The Dungeon Cleaning Life of a Once Genius Hunter - Chapter 45

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Sillim-dong on the day of the operation.

Basically, it is a yellow grade dimensional dungeon.

However, it is classified as a level 2 special operations area due to the difficult conditions and risks that are not found in regular dungeons. It is both a loop dungeon and a dual-area dungeon.

The dispatch team and headquarters team from the U.S. branch were all gathered in front of him.

There are about 30 minutes left until the start of the operation.

Minju Kim, who was selected as the leader of this operation, was explaining the outline of the operation to the dispatch team, and I was checking the cleaning equipment with Soyeon Moon and Sanghyuk Han.

Of course, in the meantime, my eyes kept turning to the dispatch team.

I already had no idea what tricks they would use to steal the time stone.

“For some reason, the atmosphere is more solemn than during the joint operation. “The meeting has already been an hour.”

At that time, Soyeon Moon hinted.

“Joint operations are not common. The subjugation rules and combat methods differ greatly from association to association, so if they are not adjusted from the beginning, problems will arise later. Meetings are bound to be important.”

Moon So-yeon nodded awkwardly.

Even though he didn’t understand it just by looking at it, he seemed to understand it roughly.

“More than anything, the Loop Dungeon is a difficult place even for experienced hunters, so everyone will be very nervous. “You have to be locked in the dungeon indefinitely until you meet the conditions for subjugation.”

“So… you mean we might not be able to subdue you forever?”

“Well, the chances of that happening are slim, but… I can’t guarantee that there is none at all.”

Moon So-yeon’s face instantly turned gray.

Then Sanghyuk Han immediately intervened.

“Hey, if I scare you from the beginning, will I be able to do my work properly because I’m scared? Don’t worry, Soyeon. “That’s all a joke.”

“…I guess so?”

“of course! And there are guys from the American branch, so what could happen?”

Han Sang-hyuk seemed to be trying to ignore it.

Well, as he said, it was half a joke, but half of it was true.

In a past life, there was actually a hunter who went crazy after repeating a certain loop dungeon 1,400 times.

There’s no doubt that it’s a dangerous dungeon… but that’s only when there’s no information.

This loop dungeon is the dungeon I participated in.

Of course, we also know the conditions for subjugation. Above all, with this many people, it’s easy to beat a cake.

‘Well, you can’t subdue them all at once.’

If I knew conditions that even the U.S. control team did not know about, it would only arouse unnecessary suspicion.

Above all, isn’t this the first large-scale project leader position Minju Kim has taken on since becoming team leader?

I guess I can just leave it alone for now and help out when I need it to gain experience.

I glanced at the dispatch team again.

And besides me, there was one more guy glancing at the dispatch team.

“…Is this why you didn’t tell me? “Because it’s a joint operation with the U.S. branch?”

It was none other than Han Yubin.

The sharp voice seemed to say outright, ‘Are you kidding me?’

I answered while trying to avoid eye contact.

“If you had told me, you wouldn’t have participated, right?”

“yes. So right now, I’m really contemplating whether to hit him or not.”

“Who do you mean?”

“Who would it be?”

“….”

Han Yu-bin’s gaze is directed directly at me.

Why did I choose someone like this?

A deep regret came over me.

“Quite… Anyway, let’s move on without causing any trouble. “I understand, but if you argue for no reason, it will be a pain in the ass.”

“I think the argument will be made over there, not me.”

“Then just bear with it. Don’t even think about responding. I wonder if the US branch will cause problems during official operations. “No matter how much I don’t want to see you, that’s true.”

“You don’t know much yet. “That bastard is a bastard who will get away with it.”

Han Yu-bin spoke indifferently, as if to wait and see.

“…Everyone is in a bad mood, both here and there.”

“If you two are going to butt heads, please tell me. A sightseeing shop.”

“I guess we should call Minju and Ayoung, too, right?”

As if trying to lighten the tense atmosphere, Han Sang-hyuk and Moon So-yeon joked.

“It’s done. “I think I’m going to lose.”

“….”

Since I had no intention of stopping from the start of the operation, I also responded with a joke.

Thanks to this, Han Yu-bin also seemed to have calmed down and calmed down… but

before he knew it, a new ambush appeared in front of him.

“Nice to meet you. This is Jason, the control team leader. “You are the cleaning team leader, right?”

“This is Chloe, the support manager.”

A man with a bulging belly and a woman with short golden hair approached and immediately offered to shake hands.

“Oh yeah. Nice to meet you.”

A familiar face.

It looked exactly like the memories from my previous life.

“I heard you are a capable person. “He’s also very knowledgeable about dungeons.”

“That’s too much praise.”

“You have nothing to be humble about. “That’s just what I heard.”

One corner of the mouth rises.

At the same time, the gap between my eyebrows narrowed significantly.

For some reason, his attitude is completely different from when he was talking on the phone.

Soon, Jason moved his gaze behind me and opened his mouth.

“It’s been a while. How have you been?”

“…Yeah, whatever.”

The moment I encountered an old co-worker.

Yubin Han responded without being able to hide her hostility.

“You seem to be doing well too. Unfortunately.”

“Haha… I feel relieved to hear that you are participating. “Ah, you don’t like participating in this operation, do you?”

“I shouldn’t like it… but what can I do? “It’s work.”

“Yes, you have to distinguish between public and private life. Anyway, I also regret what happened before.”

Jason turned his back after saying those words.

