Chapter 80[OK]

Will you be responsible if I get fired?
"What? What do you mean?"
Yesterday, the president of the association issued a gag order. If the identity of the awakening is new, we will punish them by whatever means necessary.
"The head of the association, Ko Geon-hee? You've never done this before, have you?"
How do I know what you think?
"..."
-If you don't have anything else to say, I'll hang up.
"...I'll get back to you next time."

Click.
That's how the phone went off.
Lim Tae-gyu's face was not good.

'What's this about?'

The president himself called when he heard that the new man appeared in the first time in two years.
But I don't expect this answer to come back.
Are you going to take responsibility if you get fired?
There must be no big way to get rid of the association's employees who were taken to the head of the association.
There is no guarantee that he or she will succeed in recruiting those who know his or her identity.

'I'll catch them by hook or by crook...'

It was enough for Ko to do.

'But why isn't this old man suddenly senile? Why not'

What's the wind blowing?
No identity leakage for the individual.
It was unprecedented.
As a result, the body has to wash its fingers until the official announcement is made.
That is not the only thing that is unfair.

'Then how did you know Baek Yoon-ho, the last one, that you were there yesterday?'

Is this a difference in information power?
Does this mean that the Guild's influence has died on this floor?
If a rookie who appeared yesterday enters Hunters or Baekho, he will never be able to keep up with the gap.
In this situation, an unexpected gag order blocked the way of the dead.

"What kind of enemy did this inspiration have in my past life?'

It was an inspiration that Baek helped make the "Baekho Guild" safe when he left the "Sacred Guild."
As a result, the body was relegated from its position as the best guild.
Hunter's and white tiger were ahead of me, and the body was still in place.

'If you've done this, then you're going to have to help the dead man!'

Suddenly, Goh Kun-hee became resentful.
But is there a sharp knife?
Lim Tae-kyu said, "I was sorry, but my feet were rolling.

***


'I'm done with the Sunday quest.'

Sung_Jin_Woo scoured the Internet with a light heart.
We have two days left until we re-measure our measurements.
So far, I turned on the computer to gather information about the artifact trade.

'Hoo!'

Sung_Jin_Woo's eyes dilated as he was browsing through auction information.

'The smallest unit is worth billions.'

Is that all?
The basic billions of things are over.

'But...'

The equipment was like a lifeline for Hunter.
The more good equipment we used, the more secure we didn't have to say.
Why save money when Hunter's income isn't low, and he has tools to make hunting safer and faster?
I could understand.
The fact that it is possible but still surprising remains unchanged.
Artifact prices made me nervous.

'That's not going to work with the money you have.'

We didn't find any flammable defense artifacts on the auction list, but we didn't seem to have much money to buy high-grade defenses.

'I thought I had enough money.'

It was just the public's point of view and it was still far from Hunter's point of view.
About 1.7 billion won was spent in the bank account.
The only way to purchase the desired artifact was to sell the bead of greed.
Sung_Jin_Woo's expression changed when he became a seller.

"It costs a lot of money to buy an artifact, but it means I can sell my artifacts at a high price."

Click.
When I moved my mouse and searched, magic tools that are currently on sale started to grow.

'...'

No matter how much you look at it, there were no artifacts that doubled the size of the magic damage.
At best, it is 20 to 30 percent more than the original force.
Those artifacts were incredibly expensive.

'The magic tools are no joke.'

Come to think of it, there were not many 20 percent.
Such expensive artifacts are available only in the upper and lower levels of Hunter.
By the way, do they increase their power by 20 percent?
The difference will be enormous.
Senior Hunters know that, so they pay this much to buy artifacts.
In fact, it has often been shown that items that were just being sold have been marked for completion.
20 percent will be like this...

'How much do I have to sell this?'

Give it a gulp
Sung_Jin_Woo swallowed.
It was not long ago that I had never dreamed of an artifact, so I didn't know how much I would get at this stage.

'So there must be an auction.'

I hope you get a good price when you put the bead of avarice on auction.
Sung_Jin_Woo closed the auction information window with a satisfied smile.
Research has shown that there are two main ways to sell artifacts.
One is to sell through official channels.
The other is a black market, or a black market.
But the black market had no access.
There is a limit to the information available on the Internet.

'If I had a few clicks of a mouse, I wouldn't even be called a black market.'

The bead of greed is not a product behind the scenes, so you don't have to go through the black market.
So the best way now was to put the bead of greed in the artifact exchange, which is an expert in sales, and sell it at auction.
Although taxes and fees were deducted, they were the fastest and most endless.

'The problem is I have to tell you how I got this...'

E_rank Hunter brought along with a ridiculous artifact that doesn't exist.
Should I keep this quiet?
Hunter's Korea is the largest company to broker deals between Hunter. We shall point out the doubtful points one by one.

'That's why I need a license.'

A new Hunter certificate with an S grade on it.
He was re-examined for that.
The result is successful.
If he trusts KO Geon-hee, he will be able to obtain a new license two days later without any problems.
I was worried for a moment that I would be in trouble to refuse the proposal to join the association.

'I'm glad you don't think that's who you are.'

A smile had not left the chairman's lips until the last moment of his farewell speech.
If you live by the eyes of others for a long time, you will be able to grasp the atmosphere.
Just like Sung_Jin_Woo.
For four years as E_Rank, he lived under the other Hunter's thumb. So, I could tell from just looking at people's faces.
Never Ko Gun-hee's expression was a charade.
At least that's what Sung_Jin_Woo looked like.
Therefore, it would have been better to wait for the next measurement in two days without any more.

'But... what have you been doing?'

Sung_Jin_Woo leaned his back against the seat back.
Two days.
It's a short time to do something and a long time to play.

Shall we take a look around?'

Half-interestedly, he moved the mouse cursor to the help board of the Hunter site.
Click.
Many posts filled the screen with a click.
In particular, there were many postings calling for a private offensive team near here.

'...'

The cause is obvious.
He and Yoo had monopolized a group of C_rank gates for several days, and jobs for the surrounding attackers were temporarily lost.
The reaction seemed to force the attackers to lay their hands on now.
Sung_Jin_Woo turned the page with a wry smile.

'Now I'm not up in C_Rank Dungeon.'

The last time I entered the C_Rank dungeon, it took me a whole day to do the first job.
No, I only got one job after two days.
It's been up more than 15 levels.
If there were scales in experience, they would not even budge.

'C_Rank gate doesn't mean anything to me now...'

Sadly, however, there were no postings looking for members to go after the dungeon.
It is suicidal for a private team to target a higher-level dungeon, and there is no chance that guild members will find an alternative member.
Just in case.

'Do you want to change the search criteria?'

Sung_Jin_Woo changed the search so that only the higher dungeons would appear.
Click.
I wasn't expecting it at all.
by the way

'...what?'

There was a real comment.


***


"E_Rank?"
"Yes."
"Have you ever done anything like this?"
"No."
"And, uh, which way is it?"
"It's a battle line."
'That's a relief.'

The head of the team wearing a safety helmet brushed Sung_Jin_Woo up and down.

You look very strong for E_Rank. Your eyes are fine.'

Sung_Jin_Woo calmly waited for the team leader's answer.
Soon the team leader gave Sung_Jin_Woo his license back with a cheerful smile.

"Ha-ha, there are many people like Sung_Jin_Woo here. Don't be nervous and let's do well."

He was a very energetic uncle, even though he passed his Buddhist age.
It looks good on your mustache.

"You're waiting here and when you're all here, you can come in together. Don't forget the equipment before you go in."
"As for equipment?"
"You can take anything on the floor over there."
"...Yes."

Sung_Jin_Woo nodded as he looked at a collection of pickaxes in one spot.
Then an uncle, wearing a towel around his neck, hurried up.

"Bae! My team is dead from lack of hands right now. What if they take someone as they please?"
"Oh, that's enough. Are you going to be in charge if we don't get the gate shut down due to a set-up?"
"No, still."

Mr. Beard turned and smiled at Sung_Jin_Woo.

"Sung is resting there. We'll talk to each other."
"I'm just talking here. Where else are you going?"
"Well, come on."

The two disappeared in a twink

'Is the other one on the team...'

The higher dungeon is so big that one striker cannot do all the work.
So I work in a division.
Attack Team targeting Dungeon, Mining Team that digs for ore inside Dungeon, and Collection Team that collects the dead bodies of Masoo.
The mining and collection teams are put into the dungeon once all but the captains are eliminated.
Sung_Jin_Woo applied for the mining team.

'...is that all the tools?'

He picked up a pickaxe with a sour face.
I could feel the power of mana, though weak.

'There's a mana in it.'

