Transcendent One Punch - Chapter 183



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Episode 183. Memorial Day
Korea Hunter Association.

Although it was established not long ago, it is an organization that is quickly gaining influence under the pretext of representing the interests of hunters.

The reason was simple.

In the hunter industry, there was a widespread belief that joining the Hunter Association was always beneficial.

After negotiations with the Hunter Management Bureau, the government agency that previously managed hunters, we succeeded in providing conditions that were surprisingly hunter-friendly.

Because of this, conversations like this have become commonplace among hunters recently.

“Did you join the Hunter Association?”

“I did. You?”

“Not yet. I feel like I really have to do that.”

“Huh. This kid still doesn’t know anything. He’s going to get his taxes cut by almost half compared to before, so why aren’t you doing this?”

“…That’s it?”

“They buy magic stones at a much higher price there, sell consumables at a lower price, and even rent items at a lower price. You’ll really lose out if you don’t join.”

“…Can the difference be that big?”

“Doesn’t that mean the management bureau guys have been trolling us all this time?”

“Hmm.”

Of course, this extraordinary benefit came at the Hunter Association’s unilateral loss.

It was a structure in which the association gained power while suffering losses.

Why is this possible?

Because the original purpose of the ‘Hunter Association’ was not to represent the rights and interests of hunters.

It was a deformed structure that was possible because the main purpose was to unite the hunters and create a foundation to fight the Gaia Cult, even if it meant suffering losses.

Of course, ordinary hunters did not know this fact.

and.

“But the Gaia Church said they don’t recognize the Hunter Association. That’s why I’m a bit hesitant to join.”

“Ah! You were a Gaia believer?”

“That’s right. I haven’t been able to go much lately because I’ve been busy, but I used to go to the temple every weekend for a while.”

“Hmm. That might be a bit harsh for you to hear….”

“say it.”

“I honestly don’t understand why the church doesn’t recognize us.”

The plan to instill hostility towards the Gaia Cult among ordinary hunters was progressing well.

“…okay?”

“Oh. The Hunter Association benefits are really good right now, right? But the sect doesn’t do anything for us, so they tell us not to join the association. Does that make sense?”

“……hmm.”

“Well, I don’t have a bad image of the Gaia Church, but let’s be honest. Don’t we put our own interests first?”

“… That’s true.”

The hunters were forced to make a choice.

Is it actually to your own benefit?

Or is it a non-existent belief called the Gaia Church?

This was something that hunters who did not believe in Gaia did not even need to worry about, and it was a major issue that even caused hunters who did believe in Gaia to have their faith shaken.

“Still, isn’t it possible that the church has some reason for not recognizing the Hunter Association?”

“So what’s the reason? That’s ridiculous.”

“…uh…….”

“If you tell me not to do it out of the blue, what can I do? If it’s a serious reason, shouldn’t you explain it to the believers?”

It was a reasonable protest.

Well, that was the goal for Eugene to do the interview in the first place.

However, among the hunters who believed in Gaia, there were quite a few who wavered but still maintained their faith.

“But… that’s just the statement of one priest, First Class An Su-hwan. It’s not the official position of the church.”

“No, really. You all know how high that person’s position is in the church.”

“… Still. It’s not an interview with the Pope or a bishop.”

of course.

“Oh, it’s so frustrating. Well, whatever. Believe what you want to believe.”

“… I’ll wait. There must be something more to talk about.”

“Okay. I should join the Hunters Association early and get some honey.”

“… … .”

As long as there were tangible benefits, it was only a matter of time.

* * *

Meanwhile, the Korean branch of the Gaia Church.

“Where is Father Ahn Su-hwan? Bring him here immediately!!!!”

Here, at present, a balding old man was spewing scoldings.

“Lord, Bishop. Calm down─”

“Really? Really?? I look really serious right now!!!!”

His true identity is Bishop Namgung Ham.

He was in a position higher than a first-class priest and was in charge of the Korean branch of the church.

“These days, the atmosphere of the religious community is already in disarray because of the Eugene sect or something, and it’s not enough to fix that. What? You’re turning the Hunter Association into your enemy!?”

“… Brother An Su-hwan must have had some thoughts.”

“Ha! Thoughts? No matter how I look at it, it doesn’t seem like there are any thoughts.”