Han Yu-bin raised her middle finger toward his back.

“Ah, but maybe…”

At that moment, Jason turned his head again and opened his mouth.

“Did you take anything from the branch with you when you left the company?”

“….”

Han Yu-bin’s eyes suddenly become brighter.

“nothing.”

“…okay. “We’ll talk again later.”

After a meaningful conversation, Jason returned to the dispatch team.

Han Yubin glared at me.

It looked like he was trying to say, “What did I say?”

“Now then, everyone please gather around. “I will give you a final briefing.”

Eventually, the time for the operation arrived and Minju Kim came forward and began the briefing.

All the crew paused what they were doing and focused on her.

“As previously announced, today’s operation area is a loop dungeon and a dual-area dungeon, and there are two bosses in total. “We don’t have many people, but I think there will be no problem with our strength if we subdue them one by one sequentially.”

Kim Min-ju glanced at his crew and spoke again.

“As it is a root dungeon, it is unclear how long it will take. Everyone, please conserve your stamina as much as possible. The only way to find out the conditions for subjugation is to encounter it yourself. Of course, we are not proceeding recklessly, but we are planning to eliminate the conditions one by one according to the manual prepared by the control team of the US branch.”

A loud response poured out.

“Then we will begin the operation.”

***

3 hours since the start of the operation.

The inside of the dungeon had an atmosphere like an ancient Greek temple.

“All rooms on the first floor have been cleared!”

“good. We will now enter the second floor. I will lead the way, so the headquarters team will slowly follow along with the cleaning team. “The dispatch team should stick right behind you.”

“All right!”

“yes!”

Under Kim Min-ju’s command, the headquarters team and the dispatch team moved in perfect order.

Because it was a dungeon with complicated passages and many rooms, the headquarters team and the dispatch team continued to exchange opinions with each other and closely explored the dungeon’s interior.

Of course, we also had a lot of work to do on our own.

Above all, because it was not the usual cleaning work, everyone was very nervous.

“How is Han Sang-hyuk marking going?”

“You’re doing great.”

“Don’t just do it in the passageways, but also at the crossroads and rooms that have been explored. Don’t forget to write down the time and number of times when marking. Soyeon, please check the number of people and status every time there is a loop.”

“yes yes!”

“If you encounter dead mobs, you should just incinerate them rather than trying to decompose them. If you try to do it for no reason and fall behind, it’s a big problem. And… Han Yu-bin?”

I handed the tablet PC to Yubin Han.

“Please map the inside of the dungeon. Since you are a former operations team leader, you must be able to do this, right?”

“Well, that’s true. “Isn’t this the team leader’s job?”

“…What does it matter whose business it is? “Those who can do it do it.”

Han Yu-bin accepted the tablet with a nervous expression.

‘Anyway, I’m quick to notice.’

I clicked my tongue.

As Han Yu-bin said, even my role was passed on to the team members.

Because there were things more important to me than these trivial tasks.

What can I do? I’m watching over those bastards.

That’s because Jason, the head of the control team, had been acting strange for some reason.

Doesn’t he keep glancing in our direction? I keep checking my watch.

His face looks quite anxious, as if he is waiting for something.

‘No matter who you look at, there’s someone with a plan…’

Even though it feels strange, it’s still okay. And in the future too.

Yeah, whatever.

No matter what I do, as long as I keep my eyes open, I will never be able to steal the time stone.

Two more hours passed like that.

Eventually, the punitive force stopped in front of the large door.

“Have you checked all the other rooms besides this one?”

“yes. I checked every room and passage. “This is the only place left.”

“Then… this is the boss room.”

Kim Min-ju turned his head to face his teammates.

“We will enter right away. “Everyone, please concentrate.”

Sigh-.

When the large door was pushed open, a huge stone statue and a large space were revealed.

The moment all team members slowly entered the area, ready to attack, a strange sound was heard from the statue in front.

At the same time, blue light emitted from the statue’s entire body.

The first boss, ‘Pacific Golem’, is armed with hard carapace.

The huge monster soon began to move.

“The headquarters team will take the attack as much as possible from the front lines! “The dispatch team, please analyze the pattern!”

Kim Min-ju pulled out his sword.

[Unique Skill: Thousand Hands Avalokitesvara]

At the same time, the sharp blue blade split the air.

Kang!

The battle has begun.

***

‘How the fuck can’t there be a gap…’

Jason muttered, chewing his nails.

The battle with the first boss began and the non-combat personnel hurriedly left the boss room and waited in the passage.

The cleaning team, including herself, Chloe, and Yubin Han, were waiting for the battle to end, not saying a word to each other.

Jason, who was looking at them, quickly clicked his tongue.

Jason couldn’t help but feel nervous.

Of course, he was not interested in subjugation itself.

All I had to do was get the file back from that damn bitch.

In order to do that, I needed some time to be alone with Han Yubin. In my heart, I wanted to proceed because the dispatch team and the headquarters team were divided, but there was no justification.

There are a lot of eyes watching, but I can’t openly talk about the file…

‘Can’t I even use my hands until this is over?’

Suddenly Jason gritted his teeth.

There is no chance outside.

I have to somehow reach the end inside the dungeon.

With that thought in mind, I glanced at Han Yubin again, but this time, I made eye contact with the wrong guy.

‘That bastard…’

It was none other than the cleaning team leader.

‘Why does that bastard keep looking at me like that?’

Jason frowned.

Then the cleaning team leader smiled a subtle smile.