The Time-Limited Leader Makes the Raid a Success - Chapter 413



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Episode 413

#413. I have to go to work.

Kang Mu-hyeok was completely unwavering under the hunters’ harsh gaze.

Rather, the guild officials looked at each other.

A civilian suddenly appeared, claiming to be the leader of the guild where Joo Se-ah is and wanted to give orders.

They hid their absurd feelings and looked at Goyohan’s expression. Although they had heard the explanation before, they wanted to confirm whether it was really true.

But Goyohan didn’t move at all, and only then was he able to confirm that Kang Muhyeok’s orders were being carried out with the tacit approval of the Ssaul Abi Guild.

Before they could object, Kang Moo-hyuk delivered the order.

“Great One Guild.”

“… … .”

“If the guild you were called to is in their seat, please confirm and answer. I don’t know the faces of all the people involved. Great One!”

“here.”

“Are you in charge of the Pukyung National University campus?”

“Yes, but.”

“Gather at the campus. Block the entrance to Gwangan Bridge. The Namcheon Port on the left will be taken by the Starlight Guild, and the Yongho Bay Wharf on the right will be taken by the Sanai Guild.”

“… … .”

“… … .”

“Aren’t there two guild seats?”

“Yeah, well…..”

“Quiet Bugilma. Is this real?”

The man who couldn’t stand it any longer asked Goyohan.

Goyohan did not answer and spoke to Kang Muhyuk.

“Where should we take our guild, Captain Kang Mu-hyeok?”

“Please take charge of the entire Yeongdo-gu area. Without a bridge, it would be like an island, so it is currently the most geographically vulnerable to an attack from Naga.”

“Let’s do that.”

Goyohan immediately picked up his smartphone and contacted the guild headquarters. The Great One Guild, who had been watching, also dialed the number, and the Starlight Guild followed suit. The Manly Guild sighed in frustration, shook its head, and called.

After that, Kang Mu-hyeok gave more detailed orders.

“The Daejung Guild will send 4 parties of the 1st raid group to Dongbaek Island and the rest to the breakwater of the reclaimed land in Suyeong Bay across the way. The Peace Guild’s expedition team and the Knights’ expedition team will join Haeundae. The Gaya Guild will wait at Haeundae Square, or rather, we will change to Songnim Park. Please move reinforcements to dangerous places based on the situation on both Dongbaek Island and Haeundae.”

Kang Mu-hyeok assigned new areas to the guilds instead of their existing defense zones.

As the guild officials were passing on their assigned areas to the guild, they began to notice something strange.

‘Huh? This is our position. Shouldn’t we just move the defense line forward?’

‘Our area is easy to defend with small numbers. It’s a perfect fit for the guild’s power, no more, no less.’

‘Hey, how does this guy know that we upgraded our ampoule kits? He puts a raiding party with new kits in the lineup. Judging from the fact that he even mentions the equipment situation, it doesn’t seem like a coincidence.’

In less than 15 minutes, Kang Moo-hyuk arranged the 33 guilds gathered at the restaurant into defensive lines and assigned strategic objectives to each guild attack force and party unit.

Every time his order was given, the guild officials felt goosebumps running down their spines without realizing it.

They exchanged glances, their eyes intertwined with confusion and admiration.

They realized a little too late that the order was based on the contents of the monster defense zone plan they had submitted to the guild cooperation office.

It was a public document that all guilds could see so that they could cooperate with each other in case of an emergency, but in reality, no hunter read another guild’s defense plan.

However, Kang Mu-hyeok not only read the plan, but also gave orders by filling in the missing detailed instructions.

The leader, who was not even from Busan, was an ordinary person and was looking through the power of 33 guilds.

“There are still many empty lines. Fortunately, there are small and medium-sized guilds that are basically in charge of the coastal areas, so if the guilds in charge of the inland areas provide support to the most difficult areas to defend, we will be able to hold out without being breached. I know you all may not like it, but let’s just look at this one thing and go. Saving people. So that the citizens of Busan won’t be harmed by monsters. If you have any complaints, I will formally apologize after everything is over.”

