The Time-Limited Leader Makes the Raid a Success - Chapter 479



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Episode 479

#479. Ask the captain!

Kang Moo-hyuk didn’t check whether Hyun Jeong-geon’s words were true or not because he knew that he wasn’t the type of person to open his mouth carelessly.

‘In the current situation, there are two forces chasing us.’

One was the Mirage, the other was the Moroccan royal family.

‘The royal family will have their guards come out. They have to deal with hunters. But they won’t be the guards.’

Kang Moo-hyuk predicted the royal guard’s response.

‘The Eagles mercenary force’s movements would have already been known due to the battle that took place in Pes, and it would be difficult to track them on the unpaved roads where there is little CCTV.’

The roadblock in Meknes alone suggests that the Moroccan crown was reluctant to allow mercenaries to go to Medusa’s head.

In that case, it would have been better to wait for the mercenary force ahead rather than chasing them from Fez.

‘Excluding the Royal Guard for now. If we assume it’s Mirage, then Gary Dee would be the priority target over me.’

Just like Gary Dee’s purpose, Mirage’s follow-up force may also be targeting Kang Mu-hyeok, but considering their previous failures, it seems unlikely that they would rush in without solid information about this.

‘At best, I’ll be second in line.’

Kang Moo-hyuk felt troubled as he figured out the enemy’s intentions.

‘Bad timing.’

Originally, the plan was to actively utilize the absolute power of Thomas to end it in one fell swoop, but this was disrupted by the unexpected appearance of the giant Kubuwa.

‘Thomas said that using force itself is somehow possible if it’s for a short period of time, but the problem is that he hasn’t found Ayla yet.’

Ayla’s survival was a secondary issue, and she had no idea what might be in the Naga sanctuary she was searching for. Thomas might be needed at a crucial time.

‘I’m sorry Thomas Hunter, but we can’t afford to waste our full strength in an uncertain situation. So… … .’

After finishing his calculations, Kang Moo-hyuk quickly devised a plan. He secretly conveyed it through his monologue.

‘Let’s hit the player from this side.’

There was no need for a long explanation. There was no time for it.

Kang Moo-hyuk turned his head so that only Hyun Jeong-geon could see him and moved his lips clearly to explain the operation.

‘Call Mr. Joe and take him with you naturally. The operational concept is guerrilla warfare. If it’s an attack in the jungle, we won’t come together. It’ll be a battle of individual units, so let’s counterattack and disrupt the enemy’s communication system and cut off their connection.’

Hyun Jeong-geon immediately understood the essence of the operation.

‘It was an operation during the Shinuiju period.’

Creating confusion using Mr. Joe.

It was a reenactment of the operation used when the prison town in Sinuiju was surrounded.

‘Since we don’t have time, let’s go with a familiar strategy rather than rushing it.’

‘All right.’

As soon as he received the order, Hyun Jeong-geon took action.

“Hey, Mr. Joe.”

“why?”

“Why are you pretending to be so busy when all you do is nag Gilma?”

“Huh? Are you saying that you’re going to Gilma Order now? Is this the right time?”

Hyun Jeong-geon had seen Go Eul-ji being beaten under the pretext of training.

“… … I’ll cancel that.”

“You punk. You’re so annoying.”

“The dog of power. On the topic of henchmen.”

“Just following the trend.”

“You’re not following the money, are you? I bet Gilma gave you a bonus.”

Hot.

“Huh? Really?”

When Mr. Cho failed to control his expression, Hyun Jeong-geon decided this was the moment to press him.

“Boss, isn’t this an expense that isn’t in the budget? The guild’s money is leaking out like water.”

“Mr. Joe, the performance bonus you promised last time is canceled.”

Kang Moo-hyuk’s support continued. Mr. Cho was left clutching his head at the sudden bolt from the blue.

“Why? Why? Where is the giving and taking?”

“Strictly speaking, it hasn’t been given yet. It’s just a promise.”

“Even a promise is a contract!”

“Is there any evidence?”

“Profit, devil… … .”

Hyun Jung-geon smiled as if he was saying that he was a fool, looking at Mr. Joe who was making a resentful expression. This time, it was not a strategy, but sincerity. Thanks to that, the effect was great. Mr. Joe’s resentment naturally passed on to Hyun Jung-geon.

“It’s because of you.”

“Why? Are you picking on me? Should we have a game?”

“Mr. Hyun, are you provoking me right now? It’s so childish that I can’t stand it.”

“So you were scared?”

Mr. Joe felt a vein burst on his forehead as he heard his words taken back.

“Follow me into the jungle, kid!”

Mr. Cho took the lead, revealing his teeth. Hyun Jeong-geon followed her, laughing at her.

“You’re not scared at all? I wonder if you’ve ever held a knife before?”

“I’ll put a knife in your ass. Kkwadk!”

As Mr. Joe ground his teeth and backed away, the Eagles, who had been watching him, said with concern.

“Chief, shouldn’t we stop those two?”

“It’s okay. I won’t fight you too hard.”

“But if you provoke a nearby monster… … .”

The Eagles shuddered at the thought of Kubo.

A wizard named Thomas stopped him, and Kuvwa, who had not fully recovered yet, did not stand up again, but if he woke up again, it would be difficult to handle.

But Kang Moo-hyuk reassured him, saying he wasn’t too worried.

“It’s okay, we’re not the type to fight loudly. Don’t worry.”

“Well, if that’s what the captain says… … .”

Although there was a hint of anxiety, the Eagles decided to believe Kang Moo-hyuk’s words.

