episode_0070

70.

Small talk with the CEO was not pleasant.

It wasn’t supposed to be fun in the first place.

But if the opponent were Tedlar’s Elon ‘D’ Mask, it would be a different story.

The opponent is a living embodiment of the government and business world of the Republic of Korea.

You could call him a veteran.

‘I’m screwed.’

I could see the experience he had accumulated.

It’s easy to read people’s minds.

You can tell what the intention is just by looking at the gestures, speech, and behavior.

“Isn’t my daughter being bullied? Hahaha.”

“······.”

I tried to tighten my tie.

Is it because I tied it so tightly? My throat feels tight. As expected, the water upstream must be clean for the water downstream to be clean.

What if you grew up under such a monstrous woman?

Even I thought I was going crazy.

Perhaps because he thought my gloomy silence was a denial, Chairman Kang Cheo-kyung tapped my back several times. Despite the faint smile, the atmosphere was like an icy sheet of ice.

The gazes of Kang Jin-young and Kang Mi-young looking at this place were not all that kind.

His eyes were full of murderous intent. Well, family relationships are much more brutal than I thought. After all, there have been so many incidents and accidents lately.

“You’re not bothering me. Wow, you look so handsome in a suit. ”

“Thank you!”

“How great is it that you are working so hard to protect the country? I heard you are quite busy with our daughters.”

“Yes.”

“Then who would like it?”

for a moment…….

“?”

The accident has stopped.

It was originally a simple problem, but I knew what kind of trouble I would get into if I brought it up now.

My throat is sore from the tension.

Why? Because I am in front of a world-famous CEO?

“Everything is good.”

“Choose just one.”

“… … Everyone is pretty and nice. Sa, there are some misunderstandings, but honestly, it seems like everyone is getting along well. ”

“Do you have someone you like?”

I have to tell you the truth.

“No. I’ve never been in a relationship.”

“Really?”

“Yes.”

“The perfume smells quite strong.”

“Ah, Jinyoung gave it to me as a gift.”

“Mr. Jinyoung… … Hmm.”

A strange sight appeared in Kang Cheo-kyung’s eyes.

As if I was waiting for that answer.

“Who is in your heart?”

“No, really.”

“Ahem. Okay. Choi Jae-do?”

“Yes, Chairman.”

Kang Cheo-kyung talked to the manager like she had already gotten what she wanted. She looked at her watch. She didn’t even have time to go to the bathroom.

It’s an interview for the awakening soon. I feel drained and my body is sagging.

“Are you okay?”

“Brother!”

The duo Kang Jin-young and Kang Seo-jin came running towards Hodada. Both of them had worried tones. They glanced at each other and then slightly distanced themselves.

“I’m fine.”

I tried to smile.

I just laughed, it didn’t mean it was okay.

The first impression of Kang Sisters’ mother, that is, President Kang Cheo-kyung, was that she was wearing a mask.

The family relationship is bad.

The question itself smelled fishy.

If my words have a negative impact on my sister… …I have no choice but to answer as vaguely as possible.

What if one of them gets destroyed? Then my military life will be doomed.

‘I wish I could hug you all.’

But aren’t we colleagues and friends who crossed the line together?

My boyfriend may be fake, but at least I trust him!

Someday, when those three get married, I’m confident that I’ll give them a lot of money as a wedding gift. We’ve become quite close. Although, I had a bit of a ‘hardcore fan’ a few days ago.

“I’m sorry… … I’ll wait a moment when it’s over.”

“Brother, I’m sure you can do it. Fighting!”

The interview began, leaving my sister’s worries behind.

The interview was in the form of questions and answers.

“Okay, let’s get started.”

Kang Cheo-kyung, who was sitting in the center seat, slammed a wad of paper on the table and made a simple answer. When I asked Kang Jin-young about the story, he said that it was the first time something like this had happened and that he was flustered as well.

… … Since Kang Cheo-kyung is coming, there will definitely be someone interested.

Because the information that I am a regular has not been made public.

Kang Cheo-kyung glanced at my worried expression and then burst out laughing.

It was a hearty smile.

“Don’t be nervous. Aren’t you guys fighting to protect the country anyway? We just have to prove that we have the heart.”

There was an awkward cough in the audience. There was a bad smell coming from that side too.

[I wipe away the cold sweat at the atmosphere of seeing ‘Treewiki’ for the first time.]

[‘Super-Reconnaissance’ wiggles his eyebrows, saying, ‘Ahhh – this is the life of those in power?!’]

The interview continued. As soon as I answered a question, another question would come out like a potato stem. I was very tired.

“What can you do for the Republic of Korea?”

For the Republic of Korea?”

“Yes.”

I took out a handkerchief and wiped the cold sweat away.

‘I can’t say, ‘This country is so fucked up, I want to run away.’

Even now, those dark, maddening eyes are looking down at me.

I was tired and exhausted.

Maybe my face wasn’t too messed up. It’s a little funny.

‘Cheer up, you can do it. We need a trick to turn the mood around.’

Looking at the expressions on the judges’ faces right now—including Kang Cheo-kyung—they’re all staring at me as if they’re not interested.

Kang Jin-young was particularly bad. Kang Jin-young was on the far left side from where I was looking, and he couldn’t keep his hands and eyes still and kept shivering.

It was a face that had been cut off. Ugh, just looking at that blank expression was strangely scary.

[After thinking about ‘blocking’ for a moment, I ask if it’s okay to send this.]

[‘■■■■ eyes’ shrugs.]

“Good thoughts, good thoughts, good thoughts.”

“Should I do it? No, I have to endure it. The teacher said that I have to build it up little by little.”

“What are you going to do when you’re weak? You’ll just get beat up instead.”

I don’t know what you’re talking about.

