I Became The Rankers’ Number One Pick [EN]: Chapter 215

215.

While Seo-ah was meeting with Choi Eun-gyeol and Song Jin-ah for negotiations, she also received a call from the Heaven Guild in the United States.

After a busy week like that, the day of the press conference arrived.

Eventually, key guild members all attended the event, which Seo-ah had originally planned to attend alone.

Han Seok-hyun, Yoo Ji-an, Baek Eun-hee, Choi Eun-gyeol’s manager, and Song Jin-ah had arrived beforehand. Seo-ah, who arrived on time, looked at them with bewildered eyes.

“How did you all come?”

“I thought it would look good if even I stood next to you, but… I guess everyone felt the same way.”

Song Jin-ah clicked her tongue as if she was disappointed and scanned the rest of the people.

“Seo-ah! You look great today!”

“Thank you for coming, unnie [older sister or close female friend].”

Seo-ah smiled brightly and greeted Baek Eun-hee in response to her welcoming call. Seo-ah was wearing a beige two-piece suit for the first time in a while today.

The reason why the S-class Hunters gathered here was probably to emphasize that they were key members of the alliance being formed with Park Seo-ah at the center.

Yoo Ji-an had arrived with Seo-ah from the start.

While greeting everyone, Choi Eun-gyeol’s manager carefully handed Seo-ah his phone.

“Um, could you please take this call?”

“Ah, is it Eun-gyeol? Hello.”

– Noona [term of endearment for an older sister or female friend, used by males], I should have been there.

“You’re on an overseas tour concert. It’s okay, you sent someone to replace you.”

– Still… By the way, what you gave me was really good. It will be really useful because there are many magic-type Hunters in our guild.

Seo-ah had given Choi Eun-gyeol a magic stone containing [Love Yourself].

“Okay, I look forward to your cooperation in the future.”

– I’ll go anytime if Noona calls me. I’ll cancel this concert even now…!

“Haha, Eun-gyeol. See you next time. Have a good concert.”

Seo-ah ended the call at an appropriate time and looked at the people approaching. There was a familiar foreigner walking with Cha Tae-woon.

Ruben waved awkwardly.

“Hey, we meet again.”

Seo-ah shook hands with him lightly.

“I heard from the Heaven Guild, so Hunter Ruben came.”

“Yeah, Jackson kept wanting to come, but the situation didn’t allow it. He was very disappointed.”

Seo-ah didn’t show much reaction to Jackson’s disappointment. In a way, it was a natural and expected situation.

“Anyway, thank you for coming.”

“You’re welcome, I can’t miss this kind of event. What kind of relationship do we have.”

‘That’s right, a relationship that started with kidnapping?’ Seo-ah omitted the answer and brushed it off with a smile. Anyway, it’s in the past, and it’s important to be friendly today.

“Hunter Park Seo-ah, this way.”

Park Seo-ah approached at Cha Tae-woon’s call.

“I’ve compiled a list of key questions. Please check it out. Additional questions will be answered by the people here.”

“I didn’t know the Association President would be so proactive.”

“It’s only natural to cooperate when it comes to putting another leash on S-class Hunters. And isn’t it also contributing to world peace?”

“World peace… Ah, yes. Well, that’s right.”

For now, the Korean and American guilds are the starting point, but soon they will be accepting Hunter guilds from other countries as well. Also, blocking the Legend Gate is directly related to world peace.

“Anyway, I will actively help if there is anything the Association needs.”

“Are you including the Association? Then I won’t refuse. I look forward to working with you too.”

Then Cha Tae-woon subtly asked for a handshake, and Seo-ah almost grabbed it without realizing it, even though she knew everything. If Yoo Ji-an hadn’t intervened appropriately.

“Aren’t we completely on the same side now?”

When Cha Tae-woon complained, Yoo Ji-an replied bluntly.

“Yeah, if it’s okay to reveal all your abilities.”

Of course, Seo-ah’s abilities were already known to some extent to them. Blocking the handshake was also somewhat due to Yoo Ji-an’s mood.

“Then we will start the press conference in 5 minutes. Everyone, get ready!”

At the shout of the Association official, Seo-ah quickly read through the questions.

***

The news that a Hunter Guild alliance was being formed spread quickly.

The ‘alliance’ literally served to loosely connect the guilds of each world, which were busy competing with each other.

Of course, there were already associations in each country, and the World Hunter Association also existed. However, this organization was participating on a national level, so decisions were often made by a few powerful countries, and the remaining countries were pressured to accept those decisions. It has been a long time since it was no longer Hunter-centered.

