Chapter 215: Kim Jinsung’s True Ultimate Goal

Episode 215

“As far as I know, Major Clans that establish themselves in the Center Zone rarely change, right?”

“Yeah, most of them have been there for at least a hundred years.”

Over 500 years had passed since the Sselepoh Continent appeared. The same went for Sselepoh City, the capital.

It had also been nearly 400 years since the Major Clans had gathered hunters to form the Paladins, a police force, and started controlling the New Continent.

Countless Major Clans had established themselves in the Center Zone over the years, but most of the clans that had been there 400 years ago still remained.

“Once they enter the Center Zone, they rarely engage in clan wars that could risk their survival. They receive tremendous benefits just by staying in the Center Zone, so why would they risk everything in a clan war?”

“So cases like PCC and Triunfo are extremely rare?”

“Very rare. The last time two clans fought to the death, like them, was a hundred years ago, between two clans from Vietnam.”

“That means…”

Kim Jinsung raised his glass and continued,

“There are many clans from other continents who want to enter the Center Zone but can’t.”

Park Do-joon nodded, watching him take a sip of his drink.

“It’s a natural consequence. The New Continent is where you can accumulate the most wealth and fame.

Do you think those greedy clans from other countries would just let go of this honey pot?

They must have tried everything, using force, power, and political maneuvering, to prevent others from entering.”

He then asked Kim Jinsung,

“So, you’re planning to bring in clans that haven’t been able to enter the New Continent yet?”

“Yes. Now is the perfect time.”

Kim Jinsung answered honestly.

“As you said, now that the entire New Continent is in chaos, it’s the only chance for them to reach for the honey pot. Those large clans from other countries, who have always been eyeing the New Continent, won’t miss this opportunity.

They might even be establishing their bases in the lawless ports as we speak.”

“Hmm…”

Park Do-joon frowned, a sign that he was deep in thought.

“So, you’re going to use these new clans to compete with the Major Clans in the Center Zone?”

“To be precise, I’m going to form a temporary alliance between the ‘anti-government groups’ and the new clans.”

“Temporary?”

“Yes. Only until we drive out the Major Clans from the Center Zone.”

He continued,

“And after that, an alliance will be impossible. There’s no way a permanent alliance can exist between ‘anti-government groups’ and clans who want to control the New Continent.”

He was right.

A group that wanted to become the core of the government and a group that wanted to abolish the government were polar opposites.

“But a temporary alliance is possible because of the common enemy, the current Major Clans. The enemy of my enemy is my friend.”

Park Do-joon nodded after a moment of contemplation.

“It’s a sound plan. Of course, the new clans will be weaker, but with the combined firepower of Ukobachi, including you, they’ll pose a significant threat to the current Major Clans.”

The entire Center Zone was already struggling to deal with Kim Jinsung alone.

And if rival clans, who posed the greatest threat to the existing power structure, started entering the New Continent…

It would be the biggest crisis the New Continent had ever faced. There had never been such widespread chaos in its history.

“If the temporary alliance wins, the new clans will replace the existing Major Clans in the Center Zone.”

“That’s right.”

“Then what’s the difference?”

Park Do-joon asked a fundamental question.

“If new clans take over the Center Zone, it’ll just be a change of names. The system will remain the same.

Sure, they’ll pretend to listen to us at first. But eventually, they’ll band together and monopolize everything in the New Continent.

You can’t deny that, can you? All those who have held power have ended up the same way!”

His voice rose, fueled by the resentment that had been building up inside him.

“If nothing changes, there’s no reason for us to ally with the new clans.

Why were anti-government groups formed in the first place? Why was Ukobachi created? Because we couldn’t stand to see a handful of people controlling the New Continent!

Why should we, who oppose the government, join hands with those who want to become the new government? Am I wrong?”

His voice had become almost a shout, perhaps due to Kim Jinsung’s lack of response.

“More importantly, you, a member of Ukobachi, shouldn’t even be talking about bringing in other clans!

Not just any other team, but Ukobachi, the representative of ‘anti-government groups’, the one who hates the government the most! Why are you saying such things?!”

“……”

“Answer me honestly, Kim Jinsung. Your answer will determine our future relationship.”

He stared directly into Kim Jinsung’s eyes and asked,

“What is your ultimate goal in the New Continent?”

It was a question loaded with meaning.

Was it a world without a government, where everyone was equal, like other ‘anti-government group’ hunters desired?

Or was it a world with a new government, led by Kim Jinsung?

