The Wise Cleaning Life Of A Returning Genius Hunter [EN]: Chapter 314

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Bang!

Kwang, Pow-pow-pow!

In the heart of New York, a relentless battle raged.

Secretary-General Wesley watched the battlefield with a grim expression.

In truth, he hadn’t intended to take this battle as seriously as the one in Germany.

Having already achieved his primary objective, he didn’t see the need to accept this fight.

However, he thought it would be advantageous to display their dominance over WDSO [World Dungeon Strategy Organization] to the world.

So, he indulged their outburst, and until recently, things had been going according to plan.

“Ugh!”

“Kuh-erk!”

“W-wait a minute…!”

“Ugh!”

Until Kim Jun-woo stepped onto the battlefield.

Troops were falling one after another.

Unable to launch a proper counterattack, their lines were steadily being pushed back.

‘What on earth…’

Secretary-General Wesley couldn’t comprehend the situation unfolding before him.

Kim Jun-woo’s skill was a prototype of abilities similar to his own. A skill that manipulated formless power to create extraordinary abilities beyond common sense.

It boasted overwhelming strength that all other ability users couldn’t dare to match, a fact that Secretary-General Wesley himself acknowledged.

He probably couldn’t be defeated even if all the hunters in the world were brought together.

This battle wasn’t even about trying to defeat him from the start.

As he said, it was impossible to stop him with hundreds of thousands of troops, and even Secretary-General Wesley wasn’t confident he could win.

Of course, the same couldn’t be said for the rest of the forces.

Except for Kim Jun-woo and a few executives, the remaining WDSO forces posed no threat.

The purpose of this battle was to instill fear in the world by showing the collapse of WDSO.

So, even if Kim Jun-woo couldn’t be defeated, eliminating the rest of the forces would be enough to achieve their goal.

From the start, the International Association’s target wasn’t Kim Jun-woo, but the ordinary troops he brought.

Mostly B-rank hunters.

Amateurs lacking superhuman combat sense and experience.

Dealing with them should have been easier than swatting flies.

It should have been, but…

“K-keep attacking!!”

“Damn it!!”

[Unique Skill: Chain Spree]

[Unique Skill: Blood Demon Rampage]

[Unique Skill: Satellite Repulsor]

Bang!

Pow-pow-pow!

Despite the International Association forces pouring in attacks, they couldn’t bring down a single one.

Those within the attack range retreated without hesitation.

Those around them secured their retreat with barriers, and the remaining forces immediately prepared for a counterattack.

A truly perfect strategy.

They weren’t even talking to each other or receiving commands, yet they were showing such movements.

It was as if Kim Jun-woo’s appearance had suddenly increased the individual combat power exponentially…

‘Is that even possible…?’

Of course, the rank of the troops hadn’t suddenly increased, nor had their skills become stronger.

Instead, their movements, judgment, and ability to perfectly perform their roles without briefing or command had increased exponentially.

It felt like facing a single, giant organism, not an army.

It was as if…

‘Each and every one of them is like Kim Jun-woo…’

Secretary-General Wesley gritted his teeth.

[Unique Skill: Genesis]

[Space Creation]

[x165]

Whoosh.

Once again, he created space targeting the WDSO forces, but…

Tsk!

Tat-tat-tat!

As expected, not a single one could be swallowed by his space.

Seeing the distortion at the moment the space was created and dodging it was something no one could do.

Decades of combat experience.

Or overwhelming talent that surpassed it.

Without that, it was virtually impossible to avoid his attack.

He was surprised that Kim Jun-woo could do it, and even more surprised that the two executives could avoid it…

Now, all the troops were at the same level.

“W-what the hell are these guys…!”

“They’ve suddenly become too strong!”

“O-our attacks aren’t working at all!”

The momentum of the attack began to falter.

It was only natural.

The difference in power was already overwhelming.

‘Damn it…’

Secretary-General Wesley clenched his fist.

There was no choice.

“…Control Team Leader.”

Secretary-General Wesley, who had stopped attacking and was lost in thought, called out to the Control Team Leader.

“Y-yes?”

“Contact each association.”

The Control Team Leader asked back with a rather bewildered expression.

“A-are you sure? If we request support from each country here, it will no longer be our own affair.”

