The Wise Cleaning Life Of A Returning Genius Hunter [EN]: Chapter 224

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Seocho-dong, Seoul, a company building.

I stepped into the place, no different from any other building, with nothing particularly special about it.

It looked like an ordinary building, but strangely, there wasn’t a single person coming or going from the lobby.

I started to look around slowly from the first floor.

Currently, Kim Min-ju and Han Yu-bin are simultaneously cracking down on illegal Hunter organizations in each region.

Of course, it was quite difficult for just the two of them to wipe out all the organizations across the country, so Min Yu-jin’s team was also lending a hand…….

Even though they are detectives, they are still ordinary people.

It was dangerous for them to deal with ability users in many ways, so they were mainly focused on identifying locations and gathering other information.

In addition to the crackdown, all related incidents, such as Representative Ju’s contract killing, GT Construction’s lobbying, and illegal land contracts, were under major investigation.

Furthermore, all sorts of things that happened in the back alleys, such as the police academy attack and the National Assembly member’s terror attack, began to hit the news.

Of course, the internet was also in an uproar, and attention was focused on ‘a high-ranking official’ who directed all these incidents.

Like this, the net is closing in from all sides.

It’s only a matter of time before they get caught.

‘Well, if this happens, Assemblyman Jeong-hun won’t be able to stay quiet behind the scenes.’

He won’t be able to just hide when his neck is being squeezed.

He will definitely try to create a loophole to escape.

‘First of all…….’

Hiding the Hunter organization.

From the start, the guys below have no contact with the higher-ups.

Unless they catch the team leaders, they can’t prove Assemblyman Jeong-hun’s charges.

So, if they gather all the team leaders in one place and evacuate them, they can put out the immediate fire.

However, even though Kim Min-ju and Han Yu-bin have already smashed three teams each, they haven’t been able to find the team leaders.

That means.

“They’re hiding somewhere as a group.”

An 18-story building.

I entered an office on the 3rd floor with no sign.

And, sure enough.

“What?”

“K, Kim Jun-woo… ?”

“How did Kim Jun-woo get here…!”

Those who were gathered there welcomed me.

“I searched all the buildings under Assemblyman Jeong-hun’s name. Well, I thought the most crowded place would be the best to hide a group of people.”

I quickly scanned those present.

About 15 people, most of whom I’ve never seen before.

If I don’t recognize them, it means they haven’t been around for long, so they must be B-ranks at best.

But among them, there was a familiar face.

“Long time no see, Choi Jong-hyuk.”

“…….”

It was none other than Choi Jong-hyuk.

“What are you doing here? Your subordinates are all being arrested.”

“Those guys can be caught a hundred times, and they won’t find anything.”

“I know. Well… we can get it from the people here.”

When I shrugged my shoulders, the expressions of the team leaders in each region quickly turned grim.

At that sight, I let out a hollow laugh.

Am I too immersed in this work?

The way they bare their teeth without recognizing their opponent, as if they’re something special… it was quite absurd.

But what’s even more absurd is.

“…I’ll take care of it.”

Choi Jong-hyuk stepped forward alone.

“Tell the Assemblyman that the safe house has been discovered.”

“What nonsense! How long has it been since you got here, and you’re stepping up alone?”

“If everyone here fights, it will definitely attract attention. Besides, I have personal business with that guy. More than anything…….”

Choi Jong-hyuk turned his gaze to me and continued.

“Do you need several people to deal with a janitor?”

“…….”

Instead of answering, I just stared at him.

Soon, the team leaders seemed to think his words made sense, and they all nodded.

“……That’s true.”

“Then I’ll leave it to you.”

“I’ll contact the Assemblyman, so join us as soon as you’re done.”

With those words, the team leaders brushed past me and left the office first.

Even after seeing the guys running away, I didn’t bother chasing them.

Soon, after everyone had left, the office was left with just the two of us.

“Do you remember?”

I opened my mouth first.

“During the last practical exam, you said you wanted to see my skills.”

“That’s right.”

“I said that the day would come when I would show you. I guess… today is that day.”

I took off my coat, glared at him, and continued.

“Unfortunately.”

[Unique Skill: Demon King]

A black aura spread throughout the office.

***

Kugugugugu―!

The moment the black aura of unknown origin burst out, Choi Jong-hyuk reflexively raised both arms to cover his face.

But when the aura touched his skin, his whole body tingled.

‘What, what is this…?!’

An enormous force.

He frowned, seemingly quite embarrassed by the unexpected atmosphere.

But only for a moment.

“That rumor… did you spread it?”

He asked Kim Jun-woo.

“Rumor?”

“That I hit on Kim Min-ju and got rejected.”

“Ah, that…….”

Kim Jun-woo snapped his fingers as if he had just remembered and continued.

“Wasn’t it true?”

He openly raised the corners of his lips and mocked him.

Choi Jong-hyuk gritted his teeth.

He couldn’t bear the anger when he thought about the looks he had to endure because of that bastard, and the things he had to hear.

Yes, it’s all because of that bastard.

If it weren’t for that bastard, he could have continued his Hunter life as before.

No, if it weren’t for that bastard, he could have been much more successful than before.

Even if that wasn’t the case, he wouldn’t have lived a life at the bottom.

“It’s all your fault, you son of a bitch!”

[Unique Skill: Blizzard Phoenix]

Saaaaaa―.

In response to Choi Jong-hyuk’s anger, a large phoenix wrapped in cold air soared into the sky.

It immediately flapped its wings greatly and poured out frozen feathers.

“Do you know that?”

But Kim Jun-woo calmly said, looking at the giant ice spikes.

