my eyes and saw that all the targets had been hit.
At the same time, a welcome notification window appeared.
<New skill activation: Poisonous rain – Level 2 has been activated.>
‘done.’
I clenched my right hand, which was covered in haze.
Although there was some trial and error, I was able to achieve an ability that was close to the ‘poisonous rain’ that Kirill showed that day.
I smiled in satisfaction as I looked at the target on the floor.
I couldn’t help but laugh because I felt like I was one step closer to Kirill.
“It’s amazing technology. “I would believe you if you said you were a wizard.”
A familiar voice comes from behind me.
No matter how many times you hear it, it is difficult to distinguish between a man and a woman in a neutral voice.
As always, Chen, with his hair in a ponytail, was staring at me with his arms crossed.
“I am an S-rank esper. I did not know?”
“joy.”
“And I don’t know about anyone else, but I don’t think it’s something you should say.”
I pointed to the object next to Chen with my chin.
The Pranium blade, which now remained only in the form of a stick, was floating in the air.
“I think it’s more interesting that the sword is floating like that. “Where did you learn that skill?”
Should I call it a foolish question and a wise answer?
Chen answered simply and clearly.
“On a limb.”
“indeed.”
I laughed and walked towards the Pranium blade.
“It’s really amazing.”
This was not a dimension where objects could be moved by controlling them with ether.
As if the blade had its own will, subtle tremors occurred repeatedly.
“This means that when it comes to battle, it will move like crazy on its own… … .”
“okay. So I need one more sword.”
“Right. however… … .”
I stared at Chen with a very suspicious face.
Why are you making such a scowling expression?
“What’s wrong with the nuance? “You would think a robber would steal something.”
“I need one more bag. Made of pranium material.”
“however?”
“I don’t have pranium in my hand. “I want to use more of your pranium.”
“… … “It was really a robbery, right?”
“The bee in your body… … No, Merus. We need a few of those too.”
“her… … .”
I wonder if it is possible for people to change like this.
Chen, who usually refused to accept help from others, is now telling him to let go.
No.
This is a gun and give me everything you have! This is at the level of threatening.
“… … “I lost a lot of shame while we weren’t looking, huh?”
This time, Chen gave a simple and clear answer.
“Because I’m desperate.”
“… … .”
I was lost in thought for a moment and then smiled bitterly.
“I usually don’t do business at a loss, but it seems like that’s the case this time.”
I still have a lot of pranium at home.
Enough to make not just one sword, but dozens more.
Nowadays, money is not particularly tight.
It’s been quite a while since I checked my bank account balance, but I probably have enough money in it to last me a lifetime.
“good. “I’ll ask Dr. Jin to make me a new sword.”
“thanks.”
The only thing Chen has to pay right now is his pride and his ‘benevolence’.
However, in some ways, these two things may not be able to be bought even if you pay a thousand gold.
Why did Chen, who has a closed personality, change his attitude so suddenly?
Just as I was about to ask the reason, Chen took the lead and spoke up.
“I realized my incompetence when dealing with a guy named Dudek. None of the techniques or the pranium blade worked. “If I hadn’t been lucky enough to capture your ‘rain’ in my technique, I would have died and Bisu would have been kidnapped.”
You can tell just by looking at the fact that his prized sword has been shattered.
How difficult is it to deal with Dudek?
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Bisu informed me that ‘Chen tried to protect me, even going as far as running away.’
It was a very high price to pay for just one sword.
“good. While we’re talking, let’s get moving. “It was just about time for Ingsen to arrive.”
A week has passed since the day Chairman Lee Sa-soon died.
Ingsen boarded a plane to Korea, saying he had something to talk about when he met in person.
Now we are in a situation where we really don’t know who to trust.
If possible, it was better to meet in a secure place.
Coincidentally, it was the only space that could accommodate Chen’s request.
* * *
“It’s something you will live to see for a long time.”
As if he couldn’t believe it, Dr. Jin stroked his plump cheeks.
That was because many people were sitting in front of him, who was suffering from paranoia.
Even though this is true for the Irregular members I had seen before, I found it surprising that I didn’t feel anything when I saw Ingsen for the first time.
“It seems like Representative Do paid a lot of attention.”
Cheon Hae-seon expressed his sincere gratitude to CEO Do Yi-soo.
Dr. Jin’s paranoia seemed to have improved considerably thanks to the secretive provision of the research center and the consideration of having only the minimum number of people.
Doisu, who was standing to one side, smiled softly and waved his hand.
“you’re welcome. Rather, I should be thankful. “Dr. Jin’s research achievements have enabled our wavelength sensing machines to advance further.”
Doisu’s humble answer reminded me of an elegant nobleman from the Middle Ages.
After an introduction session for those who did not know each other, Ingsen spoke first.
The content was about President Rather’s suspicious response.
“what the. You said you would start exploring the spirit world from now on, but you already know what guardian spirits are and that they are not friendly to humans? Does that make sense?”
Bisu twisted his red hair and laughed.
Maria, who was next to her, agreed with Bisu’s words.
“Besides, it doesn’t make sense to know the rank of the demons. “It may have come out unintentionally, but I wouldn’t normally say things like that.”
Yingsen nodded and answered.
“Me and Cylia thought the same thing. But doubts still remain. Governor Rather lost his golden son in the war 10 years ago. He was a promising talent who rose to the ranks of ‘super-salary’ in his 20s. “He is a person who has stronger hatred for Mine than anyone else.”
