The crazy villain regains his mind - Episode 42
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The Gukppong sensibility proposed to Cheon Myeong-guk failed..
It looked okay.
Editing could raise suspicions, so we decided to release the full video..
Still, it was a bit disappointing..
* * *
The eyes that shake left and right as I move the spoon are impressive. Then, when I touch the chin with the tip, it explodes. I put it in a spoon..
The deep taste of the Owl Boar's head, which can move up to 360 degrees, front, back, left, and right, wraps around the tip of your tongue and spreads throughout your mouth. It’s a fantastic taste that only I know and only want to eat..
“What is it like??”
The president's eyes were full of anticipation as he looked at me. I started to feel comfortable with him some time ago, and he was showing a lot of friendliness. I said honestly as I took another bite..
“It's the best.”
“to what extent?”
“···Can I do this, the youngest son of this house??”
“what? Hahahaha!”
The President held his stomach and laughed. The first lady next to him was also smiling brightly..
I just said that something delicious was delicious and I enjoyed it, but I don't know why I like it so much. You should eat more when you are smiling. I focused on eating..
“This is where your wife's cooking really shines in her later years..”
“How can it be so delicious? I want to do it again.”
“I understand your feelings, but if you already serve secret dishes, won't there be fewer opportunities to see them? Slowly, we have to leave behind a lot of things so that we can treat them even after we leave the Blue House..”
“That's also true..”
The First Lady, who was looking at me with a smile, stood up..
“I guess I'll have to develop a new recipe for that time. Have a conversation comfortably.”
Looking at that, I knew that even politicians' wives were not just doing this. The first lady knew that the president had something to say, so she stepped down. He had a warm appearance, but he was a fox..
“Yeah, why have you been hiding that skill for so long??”
“What do you mean?.”
“Hunting skills. I killed the black wyvern with one blow..”
“You saw it.”
“I saw it all. I watched it over five times. I'm not an awakened person, but I thought my eyesight was pretty good, and I was amazed every time I saw that scene. The friend who explained it to me also shook his head and said it was nonsense. So I laughed. I knew you would be this successful. Really.”
Considering that, I think they put quite a lot of pressure on me..
I thought the politician's face swapping skills were amazing. I need to learn too.
“I believe.”
“Well then, I'm glad. Anyway, this helped ease the burden. But why didn’t you hunt with that skill? If it were me, I think I would just chase after monsters like crazy. If you catch one, it will cost you money for the election! If you catch ten, the economy will improve! Isn’t this a miracle?.”
“I wasn't really interested.”
“If you catch one, it will total over 100 billion won? This distribution is impossible to keep up with. In my life, I've seen people who said they weren't greedy for money only accumulate money behind the scenes, but this is the first time I've seen someone go beyond that..”
The Black Wyvern's heart and by-products together seem to be worth over 100 billion. made money.
“The results of the hunt will be kept secret as requested. Those who try to diminish the value of Choi Jun-ho, a superhuman, will feel bitter. When are you planning to reveal it??”
“It's time for the National Guild Association meeting..”
“There's going to be chaos.”
The President, who was tasting his appetite, asked cautiously:.
“Do you really think you will appear??”
“Director Cheon would have reported it. The probability of appearing is 100%.”
“······.”
The president's expression hardened..
This is so surprising. Wouldn't it be surprising if two Level 8 harmful creatures appeared at once?.
“It is enough to drive out the 7th level of harm. The only ones that can do that are higher level monsters..”
“Huh. It's a big deal, it's a big deal. The damage would be great. Can't there be a preemptive strike??”
“Would you attack me knowing where you are?.”
“If you search through Cheongju, Eumseong, and Goesan-gun, you will find it..”
The three areas were candidate locations for Monster No. 8, Nuri..
“Do you think the hunters will give in??”
“I won't do it. This is the moment when they make the most money. But it sounds like you can get it if you just coordinate the interests, is that right??”
“It's an illusion.”
