The Dungeon Cleaning Life of a Once Genius Hunter - Chapter 60

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I had no choice but to be dumbfounded for a moment by the rejection, which was so unexpected.

No, I couldn’t even understand why he was refusing in the first place.

Being scouted by a guild to an association is the most eagerly awaited opportunity for guild hunters.

But the guild leader completely blocks the scouting process?

Is there some other reason for rejecting the contract without even looking at it?

“Seup… I’m embarrassed. If you read the contract, you will see that you will never see these terms anywhere.”

“Because it’s not a matter of money.”

“Then why…?”

“First of all, one thing before that. Are you planning on scouting in other guilds besides ours?”

Although we had decided on a few candidates, they were literally just candidates.

I shook my head because I wanted to compete here as much as possible.

“Not in the plan.”

“Then I think it will be even more difficult to accept the offer.”

I narrowed my eyes.

However, even though Cha Seok-hyun was smiling, he had a very serious expression.

It didn’t seem like they were looking at the liver.

“As you know, Director, the relationship between the original body association and the guild is not very good. “It is also true that the guild’s view of the association is not positive.”

“I know that.”

“It’s gotten even worse, especially these days. “There are emotions that have built up over the years, and everyone is well aware of the current situation of the association… Well, if you think about what the association has done so far, it’s not that you can’t understand it.”

I crossed my arms and leaned back.

‘Because that’s what the association has been doing…’

Well, that’s not entirely wrong.

Private guilds are not affiliated with an association, but that does not mean they are completely independent.

This is a system where, if there are still dungeons left even after the control team distributes operations according to the schedule, the remaining subjugation rights are handed over to the guild.

The association handles bad inventory, and private guilds pocket all of the dungeon’s profits without commission.

This is the relationship between the association and private guilds.

Since you can keep all the profits from one dungeon, you can make a lot of money by conquering it a few times. However, if the dungeon is out of stock, you may have to suck your fingers for over a month.

Of course, autonomous suppression can be carried out in places outside of the association’s jurisdiction, but even that is impossible without permission from the control team.

The problem started from there.

In the end, the guild had to bow its head to the association in order to receive at least one more dungeon, and the association took advantage of that position to manipulate the guild, solidifying the so-called superior-evil relationship.

Seo Min-cheol may have been doing it until now, but the person who made the most of it before returning

was none other than me …

In severe cases, there were cases where guild members were hired on the condition that they hand over stock dungeons, and then they wiped their mouths in less than a month.

‘If I had heard these words to my face at that time, I would never have left you alone.’

I clicked my tongue inwardly.

Anyway, the relationship between the association and the guild is like that.

The bad feelings that have built up over the years.

A thorough relationship between superiors and superiors.

It’s enough to make you fret.

“In such a situation, if it became known that we had signed a scouting contract with the association, we would become public enemies. “We are the number one guild with a reputation, but I would like to avoid turning other guilds into enemies.”

“It’s a for-profit business, but I didn’t know they cared about rewards.”

“Haha, I don’t think Sangdo is a topic that should be brought up there.”

He still had a smile on his face, but his eyes were quite sharp.

I placed my chin on my forehead.

I know what you’re saying… but it’s ridiculous.

The enemy was created by Seo Min-cheol, so why do I have to take the blame?

Just let out a light sigh.

“Well sir. “If that’s the case, there’s nothing we can do.”

I got up from my seat.

“Then I’ll just head back.”

After saying hello and turning my back, Cha Seok-hyun called me again.

“Currently, the atmosphere among guilds in Seoul is not good. If you are thinking of visiting another guild, it would be best not to expect them to welcome you like we do.”

“…Thank you for the advice.”

I can’t believe this was hospitality.

Looks like they’re trying to slap me somewhere else.

I shook my head and left the office.

***

Even after Director Kim Jun-woo passed away, CEO Cha Seok-hyun still remained in the conference room.

That was because another customer came right away.

“So you said it all like that? So what are you going to do if you can’t get the dungeon in the future?”

A short-haired woman who nags after hearing the story.

It was Yoo Ji-woo, the representative of the ‘Aphrodite’ guild, which had an office in the building right next door.

“It can’t be helped. “I wanted to see what kind of person you are?”

“It’s too much of a gamble! Then, if the food line is cut off, are you going to pay the employees’ salaries with your own money?”

A sharp voice penetrates my ears.

Cha Seok-hyun knew well that he couldn’t defeat her with words, so he didn’t respond any further.

Then Yoo Ji-woo also seemed to be relieved and let out a light sigh.

“So how was it?”

“It was similar to what I thought.”

Cha Seok-hyun shrugged his shoulders.

“Even though I was openly criticizing the association, he didn’t even bat an eye. “If it were Seo Min-cheol, I would never have stayed still.”

“Hmm…”

“At least he’s not like Seo Min-cheol.”

“We could be friends?”

“I don’t know that much… I don’t think he’s a bad guy.”

Cha Seok-hyun smiled softly.

“No matter how good a person he is, can he still be a good person when he hears those words to his face?”

“Well, then you’re just that kind of person.”

