Episode 76.
Soeun was fidgeting like an anxious puppy.
On the other hand, you keep bringing your smartphone to your ear.
I kept fidgeting with the screen and wiggling my fingers.
It certainly looks like something is going on.
Siwoo slowly approached Soeun.
“What’s wrong?”
“Ah! Mr. Si, Siu?”
So-eun was startled and trembled.
Although I didn’t really try to hide my presence.
It seemed like he was so busy that he didn’t even notice Siwoo approaching.
“What’s wrong?”
“Oh, that’s….”
So-eun couldn’t continue speaking easily.
He was biting his lower lip slightly, his expression clearly showing his concern.
But that was only for a moment.
“I can’t get in touch with Lee Jun.”
Soeun opened her mouth slowly.
And the name Lee Jun-ra.
“Are you talking about So-eun’s younger sibling?”
“yes.”
Soeun nodded slightly.
Siwoo thought for a moment and then asked Soeun.
“Since when have you not been in contact with me?”
“Since yesterday. I haven’t heard from you since I got the call that you were entering the Turtle Dragon Dungeon.”
“hmm.”
A day has passed since entering the dungeon.
It was certainly something to be considered strange.
“Have you checked with the management?”
When you clear a dungeon, you have to report it to the management office.
To be exact, once you leave the dungeon, you have to report it to the management office in some way.
Have you cleared the dungeon?
Or maybe you couldn’t clear the dungeon.
Either way, I had to check.
“Yes. But on the day I went in, they said it was cleared.”
“But we haven’t been in contact yet.”
“yes.”
surely.
There was a reason why So-eun was so worried.
Siwoo’s expression became serious without him realizing it.
Could it be because of Siwoo’s expression?
“There’s nothing wrong with Lee Jun-i, right?”
Soeun asked with an anxious look.
What am I doing now?
Siwoo smiled faintly and reassured Soeun.
“There won’t be any problem. If it’s inside a dungeon, then it might be fine, but if you’ve cleared it, then who would dare touch a B-rank hunter?”
“but….”
“I might have had a drink with my party members to celebrate clearing the dungeon. At 20, that’s a good age to do that.”
“Lee Jun-i isn’t the type of person who would do that….”
“Above all, isn’t individuality super-regeneration? You will never have to worry. As the saying goes, no news is good news. Nothing will happen.”
Could it be because of Siwoo’s words?
So-eun’s worries were alleviated a little.
Siwoo checked Soeun’s expression and spoke carefully.
“Just in case. Let’s report it to the inspection office.”
The inspection agency does not only arrest criminals.
You could say that he handles all cases related to hunters.
That’s the Hunter Police Station.
“Yes. I have to go right now. Thank you very much, Siwoo.”
Soeun smiled and walked away.
And why is that?
I didn’t feel Soeun’s usual bright energy.
Soeun is moving away.
Siwoo looked at Soeun like that and walked along with her.
“Mr. Siwoo?”
Soeun asked in surprise.
Siwoo said as he followed Soeun next to him.
“I’ll go with you.”
“Huh? No, it’s okay. Siwoo is busy, I can do it by myself.”
So-eun stubbornly refused.
Well, Soeun isn’t a little kid.
There was no way that the CEO of Soeun Mulsan couldn’t do something like that.
Siwoo was not unaware of that fact.
The reason why he agreed to go with me was simple.
“I think it will help if I go.”
Because Siwoo’s presence will be helpful.
The Inspection Bureau is the Hunter Police Department, which handles cases related to the Awakened and Hunters.
And thousands of reports are received every day.
Naturally, there was a severe shortage of manpower.
So even if you report it, it takes a long time for the case to be investigated.
If you don’t think it’s an emergency, you just have to wait.
This was especially true in cases such as missing person reports.
In the end, there were many cases where things didn’t move until there was a fuss.
It could be said that it was a bitter and regrettable reality.
That’s probably why.
Even if So-eun had reported it, there was a high possibility that an investigation would not be conducted.
It was only a day ago that So-eun’s younger sibling went missing.
In terms of time, it wasn’t even 24 hours ago.
It was obvious that only a report would be received and no investigation would be conducted.
But if Siwoo went, it would be a different story.
Because the inspection country is currently keeping a close eye on Siwoo.
Why else would Baek Seon-je, the director of the inspection bureau, come to see him in person?
Of course, I haven’t touched it much since then.
But it was certain that they were watching with interest.
A Siwoo like that reports him missing?
“I know someone in the inspection country.”
It would definitely help.
