The Dungeon Cleaning Life of a Once Genius Hunter - Chapter 191

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“You cried?”

When I asked, Director Lee Ah-young nodded.

“That’s right. “I was surprised too.”

“Oh my…”

It’s not that I didn’t, but when I sent a reply to the Hong Kong branch regarding the acquisition, the branch manager there almost sobbed.

Well, it must have been a desperate situation, so I understand how you felt, but…

‘But why should you cry…’

I think I have a rough idea of what kind of personality he has.

“Well, since that is a more urgent situation, I think the negotiations themselves will probably end soon.”

“I guess so.”

“So when are you leaving the country?”

“yes? “Am I going?”

“…? “Then who is going?”

“No, isn’t there someone else in charge? “Wasn’t Director Ha Seong-il going?”

When I asked with a puzzled expression, Director Lee Ah-young narrowed his eyes.

“Well, you didn’t have a person in charge so you went on business trips yourself? “Why, now that I’m here…”

“No, wasn’t the situation a bit special during that time? “This time, like you said, it will be over soon, so there’s no need for me to go.”

“Well, if we can proceed before the Chinese association hears about it, I don’t mind if Director Ha goes, but you don’t know that it’s a human matter.”

She answered with a shrug.

It’s not entirely wrong.

It would be quite annoying if headquarters found out that an acquisition was in progress before negotiations.

Because they will try to interfere somehow.

“If something happens later, you have to move anyway. In that case, wouldn’t it be better for you to just go from the beginning?”

“…You make sense.”

Except I’m annoying.

If this is going to be the case, why did they hire the employee?

“Anyway, please set a departure date as soon as possible. “I also have to keep up with my schedule.”

“Are you going there too?”

“…why. no, I do not want?”

“It’s not that I don’t like it… It’s because I feel like I’m fully prepared for it to be over soon.”

“What…”

Director Lee Ah-young said, hiding his expression.

“It just feels a little ominous.”

“You’ve always done this, so why are you doing it now? “It’s because I’m sensitive.”

“Well, I’m glad if that’s the case.”

She tried to smile.

Just as she was about to leave the office as if she had finished her business, she turned her head again as if something occurred to her.

“Oh, Minjoo, what happened these days?”

“What are you talking about all of a sudden?”

“It’s nothing else… After visiting the US branch, the subjugation schedule suddenly increased significantly. “I participate in every possible operation except when I’m sleeping.”

“…?”

suddenly?

This is my first time hearing this too.

“He’s the head of operations. I wonder why they go to such lengths when it is not the required number of participants. “Isn’t something wrong?”

“well. “I can’t really guess anything.”

There are usually two reasons why hunters are so excited about their operations.

To increase your rank in the first short period of time.

The second is purely to become stronger through actual combat experience.

Well, the former is something that any hunter with even the slightest ambition should have tried at least once.

The goal is to accumulate as much performance as possible to gain additional points in the ranking review, while at the same time honing one’s abilities to the limit and aiming for a higher rank.

But as for the latter… I’ve never actually seen it.

This isn’t even midfield.

In this day and age, who would risk their life to become strong?

However…

‘If he is that guy, he has a lot of potential…’

Because he is a guy with a useless martial arts temperament that is not appropriate for his age.

But why suddenly come now?

You know that you are strong enough now, so why are you becoming more greedy?

“surely. “That’s strange.”

“Just meet in person once and ask. “What’s going on?”

“Hmm…”

I gathered my thoughts for a moment and then waved my hand.

“It’s done. There is no need to ask about your personal history. “If Ace participates a lot in operations, it is a good thing for the company.”

“…don’t do that.”

Director Lee Ah-young answered hesitantly and left the office.

As soon as she left, I got lost in thought for a moment.

‘Hmm…’

That’s what I said, but it still bothers me.

It’s not that it’s not, but the second international association project is gradually taking shape.

It was strange to suddenly become so focused on performance in such a situation.

Unless you’re aiming for something.

‘Then what I can think about is…’

I started stroking my chin and going through things one by one.

If we become a new international association, we must make one important decision.

The question of who will become the secretary-general of the new international association.

Of course, it has to be me, and given the circumstances, it has no choice but to be me.

But now you’re suddenly working on improving your abilities?

The birth of a new international association.

Decisions of the Secretary-General.

And that guy suddenly becomes greedy for something.

Could this be….

‘Are you aiming for the position of Secretary General…?’

As my thoughts reached that point, my fists tightened without me realizing it.

That doesn’t sound entirely unlikely.

Even though he is not interested in rank or salary, he is ambitious.

No, no matter what… How dare you ungratefully take my place?

‘Ha, I can never do that.’

If you want to try something, give it a try.

I took out my cell phone.

***

“Whoa….”

In front of a dungeon located in Ilsan.

Kim Min-ju, who had just finished subjugating, sighed as he left the dungeon.

“Aren’t you pushing yourself too hard these days?”

Han Yu-bin, who happened to be there for cleaning work, approached her and asked.

“Have you suddenly developed a desire to rank?”

“Ahaha, it’s not like that.”

Kim Min-ju smiled awkwardly and waved his hand.

“Then why…?”

“Yubin said that last time. “Let’s put you in the position of secretary general.”

“So?”

“For that to happen, we have to clash with the international association several more times… but we can’t just be teachers every time.”

Kim Min-ju continued speaking, avoiding eye contact at the somewhat unfamiliar story.

“When I think about the last time I matched up with a ranker, I feel like I’m still lacking a lot.”

Han Yu-bin burst into laughter at those words.

Not enough?

Taking on the 11th and 12th ranked players in the world almost single-handedly?

‘Am I being humble or stupid…’

I muttered to myself for a moment.

“Anyway, you have to understand stubbornness. Well… try your best.”