Modern machines that use electricity do not work in Dungeon.
That's why they used these old tools with mana.

'...'

When I picked up the pickaxe, it was clear.
I didn't make fun of the mining team Hunter as a Dungeon miner for nothing.
Sung_Jin_Woo turned his head and looked at the gate.
a huge hole in the air
There was a gate of a size beyond comparison with the C_Rank.

'This is the A_rank gate...'

It was this guy who came here.

"I want to see the dungeon with my own eyes.'

Although all the magicians were removed except for the boss, I wanted to visually check the inner structure of the A_Rank Dungeon.

'I have to go in one day.'

To know is power.
However, there is a limit to indirect experience through books or the Internet.
Isn't Baekho Guild's newcomers also very hurtful by overlooking the fact?

'If it weren't for me, no one would have survived.'

What you know is different from what you've experienced.
Sung_Jin_Woo volunteered for the mining team to keep A_rank Dungeon in mind when the opportunity came.
When I saw the ugly pickaxes, I had to regret them for a while, but as I was looking at the horrible gate, I was relieved.

'I think you're here well.'

It's a good opportunity because we have some time until we re-measure our measurements.
Whether the story worked out well, an uncle-in-law, or a team leader, Bae Yoon-seok, ran with a smile.

"Let's go in now. Everyone's ready."

Sung_Jin_Woo, who grabbed the pickaxe, smiled and nodded.

Chapter 78[OK]

this is my limit xD

헌터 협회 협회장실.
Hunter Association President's Office.
고건희를 진찰하는 주치의의 표정은 좋지 않았다. 
The doctor's facial expression on Ko Gun-hee was not good.
주치의가 가슴에 대고 있던 청진기를 뗐다.
The doctor removed the stethoscope from his chest.

"협회장님."
"President of the association."
"아냐. 말 안 해도 돼. 자네 표정만 봐도 알겠군."
"No, you don't have to say. I can see just by looking at your face."

고건희는 풀어헤쳤던 와이셔츠의 단추를 하나씩 잠그며 허허 웃었다.
Goh Kun-hee laughed one by one, locking the buttons on his shirt.
주치의는 입을 떼지 못했다.
The doctor couldn't open his mouth.

'고건희 협회장... 이 정도면 걸어 다니는 것 자체가 기적이다.'
'Ko Geon-hee, president of association... It's a miracle to walk around.'

그럼에도 왕성한 활동을 조금도 줄이지 않는다.
Nevertheless, he does not reduce his vigorous activities at all.
오죽하면 병원에 들를 시간도 없어서 주치의를 직장으로 불러들일까?
Will I bring my doctor to workplace because I don't have time to visit the hospital?

"나는 말이야."
"I mean."

고건희 협회장이 정장 웃옷에 팔을 넣었다.
Association president Goh Kun-hee put his arm in his suit coat.

"힐러들이 생기고 치유 마법이란 게 나왔을 때 다시 젊음을 되찾을 수 있겠구나, 이제 이 지긋지긋한 늙은 몸뚱이도 안녕이구나, 이렇게 생각했었지."
"When there were healers and the magic of healing came out, I thought I could regain my youth. Now this sick old body is well."

고건희는 또 허허 웃었다.
Ko Geon-hee also laugh again .

"그런데 그게 아니더군."
"But it wasn't."
"차도가 없었습니까?"
"Didn't there be any difference?"
"노환이라는 건 상급 헌터들의 치유 마법으로도 어쩔 수 없다지 뭐야."
"The old man cannot be helped by the healing magic of senior hunters."

치유계열 헌터들의 마법으로 모든 병을 없앨 수 있었다면, 아마 전국의 병원이 모두 문을 닫고 의사들은 전부 다 깡통을 찼을 거다.
If the magic of the healing hunters could have eliminated all sickness, perhaps the whole nation's hospitals would be shut down and the doctors would have be fired.
하지만 다행인지, 불행인지 그런 일은 일어나지 않았다.
But it did not happen whether it was good or bad .
재생을 돕는 것.
Helping regenerate.
치유 마법의 한계는 외상을 사라지게 만드는 것까지였다.
The limit of healing magic was to make the trauma disappear.
잘려 나간 팔을 기적처럼 자라게 만들 수는 있어도, 감기에 걸린 아이의 열을 내리게 만들지는 못했다.
The amputated arm could grow like a miracle, but it could not make a child with a cold lower fever.

'덕분에 실업자 신세는 면했지만...'
'Thanks to the help of the unemployed, but...'

주치의는 벌써부터 나갈 준비를 하는 고건희 협회장을 바라보았다.
His doctor already looked at Kogon-hee, the head of the association, who was ready to go out.

'협회장님 같은 분은 마법의 힘을 빌려서라도 완쾌시켜드려야 할 텐데.'
'The president of the association should be able to recover from the power of magic.'

그러나 치료 마법도, 현대 의학도 지금 단계에선 별반 소용이 없었다.
However, the magic of healing and modern medicine were not enough at this stage.
할 수 있는 거라곤 조언뿐.
All I can do is advise.

"절대 안정을 취하셔야 합니다. 조금이라도 쉬셔야 해요."
"You have to be absolutely stable. You have to rest a little."
"나도 그러고 싶지."
"I want to do that, too."

하지만 그러면 헌터 협회가 어떻게 될 것 같나?
But what does the Hunter association will be?
고건희는 웃음으로 뒷말을 대신했다.
Goh Kun-hee was replaced with a little bit of laughter

'이 고건희가 없는 협회라.'
"This is a society without Ko Gun-hee."

대형길드들은 지금 이 순간에도 막대한 자금력을 바탕으로 시시각각 몸집을 불려 나가고 있었다.
Even at this moment, the large guilds were being pulled up by the minute on the back of a huge amount of money.
그들의 힘은 이미 웬만한 국가의 군사력과 맞먹는다.
Their power is already equal to the military strength of a nation.
그 와중에도 협회가 영향력을 발휘할 수 있는 건, 협회 뒤에 있는 정부가 아니라 협회 위에 있는 고건희 덕분이었다.
In the meantime, it was not the government behind the association but Goh Kun-hee on top of the association that allowed the association to exert influence.
협회가 힘을 잃는 순간 헌터들은 고삐 풀린 망아지가 된다.
As soon as the association loses its power, the Hunter becomes a runaway foal.

'아직은... 아직은 안 돼.'
'Still ... it's not yet.'

아직 은퇴는 이르다.
It's still too early to retire.
지금 협회는 그들을 제어할 수 있는 유일한 목줄이었다.
Now the association is the only one that can control them.
아무런 대안도 갖추지 못한 상황에서 자신이 빠질 수는 없는 노릇이었다.
With no alternative, he couldn't be left out.

'협회가 건재하다는 걸 보여 주려면 내가 있어야 한다.'
'I need to be there to show that the association is in good shape.'

S급 위의 S급.
S-class above S
고건희라는 이름 석 자가 필요했다.
I needed three characters with the name Ko Geon-hee.
그때까지 어떻게든...
For the next time ...

"으음!"
"uhhhh!" 

고건희가 고통스런 신음을 흘렸다. 가슴을 움켜쥔 손에 말끔했던 와이셔츠가 구겨졌다.
Goh Kun-hee groaned in pain. A clean shirt creased in the chest grip.

"협회장님, 여기..."
"Head of the association, here's..."

주치의는 말없이 진통제와 물을 준비해 왔다.
The doctor has prepared painkillers and water without speaking.

"고맙네."
"Thank you."

진통제가 들어가니 겨우 살 것 같은 기분이 들었다.
When the painkillers were in, I felt like I was barely able to live.
그때였다.
It was then

'응?'
'huh' 

전화에서 신호가 울렸다.
The telephone rang.
주치의가 있는 동안에는 무슨 일이 있어도 연락을 말라고 일러 놨거늘.
My doctor told me not to be contact while I'm in the hospital .
고건희가 눈살을 찌푸리며 수화기를 들어올렸다.
Ko Gun-hee raised the phone with a frown.

"지금 진찰 중이네."
"I'm on a medical examination now."

그러자 수화기 너머에서 남자 비서의 다급한 목소리가 들려왔다.
Then I heard the urgent voice of the secretary from beyond the phone.

-죄송합니다. 협회장님. 너무 급한 소식이라.
-I'm sorry, sir. It's too urgent.
"또 일본에서 연락이 왔나?"
"Did you hear anything from Japan?"
-연락은 왔었지만 그것 때문은 아닙니다.
- I've been contacted, but not because of that.

순간 고건희의 눈썹이 꿈틀거렸다.
Goh Kun-hee's eyebrows were wriggling at the moment.

