Episode 59
Two men are sitting facing each other on a luxurious sofa.
Glory Guild representative Goo Geon-i.
Hunter Association Vice President Ape.
Whenever the two men met, there was always a pleasant atmosphere.
They were busy praising each other for doing noble things for the people of the Republic of Korea.
Everyone in the industry knew that the association had a deep relationship with the Glory Guild.
The other guilds had apes that visited once a year, but the Glory Guild used to visit the headquarters every month.
But recently, something unusual has begun to be detected between them.
As Yoo Ji-won, the son of an ape, begins to prepare for the hunter exam, a dissonance enters their once warm atmosphere.
Yoo Ji-won did not grow as much as they hoped.
My expectations of getting at least a ‘B’ rank were cruelly shattered, and I almost ended up being rejected without even receiving the minimum grade.
It’s a shame that an ape used a trick behind his back and applied ‘E’ rank. It could have been the worst ridicule in the history of the Hunter Qualification Test.
The strange atmosphere between them grew bigger and bigger, and it has now reached a point of no return.
Glory Guild Laboratory bombing incident.
Yoo Ji-won was in the research lab at the time, and is now missing.
Should I call it a blessing among misfortunes?
As a result of Glory Guild’s own investigation, no body fragments identified as Yu Ji-won’s DNA were found.
A glimmer of hope that he might still be alive somewhere.
That was the only rope the ape had now.
“Don’t worry too much, Vice President. Yoo Ji-won Hunter is a strong friend. “I’m sure he will survive.”
“please… … “It will have to be that way.”
The ape’s tone had become duller than before.
Not only the hairstyle, but the neatly trimmed beard was also arbitrary.
The fine wrinkles that were originally numerous were now covering the area around the eyes.
Yoo Ji-won was his only child, born to him when he was over 40 years old.
It was strange that such a son was still sane since he had been missing since the bombing incident.
Gu Geon also had a dark expression on his face, as if he was truly sorry.
But his crumpled face was like crocodile tears.
‘I’ll do it in moderation and then go back. ‘f*ck.’
Normally, the life or death of an ‘E’ rank healer was none of Gugeon’s business.
When defeating high-level gates, dozens of hunters die every day.
All you had to do was give him a small amount of money and comfort him. He had no involvement or intention to get involved.
It might be easier to just remain dead forever.
The ‘experiments’ that had been conducted on Yoo Ji-won recently were clearly illegal.
However, due to the status that Yoo Ji-won’s father holds, they are conducting a thorough search.
Goo Geon releases his employees and searches around the lab like crazy, but Yoo Ji Won has not been found.
But no matter how much he consoled the ape, he had no intention of going back.
They are expecting something more special and special measures.
‘I can’t help it… … . They say a crisis is an opportunity.’
Gugeon decided to change his mind as he looked at the ape looking at the ground shabbily.
Although he is currently showing weakness due to the life and death of his family, if the Vice President of the Hunter Association harbors resentment, no guild will be able to survive.
He decided to come up with a prescription for the lethal drug he thought of.
“Starting today, our guild hunters are planning to search the Haebang-dong area. “Including me.”
“that… … Is that really true?”
“yes. All hunters will mobilize, leaving only a small number of emergency personnel. “Of course, this matter is confidential, so I hope the association will control the media well.”
“Don’t worry about that. “It will definitely happen.”
He said he was looking for his son, but there was no way something like ‘guild operation regulations’ would come into sight.
For the time being, the ape will serve as the Glory Guild’s faithful dog.
‘Yoo Ji-won… … Where on earth are you? … .’
The Glory Guild also suffered a significant blow due to this laboratory explosion.
State-of-the-art medical facilities and scientific experts.
What was done to solidify the relationship with the Hunter Association came back like a boomerang.
After sending the ape back, Gugeon roughly pressed the call button.
“Tell Maria to get ready to go out with me.”
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“I’m saying it makes me uncomfortable if I keep doing this.”
“Hahahaha. Don’t worry, Hunter Haeseon Cheon. “It’s natural for a knight to do this.”
“No, I feel uncomfortable because of the attention from those around me.”
“hmm?”
Literally.