* * *
The inspection country’s report was processed without difficulty.
And it could turn out just as Siwoo had expected.
‘You said Lee Min-jung…’
The guard from the inspection department I met during the Gangdo-cheol incident.
I heard that he is quite skilled.
His nickname is Human Baekjeong.
no wonder.
The atmosphere I felt at that time felt murderous.
Anyway, she took charge of the case herself.
This will certainly lead to an investigation.
As of now, all that could be done had been done.
but.
‘I’m worrying for no reason.’
Of course, I couldn’t help but be concerned.
That was understandable, because So-eun’s expression kept bothering him.
Even if it was Siwoo right now, it would have been like that.
If I couldn’t contact Seo-ah, I would have felt the same way.
‘I guess we’ll just have to wait for now.’
But as expected, there was nothing I could do now.
Above all, Siwoo had too much to do right now.
One of those many things to do.
Wedge─!
A flash of light passed before Siwoo’s eyes.
The black-haired beauty seen behind it.
Han Chae-rin rushed at Si-woo with fierce momentum.
I didn’t feel alive.
Even if you use your sword without strength, it is not a sincere fight.
‘Why is this skinny kid so strong?’
Still, the momentum within was unusual.
As expected, Han Chae-rin.
Siwoo said, deflecting Han Chae-rin’s sword with difficulty.
Kaang─!
“Taegeuk (太極) is based on the idea of yin and yang. Yin and yang (陰陽) refer to the opposing properties that create all things in heaven and earth. It refers to the energy (氣) of the creation and change of all things.”
Han Chae-rin continued to swing her sword at Si-woo.
But it wasn’t just about swinging it around.
The secret of Taegeuk (太極) that Siwoo is now telling us.
Han Chae-rin interpreted it herself and created her own swordsmanship.
“In yin-yang, yin (陰) refers to the shape of clouds covering the sun. Therefore, it means clouds, north, and women. On the contrary, yang (陽) refers to the shape of the sun coming out of the clouds. It means sunny area, south, and men.”
Kang! Kaang─!
“These two seem to be in opposition at first glance, but in reality, they depend on each other to create and establish things. It is the principle of existence. It can be said to be a harmony that circulates and calls each other.”
Knock!
Kaaaaang─!
“Therefore, the core of the Tai Chi (太極) lies in the transformation of force (化勁). The transformation of force means harmony. The Tai Chi of death and no remaining resentment (死無餘恨) is the coexistence of comfort. If you can realize this principle and capture it in your sword….”
Siwoo swung his sword lightly.
Then Chae-Ang─!
The sword that Han Chae-rin swung bounced back greatly.
Han Chae-rin’s eyes widen in surprise.
“Like this, you can easily neutralize your opponent’s attacks.”
“……”
Han Chae-rin lowered her head and looked down at her sword.
For some reason, he seemed quite disappointed.
Could it be because his attacks were blocked in vain?
Or maybe it was because I didn’t understand what Siwoo was saying.
“It’s difficult… I guess.”
It occurred to me that maybe it was both.
“You are doing quite well now.”
It’s not that it wasn’t true, Han Chae-rin really was like that.
The secret of Taegeuk that Siwoo told me.
It was Jang Sam-bong’s Taegeuk (SS), and its rank was SS.
To borrow the words of Hercules, something that humans cannot dare to learn.
But Han Chae-rin was following it little by little.
Although it was small, he was definitely making it his own.
‘I don’t have any insight so I can’t understand anything.’
It was full of stories that made me wonder what the heck they were talking about.
In the video, I couldn’t understand a single thing Jang Sam-bong was saying.
But really, Han Chae-rin.
He was as smart as he was talented.
“Don’t worry, I’ll tell you over and over again until you get used to the sword.”
“thank you.”
Han Chae-rin returned to her original expression.
So he came back with a cold expression without any emotion.
Siwoo said, sharpening his sword.
“Then let’s end today’s class here.”
Han Chae-rin also put her sword back into its scabbard.
And it stayed there and didn’t move.
It seemed like he was mulling over what had just happened.
The appearance of not neglecting one’s efforts.
As expected, it was Han Chae-rin.
“Then I will go now.”
Siwoo walked slowly.
Because there was literally a mountain of work to do.
To be exact, in order to achieve the A-rank Hunter rank I was aiming for, I didn’t have time to do this.
Just as I was about to leave,
“I think it will be resolved within a month.”
Han Chae-rin has been talking.
And Siwoo tilted his head without realizing it.