‘Well, those two are both high-ranking hunters, so I guess they can tell the difference to that extent.’

* * *

Mr. Joe, who had entered the jungle out of the mercenary force’s sight, turned around quickly.

Hyun Jeong-geon tried to explain the situation to her.

“Hey, this one is actually from the captain… … .”

“So what is your plan?”

Hyun Jeong-geon met Mr. Cho’s calm gaze. His eyes showed no sign of the excitement he had felt a moment ago.

“Did you know?”

“How could you not notice that the two of you are kissing each other with your lips? Even that Mirage brat must have noticed?”

“It was a square.”

“It’s a square, a triangle, and a square. What’s going on?”

“Enemies behind us. They seem to be Mirage guys.”

“Are you trying to find Gary Deejini or Gay Deejini?”

“okay.”

“Is it our job to catch it?”

“The order has been given. Do you remember when we were in Shinuiju?”

“What? When the village was under siege?”

“Do it again like you did before.”

Mr. Joe squinted his eyes.

“Miss, I had a really hard time back then.”

“It’ll be a bit more difficult than before. Not only are the opponents tough, but there’s not enough time to mess with them in detail. It’ll be hard to take it easy like before.”

“Even then, I wasn’t at ease. I had to distract hundreds of hunters by myself.”

Mr. Cho’s complaint made Hyun Jeong-geon realize her abilities once again.

‘This guy’s skills are definitely not bad.’

Doppelganger traits.

In a way, it was an ability that simply involved transforming into a copy target, but impersonating someone else in a clever way was not something that a normal human could do.

Moreover, considering the risk of being caught infiltrating enemy territory, it was an extremely dangerous mission.

‘It’s amazing how well he can do that. If this guy had become an assassin, he’d be infamous.’

Although Mr. Cho was a shadowy figure like Hyun Jeong-geon, he aimed for the light by dealing with information instead of killing people.

Above all, it was used on Kang Mu-hyeok, so it did not deviate from the level from the beginning.

‘What if I had met Kang Moo-hyuk before my first assassination mission?’

Hyun Jeong-geon sometimes imagined this.

Matthew Bugilma, who raised himself on Titan.

Beyond eliminating those who were disruptive to the guild, he mobilized his assassination squad to expand his personal influence.

Hyun Jeong-geon carried out many assassinations in a very short period of time.

Because of this, the Titan Guild was able to quickly settle in the metropolitan area and increase its power.

Kang Mu-hyeok, who realized this too late, mobilized Gilma to disband the assassination squad, but Matthew took credit for this achievement and demanded the right to control the guild’s major affairs.

The assassination squads that fell victim to the political infighting within the guild were either incorporated into the guild’s combat units or were driven out and scattered for various reasons.

From then on, their situation was the same as that of any other assassin. Just as tools that have outlived their usefulness are discarded, elements that could become a source of corruption for those in power were eliminated.

Among them, Hyun Jeong-geon disappeared and returned to the guild to dream of revenge.

A natural born assassin, he tried to fulfill his duty by eliminating the man who took away his beloved profession.

‘When I came to my senses, I had become a vice-captain.’

Kang Moo-hyuk gave him a new job. And it was as fun as assassination.

Hunting monsters in ways that others would never have thought of, giving a big shit to Matthew Bugilma, but also finding a way to escape without him getting angry, and slowly giving him medicine to make him go crazy.

All of this was Kang Mu-hyeok’s doing. He himself seemed to have no malicious intentions, but from the perspective of the person being treated, it was something that would make them go crazy and jump for joy.

Yet, he maintained a good reputation in the industry, so it was difficult to find a hypocrite like Kang Moo-hyuk.

‘That’s what makes it fun and addictive.’

If he had met Kang Moo-hyuk first and not become an assassin, would he have been the same as Mr. Cho now?

When I was imagining that,

“What the heck? You’re laughing so hard, it’s chaos.”

Mr. Joe struck the candle.

“I think it’s better for me to just live my life.”

“What kind of nonsense are you talking about? Did you turn around because you were scared of Mirage?”

Hyun Jeong-geon shook his head vigorously to get out of his thoughts.

“If I could choose my first assassination mission, I would have taken you first.”

“That must have been your first and last mission.”

Mr. Joe made a motion to cut his throat with his thumb.

“Oh, I really want to assassinate you.”

“I told you you were hot-tempered for an assassin. That’s why Chief Kang transferred you.”

“Hey! I know it’s a bit embarrassing to say this myself, but I’m actually the best in this industry.”

“Yes, it looks like that. An unknown tower.”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about, but an assassin can’t be famous. He has to kill without anyone knowing. Those who make a fuss and become famous are all just nobodies.”

“Oh! So I’m a top-class spy? I’m not easily caught.”

“You just listen.”

“Should I catch you before Mirage?”

“It’s my first time catching someone from the same guild. Should I get a feel for it?”

As the two were growling, a subtle murderous aura was felt again.

Mr. Cho also turned his head in the direction Hyun Jeong-geon was looking.

“You’re quite the person. I thought you were just a top spy in name only, but did you feel this murderous intent?”

“He’s not good at hiding his tracks. It might be hard for other hunters to notice, but if he can’t sense this much blatant energy, he should stop being a spy.”

“Let’s fight later. I think it’ll be more fun for now.”

“I agree. I also need to vent my anger over losing my bonus.”

Mr. Joe, who had said those words, flinched and asked again.

“But they really don’t give performance bonuses? They just act?”

Hyun Jeong-geon responded with a pitiful tone.

“Ask the captain about that!”