“I don't think it's an illusion.”
For level 8 harmful monsters, there is nothing left to throw away, starting from the heart. Also, the population is so rare that if you put them all together, their price is in the trillions..
Large guilds will rush in with their eyes lit up..
The president is also greedy.
“You can give the first one to the guild. I want the next turn.”
“I think the first one will fail?”
“hope you succeed.”
“But you'll get it next time..”
“If it's my turn, I'll catch it..”
After pondering for a moment, the President summarized the situation briefly..
“First of all, all of these assumptions will only be valid if a level 8 harmful monster appears..”
“you're right.”
“I'm still hoping it doesn't show up, but I'll have to be prepared..”
A wry smile appeared on the President's lips..
* * *
They hid the fact that they were hunting a black wyvern, but as news of them leaving the territory and attacking the hunting team became known, the possibility of a harmful level 8 monster appearing began to increase..
Level 8 harm means that the level is different from the monsters you have faced so far, just as a level 8 awakened person is evaluated as a superhuman..
So, we are naming each one one by one..
The level 8 evil is a monster that can destroy even a nation if you react incorrectly..
However, South Korea has already experienced level 8 harmful monsters seven times, and although there have been times when it has suffered great damage, it has also experienced hunting them down several times..
8The first to react to the news of the appearance of the monster was the stock market..
As foreign capital fled, chaos arose, including a circuit breaker..
It was only for a short while that the anticipation for level 8 monster hunting led to the upper limit of related stock prices and began to recover at a rapid pace..
For harmful level 8 monsters, the first right to bid is given to the large guild that level 8 belongs to. And due to the messed up ecosystem, hunting restrictions are lifted to control the rampaging monsters, and in this process, countless by-products pour into the market..
No. 8: Among the places that heard the news about Nuri early on was the Shinsung Guild..
“8At this stage, a prey that makes my blood boil after a long time has appeared..”
“Uncle wants us to come forward.?”
“Isn’t it natural? This is an opportunity for our group to take a further leap forward. Last time, I caught No. 7 Daon and thought of the extraordinary Shinigami guild..”
“······.”
But instead of answering, Lee Se-hee was lost in thought..
Baekgunseo saw that and asked:.
“Do you have any other thoughts??”
“There are a few sticking points. First of all, Junho is quiet. My uncle also knows because he heard rumors.?”
Baekgunseo immediately understood what he meant. It was a hot rumor these days..
“You mean half-sized? If you listen to it, it makes sense. Because there are difficulties to overcome when it comes to hunting monsters..”
“It's a rumor.”
“okay?”
“yes.”
Lee Se-hee recalled the monster power that Choi Jun-ho showed. It was an impossible exercise of skill without an excellent understanding of monsters. How many monsters would it be possible to see next to you? She was curious and gave up trying to imitate her, but she was sure of one thing..
Choi Jun-ho knows monsters so well that it is difficult for him to even guess. Although understanding of monsters does not translate into hunting skills, I could not imagine that Choi Jun-ho would not be able to hunt monsters..
“So I am cautious. And the black wyvern, I think Junho caught it..”
“Didn't you say you couldn't get the information??”
“Yes, there is none. But the blocking is too strict. Since the information is blocked like that, it actually becomes a puzzle. Junho must have withheld the information at his request. You must be drawing a bigger picture..”
There may be many reasons, but the most likely one was bait for those who spread half-rumours..
Since the existence itself was so unconventional, there were quite a few people who were jealous..
Choi Jun-ho is not a person who just ignores situations like this..
If you want to catch them all at once······.
Lee Se-hee, thinking that far, trembled. Just imagining it made me fearful of the repercussions. How many heads will be broken.
Fortunately, it's not your head..
“If that's your judgment, I won't be stubborn either. If we step back, that guy Lee Chan-taek will get excited and run towards us..”
“You weren't expecting much.?”
