The Wise Cleaning Life Of A Returning Genius Hunter [EN]: Chapter 246

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“……?”

Belatedly regaining consciousness, Han Yoobin was greatly bewildered by the scene unfolding before her eyes.

She remembered blocking the cartel member from injecting Kim Junwoo with the syringe.

But why had she lost consciousness? Why was she covered in blood?

And what on earth…….

“Get your head in the game!”

“They’re highly trained killers!”

“This isn’t a subjugation! Fight like you’re ready to die!”

[Unique Skill: Rainbow Dimension]

[Unique Skill: Atomic Sphere]

[Unique Skill: Beast – Phoenix]

Bang—!

Kwaaaang—!!

Why was there a battle unfolding before her eyes?

‘What the hell is going on…….’

Han Yoobin looked utterly unable to comprehend this chaotic situation.

But even amidst all this, she could grasp one thing.

“Don’t use skills with wide areas of effect! The civilians haven’t all evacuated yet!”

“Understood!”

“Use magic-based skills as little as possible, and try to draw them into close combat! Teams 2 and 3, provide backup from behind! The rest of you, follow me as we push in! Stick close!”

Kim Minjoo, the operations commander.

“Don’t even think about helping those other guys, focus on our job.”

“Yes!”

“Our target is that damn CEO Emma. Just focus on that.”

Noah Westernwood.

He, along with dozens of operation team members and guild members.

They were all gathered in one place, engaged in battle.

If those considered the strongest force were joining forces, their opponents must be from the International Association.

Judging by the scale and the situation, this wasn’t a minor skirmish like before.

This was war.

“I have to help…….”

The moment she tried to force herself up, a sharp pain struck her brain.

The agony, as if her entire body was being torn to shreds, made Han Yoobin collapse again.

It was then.

“Don’t move.”

Kim Junwoo spoke nonchalantly, as if he’d been there all along.

“You’ve lost blood right up to the point of death. If you move, you might just cross the River Styx [the river separating the living from the underworld in Greek mythology].”

“What, what do you mean… No, more importantly! What on earth is going on right now?!”

“Well…….”

Kim Junwoo continued with a calm expression.

“As you can see, PB Corporation caught wind of something. They were preparing to strike us while you were rampaging.”

“…Rampaging?”

“Don’t you remember? You went berserk after getting hit with the Void.”

“……!”

That syringe was Void?

The one that amplifies abilities…?

As the thought occurred to her, Han Yoobin could vaguely grasp what had happened. And she panicked.

“D, did I… attack people…….”

“Don’t worry. We stopped you before that happened. You’re the only one who got hurt here.”

“…….”

At Kim Junwoo’s words, she examined her body once more.

Only then did she notice the large wound running from her shoulder down to her abdomen.

That seemed to be why she was covered in blood.

“……Even so, do you have to go this far against a subordinate?”

“If I hadn’t gone that far, you’d be dead. Either by my hand, or by theirs.”

Kim Junwoo said dryly, looking at the Balance Team.

Of course, she had no intention of blaming Kim Junwoo.

She should be grateful that he stopped her like this.

If they had dragged things out any longer against her while she was rampaging, she knew it wouldn’t have ended well.

“It’s finally come to this. I wanted to avoid direct conflict as much as possible…….”

“…I’m sorry.”

Han Yoobin quietly spoke up at Kim Junwoo’s lament.

“…Why are you apologizing?”

“For sticking my nose in… If I hadn’t gone berserk, at least this wouldn’t have happened…….”

“I’m asking why you’re apologizing for that.”

“……Huh?”

“You’re the victim. Should the victim be apologizing?”

“…….”

Han Yoobin lowered her head.

Yes, that’s the kind of person he is.

Cold but reasonable, strong but warm.

She smiled faintly at his unchanged demeanor for a moment.

“But why are you just standing there watching? Everyone else is fighting…!”

“I’m all out of energy from dealing with you. Honestly, I’m barely standing right now.”

“…….”

Han Yoobin tried to avoid his gaze.

It was an uncharacteristically subdued reaction, but it didn’t last long.

“Are you going to be okay? Without any help.”

“Well, I was worried at first…….”

Kim Junwoo trailed off, shifting his gaze.

The place his gaze turned to was none other than…….

[Unique Skill: Thousand-Armed Guanyin – Awakening]

Kim Minjoo.

[One of the Six Guanyin [a bodhisattva associated with compassion]]

[First Form – Holy Guanyin]

Swish, swoosh—.

Whoosh—!

“…….”

Han Yoobin also followed Kim Junwoo’s gaze and silently watched her for a moment.

Unnecessary movements.

Skill execution close to perfection.

The judgment to protect her teammates while relentlessly pouring out attacks.

All of it was a sight to behold, beautiful even.

“Looking at it now, I think it’ll be alright.”

“…….”

A faint smile spread across Kim Junwoo’s lips.

And then.

“Are you two alright?”

A hunter from the operation team approached them.

Han Yoobin didn’t remember his name, but she remembered that he was a priest-class from Operation Team 2.

“Please wait a moment. I’ll heal you right away.”

Soon, he placed his hands on Han Yoobin’s upper body.

[Unique Skill: Perfect Cure]

Zhiing—.

With a bright light, the open wounds began to heal.

At the same time, she felt strength returning to her body.

Soon, the man repeated the same action on Kim Junwoo and spoke.

“As you know, priest skills are only for emergency treatment. There’s a lot of bleeding and internal injuries that can’t be healed, so you need to go to the hospital right away…….”

“No.”

But Han Yoobin interrupted the man and immediately stood up.