And the reason he was angry was.

Of course, it was because of Priest Ahn Su-hwan, a first-class priest, who suddenly threw shit at the church.

of course.

The real An Su-hwan is dead, and it was Eugene who threw shit through the interview… .

The truth never reached them.

“So, what is the whereabouts of Father Ahn Su-hwan?”

“that is….”

“That’s what?”

“… … I don’t understand.”

“what?”

Because An Su-hwan was literally missing at the moment.

“… He suddenly disappeared a while ago and all contact was lost.”

The young priest reported the situation with great tension.

I just thought the scolding would come again.

but.

“Haa. You said you’d close your eyes… .”

Bishop Namgung Ham just muttered.

“…Bishop?”

“Okay. I think I understand.”

Namgung Ham gestured to the young priest and thought.

‘Was it really that hard to lose the assassin?’

The assassin who was attached to Ahn Su-hwan.

It was confirmed that the assassin, who had reached the level of 8th star, had betrayed the goddess and escaped the sect.

‘I told him that it was okay because Father An Su-hwan seemed anxious…’

Perhaps, Ahn Soo-hwan might have taken that gesture as a reprimand.

If so, then the current disappearance is completely understandable.

… Well, it was all a misunderstanding.

An Su-hwan did not run away on his own; he was kidnapped.

anyway.

“I don’t even know where it is, and I don’t even know why I did that interview….”

Now was the time to seek a solution.

About Ahn Soo-hwan suddenly and unilaterally giving an interview.

As a result of turning the Hunter Association into an enemy, the Hunters are demanding an explanation from the Order.

An Su-hwan, who holds a very high position in the Korean branch of the Gaia Church.

He is a person who can be counted on one hand, but he gave an interview denying the Korean Hunter Association entirely, saying it was from the church’s perspective.

In fact, the solution wasn’t that difficult.

“…Why don’t you just state that this is your personal opinion, not the opinion of the church?”

A young priest opens his mouth cautiously.

It was exactly as he said.

The simplest solution.

Just abandon An Su-hwan.

If you say that the interview was conducted unilaterally by Ahn Soo-hwan, then you are abandoning Ahn Soo-hwan.

Then it will be solved.

There is no need to fight against the huge powers that suddenly appear.

but.

“… That can’t be.”

Namgung Ham couldn’t make that choice.

“How come?”

“I can’t abandon my brother.”

The reason was simple.

An Su-hwan is a believer in the same goddess Gaia as them.

As a servant of the same goddess, I couldn’t just abandon her without knowing the exact reason.

“But, Bishop! If things continue as they are now, the arrows of criticism will be directed at our church. Public opinion is not good!”

“Let’s think of another way.”

The young priest tried to say something, but Namgung Ham was firm.

“but…!”

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Just then, the young priest was about to protest.

dripping.

“Who are you?”

“Bishop Namgung Ham. This is Father Kim Jeong-nam.”

“Come in.”

Another first-class priest of the church, Kim Jong-nam, has arrived.

“Sorry I’m late.”

“Yeah. You heard about the situation, right?”

“yes.”

Kim Jong-nam was the second-highest ranking official after Namgung Ham in Ahn Soo-hwan’s absence.

He was also a priest who had been secretly fighting for power with An Su-hwan.

Namgung Ham asked him.

“Then I would like to hear Brother Kim Jong Nam’s opinion.”

“First of all, the simplest way is… you know?”

Of course, the first opinion that comes to mind is to abandon Ahn Soo-hwan.

“That won’t work.”

Of course it was rejected.

“Father Kim Jong-nam. I know that you and Father Ahn Soo-hwan are not on good terms. But in a situation like this, shouldn’t the brothers of the church come together?”

“Bishop, you misunderstood that part.”

“hmm.”

“And anyway, I thought the bishop would say that.”

“…Is that so?”

Moreover, Kim Jong-nam had already anticipated this outcome.

That’s why.

“Wouldn’t it be better to resolve this issue through dialogue among the top leaders?”

“Hmm?”

“I will meet with the Hunter Association President and try to resolve this.”

“Hoo.”

He appealed that he could solve this situation.

Of course, this was my true intention.

‘If I can just resolve this situation here, the next bishop’s seat is mine!’

Lust for power.

The desire to be able to take the position that Ahn Soo-hwan was competing for.

