Revenge (1)
“This... what is this...?”
A man wearing a suit, who had come running after receiving a report, widened his eyes.
The man's name was one remembered from the past.
Hunter Affairs Bureau Director Lee Cheol-won.
The high-ranking government officials knew about my identity, as Yujin had said. Inspired by that, I urgently called and reported myself voluntarily. Not just some thug, but having killed an AJ executive, no half-baked excuse would suffice.
I felt a bit of guilt, so I vaguely avoided eye contact.
The body had been disposed of, but bloodstains around it were left uncleaned.
I had done it again.
How long had it been since I swore to live quietly?
Oorangutan. Monkey. Gorilla brat. Not even a dog.
Scolding myself harshly, I scratched my head vigorously. I really need to fix this damn temper.
“I had no choice because he came looking to kill me.”
“You tried to kill Hunter Seonghun?”
It was clearly my fault.
But because I was secretly a weakling.
Knowing how to use cheat skills like Instant Death efficiently, I knew the way to use this power well.
I had done bullying before, hadn't I?
“How did the association manage this? A mere shopkeeper knows my identity.”
I narrowed my eyes dangerously. The director was taken aback and said.
“W-what? He knew about Seonghun-nim?”
“He knew everything. He said it. He said leaking information about my identity can't be tolerated. If you protect this, you won't belong to any guild, and you'll even sign a promise to help with government troubles occasionally.”
Of course, it was a lie. I never said that. But I have one ally? Yujin right there.
“Is it true?”
“...Yes.”
The director’s eyes held anger as he looked at Yujin, my previous handler.
“Why didn't you report this important fact!”
“I did. To the association president.”
“……”
Yujin's acting skill is top-tier. I covered my mouth and smiled satisfied.
In a low voice, I told the director.
“The reason I killed him. Because he knew my identity, and he came to kill me.”
Perfect crime!
Now the director lost the right to question me!
“...I'm sorry. I have no face left.”
As expected, the director bowed his head.
A hastily made excuse in such a short time, but it wasn't bad.
But it wasn't over yet. I sighed deeply, placing my hand on my waist.
“From now on, be careful. I won't hold you responsible separately.”
“Y-yes.”
“Regarding the killing, there will be no issues, right?”
I asked the main point subtly, and the director nodded so fast his head looked triple.
“Of course. Hunter Seonghun-nim's fault is none. The promise not kept is our fault, and Park Museong approached Seonghun-nim to harm him, so self-defense. So we'll handle this part cleanly from our side.”
Good.
It was fortunate he was someone I could talk to. Of course, I deliberately called Director Lee Cheol-won. I already knew from past info. He's smart.
Worst case avoided.
By the way, the worst case was killing the police or hunter affairs that came to arrest me. If I keep killing, eventually they won't give up?
As a law-abiding citizen who doesn't enjoy killing, I thought it was good the matter was resolved well.
**
Nangjungjichu.
Those with outstanding talent can't hide it no matter how hard they try.
Moreover, Seonghun did too many things.
Especially killing the AJ executive this time had a big impact.
Thanks to that, I could hear the news that a new S-rank hunter appeared not only in Korea but overseas.
In the 21st century, after gates appeared, the standard of national rank is only hunters.
In various places around the world, they are trying all means to recruit S-rank hunters, and Seonghun's appearance is encouraging.
They were desperate to raise an S-rank hunter called a heavenly star, but an S-rank hunter without affiliation exists?
This can't be ignored.
Naturally, they moved immediately, and the first to move was neighboring country Japan.
“Shion, have you arrived?”
“Yeah.”
“This operation must succeed.”
“Trust only me.”
“Etche.”
Incheon Airport.
A girl with white hair carrying a suitcase entered.
Her name is Murakami Shion.
A small girl but Japan's top hunter.
The only reason she came to Korea.
To lure the newly appeared S-rank hunter Han Seonghun to Japan.
“I wanted to see it, good that it worked out.”
She came herself for casting. For her own sake.
Her strong patriotism, for Japan's prestige, she wanted to recruit Seonghun with full power.
“I have to eat lots of delicious things and go back.”
...This was a fake.
Shion just came to play in Korea.
Because the recent favorite program was Baeksangjang's Gilmok Sikdang.
So, while thinking she had to visit all the delicious places that appear on broadcasts, the opportunity came at the right time.
Without this excuse, she couldn't travel overseas from her home country.
“Where should I start going?”
Shion walked tottering towards somewhere.