“Being able to move is enough.”

“Y, yes…?”

The man, realizing what she meant, panicked and tried to stop her.

“N, no! You have several fractures right now! You’ve lost too much blood, if you move any more…!”

“Be quiet. Or do you want me to just sit and watch?”

“…Director! Please stop her!”

In the end, realizing that she wouldn’t listen, he asked Kim Junwoo for help, but…….

“Let’s finish this quickly and go back.”

He seemed to be thinking the same thing.

And then.

“I’ve been thinking about it…….”

Han Yoobin cautiously opened her mouth.

“I don’t care.”

“…What do you mean?”

“Whether you came from the future, or if you’re going back after this is over.”

“Are you still talking about that? I told you, that’s just…….”

“So….”

Han Yoobin interrupted Kim Junwoo and answered.

“I don’t care.”

“…….”

Kim Junwoo’s expression was dumbfounded.

“Don’t think about anything else and just move forward. I’ll take care of the obstacles.”

At those words, Kim Junwoo chuckled.

“Aren’t you being a little too self-conscious? I’ll handle it myself.”

“……Helping you and you’re still complaining.”

“…….”

He never backs down.

That’s what Kim Junwoo thought.

“Well, let’s talk about that later. For now, let’s focus on what’s in front of us.”

“Alright.”

The moment the two of them locked eyes.

[Unique Skill: Hyper Berserker]

[Unique Skill: Demon King]

The two auras that erupted began to mix.

***

“There was a battle between hunters in Sicily?”

Rome, Italy, Prime Minister Alfredo’s office.

The executive secretary, who had urgently come to the office, delivered the news to the Prime Minister.

“Why? What happened!”

“W, well, I don’t know exactly. But it seems there was some kind of deal between the Mexican Cartel and the Guadianos [likely referring to a mafia family]… and Karma Corporation got involved in the middle…….”

“What…?”

Prime Minister Alfredo couldn’t help but let out a hollow laugh at the absurd situation.

If it’s the Guadianos, aren’t they the number two mafia in the southern region?

They had a deal with the Mexican Cartel?

No, more importantly…… Why is Karma Corporation involved in that?

No, wait a minute!

If they’re going to fight, they should do it in their own countries, why are they causing trouble in someone else’s country!

“From what I hear, it’s not just a minor conflict. The number of confirmed casualties is already in the hundreds. This is just…….”

“A war broke out in broad daylight…….”

The executive secretary nodded slightly at Prime Minister Alfredo’s words.

Whatever the reason, a war had broken out in the middle of the street.

A war between hunters.

The Prime Minister still couldn’t figure out how to accept this ridiculous situation.

“First of all… contact the Association and deploy an operation team! Mobilize the police and the military to suppress it somehow!”

“Y, yes, sir.”

“Damn bastards… They caused a ruckus in the US and Hong Kong, and now they’re doing it here…….”

A mere private company, not even an international organization, is turning each country into a wasteland.

Honestly, he wouldn’t care what they did in other countries, but if Italy became the target, that’s a different story.

This is clearly crossing the line.

Whatever they were trying to do, he couldn’t just let it go.

If even a single citizen is harmed, he will hold Karma Corporation, as well as the Korean government, strictly accountable.

Even if it means cutting off relations permanently.

The moment Prime Minister Alfredo made that resolution.

Ring—.

The landline in the office rang.

Thinking that it was a situation report from Sicily, he immediately picked up the receiver.

「Hello, Prime Minister Alfredo.」

His eyebrows twitched at the unfamiliar voice.

「I apologize for contacting you with such unpleasant news. I am the President of the Republic of Korea, Cho Hyunmin.」

“……?!”

Prime Minister Alfredo’s eyes widened as the person on the other end revealed their identity.

The President is contacting him directly in this situation.

What on earth are they thinking?

‘Damn it, what the hell is going on…….’

His head was so complicated that the Prime Minister rubbed his forehead and spoke heavily.

“…What is it?”

「Have you heard the news that there was a conflict between hunters in Sicily?」

“Yes, I just received a report. From what I heard, Karma Corporation is at the center of it, which is a clear violation of international law. Issue an order to withdraw immediately. Otherwise…….”

「I’m sorry. Karma Corporation is a private company, so I have no control over them.」

“Are you saying that now…! So you’re just going to leave it like that?!”

「That’s not it at all. I’m just… trying to tell you the truth about the situation.」

“The truth…?”

President Cho hesitated for a moment, then got to the point.

「The current situation… is all caused by the International Association.」

“……Haa.”

Then, as if he wasn’t surprised, Prime Minister Alfredo sighed.

“I know that Korea doesn’t have a good relationship with the International Association. There have been several conflicts. But blaming the International Association again this time is too shameless, isn’t it?”

「I’m not trying to blame them, I’m telling you the truth.」

Prime Minister Alfredo paused for a moment at the voice that felt quite strong.

Then, President Cho Hyunmin slowly continued.

「Karma Corporation was investigating a new drug route called Octavoidamphetamine. They found out that the Italian Southern Mafia, the Guadianos, were involved.」

“A new drug…?”

「Yes. Because it’s such a dangerous drug, Karma Corporation employees, including CEO Kim Junwoo, contacted the Mexican Cartel, the original production organization, to find out the route. In the process, the International Association intervened, which is the cause of the current battle.」

“What are you talking about? Why would the International Association…?”

President Cho paused for a moment at the Prime Minister’s question.

Then, in a serious voice, he said the words.

「Because the distribution of Void is a business they support.」

“……!”

At the shocking statement, Prime Minister Alfredo was speechless and froze.