The Wise Cleaning Life Of A Returning Genius Hunter [EN]: Chapter 300

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“Search of the sealed area confirms that all forces evacuated after the fire broke out.”

Russia, the National Assembly.

Chairman Dmitry delivered the news to Vladimir.

“Good, that’s good.”

“However, there’s a problem. It seems it will take about three days to put out the fire. In the meantime, it will be difficult for us to search.”

“What…?”

Minister Vladimir’s eyebrows twitched.

“You can’t search during that time? Once the fire is out, everyone will flock back here. If we can’t find it by then, what’s the point!”

“Well, it’s too dangerous. The flames are so fierce that even with fireproof clothing, we wouldn’t last more than ten minutes searching…”

“Who doesn’t know it’s dangerous? We need to make up for burning down a mountain! Now that everyone has retreated, this is our only chance to find that item first!”

“……..”

Chairman Dmitry knew he was right.

What was the reason for setting fire to the Ural Mountains, known as the backbone of Russia, in the first place?

It was to drive out all those treasure hunters from other countries and seize the item in the meantime.

But if we have to wait until the fire is extinguished, there’s no point in taking such drastic measures.

We have to proceed with the search somehow, but…

‘Haa…’

Minister Vladimir sighed deeply.

He knew.

That blindly sending in manpower while the flames are still raging doesn’t guarantee we’ll find it.

But if we lift the ability suppression, other guys will get the information first.

What should we do?

How can we find that item before the others gather?

Minister Vladimir held the phone, contemplating for a long time, but…

No brilliant ideas came to mind.

No matter how he thought about it, the Russian Association’s technology couldn’t find the item faster than the International Association and WDSO [World Development and Security Organization].

If the fire is extinguished in this state, they will gather again, and no matter who gets it first, Russia won’t even get a glimpse.

Then…

“There’s no other way.”

“Yes…?”

“We have to block everyone from entering.”

“What do you mean…?”

Dmitry’s voice came from the phone, trying to grasp the situation.

But only for a moment.

“Let’s hold a press conference.”

Minister Vladimir gave the order.

“Due to conflicts between the International Association and WDSO in Russia, a forest fire has occurred, causing great damage…”

“……!”

Chairman Dmitry immediately understood what that meant.

“To prevent further damage, both sides are completely prohibited from all activities within Russia, and military response will be taken if violated.”

“…Are you sure about this?”

Chairman Dmitry asked worriedly.

“Wouldn’t we be at a disadvantage if a military clash occurs…?”

“No.”

But Minister Vladimir shook his head and answered immediately.

“It’s only been a day since the International Association and WDSO clashed head-on. Their power loss must be significant, and they won’t have recovered enough to fight again.”

“……..”

“Both of them will want to avoid fighting. In this situation, they can’t ignore even ordinary military force.”

Minister Vladimir continued with a confident voice.

“So, after the press conference, make sure to convey it clearly to both organizations again.”

His eyes flashed.

“From this moment on, not even an ant can be taken out of Russia.”

In the end, he decided to antagonize both organizations.

After finishing the call, Minister Vladimir was lost in thought for a moment.

Of course, he still doesn’t know what the item in the Ural Mountains is.

‘At best, it’s a top-tier byproduct or equipment material, but…’

That’s not what we need in the first place.

But the fact that the International Association and WDSO are both desperately searching for it is enough to make it worth obtaining.

Negotiation, trade.

Or blackmail.

Even if we can’t use the item directly, there are plenty of ways to utilize it.

The country that currently dominates the international community is neither the United States nor China.

The International Association and WDSO.

The two organizations control the world.

If we can gain an advantage over the two organizations with this item…

‘The Chairman will be pleased.’

The corners of his lips turned up endlessly.

***

Bang—!

Bank Item Control Center.

Secretary-General Wesley burst into the room, throwing the door open.

Then, he immediately began frantically searching the inside of the center.

Under the desk.

Inside the equipment locker.

He searched every corner of every sector, but…

“Shit!!”

No one is there.

Until he checked the access records just now, there was no record of anyone leaving.

Then did they leave while coming here?

Then that’s a relief.

Since he didn’t encounter them on the way, there are limited places to go.

If we search right now, we will definitely find them.

But more than that…

‘Why the hell did that bitch come here…?’

A more fundamental question crossed Secretary-General Wesley’s mind.

Chloe.

Former team leader of PB Corporation’s Bank Item Management Team.

She was a key member of the International Association.

But as the situation became unfavorable in the conflict with WDSO, she switched sides like a bat [a person who changes allegiance easily].

Why would such a person risk coming back to headquarters?

Well, she wouldn’t have come to get something she left behind.

‘…….’

Just as he was standing blankly, organizing his thoughts.

“…Could it be.”

As if something came to mind, Secretary-General Wesley immediately headed to Zone A-3.

At the same time, his face turned pale.

“……..”

The Bank Item Storage Chamber is empty.

The thing he feared had happened.

“Shit, shit!!”

Bang—!!

Unable to contain his anger, he punched the wall, and a black aura burst out, shaking the center greatly.

And soon after.

“S, Secretary-General…!”

“What’s going on?!”

The employees who belatedly followed Secretary-General Wesley asked.

But it didn’t take them long to realize what had happened.

“W, what…?”

“Why is the chamber empty?”

