The Genius Assassin Who Takes it All - Chapter 267

Episode 267: To Germany (2)

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After takeoff.

As we reached safe altitude and there was no longer anything to worry about, the atmosphere on board settled down.

Unlike Ayane, Kanghu is wearing the same clothes as when he arrived at the airport.

Perhaps that’s why it contrasted sharply with Ayane’s fashion, which was wearing character pajamas.

She changed the topic, perhaps because she was concerned about Kang-hoo, who kept looking at her pajama character.

“Did anything happen?”

“Not yet?”

“I heard Yuuji entered Korea. Just by looking at it, you can tell he came in targeting you.”

“It’s okay so far. There are also eyes attached to that side. Ayane, how have you been?”

“Wait a minute, Ganghu. Should we sort out our nicknames? Since we’re the same age, why don’t we just say Kanghu Ayane comfortably? “It’s really annoying because they always try to label it as you.”

“agreement.”

At Ayane’s suggestion, the title was quickly sorted out.

Because of the awkward distance, the names seemed to be mixed.

Since we knew each other from the inside out, it wasn’t awkward to call each other comfortably. Rather, it was the picture I wanted.

After the title issue was resolved, Ayane answered Kanghu’s question.

“I was taking care of some Hayabusa guild members right before I came.”

“The last time you saw me in the Fukuoka Liberation Zone, weren’t you working for the Hayabusa Guild?”

“It did. But the contract ended and the other side hired me, so we were enemies at that time, right?”

“It’s a mindset like a mercenary’s textbook.”

“Yes, the one who gives the money is on my side.”

“It’s a good attitude for a mercenary.”

Ganghu nodded.

Mercenaries are those who act in response to better offers and treatment. It’s a job like that.

If you want to get mercenaries on your side, you just have to spend more money and give them more consideration.

What if you don’t like it? The contract is terminated. It would be better if it ended with cancellation.

If you go to the enemy’s side like Ayane does now, you’ll have a headache.

So, it was always worth hiring a skilled mercenary. Kanghu is also a similar example.

Ayane said.

“I miss you. “I kept thinking about what I did with you, Kang-hoo… I missed you a lot.”

“Be sure to include the subject.”

“That time when we killed bad guys in Osaka. “It reminded me of the fight I had with guild member Toushi, a hunter from Korea.”

“The hands and feet matched well.”

Ganghu nodded.

Although not a single word was exchanged before or after the battle, the two knew each other’s tendencies surprisingly well.

So, they were able to easily suppress Cha So-hyuk and his gang. I thought the division of roles was perfect.

at that time.

Ayane unbuckled her seat belt and came up next to Kanghu, holding a thick folder.

There was plenty of free space next to her, so there was plenty of room for her.

“I would like to discuss the strategy and tactics to be used in this request. how is it? “I did all the preliminary research.”

“The preparations are very thorough?”

“I’m the type of person who usually plans things like this in detail. “Don’t you?”

“No, I also have some strategies in mind. But I’m the type of person who mainly organizes things in my head.”

“I have a strategy map in mind. Take a look and rate it. “Feel free to give feedback without worrying too much.”

“debate?”

“yes.”

“good. “Let’s listen.”

Ganghu listened to Ayane’s continued words.

It was clear that he had done a lot of research in advance. There were some things that he understood more keenly than Kang-hu.

Listening to her words, Kang-hu was able to understand why Ayane had not been seriously involved in accidents while working alone so far.

In terms of prudence, he was the type of person who took into account so many variables that it was impossible to determine who was better or worse.

A gunner who can kill someone in an instant by sniping in an area that is out of reach of the opponent’s attention.

At the same time, if an enemy approaches, a Gunner will face a serious threat to his life due to his natural characteristics.

She was the person with the most appropriate thoughts and judgment base for her class and position.

I like it.

Throughout the story, Kanghu respected Ayane’s tactics while expressing his own opinions.

There were fewer differences of opinion than expected, so a point of contact was established quickly. Tactics were also modified in real time.

The discussion, which was expected to be a marathon meeting, ended in just 30 minutes. The whole story is over.

All that was left was to arrive in Germany and enter the dungeon. There was nothing more to point out.

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1 hour later.

“Tsk.”

After going to the bathroom, Kang-hoo laughed as he saw Ayane sleeping with her mouth wide open.

She had clearly boasted on her way to her seat that she would review dungeon-related information all night long.

In just a moment after going to the bathroom, I had already fallen into a deep sleep.

The cold and cold image has long since been thrown into the trash can and is now almost half-assed.

Kanghu covered his seat with another layer of blanket and returned to his seat.

I thought about trying to sleep, but I didn’t feel like I could sleep at all, perhaps because I drank coffee throughout the conversation.

The last conversation was quite meaningful.

There was a discussion of strategy and tactics, but Ayane appealed in more detail about her abilities.

Although I already felt it during my previous battle with Cha So-hyuk, it became more clear after this conversation.

‘Ayane and Ban Se-young are completely different. Thinking they are the same is like seeing me and Majinho as the same.’

In other words, Ban Se-young focuses on mobile warfare and enjoys using multiple attacks with heavy firepower.

A representative example is the recently added skill, Mahwatan. It specializes in hitting multiple enemies while causing an explosion at the end.

However, if you ask whether it can be used as a deadly skill in a one-on-one battle, it is lacking in firepower.

On the other hand, Ayane’s attack is a single, high-power attack that stands in place and delivers a heavy blow.

For that reason, some of Ayane’s attack skills are not in the form of immediately aiming and shooting like Ban Se-young.

He said that you should prepare to receive recoil by installing a support base, then aim properly and shoot carefully.

It is difficult to use in a one-on-one battle, but if you can buy enough time, it becomes a special move with murderous firepower.

