Chapter 42: Cho-biiiiisaaaaaang!

Permission to eliminate the pseudo-lawbreakers – the Blue Dragons – was granted.

Lee Sunghan turned around and nodded calmly.

He turned his body to face them.

The sisters watched the scene leisurely. Kang Jinyoung spoke first.

“What will you do? Sh-should I help-“

“No.”

Kang Miyoung used her arm to stop her. Kang Jinyoung, who was about to get up, sat back down as if the scene was playing in reverse.

“You’re not acting like yourself, being so cynical.”

Kang Jinyoung, who had her chin in her hand, asked back. Then she distorted her expression as if she couldn’t understand.

“We’re here as representatives. We’re not trying to destroy a huge guild like the Blue Dragons.”

“Really?”

“That’s right.”

“Really? I know you’ve made some people friendly with water.”

Kang Jinyoung smiled faintly.

Friendly with water… ahem.

“I’ve also had some friendly time. If you want more attention, that’s a problem.”

“Can’t be with Sunghan?”

“That’s right. Another woman will stick to him. Mayflies, trashy b*tches.”

“Hmm… I can understand how you feel, sister.”

Kang Miyoung was the first to smile.

It was an awkward smile. It had been a while since they had this kind of conversation. Since they were 6 or 7 years old, when they started to show their inferiority complex.

There’s no need to dig deeper. She’s no different.

“…….”

“…….”

An awkward silence flowed. This is why she hated face-to-face meetings. Both sides had the same thought.

Moreover, they were practical exam supervisors.

They were so-called invigilators.

They were representatives of the National Intelligence Service and the Hunter Management Bureau.

The main duties of the practical exam supervisors are on-site supervision and managing the monsters so that they don’t go to the wrong places.

If the situation goes awry, it’s also their job to deal with it.

In the end, they were bound to meet at some point.

Kang Miyoung faintly clicked her tongue.

“If we make more of a fuss here, the officials will get suspicious. I’ll have to move as well. They’ll notice that we have a backer.”

“I’m fine with it.”

“Besides, I’m also very concerned about your skills.”

“Skills?”

Isn’t she weak? Hearing those words, Kang Jinyoung scratched her cheek. It was true.

She’s good at surviving and planning.

But she always lacks the finishing blow.

Therefore, she needs a strong firepower like herself, a colleague to cover her. Kang Jinyoung made a sound of disgust, “Ugh.” What can a man do?

Kang Jinyoung’s attention was focused on Lee Sunghan again.

“Y-you, you, you, you.”

The golden-tanned man held the baggage tightly and stammered. His expression was stiff, but he looked like a weakling afraid of something.

‘Why is he acting like that again.’

Lee Sunghan clicked his tongue.

What is it, a gang of thieves? Except for the rags, it looked like all their equipment was patched together on the spot.

He’s getting really worked up. Because of these guys, he can’t live a peaceful life.

[‘Auto Battle’ says this is my area.]

[‘Truly Capable Hunter’ says to get lost immediately.]

Sigh. Do I have the Defias Brotherhood in my head too?

I’m not a fan of Hearthstone. Lee Sunghan tilted his head.

“……Hmph.”

Lee Sunghan dusted off his hands and approached. He gestured with a low tone, as if telling them to come.

The baggage broke free from the golden-tanned man’s grasp. His legs were trembling like an aspen tree.

“Heh! Y-you, you touched our sister.”

“So what.”

“How dare you speak like that to a prostitute! Do you know who I am?! My dad is a C-rank Hunter. If you want to hit me, go ahead-“

Lee Sunghan clenched his fist and struck hard.

The baggage couldn’t even finish his sentence. He fell backward in shock.

“Gasp, gasp.”

Thud. The baggage fell backward. He thought he was just an ordinary person… but he’s an Awakener.

“Kyaaaaaaa!”

A girlish scream erupted from the baggage’s side.

Lee Sunghan’s fist hit somewhere other than the baggage.

It was the transport container.

The one the Blue Dragon guild members were supposed to board.