The employees also stared at the empty space where the Bank Item should have been, with bewildered expressions.

“…Seal off the headquarters.”

Secretary-General Wesley’s low voice echoed.

“From this moment on, not even an ant can leave the headquarters. Check all CCTV in the records room, deploy troops in each zone, and conduct a search for the intruders.”

“We don’t have enough manpower right now…”

“Shit, just move it!!”

With his roar, the black aura burst out again.

The startled employees didn’t even think of answering and hurriedly left the center.

After they left, the control center was left alone again.

“……..”

Secretary-General Wesley clenched his fist with a fierce look in his eyes.

It’s certain.

WDSO has also obtained information about Eden.

Knowing that the International Association would move to Russia to find Eden, they took advantage of the gap to strike the headquarters.

They must have thought they could steal the Bank Item now that no one was here.

A bold decision to head to enemy territory instead of the location where Eden was found, after hearing the news.

An operation that accurately targeted the gap.

A plan that strikes from behind.

No doubt.

Kim Junwoo is moving directly.

I didn’t finish it in Germany, so he came to find me himself.

But he wouldn’t have expected it either.

‘That I would return this quickly…’

While he was out of the control center checking the access records, they took the Bank Item and disappeared.

In other words, they were hiding somewhere in the center when I returned to headquarters.

Then they are the ones in a hurry.

This place is the heart of enemy territory for them.

The headquarters of the International Association.

They will never get out safely.

Secretary-General Wesley slowly left the center with a hardened face.

***

“W, where are we going now?!”

Kim Minjoo asked as we sprinted madly down the hallway after leaving the center.

“How would I know?”

Of course, I couldn’t have been thinking about anything.

I was just running without looking back.

In my hands, I held two cases containing the Dimension Stone and the Time Stone.

It was unexpected that Secretary-General Wesley would return so quickly.

Fortunately, I managed to retrieve the Bank Item while he was gone, but…

‘The problem is whether we can get out…’

Should I just brazenly break through the front door like before?

No, that’s too much of a gamble in the current situation.

‘Then what should I do…’

Even while running, I kept racking my brain.

“Intruders detected in the control center! Intruders detected! All employees are requested to report any suspicious individuals immediately.”

The announcement echoed through the hallway speakers.

I was finally exposed.

‘Sneaking out is out of the question.’

I wondered if I should break down the building and run away.

“There’s an emergency exit for evacuation in the basement.”

Chloe, who was walking ahead, said.

“If we arrive before they seal it off, we can get out without being detected. It’s better than doing something that attracts attention.”

“…I understand.”

“This way.”

She took the lead and began to guide us.

Finally, when we reached the emergency exit.

“Damn it…”

“Haa…”

Hiding in the corner, we let out a deep sigh as we checked the front of the emergency exit.

“Focus. They are skilled hunters.”

“I understand.”

“Fire as soon as you spot them, and don’t let your guard down.”

Troops were already stationed in front of the emergency exit.

“…What do we do now?”

“There don’t seem to be many of them. Should we just push through with force?”

Chief Lee Ahyoung asked in a hushed voice, and Han Yoobin offered his opinion.

‘Is that the only way…’

There are 5 people confirmed.

It’s enough to deal with.

I looked at Kim Minjoo and Han Yoobin and nodded once, and everyone prepared for battle.

“Let’s go back.”

At that time, Chloe said with a serious expression.

“Y, yes?”

“What do you mean?! How many are there…!”

“There’s still anti-ability stone equipment left here that was made before.”

Chloe interrupted Han Yoobin and answered immediately.

At the same time, everyone’s faces hardened.

“The moment you rush in, your skills will be blocked, and then you’ll be the only one who can fight.”

Chloe looked at me.

“Can you handle it alone? While protecting 4 people and the Bank Item?”

“……..”

What do you take me for?

Of course, I can.

Of course…

If I were in my previous state.

[Awakening Passive: Wise Cleaner]

[Due to the effect of this passive, your unique skill has been changed.]

[Your unique class has been reset.]

My current state is that both my unique skill and unique class have been reset.

I don’t even know what kind of skill it is or what kind of effect it has, so is it right to fight?

‘If it’s not an attack skill…’

Then I won’t be able to do anything.

This is the heart of enemy territory, the headquarters of the International Association.

I can’t gamble in the heart of enemy territory.

“…Let’s go back.”

In the end, I made the same decision as Chloe.

Since I gave the order, there was no room to object.

Just as everyone was about to return the way they came.

“Did you check the 1st and 2nd floors?”

“Yes, I checked. Judging from the fact that it wasn’t caught on CCTV either, it seems like there’s someone who knows the internal situation well…”

“At best, it’s a rat in a trap. If you’ve checked the 1st and 2nd floors, then the only thing left is the basement.”

The voices of other troops began to be heard from behind.

The sound was getting closer and closer.

‘Shit…’

I could feel it getting closer.

Kim Minjoo and Han Yoobin immediately took a defensive stance, and Lee Ahyoung and Chloe hid behind them.

At this rate, we’ll be surrounded.

What should I do?

How can I get out of here?

Just as my head was getting whiter and whiter.

“……..”

Something in the corner caught my eye.

At the same time, a spark flashed in my head.

“…I think there’s a way.”

I picked up the dungeon cleaning tools in the corner.