The Dungeon Cleaning Life of a Once Genius Hunter - Chapter 328

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329. Side Story – Episode 7

It’s barely past noon.

After receiving a temporary order to restrict participation in operations while the committee’s investigation was ongoing, I lay quietly on the bed in my room and looked at the ceiling.

Even though it was semi-compulsory, I was able to enjoy some time off on my first vacation since Regen Dungeon.

‘No matter how much I think about it…’

I started to reflect on the current situation once again.

Yes, no matter how much I think about it, there is only one person who would bring me down to this level.

Team leader Soo-yong Lee.

Since the Regen Dungeon incident that happened six months ago, I’ve been watching my every move with great interest.

There was never a time when I didn’t tackle the plan font, expected subjugation time, staffing, and even the lunch menu.

Well… I know the reason too.

It may be due to feelings of entitlement or inferiority because I solved the whole situation during the Regen Dungeon incident, not myself.

‘Anyway, a bastard with no ability has pride…’

I understand the desire to keep a capable subordinate in check.

In the first place, not to mention the difference in skills… I must have felt a sense of crisis because I knew that neither performance nor on-site command could fall far behind me.

He is caught up in the delusion that his position will be in danger if he continues like this.

Even if the justification is sufficient… In fact, he is not bold enough to do something like this on his own.

He’s not a guy with a big brain enough to blatantly manipulate the control team’s files.

Above all, there is no way for the committee to know that the file was manipulated, but the fact that it came out like this means that even the committee was taken in.

‘Of course, this is absolutely impossible with Lee Soo-yong being a bitch.’

Then isn’t it obvious?

Director Seo Min-cheol.

That person is looking after team leader Soo-yong Lee.

‘Tsk….’

I have a sense of how the situation is going.

The problem is that even though I know the situation, there is nothing I can do.

The two powerful people at the operation center are holding hands and trying to bury me.

Moreover, by including that great committee.

If the story has already been discussed above, it is close to impossible to prove that the control team file was manipulated.

There wouldn’t be any clues left in the first place.

-Facts that cannot be proven are simply lies.

The words of Team Leader Ki Hoon-cheol suddenly popped into my head.

Now, the meaning of those words touched me directly.

Unless I can prove that the file was tampered with, I’m either a crazy person who did it knowingly… or an idiot who accidentally forgot important information.

You have no choice but to choose one of the two.

Although both choices seem similar at first glance, there is a big difference in their dispositions.

Of course they also think that I will choose the latter.

However, the moment I admit that I made a mistake, not only will my previous performance be in vain, but there will also be irreparable damage to my future reputation.

Team leader Lee Soo-yong and general manager Seo Min-cheol are probably aiming for that, too.

They are trying to somehow shackle themselves so that they cannot threaten their position.

‘It feels like a dog to have been under construction with my eyes open, but…’

What can you do?

I can’t end my hunter career just because of this one incident.

There is just one thing they don’t know.

The reason I worked so hard on my performance for the past 6 months… was not specifically for promotion.

In the first place, neither dogs nor cows have any particular desire for a seat.

I just…

‘…tsk, that’s it.’

What does it matter now?

Anyway, the important thing is that no matter how much they try to drag down my reputation, it doesn’t really hurt me.

Of course, it feels very dirty to be played by the tricks of the superiors… but with great generosity, I can just close my eyes and bow down this time.

‘There was no way to begin with…’

That was when I sighed heavily at the bitter taste of the ending.

Ding dong―.

The doorbell rang.

Is it delivery?

No, I didn’t order anything.

Then, is there anyone who will come to my house other than the courier?

‘….’

I was still staring at the door with a very puzzled expression, without moving.

Ding dong ding dong―.

I quickly got up when the bell rang again as if telling me to quickly get out.

Let’s open the door soon.

“Are you Kim Jun-woo, Hunter?”

There stood a woman I had never seen before.

With neatly tied hair and an awkward suit.

Above all, just look at the extremely tense face and rigid attitude.

No matter how you look at it, it is not part of the operation headquarters.

“…who?”

“My name is Ha Eun-hye, and I am a member of the Operation Fact-Finding Committee.”

Committee…?

The committee is suddenly visiting my house?

No, more than that… Was there someone like this on the committee?

‘Are you new?’

Let’s think about it like that.

“In connection with this dungeon intervention incident, I will be monitoring Hunter Kim Jun-woo for a week… no, assisting him.”

“….”

“Oh, and as of 12 p.m. today, the temporary operation prohibition order has been lifted… uhm… Now, you can go on the operation.”