No, what are you talking about all of a sudden?
I knew that Han Chae-rin’s way of talking was to cut off everything and cut to the chase.
But what is this?
Isn’t it like the torso was cut off?
At that moment, I was tilting my head wondering what was going on.
“What you told me last time.”
“Last time? What did I do last time… Ah.”
Only then was Siwoo able to understand what Han Chae-rin was saying.
“Are you talking about the construction permit thing?”
“yes.”
No, then you can just say it like that.
No. Is that what you said?
Oh, that’s enough.
‘One month.’
Siwoo was lost in thought for a moment.
And it seemed… just right.
So it seemed like it would roughly coincide with the time when all the construction materials would be ready.
I was worried that the construction permit might not be issued.
As expected, Han Chae-rin.
He was a transcendent being who reigned above the law.
“thank you.”
“It’s nothing.”
Han Chae-rin didn’t react at all as if nothing had happened.
Siwoo walked away again, leaving Han Chae-rin behind.
We had to hurry up and get everything ready within a month.
Han Chae-rin stood still in that spot, as if she intended to continue practicing.
As I was leaving the SH Hunter Guild building, suddenly.
“Eek!”
Someone looked terrified at the sight of Siwoo.
None other than Han Chae-rin’s teammate who went to the Fenrir Dungeon with her last time.
Among them, a woman who was a magician hunter was terrified when she saw Siwoo.
Did you come from raiding a dungeon?
Traces of battle were visible here and there.
Behind her, other team members appeared.
“Jimin, what are you doing instead of going in?”
“Oh, that’s….”
“Huh? You?”
They also found Siwoo and smiled brightly.
“Aren’t you Siwoo? Are you on your way to train with the team leader?”
“Oh, yes. I just finished and was about to leave.”
Siwoo nodded slightly in response.
I didn’t know my team members’ names because I only met them a few times.
Still, we were close enough to say hello when we met.
And Han Chae-rin’s team members were quite happy to see Si-woo.
To be exact, everyone felt grateful to Siwoo.
He said that he was able to survive the Fenrir Dungeon thanks to Siu.
Just one person.
“Hee, heek…!”
For some reason, only the magician woman was afraid of Siwoo.
“I hope I can raid with Siwoo again sometime soon.”
“Then I will come up with a proper strategy.”
“Hahahaha! I’ll be looking forward to it.”
Siwoo parted ways with them, exchanging some light jokes.
Siwoo came out of the office building like that.
Siwoo headed straight to the management office.
Then suddenly.
‘Come to think of it….’
I need to tell Hercules about the video content.
I’ve been so busy lately that I forgot about it.
To be exact, I couldn’t even contact him.
‘I wonder why this guy is upset.’
I should at least try to contact you on my way there.
* * *
Seoul Branch, Hunter Inspection Bureau.
“Team Leader. This is about the missing person report for Kim Lee-Jun.”
“What happened?”
“First of all, I think it would be better for you to look at this first.”
Instead of answering, Jeong Su-ah handed over a piece of paper.
“These are the identities of the party members who entered the dungeon with Kim Yi-jun.”
Lee Min-jung calmly checked the contents.
Five party members excluding Kim Yi-jun.
Their birthplaces, ages, and genders were all different.
But there was one thing in common that stood out clearly.
“Illegal Awakener?”
“To be exact, they are hunters suspected of being illegal awakeners. Here, everyone except Kim Yi-jun.”
Lee Min-jung’s eyes became sharp.
That means one thing.
“You were deliberately targeting Kim Yi-jun?”
From the beginning, the party was planned with Kim Yi-jun in mind.
But this didn’t make any sense.
Because there was no reason for that.
Why would those suspected of being illegal awakeners target ordinary hunters?
They are all stuck together like this.
There was absolutely no reason to take the risk of getting caught and getting your tail stepped on at any moment.
Look at it now.
Didn’t the tail get caught like this?
So, it could be said that the claim that he was targeting Kim Yi-jun was a bit of a guess.
but.
If there was a good reason for that, it would be a different story.
“They say Kim Yi-jun’s personality is super regenerative.”
Lee Min-jung’s eyebrows twitched.
Super regeneration.
The ability to maximize the body’s resilience.
“It is said that it is an A+ grade and can regenerate even if its limbs are cut off.”
It could be said that it was truly an incredible ability.
And when you piece together the puzzle of the criminal element, a picture is completed.
Experiments for illegal awakeners.
“I think they’re planning to kidnap Kim Yi-jun and conduct a human experiment.”
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