The Wise Cleaning Life Of A Returning Genius Hunter [EN]: Chapter 296

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Bright light poured down.

The final defense line, the battlefield against the International Association.

Returning there, the first thing I did was look around.

WDSO employees stared at me with expressions filled with fear and terror.

And Kim Min-ju, Han Yu-bin, and Lee Ah-young.

Facing them, I finally felt like I was back to normal.

Thud.

My legs immediately gave way.

“S-Sir!”

“Are you okay?!”

“Are you conscious?!”

Kim Min-ju, Han Yu-bin, and Chief Lee Ah-young rushed toward me.

“I’m fine. You don’t need to make a fuss.”

I forced a smile and waved my hand at them.

“Do you remember being in a berserk state?”

“Did you regain your sanity on your own again?!”

“No, seriously, what did you do to go berserk again?!”

“…….”

Questions and nagging poured out.

I was too exhausted to respond to each one, so I tuned out their words.

‘I don’t think I regained my sanity on my own…….’

I recalled what had happened in my consciousness a little while ago.

This time, I wasn’t even aware that I had entered a berserk state.

Of course, I was definitely not at a level where I could regain my sanity on my own.

But…….

[Awakened Passive: Wise Cleaner]

[Unlocked.]

I don’t know what happened… but I came back as soon as I acquired that skill.

‘What kind of skill is that……?’

An information window popped up before my eyes along with the question.

[Due to the effect of this passive, your unique skill will be changed.]

[Your unique class will be reset.]

[All skills you are casting will be canceled during the reset.]

Reset…?

I could vaguely understand what had happened.

‘So, that’s why I was able to return to normal…….’

But why did I suddenly acquire such a skill?

The questions remained: What is the achievement condition called ‘Qualifications of the Strong,’ and what effect does that passive skill have?

Above all, what has my unique skill been changed to?

If my class has been reset, what will happen?

All sorts of questions swirled in my head for a moment.

‘……Forget it.’

I soon gave up thinking.

I was already drained of all strength, and it was too much to even think.

Well, whatever… the important thing is that I’m back.

I can always find out the remaining questions later.

“By the way, where’s Wesley…?”

I asked the chiefs.

For some reason, I couldn’t see them.

Then Kim Min-ju answered.

“They retreated.”

“Retreated…?”

Now?

Could it be that they thought there was no hope since I was berserk?

Well, if so…….

“I won.”

I said with a deep sigh.

“Help me up. I want to go to the hotel and rest.”

“…….”

“…….”

Even though I reached out, no one moved.

Instead, they all looked at me with serious expressions.

“What’s wrong? What’s going on? Why are you all like that?”

“Sir, actually right now…….”

Just as Kim Min-ju opened her mouth.

“I’m sorry, but I don’t think you’ll have time to rest.”

“……What?”

Noah?

Why is he here?

“The result of what you asked for is out.”

“…….”

I rolled my eyes for a moment, wondering what he meant.

“Wait, could it be…!”

It didn’t take long for me to realize what that meant.

Because there was only one thing I had asked him to do.

Eden search.

And the fact that the result was out meant…….

“Was it found?”

“…….”

Noah nodded heavily.

“The news has also reached the International Association. Maybe that’s why they retreated.”

“Damn it, why at a time like this…….”

To hear this news while I’m in a berserk state.

“According to the confirmation, it’s near the Ural Mountains in Russia. If we move right now…….”

“Won’t we be late?”

“…….”

Noah closed his mouth tightly at my question.

He looked like he couldn’t guarantee it.

Eden.

The cause of the strange phenomena around the world, and the core of the Sinia comet that collided 50 years ago.

Until a few years ago, it only existed as a hypothesis.

Four years ago, a substance was identified by a cleaning team belonging to an American branch.

An object that is speculated to be able to control all abilities, dimensions, and dungeons.

If that falls into the hands of the International Association, then Bank Items and everything else will become meaningless.

Because perfect control will be possible.

The item that will put an end to the International Association’s plan to control the world has finally been discovered.

Of course, the Berlin raid would be meaningless compared to that.

‘Damn it…….’

If the International Association moved immediately, we would be one step behind now.

Even if we leave right now, we won’t be able to stop them from getting their hands on it.

Above all, even if we’re lucky enough not to be late, we can’t avoid friction.

But it’s impossible to fight again in my current state.

Then…….

“Even if we can’t get it first, I think we can at least stop them.”

“Stop them? How…….”

Instead of answering Noah’s question, I took out my cell phone.

I pressed a number from my recent call history.

A short ringing tone.

And then.

“Secretary, this is Kim Jun-woo.”

「Oh, what’s wrong again.」

The Minister of National Defense of Russia.

I heard Minister Vladimir’s voice.

「I heard that Minister Monaghan was dismissed. For the Minister of National Defense to be dismissed in a wartime situation, there can be no greater disgrace.」

“It’s thanks to the German government’s quick decision.”

「Well, thanks to you, I caught a rat and cleared my name, so I’m grateful.」

He said with a smile.

「So, is there anything else you want to say?」

“…….”

I paused for a moment.

“I’m sorry to ask, but can I ask you for one more favor?”

I asked carefully.

Then Minister Vladimir laughed loudly.

「The conditions you asked for in the first place were good for me. There’s no reason why I can’t grant you one more favor now.」

“Then…….”

