Becoming a Hunter in a Dark Fantasy - Chapter 77
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Episode 77 Episode 1: Happy End (1)
Since Azen Clover returned home in search of the Red Clover, the Clover Company has been bustling with unprecedented activity.
That makes sense… … The problems that had been plaguing the company for the past few weeks have been solved in an instant!
Very clean, flawless!
“It’s all thanks to you, Young Master Aajen… … No, it’s thanks to our official successor~!”
“Nonoen-nim and Aajen-nim. I’m so glad you’re both safe!”
“Ah! Today is the youngest day of my life-!”
The Clover Store employees were chatting and cheering.
Even though I was working nonstop due to various problems, I wasn’t tired at all. I was just happy.
But then, one of the employees who had been moving the luggage looked around and cautiously opened his mouth.
“But, you know. What should I say… … Doesn’t it feel a little unfamiliar?”
“You too?”
The employees looked into the distance with strange eyes, watching their colleagues nod vigorously without saying a word.
“Here, take this. It is a list of all items scheduled to be transferred to the Clover Company warehouse.”
“… … Wait a minute! Sir! Could you please move it a little more carefully? That medicine is sensitive to shock, so you shouldn’t put it down too hard!”
“It’s a shame, but we’ll have to throw all of this away. Mojave berries are so sweet that they quickly go bad once they’re out of season.”
Because there were alien races there that looked clearly different from normal humans and Lampasians.
They all had a ‘clover’ shaped badge on their chests.
“I never thought that the day would come when Clover and Magpie, who were fierce competitors, would eat bread from the same oven. An alliance!”
“That’s right. You have to live long to see it, right?”
“You’re going to make that badge design again soon? With a magpie holding a four-leaf clover in its beak!”
The origin of all this goes back to when Azen Clover returned to rescue Red Clover.
He successfully demonstrated his right to inherit the throne by showing the Red Clover to the senior management and former employees of Clover Trading Company.
“In this gathering of the beloved citizens of the Kingdom of Batevils and all of the Clover Company colleagues… … I have an important announcement to make that you must know. Please spare me a portion of your precious time.”
Azen Clover, who had caught the public’s attention, soon explained the series of tragedies that had befallen Clover Company.
The Sanghaengdan disaster caused by the betrayal of the mercenary group. Nonoen Clover’s kidnapping and confinement. An attempted assassination of Aazen Clover, etc…
The truth behind those horrific incidents and the hidden masterminds behind them. We exposed those who took advantage of the opportunity to commit evil deeds.
The mastermind behind this is Deficio, the assassination guild known as one of the top five villain organizations.
And there was another organization that was accused of being an accomplice.
“The masterminds of this incident include my grandfather, Fitzmetz Magpie.”
It was right at the top of Magpie. But there was more to surprise people.
This is because the identity of the person who announced the details of the related facts was also quite shocking!
“As his granddaughter, I deeply feel the responsibility and guilt… … I bow my head and apologize. To the victims of the incident… … I sincerely regret it. I am sorry!”
It turned out to be Enaka Clover, the granddaughter of Fitzmetz Magpie, who was accused of being the top magnate and accomplice of Depicio! The granddaughter even publicly accused her grandfather!
“Here is evidence that the Magpie leaders, including Grandfather, have been plotting an ugly scheme. First, I will reveal the list of the masterminds and those involved in the incident.”
But she, who maintained an unwavering face, spoke in a straightforward tone and exposed the contents of the relevant evidence in detail, without leaving out a single word, to the whole world.
The video footage of Depicchio’s surprise attack was more than enough to serve as evidence.
“… … As the granddaughter of a sinner, I cannot bear to raise my head under the sky, but I dare to ask for leniency. Most of the members of Magpie have nothing to do with this evil plan. They are people who have lived faithfully and diligently every day… … without sin!”
bang!
Suddenly Enaka Clover fell to her knees and slammed her head hard into the floor.
“Please, please forgive these innocent people! They were just doing their duty at the top of Magpie! Please! Please show mercy!”
Boom! Boom! Boom!
She screamed desperately, banging her head on the cold stone floor again and again.
“You are the ones who have spared no effort to overcome the invisible barriers in this Rampas where people of different races are discriminated against! Please… …!”
He had been struck so hard that red blood flowed out through his water-colored hair.
Looking at Enaka, who was so pitiful that it was almost desperate, the Magpie members who had just learned the truth about the organization they were a part of swallowed their tears.
They knew nothing. Really, they knew nothing.
I just went to work hoping that today would be like yesterday and tomorrow would be better than today… … .
‘Depichio? That vicious group of radical heterodox people? Oh my god!’
‘A conspiracy to assassinate the Sanghaengdan…!’
‘What on earth was the Lord of the Upper House thinking-!’
It felt like someone was strangling them with all their might. They couldn’t breathe.
Among them, Miss Enaka tried to save us somehow, putting aside her pride and apologizing in front of everyone… I felt sad, thankful, and resentful at the same time.
What happens to them now?
“… … .”
As the crowd continued to remain silent, at a loss as to what to do about the unexpected situation.
One person stepped forward. It was Azen Clover.
“Wake up, Enaka.”
“but…….”
“Come on, come on. The floor is cold. Hold my hand.”
Aazen forcibly lifted Enaka up, who was struggling, and smiled bitterly.
“Enaka. It is clear that Rampas is still gripped by an invisible fear. The fears scattered around us are not limited to monsters.”
