Transcendent One Punch - Chapter 174



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Episode 174. Comrades
“Oh, you can’t even joke. Relax your expression.”

“…yes.”

Although Joo Chang-ik said it was a joke, he brought up the idea that I might ‘attack the Gaia Church’.

and.

‘Damn. I can’t control my expression.’

Perhaps my expression is a little stiff.

Perhaps this could be a very important turning point in my plan to take revenge on the Gaia Cult.

“Hehe. Do you believe in Gaiaism? If so, I apologize for my rudeness.”

Joo Chang-ik smiled and comforted me.

I guess he thought my stiff expression was unpleasant.

Maybe I didn’t think I could believe in Gaia?

but.

‘No. It’s the opposite.’

discomfort?

Absolutely not.

Rather, it is possible to bring up such things, even as a joke.

There I saw… possibility.

‘The Mujinju may already be hostile to the Gaia Church!’

That we might have the same goals.

That possibility.

‘… He was a similar type of person to me.’

A subtle, uncomfortable feeling that had been felt all along.

This was clearly a feeling I got because Joo Chang-ik was looking at me.

He was looking at me from various angles with his attitude, emotions, and words.

‘…oh my god.’

Now I understand the situation.

Suddenly he expresses anger towards me, but then quickly admits it and shows kindness.

By using the expression ‘please’, he builds up the request as if it were a request regarding his relationship with Joo Eun-seol.

Asking me if I could ‘attack the Gaia Cult’ as an example of that.

This is, obviously.

‘The task of checking very carefully whether I am the person to be an ally.’

The possibility of that was very high.

Why?

‘Because I did it.’

Also, because I am still doing it now.

That’s why I was halfway sure.

But still.

‘… We can’t let our guard down.’

We can’t conclude that Joo Chang-ik is on our side based on this speculation alone.

For now, he is trying to cover up the remark by saying it was a joke… .

‘If you can see people to this extent, the opposite case is also quite possible.’

On the contrary, it would make perfect sense if he were doing this work to root out those who were hostile to the Gaia Church.

because.

‘Frill.’

【Huh? Eugene, why?】

I called Frill in a hurry.

She was with Choi Eun-tak and Sil-pi a little ways away from here.

I needed her help.

‘You have to come right now.’

【Okay, Eugene! Just wait a minute!】

‘When you come, try to keep your presence low. Don’t get caught.’

【…okay.】

If Frill came without thinking, there was a high possibility that Joo Chang-ik, an 8-star hunter, would detect it.

If that happens, there is a possibility that the fact that I am currently doubting his intentions will be revealed.

‘I guess I’ll have to hear about it later through Choi Eun-tak…’

Joo Chang-ik and Choi Eun-tak seemed to be close friends.

This means that the fact that I called Frill will definitely reach Joo Chang-ik’s ears later.

but.

‘Just hand it over right now.’

More than anything, it was important for me to make the right decision ‘now’.

That’s why I called it Frill.

【Eugene? I’m here.】

‘Joo Chang-ik, don’t you feel anything right now?’

I confirmed Joo Chang-ik’s will.

【Uh… Well… If a hunter of that level were to hide something on purpose, I wouldn’t be able to read their intentions… .】

‘doesn’t care.’

The intention was not to reduce risk to zero.

It was something I did to reduce the risk as much as possible.

【I guess I was a little nervous… but other than that, I really don’t know.】

‘I’m nervous.’

As expected, there was almost nothing to know.

but.

‘If Joo Chang-ik is on the side of the Gaia Church, there’s no need to be nervous.’

If it was about rooting out the enemies of the church, there was no reason to be nervous.

Because he will think that he is in the upper position.

but.

‘What if Joo Chang-ik is an enemy of the religious community?’

If so, there is ample reason to be nervous.

Even if I am weaker than you, you might think that reporting to the church could be dangerous.

Of course, I wasn’t sure about that.

“Hunter Kim Yu-jin? What’s wrong? I’m suddenly worried.”

The expression on Joo Chang-ik’s face as he asked me this question was that of someone who was truly worried about me.

therefore.

The ‘tension’ that Frill had mentioned was something that could not be read with the naked eye.

Maybe he was fooling Frill by disguising his will as ‘nervousness’.

With that thought in mind, I answered.

“It’s nothing.”

“Hmm. Well then, that’s fine. Then, would you like to answer? How would you like to receive support from our Mujinju family?”

And Joo Chang-ik asked me to make a decision.

Will you accept the support of Mujinju in exchange for being on the same side as him?

Are you going to give up on sponsorship and disappoint yourself?

The superficial choice itself was not difficult.

However, my mind was complicated.

‘… Which one?’

Depending on which side Joo Chang-ik is on, the risk and return of my choice will be polar opposites.

but.

‘… decided.’

It took some time because the risk was so great, but in the end, I came to only one conclusion.

“I will accept your sponsorship.”

“Oh! Good idea. Just know that I may ask you some difficult requests in the future. There may also be some coercion involved.”

First, hold Joo Chang-ik’s hand.

and.

“Yes, I understand. But, would it be possible for us to talk a little more alone?”

“Hmm? Why?”

“that….”

“Well, if you could have told me that, I wouldn’t have asked for an exclusive interview.”

“yes.”

“Eunseol, go out for a moment.”

“Father? Hunter Kim Yu-jin…?”

“It’s okay. Please take care of it.”

“…If you say so.”

First, let’s send out Joo Eun-seol.

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“Now, tell me.”

“… Hunter Joo Chang-ik.”

