The Wise Cleaning Life Of A Returning Genius Hunter [EN]: Chapter 294

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A war between two legions unfolded in this other dimension.

Secretary-General Wesley watched the intense battlefield in silence.

With all the spaces deactivated [referring to Wesley’s unique ability to manipulate dimensions] and hundreds of monsters unleashed, he didn’t need to engage in direct combat.

However…

That wasn’t the case for Kim Junwoo.

[Acquired Skill: Over-Immersion]

[Acquired Skill: Omnipotence]

[Acquired Skill: Destroyer]

[Unique Skill: Demon King – Dictator]

[Angel Ring]

Bang, Kwaang―!!

Kwaga Kwagwang―!!

He was personally leading the legion.

At the forefront, he commanded hundreds of thousands of demonic creatures, smashing through a horde of over a hundred Red-grade monsters [monsters classified by threat level].

He was conducting a real-time subjugation, unleashing dozens of skills.

Moreover…

[Unique Skill: Genesis]

[Generating a unique space.]

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Swish―!

Swish Swish Swish―!

He evaded all the spaces Secretary-General Wesley was creating.

‘He’s grasped the sense of it this well after only a few encounters…?’

Secretary-General Wesley’s eyebrows furrowed.

That was absurd.

It wasn’t a sense a human could possibly possess.

Genesis.

The power to manipulate the origin of abilities, a skill that created other dimensions.

It wasn’t a flashy or powerful attack skill like other Hunters [individuals with superhuman abilities]. Strictly speaking, apart from a few acquired skills, he had virtually no offensive abilities.

Even those acquired skills were only at the B-rank level.

But that was by no means a weakness.

Manipulating space was, in essence, the most powerful weapon and shield in this world.

An attack that could be evaded but not blocked.

Therefore, Secretary-General Wesley had genuinely believed that no one could match him.

However…

[Unique Skill: Genesis]

[Generating a unique space.]

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[Acquired Skill: Hyper Boost]

Swish Swish Swish―!

He had already targeted Kim Junwoo directly several times, but not a single space had touched him.

Of course, it wasn’t that he didn’t feel threatened.

Head, arms, legs.

If he made even one mistake, his body would be torn apart.

Surely, he must be feeling immense pressure as well.

However…

Despite that, he wasn’t losing focus, evading the invisible spaces with just his intuition.

All while fighting hundreds of monsters.

‘Is that really possible…?’

Secretary-General Wesley wore an expression of disbelief, even as he witnessed the reality before his eyes.

Could he really fight on equal terms with him?

A fresh-faced, young cleaner from the East?

“…Ha!”

Secretary-General Wesley burst into genuine laughter.

He wasn’t flustered by the situation that was so different from what he had expected; rather, he felt a thrill he had never experienced before.

For Secretary-General Wesley, subjugation had never brought any sense of accomplishment or satisfaction.

Some people found exhilaration in life-or-death battles with monsters, but he had never felt such a sensation.

That was because, for Secretary-General Wesley, subjugation was not a battle of life and death but rather a bothersome task.

Without a sense of accomplishment, he didn’t feel the need for it.

Without feeling the need, he began to question his role.

Of course, when he first established the International Association, it was undoubtedly for the sake of public safety and world order.

But work without any accomplishment quickly became tedious, and eventually, he began to covet something completely different from his original purpose.

And then, finally, someone appeared who could give him a sense of accomplishment.

Kim Junwoo.

A complete monster and an undeniable powerhouse.

If such a Hunter had belonged to the International Association…

‘We wouldn’t have needed PB Corporation.’

But he wasn’t disappointed.

Killing that once-in-history guy would give him the greatest sense of accomplishment.

Filled with elation, he began to concentrate seriously.

‘It would be pointless to attack directly anymore…’

Secretary-General Wesley carefully observed Kim Junwoo, who was weaving through the demonic creatures and monsters.

Kim Junwoo could now sense and evade the subtle changes that occurred when a space was created.

