The Dungeon Cleaning Life of a Once Genius Hunter - Chapter 69
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Incheon Port on the day of operation.
As this was a very important operation, the surrounding area, including Incheon Port, was completely controlled.
All kinds of media gathered from all over the country to cover the operation, but they were all blocked by the Line of Control and could only take pictures from afar.
The punitive force gathered at the scene calmly prepared for the operation. As the time slowly approached in the tense atmosphere, I immediately picked up the loudspeaker.
“Please assemble the punitive force.”
About 100 members of the punitive force quickly lined up.
“As you all know, this operation is classified as extremely high-risk. Moreover, since it is an underwater dungeon, it will be difficult to successfully conquer it on your first try. So, please do not push ahead and retreat immediately if you encounter any problems.”
“yes!!!”
A short and concise answer was heard.
“The leader of this operation will be Team Leader Kim Min-ju, and she and Operation Team 1 will take the lead. The position will be the forward operation team and the rear guild team. I hope no one leaves their positions.”
The good thing about this operation is that it is not a one-way dungeon where you cannot exit until the subjugation is complete.
Since this is an operation with many risk factors, the best way is to take advantage of it and carry out the subjugation in several stages.
“Then let’s check the equipment first.”
The subjugation team members followed me and began inspecting the equipment as a group, pointing out parts one by one.
Goliath suit, special equipment for underwater combat.
It was a high-tech device that reduced underwater resistance while allowing breathing.
Although the equipment was specially manufactured for this operation, no one would know that all of the next quarter’s budget was used to fit it.
‘Except for aide Shin Su-ji….’
It’s the first time in my life I’ve seen someone curse like that with their eyes.
After checking the equipment for 5 minutes, I picked up the loudspeaker again.
“If even the slightest change occurs during the operation, please radio immediately. “I will continue to wait at the temporary headquarters.”
“The general manager is in charge, so what problem can there be? ha ha ha!”
Ares Guild leader Cha Seok-hyeon joked.
He responded with a light laugh and continued.
“According to information from the control team, it is said to be an Immortal Python type boss. However, the mapping has not been completed yet, so you will have to manually determine the location as the operation progresses. “We will aim for subjugation as much as possible, but if you feel there is insufficient information, please act according to the leader’s judgment.”
“yes!”
“All right!”
“Then the operation begins.”
As soon as words were out, a punitive force of about 100 people began entering the sea one after another.
At that time, Minju Kim finished preparing to enter the water and turned his head towards me.
“See you later.”
“Are you going to die? “What kind of greeting is that?”
Instead of answering, Kim Min-ju smiled.
“So what should I do if I really feel like I’m going to die?”
“Hmm, I’m going to give instructions from here. Is that possible? But if it really feels like you’re going to die no matter what happens, then…”
The reason for my hesitation in speaking for a moment was not different.
Even when I thought to myself whether this was really the right advice to give, it seemed absurd.
“…Just go straight. “Don’t worry.”
Nevertheless, Kim Min-ju nodded quite seriously.
I feel this sometimes, but it’s difficult to take everything so seriously.
Anyway, after confirming that I had obtained the last item, I moved to the temporary operation command room set up at Incheon Port.
All kinds of monitors and communication equipment were installed. Meanwhile, team leader Pyeon and other members of the control team and support team were busy moving about.
I sat down in a random seat and sighed loudly.
For this operation, we prepared more than ever. All possible variables were also considered.
As long as there is enough information, Minju Kim will be able to demonstrate her skills.
I’m nervous, but I don’t have to worry too much.
“Now that I think about it, you didn’t bring in a cleaning team this time. “I think it would have been of great help if you were in charge of mapping and information.”
He asked vaguely, as if he remembered Team Leader Pyeon.
“A dungeon is a dungeon, right? I think it would be too dangerous for non-subjugation personnel to carry out the operation together. “There is no guarantee that you will be defeated in the first try.”
“What about team 6? “It’s perfect for that team.”
He shook his head with a very annoyed expression.
Fortunately, Team Leader Pyeon also didn’t say anything more.
It’s not that I didn’t worry about joining Yubin Han’s team.
But this isn’t the only operation. There was quite a backlog of work on the intercept gun, so I declined.
There’s still a lot of general dungeon work left to do, but I can’t do this.
And above all….
‘This operation is very unsettling.’
I crossed my arms and chewed my lip.
***
30 minutes have passed since the punitive force led by Kim Min-ju entered the dungeon.
The inside is an ordinary cave-like dungeon.
However, I couldn’t relax my nerves.
Since you were at the red level, not only did you not know when and where a monster would pop out, but unlike on land, it was not easy to find your way underwater.
“It’s another dead end.”
One of the operations team hunters who was advancing along the narrow passage said.
Kim Min-joo narrowed his eyebrows.
He also briefly radioed the entire punitive force.
“It’s a dead end street in section A-3. “I’ll go back.”
“All right.”
“yes.”
Going back the way he came, Minju Kim checked the monitor attached to the suit once again.
It was for mapping inside the dungeon.
‘This is also a dead end. Because A-2 and A-5 were also blocked….’
I finished checking the map and let out a light sigh.
This was already the fourth time I encountered a dead end.
Finding the location was taking up more time than expected.
Fortunately, there is still enough oxygen, but if you keep wandering like you are now, you may not be able to enter the boss room and may have to retreat.
But it is unavoidable.
