Chapter 250
Translator: True Detective
Chapter: 250
Chapter Title: Daegu Liberation Operation
“Tch.”
Han Minguk didn’t particularly hold any grudge against the male hero named Yu Seung-cheol.
But if the guy kept glaring at him with a cold expression throughout the entire meeting, even nonexistent ill feelings would start to bubble up. Sure, he had lightly teased the man first by cozying up to Da-eun…
‘They’re broken up anyway, aren’t they?’
Strictly speaking, there was no real need to sharpen swords over it.
Even if that Da-eun was now sitting right next to him like his girlfriend, happily sipping the coffee they’d served. It wasn’t as if the guy had some inferiority complex or anything…
In any case, Yu Seung-cheol’s rude attitude had left Minguk’s face stiff, and the Renaissance Clan heroes attending today’s meeting were fidgeting nervously, stealing glances at him. This meeting even impacted the clan’s dungeon management.
If GGW’s raid team cleared the 【A-3】 and 【A-4】 difficulty dungeons for them, the clan’s first-string raid could rest and regroup their strength in the meantime.
No matter a hero’s mental fortitude or the availability of revival stones, throwing your life on the line in endless dungeon battles quickly drained the spirit. Raid breaks were essential to prevent that.
“Support Team Leader Yu Seung-cheol?”
“Yes.”
“The support team discussion seems wrapped up. You’re free to go handle your business.”
“Pardon? But Raid Leader!”
“Out with you.”
Finally, Cha Eun-bi, fed up, shooed Yu Seung-cheol from the meeting room, defusing the tension somewhat.
Yu Seung-cheol backed off without protest, knowing any outburst now would just backfire on him. The clan heroes were clueless about his history with Da-eun.
Once he was gone, the Renaissance Clan’s healer leader let out a heavy sigh.
“Our support team leader can be a bit rough around the edges, but he’s not usually that rude… Did something happen between you two?”
“Who knows?”
Minguk shrugged it off and sipped the Renaissance Clan’s coffee.
His noncommittal reply only left the Renaissance heroes more puzzled, heads tilting. Yu Seung-cheol’s girlfriend, Ban Seol-hee, just sighed repeatedly.
Minguk’s eyes flicked toward Ban Seol-hee. He’d picked up on her special connection to Yu Seung-cheol during the meeting. Recalling the man’s glares, a faint smile tugged at Minguk’s lips.
“I’ve got no real tie to the gentleman, but it still rubs me the wrong way. I thought we’d built a solid bond with Renaissance Clan thanks to the ‘Dawn Virgin Saint’ combo recipe—was that just wishful thinking on my part?”
“No, not at all!”
“…Then allow me to apologize properly.”
Raid Leader Cha Eun-bi bowed deeply toward Minguk.
Minguk eyed her briefly, then locked eyes with each of the three Renaissance women in turn before speaking.
“Well, once this meeting’s done, how about we grab a bite—or a drink—just us? To toast the truce and build some rapport. My treat.”
“Re…ally?”
The Renaissance healer leader nodded eagerly at the unexpected offer.
“Pardon? Oh, a spot like that? Count me in. I’ve got questions about Raid Leader Han Minguk’s tactics, too.”
Raid Leader Cha Eun-bi accepted as well. But one hesitated, hyper-aware of her boyfriend’s feelings: Ban Seol-hee.
“And you, Hero Ban Seol-hee?”
“Y-yes?”
Minguk’s gentle voice calling her name flushed her cheeks bright red.
With her innate ditzy streak, she melted around handsome guys like him. She was even dating Yu Seung-cheol because he was the clan’s best-looking.
But Han Minguk right there…
He was handsome, sure—but his whole vibe set him apart from other men. An indescribable aura, maybe?
“Join us? I’ll mix you something special.”
“Y-yes!”
With that eye smile and renewed invite, Ban Seol-hee shot to her feet, nodding before she knew it.
Heading out, she slyly powered off her buzzing phone. Yu Seung-cheol’s name flashed briefly, but no real guilt stung her.
‘He snagged an apartment and slept with the healer leader, so…’
Drinks with clanmates? Purely professional networking.
Minguk breezed through the Renaissance Clan dungeon raid permission meeting.
Boosting Da-eun’s ego and poking her ex had snowballed into bedding all three Renaissance women, but zero regrets.
Cha Eun-bi and the healer leader boasted killer curves, and the romps were fire. Skilled heroes to boot—bonds like these paid dividends eventually.
And…
“Aaah! Nngh! Eek! Please…! So good! Too good!!! Aaack! Ahh!!!”
Ban Seol-hee, Yu Seung-cheol’s girl, climaxed over and over as he etched himself indelibly into her mind and body.
No clue how a male hero stacked up in bed… but Yu Seung-cheol would sweat bullets overwriting him in her memories.
Call it payback for the meeting stares.
Hey, high-rollers always vied for accomplished women—just another case.
