Chapter 22: The Eye Of Truth, An Yeong-ho (2)
Wow
An Yeong-ho, who had followed Kang-hoo to the rooftop, looked surprised.
The fact that Kang-hoo had stealthily climbed up along the window fra while in stealth mode was astonishing.
Moreover, it was unbelievable that he had single-handedly subdued two hunters who should have been at least level 7 or 8 if they were sent to tail soone.
If he hadnt subdued them at once, one of them might have scread or called for backup.
But, apparently, because they were killed in one strike, the followers at the first-floor entrance were still just looking around.
Lets get out of here.
Kang-hoo extended his hand.
He didnt usually take ns hands, but they needed to get out of the building quickly.
Fortunately, the buildings were of similar height and not far apart.
Thus, it was possible for Kang-hoo to leap over them, even with the efficiency halved for two-person jumps.
The two kept jumping from building to building until there were no more suitable structures for leaping.
Only after they had moved far enough from the modern bar building did their relentless leaping co to an end.
Thanks to taking breaks at intervals, Kang-hoo didnt trigger his hypersensitivity.
Phew. Phew. Phew.
The one who had worked hard was Kang-hoo, but it was An Yeong-ho who flopped down on his back.
Perhaps because he hadnt grown into a skilled hunter yet, An Yeong-ho appeared to have many clumsy aspects.
Thank you so much. I would have been kidnapped for sure if you hadnt risked your life to save
An Yeong-hos eyes teared up.
In reality, Kang-hoo hadnt risked his life to save him, but there was no need to correct that impression.
I didnt help you for nothing.
Of course! I didnt an to suggest repaying your kindness without giving anything in return!
An Yeong-ho bent forward as much as he could to show his utmost respect to Kang-hoo.
An Yeong-ho, the hunter who can only speak the truth.
There was no bluff or pretense in his words. Everything he said was sincere.
My na is An Yeong-ho! Im twenty-three years old. Could I at least know the na of my savior, even if its a pseudonym?
Jung Sun-kyu. Im twenty-nine. Its not my real na.
Sun-kyu hyungnim! Thank you so much!
An Yeong-ho spoke the truth, as per the characteristics of his constellation. Or rather, he was compelled to speak the truth.
If he didnt speak, he could hide the truth.
But once he started speaking, he had to tell the truth.
It felt awkward for An Yeong-ho to add hyungnim to a pseudonym, but it didnt matter.
Now that he knew Kang-hoos age, Kang-hoo began speaking more casually.
Why is the Jeonghwa Guild after you?
I dont know. I wanted to grow on my own in Korea, so I even turned down my uncles support.
Your uncle?
Oh, my uncle is the vice-master of the Rikou Guild, which firmly holds the top spot in Japans Kansai region
The Rikou Guild.
Yes, thats right! Do you know of it?
I do. The Rikou Guild is like the Jeonghwa Guild in our country.
Yes! My uncle is the vice guild master there. The guild master is his best friend.
You ca to Korea despite having such a strong supporter.
Yes. I didnt want to rely on my uncles help, and Im more familiar with Korea.
Hmm.
Suzuki Fumiya. Thats my uncles na.
A familiar na.
There was not even a slight discrepancy between the content of the original story Kang-hoo rembered and An Yeong-hos words. It ant there was no lie.
Anyway, I left the guild because my ideas and the guilds operations didnt align. It wasnt a fixed-term contract, so there shouldnt be any problem
What exactly didnt align?
There were many instances where we had to treat hunters who were not affiliated with our guild. Clearly, they werent dostic hunters.
And?
In the underground training room, they made us repeatedly use the sa skills under the guise of pattern analysis. Skills that I had already maximized proficiency in and didnt need to improve further.
They said it was for pattern analysis?
Yes, thats exactly what they said. Chae Gwanhyeong nim claid its the most crucial analysis for a hunter.
Kang-hoos brow furrowed deeply as realization dawned on him.
Yu Cheonghwa.
Among The Thirteen Stars.
A Chinese hunter capable of imitating other hunters skills and patterns existed.
Not as perfectly as Kang-hoos Skill Plunder, which allowed for understanding the usage and utilizing it with maximum proficiency, but
He could mimic it to an efficiency of roughly 10 to 20 percent of the original skill.
Naturally, it was a ti-intensive process that required the victim to keep repeating the action.
The process An Yeong-ho described matched almost exactly with Yu Cheonghwas typical skill-copying route.
Due to the bad ending, The Thirteen Stars had beco a massive conspiracy.
Thus, a connection at this point between them was not at all surprising.
With The Thirteen Stars exhibiting a sense of transcending solidarity, helping each other learn useful skills seed only logical.
This is the unfolding scenario.
Kang-hoo smirked bitterly.
The Jeonghwa Guild was a bastion of colossal hypocrisy.
It even went so far as to pursue and attempt to abduct soone who had left the guild voluntarily.
Of course, they would have employed hunters whose affiliations were unknown to the public. Hunters who could be discarded at a monts notice if they caused any trouble.
I have 300 million won in my account. I can transfer it to you right now. Consider it a small token of my gratitude.
I wont turn it down. In truth, it might even be a bargain for saving a life.
Youre right. And Ill ask my uncle to ensure the guild compensates you adequately.
Like what?