So I was excited.

This is because both Ganghu and Ayane can risk everything in one attack. Extreme deal plus extreme deal.

What Ayane asked Ganghu at the end of the story was to teach her how to use a dagger.

If you unexpectedly get into close combat, the dagger is the weapon you want to use as a self-defense weapon.

The most difficult thing to handle is a dagger, but it is true that a dagger is the best for self-defense in close combat if you know how to use it.

Anyway, she asked me to take the time to let her know, so I decided to do so.

It seems like it will happen soon.

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Lars Abel.

When you arrive in Germany this time, you will have a meeting with Lars, whether briefly or not, before going to the dungeon.

‘I’d like to make a deep impression on our first meeting.’

I got greedy.

How can we pique the interest of ambitious Lars and stimulate his interest?

In Takashi’s case, he had a lot of fun by stimulating his curiosity.

However, Lars is not a hunter with unusual tastes or interests in those areas.

‘First of all, it is essential to succeed in the request quickly. First, differentiate yourself from previous clients.’

It is important to appeal that you are different from other commissioned mercenaries. At least it will get some initial attention.

‘There is a useful item related to mana in dungeon 13… Should I give it to you?’

I think a moderate bribe would be okay. I’ve never met a hunter who doesn’t like gifting items.

Mana-related items are one of the least necessary items because they cause more harm than good to Ganghu.

‘If we were to establish a contact with Lars… Takashi’s relationship is becoming deeper and deeper…’

First of all, a relationship with two of the thirteen star members is formed.

One is looking for a way to get closer, and the other is getting quite close.

Kanghu wanted to be a little more greedy.

If you want to create a picture that is good for dealing with thirteen stars, it is better to give up half of it.

‘I think it would be good if I could touch Emilia Yu Qinghua.’

It’s a good picture.

First of all, both of them had an excuse that allowed Kang-hu to meet naturally.

Yu Qinghua had previously seen and purchased items at a market linked to the Shintu Guild.

Personally, I received a business card and the meeting ended with a good image for both parties.

Didn’t Emilia even invite you to France? The invitation is still valid.

‘Emilia, Yu Qinghua and Takashi are on good terms, so if we do well, we might be able to tie them all together.’

It expands your thoughts quite interestingly.

Now, Ganghu thought that his skills had improved enough to attract the attention of Emilia and Yu Qinghwa.

In the end, the first thing that makes a hunter interested in a hunter is ability. I was confident about that part.

Thirteen stars, with a total of eight members, with five people yet to join.

Even if you cut them in half, it will be easier to move them around. It would be easy to narrow down the stage.

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Around that time.

As the battle in the Dongducheon area entered a lull, Jang Si-hwan and Chae Gwan-hyeong also had some time to spare.

Because the situation was so urgent, there was no time to talk to each other because they were so focused on the battle.

Indeed, the Jeokhodae, known as the elite of the abyss, persistently targeted Jang Si-hwan and Chae Gwan-hyeong.

Because of this, the two people’s movements were restricted more than expected, but it still raised their criminal record sufficiently.

Together, they killed as many as forty hunters of the abyss. He was also a hunter who was a mid-level executive.

A long-awaited break.

A cup of warm tea was exchanged in a private bunker for the two.

Jang Si-hwan seemed to be tired and tried to lie down on the bed to rest.

Chae Gwan-hyeong began speaking as if he could no longer hold back the conversation he had been putting off.

“Si-hwan.”

“uh?”

“Let’s hear the story. “Why are you taking my men and using them to track down the bastard?”

“Are you talking about Kim Hee-un?”

“uh. Why are you so authoritative? I heard you gave instructions. “I heard you told Shin Kang-hu not to fight even if he was caught following you?”

“Why is that?”

“Should I listen to the warnings of such a bastard through my subordinates? Doesn’t it hurt your pride?”

Unlike Chae Gwan-hyung, who had a serious expression on his face, Jang Si-hwan had a smile on his face the entire time.

Instead, he was looking at Chae Gwan-hyeong with eyes that seemed to make a big deal about something insignificant.

“Hyung Kwan. When I brought Vincent to Justice in the past, you reacted the same way as today. know?”

“….”

“It was like that when we recruited Emilia and Yu Qinghua. They just acted like shit. But what about now? They have become people you can trust, right? “I know what you’re saying, but trust me.”

“Jang Si-hwan.”

“uh?”

“I’m so disgusted every time I see you being so hypocritical. “Wasn’t it you who said the damn thing in my face when they had an accident?”

That moment.

Jang Si-hwan’s expression, which was smiling as if he had touched something evil, instantly became distorted like a dented can.

Jang Si-hwan immediately moved to his seat and placed his mouth next to Chae Gwan-hyeong’s ear.

Even though we were able to have a full conversation because it was just the two of us, I had something to say clearly.

“Chae Gwan-hyung.”

“…?”

“There are no wrong answers for me. If there is someone who points out that the answer is wrong, that person’s life and thoughts are wrong. “Do you know what I mean?”

“What are you talking about?”

“The one who says I’m wrong. I think whoever it is, just erase it. therefore.”

“So… what?”

Chae Gwan-hyung’s voice trembled.

This is because it is Jang Si-hwan’s cold and cold expression that I haven’t seen in a long time.

Jang Si-hwan paused for a moment, looked at Chae Gwan-hyeong gently, and ended his sentence with an expression that did not reveal his true intentions.

“I am content to live as my tool as I am now. “Stop doing presumptuous things like thinking or judging.”

A shiver running down my spine.

After that, Chae Gwan-hyung stood for a long time, unable to move even a single step, as if time had stopped.

Until Jang Si-hwan opened the door and went out… I was afraid to show my back to him.