“If you don’t have the skills or the strength, you shouldn’t bare your teeth recklessly.”

“…What?”

“Know your place, you stupid bastard.”

[Unique Skill: Demon King – Awakening]

[Awakening skill has been activated.]

[From this moment on, the caster transcends the existing class.]

Kim Jun-woo’s form began to change.

[Awakened Class: Absolute Monarch]

[The caster can freely use the power of dimensions.]

“……Wh, what!!”

Choi Jong-hyuk’s body began to tremble slightly.

But still, anger seemed to be a little more ahead than fear.

“D, die, you bastard!!”

[Unique Skill: Blizzard Phoenix]

Kwagwagwagwang―!

He poured out his skills.

The office shook greatly with the impact, and dust rose.

But Kim Jun-woo walked out of the dust without any problems.

None of the attacks just now had touched even a hair on Kim Jun-woo’s head.

“I, it can’t be…….”

[Equipment has been created.]

[Demon Sword: Tartatos]

[Demon Armor: Bane of Nightmares]

A form that cannot be seen as human.

It was literally a demon, itself.

[Summon: Legion]

Kkeugeugeuk―.

Kkagak, kkagagak―.

At the same time, demons appeared from the black aura spread on the floor.

Choi Jong-hyuk couldn’t even tell if where he was now was reality or a dream.

At the unbelievable sight, his legs eventually gave way, and he collapsed on the spot.

He was wrong.

He can’t win.

No, he is not an existence that can be won in the first place.

“Sa, save… save me…….”

In front of that absolute power, Choi Jong-hyuk kept muttering something, half out of his mind.

Along with that, urine was leaking from his crotch.

“Don’t pretend to be a pathetic villain without skills.”

The moment Kim Jun-woo raised his sword high, his black and empty eyes pierced Choi Jong-hyuk.

“Because it doesn’t suit you.”

Seueuk―.

The sword cut through the air once.

The 18-story building was cut in half exactly.

***

“Haa…….”

“Ah, shit…!”

The team leaders hurried out of the building.

“Damn it, how did he find us so quickly?”

“I know, right!”

“Anyway, I wonder if Choi Jong-hyuk is okay by himself.”

“He’ll be fine. I heard he was about to be promoted to B-rank.”

“But Kim Jun-woo is not easy either. Looking at what the news is saying, he’s at the A-rank level.”

“Do you believe that? The CEO of a company is doing excessive marketing. How can a janitor be A-rank?”

“Well… come to think of it, I’ve never seen him fight directly.”

“Even when he was in the Association, he rose to the head of the headquarters because of his operation planning and strategy. He swept everything away by himself; it’s all media play.”

The team leaders chattered among themselves, trying to interpret the current situation in a good way.

But it didn’t last long.

“Anyway, let’s contact the Assemblyman quickly…….”

Kwang―!!!!

“……?!”

“Wh, what?!”

The building they were in just a moment ago was cut in half.

“What the hell! What’s going on?!”

“Could it be Choi Jong-hyuk… ?”

“Hahaha! As expected, B-rank is different!”

But for some reason, the one who appeared in front of them, celebrating…

“You’re still here.”

It was Representative Kim Jun-woo.

“……H, how.”

“Th, the fact that you’re here means Choi Jong-hyuk is…….”

The team leaders turned pale, as if they had seen a ghost.

They seemed more shocked by the fact that Kim Jun-woo was the one who came out of the building, rather than the fact that the building was cut in half in a battle of that magnitude.

But only for a moment.

“Damn it…!”

“Everyone, take out your weapons!!”

Everyone hurriedly got into battle stance.

Kim Jun-woo sighed deeply and opened his mouth.

“Don’t do anything useless. Either way, there’s no hope for you guys.”

“Wh, what… ?”

“Are you saying you can beat us alone?!”

“That’s true… but even if we don’t fight, you guys can’t live anyway.”

The team leaders’ brows narrowed at Kim Jun-woo’s words.

Expressions as if to say, what nonsense.

Kim Jun-woo looked at the scene and continued.

“Your leader, Assemblyman Jeong-hun, is in contact with the International Association.”

“……So you knew that much.”

“If you knew who was behind us, you should have let us go quietly…!”

“That’s not difficult. But I guarantee you, if you go to Assemblyman Jeong-hun like this…….”

Kim Jun-woo smiled slyly.

“You’ll all die.”

“……?”

“……Wh, what?”

Kim Jun-woo glanced around the chaotic building and quickly opened his mouth.

“The situation is not good. The police have launched a major investigation, and everyone’s attention is focused on the media and the internet. Of course, we can’t prove Assemblyman Jeong-hun’s charges right away, but it’s only a matter of time.”

So what should we do?

First, we put out the immediate fire by hiding the team leaders.

But that’s not enough.

We can’t hide a dozen people forever, and as long as the investigation continues, the tail will eventually be revealed.

So, secondly, they will ask the International Association for help.

Then what can the International Association do to help in this situation?

That’s the third method.

“They will first…… cut off the tail.”

Kim Jun-woo said calmly.

“If you go to the meeting place now, what will be waiting for you is not Assemblyman Jeong-hun, but assassins from the International Association.”

“……!”

“……!”

It’s just a stray dog that was picked up and used.

As easily as they were obtained, they can be easily discarded.

Even if they are disposed of, there will be no repercussions, and there is nothing to regret.

Because they are people who can be newly acquired at any time.

“Choose. Will you swear allegiance to the end and die a dog’s death, or…….”

At that moment, Kim Jun-woo’s eyes flashed.

“Will you bite the owner?”