“…That one too?”

“yes!”

A bold answer.

I looked at her with a very puzzled expression.

What is this again?

***

Office of the investigation team belonging to the Seoul Headquarters Operation Fact-finding Committee.

Ki Hoon-cheol, the head of the investigation team, sat down and clicked his tongue as if he had a bitter taste in his mouth.

That was also because he really didn’t like the current situation.

‘Maybe I should have pretended not to hear…’

Team leader Ki Hoon-cheol muttered this over and over again with a very anxious expression on his face.

It’s not that he’s not, but he’s actually the head of the investigation team of the truth-finding committee, so we have to turn a blind eye to the blatant fabrication of the case.

I couldn’t help but feel skeptical about the time I spent working with my own beliefs.

Of course, it was impossible to ignore the instructions from above.

It was none other than Chairman Woo Seok-ho of the world who personally came to him and asked for a favor.

‘What kind of weakness was discovered…’

Team leader Ki Hoon-cheol recalled the expression on Chairman Woo Seok-ho’s face at the time.

It was long after work time.

Chairman Woo Seok-ho, who came to see him with a very frightened face, as if he was being chased by a ghost, made a desperate request to cover up this incident.

Of course, I didn’t come up with such a ridiculous story with my bare mouth.

In exchange for secrecy, he promised his own position as chairman.

It was actually an open secret that he was preparing to enter politics.

Because of this, there was great interest among each department over who would be the next chairman.

However, when Team Leader Ki Hoon-cheol suddenly said that he would hand over the position to him, it was an offer that Team Leader Ki Hoon-cheol could not help but be tempted to take.

Above all, the work wasn’t difficult.

From what I heard, the outcome of the incident had already been decided and all he had to do was close his eyes and follow it.

So, without even thinking about it, I took the bait right then and there.

As time passed, no matter how much I thought about it, I felt very uncomfortable.

‘I don’t fucking know…’

But even for a moment, Team Leader Ki Hoon-cheol threw back his pounding head and gave up his thoughts.

Yes, isn’t the position of chairman at stake?

How could it be so difficult to just close your eyes?

It’s not like anyone dies.

At that time when I was comforting myself like that.

“Team leader, the surveillance officer we just sent arrived at Kim Jun-woo’s house.”

A member of the investigation team approached him and told him this.

At the same time, Team Leader Ki Hoon-cheol’s eyebrows twitched greatly.

“A watchman? What are you talking about?”

“Yes yes? Didn’t the chairman also say this to the team leader? During the investigation, I was told to put surveillance on Kim Jun-woo to prevent him from doing anything foolish…”

“…I didn’t hear anything.”

Team leader Ki Hoon-cheol frowned.

“I heard it was a special order from the chairman, so I thought it had been conveyed to the team leader as well…”

Then the employee trailed off in a hushed voice as if he were a criminal.

‘Special instructions…’

Is there a reason to go that far?

The outcome is fixed in the first place, but they even put surveillance on it for the sole reason of preventing people from doing foolish things??

Anyway, even without surveillance, there is no way that Kim Jun-woo would be able to find any clues that the file was manipulated.

‘….’

That was when I was stroking my chin and trying to gather my thoughts for a moment.

“Wait, no way…!”

Those words came out in my voice without me even realizing it.

At the same time, the employee in front of him was startled and looked at him with a puzzled expression.

“Quite…”

Everyone on the investigation team, including him, does not know that this incident was manipulated from above.

That’s why team leader Ki Hoon-cheol cleared his throat and waved his hands as if nothing had happened.

But he couldn’t help but feel calm in his mind.

In other words, attaching a guard now…

‘Is there still evidence left…?’

It would be correct to say that surveillance was put in place because there was something that could not be dealt with.

But that’s not what’s important.

If Kim Jun-woo really finds a clue to the manipulation… the committee itself will be completely disintegrated.

‘Woo Seok-ho…’

I can’t believe the guy who is the chairman of the truth investigation committee accepts such a ridiculous request.

Team leader Ki Hoon-cheol gritted his teeth.

I don’t know what happened to him, but thanks to him, I am now on thin ice.

Above all, it is not possible to close the case right away and take immediate action just because it is unsettling.

According to internal provisions, disposal had to be put on hold for at least a week.

It is a minimum device to prevent unfair incidents from occurring and means a proper investigation.

It is truly absurd that such an organization would turn a blind eye to file manipulation and try to bury one hunter… but

what can they do when something has already happened?

