The Time-Limited Leader Makes the Raid a Success - Chapter 90



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Episode 91

91. You don’t have to stay still?

“Did you make that call on purpose?”

“Did you notice?”

Joo Se-ah frowned at Kang Mu-hyeok’s question.

“I feel like you’re teasing me.”

“No. I was impressed. Because you were seeing things that I had never noticed before.”

“Who do you think is stupid? If it’s that obvious, I can’t help but look.”

“Chairman Han Byeong-gu won’t feel that way. It’s because it’s a point of weakness for him.”

“That old man is originally an idiot. What’s his weakness?”

At that moment, a loud noise was heard from somewhere. Perhaps because it was far away, it resonated faintly. Startled migratory birds were flying out the window. The loud noise that followed sounded faintly like the sound of a mountain temple bell.

Joo Seah clicked her tongue and looked in the direction of the loud noise.

“I told him to look for mines, but he’s just digging up the ground. Ugh, I need to get rid of that habit of using his strength like that.”

“That’s why I left it to the guild master. No matter how harshly the chairman of the association, Han Byeong-gu, taught her, he couldn’t have been cruel to his granddaughter. It would have been especially difficult to push a blood relative to their limits, especially in terms of mentality.”

“That’s why the kid is so screwed up. That weakness I was talking about earlier. Is that kid?”

“Yes. The reason why he treated a powerful hunter like Goeulji Hunter like a new god without allowing him to join the guild or being exposed to external activities of the association. The association president wanted to protect his granddaughter from external forces.”

Joo Se-ah sympathized with Kang Mu-hyeok’s words. This was because she had also experienced something similar.

The difference was that while he was a weed that had to endure harsh storms with his whole body, Goeulji was a flower in a greenhouse.

“Well, I’m sure you have talent. You might even become an S-rank someday. Of course, if you continue on like this, it’ll be a wall you’ll never be able to overcome.”

“Being an S-rank talent means that you are exposed to a lot of danger. If it weren’t for the traits that the guild leader possessed, you might have encountered many assassins.”

“I met you before. Quite a few times. I killed them all.”

Joo Se Ah’s eyes sank coldly. Kang Moo Hyuk nodded as if he had guessed.

“Now, if you’re not an S-rank, you can’t even try to assassinate the guild leader. But it’s not like an S-rank, which is a national power, can sneak into Korea, so this time, they’re probably going after the chicken instead of the pheasant.”

“Chicken?”

“Yes, chicken.”

Joo Se Ah burst out laughing at what Kang Mu Hyuk said while pointing at her.

“Phew! Kukkeukkeuk, ahaha~ That chicken probably isn’t your average smart chicken. Maybe the Japanese kids should rethink the term “chicken head”?”

“Chicken head… Are you kidding me?”

“Um, a little?”

Joo Se Ah smiled, slightly spreading the space between her thumb and index finger. It had been quite some time since she had teased Kang Moo Hyuk, and she felt somewhat cheerful.

“I’m joking, I’m joking. Why are you so serious?”

“This is the original expression.”

“I don’t think it was like this in the past?”

“yes?”

“No, it’s just like that.”

Joo Se Ah mumbled something she had been mumbling without realizing it.

Kang Mu-hyeok said.

“Anyway, it will be difficult to guarantee a win even for an S-rank now. This is a true S-rank. Guaranteed by a high-ranking official from the World Federation.”

“This time, it seems like you’re really joking?”

“Yes. I was joking.”

“It’s so bleak.”

“It’s genetic. No joke.”

“… … You have all kinds of genetics.”

For a moment, Joo Se Ah was speechless. The word heredity reflexively brought to mind Kang Moo Hyuk’s illness.

Since the place where Kang Mu-hyeok first learned of his illness was Taesung Hospital, she also knew that mana addiction was hereditary.

Although it was a joke thrown out without much thought by the person involved, Joo Se Ah’s lips somehow became glued together.

Kang Moo-hyuk spoke without caring about the awkward atmosphere.

“Anyway, the chairman of the association must have felt a sense of crisis after seeing Japan’s behavior so far. All the hunters with potential in Japan have been cut off at the beginning. That’s why he will try to protect the hunters in some way. He may issue a direct warning to the Japanese Guild Union, or he may even show his power. Either way, since we don’t have to step in, the risk is low.”

“What about Team Leader Pyo Beom-hee? We’re moving too.”

“It’s just that I’m not coming out officially. Officially.”

As Kang Mu-hyeok emphasized the end of his words, Joo Se-ah’s expression changed.

“Oh, officially? So you’re saying that ‘officially’ you’re not going to come out?”

Her cold eyes looked south.

To those who are plotting a conspiracy somewhere across the sea, in Nampocheon, Seoul.

He gave me a murderous look.

Joo Se Ah hummed softly.

“This time I don’t have to stay still, right?”

* * *

“Oh my! Director Pyo?!”

