The Wise Cleaning Life Of A Returning Genius Hunter [EN]: Chapter 173

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Well, naturally, there was a lot of initial resistance.

I mean, who would willingly agree to work when they came to watch? Not many people.

For about 10 minutes, no one moved.

They seemed to think that if they just played dead, we would take care of it.

Sorry, but that’s not going to happen.

If I were going to let them off easy, I wouldn’t have started this in the first place.

Since I’m taking the time to do this annoying thing, I intend to see it through to the end.

My VIPs started to realize this little by little, beginning 20 minutes after I instructed them to start the practical exercise.

“Do we really have to do this…?”

“Are you crazy?”

“If we stall for time, won’t they just end it?”

“No, but they’ve been standing still for 20 minutes.”

“Damn it, do we really have to do it to get out of here?”

They slowly started to react.

Contrary to their expectations, there was no sign of ending it even after 20 minutes, so they were just watching to see what to do.

Breaking my expectations, someone stepped forward.

“Ugh, really! What are you doing, bringing people here to do this! Just do it, just do it!”

It was none other than the neighborhood association leader, Kang Sun-bok.

She confidently grabbed the equipment and approached the model corpse.

At the same time, she immediately covered her nose.

The corpse was perfectly recreated, from its shape and texture to its smell.

Of course, it wouldn’t be easy for ordinary people to even touch it.

Putting aside how grotesque it was, the smell would get on their hands and clothes.

But what could they do?

“Students! What are you doing! Let’s just do it quickly and get out of here!”

“……Ah, damn it.”

“It’s so disgusting…….”

While muttering like that, the students finally started to move.

They eventually gathered in front of the model corpse and began to dismantle it.

I watched them and continued my final explanation in the special exhibition hall.

“About 10 minutes after subjugation [monster slaying], the corpse starts to release toxic gas. Even if you wear protective gear, if you are exposed for more than 1 hour and 30 minutes, you will suffer damage to your skin and respiratory system.”

Of course, no one was listening to me.

There was no way they could hear me.

Nevertheless, I continued to speak.

“Even if you just stand still, your life can be in danger because of the gas, but in reality, it’s safer compared to dismantling a monster. Deadly poison may remain in the dead monster, or it may explode.”

“…….”

“…….”

“Therefore, if your concentration is broken even for a single second, you may lose your life. Well, even if you dismantle the corpse without any problems, you will still lose your life if you exceed the dungeon maintenance time.”

Though hidden behind the subjugation team, the cleaning team is also exposed to danger every moment.

They wouldn’t know if they didn’t know, but once they know, they have to acknowledge that point.

I also almost lost my life because I initially looked down on it.

“Nevertheless, they jump into that dangerous place several times a day. To create an environment where Hunters can focus solely on subjugation. That’s the job. When Hunters protect you with swords and guns, it’s a job where they protect Hunters with brooms and mops.”

“…….”

“…….”

Well, I don’t think their perception will change with this boring explanation.

I was just explaining it as a formality in the first place.

“Haa, haa…….”

“I, is it done? Let’s finish it quickly now!”

While I was muttering the explanation to myself, everyone finally finished dismantling and looked at me.

I scanned the fragmented model corpse and said.

“It’s a mess. If you indiscriminately chop it up like this, a lot of blood will splatter around, making it even more difficult to work.”

“Ah, no, do we have to worry about things like that?!”

“You said it was a practical experience!”

“I’m about to get really pissed off, so please just let us go?”

“Well, that’s right. Since it’s a practical exercise, there’s no need to delve too deeply. Everyone, you’ve worked hard.”

Only then did their fierce expressions soften a little.

“Ah, by the way, there’s something I didn’t tell you in advance… A separate training fee will be paid to those who participated in today’s training.”

“Training fee…?”

“You’re giving us money?”

“Oh, how much are you giving us?”

Suddenly, their faces lit up.

“Well, it’s not a large amount, but we plan to pay 1 million won [approximately $750 USD] per person.”

“……!”

“……!”

“Your clothes will also smell. Above all, please consider it an apology for the somewhat coercive training. Then, write down the account number where you will receive the fee and go back.”

That’s what I said, but it’s actually closer to a cover-up.

It would be annoying if they later sued Karma Corporation’s CEO for confining them and forcing them to do things they didn’t want to do.

They hurriedly wrote down their account numbers on the paper I handed them, their mouths hooked to their ears, and were about to head straight for the exit.

“Ah, just a moment. There’s one last thing you need to do.”

I called them back.

I pointed to the corpse model they had dismantled and continued.

“When you leave the building, there is a warehouse labeled ‘Temporary Storage’. You must move the dismantled corpse there to be recognized as having completed all the training.”

“……You’re saying we just have to move it?”

“Yes. However, if even one person abandons it along the way, the completion of the entire group will not be recognized, so please be careful.”

No sooner had I finished speaking than they immediately picked up the models they had each dismantled.

They’re giving us 1 million won, so they’re reacting as if they can do that much.

Everyone smiled brightly, carrying their by-products and leaving the building.

Standing in that spot, I quietly watched their backs.

“The VIPs are leaving now.”

I immediately sent a radio message to Han Yu-bin.

“Then, as prepared… close the temporary storage.”

「Understood.」

A smile naturally appeared on my face after finishing the short radio message.

The special service for VIPs is not over yet.

The real training starts now, after all the viewing is over.

***

“What, what is this…?”

As soon as neighborhood association leader Kang Sun-bok found the note attached to the warehouse, her expression soured.

The place that Kim Jun-woo had clearly guided her to as temporary storage was, for some reason, tightly locked with the phrase ‘Closed’ on it.

“Ah, damn it, what is this!”