'제주도 개미 놈들보다 더 큰 문제가 생겼다고?'
'Jeju Island has bigger problems than ants?'

대체 무슨 일일까?
What the hell is going on?

"무슨 일인데 그래?"
"What's the matter?"

고건희의 인내심이 바닥을 드러내기 직전, 비서가 아슬아슬하게 대답했다.
Just before Ko's patience revealed the bottom, the secretary answered in a breathtaking way.

-심사과에서 연락이 왔습니다.
- The examination department has contacted us.
"심사과에서?"
"In the examination department?" 

심사과가 하는 일이란 게이트나 각성자의 등급을 매기는 게 전부다. 딱히 큰 문제를 일으킬 만한 부서가 아니었다.
What examination department does is to grade the gate or awakening. It was not a department that would cause a big problem.

'아니면 혹시...'
'Or maybe ...'

또 게이트 측정 오류라도 냈나?
Did you make a gated measurement error again?
얼마 전 백호 길드와 빚었던 마찰을 떠올리며 고건희는 미간을 구겼다.
When he recalled the friction he had with Baek Ho-gil recently, Ko made a mistake.
그러나 불쾌함도 잠시.
However, it is not easy to feel uncomfortable.
비서가 들려주는 이야기는 고건희가 예상하던 '문제'의 범주를 훨씬 뛰어넘는 것이었다.
The secretary's story far surpassed the category of 'problems' that Ko Gun-hee  had expected.

-방금 심사과에서... 측정불가 등급의 각성자가 나왔다고 합니다.
- I just got out of the examination room ... an awakening of a grade that can not be measured.


***


"헌터협회 고건희 회장님?"
"Hunter Association Chairman Goh Kun-hee?"

방금 제대로 들은 게 맞나?
Did I just hear it right?
진우는 귀를 의심했다.
Jinwoo doubted his ears.
대한민국 최고의 헌터라 불리는 사람이 나 하나를 만나자고 이 시간에 병원까지 쫓아 왔다고?
A man named the best Hunter in Korea ran to the hospital at this time to meet me?

'말도 안 되는 소리...'
'Nonsense...'

진우가 반신반의하고 있을 때 우진철이 뒤쪽을 가리키며 쐐기를 박았다.
While Jinwoo was half-moved, Woo Jin-chul nudged the wedge as he pointed to the rear.

"여기 협회장님이 와 계십니다."
"Here's the president of the association."

대답을 기다리는 우진철의 초조한 눈빛.
Woo Jin-chul's anxious eyes waiting for an answer.
농담이 오고 갈 분위기는 아니었다.
It was not an atmosphere to go jokingly.

'...정말인 거 같네.'
'... I think it's true.'

어째서 고건희 같은 사람이 날 찾는 걸까?
How come someone like Ko Gun-hee is looking for me?
진우는 강한 의문이 들었다.
Jinwoo had a strong question.
생각해 볼 수 있는 건 등급 재심사의 결과 때문인데...
What I can think of is the result of the rating remeasurement ...

'협회로 끌어들이기 위해서?'
'To attract to the association?'

하지만 협회는 비영리 단체다.
But the association is a non-profit organization.
헌터 하나를 데려오겠다고 협회장이 감시과 직원을 대동해서 움직일 필요가 없는 곳이었다.
It was a place where the president of the association would not have to move with the surveillance staff to bring in a hunter.
심지어 자신은 아직 재측정도 끝나지 않은 상태.
Even I'm not finished with the remeasurement yet.
생각하면 할수록 협회장의 의중이 궁금해졌다.
The more I thought about it, the more I wondered about the importance of the president.

"좋습니다."
"That's great."

진우가 수락했다.
Jinwoo accepted.
우진철은 방금 전의 긴장감이 무색할 정도로 금세 환한 표정을 지었다.
Woojinchul made a brilliant look to the extent that the previous tension was unparalleled.

"감사합니다!"
"Thank you!"

목소리에 진심이 묻어나왔다.
A voice came out of my heart.

'저 무뚝뚝해 보이는 아저씨가 이런 표정도 지을 수 있구나.'
'That brusque-looking man can even make a face like this.'

진우는 신기해하며 우진철의 뒤를 따라갔다.
Jinwoo was surprised and followed Woo Jinchul.
모퉁이를 돌아서자 딱딱한 병원 대기실 의자에 앉아 있는 노인 한 사람을 볼 수 있었다.
As I turned around the corner, I could see an old man sitting in a hard hospital waiting chair.

'저 사람이...'
'That man...'

진우가 침을 꼴깍 삼켰다.
Jinwu swallowed his saliva.
천외천.
the outer world
하늘 위의 하늘이라 불리는 S급의 고건희 헌터.
"S-class Go Gun-hee Hunter" is called the sky above the sky.
스윽.
Suh.
진우를 발견한 고건희가 자리에서 일어났다.
Goh Kun-hee, who discovered Jin-woo, stood up.

"성진우 헌터님?"
"Sung Jin Woo Hunter?"

80이 넘는 고령에도 불구하고 풍채가 대단한 노인이었다. 은퇴한 레슬러나 씨름선수를 연상시키는 덩치였다.
Despite his advanced age of over 80, he was a man of great dignity. He looked like a retired wrestler or a wrestler.
그러나 고압적인 태도는 전혀 없었다.
However, there was no high-pressure attitude at all.

'의외네?'
'Unexpected?'

풍모로 보나, 위치로 보나 잔뜩 무게를 잡을 줄 알았는데, 오히려 그보다 그의 옆에 있는 수행원이 더 무서운 얼굴을 하고 있었다.
I thought it would weigh you in appearance and position, but the attendant next to him looked even scarier.

"제가 성진우입니다."
"I'm Sung Jin Woo."

진우가 대답했다.
Jinwoo replied.
고건희는 환한 얼굴로 반갑게 손을 내밀었다.
Goh Kun-hee welcomed him with a bright face.

"반갑습니다. 고건희입니다."
"I'm glad to hear that. I'm Ko Gun-hee."

두 사람은 짧은 악수를 나누었다.
The two exchanged a short handshake.
고건희는 미리 서로 마주 볼 수 있도록 배치를 바꿔놓은 대기실 의자를 가리켰다.
Ko Gun-hee pointed to a chair in the waiting room that changed its layout so that it could be seen face to face in advance.

"앉아서 이야기하시죠."
"Let's sit down and talk about it."
"감사합니다."
"Thank you."

진우가 먼저 앉고 나서 고건희도 의자에 엉덩이를 붙였다.
Jinwoo sat down first, and then Ko Gun-hee put his hips on the chair.
문득 진우의 시선에 고건희의 양복 깃에 붙어 있는 금배지가 들어왔다.
Suddenly, Jin-woo saw a gold badge attached to Ko's suit collar.
현직 국회의원인 동시에 헌터 협회 협회장인 남자.
A man who is both a sitting lawmaker and chairman of the Hunter Association Association.

'거기에 S급 각성자.'
'There's an S-level awakening.'

고건희는 만나고 싶다고 해서 아무나 다 만날 수 있는 상대가 아니었다.
Just because he wanted to meet, Ko wasn't the kind of person I could meet.
정재계의 인사들은 물론이거니와 해외의 거물들까지. 그를 만나고 싶어 하는 인물들은 수를 헤아릴 수가 없었다.
People in the political and business world, as well as big shots abroad. There were countless people who wanted to see him.
그래서 더 궁금했다.
So I was more curious.
왜 고건희 같은 사람이 이리 급하게 자신을 찾아왔는지.
Why someone like Ko Gun-hee came here so fast.
그러고 보니.
Come to think of that.

'최종인 다음은 고건희인가?'
Is it Ko Geon-hee who is the last one?'

오늘 하루 최고라는 수식어가 아깝지 않은 두 사람을 연이어 만났다.
I have met two people in a row who are the best of today.
아직 S급이라고 확정 난 것도 아닌데 말이다.
I has not been decided that I'm an S-class yet.
마침 고건희가 말을 꺼냈다.
Just in time, Ko Geon-hee spoke.

"S급 헌터가 되신 것을 축하합니다."
"Happy to be class S Hunter."

진우는 고개를 갸웃했다.
Jin Woo tilted his head.

"아직 재측정 결과가 남아 있습니다."
"There is still a result of the remeasurement."

그러자 고건희가 고개를 저었다.
Then Ko Geon-hee shook his head.

"사실 재측정은 별 의미가 없는 겁니다."
"In fact, remeasurement is meaningless."
"예?"
"What?"

의아스런 표정의 진우에게 고건희가 부드러운 미소를 보였다.
Goh Kun-hee gave a soft smile to Jin-woo,who with a suspicious look.

