The Genius Assassin Who Does It All Himself - Chapter 222



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Episode 222 Encounter (2)

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“Your treatment is now complete. I want you to know that this is the best course of action.”

“This… is the best?”

“Since you haven’t found the missing finger in the first place, a similar restoration is the best we can do for now.”

“Anyone can see that the fake fingers and their movements are unnatural. Is this the best we can do?”

Around that time.

After returning to China and undergoing reconstructive surgery, Zeng Xianluo looked at his fingers with an angry expression.

He lost two fingers to Kang-hoo, whom he met in front of the first research lab at the main gate.

I had the surgery done by a well-known ‘dealer’ in Shanghai, but it did not live up to my expectations.

“Still, it’s a miracle that I was able to recover more than 20% of the movements that my fingers used to make. I hate to brag, but I don’t think you’ll be able to do more than that no matter where you go.”

“A miracle? A miracle is when something is perfectly restored. This is just a retard!”

“This is as far as I can go. If you really want to get your original feeling back, go to Gosuke.”

“You call that talking now? Go see a Japanese guy, a warlock, a psychopath and get treatment?”

“Let’s stop now. It’s rude to be angry at this person. Putting aside the pros and cons, he’s the one who came to perform the surgery on you.”

“Isn’t that because this guy keeps talking about things that are annoying? Who knows, he might have used me as a surgical experiment?”

“I’ll take care of this. Go ahead and take a look. I’m sure your payment has been deposited. Thank you.”

“……yes.”

The vendor hurriedly left the place.

The man who was reading the book of Jeongseonrak was Ye Jinbin. He was a colleague who worked with him at the first research lab in Jeongmun.

They are best friends who have been friends since childhood.

It was also a ‘suppressor’ that effectively dealt with the choleric Jeong Seon-rak.

He is also the only person who listens to Jungseonrak.

After the dealer left, Ye Jin-bin raised her voice as if reprimanding him.

“Why are you taking your anger out on an innocent person? Didn’t you know when you called me? Didn’t you know when you called me?”

“I just can’t accept that my fingers have become like this… … .”

Jung Seon-rak looked at his two fingers that still could not move as he pleased, and his fingertips trembled.

Because of this, there was a problem in handling the most important qi bomb as a qi master.

It’s not that it can’t be flown normally, but it’s that fine, precise control has become impossible.

There is also a huge loss in electricity.

It was a huge shock to Jung Seon-rak, who was proud of his level, skills, and abilities.

“Where is that guy?”

“I’m asking around. But I can’t recognize your face from the footage.”

“He must have come on a mission. He must be a mercenary. Then he must have information about the mission.”

“Do you know how many mercenary groups there are in Korea? And it’s not easy to get inside information.”

“But I still have to find it! My pride won’t allow me to go my whole life without knowing who they are and not being able to take revenge!”

“Okay. Just calm down. Let’s focus on increasing sensation in the finger that had surgery.”

“What are you going to go to?

Suddenly.

Jungseonrak ground his teeth.

Gosuke was a notorious Japanese black magician, so much so that even Jeongseonrak, who wanted to regain the feeling in his fingers, became a scholar.

“Don’t worry, I’ll find the assassin based on the skills and movements he used at the time. He won’t be a foreign mercenary.”

“Phew… … . Give me a cigarette.”

Jung Seon-rak looked at the bandage on his blood-stained finger and put a cigarette in his mouth with a complicated expression.

Will he be able to take revenge on the hunter whose eyes he could barely see, who gave him an indelible humiliation?

If we ever meet again, I definitely want to kill you and chew on your flesh and bones.

Gulp.

His clenched fingers were pressed against the tips of his nails, causing blood to spurt out. He was barely able to control his anger.

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All the conversations he had with Lee Ye-rin were ones that Kang-hoo was happy about.

Because she had obtained key evidence of the Purification Guild’s misdeeds and was very angry about it.

At first, I wondered why he was telling me that he had found out about the Purification Guild’s true colors.

If Kang-hoo is a hunter who is friendly with the Purification Guild or is thinking of becoming close to them… … .

Because using Lee Ye-rin’s statement as evidence, she can stab the Purification Guild and receive their favor(?).

Of course, Lee Ye-rin is not stupid.

The place where she welcomed Kang-hoo was a special reception room where the use of all radio waves and electronic devices was controlled.

Since the conversation was entirely oral, there was no evidence to support it other than his own memory.

However, one thing that is regrettable is that when I obtained information about the evil deeds of the Purification Guild and contacted them,

This time, unlike before, I confessed my feelings without any safety measures in place.

If Kang-hoo had changed his mind at that time, Lee Ye-rin could have become the target of the purification guild.

It’s not like there’s no way out if you want to, but at least your personal trust with Jang Si-hwan has been broken.

Kang-hoo pointed that out.

What I’m saying is that it’s not a good idea to trust the other person 100% when revealing your true feelings.

Unlike the meticulous Lee Ye-rin, she must have been momentarily blinded by the anger she felt over the guild’s misdeeds.

Anyway, Lee Ye-rin explained to Kang-hoo about the dangers of the Purification Guild and told him to be careful.

Kang-hoo, it was always like that, so there was nothing new.

However, there was no intention to amplify or provoke Lee Ye-rin’s resentment.

Only then will she actively stand on the anti-purification line herself. She has to gain the confidence herself.

The moment you get too emotionally involved, you cannot rule out the possibility of a backlash.

