The Genius Assassin Who Does It All Himself - Chapter 197
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Episode 197 The Chaser (2)
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“I’m sick of cup rice… … .”
A man sitting roughly on a creaky chair, stuffing a cup of rice with a strong stale smell into his mouth.
Takashi didn’t feel like going out today either, so he was eating a cup of rice that he didn’t even know when he bought.
Put a spoonful of rice in your mouth.
Then I was typing hard on the keyboard and having a conversation with someone.
There were about ten people in a separately activated chat room, and the name of the chat room was ‘Takipam’.
It wasn’t intentional, but it was a gathering that had fostered camaraderie since Takashi opened an anonymous chat room five years ago.
There were ten people in total, and they were all hunters.
We only met once in the beginning, and we were all speechless and hesitant, which led to a disaster.
It was as if they were a group of ten mute people, all they did was look at each other and their smartphones.
Since then, offline meetings have completely disappeared and conversations have been held in chat rooms that are always active.
Since Takashi was the one who first created the chat room, the name of the group naturally became Takipam.
Takashi didn’t really mean it, but his colleagues thought a little differently.
Because among the people in this room right now, Takashi is the highest level and most well-known hunter.
Whatever the reason, there was a tendency to gather around Takashi. They called Takashi the leader.
– Did you hear? You heard that little Yuuji, your injuries were so bad that you had to get treatment from Gosuke?
– Gosuke?
-Nakanishi Kosuke.
– You must have been really in a hurry. They say that when you receive treatment from Gosuke, someone dies right next to you.
– So, I guess the wounds inflicted by the hunter from Korea were more serious than I thought.
Today’s topic was about Yuji Ishihara, who was hit by Kang-hoo.
They were all hunters, each doing their own thing, and because they had a lot of information sources, both positive and negative, they often handled sensitive information.
The same goes for Yuuji’s work.
The fact that such deep information has leaked out means that the information came from Gosuke’s side.
Gosuke was a hunter who specialized in black magic, and was able to transfer life force from one living being to another and heal them.
At first glance, it may seem like a good thing, but the problem is that as one side is saved, the other side dies.
In addition, he was criticized for having a penchant for necrophilia.
Takashi, who was watching his colleagues’ conversation, was busy moving his fingers while stuffing a cup of rice into his mouth.
– That hunter from Korea. I’ve been getting to know him lately.
I didn’t write anything special, but the corners of my mouth go up as if I’ve made a good friend.
In Takipam, mentioning someone’s existence or name means that they have value.
The topic of conversation today is Kang-hoo, and I am emphasizing that there is a connection between myself and Kang-hoo.
This is because the value of oneself increases as one keeps such a strong person close to one.
– Takashi, how do you know that hunter? I heard he’s currently active in the Ricou Guild?
– He came to see me. He said he wanted to see me so badly.
– What the hell. You, scratching your bald head in the corner of the room and putting your hand inside your panties?
– Nishida, do you want to die?
I feel sad that my colleagues don’t believe me even when I tell them the truth.
But it’s really true.
Kang-hoo had said that he really wanted to meet you through the Ricou Guild, and that meeting didn’t happen that way.
However, Taki’s colleagues who had been watching Takashi for a long time laughed.
– No, that’s just how loners get along. Maybe that hunter was attracted to me because he had that kind of personality?
– There are people who only like people that others dislike. There are no competitors, right?
– Isn’t that the Hunter guy? Takashi, that guy. Was he gay?
– These kids are fucking… … .
Could it be because of the karma I’ve steadily accumulated over time? No matter how seriously I speak, it seems like no one believes me.
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Same time.
In Daejeon, Cha So-hyeok was furious after hearing the news about Kang-hu through a phone call.
The video of Kang-hoo uploaded on Hunter Gram showed that he was in Osaka.
I’ve been waiting for a long time, thinking that the Cheongan Mercenary Corps would come to Daejeon where they are located.
It was like digging in a far away place.
“I was the only one doing X. F**k.”
Cha So-hyeok, who had a cigarette in his mouth while uttering crude curses, nervously spit out the smoke.
Kim In-ho, who was next to him, was fidgeting. Now that he had figured out Kang-hoo’s whereabouts, he could guess what would happen next.
“So-hyuk, I know what you’re thinking right now, but you better be careful with your international approach.”
Given Cha So-hyeok’s fiery personality, it was obvious that he would go to Japan.
The two of them visited the columbarium where Cha So-hee’s remains are laid to rest today.
Cha So-hyeok swore again in front of Cha So-hee’s memorial tablet that he would definitely kill Kang-hoo.
There is no way that Cha So-hyeok, who only thinks about revenge, would just ignore Kang-hoo’s location even after learning of his whereabouts.
The problem is that Osaka is under the jurisdiction of the Ricou Guild.
If a murder case is committed incorrectly, problems may arise between the organization ‘Taeyang’ and the Ricou Guild.
“Don’t say it’s someone else’s business, hyung. Sohee is dead. The murderer is alive and well, so you want me to just sit there and do nothing?”
“If there is a conflict with the Ricou Guild, it may become difficult to operate in Japan in the future.”
“Rikou Guild? F**k that! What do you want me to do? I’m done with just getting revenge. No matter what those bastards say!”
“So-hyeok.”
“Should I kill my brother or sister once? And then calm down and tell them to be careful?”
“… … .”
Kim In-ho also stuck out his tongue at Cha So-hyeok’s personality, which was so cruel that he treated everyone like they were his older brother.