"정밀 측정기는 측정 결과를 세분화시켜 주는 기계지. 측정 범위 이상을 재기 위한 도구가 아닙니다."
"The precision measuring instrument is a machine that breaks down the measurement results. It is not a tool to measure beyond the measurement range."
"그럼 어째서..."
"Then why ..."
"재측정이라는 절차를 만들었냐는 말씀이시지요?"
"Are you saying that you have created a procedure called remeasurement?"

그 말이 맞았다.
He was right.
어차피 결과가 똑같이 나온다면 왜 번거롭게 일을 더 늘리는 걸까?
If the results are the same, why bother adding more work?
고건희의 답은 명쾌했다.
Ko's answer was clear.

"유예기간입니다."
"It's a Delay period."
'유예기간...?'
'Delay period...?'

진우가 묻기도 전에, 고건희가 쑥스러운 듯 말을 이었다.
Before Jin-woo could ask, Goh Kun-hee spoke with embarrassment.

"저희가 성진우 헌터님 같은 분들을 먼저 만나기 위해 벌 수 있는 최소한의 시간이지요."
"It's the least we can do to meet people like Sung Jin-woo."

아-
Ah-
진우는 협회장이 하고자 하는 말을 완벽하게 이해했다.
Jinwoo understood perfectly what the president of the association said.

"아시다시피 협회에는 규모와 달리 우진철 과장님같이 뛰어난 헌터분들의 수가 많지 않습니다."
"Unlike its scale, there are not many outstanding Hunter figures like Woo Jin-chul."

대형길드 때문이다.
It is because of the large guild.

"대형길드들이 있으니까요."
"Because there are large guilds."

역시.
Also.

진우는 고개를 끄덕였다.
Jinwoo nodded his head.

"대형길드에 가면 수입과 명성이 보장되는데 누가 협회에 오려고 하겠습니까?"
"If you go to a large guild, your income and reputation are guaranteed. Who will be coming to the association?"

협회 헌터들의 수입도 적지 않다.
The association's Hunter's income is also considerable.
하지만 그들이 대형길드에서 벌 수 있는 돈에 비한다면 그건 정말로 푼돈에 불과했다.
But it was really a pittance when compared to the money they could make on a large guilld.
인기도 마찬가지.
The same goes for popularity.

"대형길드의 정예 공격대 멤버들의 이름을 줄줄 외우는 사람은 있어도, 우리 우진철 과장님의 이름을 아는 사람은 없지요."
"Some of us can memorize the names of larger Guild's elite attackers, but no one knows the names of our manager Woo Jin-chul's."

정예 멤버라는 말에 진우는 A급 헌터였던 김철을 떠올렸다.
When Jin-woo was said to be a member of the elite team, he recalled Kim Chul, who was a class-A Hunter.
감각 스탯은 상대의 역량을 파악할 수 있게 해 준다.
Sensory stats allow you to identify your opponent's capabilities.
진우가 판단하기에는 김철보다는 우진철의 실력이 확실히 한 수 위였다.
Jin-woo's judgments were certainly better than Kim's.

'같은 A급이지만 실력은 다르다.'
'It's the same class A but it's different.'

진우가 우진철을 돌아보았다.
Jinwoo looked at Woojin Chul.
우진철은 협회장의 칭찬과 진우의 시선이 부담스러운지 상기된 얼굴로 고개를 숙였다.
Woo Jin-chul bowed his head with the face reminiscent of the praise of the president and the gaze of Jin-woo.

'하지만...'
'But...'

김철이 문제없이 헌터로 데뷔했다면 우진철보다 훨씬 더 많은 돈을 벌고 훨씬 더 유명해졌을 것이다.
If Kim had made his debut as a Hunter without a problem, he would have made much more money and become even more famous than Woo.
그게 협회 소속 헌터와 길드 소속 헌터의 차이점이었다.
That was the difference between the association's Hunter and Guild of Hunter.

"그래서 저희는 정말 뛰어난 각성자분들이 협회를 방문했을 때를 대비해 작은 꼼수 하나를 만들어 두었습니다."
"So we have created a small trick to prepare for when a truly awakening person visits the association."

그게 재측정이란 말인가?
Is that a re-measurement?

'하긴...'
'Well ...'

측정 결과가 공표되고 여기저기 퍼져 나가기 시작했다면 협회가 이렇게 대놓고 접근할 수 있었을까?
If the results of the measurements had been published and began to spread around, would the association have had such a direct approach?
설득력 있는 방법이었다.
It was a convincing method.

"거두절미하고 말씀드리겠습니다."
"I'll tell you what's going on."

어느덧 협회장의 얼굴에서 미소가 사라졌다.
The smile disappeared from the face of the president.

"저희는 기업이 아니기 때문에 많은 돈을 약속드릴 수가 없습니다. 하지만."
"We can not promise much money because we are not businesses," he said.

가슴께를 만지작거리던 고건희가 뭔가를 움켜쥔 주먹을 앞으로 내밀었다.
Goh Kun-hee, who was touching his chest, put forward his fist, which he held.

"다른 길을 도울 수는 있지요."
"I can help you in other ways."
"무슨 말씀이신지...?"
"What do you mean ...?"
"성진우 헌터님을 다른 쪽으로 키워 드릴 수 있다는 얘깁니다."
"It means I can raise Sung Jin-woo Hunter on the other side."

움켜쥔 주먹이 펴졌다.
The clenched fists opened.
고건희의 손바닥 위에서는 금배지가 반짝이고 있었다.
The gold badge glistened over Ko's palm.

'권력... 인가?'
'Power ...?'

하지만 진우는 의아하다는 시선을 보냈다.
But Jinwoo was wondering.

"영문을 모르겠군요."
"I don't know the English language."
"예?"
"Yes?"
"저에게 이렇게까지 하실 필요가 있습니까?"
"Do you need to do this to me?"

타당한 질문.
a reasonable question
진우를 바라보는 고건희의 눈빛에 이채가 어렸다.
Ko Geon-hee looked at Jin-woo, and he was young.

'내 배경에 겁먹거나 눈앞의 이익에 현혹되지 않고 차분히 자신의 의문점을 제기하다니...'
'You're not frightened by my background or fooled by my immediate interests and you're calmly raising your own questions.'

내가 너무 서둘렀나?
Am I in a hurry?
누가 그랬던가.
Who did it?

'늙으면 인내심이 줄어든다고.'
'You lose patience!'

틀린 말이 아니었다.
It wasn't wrong.
고건희는 속으로 웃음을 삼키며 말을 이었다.
Goh Kun-hee continued with a swallow of laughter.

"5대 길드를 알고 계시겠지요?"
"You know the five major guilds?"

어찌 모를 수 있을까?
How can I not know?
진우가 묵묵히 고개를 끄덕였다.
Jinwoo nodded silently.

"지금 대한민국에는 다섯 마리의 공룡이 간신히 밸런스를 맞추고 있습니다."
"Right now, five dinosaurs in Korea are barely balanced."

수도권의 헌터스, 백호, 사신.
metropolitan : Hunters, White Tiger, Reaper.
지방의 명성, 기사단.
Local : fame, Knights.

"헌터님께서 다섯 개의 길드 중 어디에 들어가도 균형이 깨지고 판도가 크게 뒤바뀔 겁니다."
"When you enters any of the five guilds, the balance will be broken and the dominance will change greatly."

지금도 대형길드들의 위세는 하늘을 찌른다.
Even now, the power of large-sized guilds hits the sky.
그런데 그중 어느 한 곳이 또 한 명의 S급 헌터를 얻고 그걸 원동력 삼아 위로 치고 올라온다면?
But what if one of them gets another S-class Hunter and uses that as a driving force to come up?
그때도 협회의 말이 먹힐까?
Will the association's words work at that time?
협회는 강한 힘으로 헌터들 간의 중심을 잡아 주는 역할을 해야 했다.
The association had to play a strong role in centralizing the Hunter's relationship.

"법과 제도, 평범한 공권력으로는 헌터들을 묶어 두기에 역부족입니다."
"The law, the system, and ordinary public power are not enough to hold the Hunter together."

진우도 일전에 같은 생각을 했었다.
Jinwoo had the same idea the other day.
마수들만이 괴물이 아니다.
The beasts are not the only monsters.
헌터들 또한 마수들 못지않은 괴물들이다.
Hunter's are also as many monsters as the beasts.
'힘'만을 따진다면 마수들보다 더 위험한 괴물들이 바로 헌터들이었다.
Hunters were more dangerous than the magicians when it comes to power.

"그래서 협회가 필요한 겁니다."
"That's why we need an association."

고건희의 얼굴이 사뭇 진지해졌다.
Goh Kun-hee's face became very serious.

