Chapter 142
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 142
Chapter Title: The True Bow Negotiation
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Ha fuck, this is really bullshit.
Lee Hwarang climbed out of the capsule and smoked a cigarette down to the filter.
His face was twisted as much as it could be.
He had thought he could snag the bow just by barging into Hoyoung recklessly.
But the guy was no pushover.
He even provoked him at a masterful level, and in the end, Lee Hwarang fell for it hook, line, and sinker.
But what the hell was this?
He got pummeled by a level 203 Martial Artist without landing a single proper attack.
It was so embarrassing he couldnt even admit he was level 347 anywhere.
Sure, the guy was a Bow Master, but there was a whopping 144-level gap.
And just because he was a ranged DPS class didnt mean he was totally helpless in close quarters.
Thanks to his efforts so far, he figured hed supplemented his melee game enough to squash a level 203 Martial Artist flat.
But somehow, the bastard dodged every single one of his attacks and counterattacked to end his life.
Fuck, I cant just give up like this.
Lee Hwarang pulled out his smartphone and texted Park Jin-hyuk.
Park Jin-hyuk: Hwarang, we got stripped of our executive positions.
The reply from Park Jin-hyuk was a notice that theyd been demoted from executive roles.
He hurriedly called Park Jin-hyuk.
The call connected right away.
Hey, you okay?
Does it sound like Im okay? Im gonna die because of you. For real.
There wasnt a shred of energy in Park Jin-hyuks voice.
Hearing about what Sa Jae-hyeok had put him through made Lee Hwarang feel sorry for dragging his friend into this mess.
Hey sorry. But the odds of that bow ending up in my hands just got a lot higher.
Ha, higher?
Park Jin-hyuk reacted with utter disbelief.
After falling for the provocation and attackingkillingtheir guild members, now what?
Yeah. Now Sa Jae-hyeok has no choice but to step in personally. You know what that means, right?
Hey did you even hear me? We got demoted from executives, I said?
Lee Hwarang scoffed.
Hey, Sa Jae-hyeok demoting me from executive? Cant you tell its just temporary?
Just temporary?
After pulling that idiotic stunt, why do you think he didnt boot me from the guild entirely?
So you do know it was idiotic
Fuck, cut the other crap.
Well probably because youre still useful.
Bingo. After I went this far, Sa Jae-hyeok definitely knows now. That the Red Dragon True Bow is with that bastard.
Sa Jae-hyeok was the type whod do anything to build up Shinwa.
Cut loose someone like him, who was essential firepower for Shinwa?
No way in hell.
Sa Jae-hyeok would absolutely go after the Red Dragon True Bow.
You really think so?
Just trust me and wait.
Lee Hwarang was confident.
Black Flame can only be ignited by the Red Dragon.
It was a phrase hed found while collecting the Red Dragon armor set.
In other words, the weapon that guy had was a Red Dragon item.
And there was only one Red Dragon weapon.
A bowthe Red Dragon True Bow.
Sa Jae-hyeok knew that too.
A day after Lee Hwarangs death, Shinwas Sa Jae-hyeok visited Hoyoung.
Nice to see you again since the event.
Yes. Though its under unfortunate circumstances, so it leaves a bad taste. Please, come inside.
Thank you.
Sa Jae-hyeok entered the reception room with Yeo Sun-woo.
The reception room that Lee Hwarang had trashed was fully restored via the guild system and spotless.
As we contacted you, Shinwa Guild executive Lee Hwarang made a grave mistake against one of our guild members.
Haha, Im truly sorry about that as well.
Sa Jae-hyeok clenched his fist tightly.
His pride stung at the reality of having to apologize to riffraff like Hoyoung.
Yeo Sun-woo continued without sparing him a glance.
Lee Hwarang ended up dying in the process but the fact remains that he struck first.
I have no face to show.
Making excuses would only give them more ammo.
In situations like this, the smart move was to bow your head and own the mistake.
No matter how much it bruised his ego, there was no need to shoulder massive risk just to protect his pride.
Then youre aware that Hoyoung has no intention of letting this slide?
Yes. Of course.
Sa Jae-hyeok pulled out a pre-prepared gold pouch and offered it to him.
Hm? Whats this?
100,000 gold.
The pouch was stamped with the amount: 100,000.
100,000 gold.
That was 1 billion won.
It was solid compensation for damages, but Yeo Sun-woo had no plans to settle for gold alone.
100,000 gold You dont seriously think this makes it go away, do you?
They needed real punishment for Lee Hwarang.
Of course not. Weve already stripped Lee Hwarang and Park Jin-hyuk of their executive positions. Were sending them to the bottom ranks to start from scratch.
Executive positions revoked.
Shinwa had already carried out the punishment before coming to Hoyoung.
Yeo Sun-woo gave a small nod at the swift handling.
I see.
Were sorry. I humbly ask Hoyoung to show mercy. Ill make damn sure nothing like this happens again.
It was fulfilling their duty as a guild.
At this point, even Hoyoung would have to lean toward settling amicably.
He hated handing over 100,000 gold to Hoyoung, but this was the best option.
Understood. Since the Shinwa Guild Master has gone this far, well have to let it go this time.
Yeo Sun-woo also judged that wrapping it up here was best for both sides.
Thank you. That said I hear the root of this mess was the Red Dragon True Bow Is that right?
Yes? Yes, thats correct.
As Yeo Sun-woo nodded, Sa Jae-hyeok pulled out another gold pouch and set it down.
This one was stamped with 2,000,000.
An astronomical 200 billion won.
This is?
The Red Dragon True Bow. Id like you to sell it to Shinwa.
The compensation and apology were just pretexts.
