episode_0109

A larger crowd than expected gathered in an instant.

Not only was the Hunter Management Association’s location in the central part of the city highly accessible, but the direct call from the association’s president was enough to make newspapers and broadcasters come rushing in.

Moreover, not a small number of people, but dozens of armed personnel were moving to the Hunter Management Association.

It would have been impossible to stop the word from spreading without anyone knowing…

Not only the press but also ordinary citizens began to form long lines as if they had come out to cheer on the streets.

“Why…Why does it seem like the number of people keeps increasing? Team leader…Isn’t this strange?”

“This is a matter for the representatives to deal with among themselves. We just stand by and wait for orders.”

Seeing the team leader’s unusually stern face, Choi Seung-min of the Hyeonseong Guild also begins to get very nervous.

“What are you talking about? Is there some kind of war going on? Specification?”

“What kind of war is going on, my friend? In the middle of the city, at the Hunter Management Association headquarters.”

“Then why are all those jerks wearing swords? The faces look like famous hunters who often appear on TV…”

“From what I heard, there is some kind of minor dispute between the association and the large guild… Let’s take a look.”

Grand Guild CEO Hwang began to feel quite burdened by the crowds of people and reporters.

The quieter it was, the better.

It is true that the association was clearly at fault for causing a rift in the hunter society by arbitrarily breaking existing practices, but if the entire story was examined, it was obvious that collusive relationships between large guilds and the association would also be revealed.

Could it be that he moved too hastily after listening to Asung Guild’s CEO Hong?

Looking at CEO Hwang frowning for a moment, the representatives next to him start talking.

“CEO Hwang…Did you anticipate that such a large crowd would gather?”

“Hmm…I too…I never thought the media would move this fast… Wow, where did the word get out…”

“President of the Association…I have just received a call from our information team. They say it was all the work of the president of the association to quickly attract media companies. Even though they asked him to come out, he didn’t come out and it looks like he was still making phone calls inside there.”

“Holy shit! The association has nothing to be proud of…how can they make things so big!”

Several representatives, led by Representative Hwang, can be heard muttering in silence.

As I turn around, I can see the signature hunters of the large guilds, all heavily armed, waiting with determined expressions.

It would be meaningless to say that all of the top hunters in Korea were now here.

Of course, the top rankers and the guilds they belong to were all missing…

8 large guild sign hunters.

No one could ignore or look down on them.

but

The picture wasn’t good.

Even if it is only a place to question right and wrong,

In the middle of the city, dozens of armed hunters are camped out in front of the Hunter Management Association headquarters.

If you look at the picture itself, it was very dangerous and provocative.

“It went well anyway. Isn’t there a need to use this opportunity to show the entire country the status of a large guild? The sight of the Hunter Management Association and its president agreeing without hesitation will be broadcast on the airwaves. Then, the association will never be able to handle things carelessly again. Let’s quickly compete.”

Hong Taek-young, former representative of Asung Guild, encourages other representatives who may be feeling discouraged.

Since we had already come this far, there was no turning back.

Representative Hwang and the rest of the representatives shared a look, then quickly walked towards the main entrance of the building.

It was then.

Before they could take a few steps, they saw several people coming out of the building.

At the forefront of those people were the association president Jang Dae-han and Kang Ji-hoon, who suddenly appeared at the top of the rankings.

“…I can’t help but express my disappointment to the president of the association for making guests wait so long.”

Representative Hwang takes the lead and greets the president of the association with a quite polite tone.

“Customer… Representative Hwang, how can you treat people who barged into the yard without a word, armed with knives, as guests…”

Upon hearing the sorrowful voice of the association’s president, Jang Dae-han, CEO Hwang begins to feel even more jealous.

“Don’t you know why we do this? President of the Association, why have you changed so much? ”

“CEO Hwang… The association, no, the grand president of the association, is finally trying to take the right path. Why are you so angry at someone who realizes that he has been walking on the wrong path for a long time and is now trying to walk on the right path?”

“Are you feeling angry!!!! Big guild, are you laughing at us!!!”

“That’s right, Chairman of the Association! That’s too much!”

“I didn’t know you were such a reckless person, President of the Association!!”

Next to Representative Hwang, even the representatives of other large guilds began to offer their support, one by one.