"그리고 협회는 성진우 헌터님을 필요로 합니다."
"And the association needs Sung Jin-woo Hunter."

당신과 같은 강한 힘을 지닌 사람이.
Someone with the same strength as you.
고건희의 눈빛이 예리해졌다.
Goh Kun-hee's eyes became sharp.

'옆에 두고 어느 정도 지켜보긴 해야겠지만...'
'I'm going to have to wait and see, but...'

성진우만 OK한다면 그를 전심전력으로 밀어줄 의사가 있었다.
If only Sung Jin-woo was OK, he was willing to push him with all his strength.
S급은 그만한 대우를 받을 만한 가치가 있는 이들이니까.
Class S is worth the treatment.

'이 정도면 설명이 됐겠지.'
'That would have been explained.'

그러니.
so.
아주 오랜만에, 고건희는 긴장과 설렘이 반반쯤 섞인 심정을 맛보며 나직한 목소리로 물었다.
After a long time, Goh Kun-hee asked in a gentle voice, relieving in the mixed emotions of tension and excitement.

"어떻게 하시겠습니까, 헌터님?"
"What are you going to do, Hunter?"

Chapter 79[OK]

Male or female ?.? Ko Gun-hee

It was not a bad suggestion.
If Ko Gun-hee pushes his back, ordinary people can get on the fast track.
The National Assembly, the government, the association and the media.
It's hard to find a place where Ko Gun-hee can't breathe.
What if S_rank Hunter was supported by him?

'I don't know where I'm going to get'

Suddenly, Sung_Jin_Woo looked back at himself in a neat suit and sitting next to Rep. Ko Kun-hee's seat.
My heart was beating a little.

'I don't think it's an easy opportunity.'

"Other ways" proposed by Ko Gun-hee is not a way for anyone to step on.
but
There was something important missing.

If you go to the association, you won't be able to raise the level anymore.'

Senior Hunter from the association doesn't hunt.
Their main job is to deal with other hunters, not with game.
Even if I'm just allowed to join the board of association.

"The dungeon that the association is in charge of is like D, E_rank, where the guilds are not even looking at.'

You're going to kill those people who don't even give you experience?
No, I can't.
Sung_Jin_Woo strongly denied it inside.

I want to be stronger.'

To a higher place.
I wanted to go as far as I could.
Don't you know it's impossible or if you're not sure you can do it? You want to give it up knowing you can?
a wild remark

I can continue to grow as long as the level-up stops.'

a double muscle
a double muscle
his heart shook stronger than I had imagined his shoulder-to-shoulder with Ko Geon-hee, the other day.
Ko Kun-hee also felt the change of Sung_Jin_Woo.

'It's getting faster. Have you finally made up your mind?'

I wish it were a good result.

No, it must be a good result.'

considering the time remaining
With as much excitement as Sung_Jin_Woo, Ko waited for an answer.
One second was equal to one minute.
Sung_Jin_Woo took off his lips.

"I'm sorry."

Ko Kun-hee's face hardened.

'It looked like you had a face full of will... Was it my mistake?'

I couldn't hide my disappointment.

I guess that's how much a man named Sung_Jin_Woo played.'

It wasn't a bluff to help the other way.
In fact, I thought of more than that.

'S_Rank...'

He tried to grow up as a lumber behind him if he could teach his work at the closest.
When he disappeared, he needed a strong power to support the association.
That meant he would pass on everything he had.
But the result is like this.

'This is ridiculous.'

Ko Geon-hee asked like a grunt, taking back the badge he had put out.

Is it money as well?"

Sung_Jin_Woo answered like a knife.

"No."

Ko Kun-hee sniffed at his inside.

'Everyone's a fine horse.'

But if you look inside, they are all the same.
After all, it's money.
If you follow the popularity, you'll get the best.

'Haya...'

It was human nature to chase after wealth, but I didn't mean to criticize it.
It's just that those who aren't honest with themselves are being laughed at.

"Then why did you refuse?"

Ko Kun-hee asked, even though he knew the answer clearly.
I just wanted to see the reaction.
by the way

"I want to fight."

One word from Sung_Jin_Woo hit Ko Kun-hee in the back of his head without hesitation.

'What?'

I felt like I had a blow to the head.

Does that mean you want to fight with the magicians?"
"Yes."

Sung_Jin_Woo put aside all unnecessary explanations and rankly expressed his sincerity.

"I want to enter the gate and kill the chariots. I think it's within Dungeon."
'This is the number.'

Ko Kun-hee's eyes grew bigger.
The person standing on top of countless people can tell whether he is telling the truth or not by looking at others.
That's the only place you can get up.
So Ko Gun-hee was able to tell.

'That eye... I mean it.'

Ko Kun-hee's gaze at Sung_Jin_Woo changed 180 degrees.

'How long has it been since I felt this way?'

Ko was already too frail when he was alerted to power.
So instead of fighting the beasts, he tried to find what he could do.
He established an association with the money he had spent on disposing of his own business, collected Hunters, and moved to the National Assembly based on popularity to establish laws related to Hunter.
However, it is a fundamental regret that has not been filled even after running so hard.

'I've been 20 years, or 10 years younger, with these young people...'

My head, my head, and my head.
Ko put his hand on his chest.
My heart, which was not strange at any time, was beating fast now.

'My heart could still make this noise.'

It was a pleasant beating.
On the other hand, Sung_Jin_Woo tilted his head.

'That's weird?

He was ready to equalize with the association and kick the chairman's proposal, which seemed elusive.

'Well, I don't care, but...'

Now that I've said everything I want to say.
Sung_Jin_Woo got up.

"I have to go now because my younger brother is the only one who keeps the house."
"Thank you for your time."

Ko Kun-hee, who followed Sung_Jin_Woo, pulled something out of his arms.

"And this."

It was a business card.

'...?'
"If you need my help, please feel free to contact me."

Ko Gun-hee smiled brightly.
Sung_Jin_Woo was right. Strong Hunter had to be in dungeon.
Although he failed to recruit Sung_Jin_Woo, as head of the Hunter Association or as one Hunter, Ko Gun-hee wanted to help Sung_Jin_Woo as much as possible.
to be more rank

I liked this young man.'

So I had some advice.
Placeboats are a constant source of interest.

"It's impossible to join the senior dungeon alone. So be careful when choosing the guild."

The game will vary greatly depending on your choice.
After hearing Ko's sincere advice, Sung_Jin_Woo showed a strange smile for a short time.

"Thank you."

Sung_Jin_Woo, who put his business card in his wallet, left with a brief greeting to Ko and Woo Jin-chul.

"After"

At the same time, Ko Kun-hee sipped into a chair.

"Are you all right?"

Woo Jin-cheol, who was tired of Ko Geon-hee's mood, came quickly.
However, Ko Gun-hee smiled.

"No, I'm fine."

Oh, that's all right.
It's been a long time since we had a great time.
Ko Kun-hee, who had been smiling for a long time, turned his head and ordered the attendants.

"Cancel all appointments today."
"But today I have an appointment with the ministers."
"Everything left."

He grinned like that.

"I don't want to waste my feelings on them today."

I wanted to keep this pleasant aftertaste for a day.
Ko Geon-hee's gaze towards Woo Jin-chul.
The unusual smile of the president of the association made me excited.

"Do you have anything to say?"
'Nothing else, you..."

Ko Kun-hee, who took a slight nip, fiddled under his chin.

Would you like to have a drink with me today?"

Woo Jin-cheol smiled awkwardly at the unexpected remark.

"I can't drink... Is that okay with you?"
"Oh, he didn't see it that way."

Ko Kun-hee yanked his tongue prudently.

Don`t you know the saying that a man can hold the world as big as a drink he can drink?"
"I'm sorry, association president."

Woo Jin-chul put his hand on his head, blushing with embarrassment.

"That's a joke. You're in a good mood and you're joking around."

There's someone who wants to share glasses with you.
Ko Kun-hee's gaze headed to the end of the hallway where Sung_Jin_Woo disappeared.

'Sung_Jin_Woo Hunter...'

How much does he drink?
Ko Kun-hee smiled lightly, thinking that he would like to share a glass with him someday.


***


a good taste
a rattle
Sung_Jin_Woo got off the stopped bus.

'He came up with an excuse, but...'

Looking at the clock, it's still too early for my brother to arrive.
Sung_Jin_Woo slowly headed home.
Tick. Tick.
When I turned to a strange noise, I could see a street lamp that had gone too far.

'So now.'

It was too dark around.
It's such a small neighborhood that even a small distance away, there are dark places like this.
Then I suddenly remembered the news I had just heard.