The ‘alliance’ had almost no coercion, but it had an attractive bait. It was Park Seo-ah.

If you want to acquire Park Seo-ah’s abilities, you just need to put your foot in the alliance and provide support in every way when requested.

The scale of support was also free, but each guild would probably send an ace. This was because it was known that abilities increased when directly contacted with Park Seo-ah.

And Yoo Ji-an’s warning at the end of the press conference also became a hot topic.

“If there is a group or organization that harms our alliance leader, Hunter Park Seo-ah, the four major guilds and the association here will chase them to the ends of the earth and punish them, so please keep that in mind.”

“Oh, and we’ll add the Heaven Guild here too.”

Ruben, who was sitting diagonally, also raised his hand.

Since even the Heaven Guild came forward to protect Park Seo-ah, it was only natural that the interest of guilds from other countries increased.

Seo-ah blushed as if she was embarrassed after finishing the press conference.

“I didn’t know you would say that there.”

“It’s natural. Now that your abilities are more known, there will be more guys aiming for you.”

“Yeah, Seo-ah. Now that we have officially announced that we will protect you, we can be more actively involved in your safety.”

At Yoo Ji-an’s words, Baek Eun-hee chimed in and stroked the top of Seo-ah’s head. Seo-ah nodded as if she had barely agreed.

“Alliance Leader!”

At that time, Min Ji-yeon, who was on one side, came over and handed Seo-ah the documents and seal she was holding.

“Here, I got approval here. Here are the related documents and… Ah, here’s the office card key.”

These things were close to formalities, but it felt new to actually receive the card key.

Seo-ah, who was silent for a moment, slowly bowed her head to the S-class Hunters who were looking at her.

“I look forward to working with you all.”

***

After that, time passed quickly.

In the meantime, Seo-ah traveled around various countries with Yoo Ji-an. For reference, Yoo Ji-an was the deputy alliance leader and also Seo-ah’s bodyguard.

Seo-ah’s protection was essential because she had to deal with rankers from each country.

Then, a problem occurred in France.

Bang!

A sudden explosion was heard in a quiet cafe in Paris. Fortunately, there were no customers, so it was fortunate that there were no casualties.

The two people inside the cafe quickly escaped.

They were supposed to meet the guild leader of Bulldozers, the No. 1 Hunter Guild in France, here.

“What, what is it? Suddenly?”

Seo-ah asked in bewilderment, and Yoo Ji-an said in a low voice, staring at one place.

“Bacello.”

Seo-ah also looked in that direction. She could definitely feel a huge mass of magical power.

At this level, it must be an S-class, even a top ranker.

“Bacello… Ah, from the temporary gate before.”

“Yeah, that’s him. He’s ranked 4th.”

“But why suddenly….”

Before Seo-ah’s question was over, a burly muscle man ran like a bulldozer and collided with Yoo Ji-an.

Thud!

Yoo Ji-an’s [Ruin Blade] and Bacello’s heavy hammer-shaped weapon [Hammer of Angel] collided, creating a tremendous sonic boom.

“Get away!”

Seo-ah evacuated the people around her before grasping the situation.

After moving even one child far away, she stood in a suitable place and watched the situation.

‘What the heck is going on?’

“It seems like getting hit last time wasn’t enough, Bacello.”

“I couldn’t sleep because I was so excited to hear that you were coming to France! Hunter Yoo Ji-an.”

The expression on Bacello’s face as he said that looked like a girl full of expectations. It was ironic to have such an expression on a heavy muscular body.

Anyway, the two seem to be acquaintances.

“Then shall we see how much stronger you have become?”

Yoo Ji-an wasn’t the type to avoid fighting either. As he raised Ruin Blade, Seo-ah jumped in front of him.

“Stop it.”

“I didn’t start it first. If you’re going to stop it, start with that side….”

“Someone is coming to stop that side too.”

Saying that, Seo-ah turned around.

Looking closely, a slender Caucasian woman was walking down an empty street.

Judging from the scale of magical power, she was not an S-class. About A-class? And the guild leader of Bulldozers was known to be an A-class Caucasian woman. She was the person they were really trying to meet.

“I see.”

While Yoo Ji-an put away his weapon in agreement, Bacello had a look of embarrassment on his face.

As he staggered backwards without being able to run away, the guild leader of Bulldozers quickly ran over and pulled his ear.

“Bacello, are you causing trouble again? How many times have I told you that it’s an important meeting!”