Having mastered that sense, attacking him directly would only expose openings.

He didn’t like it, but he had no choice.

He would have to step forward himself.

Just as he was about to step onto the battlefield, it happened.

“Have you given up on attacking me now?”

“… !”

Kim Junwoo suddenly appeared, wearing a smile.

He, too, seemed to have realized that attacks were futile.

[Unique Skill: Demon King]

[A weapon has been created.]

[Demon Sword: Tartarus]

Shuuuuuk―!

In that instant, a massive sword flew toward Wesley’s face.

“Tch… !”

[Unique Skill: Genesis]

[Generating a unique space.]

Kang―!

Wesley hurriedly activated his skill toward the sword, and at the same time, Kim Junwoo’s sword was split in two.

But.

[Acquired Skill: Supreme Art – Sword Control]

Swish―!

Swish Swish Swish―!!

Kim Junwoo continued to unleash attacks with the broken sword, as if it didn’t matter.

“Damn it… !”

[Acquired Skill: Supreme Mirror]

Kang, Kagang―!

Secretary-General Wesley used a skill other than his unique skill for the first time.

Creating a space required precise coordinates and a minimum amount of calculation time.

But if he was constantly pushed like this at close range, he couldn’t respond.

Was he not giving him a chance to activate his skills?

‘Damn it…’

This was disadvantageous.

In terms of pure firepower, no one could beat that guy.

He had to somehow restrain that guy’s movements.

Otherwise, it would become dangerous.

…Or so he thought for a moment.

[Unique Skill: Demon King – Absolute Power]

[The caster can freely use the power of dimensions.]

Bang, Kwagwang―!

Kugugung―!

“…?”

Secretary-General Wesley sensed something strange from him.

For some reason, his attacks were becoming increasingly violent.

Attacks that were distinctly different from the sharp, precise movements he had shown a moment ago, based on thorough calculation.

He was moving extremely, as if he didn’t care about his own safety, like a Berserker class [a combat style focused on reckless aggression].

‘What…?!’

That wasn’t Kim Junwoo’s style.

He seemed like a guy who pushed with powerful firepower, but hidden inside was a calculation based on overwhelming experience and senses.

Position and class.

Attack timing.

Evasion methods.

Even the opponent’s small habits.

He grasped all of that with a few exchanges, analyzed all the elements, and found a way to deal with them.

But now…

[Unique Skill: Demon King – Dictator]

[Skills can be created according to the caster’s thoughts.]

[Skill creation in progress]

[Skill creation complete.]

[Created Skill: ????]

Bang, Kwagwang―!

Kugugugugu―!!

Kwaga Kwang―!!

He was moving recklessly, without any calculation.

Like a monster with only the instinct to destroy.

‘Wait, could it be…!’

At that moment, something flashed through Secretary-General Wesley’s mind.

There was no reason for Kim Junwoo to suddenly act like this.

He couldn’t possibly not know that losing his composure would put him in danger.

If there was a reason for him to act like this, there was only one possibility.

He had reached his limit.

‘That’s more like it…’

Secretary-General Wesley hid his smile.

There was no way his mind could handle drawing on that much power for several minutes.

This was actually good.

If he could drag out the time and induce a berserk state…

[Acquired Skill: Hyper Boost]

Shuuk―!

“… !”

At that moment, Kim Junwoo’s face suddenly came close.

Only then could he fully confirm his condition.

Pupils consumed by black energy.

A face that seemed to have already lost its reason.

It was certain.

That bastard… had already entered a berserk state.

Shuuuuuk―!

Bang―!!

Kagagagang―!

Soon, attacks poured down like crazy.

Wesley hurriedly raised his hand.

[Unique Skill: Genesis]

[Shelter]

Jiiiiing―.

He barely managed to trap himself in another space, but.

Kwajik―!

“…!!”

Bang―!!

“Keuk… !”