“You have to lean on it. However, the owner’s intuition should never be ignored. Rather, we should respect it. My brother was like that too. With that feeling, he led Shinsung Group to its current position during a period of upheaval. You have that talent too.”
“thank you for your understanding.”
“But I'm curious about the details. The guy who ruthlessly catches villains actually has considerable hunting skills? What is the secret to being able to show such inaction at that age?.”
Baek Kun-seo looked at Lee Se-hee with coy eyes..
“If you ask, won't I tell you??”
“I don't want to break my head. Her uncle also saw that Anna Christine was ignored..”
“I saw it. It was my first time seeing a man so coldly cheating on such a pretty woman. Tsk tsk, if it were me······.”
“I guess Anna Christine looked really pretty in my uncle’s eyes. Aren’t you going to America because you got headhunted like this? Would you like me to contact Anna Christine and introduce her to you??”
“Hum hum!”
Lee Se-hee smiled while looking at Baek Gun-seo, who cleared his throat with an embarrassed expression..
“We will continue to collect information. I will do my best to live up to your uncle's expectations..”
“Okay, thank you. But do you have plans today??”
“Look like that?”
“Because it feels different than usual.”
Speaking of Lee Se-hee, she was the height of glamour. She is a walking showcase of luxury goods with billions draped all over her body..
As a celebrity and the powerhouse of Korea's most sacred guild, the luxury goods she wears have such a huge publicity effect that the quantity runs out that day..
But today, she was wearing a simple and calm outfit that was different from usual, giving off a different innocent beauty..
Have you ever seen Lee Se-hee like that??
As I looked back on my memories, I came to the conclusion that this was the first time in Baekgunseo..
“···Sometimes I want to dress like this too..”
Lee Se-hee smiled slightly..
* * *
My parents came to Seoul. At first, I was stubborn about staying in Cheongju, but once I made up my mind, everything went smoothly..
The timing wasn't bad. As with the executioner's move north, one of the candidates for Nuri's appearance was Cheongju, so measures were taken to ensure that Nuri could come up quickly..
“After all, I like Seoul?”
“It's good.”
“So, I told you to come up right away. Why are you so stubborn?!”
The culprit was my father. My father said with an awkward expression in response to his mother's nagging..
“You agreed not to disturb the children..”
“I told you that the smart kids will find a way. It's so nice to be able to trust the kids and come up. Let's trust it from now on..”
Where we are now is actually my parents' apartment, located in Yongsan, with a view of the Han River. Although it is 34 pyeong, the price of the apartment is a whopping 6.5 billion won, so I spent all the money I earned as a monster here..
It doesn't matter because soon over 100 billion won will be received as a black wyvern hunting fee..
My parents continued to exclaim in exclamation as they looked around the apartment..
“It's really really good. Junho, did you prepare it??”
“Yunhee used some strength. I heard there is a department in the Holy Guild that provides help.?”
“After just rolling around at home, Yunhee has grown up too..”
“I'm all grown up, now I have no wish as long as I get married well..”
“I'm already married. How young is Yunhee! It's enough to meet several men. That's how you choose a good man.”
“Still, you can't be a weird guy..”
“······.”
I don't mind if my parents talk about Yoonhee's love life, but why do they keep glancing at me?.
Are you asking me to date? Or is there no expectation at all?.
I think it's the latter, but it seems like I'm incapable of dating at all.?
When I looked at the news comments, I saw a lot of people saying they loved their brother. At this level, I'm pretty popular, right? But I don't know why they added the rattle on the back..
“Junho, have you had dinner??”
“Not yet.”
“Then, let’s look around some more and then have dinner together..”
“Is that so?.”
It was 5 o'clock right now, so I thought I could leave around 6 o'clock..
Then I heard the doorbell..
“who?”
“well.”
I was puzzled because no one had decided to come, but then I saw Lee Se-hee standing in front of the door..
Why is Lee Se-hee here??
When I opened the door, I noticed that my clothes were different from usual..
The woman who was always flashy looked particularly calm today..