This is not a place where subjugation can be carried out with grit alone.
‘It would be better to just explore the location of the boss room and then escape.’
Kim Min-ju decided that way.
I switched the suit’s radio to the headquarters channel.
“This is Minjoo Kim from the operation team. Please receive it.”
“The control team has received it. Is there a problem?」
“No. Mapping is taking longer than expected, so it seems difficult to proceed until subjugation. “I will return after completing the internal investigation.”
“Do you understand… like that… do… three…”
“Control team, control team?”
“…peel? Okay… communication… check….”
Jijijik―.
The communication condition got worse and worse, and then the signal was cut off.
Kim Min-ju tapped the suit helmet, but only unpleasant radio waves were still heard.
Is it because it’s underwater?
Kim Min-ju clicked his tongue.
And that moment.
Kugugugugung—!
A loud noise began to be heard from the dungeon.
The entire cave shook violently, as if there had been an earthquake.
The interior shook violently, and the entire punitive force was caught in the strong current and crashed back and forth.
“What are you doing! Quickly turn on the balance maintainer!”
“yes yes!”
Kugugugung-.
Even after the punitive force managed to maintain balance, the shaking did not stop.
“Has there been an earthquake?”
Everyone seemed quite taken aback by the unexpected situation.
Kim Min-ju was equally embarrassed.
Just as I was wondering what to do, the vibration stopped.
“Is everyone okay?”
“yes.”
“Nothing wrong.”
Fortunately, there seemed to be no damage.
After thinking for a moment, Kim Min-ju opened his mouth.
“I think it will be difficult to continue. “Let me step aside at this point.”
It’s hard to figure out whether an earthquake really occurred or whether another problem occurred, and even communication is blocked.
For safety’s sake, returning at this point is the right choice.
No one disputed her judgment.
Soon the punitive force began to return along the way they had come.
Eventually, everyone reached the exit.
“What is it…?”
“Check again. “Is this right here?”
“Are you sure this is the place?”
“Then why are you here…”
The entire punitive force was engulfed in panic.
The expressions on their faces say they can’t believe the situation in front of them.
It wasn’t just them.
Kim Min-ju’s pupils were also fluctuating greatly.
“What happened…?”
Her hollow voice echoed inside the helmet.
***
PB Corporation headquarters.
Control center attached to the bank item management team.
“Team leader, all members of the headquarters punitive force have entered the dungeon.”
One of the team members who was staring at the monitor reported the situation to Chloe.
“How many people?”
“I think there are about 100 people. “If we count the number of people on the operation team alone, it is estimated that there are about 60 people.”
“60 people…”
It was less than expected, but that was equivalent to 50% of the Seoul headquarters.
“Is there a possibility that additional operation teams will be deployed?”
“Probably not.”
“Then there’s nothing we can do.”
“Shall we proceed like this?”
Instead of answering, Chloe took a deep breath.
It was all a plan that came from her head, but it was scary to think that the lives of dozens of faceless hunters could be lost with just a few words.
Of course, I am not saying that I feel remorse now.
I literally just felt uncomfortable.
In the first place, this was the only method for ‘hostile mergers and acquisitions’.
‘But this is the first time on this scale…’
Hostile merger and acquisition.
It is an act of taking away management rights of a specific company through a stock fight, but the method is slightly different among associations.
The foundation of the association is the hunter.
Just as the fate of a company is determined by its share of stock, the fate of an association is determined by the share of its hunters.
A hostile takeover, as it is called among associations,
means taking away or eliminating the shares of hunters belonging to one association.
Naturally, Team Leader Chloe chose the latter, which was relatively less expensive.
As I told CEO Ema, creating the dungeon was a bait for this purpose.
After luring as much of the Seoul headquarters’ power as possible into the dungeon, the dungeon is closed.
With that one operation, 50% of the Seoul headquarters’ power can be lost.
The Korean Association, which lost dozens of hunters in an instant, will be hit by a huge blow both internally and externally.
Public opinion will blindly criticize the association for wiping out 60 hunters, and internally, it will be unable to resolve the sudden vacuum that has arisen.
In that case, there is only one path for the Korean association to choose.
Sale of association.
After that, the subjugation rights recovery team can come forward and take down the Korean association that offered it at a low price.
This is what associations call a hostile takeover.
Of course, not only were there very few actual cases, but it was the first time it had ever happened to such a large independent association.
The risk of being caught was high, and if they were to follow suit, the party that promoted the merger could have faced backlash and disappeared.
However, all the foundation work has already been completed.
Since the dimension stone is also used, the probability of being stepped on is low.
Well, you need to remove any obstacles in advance.
‘Kim Jun-woo…’
As expected, the one who is the most uneasy is him.
This ability is enough to crush the American branch hunters.
It’s hard to believe that someone from a janitor background has an incredible track record.
Above all, he is a crazy guy who became the head of the operations headquarters at the conservative Seoul headquarters within 4 months of joining the company.
Even she couldn’t guess what kind of variable that guy would be in this operation.
Anyway, since he is an irregular person, he will have to be eliminated at some point.
There’s no harm in going a little ahead.
‘Well, that’s up to the field staff to take care of.’
I took a moment to gather my thoughts with my arms crossed.
She made a decision.
“Stop operating the dimension stone.”
“yes.”
With Chloe’s command, all equipment in the control center stopped.
That meant that the dungeon was closed with a 100-person punitive force.