[‘Completely Capable Hunter’ smirks.]

Yeah, I want to laugh too. Lee Sunghan smirked, his lips twitching.

He used up all the items he had collected the day before. Because he had to somehow increase his stats.

“Y-you, you.”

The golden-tanned man trembled.

“D-daddyyyy.”

The baggage’s face turned pale.

He fell on his back and wet himself a little. The floor was stained with a yellow liquid. He seemed to be in a daze, unable to control himself.

The fear of death swept over him.

It was natural.

‘He’s crazy. If he grows any further, he could definitely aim for my position. Then, is the first male superhuman being born?’

‘A, a man is on top of me… Uhehehehe.’

He could hear the voices of the Kang sisters. He didn’t know what they were saying, but Lee Sunghan decided not to pay attention.

The front door of the container.

It had a large hole the size of an adult male.

It was advertised as being scratch-resistant, and even if a B-rank monster clung to it, it would only be dented, but it was smashed to pieces by a punch.

“Cr, crazy.”

It was especially shocking that a man did it.

Lee Sunghan pointed at the golden-tanned man and the baggage alternately.

“Don’t even think about touching my people. I’ll kill you.”

[‘Auto Battle’ says this is what it means to be an overpowered protagonist.]

[‘Completely Capable Hunter’ lets out a cry of admiration, saying, “Kya!”]

You guys be quiet too.

[‘Auto Battle’ sulks.]

[‘Completely Capable Hunter’ pouts and clicks its tongue.]

I’m sorry, okay.

****

“U-ughhhh! Let’s see about that!”

The golden-tanned man and his cronies ran away as fast as their legs could carry them.

Lee Sunghan looked at them with pity.

Sigh, because of those third-rate people, society is crumbling, and families are falling apart.

“That feels refreshing.”

“Wh-who is that person? I think that person will be number one.”

“No way. There’s that person who’s been getting attention lately. They’ll do it.”

“By the way, that guy… isn’t he going to get caught?”

Whispers of onlookers could be heard from afar.

Lee Sunghan also gradually calmed down and his head cleared.

“They’ll definitely complain… did I overreact?”

Wouldn’t this also be a factor in deductions?!

Lee Sunghan tilted his head up and looked at the ceiling. His contemplation didn’t last long. The sisters came out at the same time and patted him on the back, telling him not to worry.

When he sat down on the container’s chair, he felt a little relieved.

“A-are you sure?”

“I gave them a heads-up, so there won’t be any problems. Hahaha.”

He didn’t know if Kang Jinyoung’s bright smile was a lie or not, but people didn’t come.

He wondered if this was illegal, but they say you can’t spit in a smiling face. He decided not to bring it up.

Whoosh.

Lee Sunghan was startled by the vibration he felt in his pocket.

“Oh, oh my.”

He had already submitted his phone. He had a license in his inner pocket that was shaking.

“A request has come in.”

“It’s a request. Let’s check it.”

“What’s the request this time?”

“I don’t know. It’s classified. I’m sure the people at the Awakened Management Agency know what they’re doing, right?”

When he focused his mana, an additional window appeared in the air.

[Check Information]

-There is currently no information available.

“There’s nothing in the information tab.”

Lee Sunghan said stiffly.

Normally, when dealing with information from outside, a loud vibration alerts you.

In other words, a request has arrived.

But there’s nothing in the information tab.

“No. It should be under the request section.”

Request?

He looked down.

“Ah, it’s here.”

“Right?”

Kang Jinyoung’s tone was as bright as if her pride had been boosted.

[Accept Request]

He was used to the usage because he had handled odd jobs occasionally in recent times.

“Can I see too? I’m curious about what the exam will be like today.”

“I’ll take a look too.”

The Kang sisters came closer to see. Why are you so curious? Can’t you just ask someone else to show you?

Lee Sunghan felt a strange sense of burden from the sisters who were paying him an extreme amount of attention.

It’s not a bad feeling.

“Move over, sister. It’s cramped!”