Did I eat something wrong?.
“Hello, Junho? Hello, father and mother.”
Lee Se-hee, who came inside, gave me a quick greeting and then said hello to her parents..
“Oh my! therefore······.”
“who are you?”
My parents were taken aback by Lee Se-hee's sudden appearance..
I was quite surprised too. Why did you come?
“My name is Sehee Lee from the Holy Guild. I am very indebted to Junho..”
“Yoonhee is also my boss at work..”
“Really, you're so pretty.”
“I pray for Junho.”
“I'm Junho's mom. But we are indebted to Junho.?”
Lee Se-hee said with a shy smile..
“Junho is so talented, right? So, I receive help with various projects, starting with advice on current issues. He's a big help..”
“Let’s go Junho?”
“Yes, Junho is a better person than your mother thinks. Level 8 superhumans are the ones the government takes the most special care of. In fact, his rank in protocol is very high, and he plays an active role as a superman representing the Republic of Korea in exchanges with foreign countries.······.”
Lee Se-hee answered her parents' questions in a calm voice..
My parents, who were unfamiliar at first, were completely captivated with just a few words..
Did you use a gift? I checked it just in case, but I didn't use it. He was bewitched by just words. Lee Se-hee narrowed her eyes as if she noticed that I had checked..
What is this situation??
When Lee Se-hee said something I said and came back as a nag, the reaction was dramatic..
Why is it that I am more friendly when talking to others than to my son?.
At some point, Sehee Lee took the lead and started introducing the house. He explained in detail even the parts I didn't know and even introduced the apartment amenities..
If Lee Se-hee had made up her mind, her parents would have signed a contract for one more house today..
As we talked, it was already 6 o'clock. It was almost time for dinner, but Lee Se-hee didn't seem to have any intention of going back..
“I made a reservation for dinner, is that okay??”
“until evening?”
“Yes, there is a good place nearby..”
“Then we should go.”
“I'll guide you.”
So the four of us, including Lee Se-hee, ate together until dinner..
My father gently touched my side and cleared his throat..
“Huh! Our Junho is all grown up!.”
* * *
The appearance of a level 8 harmful monster made the news. It was news that excited Korea..
As soon as the news spread, a national guild association meeting was held..
At this meeting, the monster's response plan is decided and the guild's interests are coordinated..
Although the guild sometimes claims unilateral benefits, it has gone through a smooth agreement process under government mediation..
The National Guild Association was treated like all guild associations in Korea, but minimum qualifications had to be met, and several factors such as number of members, hunting performance, and sales had to be achieved to join..
There is criticism that the voices of small guilds are not reflected as a result, but we live in an era where hunting monsters is directly linked to national security..
Minor complaints were easily ignored..
“Let's start the meeting.”
With all of Korea's leading guilds gathered, I attended the meeting with Cheon Myeong-guk as a superhuman..
All eyes focused on where I was sitting. Perhaps because I was too good at keeping my mouth shut, the way they looked at me was disrespectful. It keeps making people want to collect eyeballs..
“As the ecosystem is disturbed and unusual forces are observed, it can be seen that the appearance of harmful level 8 monsters is imminent..”
People's eyes focused on Cheon Myeong-guk..
The right to hunt harmful level 8 monsters is granted through bidding, and it was the responsibility of the Awakened Security Office to organize this traffic..
Cheon Myeong-guk got up from his seat and approached the podium..
“We now face a huge threat. As each year passes, the world is exposed to the threat of monsters. The government plans to name the new monster 'Nuri' as planned, and Nuri's first hunting rights will be decided through bidding..”
The meaning of the order here is the order of dealing with monsters. If you acquire the first right, you will face level 8 harmful monsters on the front line, and if you succeed in hunting, you will be fully recognized for that right..
This isn't just good. Rather, the sacrifice increases with the sacrifice, and by removing the power of the monster, the subordinate guild can do good things..
