The Wise Cleaning Life Of A Returning Genius Hunter [EN]: Chapter 244

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[Unique Skill: Demon King – Awakening]

[Awakened skill has been activated.]

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

[Awakened Class: Absolute Monarch]

The flowing black aura moved with a quieter, heavier presence, as if possessing its own will.

I swept my hand over myself.

[Equipment has been generated.]

[Demon Sword: Tartarus]

[Demon Armor: Nightmare Vene]

With a weighty sensation, my unique equipment materialized.

A sword of primal form, devoid of any adornment or extravagance.

A heavy armor that ceaselessly tried to consume me.

“……”

Fully armed for battle, I continued to stare at her, still radiating a fierce red energy.

Unlike earlier, when she charged without hesitation, she now kept her distance, wary of me.

Like a predator contemplating where to bite its prey.

Finally, as if having made a decision, the corners of her mouth stretched wide.

Bang—!!

She charged once more with explosive speed, throwing a punch.

Simultaneously, I immediately angled my sword to deflect it.

Clang—.

As I blocked her fist with the blade, an immense shock was transmitted directly through my body.

Staggering momentarily from the unexpectedly overwhelming force, I heard.

Clang, clang, clang—!

Han Yubin seized the opportunity and relentlessly continued her assault.

In response, I continued to block her punches with my sword, but…….

‘At this rate, there’s no end.’

Close-quarters combat.

A condition extremely advantageous for Han Yubin, and a distance extremely uncomfortable for me.

Han Yubin could continuously penetrate and link her attacks, while my options were limited.

She secured a favorable distance for herself while thoroughly blocking my means of attack.

‘She may have lost her reason, but she’s moving strategically. Is she really high on drugs?’

Is her combat sense simply instinctual?

In any case, maintaining this state is not good.

I need to create some distance somehow.

[Corruption: Uriel]

Flash—.

While continuously blocking attacks, I activated the skill.

Eight pairs of black wings sprouted from the armor encasing me.

I immediately soared into the air.

Thus, I widened the distance between her and me.

Then, I raised my hand.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—!!

The black aura condensed into hundreds of spikes and flew towards her.

Not a single one of the hundreds of spikes was launched carelessly.

Every spike was aimed precisely at her.

“Khehehehe…!”

Swish, swish—!

Thud, thud, thud—!

However, Han Yubin began to evade, making a bizarre sound that was somewhere between crying and laughing.

She dodged the rain of attacks with only her dynamic visual acuity and physical abilities, without using any defensive skills.

‘She dodges ranged attacks, and close-quarters are disadvantageous…….’

What kind of human is she?

Should I use an area-of-effect skill?

No, area attacks are less powerful.

As long as she is conscious, she will charge at me repeatedly, no matter how much damage she takes.

Unless it’s an attack that can subdue her in one go, it will only increase futile wounds.

‘Tch…….’

In the end, there was no other choice.

I gripped my sword tightly.

Whoosh—!

Folding my wings, I plummeted to the ground.

I narrowed the distance with her once more.

And the moment we were completely close, I raised the sword I was holding high.

Buzzing—.

At the same time, I invisibly condensed magic power in one hand.

The moment she dodged the sword, I would detonate the magic power at point-blank range.

Thud—!

“……You crazy bastard.”

It happened in an instant.

Contrary to my expectations, Han Yubin didn’t evade the sword; she took it head-on.

The sword pierced her abdomen precisely.

And she gripped the sword embedded in her stomach tightly with her bare hands.

She completely immobilized me and gave me a smirk.

“Shit…….”

Soon, her fist struck my face directly.

―――!!

The immense shock rattled my brain.

And before I could even recover.

Bang—!

Bang, bang—!!

Thud, thud, thud—!

Attacks began to pour down like crazy, accompanied by laughter filled with madness.

But I didn’t just take it.

Boom—!

The black aura surrounding me exploded, sending Han Yubin flying far away.

I barely managed to separate myself from Han Yubin.

“Ha, hahaha…….”

Wiping the blood from my mouth with my sleeve, I stood up with a smile.

Frankly, it was absurd, but at this point, I had to admit it.