“Today’s plan: wrap the Butcher Dungeon we’ve cleared before, then head to Cheonan for their 【A-3】 dungeon.”
“…【A-3】 at last.”
“No sweat—it’s still just 8th-graders.”
Even with tougher dungeons ahead, GGW stayed chill. Monster grade? Same old 8th-tier they’d farmed.
Stack it against Three Commanders like Giant God Sanas from the Hyperbolic Dungeon? Laughable threat. Those wrecked same-grade peers.
“This pace? We might bag an 【A-2】 before summer’s out.”
“Revival stones make it doable, right?”
“Nah. Gear average needs 1140ish. Blind rushes burn stones and wreck you mentally.”
Giselle mulled Yuna’s point before chiming in.
Spot on—same 8th-grade, but 【A-4】 mobs and 【A-2】? Clear power gap. Minguk nodded.
“Exactly. Prep fully. Still, targeting 【A-2】 before fall.”
Renaissance 【A-3】 wasn’t just for the Flame Radiance quest.
Cheonan dropped spec-boosting gear. Minguk eyed endless farms.
Level up, nail Qwoo♡’s quest, snag that Flame Radiance class stone.
Its Destruction Symphony would skyrocket team DPS. Korea’s brutal 【A-2】? In the bag.
“An 【A-2】 raid means…”
Yuna glanced Minguk’s way, trailing off.
“Remember? Daegu contaminated zone liberation. Go time.”
He rested a hand on her petite head.
“…It’s really on.”
“Restricted zone, yeah?”
“Our caliber? Permits fly.”
“Ah… Guess we’re that good. Feels off.”
Uncannily calm tones.
The inevitable had arrived. Yuna and Shin Na-yeon brimmed with Daegu duty—revenge for Yuna, really.
“Anyway.”
Minguk eyed his team.
“Busy days restart today. Steel yourselves.”
Daegu target zone? Clear 【A-3】/【A-4】 for Flame Radiance first.
Then knock up a civilian for that quest.
[When’re you taking me? Thirty’s knocking…]
Target: the woman viewing him as first and last.
Hyun-jung checked her watch. One minute to go.
Ewha Clan leader strode up from afar—punctual as hero days.
She plopped opposite Hyun-jung, hands jammed in pockets.
Rude at first glance, but old hero-era pals. Hyun-jung didn’t bat an eye.
“What brings hotshots Rose Shield to our dump?”
“Backwards much? Ranker clan’s you—Ewha.”
Ewha Clan leader snorted at Oh Hyun-jung’s retort.
Ranker title? Past glory. R’s snagged it next year, no doubt.
Han Minguk’s crew—GGW—ripped top dungeons, fame exploding.
‘Third-years, my ass…’
Domestic elite: 【A-3】 clears, finger-count rare. R’s first-string outmatched?
Rumors swirled Lee Si-yeon, Hero Association prez, youthened via Minguk/GGW feats.
“Ranker next year too—loan us Minguk’s GGW squad? Transfer fee: clan house if needed.”
“Selling my nephew?”
“…Shit. Yeah.”
Friend’s jab hit Ewha leader’s gut hard.
Handsome ace in-clan? Ache. Family? Worse. Rumors: Oh Hyun-ah first, Hyun-jung followed…
“No friggin’ way those rumors hold.”
“Which?”
“…Oh sisters tag-teaming Minguk.”
Hyun-jung’s eyes flickered surprise, then a sly smile.
“Sis, time to wed. Rumors now? Ignore.”
“Future truth? Fuck… No deals. No dungeon perms.”
“Business unstated?”
“Don’t. Ignoring. Gut-twist rage.”
Comrade’s sulk left Hyun-jung rubbing her nose awkwardly. But Ewha aid was crucial.
“Anyway, Ewha first-string. Schedules free lately?”
“…Kinda. Why?”
Ewha leader’s eyes narrowed sharp.
Free didn’t mean schedulable—first-strings prepped for crises.
Early year: dungeon breaks, darkness war hype triggered clan emergencies.
Hyun-jung peered out the window at the question.
Street cars, crowds—fearless.
Seoul’s hero/military shield.
But past city lines? Darkness horrors, tainted earth terror.
Minguk’s Korea purge plan. Kang Chae-young dreamed it, never swung.
Hyun-jung’s gaze returned, voice grave.
“GGW heads Daegu in a fortnight.”
“…Daegu?”
“Yep. 【A-2】 raids there, topple Daegu dungeons sequentially. Memoria first-string onboard phased; our first-string carves time too.”
“…What?! Huh?!”
“Post-you, Strong Women meet—Renaissance? Locked in.”
Ewha leader gawked at Hyun-jung’s barrage.
No mere raid. Daegu: dungeon break scar, Korean grief pit. Untouchable home.
GGW clears all, purges taint…?
Doable. Minguk bagged Garuda minion Garai in Vietnam break.
“Gulp.”
Victory flash—heroes shining, Daegu free—Ewha leader swallowed hard. Ranker mustn’t skip.