However, as time passed, hunting know-how accumulated and hunter power rapidly increased. The guild with the right to bid wanted to hunt the monster first. The same was true for the government.
But Cheon Myung-guk said the government would give up on the first order..
It moved according to my request..
The murmur grew louder..
“Instead, the second hunting right will be exercised by the government, and the first, third and fourth will be determined by the results of the bidding process..”
The minimum qualification to hunt harmful level 8 monsters was a guild with a level 8 superhuman. Currently, the only three qualified guilds are the government and the guild..
At those words, the commotion grew even louder..
Once again, all eyes were on me. In the middle, I heard the word 'half-hearted'. I also saw some not-so-reluctant expressions..
When Cheon Myung-guk finished speaking, one person stood up and shouted..
“It's good to set a second hunting order, but shouldn't the government first prove that you have the ability to hunt??”
The person who protested was a dark-skinned man with shaved head. His identity, who was in his mid-40s and had a muscular body, was written in a confidential document, not a blacklist..
It was Yoo Heung-ryeol, a fierce guild master active in Gwanggyo, Suwon. It is said that he achieved great results in a short period of time through reckless hunting and increased the size of the guild..
However, he said, they are causing frequent fights and discord over hunting grounds, and as they try to expand their territory, they are causing friction not only with guilds in Suwon but also in Yongin City..
Meanwhile, Yoo Heung-ryeol looked around and continued speaking..
“I don't doubt the abilities of the first hunter, but the hunt may fail due to lack of information. Then, the front line has to be pulled back and a second team has to come in to intercept, but the government will take charge? If you happen to break through, you will have to face the 8th level of harm right in front of the city! As a member of the National Guild Association, I cannot trust unverified government hunting teams.!”
A significant number of people responded positively to Yoo Heung-ryeol’s words. I kept the faces of the people I actively supported in my mind. I'm just curious about your face.
I winked at Cheon Myeong-guk..
Cheon Myeong-guk raised his voice, perhaps because he was worried that the commotion would grow further..
“So, here is a video I prepared. Could you please pay attention for a moment??”
It was about to be released..
The process of me hunting a black wyvern began to play on the large screen in the conference room. It was a boring video without a thumbnail..
“······.”
A level 7 harmful monster. When the process of killing a monster known to be difficult for even large guilds to hunt with a single blow was revealed, the hall was engulfed in silence and then began to be engulfed in commotion..
In the meantime, what are the kids doing filming the video? shyly.
Should I have been more conscious of the camera and hunted more beautifully? I'll have to pay more attention in the future.
Meanwhile, I looked through what Yoo Heung-ryeol said in the confidential document prepared by Cheon Myeong-guk..
‘‘Half-experienced and half-hearted’ was a pharmacist, ‘A guy who would be tired of shaking in front of a monster’, ‘If you kneel down and beg, he can at least share hunting tips’, ‘Isn’t becoming a superhuman because he has a video of the president and the head of the Awakened Security Office? ' etc., the remarks were recorded..
The expression was quite clear.
“Black Wyvern in one blow······.”
1When the full video was released, people's eyes were focused on me..
Yoo Heung-ryeol’s eyes were shaking violently. Am I starting to get scared now?.
“This is really.”
It was amazing.
There's no way he wouldn't know that I've reached level 8 and am a superhuman..
I don't know why you're arguing so much without knowing your topic..
He thinks I won't touch him.
With what confidence?
That is a very wrong illusion..
“···I'm also good at defeating hunters..”
Some people around me were shocked..
I got up from my seat and lightly kicked the floor. As I crossed the conference hall and stood next to the podium, Cheon Myeong-guk made way for me..
I stood in front of the podium.
“This is a good place. I can hear you speak well.”
I smiled at the guild officials who were looking at me. There will be many things to face in the future.
After catching a glimpse of them, I spoke to Yoo Heung-ryeol, who was turning blue..
“I heard you're good at cleaning your mouth, so keep doing it..”
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