“Closed? Then, this isn’t the place?”

“Then where are we supposed to put this?!”

“Hey, there’s a staff member passing by over there. Ask her.”

A small-framed woman wearing a name tag happened to be passing by nearby.

One of the students approached her and asked.

“Excuse me, excuse me! We were told to put this in the temporary storage, but why is it locked here?”

“Ah, I’m sorry. We received a complaint. The visitors said it smelled, so we regret to inform you that it will be difficult to use this place. Please use another place.”

The staff member asked for understanding in a very kind voice.

“A, another place? Where is it?”

“If you go outside the site and go straight up to the right, there is another temporary storage.”

“Ah, damn it!”

The staff member’s eyebrows twitched at the sudden outburst of profanity, but that was only for a moment. She tried her best to maintain her customer service smile.

“I can’t fucking do this, damn it!”

“Ah, I’m just going to throw it away.”

“Are you crazy? They said if even one person throws it away, we all won’t complete it!”

“Then damn it, you want me to carry this smelly thing outside?”

“Students! It’s just up ahead! Stop complaining and bring it!”

Opinions clashed, but neighborhood association leader Kang Sun-bok quickly took control.

Their faces were filled with dissatisfaction at the unexpected situation, but they soon carried their by-products again and began to move to the other temporary storage that the staff member had guided them to.

The staff member watching them let out a snicker.

The name tag around her neck read Han Yu-bin.

“They’re moving to the second storage now. Please prepare that place as well.”

She immediately sent a radio message to Section Chief Moon So-yeon.

「The preparations are all done… but is this really okay?」

“What is it?”

「Still, they’re clearly ordinary people… it feels a bit too much…….」

“Well, if you think about it, we’re not forcing them to do it. They can abandon it at any time if they don’t want to.”

「…….」

“Anyway, you’re really good at making people work.”

“How is it going?”

Speak of the devil, CEO Kim Jun-woo approached her.

Han Yu-bin was momentarily flustered, but she quickly regained her composure and answered.

“Ahem, they’ve moved to the second storage.”

“Section Chief Moon So-yeon’s in charge of that storage, right? Did you contact her?”

“Of course.”

“Then next is…….”

“Team Leader Han Sang-hyuk, that bastard… no, Team Leader Han Sang-hyuk’s in charge of the third storage, and Department Head Park Geun-tae’s in charge of the fourth storage, and so on in order.”

“Good. Then let’s go to the cafe and watch.”

“…….”

I’m realizing it again, but this guy is definitely not normal.

How can he not show any mercy even to ordinary people?

Even Han Yu-bin clicked her tongue, and then a familiar voice called out to him.

“Hey, Kim Jun-woo, you bastard!!”

The voice echoed loudly.

“What the hell are you doing to ordinary people?!”

“Hey, you idiot. Why are you shouting like that? It looks like you’re doing something fun! Hahaha!”

“D, Director Lee Doo-shik…? Even Chairman Park? Why are you two here…….”

Director Lee Doo-shik and Chairman Park In-beom.

Unexpected guests appeared.

“I thought something would happen since you were in charge of the guidance, but I never thought you’d prepare something like this. It’s fun, it’s fun!”

“Hyung [older brother/respected elder]! Is this something to laugh about right now? Our company could be in big trouble if this goes wrong!”

“Hey, you idiot, is it your company or my company? Hahaha!”

“…….”

Amidst the contrasting reactions, CEO Kim Jun-woo openly wore a look of annoyance.

***

“So, that’s what happened.”

“Hmm…….”

Inside the cafe terrace in the expo.

After giving a detailed explanation to former Chairman Park In-beom and Director Lee Doo-shik, they both nodded at the same time.

I had briefly reported to Lee Doo-shik, who became a director of Karma Corporation after the merger with the association. Well, he wouldn’t have known what was going on.

Then, former Chairman Park In-beom asked cautiously.

“But did you really hold the expo because of those few people? The numbers don’t add up?”

“Of course not. The VIP training is just something we did on the side. Didn’t we need to inform the citizens about how subjugation is carried out at least once?”

“That’s true. You thought well.”

Chairman Park In-beom slightly raised one corner of his mouth.

Meanwhile, Director Lee Doo-shik asked worriedly.

“But… didn’t you say you’ve been busy lately? Did you have time to prepare for the expo?”

“…Hahaha.”

Instead of answering, I let out an awkward laugh, and Director Lee Doo-shik shook his head with a ‘I knew it’ expression.

“……Ah-young will kill you if she finds out, you bastard.”

“Isn’t it fine if she doesn’t know? She still has another month before she comes back to Korea anyway…….”

“What are you doing here right now?”

“…….”

A voice that sent shivers down my spine was heard.

As if I had seen a ghost, the expressions of Chairman Park In-beom and Director Lee Doo-shik froze.

Tensely, I slowly turned my head.

“I said, what are you doing here right now?”

“…….”

There, Chief Lee Ah-young was glaring at me with an indescribable look.

……Shit.

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

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

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Status: Completed Author: Native Language: Korean
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[English Translation] Once hailed as the world's first SSS-ranked genius hunter, Junu Kim's legendary career was cut short by a mysterious ambush. Now, stripped of his hard-earned skills and thrust ten years into the past, he faces an unexpected twist of fate: a career as a dungeon cleaner. But this is no ordinary janitorial role. To unlock his dormant hunter abilities, Junu must embrace his new life with unwavering resolve. Witness the extraordinary transformation of a fallen hero as he navigates the monster-infested depths, armed with cleaning supplies and a burning desire to reclaim his former glory. Get ready for a thrilling adventure where wit, strategy, and a spotless dungeon are the keys to unlocking a hunter's true potential!

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