The Wise Cleaning Life Of A Returning Genius Hunter [EN]: Chapter 182

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Operation Day Seven.

The unprecedented large-scale simultaneous subjugation operation was proceeding smoothly without any major issues so far.

I had never commanded an operation of this scale before, so I was quite worried, but fortunately, the team leaders in charge of each area were doing a great job.

In the East, Team Leader Sean from the American branch.

In the West, Noah.

In the North, Kim Min-ju, and in the South, Branch Manager Viet.

All were considerable veterans.

I created the overall subjugation routine according to the schedule and personnel, and the team leaders in each area adjusted and proceeded according to their own situations.

Thanks to this, I didn’t have to pay attention to the details.

I was able to put more effort into the overall operation routine.

In that week, the amount of dungeons subjugated recorded more than 1,500% of the average.

Truly an enormous figure.

The byproducts that poured out like crazy were being handled by the cleaning team led by Han Yu-bin and Branch Manager Haramura.

If we continue like this, finding Eden will be a matter of time.

Of course, if the Eden dungeon reappears within a month.

“The Eastern subjugation volume has dropped by about 5% compared to yesterday. Is there a problem?”

I asked, checking the status in the office, and Headquarters Manager Lee Ah-young spoke while looking at her tablet PC.

“There were injuries during the subjugation of a Green-ranked dungeon by Operation Team 4, which belongs to the American branch. It’s not a major injury… but it seems the schedule got a bit messed up as another team went to support Team 4.”

“Hmm. How long will the treatment take?”

“They’ll need to rest for at least three days.”

“That’s a bit difficult. I think we’ll need some support from other areas. Are there any areas with spare capacity?”

“The North doesn’t have many dungeon appearances, so they still have some leeway. Shall I contact Min-ju and ask her to organize a subjugation support team?”

“That would be good.”

“Okay.”

Headquarters Manager Lee Ah-young immediately ran out of the office.

After requesting dispatch to headquarters, she flew over in one go, listened to a simple operation overview, and immediately found something to do.

Thanks to her checking the subjugation status and hunter condition in each area and reporting to me in real-time, I was able to grasp the operation situation quite quickly.

But she wasn’t the only one who stepped up for this operation.

“Yes, this is Kim Jun-woo.”

「CEO, this is Ha Sung-il. Hanbyul Corporation says they’ll send additional weapons and potions by air.」

“Ah, that’s a relief. It was just about to get tight.”

Headquarters Manager Ha Sung-il also volunteered to help with this operation.

「And Hanbyul Construction says they’ll build temporary accommodations and a temporary control headquarters. Is there anything else you need?」

“We lack transportation for the operation teams to each area and distribution routes for byproducts. There’s not enough time to lay new roads, so I was hoping there would be another way….”

「Yes, I’ll look into that too.」

“Thank you.”

「No problem. Don’t worry about anything else, CEO, and just focus on the operation.」

Headquarters Manager Ha hung up the phone.

Whether he asked Chairman Ha Deok-soo directly or not, the entire Hanbyul Group is sparing no support, including dispatch costs, equipment, and care.

I’m a little scared that they’ll bill me all at once later…….

Anyway, for now, we’re proceeding with the operation without worrying about costs.

In addition to the byproduct processing facility staff, the control team led by Team Leader Pyeon, and the Eclipse employees.

Everyone is helping with this operation without any compensation.

……Do they have nothing better to do?

If the operation fails, we’ll all be out on the streets together. What are they thinking, helping me?

I couldn’t understand the situation, so I shook my head. At that moment.

“Kim, how’s the situation?”

Branch Manager Michael came into the office.

“There are no particular problems. The progress is smooth… but there’s still no news from Eden.”

“Don’t be impatient, let’s wait. We’ll definitely find it.”

“I hope so.”

As I answered, Branch Manager Michael continued with a slightly dark face.

“By the way, I’m a little worried.”

“What do you mean?”

“The subjugation volume has increased absurdly, hasn’t it? At this rate, the International Association headquarters will definitely notice.”

“Of course, they will. Or maybe they already have.”

They’re monitoring the subjugation status around the world in real-time, so there’s no way they wouldn’t know.

“They’ll try to stop us by any means. What are you going to do, Kim?”

“That’s…….”

I approached Branch Manager Michael and continued.

“I believe the Branch Manager will handle it better than I will.”

Do I have to worry about that too?

My head is about to explode just from commanding the operation.

So, I said that as a way of telling him not to just stand by and watch, but to be of some help.

“……I understand.”

His expression is quite determined.

I don’t think the meaning was conveyed well… but it’s okay since he said he understood.

***

I really can’t believe it even when I see it with my own eyes.

That phrase had been deeply ingrained in Branch Manager Michael’s mind for a week.

CEO Kim Jun-woo.

From dungeon cleaner.

The youngest operations director in the history of the Korean Association.

And currently the CEO of Asia’s largest private subjugation company.