Kang Mu-hyuk spoke with such emotionless words that it was hard to believe he was sincere, but no hunter could express their dissatisfaction after hearing such words.

The guild officials who had delivered the order to the headquarters left the restaurant one by one. They were planning to join each guild’s attack force on site.

As they left, they all glanced at Kang Mu-hyeok. Occasionally, some nodded and made eye contact. Some hunters shook his hand briefly and left. Some passed by, saying a few words.

“Let’s have a drink later.”

“You’re amazing, hyung. Are you smart? Anyway, let’s do our best.”

“I don’t like being told what to do, but the plan seems good.”

After all the Busan guild officials left, the remaining quiet person approached Kang Mu-hyeok.

“The Busan coastline that was attacked is quite wide. The Gijang-gun area is almost defenseless. We don’t know where Naga’s second attack will break through. We’ll have to redeploy the rest of Busan’s guilds to block it. No, honestly, it’ll be difficult to block that wide area. Do you have any plans?”

“The Guild Cooperation Center will set up headquarters in BEXCO. We will figure out a way to do this. Of course, we will need the power of the quiet Bugilma.”

“I guess you want your father to exert influence.”

“After all, there is no guild in Busan that has as much power as Ssaul Abi.”

“We will send our strategy team leader to BEXCO. We will also send a reserve party that can support us.”

“Thank you for your support. It must not have been an easy decision for a Tier Guild… … .”

“It’s a matter of efficiency. Currently, the only one who knows all the power of most of the guilds in Busan is the leader Kang Mu-hyeok. It’s embarrassing to say, but we don’t know the Busan guilds as well as the leader Kang. We have the information, but we only check it when there’s work to do, and we don’t know everything on a regular basis.”

“I also only saw it occasionally during my spare time after work. Lately, someone who is good at his job has come in, so I have some free time and have been able to see it.”

When Kang Mu-hyeok made a boastful remark, Go Yo-han hesitated for a moment, unable to respond. Soon, when he realized that he was no longer showing off, he decided that he was joking and opened his mouth.

“It’s not something that everyone can do if they have the time. Let’s talk about Slayer-related matters again once this situation is over. Well, I’ll take my leave now.”

“Good hunting.”

Goyohan hesitated for a moment, then smiled and answered.

“Good hunting, Captain.”

As they left the restaurant, all that was left were Kang Moo-hyeok and Jo Ik-jun of the Taegeuk Guild, who was quietly watching from a corner. The restaurant staff had already evacuated to a nearby shelter.

Jo Ik-jun whistled and uncrossed his arms.

“This is it, when did you become such a big shot? Team Leader Titan.”

“This is all thanks to Guild Leader Jusea. I guess the S-rank name is truly amazing.”

Jo Ik-jun was about to say something in response, but then closed his mouth.

‘No matter how famous a sword is, if it doesn’t have a good scabbard, it will rust from the wind and rain. Even if it’s an S-rank, if it’s not used properly, it’s just a weapon. It takes a certain amount of work to make it a strategic weapon.’

Jo Ik-jun did not know that the scabbard belonged to Kang Mu-hyeok.

“Our kids are also at BEXCO, so let’s have them join us. If necessary, we can also send people from Seoul.”

“I know that Seoul is busy with the gate clearance. They can’t afford to have the expedition team fully deployed. Hunter Noh Song-rin has contacted Iron Will, so support will arrive soon.”

“Is Joo Sea Gilma coming?”

“Iron Will is not just about the guild master. Of course, the guild master is also included in the force.”

Kang Moo-hyuk took out the strongest combination he could immediately deploy.

‘If you are a guild leader and a local hunter, you can provide support wherever you are being pushed.’

Kang Moo-hyuk felt regretful. There was no hunter like Thomas for a large-scale raid, but he was in no position to move right away due to the aftereffects of the previous gate explosion incident.

‘You can fight, but you can’t force someone to do something.’

So, these two were the best forces that could be dispatched immediately.

“We are also moving to BEXCO. Please provide us with an escort on the way there.”

“You dare use the Taegeuk Guild Strategy Team Leader as your bodyguard. I told you you’ve become a big shot.”