That gave him the confidence to step into this situation.

“I see. I hadn’t thought about it that way.”

“Yes, Bishop. Please leave this matter to me.”

“Hehe. I hope it works out well.”

Namgung Ham is a person who is basically not interested in anything other than faith and missionary work.

Taking care of such worldly matters on one’s own was a way to gain some power.

‘Then it will be much easier to take the next bishop’s seat. Hahaha.’

like that.

The second-in-command of the Gaia Church’s Korean branch.

It has been decided that First Class Priest Kim Jong Nam will visit the Hunter Association.

It was like walking into a tiger’s den on my own two feet, but whatever.

They didn’t know that fact.

* * *

The Hunter Association purchased an entire high-rise building in Gangnam and made it their headquarters.

A priest from the Gaia Church visited the association president’s office there.

“Welcome, Father Kim Jong Nam.”

“Nice to meet you, Hunter Joo Chang-ik.”

Naturally, it was Kim Jong-nam, a first-class priest.

“Excuse me, Your Majesty. Do you have business with the Hunter Association?”

“Yes.”

“Then please call me the president of the association.”

“… Yes. President Joo Chang-ik.”

Kim Jong-nam answered with a hint of discomfort.

‘I am a priest of the Gaia Church.’

How can you make such a rude demand?

If you say you’re a hunter, wouldn’t it be okay to just say that it’s just like that?

Kim Jong-nam thought so.

‘Let’s hold on for now. We have to finish this negotiation right now.’

However, I had to endure it for now.

That too had a purpose.

Kim Jong-nam forced a smile.

and.

“Haha. Thank you.”

Joo Chang-ik answered with a satisfied smile.

In addition to seeking revenge on the Gaia Church, he also had a desire for power, as he currently possesses.

‘Hunter Kim Yu-jin. It was a great fortune to have met him.’

Smiling like that, Joo Chang-ik asked Kim Jong-nam.

“So, what brings you here?”

He seemed to be saying, “Come on, if you have something to say, say it.”

“… As you know, not long ago, a first-class priest from our church, Ahn Su-hwan, made a statement denying the existence of your association.”

“Yes, it was.”

“I would like to inform you that the statement in question is a unilateral action by First Class Priest Ahn Su-hwan and has nothing to do with the intentions of our church.”

Kim Jong-nam calmly explained his position.

‘Bishop Namgung Ham may not like it, but this is right.’

In his opinion, this was a situation where he had no choice but to abandon An Su-hwan.

Something that cannot be solved without this method.

‘Then you shouldn’t have done such a ridiculous interview. Tsk.’

So, this will solve the problem.

Kim Jong-nam thought so.

but.

“As expected. It seems the church doesn’t like us.”

“… Yes? No. We are the Hunter Association─”

“I understand the position of the church. If this is the case, we have no choice. We have no choice but to take a different path from the church.”

“Ah, no…!”

The situation is not resolved at all.

just.

‘You’re not listening to me at all!?’

I could only feel like I was talking to a wall.

“Chairman Joo Chang-ik! Did you even listen to what I said!?”

“Yes, I heard it.”

“I told you it was all a misunderstanding?”

“Yes. I understand correctly what you are saying, that the Hunter Association and the Gaia Church can never coexist.”

“No, what….”

When Kim Jong-nam frowns in a situation where communication is impossible.

Click. Swish-

Damn it.

bang.

Someone suddenly entered the association president’s office and closed the door.

“No, what kind of rudeness is this─”

“You came.”

“… … Hmm?”

I was about to object to the rudeness of coming in without even knocking, but for a moment, I did.

Kim Jong-nam felt something was strange.

‘Chairman Joo Chang-ik is not flustered at all?’

and.

“Kim Jong-nam, a first-class priest… That’s quite a big shot.”

“That’s right. It’s a bigger harvest than expected.”

They conversed naturally.

like.

‘Hah, a trap!?’

Like those who face prey caught in a trap.

“Hey. Do you get it now? You’re more perceptive than I thought.”

Eugene smiled coolly and pulled out the Eternal Frost Sword.

therefore.

“First-class priest Kim Jong-nam. I heard he did a lot of weird things.”

“Fuck, shit…!”

today.

It was Kim Jong-nam’s memorial day.

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