The Dungeon Cleaning Life of a Once Genius Hunter - Chapter 49

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049

Yeouido Ability Dimension Management Association Administrative Headquarters.

“So…”

I spoke first as I was crossing the hallway of the building with Lee Ah-young.

“What business do you have for me, Director?”

“I don’t know either. They don’t even tell me that it’s a conversation between men. Anyway, when did they become enemies?…”

Lee Ah-young clicked her tongue as if she was displeased.

Of course, I didn’t ask because I was really curious.

Because I felt like I had a vague idea of what they were going to say.

At that time, Lee Ah-young slowed down and opened her mouth.

“Anyway, this incident was a bit unexpected. “He wasn’t the type of person to use force like that.”

“It was necessary. Because the situation was the situation.”

“And what if you were in danger too?”

“You’re alive, right? “Then it’s done, isn’t it?”

“Huh…”

He lets out a laugh as if he is shocked.

I asked with a quick glance.

“You don’t like it? “I used force.”

“I didn’t say that. I said it was unexpected. Well, honestly, what kind of crazy person would want to take on a branch of the International Association in such a situation? Even if you are afraid of the consequences, avoid it.”

“If that had happened, one or two people would have died.”

“i know. “That’s why I said it.”

When I raised an eyebrow wondering what he was saying, Lee Ah-young stopped walking and continued.

“But how fortunate are you that there is someone who can help you without hesitation?”

He smiles sheepishly.

“Anyway, you two should talk carefully. Please tell me later. “Because I’m curious.”

We arrived in front of the office before we knew it.

She knocked and opened the door for him.

Suddenly…

As we entered, Director Lee Du-sik, who was sitting at his desk, stood up.

“Welcome. “Sit comfortably.”

He gestured toward the reception sofa.

The size of the office and the sofa are indeed a scale appropriate for the position.

“It’s been a while since you asked me to come to the office, but I ended up calling you first.”

“sorry. “I was very busy with work.”

I bowed my head politely.

My true intention is that I don’t want it to come to the end, but I don’t think I need to reveal anything.

“ha ha ha! Looks like you were very busy. Would you like a drink? “I don’t have anything suitable…”

“Oh, it’s okay.”

“okay? “Then what?”

Lee Du-sik soon sat down across from him and let out a light sigh.

At the same time, the atmosphere became quite heavy, and a slight shadow appeared on his face.

“It was bigger than I thought.”

Although he was smiling, there was a sense of weight in his voice.

“Have you received any pressure from the International Association?”

“Not yet.”

“If not yet….”

“That means it may come out like that in the future. There are voices in the board of directors saying that we should somehow get rid of you before we get into trouble with the International Association… Well, we managed to stop it for now.”

“thank you.”

“It’s still too early to be thankful. I’m sure the story will come up again. Well, actually, if you look at it externally, that’s true.”

Lee Du-sik loosened his tie a little as if he was frustrated.

“Actually, there is an agenda that the board of directors has been promoting for a month… It is related to the international association. “You messed up the situation when the entire board was involved in making a deal with the international association.”

“I guess the ugly hairs are firmly stuck in there.”

“I guess that’s about it. “It’s very refreshing.”

Of course, it’s not that I don’t know.

This incident was obviously the US branch’s fault and we were only responding to it… but that’s a legal situation. This is not the case with relationships between organizations.

“I’m in a similar situation as you. I was covering for you with this incident, but the board of directors completely ignored me. I was already opposed to the agenda that was being promoted, and everyone had a negative view of the reform and all, so I guess I thought it was a good thing. Oh, have you ever talked about this before?”

“You’ve never talked about it, but I vaguely know about it.”

“okay.”

He crossed his arms and let out a long breath through his nose.

“Anyway, that’s the situation. I am in an awkward position, and you will also have some trouble in the future. “Did you hear that the audit is scheduled for next quarter?”

“Yes, I heard. “There won’t be any problem.”

“Thank you, if you don’t have it, it becomes a problem.”

I nodded slightly. It was definitely a sign of empathy.

Even before regression, there are countless people who created problems that didn’t exist due to audits. What’s different now?

The only difference is that if I was in the position to send it back then, now I am in the position to be sent away.

“I’ve been focusing on increasing my size, but now that’s not enough. So am I and so are you. “Now I have to figure out how to survive.”

Lee Du-sik finally got to the point.

“So… can you help me?”

I laughed to myself.

Is the story I’ve been waiting for finally coming out? If possible, it would be better to hide it a little more.

Director Lee Doo-sik continued talking, whether he knew how I felt or not.

“If you cooperate, I will guarantee your life in the association. “Are you interested in the position of general manager?”

“haha. “I am worthy of being the team leader.”

Lee Du-sik’s expression became quite serious.

“Even if it were you, I wouldn’t take it easy. Like I said, you have a lot of enemies now. Due to this incident, there was no guarantee that the enemy would only be within the headquarters. “I can’t handle it alone.”

“Yes, I am just a janitor. “I don’t think those proud superiors will lose their power just because of me.”

“ha ha ha! “What are you talking about?”

He continues speaking with a smile on his face.

“What kind of force would it take to kick out just one janitor?”

For a moment, my eyebrows twitched.

“…is this a threat?”

“no way. I’m saying this because I’m genuinely worried. To be honest, it’s hard for me to move anymore. “If I keep surrounding you without any justification, it won’t be surprising if my hair falls off at any moment.”

He then sighed.

“So, it would be best to hold out as much as possible until the final resolution on the board agenda I mentioned earlier. “Because everyone is targeting you, a mere janitor.”

“….”

I am definitely grateful that you have helped me knowingly or unknowingly.

Without that help, I probably wouldn’t have been able to come this far as a janitor.

Since you helped me even at the cost of loss, it is no wonder that I now ask you to show me your sincerity.