* * *

“Hello. Mr. Noh? Why are you calling all of a sudden? By the way, I heard you went on a business trip to Busan? I’ll have a bowl of pork soup on your way back.”

-Buy noodles and eat them in Seoul.

“If you want to eat, you have to eat the original.”

-Then, I’ll buy it for you, so come to Busan.

“I’m taking graduation photos right now?”

This year, many high school graduation ceremonies were postponed to mid-February or later because the college entrance exam was pushed back by a month.

Since the guilds had just started their full-fledged season, Goeulji had taken her annual leave to attend the graduation ceremony. This was because she too had to perform official duties starting this year.

Noh Song-rin noticed something strange in the loose reaction of the local government.

-What? Didn’t you get an alarm on your guild app? Why are you so relaxed? If you saw the alarm, you should be ready.

“Alarm? Why an alarm? I changed my phone so I haven’t installed it yet.”

-Hey, you really… . Oh my! I should stop talking. There’s chaos in Busan right now. The media is censored, so the news hasn’t come out yet. The rest of you, come and listen.

“No. Why does Captain Kang cause accidents wherever he goes?”

-Do you think the captain will cause an accident? Monsters cause accidents.

“Are you the type that is popular with monsters?”

-Well, I’m not the type that’s popular with people.

“It’s the same for you too, sir.”

-Didn’t you say you were single?

“Are you saying we should fight now?”

-You were bullied at school?

“If you have friends.”

-One person?

“Give me the address. I’ll be there now.”

Goeulji asked this question. Nosongrin naturally changed the subject.

-Okay. Come to BEXCO. Take Gilma with you. The headquarters is preparing the equipment right now.

“What kind of airplane am I? I carry people and equipment and fly.”

-Tell Gilma that. The local government doesn’t want to burn Gilma.

“Tell her that I will make her feel comfortable. Eulji also said that he will always respect Gilma.”

-You’re starting to have a decent social life now.

“What do you mean by this? It’s all thanks to you, old man. Heh.”

-When you come, I’ll buy you some pork soup.

“Soju too?”

-A minor?

“I’m a graduate now. Hunter is an adult from today.”

-Tell the president of the association.

“Just kidding. See you later.”

Goeulji hung up the phone and looked back. Kim Na-ri, who was taking a selfie with Goeulji in the background, asked.

“Eulji-ya, what’s going on?”

“Guild work. I have a business trip coming up.”

“where?”

“busan.”

“If you go there, eat some milmyeon. And some seed hotteok.”

“I’m a soup fan. Ten bowls of pork soup would fill even a hunter’s stomach.”

“Ugh, then I guess I can’t have the graduation party today? Should I go too?”

When Kim Na-ri made a regretful expression, Go Eul-ji snickered.

“What are you doing following me on a business trip? Is today the only day? You can do it tomorrow.”

“Are you coming back tomorrow?”

“Wouldn’t that be the case if I finish work quickly?”

“Then, I promise you this.”

“Okay. Before we go, let’s take one last picture while we’re in our uniforms.”

When Go Eul-ji reached out her hand, Kim Na-ri dove into her arms as if she was being held. The photo of the two was taken by Kim Na-ri’s parents.

That sight reminded Goeulji of her grandfather, who couldn’t attend the graduation ceremony because of association work. But he didn’t show any complaints or regrets.

Although others disparaged the position of the association president by calling him an old man in the back room, Goeulji had seen how important the work his grandfather did was.

“Okay, I took all the pictures.”

Goeulji glanced to the side. There were students milling around, looking around, wanting to take pictures with him.

‘It’s really annoying now that my identity has been revealed.’

After the video footage from the US was released, everyone, male or female, wanted to get close to Go Eul-ji. For her, who had been living as a self-motivated outcast for a long time, the excessive attention was too much of a burden.

“Okay, I’ll call you.”

Goeulji flew up into the sky. Following her hand, the bag that had been placed on the bench next to the flower bed was lifted up.

Soon, an armor coat was taken out of the bag. She put the armor coat on over her school uniform.

‘School days are over. Now, being a hunter is my main job.’

The moment the armor coat fluttered in the wind, the town disappeared with a blast that tore through the air.

“I have to go to work.”