No matter what happens, the fact that you have to endure for a week remains the same.

‘There was a need for a surveillance station…’

I thought for a moment.

“So who did you send?”

Team leader Ki Hoon-cheol asked the employee.

“This is employee Ha Eun-hye.”

“What what?!”

At the same time, his eyes widened.

“No, even if I send you, what if I send a new employee who has been with the company for less than 3 months?!”

“He was the only man left.”

“No matter how much it is…!”

“Don’t worry too much. Even though he’s a bit clumsy… he’s good at his job. “There is also passion.”

“Haa….”

You know.

I know.

I have no intention of denying that he is a rare newcomer.

However…

“That bastard… is a bit of an asshole.”

“Oh, that’s true. It’s also quite conservative. “Last time I ordered lunch, they said I couldn’t use a coupon, so I went and checked it out.”

Team leader Ki Hoon-cheol also smiled at the employee’s words, as if he remembered what happened at that time.

“But as he is strict, wouldn’t he be a good fit for our team?”

“But…”

I’m worried that that strictness will spill over into other places.

Team leader Ki Hoon-cheol swallowed those words.

Aside from being picky above all else, he is a needlessly idealistic guy.

A guy with a flowery head who believes that everyone can be friends regardless of rank and command hierarchy.

Plus, he’s an annoying guy who likes people and tries to get in trouble with everyone.

Well, if you put it in a good way, you can say that he has good sociability, but if you put it in a bad way…

‘He’s a kid who doesn’t know how to be afraid of the world.’

Tsk, I clicked my tongue.

“After all, the first case was in charge of Kim Jun-woo. “No luck.”

“yes…?”

“You have the best personality.”

From what I heard, he was a guy who tried to do everything alone, whether it was operations or subjugation, and never trusted anyone.

“I’m worried that if I go to monitor them, I might end up being manipulated.”

Team leader Ki Hoon-cheol crossed his arms and sighed.

***

“Hunter Junwoo Kim! You must report this to the dungeon access time control team!”

“….”

Near Seoul Station.

In front of the entrance to a green level dungeon.

After briefing the eight team members, I was about to enter the dungeon when a loud voice rang out from behind.

I sighed softly and opened my mouth to her.

“The control team already knows that the operation is underway on time. Rather than sharing unnecessary information…”

“But you can’t do that! “It’s a rule!”

“….”

driving me crazy.

“Who is he?”

“Tsk tsk, it’s cute. “Are you new?”

“I heard you were an aide sent by the committee?”

“Does the deputy team leader also have an assistant?”

“Hey, the committee sent it to me, but is it really an aide? “It’s just a surveillance station.”

Sure enough, a whispering sound is immediately heard from behind.

I closed my eyes and let out an exasperated sigh.

“We are both working together, so let’s make it amicable. “Don’t make each other tired.”

“Is this my job? “It’s about finding fault.”

“….”

I’m trying not to say a single word.

“Ha Eun-hye… how long has it been since you joined the company?”

“Three months.”

“I guess they still haven’t quite figured it out, but even if the head of the operations headquarters comes, he can’t tell me to do this or that…”

“I’m not part of the operations team.”

“Do you know who I am?”

“I know. “This is Hunter Kim Jun-woo.”

“No, so…”

I opened my mouth again, feeling very frustrated, not sure if I was stupid or if he was doing it on purpose.

“The youngest hunter in Korea and the fourth A-rank hunter in the country. “Currently, he is the unrivaled ace of Operation Team 1 and serves as the vice team leader. Although his skills and performance are both overwhelming, he does not have a good reputation compared to his skills, and he is feared within the team.”

“….”

She read my profile with a very serious expression.

“I know he’s a scary person. Even before I was assigned, I was told to be careful not to offend my senior as much as possible.”

“….”

“But… it’s funnier to not be able to say anything just because you’re scared, right? “I’m part of the committee’s investigation team.”

I nodded at her words.

‘It’s just… lame.’

From the looks of it, he seems to be a kid who doesn’t know any fear of the world…

“What are you doing!” It’s already been a minute since the operation began. “You must quickly report the start time to the control team and enter the dungeon!”

“Ha…”

In the end, I burst out laughing without realizing it.

Without responding any further, I picked up the radio.

“Operation Team 1 Kim Jun-woo, operation begins at 14:33 PM.”

“Yes yes? Ah…yes, I understand.”

He took a quick look at employee Ha Eun-hye.

Without saying a word, I turned and walked towards the dungeon entrance.

‘Damn it…’

The annoying kid has arrived.