Today, Bisu is moving.
Why is there so much furniture when you live alone?
A 1 ton truck is fully loaded with heavy cargo.
Bisu asked for help not only from me but also from Yuk Cheol-wan.
I guess I can’t trust the dishonest Cheon Hae-seon.
You fawned like that and asked for help, but then you tried to woo Yuk Cheol-wan?
As expected, I thought that she was a woman who could not be overlooked.
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What I wanted.
“Ssssssha.”
Yuk Cheol-wan carries the furniture with both arms and then climbs the stairs.
The spirit of ‘sssssha’ is purely a habit, and to him, this is no different from raising a cup of coffee.
I was following behind him, carrying light items like blankets.
I’m having an adult carry the heavy burden, and I’m carrying the rest, so if someone sees me, it’s a perfect situation for them to point the finger.
However, Yuk Cheol-wan was unaware of this situation and carried the heavy load alone.
This is nothing compared to the grace(?) I have received so far.
hmm.
It’s worth it since I received the golden crown and the Horn of Taurus, but why is it that I’m the one who’s more talented and the reward is the dagger?
“I brought you a drink!”
Bisu, the main character of the move, brought a bag full of energy drinks.
We sat side by side, leaning against the wall of the one-room building, and opened the lids of our drinks.
“and… … . “Did you move all the furniture while you were buying this?”
“haha. It’s not for nothing that low-level knights work side jobs at moving centers. “This is easy.”
“If it wasn’t for the clan leader, it would have taken all day. “Thank you.”
Bisu acts coquettishly and mixes nasal sounds into his voice.
“Clan leader. “Don’t be fooled by ashes and make sure you get your daily wages.”
“hey! “Do you think I’m doing this to cut down on moving expenses?”
“You can fool the clan leader, but you can’t fool me. “This is exactly what you looked like when you scammed me.”
“Wow, that’s disgusting. “Give me the money for the drinks.”
“I don’t have any cash. “It’s a daily wage.”
“Ugh… … .”
Yuk Cheol-wan bursts into laughter at the sight of them not saying a word to each other.
“Ha ha ha ha ha. “You two always seem to get along well.”
“Does this seem like a good thing now?”
“That’s how it looks to me. By the way, Bisu. “What do you plan to do from now on?”
That was something I was curious about as well.
An esper who has mastered stealth skills and even ‘buffs’.
Her abilities haven’t been revealed yet, so once her value becomes known, all guilds will rush in at once.
Like when I was judged to be an ‘S’ rank healer.
The problem is that it’s not even clear whether she will take the hunter exam.
Bisu, who was active in the black market, seemed far from happiness.
Now that I’ve finally managed to break free, will I try to fight monsters so close to death again?
Bisu’s appearance is so outstanding that you wonder if there is any need for it.
Red hair and fascinating features that are hard to find in Korea.
Even the scars that had been suppressing her face had now disappeared without a trace.
In fact, there were more than one man who said to Bisu, ‘Can I help you?’ while carrying luggage today.
Everyone hurriedly left when they saw Yuk Cheol-wan come down from the one-room building.
“hmm… … . I thought about it while packing my bags at the black market… … .”
Bisu’s gaze scans my face for an instant.
“I’m going to go in the direction of making a lot of money.”
“If it’s money… … Are you a celebrity… … ?”
“I thought about that too, but there are people around me who earn much more than most celebrities, right?”
After saying that, Bisu looks at me intently.
“Why are you looking at me?”
“Because he makes a lot of money.”
“How do you know that?”
“Hi-Hi. Every time you went back from the black market, you asked your grandmother. “How much did you eat today?”
Then he turns his gaze back to Yuk Cheol-wan.
“People around the world call Hunter Cheon Hae-seon a noble hunter, right? “They are all trying to make their own money.”
“Okay… … “Did you?”
“Cheon Hae-seon took billions of money from the black market, but people don’t know that.”
“yes?”
Yuk Cheol-Wan looks at me with ‘tiyong’ eyes.
why.
what.
“So, I’m thinking about becoming Cheon Hae-seon’s assistant. “Even if it’s just a half-thing, where is it?”
