The Wise Cleaning Life Of A Returning Genius Hunter [EN]: Chapter 129

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PB Corporation is on the move.

I couldn’t stand still upon hearing that news.

To leave the integrated branch under the International Association and secretly trade with a hostile country?

Even a country that’s trying to destroy their own branch right now?

There’s only one way to explain this.

‘They want their branch to be attacked by outside forces…’

They need a justification.

A justification for the International Association to manage the global subjugation rights.

If that’s the case, then the current situation makes sense.

They deliberately integrated the branches and then withdrew their support to provoke backlash from neighboring countries.

The neighboring countries that lost their subjugation rights will naturally move to destroy the integrated branch. Then, they just need to give them a little help.

Then they’ll take care of destroying the integrated branch for them.

Perhaps when the branch is attacked, the headquarters will finally move.

Expressing regret and promising to manage all subjugation rights themselves to prevent such incidents from happening again.

‘Those bastards are unbelievably brilliant at scheming.’

I’ve seen it several times now, but it still makes me cringe.

Anyway, if the International Association succeeds in integrating the subjugation rights… then the overseas branch business and the Second International Association will all be for nothing.

Getting involved in national issues as an outsider still feels awkward, but… what can I do?

I can’t just sit back and lose everything.

First, I have to stop the trade no matter what.

“Are you really sure? That the headquarters is orchestrating all the conflicts…”

Branch Manager Bruce asked again with an incredulous look.

I briefly left the reception room and called Kim Min-ju and Branch Manager Bruce.

Then, I told them the story I had with Cedric. In addition, I also shared what I had found out.

Of course, I excluded the story about PB Corporation.

“I’m sure. Team Leader Ha in Korea confirmed it directly.”

“Surely the headquarters wouldn’t do that…”

Branch Manager Bruce shook his head repeatedly.

Well, a low-level employee just guarding his position wouldn’t know what kind of people the International Association really is.

It would be quite a shock.

“Is there a way to stop the trade?”

Kim Min-ju, who had been quietly organizing her thoughts, asked.

“There is, but it depends on whether that person in Korea does well, not me…”

“Team Leader Ha Seong-il?”

“If Team Leader Ha can just capture evidence that Supervisor Hanbyul is preparing for the black market trade, we can stop the trade itself.”

“What if the trade goes through before that?”

“Then…”

There’s no way.

From the outset, the things we can do in the current situation are limited.

The problem is that there’s no guarantee that Team Leader Ha can definitely capture the evidence, and above all, if PB Corporation is involved, it’s honestly dangerous for him alone as a civilian.

One way or another, it’s difficult to entrust everything to Team Leader Ha.

“There’s no choice. We have to move ourselves. First, send the operation team currently dispatched back to Korea.”

“…Pardon?”

“Since this is the situation, we have to be firm too.”

I got up from my seat.

“Let’s wipe them all out before they trade.”

If there’s no one left to wield weapons, the conflict will end.

***

DR Congo Presidential Residence.

A man was engrossed in his work in a place decorated with the finest luxury at a glance.

None other than President Romana, the representative and person in charge of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

At that moment, his personal phone rang.

After checking the number, President Romana received the call with a bright expression.

“Ah, Secretary-General.”

The caller was Wesley, the Secretary-General of the International Association.

「How are you doing?」

“Thanks to you, I’m doing well.”

「That’s a relief. I’ll invite you again soon when you have time.」

“I’d be honored.”

President Romana smiled.

He had recently been personally invited by the Secretary-General to visit the International Association headquarters.

At first, he thought there was something to say about the integrated branch management agenda, but the story the Secretary-General told him was a much more shocking agenda.

Of course, the condition President Romana was offered was also enormous accordingly.

「By the way… how is the conflict with Zambia going?」

“It’s currently in a lull. Well, there have been reports that black market trading has been detected.”

「Surely… you’re not thinking of getting involved, are you?」

“Of course not. The Secretary-General told me so earnestly. I’m just going to sit still.”

「That’s a relief.」

Secretary-General Wesley’s laughter was heard.

「As I said, once this is over, I plan to unite all the countries in Africa into one association.」

“I know.”

「And, as promised, the position of branch manager of the unified African Association will be given to President Romana.」

“Haha, I don’t know if I deserve such a big position when I haven’t done much.”

「What do you mean you haven’t done much?」

Secretary-General Wesley continued in a meaningful voice.

「You sacrificed your country for the greater good, so of course, we have to do that much for you.」

“Hahaha…”

President Romana only smiled with his mouth.

「Well, I look forward to working with you in the future.」

Secretary-General Wesley said that and hung up.

President Romana stared out the window with a sullen expression.

‘I sacrificed my country…?’

That’s ridiculous.

Who made it so I had no choice but to do that?

Whether he intervened or stayed still, the result would be the same anyway.