Although Aajen didn’t say it directly, everyone there knew it.
King Suin Balan.
And the great witch Barbara.
In the not-so-distant past, the aftermath left by those legendary beings left behind… … for many Rampasians.
In particular, it left a scar on the people of the Northern Continent who suffered the most damage.
“To be honest, I am a pure Rampasian, so I do not know the hardships of you mixed race people. It may be embarrassing to say this, but… … .”
Aajen continued speaking at a slow pace, carefully choosing each word he would speak, as if he were filtering impurities through a fine sieve.
“But that doesn’t mean we are so blind and deaf that we condemn the innocent.”
“… … !”
“So… … there’s no need to go that far, Enaka. We all know very well that you and your family did nothing wrong.”
Looking into the black eyes that were shaking greatly, Aajen smiled faintly as if to reassure her.
Enaka suddenly thought that somehow he had become more mature than before.
“Rather, I would like to propose an alternative. An alternative that benefits both Clover and Magpie.”
“… … What kind of suggestion do you have?”
“Actually, our company has been hit hard and is suffering severe damage, and doesn’t that apply to the top of Magpie as well?”
“So what’s the main point? Please tell me clearly.”
Then Aazen smiled brightly. Enaka, who had spent a lot of time with him as a child, instinctively noticed.
‘That guy… … What is he thinking?!’
That’s because it was the smile that Aajen made when he was plotting some kind of prank or scheme.
In her innocent childhood, she would often get easily swayed by Aazen… … and each time, he would bring about results beyond imagination.
-It’ll definitely be fun, Enaka.
Or, they suddenly turn all the rice that should have been exported in the next quarter into bread and give it away for free to the poor, causing losses.
Another day, he tried to run away secretly, but returned after discovering a new herb ingredient. As a result, Aajen made a huge profit and contributed greatly to the company.
Although Enaka saw it as nothing more than an oddity, Aazen’s impulsive actions always turned out to be beneficial to Clover Company.
When rice was distributed, the country soon fell into trouble due to a nationwide drought, and when medicinal herbs were discovered, a plague was rampant.
‘Oh, anyway… … ! People are being fooled by that annoying guy and they’re being fooled hard!’
Aajen, who is usually known for being quiet and honest, sometimes goes completely crazy.
Now was the time.
Enaka sensed an inexplicable ominous feeling.
“As of today, I have been officially recognized as the successor to Clover Trading Company… … Since the current owner of the Magpie Group is involved in a crime, I think they have no choice but to elect a new owner. Enaka, you are a strong candidate for that position.”
“Maybe so… … right?”
Enaka spoke in a trembling voice. She couldn’t understand why Aajen was saying such things now.
Until just now, that is… … Enaka kneeling and apologizing, and Aazen declaring that most of the people at the top of Magpie, including her, were innocent, was something that had been ‘agreed’ beforehand… … .
The reason why Aajen is making this ‘proposal’ now is because it is something that has never been discussed before!
‘What are you trying to say by holding the weight like this?’
Enaka tried to suppress her fiery temper and waited for Aazen to speak next.
“So how about forming an alliance?”
It was truly a groundbreaking proposal!
Currently, the Northern Continent’s trading world is divided into Clover Trading Company and Magpie Trading Company!
However, if this incident became widely known, the reputation and credibility of the Magpie top would be greatly damaged.
On the other hand, Clover Trading Company must have reached a golden age that it would never see again. Its only competitor has gone down the path of self-destruction.
He overcame the many crises that befell him, and even the legendary red clover came to him… … and a successor whose name would be remembered for a long time was born!
There could have been a way to ‘swallow’ the top of Magpie, which would inevitably take a huge hit… … through a merger and acquisition.
Aajen Clover chose the method of coexistence and harmony.
“……to?”
“Haha! That’s something I’ve been thinking about for a long time.”
Looking at Enaka, who was staring blankly with her mouth wide open and her eyes wide open in genuine surprise, Aazen spoke softly.
“If we combine Clover’s technological prowess and capital power with Magpie’s originality and design… … what kind of results will we get? I’ve always dreamed of such a future.”
“… … .”
“What do you think? The alternative I suggested.”
And that was… … Enaka’s long-held dream!
Surprisingly, the two people were having the same dream!
Her fingertips trembled slightly without her knowing it, as she was greatly agitated.
“So that we may know and understand each other better, and no longer be afraid of each other.”
Aajen said with gentle eyes. Very affectionately.
“So please give us a chance to forgive each other someday.”
“… … !”
These were the words of the victim who suffered more than anyone else due to this incident.
Enaka bit her lips hard as she was overcome with emotion. Then, with great difficulty, she spoke.
“Can you promise? There can never be any breakup in the middle. The two parties must remain equal, that is, until the end… … together.”
“Of course!”
As Enaka continued to stutter, Azen grabbed her hand and gave her a loud reply.
“You know, Clover Company is a symbol of God.”
“… … Then, okay. Let’s do it, alliance!”
That’s how the alliance between Clover Company and Magpie was formed.
Just like the birth of Clover Trading Company in the past, another unprecedented group has been born!
This caused an uproar both inside and outside the country.
There is another group that is receiving even more attention, and to put it bluntly, world-wide attention.
“By the way… … Do you know who those people were who just went up to the office? I’ve never seen them before.”
“Ah~ So those are the people who saved you, Master?”
“What the-!? No way, it’s them!”
That’s right… … .
“Are you members of the direct group of the Emperor’s special hunter?!”
It was Spero!