He was such a famous man in this industry, so I knew about him to some extent, but frankly, it’s an absurd resume.

At first, I thought he was a man who had grown up with connections and backing.

But that prejudice was shattered in just one day.

Kim Jun-woo created the subjugation routine for the entire United States in just one day.

The most efficient routine, considering the schedules of all 250 teams in total, in just one day.

Not only that, but he’s also been perfectly coordinating the personnel placement and schedules in each area all week long.

A commanding ability that inspires admiration.

I thought I had some experience in this field…….

‘I’m far short of his level…….’

What shocked me most was that everyone around him was willing to help him without hesitation.

There’s a risk that they could be forced to leave this industry for life just for helping him.

For those who make a living from subjugation, that’s like a death sentence.

And yet, so many people, including companies, associations, and even individuals, are voluntarily stepping up to help him.

Kim Jun-woo…….

What kind of path has this man taken so far?

‘I guess there really is such a thing as karma…….’

Branch Manager Michael smiled bitterly.

Seeing Kim, who is respected and trusted by everyone despite his young age, made him feel pathetic.

Perhaps the emotion he felt for him was closer to jealousy than awe.

An enormous understanding of subjugation.

The ability to lead a total of five countries alone.

Leadership that makes everyone believe and follow.

He’s such a near-perfect person, so it’s understandable.

But.

‘He believes I’ll handle the conflict with the International Association headquarters better than he will…….’

Even the most important conflict with the International Association headquarters.

Branch Manager Michael paused for a moment.

Yes, he’s basically a man who trusts people.

I can’t disappoint someone like that.

As I was thinking that.

“Branch Manager Michael.”

A voice broke the reverie.

I looked up and saw men in suits.

Of course, they were all strangers.

“Who are you… ?”

“We’re from the headquarters audit team. Can we talk for a moment?”

“……!”

It’s here.

Branch Manager Michael steeled himself and opened his mouth.

“Okay.”

“Then let’s move to another location…….”

“No. Do it here.”

Branch Manager Michael replied firmly.

It was to gain momentum, but the men took a step back and started talking as if they didn’t care.

“The subjugation volume has increased dramatically this week. Can you explain why?”

“…It’s the settlement season.”

“Settlement season?”

The men let out a burst of laughter.

“This level of subjugation is like simultaneously subjugating dungeons throughout the United States. Does the number of operation team members suddenly increase dozens of times during the settlement season?”

“…….”

“Branch Manager Michael, tell us the truth.”

One man looked straight into Branch Manager Michael’s eyes and asked.

“Are you perhaps looking for Eden right now?”

“…….”

I knew it.

“With an operation of this scale, it would be impossible with just the current personnel of the American branch. From what I can see, it seems that Korea and several other associations are working together…….”

The man continued with a sharp look.

“Stop the operation immediately.”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about. I have the authority to subjugate within the United States…….”

“Branch Manager Michael.”

The man interrupted Michael and took out a document from his pocket.

“This is a headquarters appointment order. If you stop the operation, we’ll prepare a position for you at headquarters.”

“……Ha, haha.”

“You can’t stay in the branch forever. Someone of your caliber should move up.”

Branch Manager Michael snorted.

Michael knows himself well.
A rigid and inflexible human being.

He also knows that he’s not well-liked by his employees because of it.

He doesn’t favor specific job categories, nor does he favor marginalized groups.

He handles everything according to principles, so it’s understandable.

But usually, those kinds of people.

“Don’t tell me… you thought I’d be tempted by something like that?”

Don’t bat an eye at such petty enticements.

“As I said, the American branch is currently in the settlement season. Of course, the operation will continue, and you don’t have the authority to stop it.”

“……Is that so.”

The man’s expression hardened for a moment.

But that was only for a moment.

“Then how about this?”

Soon he took out another document from his pocket.

“This is an order to withdraw from the International Association. If you don’t stop the operation immediately, we will forcibly withdraw the American branch from the International Association.”

“……!”

“How about this, are you a little tempted?”

Branch Manager Michael’s pupils shook greatly.

A forced withdrawal order.

I don’t need to think about what that means.

Wesley Secretary-General said that organizations that are not members of the International Association will no longer have subjugation rights.

Withdrawing from the International Association means stopping the American branch’s subjugation.

‘Damn it…….’

I gritted my teeth.

“Will you stop the operation and go to headquarters, or will you be kicked out of the International Association?”

The man held out two documents to Branch Manager Michael.

“The Branch Manager can choose.”

“…….”

Branch Manager Michael’s wavering gaze was fixed on the documents the man held out.

If we proceed with the operation, risking withdrawal from the International Association, and are lucky enough to find Eden, we can prevent the current headquarters control.

But if we don’t find Eden…… the American branch will lose its subjugation rights forever without preventing headquarters control.

The risk is too great for something that is not certain.

So, should we stop the operation as it is?

After a long time of deliberation, Branch Manager Michael let out a deep sigh.

And then.

“…I’ll do this.”

He picked up the headquarters appointment order.