In that case, it’s only natural to choose what benefits him.

Above all, the president of a country and the branch manager of a continent are not even worth comparing.

‘It’s better this way, I guess.’

Just as he was staring out the window.

“Your Excellency.”

The chief of staff entered the office.

“What is it?”

“About the overseas subjugation support company that contracted with the integrated branch. They’ve all returned to their home country.”

“I was wondering what it was. Isn’t that obvious? There’s no point in them staying here if the business isn’t going to proceed.”

“But… the company representative is still here.”

“…?”

President Romana’s eyebrows twitched.

“Why?”

“We’re still investigating the details. However, it seems like he’s plotting something.”

President Romana bit his lip.

He heard that the company representative was quite a famous fixer in Korea….

‘Surely he’s not going to do something in another country.’

Anxiety crept across his face.

***

Near the Zambia-DR Congo border.

As soon as we arrived at the location of the Zambia Provisional Association, only 5km away from the conflict zone, the hunters on guard immediately appeared.

“What is it?”

“This is a civilian control zone. Go back!”

Instead of answering, I scanned the surroundings.

It was called a provisional association, but it was just a collection of dozens of A-type tents huddled together without a building.

In fact, it was more like a camp than an association.

Above all, the environment was clearly inadequate at a glance.

Broken equipment and weapons scattered everywhere.

The hunters who stopped us were also quite emaciated.

Considering the conditions, it was a miracle that they had continued the conflict until now.

‘So this is their last struggle…’

I clicked my tongue once and opened my mouth to the sentry.

“I have something to say to your commander. Guide me.”

“State your affiliation first.”

“I’ll tell that to your commander too.”

“You’re not making any sense.”

The sentry took out his weapon with a fierce expression.

I let out a faint sigh and said.

“Let’s do this nicely while I’m talking. I don’t want to cause trouble in another country.”

“…Ha!”

He activated a skill with a sneer.

[Unique Skill: Moonlight Saber]

Zhiing—.

The sentry’s weapon turned into a giant sword.

I shook my head at that.

‘Tsk, I didn’t want to push through with force from the beginning.’

It’s going to be tiring from the start.

I can’t help it.

I looked at Kim Min-ju and nodded.

Soon, she stepped forward and tried to draw her sword.

“What’s going on?”

At that moment, a man appeared from the central tent.

“…Association President.”

The sentry, who had been in an attack posture, stood at attention.

Association President, huh.

Looks like I came to the right place.

“Team Leader Enoch, what’s going on?”

The man looked at us.

I didn’t miss the opportunity and immediately asked.

“Are you the commander of the provisional association?”

“Who are you?”

“I came to make a deal.”

“…!”

The man quickly rolled his eyes and then gestured to the sentry.

“Let them in.”

“…Understood.”

Soon, the man called Team Leader Enoch guided us to the central tent.

Inside the tent, soldiers guarding the association president were also present.

The man, called President Kennedy, sat down at the table and opened his mouth.

“You should have given me a heads-up that you were coming.”

“I didn’t have time for that.”

“Well, what does it matter.”

President Kennedy smiled.

“Then first… let’s take a look at the goods.”

The man said, but Kim Min-ju and I just stared at him blankly.

As expected, he seemed to think of us as a trading partner.

“What is it? I said let’s look at the goods first.”

“There are no goods.”

“…What?”

His expression hardened in an instant.

“…Who the hell are you!”

“We’re from the Central Africa Integrated Branch.”

“These damn…!”

The association president jumped up from his seat, and the soldiers immediately drew their weapons.

At the same time, Kim Min-ju tried to move, but I stopped her and said.

“I won’t say much. Cancel the deal you’re trying to make right now.”

“These bastards have lost their minds. What are you talking about, barging into the heart of enemy territory?”

“If you proceed with that deal, there’s really no turning back.”

“What do you know? Do you think we’re doing this for fun?!”

I could feel the desperation in his voice.

In fact, they would also feel wronged. The association was dissolved while they were just standing still, and their subjugation rights were taken away overnight.

They also had no choice in order to make a living.

But… that’s none of my business.

“You’re not regaining your subjugation rights by attacking the integrated branch like this, so let’s just stop here without needlessly shedding blood.”

“Then are we supposed to just die like this?”

“On the contrary. I’m saying I’ll save you.”

“…What?”

President Kennedy’s eyebrows twitched.

But there was no time to talk for long.

“Details later. So, what are you going to do about the deal?”

After hesitating for a moment, the association president.

“Kill them.”

He ordered with a smirk.

I shook my head, scanning the people surrounding us in an instant.

“Tsk. You can never end it with words.”

I slowly got up from my seat.

“Let’s do this quickly since we don’t have much time.”

[Unique Skill: Demon King]

Now that it’s come to this, I have to go all the way.