Cha Seok-hyun answered indifferently.

To be honest, just because I was a cleaner, there were times when I thought it was easy.

But after a few conversations, I had to give up that idea.

A voice that doesn’t seem particularly strong with a face that says everything is annoying.

It feels as if I don’t even care about such trivial things.

There are only two types of people who give off this kind of vibe.

Or a sergeant in his later years about to be discharged.

Or maybe he’s drawing a picture so much bigger that he doesn’t even notice things like this.

Well, since he only became the head of the division for less than a week, it can’t be the former….

‘Isn’t it because the vessels are different?’

A chill ran down Cha Seok-hyun’s spine when he thought that he was hiding a great deal of intention behind those dead eyes.

“Other guilds should also be aware of this.”

At that moment, Yoo Ji-woo seemed to remember something and snapped his fingers.

“Oh right. I came here to talk about that too. “I guess the movements of guilds in Seoul are a bit strange.”

“Strange? what?”

“I guess your movements are unusual. “It’s as if there’s going to be a large-scale subjugation.”

“Hmm, are you planning to protest?”

“Well, it feels different this time.”

“What are you talking about?”

“I don’t know either. “I think I’m just preparing for something.”

Yu Ji-woo said while touching his chin.

At the same time, Cha Seok-hyun’s expression darkened a little.

“I’m anxious…”

“What?”

“You know that a good person is scarier when he gets angry.”

“Did someone who knew that criticize the association to their face?”

“….”

Anyway, the last part…

Cha Seok-hyun swallowed those words.

“Anyway… I hope you don’t do something unnecessary to someone who might become your friend.”

Cha Seok-hyun muttered, tapping the already empty paper cup.

***

When I returned to headquarters, the sun had already set.

As soon as I entered the office, I took off my tie and shirt sleeves and put them back on.

“Damn it…”

I slumped down in my chair.

It was definitely as Cha Seok-hyun said.

As a result, all scouting was in vain.

After Ares, I visited a few other guilds, but Ares was the first and last time I was able to go inside the office.

There were places where people would blindly close the door just because the guild leader was away, and there were places where they wouldn’t make an appointment at all.

In the worst cases, I went to the front of the office, but they even blatantly ignored me.

‘Damn you guys, if it had been like the old days, I would have cut off all of my food chains…’

I gritted my teeth.

Of course, you can’t do it now… but if you do something like that in the current situation, it will only take you one step further from leaving the company safely.

All they can say is that they are going to start an all-out war with the guild. There was no way I could increase my work now.

“Ugh…”

He tilted his head back and let out a deep sigh towards the ceiling.

The valley is deeper than I thought.

It certainly seems like there are more than one or two things that have accumulated in the association… More than anything, it seems like they are willing to openly show their hostility if they treat the head of the operation headquarters like that.

Yes, I can understand because I have experienced it in the past.

I can understand… but

why are you blaming me for what you’ve suffered so far?

Did I abuse my power?

‘Are you looking at me lightly because I used to be a cleaner?’

My eyes tightened.

Until now, I had no choice but to bow down to Seo Min-cheol, but now that a formidable person has come, there is nothing to hide.

Even so, they are the ones in control, so they do such a stupid thing just because of their background?

‘These things are really…’

I felt angry in the moment, but it only lasted for a moment.

“That’s it… what’s the use of it all?”

It immediately cooled down.

I don’t even have the will to get angry.

Since I only ate pork chops today, I really don’t want to do anything.

If I put forth any more effort here, I might end up leaving the company bald.

I can’t help it.

I guess I’ll just delegate the scouting matter to the team leader and play around with it.

That’s when I thought…

“Director!”

Even the tiger came when I said something.

Team leader Pyun threw open the office door.

“Ah, you’ve come at the right time. I guess this scouting matter is Team Leader Pyeon…”

“That’s not important!”

I could feel the urgency in Team Leader Pyun’s expression and voice.

I swallowed hard, wondering if something had happened.

“Interceptions are occurring all over Seoul now!”

“…Oh, what else can I say?”

There was a sound of air escaping from my tense cheeks.

However, Team Leader Pyun still looked serious, as if wondering what on earth he was reacting to.

“Director! This is serious! “It’s not something that can be overlooked so easily!”

“Hey, let’s not make such a fuss over only a few dungeons.”

“Isn’t this because there are only a few! There are 18 cases. 18 cases! “And that’s within two hours!”

“…?”

“It’s even still going on.”

My face hardened.

There were 18 interceptions in two hours?

But it’s still in progress?

What kind of crazy person would do something so crazy?

“This wasn’t done by a few gangsters. “At this level, we are moving in an organized manner.”

“If it’s organized… are you saying it was the work of a private guild?”

“It’s not just one or two guilds. “If this level of interception is successful in the entire Seoul area, almost every guild in Seoul is moving.”

“Huh, this is crazy.”

A laugh came out automatically.

But Team Leader Pyeon didn’t even seem to have that kind of smile.

“Director, I guess this is….”

He then continued with a serious expression.

“It’s like a declaration of war.”

His expression became cold.