Although it may seem like a threat at first glance, it is considered gentlemanly. Once you have the upper hand over your opponent, there is no limit to how ugly you can become.

I smiled.

“Can I ask you first what you are asking for?”

“It’s not difficult. All you have to do is go to the president of the association and convince him to come back.”

“…?”

“As you know, you’ve been disappearing for three years. No one in the board of directors knows the location. But you know, right? So, let’s meet once and try to persuade him.”

Why are you asking me to do that?

Out of embarrassment, I lost focus and wavered.

I tried to control my facial expression and opened my mouth.

“Why did you give that to me…?”

“hmm? “Then, who should I ask the president of the association to do?”

“…?”

ah.

I touched my forehead.

I knew there were rumors going around… but I never thought there would be people who actually believed it.

Oh no, wait.

‘Is that why Lee Soo-yong and Seo Min-cheol’s attitudes were compliant?’

Do you really think I am the president of the association?

No, they’re just tying up a janitor with the president of the association. You have such a rich imagination that you’re delusional.

He sighed deeply and opened his mouth heavily.

“I… I think you’re misunderstanding something. “I don’t know how such a rumor came about, but it has nothing to do with the former president of the association.”

“…what?!”

His hips jump.

“Really? “You really have nothing to do with it…?”

A look of embarrassment appeared on Lee Du-sik’s face.

“You seem disappointed.”

“…Oh no. It’s not like that. I’m just a little surprised. Okay… then I guess I can’t ask you any more.”

Then his expression changed to a worried one.

“Is there anyone else besides me who knows what I just said?”

“no. This is the first time I’ve said this. “Is it better to explain?”

“no. Leave it alone.”

Lee Du-sik stroked his hair.

“I think it would be a pain if someone else found out.”

Afterwards, Lee Doo-sik immediately sent me away to leave me alone to think.

***

Control Team Operations Conference Room.

“So, I am planning to leave the next operation to Team Leader Kim Jun-woo. Does anyone have any objections?”

As soon as Team Leader Pyeon Chang-hyeon finished speaking, silence fell.

“doesn’t exist.”

The person who answered on behalf of everyone was the leader of Operation 5.

No one expressed dissatisfaction like before.

Instead of complaining, everyone was relieved.

Internal strife during subjugation. Corruption at the US branch. Conflict with international associations.

In addition, although it is not clear, there are rumors that this incident itself was planned to retaliate against Han Yu-bin.

I even had a chilling feeling knowing that if I had been involved in this operation without realizing it, I would have taken full responsibility for it.

“Then this concludes this week’s meeting.”

Since no one complained, the meeting ended quickly.

The team leaders all began to leave the conference room, looking like they were about to die.

Eventually, everyone left the empty conference room.

“Ugh…”

Team Leader Pyeon’s sigh rang hollowly.

Assistant Manager Hwang Dong-hwi, who was organizing the meeting documents, asked.

“Why are you doing this again? “The work was completed well.”

“I’m worried about the future. “Go forward.”

Assistant Manager Hwang Dong-hwi did not understand that reaction.

“What’s wrong?”

“From what I heard, the board of directors was upset because of this incident. Thanks to this, Team Leader Kim Jun-woo appears to have been firmly recognized by the board of directors.”

“Oh, what do I say again… When you work, do you lose out to someone for a day or two? Team Leader Kim’s problem will be resolved by Team Leader Kim.”

“Hey, you thoughtless bastard. Kim Jun-woo was captured, but are we safe? No, it’s just us. “If you’re not lucky enough to be part of the Operation Team 2 and Support Team, they could all get involved.”

Only then did Assistant Manager Hwang Dong-hwi erase his smile.

“Ah haha… It’s not anyone else, it’s Team Leader Kim, right? “I am holding the leadership of the association, so what can I do?”

“Yes… I hope so.”

Pyeon Chang-hyeon spoke quietly.

“If you are really holding the strings….”

“…Yes?”

“ha. “Don’t ever go anywhere and talk about this.”

Pyeon Chang-hyeon looked around and continued speaking with his voice as quiet as possible.

“During this recruitment screening, I had a chat with Director Ko Eun-young and Director Song Cheol-sik… and they said they had never heard of the name Kim Jun-woo.”

“….”

A moment of silence.

Assistant Manager Hwang Dong-hwi belatedly understood what he was saying and gave an expression of disbelief.

“Hey, what else am I saying? “It’s just that those two people don’t know.”

“It’s not anyone else, it’s Go Eun-young and Song Cheol-sik. After Lee Du-sik, they are the people who are said to be putting in the most effort in the association, so does it make sense that I haven’t even heard of their names? “If Kim Jun-woo were in that level, awareness would have spread among executives, right?”

“It would be directly under your control. “It doesn’t make sense to say that you have a direct relationship with the president of the association, right?”

“That being said, there is nothing in the personnel record that could have any connection with the president of the association. “There is no record of working as a hunter before joining the cleaning team.”

Finally, Hwang Dong-hwi covered his mouth with his hand.

After hesitating for a moment, Pyeon Chang-hyeon carefully opened his mouth.

“So this is just my opinion. That person, Kim Jun-woo…”

At that moment, Team Leader Pyeon gasped and lost his breath.

I don’t know when he came in, but Team Leader Lee Soo-yong was standing right in front of him.

However, Lee Soo-yong seemed rather puzzled by his reaction.

“Why are you so surprised?”

“Ah, it’s nothing. Hahaha….”

Pyeon Chang-hyeon smiled, pretending like nothing was wrong.

“Why…”

“I left the file behind.”

He took the files on the table and left the conference room without saying anything, as if nothing had happened.

‘Fuck, you probably didn’t hear that…’

An anxious look was evident on Pyeon Chang-hyeon’s face.