'Don't Ask Me In The Nearby Killer.'

Were all the victims women?
My younger brother used to go this road.
Late at night.

"My brother's school is close, so he can't move freely."

I began to worry for nothing.
If we find them, we'll catch them. It's not difficult, but we can't stand on the street every night just because we're worried.
Is there any way?
Sung_Jin_Woo, who tried to roll his head with his arms folded, suddenly smiled.

'You can just stand the others for me.'

Isn't there any good kids for this kind of situation?

"Get out of here."

Shadow soldiers appeared in the call of Sung_Jin_Woo.

'Five people should be enough.'

They are well-developed soldiers who accompanied them on the evil expedition.
The mere sight of it reassured me.

"You're the vigilante of this town. From now on, we will conduct patrols."

As soon as the horse was finished, the soldiers returned to a shadow state.
They were absorbed into the shadows of buildings and other objects and began to move again and again.

'Yes, walk around so carefully that you don't see anyone else.'

Oh, cute guys.
There was no way for a murderer to be killed by a shadow soldier except for a higher-level Hunter.
Even one thing could be known immediately if soldiers had problems.
S_Rank Hunter.

'No, I haven't got a full license yet. Should I say S_rank awakening?'

How about something?
Whether it's a hunter or a awakening, it's a neighborhood protected by S_Rank.
If the 24-hour free defense system is known to the public, how many times will land prices soar?
A smile came out of the air.

'Okay.'

This is a relief.
While looking around, Sung_Jin_Woo turned around with a satisfied face.


***


"I ran out of here to eat and I'm a big loser."
What? Are you ignoring pork belly?"
"..."
"This is the place that contains memories of me and my brother!"

With his face turning red, Yoo Jin-ho put his glass down and exhaled his nose.

"So why did you invite me to that place?"

Yoo Soo-hyun looked puzzled.
I was lying down to sleep when I just got a call from Yoo Jin-ho.

Please comfort me, sister.
You want to be Wenlo?
- Nunaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

I was so sorry to hear his whining voice that I came out and brought him here.
It is natural that Yoo Soo-hyun, who has grown up to be a beautiful girl and is now a model, is unhappy.
with a flicker
The men around me kept looking at me even though I dressed up for coming out in a hurry.

"What's wrong? Talk to me, talk to me."

Ryu Soo-hyun asked, adding soju to Yoo Jin-ho's empty glass.

"Look, this. You're avoiding my calls, right?"

Yoo Jin-ho cried out his phone. There was a long currency record in the liquid crystal.
One call and four calls fail.
It is said that the phone was cut off during the first conversation.

"Did you call me because you can't talk to someone you know?"

with a nod
Yoo Jin-ho moved his head.

"Ha-"

A stunned Yoo Soo-hyun took Yoo Jin-ho's phone.

"Give me something."

Quickly tap the phone-shaped icon.
Taut-
The ringing signal went off after a while.
Then, Yoo Soo-hyun opened his eyes.

"Yayi."
"Hmm?"

Yoo Jin-ho looked up.

"It's only 15 seconds and it's lagging. It's not avoiding the phone, it's turned off, and if it's disconnected, the battery is dead."
"... Really?"
"If you don't believe it, try again."

Taut-
As Yoo said, the signal went off in 15 seconds.

"Really?"

Yoo Jin-ho's face brightened.

"Now it's settled? I'm coming."

Yoo Jin-ho grabbed Yoo Soo-hyun's sleeve, which was about to leave hard.

"Nuna-Let's just empty out what we've been drinking!"
"It's only my sister."

He's always calling you, man or woman.
Eventually, Yoo took a seat again.

"What? You want me to drink too?"
You said, "Let's just empty out what you were drinking? I'm always waiting for you to drink alone."
"I have only my sister, too."
"That's okay?"

Even though the horse did so, the two of them happily left the glass.

"And who the hell is that big brother?"
"You'll find out soon?"

If you come to Eugene guild.
Yoo Jin-ho, who was going to say so, opened his eyes to the TV set in the store.

"Oh, that guy?"

Yoo Soo-hyun also turned to TV.
On the news on the screen, Lee Min-sung's awakening as a top star was heard recently.
Lee Min-seong opened his mouth in front of reporters who gathered like clouds.

We haven't finished shooting yet. I don't know if the Echolator's rating appears, but...

In the caption below, Lee Min-sung will visit the Hunter Association for ratings soon.

"Wow... K-pop star Lee Min-sung! Look at the number of reporters. There's a Chinese reporter over there."

Yoo Jin-ho burst into admiration.
However, Yoo raised eyebrows.

"How can you lie shamelessly in front of so many people?"
"Ugh?"
"Everyone who knows knows. That's all show. He said he's already getting A_rank and is trying to make a big splash in the media."
"A show? Lee Min-sung, the symbol of humility?"

Yoo Soo-hyun clicked his tongue.
Tsk.

'How could everyone not even know this?'

Although I can bear with him in the background, his assessment was simply the worst among those who actually knew about immigration.
The difference between having a camera and not having one is a man of many words.
I really hated Yoo Soo-hyun.
If it were just a double story, I would pretend not to know. And how much you're flirting with me.
Not long ago, I had a hard time hanging up the phone when I was walking in on the same page.

an unlucky man

Even before he became an awakening, he was a man with a healthy body. How much higher would he be if he became the A_Rank Hunter?
The scene where A_rank is judged is broadcast live all over the country through a camera.

'I can roll my hair well in this direction.'


Yoo shook his head to finish the rest of the drink.

Chapter 76[OK]

10th S rank Hunter

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'Wait a minute, this is ...'

What happened?
Veterans end their conversation with Baek Yoon - cough,
Not surprisingly, the Hunter E-class will be tested again, and the representative of Baekho guild immediately announced the hunter's reevaluation results.

'What is reality?'

I think there's really something that makes Baek Yoon-ho talk seriously.
But soon he shook his head.

'Oh, no way.'

Awakening after awakening is not a phenomenon that can be easily seen.
A few months ago?

The whole association was thrown into panic about discovering a suspicion about an awakening case. Of course, that did not end in a happy ending.
Real cases have been cited in hand, and there are many misunderstandings.

'There is no shortage of kids who come here to think they are awakened, and then pay to reevaluate ...'

However, considering the relationship with Baekho Association, Baek Yoon-ho cannot refuse the president's request.

"I'll go somewhere."
"Where are you going?"
"Now I remember there was something to do in B-dong."

B-dong is a metaphor for a building with mana measurement room among the association's employees.

"Yes sir."
"If anything happens, contact me."
"Yes."

Although Jeong-su decided "What is a review?" Now, think about Baek Yoon-ho's face and head to B-dong.

***

Jinwoo put his butt on the edge of the chair waiting.
There are three people in standby mode.
They all look worried.
Jinwoo was able to fully understand their feelings.

'The result of evaluation determines your life.'

When I first visited the association, Jin Woo had the same thoughts.
If I become A or B, isn't it like this?
be in a happy sweet dream What is the impact of being ranked E?
Suddenly, Jin-woo smiled recalling four years ago.

'What are you laughing at?'
'Can you laugh now? '

Although the people waiting beside him looked at him strangely, Jin Woo remained calm.

'Is it a strong heart?'
'I don't think I'm worried.'

Embarrassed by such a resolute response, the servants tilted their heads and rolled their eyes in the respective direction.

'That's not much different from that time.'

This is also in Jinwoo's memory.
I wonder why the people sitting next to me care about me and how I will rank others.
I smiled and looked around the interior of the building.
The building, like everyone, hasn't changed much.
The building is as clean as it has been in less than 10 years since the Hunter Association was founded.
Inside is almost a memory.
If there is only one difference.

'They.'

When Jin-woo stares at the neat men and women in the opposite direction, the man next to him says.

"They have left the guild."
"On the road?"
"Yes, small guilds have fewer hunters, so it sits like that and then it lashes at the people being classified."

Somehow there was a cold hanging on them.

'Your eyes are fierce, too hard.

There is a good reason.

"If you don't know, you better not go to that guild type."
"Why?"
"I have heard that small guilds are very dangerous and have a high death rate of Hunter."

Jinwoo nodded.
Smaller guilds must have an ambiguous position.
Hunters will not be able to enter lower level dungeons like personal strikers, but they will not have the skills to go after higher level dungeons.
So accidents happen often.

'Therefore, it is important to fill Hunter's staff.'

Finally, he reached the point where he had to follow the association's building to target new recruits.

"Ah."

The man, who was wiping the sweat dripping on his bald forehead, gently reached out to Jinwoo.

"It's a coincidence that we met like this. Will we say hello to each other? I'm Yoon Jung Hoon."
"I am Sung Jin Woo."