“…”

Secretary-General Wesley knew best what that meant.

But.

“We don’t have the luxury to set an example anymore.”

Secretary-General Wesley made a decision.

“We have to end it here.”

His eyes flashed once again.

***

Beijing, China.

A branch that used to belong to WDSO, but declared surrender as soon as the American branch collapsed.

“No way…”

The chief executive, Branch Manager Wang, muttered as he watched the screen being broadcast by the International Association.

Shaking eyes, bewildered expression.

The reason he couldn’t hide his dismay was none other than the sight on the screen, which was hard to believe even when seen with his own eyes.

The International Hunter Association.

An organization that has managed dungeons and hunters around the world since the birth of dungeons.

The reason they were able to have this much power was because they created the subjugation system first and systematized all the processes.

Thanks to that, all the associations around the world used their system, and naturally, the International Association gained control based on it.

Of course, it couldn’t be said that it was only bad.

Thanks to their control, there have been no disputes due to subjugation for decades.

However, at some point, they began to try to control not only the subjugation system, but also everything about dungeons and hunters.

Perhaps many associations, including himself, had already noticed, and everyone had sensed the danger.

However, there was no one who could stop the International Association.

But surprisingly, someone appeared who directly blocked the International Association.

Kim Jun-woo.

The former CEO of Karma Corporation.

As he appeared like a comet in the dungeon industry, cracks began to appear in the International Association’s control…

But that was only for a moment.

What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.

Eventually, the International Association revealed all its ambitions and began to devour associations around the world.

And at the forefront was the head of the International Association, Secretary-General Wesley himself.

He thought that no one could resist as long as he stepped forward.

But.

“What is this…”

He is fighting head-on with such a man.

No, he is overwhelming them.

Branch Manager Wang also knows about WDSO and Kim Jun-woo.

He didn’t see it directly, but after hearing the story from Hong Kong, he was definitely a very talented person.

But he thought that was only within the realm of common sense.

But…

“Can you see this…?”

“Yes.”

When Branch Manager Wang pointed at the screen and asked, the aide nodded.

“Each and every one of them has overwhelming combat sense… Above all, the positions and roles of each camp are perfectly executed.”

“It’s like one person is moving…”

“Yes.”

Branch Manager Wang nodded.

Is this even possible?

Even if they are well-trained hunters, is this kind of battle possible?

It’s as if each and every soldier is made up of S-rank or higher.

Branch Manager Wang was stunned by the absurd sight.

“Branch Manager!”

At that time, an employee came into the office with a phone.

“It’s a call for the branch manager… I think you should take it.”

“…What?”

Branch Manager Wang’s expression hardened.

He seemed to know vaguely where the call was from.

And he wasn’t the only one who received the call.

― Thailand Association.

“What is this, really…?”

“What’s going on…?”

A conference room where Branch Manager Praset, including each headquarters manager, and all executives were gathered.

While watching the situation in New York being broadcast by the International Association together, everyone couldn’t help but be shocked.

WDSO was unilaterally pushing the International Association.

“Are they really going to win like this…?”

The operations manager asked Branch Manager Praset with a worried expression.

Since the Thai branch belonged to the International Association, it was obvious that if the International Association lost there, they would be the next target.

But Branch Manager Praset shook his head and answered firmly.

“They can’t win.”

“How can you be so sure? Just looking at the current situation, WDSO is overwhelming…!”

“Even if WDSO gains the upper hand in this battle, if the Secretary-General makes one call, associations around the world will lend a hand.”

“…!”

“Do you think even the greatest guys can win against the whole world?”

At Branch Manager Praset’s words, the operations manager shut his mouth.

WDSO can never win, so don’t be anxious.

The operations manager took it that way, but in fact, Branch Manager Praset’s inner thoughts were a little different.

Yes, WDSO cannot win.

They must know that too.

But the important thing is…

They are fighting despite the unfavorable war situation.

‘Damn it…’

Branch Manager Praset gritted his teeth while staring at the screen.

A terrible sense of self-disgust was boiling up from deep inside.

The Thai Association was a branch established from the beginning as belonging to the International Association.

An association directly managed by the International Association, and one of the branches that receives the most influence.