He was asking which world Kim Jinsung truly desired.

Kim Jinsung met his gaze for a long time, silent.

He finally spoke after a long pause.

* * *

The next morning,

“…Ugh…”

Park Do-joon groaned as he slowly sat up in bed, his head pounding.

His hair was a mess, his face contorted in pain from a hangover. He looked around for water.

He looked like any other ordinary man who had drunk too much the night before.

‘…He’s gone.’

He looked at the empty bed next to him and realized that Kim Jinsung had already left.

It was always the same after they celebrated with drinks. He would wake up late with a hangover, and Kim Jinsung would be gone.

‘If only I had a high power level like Kim Jinsung, I could cure my hangover with Mana… Ugh, my head.’

Unfortunately, he wasn’t a hunter who had established himself in the New Continent. He couldn’t use Mana to cure his hangover like other high-level hunters.

He got out of bed with difficulty and drank a glass of cold water.

He felt slightly better and looked out the window at the bright morning sky.

“…It must have been noisy last night.”

He saw black smoke rising from various parts of the Center Zone.

It was probably the work of some anti-government groups.

“I hope they weren’t captured and revealed my identity…”

It wouldn’t be a problem even if they did. He wasn’t stupid enough to reveal his true identity to others.

But there was always a chance that he could be caught and interrogated. He had taken precautions, but you never knew.

**Ding.**

His phone on the table buzzed with a message notification.

He picked up the phone and checked the message.

It was from Kim Junghyun, his only employee.

I’ve gathered information on the matter you instructed me to investigate last night.

This is information on the number of clans from other continents that have infiltrated the four major ports, excluding the existing Major Clans.

We’ve confirmed that a total of 21 clans have infiltrated, including one from Korea.

All 21 clans are large, top-ranked clans in their respective countries, and they’ve all been openly expressing their desire to enter the New Continent.

I’ve attached a detailed list in a separate file.

‘A Korean clan entered the New Continent?’

He downloaded the attached file and checked the list.

His expression changed in surprise.

‘They came to the New Continent? That’s unexpected… Are they aiming for a comeback?’

He scanned the list of clans from other countries and nodded.

‘This is quite a list. If we ally with these clans, we won’t be at a disadvantage against the clans in the Center Zone.’

And these 21 clans weren’t all. More clans would be entering the New Continent soon.

One thing was certain: the more clans entered, the more difficult it would become for the existing Major Clans in the Center Zone.

‘This might make it easier for Kim Jinsung to achieve his goal.’

He remembered Kim Jinsung’s answer from last night.

[…My goal is simple. To become the strongest on Earth.]

He had answered after a long silence, and Park Do-joon had immediately countered,

[Strongest on Earth? You’re already strong enough to aim for that!

What I want to know is what you’re going to do after you become the strongest? You must have something in mind, with the anti-government groups following you and the new clans potentially joining you.

Are you going to form a new government, or…?]

[To restore everything to its original state.]

[…What?]

Kim Jinsung had explained, seeing his confused expression,

[To become the strongest on Earth, untouchable by anyone, and reach the end of the demon world dungeons and the heavenly realm dungeons.

To defeat the cause of all this at the end and restore everything to its original state.

A world without dungeons, monsters, or hunters. That’s my goal.]

He had looked directly at Park Do-joon and continued,

[If there are no dungeons or monsters, there will be no need to fight over the government. The reason people fight for power in the New Continent is to control the dungeons and hunt monsters for profit.]

He was right.

People flocked to the New Continent because it had many high-level dungeons filled with valuable monsters.

It meant that if there were no ‘dungeons’, there would be no reason to come to the barren New Continent.

[When that happens, everyone will probably return to their homelands. To their home countries, which are much more prosperous than this New Continent, where they no longer have to fear for their lives from monsters.

Everyone returning to their original lives in their homelands. A world without monsters or dungeons, like it was 500 years ago.

A world where countless children don’t have to start their lives as orphans.

That’s the world I want.]

Park Do-joon was speechless, his jaw slightly agape, hearing his unexpected answer.

[I’m bringing in anti-government groups and new clans purely for my own benefit.

Right now, I’m a wanted fugitive who can’t even enter dungeons freely. But if new clans take over and establish a new order, I’ll be free to do as I please.

That’s the reason I’m bringing them in. Not for some grand cause, but for my own future.]

He had concluded his explanation.

[To reach the end of the demon world dungeons and the heavenly realm dungeons, under the protection of the new clans.

That’s my ultimate goal.]

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