I slowly continued.

“Please seal off all the dungeons that have appeared near the Ural Mountains.”

「……Hmm?」

“Please deploy troops and, if possible, install ability-blocking devices. Prevent anyone from approaching the dungeon.”

「That’s not difficult… but can I ask why you’re suddenly asking for such a favor?」

I wondered if I should make something up or tell the truth.

But I couldn’t waste time.

“Something was discovered in a dungeon near the Ural Mountains.”

I conveyed it based on the facts as much as possible.

“The International Association is aiming for it. If it falls into their hands, something uncontrollable will happen. We have to stop them no matter what. But we can’t move right now…….”

「What kind of item is it?」

“That is…….”

I trailed off again.

That’s because I was reluctant to say it was Eden.

We can see it as a helper relationship right now, but Minister Vladimir is originally a greedy human being.

Just looking at the fact that he has been continuing arms dealing with the German Minister of National Defense without any problems, you can see how dangerous he is.

If the news that Eden has been discovered reaches him…… it’s obvious that it will become troublesome.

It’s already annoying with the International Association, but it’s not good to create room for friction with Russia.

So.

“It has been confirmed as a new Bank Item.”

I have no choice but to lie here.

「A new Bank Item… what kind of?」

“The exact details are under investigation.”

「Hmm…….」

He seemed to be lost in thought for a moment.

And then.

「Okay, well. I understand. You gave me good information, so that’s not difficult. I will seal off all dungeons within 100km of the Ural Mountains.」

“We are also planning to move immediately. If the International Association is discovered, please contact us immediately.”

「Okay.」

I hung up the phone like that.

“For now… I’ve put out the immediate fire.”

I said, raising my head.

“But, it’s only a temporary measure. It’s only a matter of time before it’s discovered.”

“We have to go stop them before that.”

Noah replied with a determined expression.

“That’s right. That’s right, but…….”

I trailed off with a reluctant tone and paused for a moment.

That’s because I felt uneasy.

I sealed off the dungeon for now, but in order to protect Eden, there will inevitably be friction with the International Association again.

But my current state is…….

[Awakened Passive: Wise Cleaner]

[Due to the effect of this passive, your unique skill has been changed.]

[Your unique class has been reset.]

Even I don’t know what state I’m in.

It is a gamble to continue fighting in this state.

I can’t guarantee I’ll be able to win.

If I pour everything in and still fail to retrieve Eden…….

Then it’s really over.

‘Tsk…….’

I can’t move rashly right now.

If I could at least take out insurance…….

‘Wait…….’

Insurance?

“…Let’s do this.”

Immediately after something flashed through my mind, I opened my mouth again.

“Noah, you go to Russia.”

“What? So, are you just going to stand back and watch?”

“Of course not.”

I slightly raised the corner of my mouth.

“We’re going to France.”

“……What?”

“Y-Yes?!”

Everyone’s eyes widened.

“F-France? That’s the International Association’s headquarters?!”

“You shouldn’t be calling me reckless? Are you going to walk into enemy territory on your own?”

“It’s too dangerous, sir!”

Chief Lee Ah-young, Han Yu-bin, and Kim Min-ju immediately raised objections.

But only one person.

“Could it be you…….”

Only Chloe seemed to have grasped my intention right away.

“Are you trying to target the headquarters…?”

I nodded.

As if they finally realized what I meant, everyone’s eyes flashed.

“This is the last chance for the International Association, or rather, Secretary-General Wesley. Even if he fails at everything else, he can make up for it if he gets Eden.”

I slowly continued.

“He will try to secure Eden no matter what. He will mobilize all troops, all equipment, and all technology.”

And that means…….

“It means the headquarters will be completely empty. So we’ll take advantage of that gap…….”

I said, looking at Chloe.

“Time Stone and Dimension Stone. I’m going to recover all the remaining Bank Items.”

***

“…….”

Secretary-General Wesley was constantly lost in thought.

That’s because the situation he faced with Kim Jun-woo a little while ago kept coming to his mind.

Kim Jun-woo in a berserk state.

The moment he faced him, the instinct that he might die dominated his mind.

He didn’t try to show it, but at that moment, Secretary-General Wesley felt primal fear.

The reason he continued to confront him was not to observe Kim Jun-woo’s movements, but simply because his feet wouldn’t move.

‘Damn it…….’

That fact greatly offended Secretary-General Wesley’s pride.

It was when he was constantly chewing on that fact.

“Secretary-General, we’re ready.”

A staff member approached him.

“Okay.”

The place he moved to with those words had a Dimension Stone emitting a purple light.

Dimension Stone Gate.

Dimension Teleport, which goes beyond creating and destroying dungeons to connecting spaces.

It was activated for the first time.

‘…….’

Secretary-General Wesley was still silent, looking at the light.

Now, nothing was left around him.

Representative Emma, PB Corporation.

Kate, the operation team leaders.

Now he has to move alone.

But…….

‘It doesn’t really matter.’

In the first place, they were all just pawns to achieve his goal.

If he can get Eden, it doesn’t matter if thousands or tens of thousands of those pawns are destroyed.

“Let’s go.”

As soon as those words fell.

Ziiiiing—.

The purple light soared high into the sky.

At the same time, the remaining forces of the International Association, including Secretary-General Wesley, walked into the light.