episode_0018

18.

Humans are sophisticated machines made up of many organs.

When the appendages move clearly, the giant that is human becomes active.

Lee Seong-han squinted his eyes.

‘It’s true.’

There was a pure white thread woven into Cheongjinho’s limbs.

It wasn’t normal to have strings attached to your limbs.

“Or join the Hunter Association.”

“Hahaha, you’re being too harsh.”

Kang Jin-young continued speaking.

“Talent can’t be transferred that easily, Chairman. You already know that military hunters can’t be transferred easily due to various policies and regulations, right? Especially private organizations.”

Cheong Jin-ho’s face hardened like a bulldog.

As if he had let go of his freshly caught prey.

“Who is your wife?”

“Army cooperation plan. I work for the Awakened Defense Industry Company.”

Kang Jin-young continued to lie shamelessly.

“Where is your company?”

“You probably don’t know much about it because it’s a new company.”

“You don’t have to know because you’re young.”

“I’ve come over from the US. I’m currently recruiting Awakened people to test the equipment. Seonghan is one of them.”

The threads hanging from Cheong Jin-ho shook.

“I don’t think it’s something we should get involved in.”

“You don’t know how much I’ve contributed as a manager.”

Lee Seong-han felt a ripple effect from Cheong Jin-ho.

It’s tough and thin like a spider web.

The arms and limbs were connected, deeply intertwined with the flesh.

[‘■■■■ ■(EX)’ determines the essence of the target.]

《System : Information》

『 Cheongjinho 』

□ Occupation: [Ronin/Lonely Swordsman]

□ Characteristics

⤷ [Sword Ghost (S)], [First-class Swordsman (A)], [Weapon Polish (B+)], [Bitter Fight (B+)], [Crisis Grasping (C)], [Life as Thin as a Thread (D)] …

□ Skill

⤷ [Wind Stab], [Dagger], [Cut], [Indiscriminate Slashing], [Catch Your Breath], [Explosion of Guts], [Hasegai]…

◀ 1/4p ▶

Ronin.

Those who mainly handle swords and value chivalry.

He can be seen as a swordsman from a martial arts novel.

Looking back, the early Cheongjin-ho was so passionate that he fought while burning his own body.

He must have been in a few accidents and ended up like this.

[‘Super-Reconnaissance’ begins its analysis.]

[This is a material not recorded in the data.]

[It takes time to figure out.]

Okay, it’s just a matter of time before it’s revealed.

“Do I need it that much?”

Lee Seong-han has become lucky.

Now it’s time to figure out the intention.

Cheong Jin-ho laughed lightly.

“Oh, I forgot to mention it. You’re the new S-class. First, I’d like to congratulate you.”

“Yes?”

“You don’t know English, English? S-class. Judging from the abilities, there’s a grade I’ve never seen before. EX. Irregular, you know.”

Cheong Jin-ho put the cigarette he had been smoking in the ashtray.

Whether he was physically and mentally exhausted from the legal battle or not, his face was covered in wrinkles.

“Hong Seo-min.”

“Yes, Mr. President.”

“Massage.”

“Okay.”

Cheong Jin-ho put both legs on the table.

He nodded haughtily.

“Why don’t you stop acting like a petty person and think about it meaningfully? You’ll only get something out of it.”

Lee Seong-han also considered it at one point. What if he transferred to the Hunter Association?

Die.

It was definitely going to be physically divided into upper and lower body.

“You’re not going to do it, are you?”

“If you transfer, I’ll kill you. If you transfer, I’ll kill you.”

Kang Jin-young gave a life-threatening look.

Kheum.

A dry cough that continues quietly.

Lee Seong-han quietly opened his mouth.

“····I am still working as a public official for the country. Also, I don’t think it’s right to get involved with other private organizations for the sake of public safety.”

“You still don’t know much about the world, do you? Even the Hunter Association is public. Rather, that company is a private matter.”

“I want to gain practical experience.”

◦After stacking %◦?”

Kang Jin-young, who had become more relaxed, once again revealed his murderous intent.

“If you transfer, I’ll kill you. I’ll really kill you, you human. If you want to live, you’d better answer properly. I’ll even brag about your long-term, you human.”

“I want to live as a public figure.”

Oh, oh oh oh. Honey dripped from Kang Jin-young’s eyes.

The eyes are also pinkish… … probably because of color blindness.

Lee Seong-han shook his chair and created some distance.

[You have gained the trust of ‘Kang Jin-young.’]

[You excited ‘Kang Jin-young’.]

[I just interpreted that action as wanting to be ‘subordinate’ to ‘Kang Jin-young’.]

[You have satisfied the possessive desire of ‘Kang Jin-young’.]

[Your favorability level has increased.]

[Your favorability level has increased.]

[Current favorability is Lv. 37.]

My head hurts.