“I should be saying that. Stop bragging about that big head of yours.”

“Are you done talking?!”

“I’m done.”

While the sisters were bickering, Lee Sunghan checked [Accept Request].

[Accept Request]

• [???]

• Danger Level C – Threat of annihilation to a county. Large numbers of demon-type monsters have been detected, and many casualties have occurred. Use of holy-type weapons is recommended.

-Detailed situation will be announced after entry.

After the sisters finished their squabble, they saw it and said at the same time.

“It’s inconvenient that it’s announced on-site. I was going to get you some equipment. It’s a shame. It’ll be tough with just the equipment from Gakryeong Market.”

“A-are you sure?”

“Are you still using that garbage?!”

“It’s quite useful. The durability is low, though.”

Kang Jinyoung narrowed her eyes. Using those decades-old junk items.

Everyone’s expressions were not good.

It was said that bad things happened every time there was an on-site announcement. The Kang sisters swallowed their words.

“Well, will anything happen?”

Lee Sunghan said to try to ease the tension. His expectations were shattered, though.

[‘Ultra Reconnaissance’ mutters, 『Ah, I have a bad feeling』.]

[‘Block’ reads an unpleasantness beyond the barrier.]

The traits shouted in unison. Saying it’s not okay.

‘No, I can do it.’

Lee Sunghan patted the backpack he had brought.

The super-ultra-jackpot item from Gakryeong Market. It’s in here.

****

“Let go! I have to be close to him!”

“P-part-leader…! This is not appropriateee!”

Kang Jinyoung.

“You need my help!!”

“M-major!! You have to go to the situation room!!”

Kang Miyoung.

Everyone left the container, and Lee Sunghan was alone.

Rattle.

He heard the noise of heavy machinery lifting the container. Soon after, they landed at the exam site.

-All applicants may exit.

He heard the announcement. Lee Sunghan carefully opened the small window.

The inside of the exam site was similar to reality. No, it was almost the same. If you don’t focus. If you were to grade it, it would be C~B.

About 70% similar.

“Wow, it’s really like the countryside.”

The pungent smell of grass tickling the tip of his nose.

The sound of insects.

The crescent moon visible in the distance and the stars adorning the sky.

It was hard to believe that this was an artificially created environment.

Lee Sunghan quietly opened the iron door.

He made sure to grab equipment such as ammunition, emergency rations, etc. from the container.

Lee Sunghan, with his bag full to bursting.

He shouldered his machine gun and peeked out the muzzle.

‘…..It’s quiet for now.’

He looks around.

There was an asphalt road with a container placed on it.

There were forests on both sides of the road, stretching beyond the horizon so far that he couldn’t tell which way was the front.

There are no signposts.

Thanks to the moonlight, visibility wasn’t difficult, but carrying a backpack and various equipment made his waist sting.

“We’ve arrived. HQ. Can you hear me? Over.”

-Ah, yes, I can hear you well. I will assist you as an operator. Yes.

He could hear a voice from the left earpiece.

It was Baek Minho.

He was speaking in a very tired tone.

Or maybe he was exhausted.

A lone hunter does not move alone. They always act after receiving information from the command center. Because they can’t know everything.

Zing.

The license vibrated again. It must have come properly this time, right?

[Accept Request]

• [Listen carefully.]

-[This is not a test.]

-[It’s a trap.]

[Run away.]

A moment of silence arrived. It was 5 seconds. Lee Sunghan’s head rapidly cooled down.

A trap?

Run away?

Who on earth………

Click.

Click.

Click.

“Ah.”

He heard the sound of switches being turned off.

His down hair stood on end.

The stars, the moon, and all the light sources in the sky were simultaneously extinguished. As if adapting to the darkness, the surroundings were tinged with black.

“HQ. HQ?!”

…….

The communication was cut off.

[‘Ultra Reconnaissance’ detects something unclean.]

As if on cue, screams could be heard from all directions.

[Accept Request]

• [A terrorist attack has just occurred.]