Why did you send Joo Eun-seol away?

What I’m about to tell you is very confidential… .

‘If things go wrong, it’s better without her.’

If things got complicated, I had to kill Joo Chang-ik with a “one punch” and escape.

If that situation ever comes up, it would be much easier to escape if she weren’t there.

Well, and.

‘… It would be better for me not to see my father die from someone I trusted.’

There were also humanitarian reasons.

【Eugene…】

‘It’s dangerous, but it’s right.’

There is certainly a risk, but we will be able to confirm Joo Chang-ik’s intentions today.

If I succeed, I will gain a strong ally.

And if it fails… .

‘There is a possibility that the Mujinju will turn into an enemy, and even the hostile relationship with the Gaia Church may surface.’

okay.

It was this much of a risk.

‘Our forces are already considerable.’

More than anything else, from the time I brought ‘Matap’ into my army.

To some extent, the power to confront the Gaia Church was being built up.

Of course, it’s still not enough, but it’s worth taking this level of risk.

That’s why.

“What do you want to talk about alone? Don’t hesitate and talk.”

I brought up a heavy subject to Joo Chang-ik.

“The example favor I asked you a little while ago, was that a joke?”

“Hmm? What do you mean by example?”

“Didn’t you say that you could ask us to attack the Gaia Church?”

“Heh heh. I guess I was talking nonsense. You don’t have to worry too much about that.”

However, Joo Chang-ik was solid.

Not showing any sign of panic at all.

‘Well, is this the only way it can be?’

Any act hostile to the Gaia Cult.

Anyone who knows the risks of such behavior cannot help but be extremely cautious in such conversations.

The thing about Shichimi is that it can only be equipped as a basic passive.

Well, it didn’t matter.

‘I’ll lay down my clothes first.’

Because I had already decided to open the game first anyway.

It was something I could do because I believed in “One Punch”.

If I fail, I plan to turn the tables with a “one punch”.

“Phew.”

But I couldn’t help but feel nervous, so I took a breath.

“Attacking the Gaia Church. In fact, it is something I have been longing for.”

“… … Hmm? What is that… … ?”

“I lost my family to the cult. I plan to get revenge on them. I don’t know the details, but isn’t Hunter Joo Chang-ik also hostile to the Gaia cult?”

“… … Wait a minute. I don’t really understand what this is all of a sudden.”

Despite what he said, Joo Chang-ik did not let his guard down easily.

Still, there was a harvest.

‘If you don’t get angry when I do this, then at least you’re not a fanatic of the religious sect.’

At least it confirmed that Joo Chang-ik is not on the side of the religious group.

It was a great harvest.

“To destroy the Gaia Church. That is my goal. It’s not that hard to understand.”

“… … .”

Because of this, I was able to add the following conversation with more confidence:

“If what I’m thinking is right, I think we can run towards the same goal. Don’t you think so?”

“… That, that is… … .”

Little by little, Joo Chang-ik started to break down.

Even though I’m telling you this, are you still confused about how much more I should keep ignoring you?

Well, there is a cheat key for this situation.

“I have been gathering forces that are hostile to the Gaia Church in my own way. We have had some recent achievements. We confirm our allies with one sentence.”

“… … .”

Joo Chang-ik now listened to me in silence.

I looked straight at him and opened my mouth.

“가이아 개새끼.”

And then I said those words that I could never say if I believed in Gaia.

At the same time, Joo Chang-ik’s reaction was observed.

‘… Surely not.’

【I can’t read your will!】

Of course, I, and Frill, could not figure out his exact intentions either.

I thought it was a gamble worth taking, but did it turn out to be a failure?

‘… First, I need to prepare the next plan.’

There was nothing I could do now.

If Joo Chang-ik were to try to subdue me, I had to quickly throw a “one punch” and run away.

Excluding “One Punch”, I was clearly weaker than Joo Chang-ik.

‘please.’

But the best thing is to be on the same side as Joo Chang-ik.

I waited tensely, my fists clenched, for his mouth to open.

and.

“Gaia… … .”

Finally, his mouth opened.

Heart pounding.

The words that came out of his mouth.

“I use this.”

That was it.

“Phew.”

Without realizing it, I guess I wasn’t breathing properly.

The tension was completely relieved.

“Hey, could you please tell me quickly?”

“You can’t help but be careful. You know that, don’t you?”

“Of course that is true.”

Fortunately, the gamble was successful.

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I had many conversations with Joo Chang-ik after that.

What each other’s story is, and what they’ve been doing so far.

Since both of them had been fighting hard against the same enemy, it was easy for them to become close friends.

“Not only Hunter Choi Eun-tak, but also many of the top rankers and guilds share the same goals as us.”

“So that’s why you two were close. I’ll tell you about one of my allies first. Matap.”

“Matap? Could it be one of the world’s four major powers…?”

“Yes. I have a pretty close relationship with the Matapju.”

“… Amazing, really.”

We slowly shared the strength we had gathered together.

As we have been running towards the same goal, we have been able to be of great help to each other.

and.

“Hmm. I guess I can show it to you.”

“What are you talking about?”

“Actually, the reason Hunter Choi Eun-tak and I are here today is not because of the non-competition.”

“…?”

With Joo Chang-ik’s guidance, I was able to check out Mujinju’s secret underground facility.

There.

“Euuup! Up! Phew! Oh, Apostle Kim Yu-jin!!! You came to save me!!!!!”

“… An Su-hwan?”

Ahn Su-hwan, a first-class priest of the Gaia Church, was kidnapped.

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