Kim Junwoo’s attack pierced through the shelter and struck Wesley directly.

Having allowed a direct hit for the first time, Wesley flew backward and tumbled across the floor.

‘No way…’

The shelter wasn’t just a simple shield.

It moved him to another space, allowing him to briefly escape from all attacks.

But the fact that the attack had struck directly meant…

‘He transcended space…?’

Was that even logically possible?

It was impossible for a human to transcend space. That was the case even for those who had awakened [developed superhuman abilities].

But he had clearly ignored the shelter and launched an attack.

Then what on earth was that guy right now…

What was he?

[Unique Skill: Demon King – Succession]

[From this moment on, the caster becomes one with the power of dimensions.]

Gugugugugu―!!

Soon, an immense black aura, incomparable to what had come before, began to erupt from Kim Junwoo.

“… !”

Seeing that, Secretary-General Wesley finally realized his mistake.

Yes.

The idea of pushing Kim Junwoo, who had reached his limit, further to induce a berserk state was good.

But… what about after that?

Could he handle Kim Junwoo, who had unleashed all his power and even transcended space?

“…Ha, haha.”

A chuckle escaped him without him realizing it.

A completely different aura.

An atmosphere that could never be seen as human.

A power that couldn’t even be guessed.

Demon King.

The moment he witnessed that being who had transcended everything.

“Shit…”

He finally realized that he had awakened a disaster.

And at that moment.

Kkigigigigik―!

Kim Junwoo’s aura filled everything, and cracks began to form in the space.

And soon.

[Unique Skill: Genesis]

[Space Release]

Kang―!

The unique space where Kim Junwoo and Wesley were located was released.

It had shattered, unable to withstand Kim Junwoo’s power.

“He’s out!!”

“Surround him, everyone!!”

The state of the battlefield, which had been temporarily vacated, was starkly revealed.

Bodies sprawled on the asphalt.

His own forces, with less than half remaining.

And… all of WDSO’s forces [presumably a military or security organization], surrounding him from the outside as if they had been waiting for him to come out.

All the circumstances were enough to fluster him.

‘Anti-Ability Stone…?’

Secretary-General Wesley speculated, looking at the bullet wounds on the bodies of his fallen subordinates.

But how could they have done it so quickly…

‘Could it be…’

Chloe had processed it?

He clicked his tongue once at the unexpected situation.

“S, Sir…?”

“What on earth is going on…?”

The sight of the two women muttering as they stared at Kim Junwoo’s openly revealed state caught his eye.

“Wh, what’s wrong…?”

“Team Leader’s condition is a bit strange…”

“Could it be a berserk state… !”

Not only them but all the members of WDSO had faces of utter dismay.

But Wesley was just as bewildered.

‘Hoo…’

The momentum of the war had already tilted.

Most of his forces were unable to fight, and he had also failed to trap Kim Junwoo.

Moreover, a monster who had entered a berserk state.

“…”

There was no chance of winning anymore.

Was he going to have to retreat from here?

“…I can’t do that.”

Secretary-General Wesley shook his head.

Right.

If he retreated from here, nothing would be accomplished.

Having come this far, there was no turning back.

So…

[Unique Skill: Genesis – Awakening]

Whether he lived or died, he had to end it here.

Gugugugugu―!!

Soon, the black aura emanating from Wesley and Kim Junwoo covered the sky.

In the darkness that had come to the road.

“…”

“…”

Kim Junwoo and Wesley faced each other, maintaining a brief standoff.

Even in a berserk state, Kim Junwoo’s instincts knew.

That from now on, a single move would determine life and death.

Just as they were slowly preparing for each other’s end.

「Secretary-General…!」

Wesley’s radio crackled.

Someone delivered a piece of news in a hurried voice.

“What…?”

Secretary-General Wesley’s eyes widened.

“…”

Then, after pondering for a moment while facing the monster in front of him.

“…All remaining forces, retreat.”

A sudden order was issued.