Right now, she has surpassed Kim Min-ju and Noah.

The only one besides me…… approaching SSS-rank.

“I underestimated her too much, huh…….”

Alright.

Then this much won’t be enough.

“Arise.”

[Summon: Legion]

Creak, creak—.

Clack, clack—.

The monsters that received my command began to emerge from the black aura.

[Unique Skill: High Panic Berserker – Awakening]

[From this moment, all of the caster’s attacks consume blood within the body.]

Of course, she also cast that skill with a chilling laugh.

The final means to eliminate the enemy before her, without considering victory, defeat, or life and death.

[Suicidal Act]

Han Yubin revealed her full power.

***

A call came in to CEO Emma.

The caller was none other than the boss of the Uno Empire, the Mexican cartel, with whom she had been frequently conversing these past few days.

“An employee of Karma Corporation injected Void…?”

「Yes. One of our members was hit by a syringe wielded by her.」

CEO Emma wore a bewildered expression at the unexpected situation.

But only for a moment.

“So… what happened?”

「Of course, she’s rampaging. I heard she was a former operations team leader. Her rank seems to be quite high as well. Currently, CEO Kim Jun-woo is holding her off single-handedly… but it seems to be quite overwhelming. So, I’ve ordered him to retreat for now. It seems like a good opportunity.」

“…….”

CEO Emma paused to consider the meaning of the words ‘good opportunity.’

Soon, realizing the meaning, she smiled and asked back.

“The more intense it gets, the more publicity it generates?”

「It would be even better if someone died.」

“I see.”

A smile spread across her face.

“Well done. You’re using your head better than I thought.”

「You provided the raw materials, so we should at least do this much on our own.」

A hearty laugh came from the phone.

CEO Emma chuckled softly along with him.

“By the way, if you’re talking about an employee…….”

「It seems to be a Berserker.」

“Berserker? A Berserker, huh…….”

CEO Emma stroked her chin for a moment, rummaging through her mind.

If it’s a Berserker class who was a former operations team leader…….

“Han Yubin…?”

Soon, her eyes lit up.

Right.

If it’s a Berserker who was an operations team leader, it can only be her.

The woman who broke the legs of Jason, the control team leader of the American branch, and had her hunter qualification suspended.

She hadn’t paid much attention to her, but her skills were among the best in the American branch, weren’t they?

That kind of person is rampaging after being injected with Void?

“I have something urgent to take care of, so I have to hang up now.”

「Ah, yes! I understand.」

“Keep up the good work.”

Hurriedly ending the call, she immediately dialed the International Association headquarters on a landline.

She waited for the ringing tone for a moment.

「What’s the matter?」

Soon, Secretary-General Wesley’s voice was heard.

“I heard that Han Yubin and Kim Jun-woo are fighting in Sicily right now?”

「……What?」

He asked back as if he couldn’t understand.

「What nonsense are you talking about? Why are those two fighting there?」

“There seems to have been a problem during a Void transaction with the Italian Mafia. Anyway, I heard that Han Yubin is rampaging after being injected with Void.”

「Huh… that’s quite something.」

He muttered as if he was dumbfounded for a moment.

「Wait a minute…….」

Soon, as if he had reached the same conclusion, he spoke in a serious voice.

「You’re not thinking of this as an opportunity, are you?」

“Why wouldn’t I?”

She let out a smile.

“A monster and a monster are fighting, so which one would come out unscathed?”

「That’s true…….」

“Isn’t this too good of an opportunity?”

「……I understand what you mean.」

He took a breath and continued.

「Deploy the entire balance team right now!」

The order she had been waiting for had been issued.

***

“Wh, what is this…….”

“Unbelievable…….”

“A, are they even the same ability users…?”

Italy, Sicily Island.

The team leaders belonging to the operations team at the scene muttered, losing their minds at the battle unfolding before their eyes.

Overwhelming skill.

Movements that far surpassed the realm of humans.

Looking at them, they felt ashamed of their actions of committing crimes under the guise of being ability users.

That was the same for Team Leader Hong Doo-sik.

‘I must have underestimated them…….’