After a short greeting, the two quietly waited for their turn.

"Next person."

The measurement area is so open that I can read the expression of the person who completed the mana test or employee feedback.
The face of the awakened person who just finished the measurement is not good.

I guess it's D or E. '

The people in the guild were not interested in whether they thought like Jin-woo, after the awakening was completed.
Should I call it a straightforward response?
I even wondered if there could be a way to know the results separately.

"Please come next."

Another result is given.
Again, it doesn't seem to be good news. The steps towards the outside were heavy.
That is a problem, of course.

"If they are underestimated, they will not have a high salary."

Level C is a hit for ordinary people.
He can earn a lot of money even if he goes to a private guild table, and if he is lucky, he can join a big guild.
Among the new members of Baekho Guild, there are four levels of C.
Successfully entering into a large guild ensures decent income like doctors and lawyers.
The man beside me is talking to me again.

"If you go to a large guild, you will pay a sum, right?"

The man's head held a handkerchief, trembling slightly.

"Actually, I'm in debt. That's why I live far away from my daughter. That's why I'm more worried."

The uncle muttered startled and quickly bowed to Jinwoo.

"Oh, what do you say to a stranger? That's a fact, isn't it? If I'm worried, I can't help but talk a lot."
"It's okay."

Jinwoo also smiled and lowered his head.
The uncle took a deep breath, perhaps because he was too worried.
There is another awakening.

"You can come next time."

Your turn.
But the man, who was sweating profusely, carefully shook Jinwoo's shirt.
Are you sick

"Do you have any trouble?"

Jinwoo asked worriedly.
The man shook his head.

"No, it's not like that. Do you want to go first? I'm very worried right now."

The look of the desperate uncle.
Why do you give up your turn?
Jinwoo is willing to agree.
If the results of these minutes can determine the rest of their lives, who will not worry?
Jinwoo, who stood up instead of that uncle, went to the staff.
The secretary asked with a tone of letter.

"What is your name?"
"I'm Sung Jin Woo."
"Sung Jin Woo ... Yes, you can wait with your hand on the black plate over there."

Jinwoo went to the clock according to the employee's instructions and put his hand on a black plate.

'What? Have you been evaluating a level E awakening? '

An employee looked at the document and said, "This is bad."
Why do all hunters come to see me for a second trial?
A poorly looking employee turned her clock back late.
in a moment
Woo Woong-
The magic clock was returning to noise for a moment.
Results appear on the screen.

What? What's up with it? '

The staff told Jin-woo, who tilted her head and pulled out her hand.

"Wait a minute."
"What?"
"I will try again."
"Yes."

Jinwoo put his hand back.
in a second leaf

'What?'

I have never done this before.
The expression of the staff gradually hardened.
Why is watches a problem?
The clerk asked Jinwoo another reason.

"I'm sorry. Again."
"..."

After repeated requests, Jinwoo decided to wait without holding back.
Blameworthy.
'What's wrong with this?'

The employee's forehead sweats.
in a foam
At this point, others began to notice a strange thing.

'What? What's happening? '
'What is the number of measurements you must perform?'
'I think something is wrong.'

The cold sweat of the staff became more intense when the eyes were on them.
in a moment

'Oh, really, what should I do?

at that time

"What? Changsik's case? Are you doing this alone?"

The secretary returned.
There is a regular assistant manager in the reception area.

"Miss Jung!"

The sudden appearance of the support forces brought relief to the staff.

"The supervisor went to the toilet for a while."
"He went to work at some point during the day ..."

Ordinary riders cannot ride horses.

'... I am like that.'

Hmmm.
Anyway, it seems it is timely. Aren't new employees sweating while his supervisor is away?
At this time, the supervisor went out.

"What? What's going on?"

the deputy manager showed interest.

"The clock is a bit strange."
"Gauge?"
"Look, the error continues to appear."

Instead of employees, the frequency is often in front of the screen displaying the measurement results.
Jeong's face stiffened.

"... how long have you been working here?"
"It's about half a year. Did I hit something wrong?"
"No, just call Changsik and tell him to come quickly."
"What?"
"Pee is not important right now, so call him back to me!"

The voice of the authorities increased.
The secretary asked in surprise.

"What's wrong, vice?"
"It is not a fault. It cannot be measured! Don't you know what that means?"
"Yes? Isn't that an error message?"

How do all recruits get confused like that?
The eyes of the sub manager leave the new man and look at the target.

'How could that be ...'

Sung Jin Woo.
The man that Baekho Guild Master requested results.
Jung Ki-soo told Sung Jin-woo without taking his eyes off him.

"That means we can't measure the target's mana, you idiot."
"What? Well, is that true?"

Did you say he worked for half a year?
Half a year. I didn't appear for nearly two years, so it's no wonder he didn't know.
The assistant manager continued to speak with a trembling voice.

"Yes ... that's S. class."

S!
It is widely used, so it seems to be a formal class, but in fact, it means a class that cannot be measured.

"That's the reason for calling Changsik quickly."
"I'll call him immediately."

Kim Chang-shik, who was called, gasped and put on his pants.

"Huck, huck, look at it."

After checking the screen, Kim Chang-sik's face turned white.
Soon after, there was an earthquake in Kim Chang-sik's mind about Jin-woo.

'This is Korea's 10th time ...'

Kim Chang-sik approaches Jin-woo.
Only then, Jinwoo's hand left the black plate.

"Well ... Sung Jin-woo from the device right now."

Soon after, Kim Chang-sik recalled that Jin-woo had a certificate and changed his name.

"No, it's impossible to measure Sung Jin-woo's mana. Please visit the association again after three days. We need permission to use the accurate measuring device."

Kim Chang-sik issued a procedural announcement. It has been a while since I said this. His memory almost faded when he recalled.
Jinwoo, who has experience as a hunter, can immediately tell what that means.

'Okay.'

decided to suspend measurement.
In other words, if there is a measurement error, accurate measurement will take place in three days, then it will be an S rank

Good

If the A-level decision has been made now, they will have to return to the association by improving their capacity.
But if you say that after awakening, awakening is rare and did you do it again?
Fortunately, you are awakened again, but you can be considered suspicious from the third awakening. I want to stop wasting my time to get involved in trouble work.
 
Ho-

Jin-woo sighed in relief at the lucky result.
And I turned around.

"What?"

Everyone in the guild is looking at you.

***


"Oh, I'm sure you're busy. What else are you looking for?"
"Yes, but can I call Mr. Park of the Hunter Association? I will tell you directly."

When Mr. Choi smiled and spoke softly, Park smiled in vain.
Who is the man in front of you?
He is the best man in Korea's best guild, Hunter.
Choi Jong-in
When he said one thing, the elite offensive team of the nation's strongest team moved clearly and clearly
Why don't you feel bad when such a man makes you feel very meaningful?
Play Jong-in get a cigarette and ask.

"Do you smoke ? "
"Oh of course."
"And you?"
"No, I'm fine."
Choi Jong-in brought the cigarette that burned on his mouth calmly

chapter 77[OK]

visit mother who is in hospital 

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The whole B-dong became silent like a dead mouse

'Obviously impossible ...'
'So he is an S-class?'
'I just heard about it. It's really an unmeasurable evaluation ... '

It was the last straw.
Employees from the guild kept their feet dry as they turned toward him.
But no one tried to talk.

"..."
"..."

Class C, There is a nerve-wracking battle to somehow bring you to the guild ..
What is Class B?
Ensuring guild position. And stock distribution of guilds and so on.
From the side, there is no war.
It is not uncommon to think about the value of class B, a higher-class hunter and the reward received when you succeed in recruitment.
Sometimes, people of class B who want to become a snake head rather than a dragon's tail can be persuaded.
However, the story is different from Class A.
Class A is not in a small guild, but a great guild treated with special treatment.
As a matter of fact, the elite raid members, and the rewards are also great because their main source of income is from high-class dungeons.
Is that all?
If you don't have a suitable guild, you can become your own master.
It's a small guild, but if you create it yourself, will you join another people's guild?
Class A is like that.
By the way.
The guy who has just been measured is called the S-class.
S class, S class is easy to say. only the awakened people in Korea ...

"If you say so, are you the 10th person now?"
'10th level S hunter ...'

It is not difficult to see how small and medium-sized guild recruiters feel it.
swallow saliva
Everyone kept swallowing silently without sound.
It is really a cake from heaven falling.
But then.

'awhile ...'

Is this not an opportunity?