Hmm, I guess it’s a tower raid.

Or Hong Seo-min?

I didn’t know you had that kind of taste. Anyway, I needed a plan to overcome this difficult situation.

‘If it has come to this, we must confront it head on.’

I made up my mind. I raised my hand for a moment. The association will provide the necessary resources. This is a first for me, though.

“Can I bring the blackboard and explain?”

Kang Cheo-kyung wiggled her eyebrows as if she was interested.

“It’s a blackboard, right?”

Soon after, association staff arrived, dragging a whiteboard.

I pushed away the chair I was sitting on and wrote down ’10 reasons why I should pass the promotion test.’

Still, I was a man who almost went to graduate school with only hunter studies theory.

[‘A fully capable hunter and a virgin professor… … Hehehe, he laughs sinisterly.’

[‘Auto Battle’ keeps nagging me to get some data.]

[‘TreeWiki’ compiles and submits data.]

[‘Blocked’ Lee Kang-mi-young says… … I got hurt!]

[I want to conquer the ‘■■■■ Eyes’ tower, but why are these guys the only ones?

[I’m clicking my tongue, wondering if it’s okay.]

[‘Regeneration’ is the answer, Kang Mi-young says, ‘It’s ripe!’]

[He laughs, saying, “That ‘super reconnaissance’ guy got stabbed.”]

I wish the mute function would download sooner.

Because I want to ‘block’ those guys too.

***

Hunter Association.

Interview room.

Catherine, who was in charge of the awakening management, was deeply troubled.

As a judge, she took a quick look at the first interviewee and checked their identity using the association tablet.

An extraordinary energy has already gathered.

[Will a new S-class hunter appear in South Korea? … ?!“It’s quite possible.”]

[Who is the hero who made it easy to suppress the hostage crisis?]

[Hunter Association, “I cannot reveal my identity because I am still in the middle of a promotion test.”]

Catherine reads the personal information.

She had many questions, big and small, but there was one question that was the biggest.

‘FUCK, why does South Korea waste such talented people?’

I turned off the screen after watching the hunter cam for a minute. There was no need to watch it. Everyone already knows it, so watching it again won’t change anything.

‘I have to take you to America.’

Skill, talent, judgment, and gambling acumen. In Catherine’s eyes, they were all top-notch.

The ability is also amazing. At least A-class. At most, S-class.

If you work at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, you will naturally develop a keen eye for observation.

This is a jackpot.

I wanted to smile and cheer like the person who got 777 at the Las Vegas casino. But I couldn’t. The judging isn’t over yet.

There are also enemies.

‘Japan is also keeping an eye on us.’

The Japanese man sitting on the left tapped the association tablet. The fiery red hair was impressive.

“Ugh.”

The Japanese woman smiled brightly.

This is Emika Ikeoka.

A member of the Japanese Cabinet Office and former agent of the Cabinet Intelligence and Research Office.

In particular, I still remember the good attitude he took when he was a member of the Public Coordination Unit specializing in Awakening Personnel, but now that he has transferred to the Cabinet Office.

“As expected… …This kind of talent.”

Ikeoka had the same thoughts as Catherine.

Awakened ones are a type of resource by national standards. The higher the level of the hunter, the more difficult it is to export them, and the higher the security level.

I can’t dare to abandon such a talented person. Ikeoka turned his head and asked Catherine.

“Fuun. Catherine-chan. Where would such a talent go when it comes to the regulation of awakened people in Korea?”

“Are you asking for the opinion of ‘America’? Are you asking for the opinion of one person named ‘Catherine’?”

In response to Catherine’s question, Ikeoka chose the latter.

Because I think we already know America’s opinion.

“Of course, as Catherine-chan knows, I asked for Catherine’s opinion. Hmm.”

Catherine said, clicking her tongue lightly.

“Of course you pass.”

“Is that so?”

Ikeoka folded his arms and nodded. Hmm, as expected, my opinion was right!─he said with a faint smile.

But Ikeoka’s expression soon darkened as if he was worried. Catherine was the same.

They came all the way to a foreign country to help their friend with an interview.

Right here, right here.

Since we had known each other for a long time, I readily accepted, but I didn’t expect this to happen.

“By the way, I’m worried about Jin-chan. He’s going to be past his prime soon, right?”

“That’s right. Moreover, with Miss Kang’s beauty and twelve talents, many men would have been moved.”

Catherine coughed for a moment and then looked at the interviewer.

Reasonable.

It was the man that Kang Jin-young was singing about recently. Someone looked him up and found out he was a big shot.

“Because he’s that kind of guy… … he couldn’t avoid having a hard time.”

“Even the all-round beauty Jin Jang is scared of her talent.”

Catherine and Ikeo nodded at the same time.

“It’s a woman’s psychology to feel possessive when it comes to a cool guy like that.”

Originally, the two of them were often at odds with Kang Jin-young.

It was a case where we became close friends before we knew it, as we faced each other and bickered.

Ikeoka and Catherine have already gotten married.

Only Kang Jin-young couldn’t even hold a man’s hand properly.

“Phew.”

“Khahahahahahaha!”

“No, don’t tease me······I’m real.”

I was having fun at a drinking party when suddenly a question arose.

‘If you have Kang Jin-young’s alpha female email, any man will fall for you.’

But you say it’s just love sickness?

I was just trying to look at the face, but suddenly I understood.

The way he explained things, the way he smiled, there was a bewitching charm that captivated people.

An iron wall is an iron wall.

As if telling me not to cross the line.

But what woman wouldn’t fall for the temptation of “Please eat me, “” while wagging her tail?

“Look at Jin-chan’s face right now.”

“······I’m completely possessed.”

The two judges had already decided on the answer in their hearts. They couldn’t abandon their friends.