However, there was no need to doubt her authenticity since Lee Ye-rin was the first to reveal her own pattern.

Now she will cleverly pretend to be an ally of the Purification Guild and investigate their true colors further.

If Lee Ye-rin’s meticulous personality and skills are put to use, data will accumulate quickly.

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After finishing his deep conversation with Lee Ye-rin, Kang-hoo continued his scheduled meeting with Gong Yoo-seok and Go Joo-hee.

Yerin Lee, who greeted the two people from the entrance, acted naturally and cheerfully.

Kang-hoo met Gong Yoo-seok and Go Joo-hee in the VIP reception room and greeted them first, easing the tense atmosphere.

“I used to see you as an examiner to determine eligibility for the conquest, but today the picture is different.”

“Even though we’re old friends, I should definitely introduce myself. I’m Go Joo-hee from the Purification Guild.”

“My name is Gong Yoo-seok. My official title is Team Leader of the External Talent Strategy Office. Joo-hee next to me is the deputy team leader.”

From the perspective of the judge, these two people were dressed very extravagantly.

But today, perhaps because it was a special occasion, he came in a simple-looking black suit.

Kang-hoo was much more excited than usual, and perhaps because he greeted her ‘first’, he was at a loss for words.

So I was just blankly staring, when Go Joo-hee said belatedly.

“We at the Purification Guild have been keeping a close eye on Shin Kang-hoo’s activities for a long time. Of course, we are not monitoring him, but we just think he is a very interesting person.”

Seeing Go Joo-hee lying without blinking from the beginning, it seemed like the right place to be.

If you are in charge of recruiting talent, it is essential to have a speaking style that puts the other person first.

I laughed at the absurd thought that if I had had Ahn Young-ho sitting next to me, the conversation would have been completely different.

“I think the work of the Osho Mercenaries was really great, as was the work of Eclipse. They were dirty guys.”

Gong Yoo-seok adds.

It is interesting to know about the work of the Osho Mercenaries, which is not well known to the world.

Of course, the story could have come from Kim Soo-kyung’s mercenary group.

Since the Purification Guild has contact with the Kashmar Guild in the first place, information may have come in bits and pieces from there.

However, seeing as Kang-hoo knows news that has never been made known to the world and mentions it without hesitation.

‘It’s also a way to show off the information power of the Purification Guild. That in itself gives a sense of pressure and appeal.’

There seemed to be a lot of strategic intent.

The fact that you know about the Osho Mercenary Group shows the connection between the Purification Guild and the Kashmar Guild.

They may have said it without thinking much about it, but it was a comment that added more confidence to Kang-hoo.

“Cha So-hyeok was a hunter that we at the Purification Guild didn’t like. Even now, when I think about it, I wonder how he managed to win.”

“It’s not just me, most of the executives in our guild think so. We were all surprised.”

Kang-hoo nodded consciously as he took a sip of tea.

Reading Kang-hoo’s feelings of boredom at the banquet of Missa Yeo-gu, Go Joo-hee changed direction.

“Our Purification Guild supports hunters like Shinganghu who pursue justice and grow with explosive potential!”

“I’m sure there have been more than one or two offers to recruit you. But no matter where it was, I can assure you that our Purification Guild has much better conditions and environment!”

There is a strong conviction in the words of both of them. That is the pride of the Purification Guild.

In the original work, the members of the group were depicted as competing to shout out their pride in a very lovable way.

From Shin Kang-hoo’s perspective, it felt very uncomfortable to see him as an accomplice to an accomplice.

Of course, it’s not their fault. But it’s clear that the fate that awaits them is a pit of darkness.

‘Even if the conditions are really good and you get in, the future of a Hunter who has received the attention of the Purification Guild is obvious.’

I know all too well what almost happened to Ahn Young-ho in the past.

As soon as you enter, you will undergo a training process where you will be properly copied by Yoo Cheong-hwa.

There are more than a few stories that could become waves of ghost stories.

He is full of hostility towards the Purification Guild. More specifically, towards Jang Si-hwan and Chae Gwan-hyeong.

But it is lowly to reveal one’s hostility as it is.

And it is difficult to indirectly mention the negative aspects of the purification guild and express one’s displeasure.

The way to become a master is simple. Just turn the direction of the arrow towards yourself.

like this.

“I have also admired the Purification Guild for a long time. What hunter would dislike the Purification Guild?”

Both people nod.

He seemed a little taken aback by the overwhelmingly positive response. He probably thought he would be rejected.

“You don’t have to make any suggestions. If I were an ordinary hunter, I would have joined long ago.”

“That means… … .”

“But as you know, I have too many enemies now. And I know my personality well. I prioritize my personal feelings over my sense of belonging, and so I am very selfish.”

Kang-hoo looked into the eyes of the two people.

I was thinking about bringing up the observer thing, but that doesn’t seem like a very good option either.

It’s not entirely impossible for a picture to have its nose pierced by the name of Observer.

There are many ways to increase contact time, such as through training before participating in a dungeon raid.

If you show evasion then it may look more suspicious.

That’s why.

‘The best thing to do is to know your place and say that you will only love yourself.’

Kang-hoo was acting.

I really admire the Purification Guild and want to go there, but I feel like I’m a wild beast who doesn’t deserve it.

The die has been cast.

Now it’s time to see Jang Si-hwan’s reaction. How will Jang Si-hwan view this rejection that is clearly blaming himself?

I was curious about the guy’s reaction.