Even though I couldn’t sympathize, I decided to understand her.

“Why don’t you join us, Yubin?”

“Well, I’m not the type of person who really prepares for the future.”

“But you still don’t know. “When a really dangerous moment comes, we have to protect the teacher.”

“Well…”

Han Yu-bin answered, shrugging her shoulders.

“If that day really comes, then I will physically beat myself up.”

“….”

Leaving those words behind, Han Yu-bin led the cleaning team and entered the dungeon.

Kim Min-ju quickly checked the time and immediately took steps to participate in the next operation.

And then the cell phone rang.

“Oh, teacher?”

It was a call from none other than Kim Jun-woo.

“Where are you now?”

“I’m in Ilsan. “I just finished the operation and am moving to Seoul…”

“No, don’t go.”

“…Yes, yes?”

“Don’t go. “How many days have you been participating in the operation?”

“About a week…”

“Are you crazy?”

A voice full of anger.

Kim Min-joo cringed for a moment at that decisiveness he had never heard before.

“The head of the operation headquarters doesn’t even know the basic rules? “Who wants to participate continuously without permission?”

“…I’m sorry.”

Kim Min-ju answered in a hushed voice.

In fact, this was clearly a violation of the rules.

In principle, hunters were not allowed to participate in operations for two consecutive days for reasons of physical condition and safety.

“And if the head of the operation headquarters participates in the operation without taking a break, what should the people below do? “Don’t you know that even if you want to rest, you can’t rest because you’ll be noticed?”

“….”

Her head gradually lowered.

“Why is this guy who knows everything like that?”

“….”

“Anyway, I’m going to go to Hong Kong soon, so I’ll stop participating in the operation until then.”

“That’s…!”

“Don’t pout. “Because it’s an order.”

“….”

“Wow, a guy who can’t even take care of his body is the head of the operations headquarters…”

With that muttering, the call was cut off.

It was the first time that Kim Jun-woo scolded him this much.

In some ways, it was natural to feel bad, but in reality, Kim Min-ju’s expression was the exact opposite.

Because I kept smiling without realizing it.

Yes, he is that kind of person.

A person who thinks about the condition of his subordinates before his own vision.

How could you disobey the orders of such a person?

‘It’s unfortunate, but…’

Kim Min-ju had no choice but to turn around.

***

Beijing, China.

Chinese branch of the International Hunter Association.

The head of the Lee Jing branch was thinking about the contract for a long time.

“You are careful.”

Even after a few minutes had passed and I was still rolling my pen, the white woman sitting across from me slowly opened her mouth.

It was CEO Ema, the head of PB Corporation.

“It shouldn’t be difficult, right? All we can say is that the headquarters will actively support what the Chinese branch wants. “Of course, as long as you keep the condition that you will not withdraw from the international association.”

“Hmm…”

Branch Manager Lee was still lost in thought.

In fact, he was quite heartbroken that the Chinese Association had become like this.

Wasn’t it by far the best independent association just a few months ago?

However, once the Korean association took over, that became a thing of the past.

Above all, the situation was completely reversed when Koreans began to set up branches overseas, ignoring the notice of international associations.

Meanwhile, the International Association announced control of punitive powers.

I signed up right away thinking it was an opportunity… but it ended up being a mistake.

In just one week, the Koreans were recognized as an independent organization.

If this happens, what will be the position of the great country?

An investigation had already begun due to the attack by the International Association, and the company’s image was falling to the bottom of the abyss.

In a situation like this, there was no reason to remain attached to the International Association any longer.

I was planning to withdraw from the group and demand recognition as an independent organization like Korea.

If it doesn’t work, you can just ignore everything and create a third force.

Although we were preparing to officially withdraw, an unexpected variable occurred.

A deal came from the International Association headquarters.

That’s a pretty huge deal too.

“First of all, we plan to hand over the right to operate and subdue only the Chinese branch. You can think of it as an international association only, but an independent association in nature. Do you understand what I mean?”

“…I understand.”

Although it is affiliated, it has the characteristics of an independent association.

Branch Manager Lee already knew of one such place.

A place that is both a headache and a strategic location for the authorities.

It was the Hong Kong branch.

Representative Emma spoke immediately, as if she had sensed what Branch Manager Lee was thinking.

“And as requested by the branch manager, we will also support the retaking of the Hong Kong branch.”

“….”

“As you know, if we leave it like this, the Hong Kong branch will become independent. Even if Hong Kong is separated, if Hong Kong becomes independent, other autonomous regions will not stand still.”

Branch Manager Lee also knows this better than anyone else.

If the autonomous regions that are barely holding on rise up demanding independence, the authorities will not leave them alone.

They may be held accountable and executed.

Because this is that kind of place.

So we have to recapture the Hong Kong branch somehow.

However, until now, they have not been able to take active action due to the international community’s concerns.

But the story would be different if the International Association helped.

Moreover, isn’t it said that they will also hand over the operating rights?

Then there is no reason to refuse.

“Instead, you just need to keep the condition that you will cooperate whenever the headquarters requests it.”

“for example?”

“That’s confidential.”

Representative Emma smiled brightly.

“…All right.”

Finally, Branch Manager Lee took up the pen again.

That moment when I put pen to the contract.

“Branch manager!”

An employee came into the office.

“I received a call from our employee planted in the Hong Kong branch…”

He then continued with difficulty.

“The Hong Kong branch is said to be conducting a merger and acquisition with Karma Corporation.”

“…what?!”

Branch Manager Lee’s pupils widened at the sudden news.

For a moment, let your gaze wander here and there as you lose track of where it should go.

His eyes turned to Representative Emma.

“I guess… I think we should move now.”

“Yes. As you wish.”

Representative Emma nodded.