Watching their fight, which was hard to follow with the eye, Team Leader Hong shook his head.

It was definitely an amazing battle, but they were wasting too much time.

From what he could see, Kim Jun-woo seemed to be trying to subdue Han Yubin without hurting her as much as possible.

But that was a mistake.

Soon, Han Yubin’s body would be overloaded.

Of course, being in a rampaging state, she wouldn’t recognize it and would continue to move.

It was all too clear what would happen if that happened.

A complete monster.

She would be no different from a monster that had escaped from a dungeon.

It was too dangerous anymore.

It was time to decide.

Han Yubin or the citizens.

The moment he thought that.

[Unique Skill: Demon King – Awakening]

[Summon: Legion]

[Unique Skill: High Panic Berserker – Awakening]

[Suicidal Act]

The two people’s auras changed once more.

“Hey!”

Thinking that it was the end, Team Leader Hong shouted at Kim Jun-woo.

Then, Kim Jun-woo’s gaze turned to him.

A vacant look that didn’t even feel any emotion.

He hesitated for a moment at the deep, dark eyes that made him wonder if he was even human.

“Do you remember…… what I said?”

Team Leader Hong continued with a stiff face.

“You can’t take everyone with you as you go up. You have to give up what you have to give up. Do you know what I mean?”

“…….”

He remained silent with an expressionless face for a moment.

“Team Leader Hong. Choices are for mediocre guys.”

“……What?”

He spat out unexpected words.

“Only mediocre guys who don’t have the skills to get everything they want worry about choices. But I’ve gotten everything I’ve wanted so far. What do you think that means?”

Team Leader Hong couldn’t answer.

Then, he opened his mouth.

“It means I have that much skill.”

Overwhelming skill.

Kim Jun-woo added those words.

“Wh, what does that…….”

It was that moment.

Rumble—.

Suddenly, dark clouds gathered and the sky began to darken.

“And.”

Kim Jun-woo opened his mouth again in the middle of it.

At the same time, Han Yubin also readjusted her stance.

The red aura emanating from her entire body was now sparking.

The moment she, who was possessed by madness, kicked off the ground.

“I’m the bad guy.”

Thud—!

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—!!

Han Yubin then began to break through hundreds of monsters with her bare body.

The sound of bones breaking, the sound of flesh tearing.

And only her laughter, possessed by madness, echoed.

Fists, feet, head.

Red lightning struck from all of her attacks. At the same time, the speed and power increased exponentially.

The monsters then threw themselves to restrain her.

Crackle—!!

Even that was useless.

“Khehehehe…!”

She single-handedly smashed the demon legion and quickly advanced.

The moment she tore all the monsters to shreds and finally reached Kim Jun-woo.

Han Yubin threw a punch with all her might.

Snap—.

At the same time, Han Yubin’s arm was completely twisted outward.

“Kuaaaaaa!!!”

A scream that seemed to tear the ears was heard, but Kim Jun-woo didn’t budge.

He simply raised his sword slowly with a calm expression.

He’s going to kill her.

He’s really going to kill her.

Everyone watching thought so.

Swish—!

Soon, the complete form of a demon appeared and lightly swung the sword.

“Cough…!”

A dark red lump of blood poured from Han Yubin’s mouth.

Kim Jun-woo’s sword drew a large arc and accurately cut her down.

“…Ugh, ugh…….”

After writhing in pain for a long time, she finally.

Thud—.

She collapsed powerlessly to the floor.

“…….”

“…….”

“…….”

Everyone in that place was at a loss for words.

It was a reaction of not knowing how to accept this situation.

To think he would really end it…….

Everyone was confused, but only Team Leader Hong was looking at Kim Jun-woo with a determined expression.

“What… did he really kill her?”

At that time, an unexpected voice was heard.

Everyone turned their heads at the same time.

“Well, it’s good for us since it reduces our work…… but it’s a bit shocking.”

A middle-aged white woman with dozens of hunters in tow.

Emma, the CEO of PB Corporation, was standing there.

“To think that the great Kim Jun-woo would kill his subordinate with his own hands.”

Soon, she smiled so wide that her mouth tore as she looked at the carnage.