“Sounds like banthing. “Even 10% is excessive.”
“all. “But you’re not saying you won’t do it together?”
I smiled inwardly.
That idiot has no idea how great his own value is.
If you add a ‘buff’ that greatly increases the hunter’s abilities and only take 10% off, this is a hugely profitable business.
If Bisu knew the whole situation, he might report me to the ‘Hunter Fair Trade Commission’.
“I saw you doing it.”
“joy. “You act proud until the end.”
“haha. Mr. Bisu. Then, you can come to our clan after passing the hunter exam. “I think it would be good if the three of us worked together like before.”
“Is that so? Oh hoho.”
For some reason, I thought that would be the case, but it looks like Bisu will be working with us for the time being.
Well, who else would have connections other than us?
A ‘B’ rank knight with an esper with ‘buff’ skills and the horn of a Taurus.
It’s a team that combines Poisoner with that.
Somehow, it feels like things are becoming more and more diverse.
Should I just create a guild at this point?
“I have no desire to work with civilians. First, get hunter qualifications. “It won’t be easy, though.”
“Qualification test? “I heard that if you are an awakened person, you can get it right away.”
“I also have to take a theory test.”
“Ugh… … .”
Bisu’s face distorts cruelly at the mention of a theory test.
“ha ha ha. Bisu. “I don’t think you should walk around at night for the time being.”
“why? “Because of the stalker?”
Yuk Cheol-wan smiles bitterly at Bisu’s naturally virtuous question.
“That’s not it… … A friend of mine who was a former colleague lives nearby… … “People keep going missing.”
“Missing?”
“yes. “There is crime in every neighborhood, but I think we need to be careful because there have been bad rumors about it recently.”
It’s missing.
At that moment, the Glory Guild Lab explosion incident flashed through my mind.
An incident that lasted nearly 10 days and was not even properly reported by the media.
Perhaps that’s why not many people remember the incident.
But somehow I feel uncomfortable.
Did they find Yoo Ji-won’s body?
Since the incident is being blatantly hidden, there is no way to confirm it.
The immature Bisu was happy to find a studio apartment at a low price, but there is a reason why everything is cheap.
I am quite concerned that the neighborhood has a bit of a bitchy vibe.
“You worked hard today. You can’t even be with your sister-in-law because of the rain… … .”
“haha. you’re welcome. “Now I’m starting to push myself to meet some friends.”
“Already?”
Even as he said that, Yuk Cheol-wan seemed to want to go home in a hurry.
After leaving Bisu’s house, we walked in separate directions.
Jump and run… … .
After confirming that Yuk Cheol-wan had disappeared from sight, I stopped walking.
I felt like I would feel refreshed only if I resolved this discomfort.
A gloomy energy covers the entire neighborhood.
A faint, rising smell of blood.
It is a faint amount that can only be felt if you are conscious of it.
I might not have been able to figure it out before absorbing the gold core.
But obviously, it smells like blood.
The most remote area of Haenam-dong administrative district.
In that place where abandoned buildings that were built due to lien issues still remain.
-Kigeek kick.
As you get closer to the abandoned building, you hear a strange voice.
A strange sound that sounds like laughter or chewing something.
As I entered the abandoned building, I began to focus on my five senses.
This is because things that shouldn’t be on the floor were strewn about.
Torn dress.
A bag with a broken string.
A handful of hair fell out.
And, all that remains is a small hand.
Crackling.
The sound of chewing on something hard is heard.
The white shining finger bones seem to indicate direction.
There is definitely something out there.
Something related to the disappearance case taking place in Haenam-dong.
As I was taking steps, the blood in my whole body turned cold.
“… … !!!!!!!!!!”
Yoo Ji-won.
No, ‘the thing that was Yoo Ji-won’ was eating the corpse with both human hands.
A sigh escapes me at the sight of that demon-like appearance.
No matter how much hunters go on a rampage, I have never heard of them eating people.
“You’ve given up on being a human, not just a hunter.”
Yoo Ji-won, who was mindlessly eating the corpse, flinched.
Eyes empty and unfocused.
Yoo Ji-won was staring at me with eyes that were deeper than despair.