A great idea flashed in the minds of some smart scouts.
Why don't you connect a S-level hunter to a large guild?
S-grade contracts exceed at least tens of billions of dollars.
Even if you eat 1 percent of that amount as an incentive, you will quit your current job immediately.
If you are lucky enough to be a manager of that man, then your life will really bloom.
Is there any personal manager of Hunter rated S getting a Porsche as a birthday present?
The recruiting staff, although mostly class D, are said to be salivating.

'... Should I try it?'
'The conversation can't go anywhere ...'
'Do you want to go talk with your eyes closed? '

A lot of thoughts appeared in my mind for a short time.
The laughter of failure is short-lived, but the sweetness of success is lifelong.
That's when scouts try to look at each other and step forward.
One of them opened his mouth.

"What? He ...?

Is it because everyone is worried?
Everyone turned to where he opened his mouth. At the same time, Eye reconnaissance widens.

"Oh!"

a man in a fashion suit entered B-dong
None of us here knows the name of the man.

"Choi ... Jong-in?"
"Why is Hunter's Master here?"

Guaranteed enough.
As if he was aware of other people's eyes, he arranged his clothes and headed to Jinwoo.

'I just saw him on the phone. It's too early to be sure. '
'Don't mention that man, did he plan to join the Hunter guild?'
'You want to scramble with Hunter? The best guild in Korea. '
 
Right.
Scouting easily accepts the inevitable conclusion.
I'm glad I didn't talk.
How funny would it be if he had to face Choi Jong-in?

'Yi ...'
'It was a picture because Choi Jong-in appeared.'
'Great.
'Hunter's representative ... The treatment at S level is different.'

While people were slightly disappointed with their own reasons, they looked enthusiastically at the meeting between the guild leader and the S-level hunter.
Choi Jong-in stands in front of Jinwoo.

'Good luck.'

Jinwoo, who was agonizing over what to do for a while with a lot of attention, tried to pass Choi Jong-in.

Oh? It is not like this. '

Choi Jong-in called Jinwoo again.

"Just look at me."

Jinwoo stopped walking and turned around.

'This man is tenth ...'

Choi Jong-in's eyes light up when he looks at Jinwoo's face.
I ask the manager to check, but he doesn't know what's going on here.

'It is too big to measure. It is a device error. Did I hear wrong? '

I can't believe you have such a great opportunity.
It's as good as S.
When the man is brought in, Hunter's team will be able to compete with the best guilds in the world, not to mention Korea, where there are three S levels.
How can I stop mouth watering?

'I don't even need to borrow a measuring device.'

I could feel the strength of the opponent  when I saw into his eyes.
an unmistakable, top-class Hunter
I could not afford to wait for three days.
Hmm.
Choi Jong-in, who had his voice straightened, spoke with a refreshing smile.

"I'm Choi Jong-in, master of Hunter's guild."

Jinwoo knows that person very well.
If you turn on the TV, you can watch it on news.
I wonder why such a celebrity will come to association and talk, but I can't afford to ask.
Heil
Jinwoo's eyes are looking at the clock on the wall.

'It's 5:50 now.'

I think it's time to go.
The introduction is complete and when I say, "Please speak quickly," with a bit of confusion.

"Oh, it's nothing else ... I know you've just been awakened."
"Yes."
"Have you ever thought about a guild?"
"Is not."

When he heard the answer, a bright smile appeared on Choi Jong-in's face.

'Catch you.'

Hunters are one of the three greatest guilds in the world.
How sweet is this word?

'You are mine.'

With a swollen heart, Choi came up with a message that could be recorded in history.

"I want to talk to you about it, but can you spend some time?"
"No I am sorry."

Jinwoo declined briefly and went straight to the association.

"..."

It happened so fast that Choi Jong-in couldn't even think of catching it.
Association staff and scouts were also shocked to see the situation.

"Isn't Choi Jong-in's representative?"
"What?"
"I'm ignored, even if I'm ..."

a roaring voice
The whole hall was noisy.
Choi Jong-in looked around, still calm.

"Mr. Park."
"Yes?"

The manager answered with an awkward face.

"Did I miss my introduction?"
"Well, I don't know"

Of course, the manager heard everything from beginning to end.
But now is not the time to talk right away?
When the manager closed his mouth, Choi scratched his head with his index finger.

I tried to eat too much? '

However, there is no need to be disappointed.
I definitely go ahead of others.

I'm the only one who knows about S. class. '

Three days later.
There is still time before the official announcement.

'I want to get the opportunity again ...'

Is there any good way?
Someone ran towards the association at Choi's eyes, who was in pain.

'Oh, that man?'

a familiar face
When the man pushed the glass door, Choi Jong-in moved his lips.

"How does Mr. Baek feel?"

Baek Yoon-ho also opened her eyes when she saw Choi Jong-in.

"Mr. Choi?"

Choi Jong-in quickly read Baek's face.

'The face catches something ...'

I have not been contacted by an intelligence agency. The arrival time does not seem right.

'The distance from the White Tiger to the Hunter Association ...'

Okay.
Baek knew it from the beginning.
What is happening

'Do you know that guy exists?'

No, if you did, you will not run in a hurry to get here.

'If it was me, I would put a seal in the contract first and then evaluate the score.'

At that time, the pieces that were scattered in the head of Choi Jong-in began to match at the same time.

'... sure?'

Association of White Tiger. Accident during training, Red Gate, Assistant and new S-level awakening guy.

-You have received help from someone who does not want to let anyone know.
-A rookie has not been evaluated as an awakening? Or a criminal could not reveal his identity?

Everything was right.
I found it
'That's him.'


Baek Yoon Ho is panting.
Choi smiled as he looked at Baek Yoon-ho.

'You missed this opportunity.'

I'm different from you

'Thank you for the opportunity.'

Without saying a word to Baek Yoon-ho, he passed by.
Baek Yoon-ho looks around.
I can't see Jinwoo.

Am I too late? '

Baek Yoon-ho sighs while looking at Choi Jong-in's back.

"Damn"

Of course, there's a Hunter Master here at this time of day.
Baek Yun-ho scratched his head and muttered.

"It's a mess."

***

Visiting patients time at Ilshin Hospital in Seoul is until 8pm.
"You are Park Kyung-hye's relative, right?"
"Yes."
"You can go in. You know the time to visit, right?"
"Yes I know."

Jinwoo moved to his mother's room. Thanks to my haste, I was able to arrive on time.
a cry
Jinwoo, who opened the door, sat next to his sleeping mother.

'If you look at it quietly, it looks like you opened your eyes ...'

Sleep cannot recover
It was a disease that had appeared since the gate was opened.

"This hospital has more than 10 patients with the same symptoms."

Jinwoo gently holds his mother's hand.

"Mom ..."

Fortunately, life support devices using magic stones prevented her mother from emaciating even after years of long sleep.
However, magic stones are very expensive.
The cost of more than five hundred won to run the machine all month.
If I do not receive medical assistance while working as a member of the association, I have never been able to afford.
I was able to catch my mother's hand even though I experienced too much trouble.
But now it is different.
I am not only happy when my mother is alive, but I can really heal my mother.
The god of life
A treatment is given by the system
Believe it or not, it is later. Now, doing is the first thing.

"I'll help you."

Instead of her missing father, she has a weak body that leads and is responsible for her family.
There was not much time to see my mother again.

'Wait until then.'

How long have I protected her?
After a long time, Jinwoo stood up.
After a brief visit, Jinwoo walked out of the hospital without a sound and closed the door.
After filming carefully, I found a familiar face.

"On that day ... Are you the one who removed the double dungeon?"

a small and thick voice
an intense look
It was Woo Jin-chul, manager of the monitoring department.
Jinwoo did not answer. There is no reason to answer, and there is no intention to answer.
Instead, he asked what he wanted to ask.

"How did you know I was here?"
"I predicted a few places for you to go. I called the hospital and they told me that he was here."

The association paid for her mother's hospital bill.

'Not now.'

Perhaps the hospital is the first place the association checks.

"Did you use all the ways to find me just to ask about that day?"
"Not"
"So for what?"
"Someone wants to meet you. Will you come with me for a while?"

supervision department of the association
The main task of the monitoring department is to monitor and suppress hunters and punish them for violating the law.
Not too sweet for Hunter.
Jin Woo's eyes are also not very good.

"Is that an order?"
"Is not."

Woo Jin-chul took off his sunglasses.
And he said politely to his back to the right.

"It is for your benefit."
"..."

I never thought that a man named Woo Jin-chul, who looked very strict, put himself in such a low position.
I decided to try to find out who wants to find me.

"Who wants to see me?"

Only then did Woo Jin-cheol raise his head.

"Mr. Goh Kun-hee, chairman of the Hunter Association."

Woo Jin-chul's palm pointed across the corner behind him.

"This is the president of the association."