President Rather is a competent person, both business-wise and administratively.
That’s why he was able to become president, but on the other hand, losing his son in the war became a secret factor in his success.
Yuk Cheol-wan, who had been listening quietly, opened his mouth heavily.
“I find that strangest, too. Other people may not know that President Lader is colluding with the demon world… … “I can’t imagine.”
Maria asked, blinking her big eyes.
“perhaps… … “Could it be that your mind has already been taken over?”
“That won’t be it. From what I heard, WHPO executives regularly undergo various checkups, including mental contamination. “If I was being manipulated by someone, I would have taken that test.”
There have been many speculations surrounding President Rather.
But there was no conclusive evidence whatsoever.
First, we investigate the suspicious activities of WHPO executives, including President Rather.
That was the best conclusion that could be made at the moment.
“Dr. Jin. “I have a favor to ask.”
After the story progressed to some extent, Cheon Hae-seon took something out of his bag.
“ask?”
Dr. Jin stared at the white cloth bag that Cheon Hae-seon had taken out.
And then his eyes sparkled like an innocent child.
This is because the unique, multi-colored brilliance was shining through the pocket.
“Wow, Shiba.”
Bisu continued to rub his eyes as if he couldn’t believe it.
What Cheon Hae-seon opened his pocket and showed was the most durable material in the world and a precious metal that he could not sell because he did not have it.
“How much is all that?”
An enormous amount of pranium was contained in the pocket, so much so that no one could dare to estimate it in monetary terms.
The pranium shining together was literally dazzling.
“wow.”
The amount was enough to make even Yingsen, who had come into contact with all kinds of materials in the world, burst out in admiration.
“Hey, Cheon Hae-seon. Did you have this much pranium? “With this amount, you could buy not just a building, but a village, right?”
However, Cheon Hae-seon’s answer that followed was a sight to behold.
“I still have some time left at home.”
“!”
Leaving behind everyone’s shocked faces, Cheon Hae-seon asked Dr. Jin.
“I need a stronger sword than the one you made earlier. “Please make the entire blade of Pranium, not just a coating on one surface.”
The person who was most surprised by those words was none other than Chen.
“this… … “Are you saying you’re giving all of this to me?”
“I didn’t say you’d give me everything?”
“?!”
In an instant, Chen’s white skin turned red.
It was because it felt like his true intentions were somehow revealed.
“Ha ha ha ha ha. Hey Chen. “You pretended to be so knowledgeable about the world, but did you really want this?”
Normally, he might have pulled out his sword at once and aimed at the dagger.
However, this time there was no special reaction from Chen.
“haha. Is there anyone in the world who would not be fascinated by this material? “I will make you a sword that is much stronger than before.”
Chen slightly lowered his head at Dr. Jin’s words.
“Anyway, Haeseon.”
“yes. “Doctor.”
“As you said, there is enough pranium here to make one sword. “What do you want to do with the rest?”
“I think you can discuss that with Yingsen.”
“?”
A question mark appeared above Yingsen’s head as he watched the conversation with satisfaction.
“Haeseon. “What does that mean?”
“The remaining pranium is yours. From what Bisu said, it seems like you can control ether more effectively by using pranium?”
“I know the characteristics of pranium. What I ask is why are you giving this to me? … .”
“Anyway, you and I are in the same position.”
“?”
“It’s not like we’re helping each other out for something.”
Ying Sen’s eyes blinked behind the transparent glasses.
I felt a deep resonance in Cheon Hae-seon’s words.
‘The strong bond between the Irregulars… … Is it coming from here?’
Although they seemed to be bickering on the outside, the Mavericks had a much stronger bond than with Cylia’s ‘Steel Shield’ or her own ‘Price’.
Even if they are on the same team, high-level hunters tend to secretly harbor feelings of jealousy or competition among themselves, but such things were not found at all among the Irregular members.
‘Am I willing to give up Pranium for Price Guild members?’
Even when I thought about it, it was impossible.
Besides, he isn’t even a member of the Irregulars.
Ingsen scratched his shaved head with his long fingers.
Then, with shining eyes, he spoke to Cheon Hae-seon.
“Haeseon. “I will be grateful for your favor.”
“okay.”
“It’s hard to say this as a thank you, but I have something to tell everyone.”
Should I say it is with all my heart?
Ingsen was already planning to reveal some of his information to the Maverick.
As Cheon Hae-seon said, it was not an action that he was hoping for.
“The Five Siders I belong to is a group run by a small number of elites. A super-level hunter who participated in the war 10 years ago. And some people who agree with them. “Because it is made up of point organizations, there are times when you don’t know if they are the same group.”
“You look more amateur than I thought.”
In response to Cheon Hae-seon’s point, Ying-sen smiled bitterly.
“that’s right. Probably the reason it operates that way is because of security. Five Siders lost two of their five stars in this incident. “This is an unprecedented and serious blow.”
“… … .”
“There are now only two transcendent level hunters who participated in the war 10 years ago. Considering that Kirill is currently missing, there is only one person left.”
Everyone gathered around came to the same question.
The only transcendent level hunter left.
Who is he and where is he now?
When Ying Sen mentioned the name of the super-level hunter, an earthquake occurred in the pupils of Cheon Hae-seon and Bisu.