Other guys said they envied it, but in reality, it was almost hell.

Blood-drying high tributes.

Dozens of tons of by-products taken away every year in the name of fees.

In addition, all kinds of pressure and threats if they even rebelled.

But they, who had been accustomed to it all their lives, didn’t even dare to think of rebelling.

That was the same even when the International Association declared a declaration of war against the world.

They couldn’t have not known that they were nothing more than terrorists.

Nevertheless, the Thai Association remained silent.

No, beyond being silent, they even defended them.

They didn’t even know how to get out of the shadow of the International Association, and their own lives were more important than that right now.

But…

“What are we doing right now…”

Branch Manager Praset muttered while looking at the appearance of WDSO on the screen.

And then.

“Branch Manager… it’s a call.”

An employee carefully called Branch Manager Praset.

― International Association-affiliated, European Branch Union.

A place where the heads of each branch of the Swiss, Danish, and Spanish associations are gathered.

Branch Union Council.

“T-this… if we’re not careful, WDSO might win, right?”

“No, more than that… was WDSO such a strong organization?!”

“This doesn’t make sense! I’ve never even heard of such an organization!”

“…”

The heads of each country’s association began to talk more out of anxiety.

But what stimulated them even more than anxiety was something else…

“Anyway… they’re amazing.”

“That’s what I’m saying.”

“Well, didn’t we do that much when we were younger?”

“No way!”

An inexplicable sense of elation.

And awe.

The appearance that WDSO was showing was touching the essence beyond victory or defeat.

Their battle itself made even the heads of associations who had sworn allegiance to the International Association feel something.

“If this continues…”

“The landscape might change…”

It was then that such a story came out.

“B-Branch Manager…!”

“Branch Manager, it’s a call…!”

“I think you should take it!”

The aides of each branch manager rushed into the conference room and handed over the phone.

***

In the heart of New York.

‘With Cha Seok-hyun and Yoo Ji-woo at the forefront, the guild alliance defends the left flank.’

‘Han Yu-bin and the Suwon and Ulsan branches are aiming for the rear…’

‘Kim Min-joo and the headquarters operations team are digging into the front.’

I was constantly directing each and every soldier in my head.

And soon.

Bang!

Kwagwagwagwang!

I felt the tide of the battle slowly turning.

‘Good…’

Of course, I shouldn’t be relieved yet.

It’s not over until it’s over.

I have to move as if the entire WDSO force is me…

[Unique Skill: Genesis – Awakening]

[Space Devour]

[Destroys the designated space-time.]

“…!!”

An attack completely different from anything before.

‘Retreat for now!’

I immediately ordered the advancing troops to stop, and at the same time.

Whoosh.

――――!

Without any sound, the buildings and roads in front of me, everything, disappeared.

And a huge cavity was created there.

As if a hole had been drilled in the space itself, it was gaping wide, a complete void in itself.

‘What is that again…’

I muttered like that and looked at Secretary-General Wesley.

An atmosphere clearly different from before.

No emotion could be felt on his hardened face.

‘He’s going to see the end of it too, is it…?’

This fight is not very beneficial to the International Association.

Even if they don’t fight us, they have already devoured most of the associations.

Nevertheless, the reason they continued the battle was… to broadcast our collapse live to the world.

Of course, there is no need to put in a lot of effort.

It would be enough to just take down a few soldiers.

‘But suddenly coming out like this…’

They realized it too.

That if things continue like this, they will be the ones to collapse first.

“Everyone, be alert.”

I slowly opened my mouth.

“Because from now on, you might actually die.”

“…”

“…”

Everyone spared their answers to that word.

They finally revealed their true colors, but it’s okay.

If we keep doing what we’re doing now, it’ll be enough…

「J-Jun-woo…!」

At that time, Executive Director Lee Ah-young, who was looking at the situation from our ship, sent a desperate radio message.

“What is it?”

「S-ships are coming into the harbor right now! There are over 50 ships confirmed right now!」

“…Excuse me?”

My eyebrows twitched once.

「It seems like…」

The moment Executive Director Lee Ah-young trailed off.

Thud!

Along with the sound of ships docking, a countless number of soldiers appeared.

“…”

As soon as I discovered the troops, I lost my words and froze on the spot.