“It’s been a while, Team Leader Lee. How are the kids?”

“Of course. Of course I am. If I had known you were coming, I would have told everyone to clear their schedules. You would have been so happy.”

Entering the public relations team office wearing a visitor’s pass, Pyo Beom-hee was welcomed by her former colleagues.

The positive response from her employees was welcomed by her, but it was also because the popularity she had built while working together was so strong.

The PR manager guided her to the conference room and personally poured her some coffee beans.

“Are you here because of the meal voucher? I heard the CEO approved it, so don’t worry.”

“Am I here for work? I just came to play.”

“Oh my, you haven’t contacted me even once since that person quit?”

“Try being stuck in Bukpocheon. There’s no phone, no internet.”

“Oh, right, I saw the news the other day. I’m glad you didn’t get hurt. It was really cool to see my coworkers beating up monsters and stuff.”

“What are you going to do with just a few orcs? You saw it at the festival before.”

“That was when I was working at Titan.”

After chatting about this and that, Pyo Beom-hee took a sip of steaming coffee and asked in passing.

“Speaking of festivals, I heard the BTA guys have a concert scheduled for LA next year? They’re going there while releasing a new song.”

“Rumors spread quickly. It hasn’t even been officially released yet. Well, it’s already spread throughout the fan cafe, so it’s not a secret.”

“I heard there’s a rumor about a concert in Japan. When will it be there?”

“It’s already been done? The contract hasn’t even been stamped yet.”

“Where are the secrets in this world? These days, fan club kids are really fast. They’re almost at the CIA level.”

“If you’re a fan club member, you’re a member of that guild? This time, you’re the winner of the meal voucher.”

“Oh. This guy’s manager told me to give him everything for the concert and everything. He’s from a well-to-do family in our industry, but he’s so talented that I lured him to BTA.”

“Haha! You’re trying to seduce a hunter into becoming an idol. I think we should make a guild for Enter too.”

“So what about the concert in Japan? It’s such a crowded place that it would be difficult for the company to do it directly. Should we go with a partner company?”

“As far as I know, I think so. It’s like the Jayce office. It’s a Japanese idol agency.”

Pyo Beom-hee’s eyes sparkled at the words of the PR team leader. She was about to ask a question when she felt a heavy sensation behind her right side. She turned her gaze to the other side of the door.

“Hello, sir?!”

“hello!”

The energy was coming along with the voices of the public relations team members.

dripping!

The conference room door opened with a knock. A familiar face suddenly came in.

“Hey! Director Pyo, or is it Pyo Hunter now? I heard you’re here. If you’re here, you should come upstairs. What are you doing here?”

“Nice to meet you, Representative Yoo.”

And the person who follows after that.

Despite her nervous feelings, Pyobeomhee looked at him leisurely.

“… … .”

The other party also looked at Pyo Beom-hee. Their eyes were intertwined. A cold air flowed through the office as if an air conditioner had been turned on. However, Pyo Beom-hee’s back was wet. Although he looked calm on the outside, an invisible battle of wits was unfolding.

As the awkward silence passed, Representative Yoo laughed and resolved the situation.

“Oh my, I’m having a guest over. I’m so out of it. I was just showing him around the company. Oh! Say hello. This is Director Pyo, who used to be our family. He’s now at the Ironwill Guild. Even though we don’t work with Hunters, it’s good to build connections here and there. Hehe.”

The opponent wiggled his eyebrows at the word Iron Will.

When the interpreter next to him was about to relay what Representative Yoo had said, Pyo Beom-hee greeted him first, as if she was happy to see him.

“Nice to meet you. This is Leopard Hee from the Iron Wall Guild.”

The opponent looked down at the hand that Pyobeomhee held out, then immediately grabbed it.

“I will do it.”

* * *

“That woman this afternoon. I heard she’s from Iron Will. Did you recognize her?”

“Yes. According to the information I found out through Kim Myeong-jun, it seems to be a coincidence.”

“What is the basis?”

Ryu Shin listened carefully to his subordinate’s report.

Pyobeomhee is a former employee of Bigbro Entertainment. Before that, he was a hunter belonging to the Titan Guild.

It is said that they first met while saving the lives of Big Bro and other entertainment staff from a monster invasion during a performance at the Yeoju Festival.

This time, one of the guild members is a huge idol fan, so he said he came to promote a meal event while getting concert tickets.

“If you look at the dates we discussed regarding the idol project, it was something that happened long before we came to Korea.”

“What did the Union information officer say?”

“It’s not much different from what Kim Myeong-jun said.”

“It seems that the reliability of the information is certain.”

Ryu Shin felt uneasy.

It wasn’t that they had noticed their presence and sent it. However, the timing was too perfect to be called a coincidence.

‘And he was a colleague of my former team, Titan. It’s awkward to be close to the target. Who would have thought I’d run into someone like that there? Was I too careless?’