“Here is a petition expressing our injustice.”

Representative Hwang picks up a stack of documents and approaches the president of the association to hand them over.

However, for some reason, the president of the association just stared at CEO Hwang without reading him or even taking it out of the envelope.

“Couldn’t you have come alone and submitted the petition? Or… sending a subordinate…”

It was a voice reprimanding themselves for bringing in so many armed troops.

“If only!!! Would you have listened to us? I’m sure you don’t really know why I did this. Why on earth have you gathered so many reporters and citizens? These days, I have no idea what the president of the association is up to!”

“Huh…”

The grand president of the association closes his eyes and shakes his head.

His expression showed deep sadness, but the other representatives, including Representative Hwang, could not understand the meaning of that expression.

Even after seeing this many troops, they did not look surprised or afraid.

Sad?

Why on earth does that expression appear on the president of the association’s face right now? Is it because he still doesn’t understand the situation?

Representative Hwang continued speaking while swallowing many questions.

“We will withdraw the unreasonable demands. Just one word is enough. If you just say that one thing, I will lead everyone back and do our best in our respective positions to help the association-”

“Where are you going?”

These were not words that came from the mouth of the president of the association.

All the representatives, including CEO Hwang, as well as the hunters and reporters who followed, all begin to focus on the person walking out from behind the association president.

“Um…isn’t that the hunter Kang Ji-hoon who ranked first this time?”

“Right, right! Wow, you look much younger than in the photo?”

“You’re an academy cadet”

“What? Wasn’t that a rumor? What academy cadets rank?”

“Why are you asking me that…”

A loud commotion began to arise among the crowd.

Ranking 1st place

He is a hot topic who destroyed the sword master Jang Hyeon-woo’s stronghold that had lasted for over 10 years with one blow.

Jihoon’s appearance seemed to have a greater impact than the combined presence of dozens of large guild hunters in this space.

“Ah, this is Hunter Kang Ji-hoon, whom I’ve only heard about through rumors. I need to talk to the president of the association for a moment, so Hunter, please don’t intervene-”

“Where are you going?”

“…Do you speak briefly?”

“What kind of respect should we show to those who came in with the Kalchan kids?”

The representatives are dumbfounded by Jihoon’s words and start laughing.

“Ha…Okay, well…as you can see, there are a lot of Kalchan kids. Well, it’s unfair, but… that’s right, we brought in so many Kalchan kids. They are the guild hunters that everyone calls the best. Hunter Kang, why don’t you remember that and pay attention to your words and actions?”

“Why are you making things so difficult without any use… You guys have so many sides, so if you get scared, just say it out loud?”

Representative Hwang does not answer Jihoon’s question.

Grinning

The corners of Jihoon’s mouth rise slightly.

“Aren’t you scared?”

“Huh… I heard you’re an academy cadet, but it looks like you can’t hide your youthful attitude. Yeah, do whatever you want. Let me ask you just one question. Who are you to create a rift between the president of the association and us?”

Before I knew it, it was Representative Hwang who responded informally.

Jihoon answers him.

“What kind of rift… Is it normal for large guilds to monopolize all opportunities? Why are you so unfair?”

“Large guilds!!! There is power. The power to protect the safety of citizens! Why do we get special treatment? This means that we are making a tacit deal with the association, or rather, with this society. We protect the world-”

“Puhahaha… Uncle, aren’t you embarrassed to say that? Protect the world? What kind of world are the large guilds protecting to protect their own pockets? They will have to put back all the opportunities they have stolen here and there. There’s no need to talk too much, so let’s all come in together.”

Jihoon pulls Baekwol from his waistband.

Representative Hwang was dumbfounded for a moment.

Are we all coming in together? Aren’t dozens of sign hunters from large guilds invisible to that guy’s eyes?

Now that I think about it…

In Representative Hwang’s eyes, the rest of the personnel who followed him out of the association building enter.

However, none of them were wearing weapons.

From the magical power they drew… only warm energies could be felt.

At the association building, about ten people followed behind the association president and Jihoon.

They… were all healers.

‘The president of the association and this guy, have they all gone crazy? ‘Why did you bring a bunch of healers with you?’

Questions were piling up not only in the minds of Representative Hwang, but also in the minds of all the gathered crowd.