It’s already ominous what kind of favorability traits we’ll get.

“This damned bastard. I’m going to eat him up. Should I steal his seal and use it to write a job application? Or should I give him some drugs?”

Please don’t do that.

Lee Seong-han gulped.

[Your favorability level has increased.]

[Your favorability level has increased.]

Cheong Jin-ho rolled his tongue as if he was amazed by such a strange sight.

Despite his numerous rejections from other people.

I had a rough argument to personally realize the saying, ‘There is no tree that won’t fall after ten strikes.’

“It’s too late.”

“Oh, it’s not over yet!”

The meeting on ‘Lee Seong-han’s future after discharge and the deprivation of decision-making authority’ passed by like that for several hours.

***

Lee Seong-han checked his analog watch.

‘4:30.’

Since I came at the crack of dawn, it would be correct to say that I was locked up in the association for about 7 to 8 hours.

“I’m tired.”

Lee Seong-han began to nod off.

I’m very worried.

Wouldn’t Kang Mi-young be worried? She’ll definitely be waiting.

Given his personality, it’s obvious that he’ll do it himself.

Either way is possible.

Gulp.

‘Ah, I’m hungry.’

Now my stomach is getting hungry.

It’s already past lunch time.

Nearby restaurants are almost as valuable as gold.

Lee Seong-han wanted to leave this uncomfortable seat quickly.

Of course, bring your hunter’s license.

I came here for the global cause.

I can’t go back empty-handed.

“How about we stop here?”

“I can’t stop. The S-class must be managed by the association.”

“Other organizations may manage it. If you are an important person, you should separate public and private affairs. You can’t get involved in such trivial matters.”

“We should tear that crazy old man’s limbs off and bury him in the East Sea. Why is he so clingy?”

Lee Seonghan let out a sigh.

I sensed an ominous atmosphere in the conference room. It wasn’t because of Kang Jin-young.

‘The thread has stretched.’

Lee Seonghan narrowed his eyes.

Thin threads that appeared intermittently when he let his guard down, then stopped. Cheongjinho’s movements gradually slowed down.

The amount is also increasing.

“Agent, would you like to get up?”

“Yes, I hope to receive the license as soon as possible.”

“It’s probably not time to go yet.”

Inside the conference room, Cheong Jin-ho and the association staff reacted harshly.

By the way, doesn’t Kang Jin-young know that thread?

He’s not someone you can ignore.

Not even a dullard. Lee Seong-han nudged Kang Jin-young with his arm.

“Why?”

Kang Jin-young whispered quietly.

“Isn’t that strange?”

“What is it?”

“Things.”

“Real?”

Kang Jin-young is wandering around.

“What the hell are you talking about? There’s nothing there. What kind of thread are you talking about?”

“Stop talking nonsense and answer properly.”

“ in?”

Lee Seong-han had no interest in beating around the bush.

It was a habit that was ingrained while serving in the military.

I didn’t know it would start here.

“Something is off. This whole place. We need to get out of here immediately.”

He could see things that others could not.

It is thanks to the ability of [Super Reconnaissance] and [■■■■ ■] that you can check other people’s status windows.

I don’t know the exact name, but it was very effective.

‘Super reconnaissance. Did you spot him?’

[Intention confirmed.]

[Conveying information.]

[First of all, the target is not a ‘human’. In other words, it is not a living creature.]

‘fake?’

[The probability of this happening is 98.7%.]

[It is believed to be a counterfeit made of chaos magic.]

[Most of the beings currently inside here are fakes.]

[Kang Jin-young is excluded.]

‘So you’re not human.’

Lee Seonghan’s face became cold.

‘If that entity is a fake, there must be someone controlling it.’

[Found it.]

‘where are you?!’

[‘■■■■ ■’ penetrates the essence of this object.]

《System : Information》

『’Deceiver’ Hong Seo-min』

□ Occupation: [Puppeteer]. [S-class Hunter]

□ Characteristics

⤷ [Advanced Puppetry (SS)], [Perception Impairment (S)] [Sociopath (A)], [Conqueror (A)], [Sadistic (A)], [Ruthless (B)] …

—–

□ Skill

⤷ [Puppet Command-Grab], [Puppet Command-Delirium], [Puppet Summoning], [Thread Weaving], [Highest Level Hypnosis], [Give Instructions] …

◀ 1/4p ▶

[Overall: Excellent at human wave tactics using puppets. However, the individual abilities of the puppets being controlled are considerably lacking. Caution is advised.]

Lee Seong-han looked at Hong Seo-min.

Hong Seo-min crossed eyes with Lee Seong-han with a blank expression. His eyes were ominous. His red eyes were twisted into various colors.

Tsupababababat───!

[‘Mental Barrier’ blocks ‘Highest Level Hypnosis’.]

It was a trap.