That was the real reason Sa Jae-hyeok had come to Hoyoung in person.
Lee Hwarang might be reckless, but he wasnt completely brainless.
He must have spotted the Red Dragon True Bow, so hed come sniffing around and caused a scene.
2 million gold.
Hundreds of times the price of a normal unique weaponbecause the value of the set effect was immense.
From Hoyoungs perspective, with Lee Hwarang holding the armor set, they couldnt even dream of the set bonus.
So they had no choice but to pay top dollar, including that value, to take the gear.
Im sorry, but our guild member says he doesnt have that weapon. Please take it back.
Yeo Sun-woo slid the 2 million gold pouch back toward Sa Jae-hyeok.
Sa Jae-hyeok shook his head.
I heard he ignited Black Flame. That confirms its the Red Dragon True Bow.
Hed already verified it through Lee Ji-seok and Lee Yeon-su.
Black Flame, which only the Red Dragon could ignite.
Since Black Flame had risen, it had to be the Red Dragon True Bow.
Why are you so sure Black Flame is exclusive to the Red Dragon True Bow?
Its a clue I uncovered while collecting the Dragon armor. Its certain.
Hm
I beg you like this. You know how much effort Shinwa has poured into obtaining that weapon.
Yeo Sun-woo hesitated.
For Sa Jae-hyeok to push this hard meant no half-measures would make him back off.
But he couldnt unilaterally accept 2 million gold either.
Selling items was entirely Jeong Hoons call.
This doesnt seem like something I can decide. For now, Ill call the guild member in question.
Thank you.
Sa Jae-hyeok grinned.
Hed demoted Lee Hwarang from executive, but the guy was too valuable a card to discard.
Especially if his potential fully bloomedhe could rise to a true Divine Archer.
Add the full Red Dragon set, and the synergy would be insane.
The Red Dragon True Bow was a must-have.
At the same time.
Jeong Hoon was sitting upstairs from the reception room, waiting.
This feels kinda bad since its my fault this happened.
Anima spoke with a sorry expression.
Jeong Hoon shook his head.
Whys it your fault? Its all that bastards greed.
Exactly. If you hadnt found me, owner, I mightve ended up with him.
Mukho, you sly one.
Pretty sharp, huh?
If Jeong Hoon hadnt found the Red Dragon True Bow, Anima would be in Lee Hwarangs hands by now.
No soul stone to revive her, just diligently contributing to the Red Dragon full set effect.
Anyway, cant I just show myself and call it done?
Like Anima said. Hurry and finish the third class change, then head to the next village!
Mukho was nagging.
Ever since acquiring the Light Stone, hed been hounding Jeong Hoon daily, even a little.
Level up faster.
Job change quicker and move to the next village.
He must really want to restore his lost abilities.
Just wait a bit.
Lee Hwarang wouldnt give up on the Red Dragon True Bow.
Hed definitely try some other way to snag it.
The guy was the type to obsess stupidly over anything he wanted.
Knock. Knock.
Jeong Hoon-ssi, its Yeo Min-ji. Looks like you need to head down to the reception room. Is that okay?
Right on cue.
His predictions never missed.
Yes. Ill head down now.
Jeong Hoon followed Yeo Min-jis guidance down to the reception room.
Yeo Sun-woo and Sa Jae-hyeok were seated there.
Hoon, youre here?
Yeo Sun-woo looked apologetic for not handling it himself.
Yes.
Jeong Hoon flashed a bright smile.
It meant hed expected this all along, so no big deal.
Im Shinwa Guild Master Sa Jae-hyeok.
Sa Jae-hyeok stood from his seat and greeted Jeong Hoon.
His attitude was exceedingly polite, so Jeong Hoon returned the courtesy.
Yes. Im Hoon from Hoyoung Guild.
One of our guild members committed a grave offense. I humbly beg your forgiveness.
Its fine. Im the one who crushed him, after all.
Haha Is that so?
For a split second, Sa Jae-hyeoks face stiffened.
Crushing a Shinwa Guild executiveeven phrasing it that way had to sting.
Jeong Hoon pretended not to notice and cut to the chase.
So, whatd you call me here for?
The Red Dragon True Bow. Id like you to sell it to Shinwa.
Red Dragon True Bow?
Yes.
Sa Jae-hyeok picked up the pouch on the table and offered it to Jeong Hoon.
It was stuffed with a whopping 2 million gold.
2 million? Whys your asking price so damn high?
Are you kidding? Theyre valuing me at a measly 2 million gold?
Mukho was impressed, while Anima reacted with disbelief.
Sorry, but I dont have the Red Dragon True Bow.
Jeong Hoon couldnt accept the pouch.
How do you sell an item you dont even have?
At his refusal, Sa Jae-hyeoks expression hardened slightly.
Then can you prove it?
Prove it?
Yes. Prove that the weapon you ignited Black Flame with isnt the Red Dragon True Bow.
Why should I have to prove that?
Jeong Hoon tilted his head.
Even if he did have it, ownership was his.
It was his call to sell, so demanding proof was ridiculous.
Of course, Im not asking you to prove it for free. If you do, Ill pay 1 million gold on the spot.
Prove it, and get 1 million gold.
A cool 10 billion won.
And if I dont?
Then sell me that bow you ignited Black Flame withfor 2 million gold.
Sa Jae-hyeok knew he couldnt prove it.
That was why hed dangled the 1 million gold carrot.
Then add one extra condition to that 1 million gold.
But what came out of Jeong Hoons mouth threw Sa Jae-hyeoks expectations off.
Extra condition?
Suspend Lee Hwarang for 1 year.
1 year suspension?
That much might actually tempt me.