I understand your feelings, but I know better than anyone that I need to be calm.
But further persuasion seemed to be ineffective for Cha So-hyeok. His anger and hatred were too deep.
I need some realistic advice.
Kim In-ho changed direction.
“Then don’t go straight to Osaka, go to Tokyo. A Toushi guild member was brutally killed by Shin Kang-hoo.”
“Will you take revenge on the Toushi Guild for me?”
“I guess I could try to get some support with that excuse. It would be a little easier if I had the Toushi Guild as my backer.”
“What should I go and say?”
“… … No. Let’s go together. I think it would be better if I helped you.”
Kim In-ho nodded his head as if he had given up.
Given Cha So-hyeok’s personality, there’s no way he’ll be able to negotiate properly, and if he’s unlucky, he’ll also incur the hatred of the Toushi Guild.
Rather than just watching that happen, it seemed better to help him out properly.
In this situation, Cha So-hyeok’s revenge has become a done deal.
Since it was the order from Kang Tae-yang, the head of the organization, to assist Cha So-hyeok well, he could not leave it alone.
but.
Kim In-ho was curious about how Cha So-hyeok, who was caught up in emotions and unable to make rational decisions, would act against Kang-hoo.
Shin Kang-hoo looks like a cold-blooded hunter with no blood or tears. Will Cha So-hyeok be able to defeat him?
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The next day.
Kang-hoo, who woke up from a deep sleep, looked into information related to the Shade Dungeon and made plans for solo play.
yesterday.
The negotiations with Fumiya went well.
I decided to get a license to use the Shadow Dungeon from the Jigoku Guild.
In return, Kang-hoo agreed to participate in the conquest of a dungeon that the Ricou Guild was having trouble conquering.
However, the plan was set so that Kang-hoo’s request to take the initiative and lead the conversation would come first.
That is, after returning from Sapporo, I decided to participate in the conquest of the Ricou Guild.
At that moment, a phone call suddenly came. It was from Park Dong-jae.
I didn’t contact you first while I was in Japan, but did you call me to say hello?
Even though Park Dong-jae must have a busy schedule, it seemed like he had some important business to attend to.
“Hey, Dongjae.”
– Brother. I tried not to contact you because I was afraid of disturbing you while you were sleeping or doing other things.
“It’s okay, just tell me.”
– Cha So-hyeok and Kim In-ho are on a flight to Haneda Airport. It’s clear they’re going to Tokyo.
It looks like what’s coming is coming.
I’ve been thinking about fighting Cha So-hyuk for a while now.
Besides, since it had become a topic of conversation through Hunter Gram this time, there was no way it could just pass over.
Rather, it’s strange that we’re only clashing now. We should have fought long ago.
“Going to Tokyo would mean going to the Toushi Guild.”
– That must be true. You took care of one of the Toushi Guild bastards, right? That might have something to do with it.
“The picture is starting to form.”
According to what I heard from Park Dong-jae, Cha So-hyeok was a choleric and impulsive hunter.
If I had known I was in Osaka, I would have rolled my eyes and gotten on a flight to Osaka right away.
Otherwise, the fact that he made a fairly rational decision and went to Tokyo was probably due to the influence of a person named Kim In-ho.
– Are you okay, hyung? How about moving your stage of activity for a bit? Things might get messed up.
“This is a problem that needs to be resolved anyway. Running away or avoiding it doesn’t seem to be the answer.”
Kang-hoo shook his head.
The reason I left Cha So-hyeok in Daejeon and came to Japan was not to avoid him.
I had business in Japan, and I didn’t necessarily want to cater to Cha So-hyeok’s wishes.
But now it’s different.
What if I leave here because Cha So-hyuk is coming while I’m creating my own area of activity in Japan?
It’s going to be awkward to come back next time. As long as Cha So-hyeok doesn’t disappear, the bad relationship won’t end.
I was thinking of cutting what needed to be cut while I was at it.
Just as I was prepared to have a bad relationship with Eclipse when I killed Cha So-hee.
Of course, I didn’t know about Cha So-hyeok’s existence back then, but now that I know, it’s an unavoidable relationship.
– Should I tell Sehyuk?
“What would a Korean hunter do if he came to Japan and danced with a sword? Okay. Thanks for looking into it, Dongjae.”
– I’m a little worried.
“Trust me, I have my own thoughts. Don’t worry too much about me.”
– hmm…….
“I’m going to work. I’m hanging up. Thanks for calling.”
Kang-hoo immediately hung up the phone.
As the conversation went on, Park Dong-jae’s worries seemed to deepen. I didn’t want to cause unnecessary trouble.
“I have a feeling the bounty on my head is about to increase.”
Kang-hoo burst into laughter.
It is an inevitable fate.
As you grow, there are people who envy and restrain you just as much as there are people who celebrate you.
Among them, there will inevitably be conflict with extreme people.
And conflicts between hunters usually end in the death of one side.
Death calls for another revenge, and after receiving that revenge, another revenge appears.
Will it really be over if we kill Cha So-hyeok?
No, it won’t be.
The criminal organization that Cha So-hyeok belongs to, ‘Taeyang’, will be keeping a close eye on him.
Of course, that doesn’t mean you can die politely(?). And avoiding it is obviously not the right answer.
“Should I call Ayane?”
Suddenly she comes to mind.
Ayane, the gunner hunter who showed fantastic chemistry with Zengshen Rak for the first time.
If you’re a hunter on the gray border, this could be a pretty useful hidden card in a mud fight stained with revenge.