**
“15,000 won, I'll help you pay.”
-Scratch.
“Would you like a receipt?”
“It's okay.”
I came out from the One-Table restaurant in Sinlim.
Guess I have to do the site visit here.
Most interior construction is done.
Before opening, I did site visits for one-take restaurants.
Can't do it halfway.
Although operating the store formally.
But I didn't want to do business halfway.
Because customers come to pay money.
Since I'm doing it, I should do my best.
First, let's go to the store.
Changing only the interior isn't enough.
I have to set up the dishes, check if the menu is made to specification.
As Yujin said, post on SNS, need promotion, so busy for a while.
I came out to the roadside and hailed a taxi.
Should I buy a car.
Money came.
Like in the past life, if I buy a high-end sports car...
I shook my head.
It's still early.
What would Chaewon think?
Not long after, a noodle restaurant appeared in the distance.
Unlike other old-looking stores.
It stands out luxuriously.
As expected, money tastes good.
Even from afar, it looks high-class.
I wanted to go more.
But.
What?
I looked at the store with a strange face.
Strangely, people were crowded in front of a store that hasn't opened yet.
Was the YouTube red still there? But I shook my head quickly.
No matter how, it wasn't that much.
Did a popular star come?
Because of the crowd, I told the driver to stop a bit away from the store.
-Click!
Closed the car door, pushed through the crowd a bit, and approached the store.
“I'll pass by for a moment.”
“Ah, don't cut in front.”
A high school girl with a sullen face.
Crazy girl.
I glared at her once, and continued forward.
“Kyaa-! Oppa, I love you!”
“Can you take a photo for me?”
“What day is today? What combination is this...!”
“Just hold my hand once!”
The street was in a frenzy.
From the side, screams of kya kya and camera sounds continued.
How much crowd did I push through.
Finally arrived in front of the store.
Covering both ears as much as possible, trying to open the store door.
“...!”
Saw that there was someone inside the store besides Yujin, and stopped.
What? Who are these guys?
Only then I realized why people were gathered like this.
All familiar faces.
No, faces I couldn't forget.
S-rank hunters from Korea that they demand.
-Click.
Entered the store with a cold expression.
“Ah, you're here.”
“Is that person Han Seonghun?”
“Looks like it. But doesn't look that strong?”
“Stupid brat. Stop judging by looks.”
“……”
“Shopkeeper. Sorry. I couldn't stop them.”
Yujin bowed her head.
“It’s okay. It’s not Yujin’s fault.”
Yujin is not at fault.
These brats barged in without permission.
Since she's an A-rank hunter, she couldn't stop them.
**
Ha.
I let out a short sigh inside.
The feared thing happened.
Came faster than I thought.
I thought it was something that would happen someday.
Because I killed two S-rank hunters.
From the companies' perspective, they couldn't not know.
Finally found me.
The companies that were desperate to find me.
But by leaving traces like this.
They came to find me to make me a hunter for the company.
It was a bit unexpected that hunters representing companies came.
“Was the guy who killed the Park siblings you?”
A guy who uses informal speech from the first meeting.
Kim Hyun-seok from HG company.
“When did I use informal speech, brat? Want to die?”
“Got a temper? Good. I can check myself.”
“Stop. Kim Hyun-seok. Why did you come?”
Calm eyes sitting.
Seol Min-ah in white blazer stopped him.
“Stop acting righteous. You guys came because you were curious too, right? Want to see S-rank hunter who killed the Park siblings in person. Instead of sending an agent, you came yourself.”
“……”
Seol Min-ah closed her mouth, whether Kim Hyun-seok's words were true or not.
Was it like that.
It's not common for companies to gather in one place.
So I was suspicious, now I get it.
They weren't united, but accidentally met with the same purpose.
Moreover.
Usually scout offers are from company headquarters or agents.
But they came directly instead of sending agents.
Is it for scouting and deterrence.
At the same time as recruiting me to the company, they came to check directly how strong I am.
There are compatibility between attributes, but not all S-rank hunters are equally strong.
“I came first here? So I have to do the business first.”
“According to Kim Hyun-seok's words, we are gathered here, but it doesn't work like that.”
“Shall we try?”
“You'll regret it?”
Two people about to fight.
I watched them carefully.
Shin Seohyun from SJ company.
Park Heeseong from Baeksan Group.
Seol Min-ah from Seoho Group.
Hunters from Korean conglomerates except AJ came to find me.
And these are the ones who will die today.