If you co to Japan, Ill grant you access to the dungeons under my na whenever you want.
Born with a golden spoon, huh.
Ha ha. I cant deny it. But of course, thats separate from my debt to you for today
Is soone coming to pick you up?
They should be here in about 10 minutes. There seems to have been a fight between organizations on the road on the way here. It was blocked.
So thats why you were left to the Jeonghwa Guilds followers for a while.
When things start to get tangled up, they just keep getting more and more entangled. Anyway, just let
know your account, and Ill transfer it right away.
Kang-hoo quickly provided his account number.
As An Yeong-ho said, he is indeed a golden spoon. So, putting a straw in wont even be noticeable.
Later.
The situation was swiftly resolved.
Kang-hoo first received a token of appreciation of 300 million won from An Yeong-ho.
Next, Kang-hoo, through An Yeong-ho, also completed a call with his uncle, Suzuki Fumiya.
Kang-hoo utilized his ability to speak five languages fluently, which he didnt have as Shin Kang-hoo but did as the original author.
The conversation was straightforward.
Expressing gratitude for rescuing his nephew and offering a public announcent if desired.
Kang-hoo skipped all formalities and expressed his desire for assistance in his future activities in Japan.
And of course, to docunt all these conversation contents and guarantee them.
With electronic contracts now active, getting a guarantee regardless of distance was not difficult.
The official promise Kang-hoo obtained from Suzuki Fumiya was to issue ten licenses for dungeon raids owned by the Rikou Guild.
With Japan having as many worthwhile dungeons as Korea, Kang-hoo now had ten valuable cards to use.
Hyungnim, thank you so much. Ill be going then. Ill make sure Im the only one who knows the contact information you gave .
Just go already. Youve been thanking
over and over. Its not like I helped you for free.
Still, thank you very much!
An Yeong-ho remained grateful until the end.
And so, their brief encounter ca to an end.
For Kang-hoo, it was an unexpected connection to Japan.
Things seed to be going well.
Kang-hoo had found a decent motel to sleep in and woke up just past 2 PM.
After taking alternating rides on the Gyeongchun Line and the Gyeongui-Jungang Line, he arrived at Yangpyeong Station around 4:30 PM.
It was a suitable ti, just before early evening.
It was the perfect mont to begin his work.
Then, a call ca from Lee Ye-rin.
Yes.
How did you clear that dungeon so quickly by yourself yesterday? It wasnt even an easy solo dungeon!
I didnt really ti it.
You finished much faster than I expected, so we have plenty of ti left on our guard contract!
Well, its a ti contract, after all.
Anyway, I was just surprised. Its good to clear dungeons as fast as possible, though.
Lee Ye-rin poured out her praise as if scolding, then her voice lowered, sounding a bit awkward.
Upon reflection, this was her way of expressing gratitude and admiration, a typical Lee Ye-rin outburst.
Kang-hoo didnt say much, and Lee Ye-rin filled the silence.
You know about the reward for the Heo Jeong-tae job, right? Just checking again.
Of course.
The next request is set up. Its an infiltration mission Its highly paid but really difficult.
Where is the request?
The Jeonghwa Guild.
Fate continued to play such gas. There was nothing he couldnt do just because the request ca from the Jeonghwa Guild.
How about it? Interested?
As long as the reward is certain.
Im looking into giving priority to issuing dungeon raid licenses as a reward. Ill look into it more.
Ill contact you after dealing with Heo Jeong-tae.
Alright. Fighting!
The cheer was a bit out of the blue, but he hung up without giving it much thought.
For the ti being, regardless of the request, his top priority was dungeons. In other words, leveling up took precedence.
He wouldnt have even started the Heo Jeong-tae capture request if it werent for the dungeon rental rights.
Money wasnt that important.
Kang-hoo checked his watch.
Too bright a ti isnt good, nor is it when its completely dark.
He planned to create the most advantageous situation for himself against Heo Jeong-tae, who had a high level.
A dimly lit ti.
That would be the best ti to disrupt the vision of a rush-type character like Heo Jeong-tae.
Slowly.
Kang-hoo began to move toward Heo Jeong-taes house.
Although the Yangpyeong Station area was bustling with people, no one recognized Kang-hoo.
6 PM.
Before the sun, now well past the west, created a red sunset and cast a subtle twilight.
Heo Jeong-tae left his house.
He was undoubtedly a man, but outwardly, he was unmistakably a woman in disguise.
With long hair, a dramatic makeover, and the help of shaping underwear
He appeared as a natural woman.
His legs were slender enough to make it impossible to guess he was a man.
Heo Jeong-tae was on the phone with a man from the mont he left his house. It was Chae Gwanhyeong from the Jeonghwa Guild.
As promised, if you kill Lee Yeong-mins uncle, Ill give you the remaining 200 million won. How about it?
Ill do anything for the pay.
His voice was unmistakably male, but outside, keeping his mouth shut was enough.
Good, work hard.
Just one question. If Lee Yeong-mins uncle dies, will Lee Yeong-min beco loyal to Jeonghwa?
Exactly. Well say the culprit who killed his uncle on behalf of the guild is Red Eyes.
I see
Then Lee Yeong-min, with nowhere to go, will have no choice but to be loyal to our guild.
Very ticulous.
Anyway, contact
once its done. Ill pay you imdiately.
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