Ryu Shin was a cautious man. He could not hastily proceed with the operation while leaving the parts that were in question open.

“Send your men to keep an eye on Bukpocheon.”

“There is an information officer, so why… … .”

“Iron Will is in such a remote place. It’s hard to get out, so it’s easy to block information. Don’t we know much about Iron Will?”

“It’s a C-class guild, so there’s no need to worry─ kuhup!”

bang!

With a pain as if his abdomen was being pierced, Su-ha flew through the air and hit the wall. Concrete dust flew from the half-broken wall. Su-ha staggered and barely managed to stand up.

“Since when have you been spitting on my words?”

“I’m sorry, sir. For caring so much about such lowly people… … .”

“A tiger will do its best even when hunting a single rabbit. How much more so would a real tiger not go to such lengths to get a rabbit out of its den?”

Ryu Shin decided to review the plan from the beginning.

‘My subordinates are looking at me like I’m a joke because I’m assassinating a civilian, not a hunter. This is a good opportunity. I should take this opportunity to tighten up my discipline.’

Ryu Shin stood up from his seat.

“Tell everyone to gather at the dojo. I will personally give you my instructions.”

“Ha, hi!”

* * *

“I knew it at first glance. He was one level higher than me. He must have been an A+ rank. He didn’t even think about hiding his power. Anyway, he must have recognized me. I couldn’t avoid it because it was a sudden meeting. That’s why I just broke up the Iron Will Guild. He must have wondered if I knew or if it was a coincidence.”

Kang Moo-hyeok thought that the worst had been avoided at the words of Pyo Beom-hee. At worst, it would only be to inform him that Lee Ga-jo’s identity had been revealed.

“Just in case, I’ve asked Kim Myung-jun to help with information operations. Hide what needs to be hidden, and show what needs to be shown. There are several information lines on the Japanese side, but it won’t be as fast or accurate as finding out from a local informant.”

“Do you trust him?”

“It’s a matter of my position and life, so I won’t be so quick to attack you. If I want to keep you in check, I’ll use a trick that has nothing to do with Igajo.”

“You’ve bought some time for the time being?”

“It won’t take that long. The Slayer will be moving soon.”

* * *

“Gasp gasp gasp… … .”

Tanaka ran desperately through the alley. Even though Seongbuk-dong’s embassy street is usually empty of people at night, today was particularly deserted.

‘Chicks! Why did you eat that money for nothing? You’re even setting up camp in front of the ambassador’s residence.’

A monster that blocked a car with its bare body.

I backed up the car, but it didn’t move at all. I felt the fear of those Hunters deep in my bones.

I had no choice but to abandon the car and run. I thought I would be caught right away, but I acted on instinct.

‘If I somehow manage to get into the embassy… … .’

But Tanaka’s wish ended here.

A man suddenly appeared in front of me and blocked my path.

“Mr. Tanaka. Where are you going in such a hurry?”

“omg!”

“When you say nice things, do you call me?”

“S, Slayer… … .”

“Oh, right. I see. Then, you know you can’t run away, right? Don’t let your family see you in such a bad light, and let’s get along well.”

“I am an embassy employee. If you continue to persecute me like this, it could be degrading to a diplomatic issue.”

Tanaka threatened with a strained voice, but the man ignored him, blowing his fingers into his ears and blowing into his mouth.

“You’re not even an ambassador, but you’re bragging. How can someone like that get into debt through gambling? Even the money he took was to cover the embezzlement of his military funds, right?”

“That, that is… … .”

“If you knew that you would be spending money on food and drink, then you shouldn’t have eaten. Or you should have eaten more and filled your stomach. You should have decided on a clear course of action. This is what happens when you eat and run carelessly. Isn’t that right? Honestly, I don’t care. If you just inform the Japanese Union that you leaked information about Igajo, it will be over cleanly.”

Tanaka lowered his head. His face became pale. He was covered in cold sweat and felt dizzy.

‘If that becomes known, I’ll… die.’

I had no choice but to make a decision.

The man approached Tanaka.

“Where are they?”

Instead of answering, Tanaka took a note out of his pocket and handed it to me.

There was an address written inside the paper.

“This miserable old man. You had everything ready, but you’re playing tag in the middle of the night. Hahaha!”

The man looked satisfied and put the note in his pocket, then took out an envelope and threw it at Tanaka.

Tanaka, who had accepted the envelope absentmindedly, looked back and forth between the man and the envelope as if asking what it was.

“We’re not just some savages. Did you really think we were going to kill you? As Mr. Tanaka said, you’re an embassy employee. You did a good job, so you deserve to be paid.”

Tanaka noticed the meaning of this money. It was a request to take good care of him in the future. It was a chain.

The man turned around without a second thought and walked out of the alley. He checked the note with his smartphone pressed to his ear.

“Here we go, Woo Byeong-gi. Please tell Team Leader Sung that I confirmed the location of the item.”