The Wise Cleaning Life Of A Returning Genius Hunter [EN]: Chapter 304

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Gangwon Province, Yeongwol.

A mountainside far from the city center.

I took a breath in front of the dungeon that appeared there.

“The psychic wave is stable, but the intensity far exceeds the red level. At this rate, it’s close to Omega class.”

And then, a transmission came from Chief Lee Ah-young.

Omega class.

A designation only given to dungeons deemed practically impossible to raid.

It was a class that caused a lot of damage worldwide, including the Seoul Regen Dungeon.

Of course, raiding an Omega-class dungeon alone is tantamount to suicide.

Especially in a situation where I don’t even know what my unique skill is.

‘Well, ‘close’ means it’s not quite that level, but…’

In any case, it’s still dangerous.

Even if it’s for training, there’s no reason to be prepared to die.

“If you don’t hear from me after 3 hours, deploy the operation team immediately.”

“…Understood.”

“Then I’ll enter.”

“Junwoo.”

Just as I was about to enter after finishing preparations, Chief Lee Ah-young called me in a rather heavy voice.

“Please… be careful.”

“I understand.”

I answered calmly.

Then, I slowly stepped into the dungeon.

As soon as I passed through the shimmering entrance, I saw bizarre sculptures and a huge pyramid-shaped structure.

A landscape reminiscent of an ancient temple.

‘A dimensional dungeon…’

A dungeon created in a space different from reality.

I slowly looked around the mysterious space that was neither dark nor bright.

The place was filled with fog, and all sorts of moss and vines were scattered around.

And in the center, I saw a pyramid temple that seemed to be opening its mouth as if to swallow me whole.

I went straight into it as if possessed by something, and soon a circular space appeared along with a large altar.

‘A single dungeon…?’

A single dungeon with only one monster.

Looking at this space, it seemed that there were no other monsters.

It may seem easy since you only have to face one monster… but in most cases, the boss monster has powers beyond common sense.

The association also puts more preparation and attention into single dungeons.

Even so, the mortality rate is almost twice as high as in regular dungeons.

‘Tch, it’s going to be difficult…’

Just as I was muttering inwardly.

Sss sss―.

Fog began to gather in front of the large altar.

The fog, which had been condensing into one place, gradually took on a human form.

Soon, a huge figure holding a dagger appeared before my eyes.

The figure of a priest in ancient civilization attire.

The moment he, covered in blood, discovered me.

Kaaaaaa―!!

“……!”

A bizarre scream that made my whole body shudder.

I don’t know the monster’s name or information.

I don’t know what dangers lie within the dungeon.

The moment I lose focus, an irreversible extreme situation.

There is only one reason why I came to a place like this on my own.

[Awakened Passive: Wise Cleaner]

[Your unique skill has been changed due to the effect of the passive.]

[Your unique class has been reset.]

[Unique Skill: Emperor]

[Unique Class: Sage Ruler]

Only to know about myself.

“Hoo…”

Let’s get our heads straight.

After muttering to myself several times.

Taaht―!

Without any more time to think, I immediately rushed towards the priest.

***

Russia, near the Ural Mountains.

A forest where everything has turned black due to fire.

“Search every accessible dungeon thoroughly! Don’t leave anything out!”

Dmitry, the chairman of the Russian Association, raised his voice repeatedly at the place where all the members of the Russian Association had gathered.

“Hey, hey! Don’t just go in randomly. Team 1 will take charge of areas A-1 and A-2, Team 2 will take charge of the northern area, and Team 3 will take charge of the remaining areas!”

“Ah, understood.”

“Yes!”

The gathered members answered loudly.

However, Chairman Dmitry had a displeased expression on his face since a while ago.

“We have to finish it within 3 days, so let’s hurry up.”

Chairman Dmitry gave that order as the last one, and moved to the temporary operation command room.

A small container installed near the site.

As he entered the place, which was more like a duty room than an operation command room, Igor, the control team leader, immediately presented a glass of liquor.

“Tch, what is this supposed to be…”

Chairman Dmitry swallowed the liquor and muttered in a rather dissatisfied voice.

The Russian Association is a very unique entity, being both an independent association and affiliated with the government.

Similar associations include some dictatorships located in Central Asia, and North Korea.

And the government agency to which the Russian Association belongs was none other than the Ministry of National Defense.

Of course, their top leader was Minister Vladimir, not Chairman Dmitry.

But…….

‘Usually, they don’t even bother to support the association or pay attention to it…’

It was very displeasing to see them trying to use me as they pleased when they needed me.

Besides, to mobilize the entire force.

Did they think the operation team was some kind of army?

‘In the first place, the entire force is less than 100 people…’

How else would the chairman be on the scene directing the operation?

Even the situation of associations in developing countries would not be this bad.

Chairman Dmitry, dissatisfied with everything from A to Z, clicked his tongue and spoke.

“Since when have you been so interested in this field…”

“That’s what I’m saying. Usually, when there’s a dangerous operation and we ask for support, they don’t even listen.”

Control Team Leader Igor also added a word.

“The atmosphere between WDSO [World Dungeon Security Organization] and the International Association is getting ominous over that item, so they’re getting greedy now. I think they believe that if they get the item first, they can keep both sides in check.”

“If they wanted to keep the subjugation organizations in check now, they should have supported us from the beginning…”

“You know. This is Russia.”

Chairman Dmitry said in a heavy voice.

“They want to avoid individuals gaining power, but they can’t refuse the country gaining power.”

Then, Control Team Leader Igor shut his mouth.

Chairman Dmitry, who suddenly realized that he had brought up an uncomfortable story, immediately changed the subject.

“By the way… what item is it that WDSO and the International Association are so eager for?”

“That’s… didn’t WDSO say it was a new bank item?”

“…That’s right.”

“I’ve been talking to the team members about it…”

Control Team Leader Igor glanced at the surrounding staff and lowered his voice.

“No matter how I look at it, it doesn’t seem to be a bank item.”

“…What?”

At those words, Chairman Dmitry’s eyebrows twitched.

“Think about it. Bank items are practically prohibited from being traded or transferred. In the first place, it’s our property, regardless of whether the two organizations get it or not.”

“I was wondering what it was… Hey, look at the situation now. You can’t think of the International Association as the same organization as before. They even carried out an air raid on Germany a few days ago. Violating one of those principles is nothing to them.”

“The International Association may be like that. But… isn’t WDSO different?”

“…?”

At that moment, Chairman Dmitry’s eyes narrowed.

At the same time, Control Team Leader Igor continued to speak.

“WDSO is an organization that has been recognized as a formal international organization on behalf of the International Association, so they wouldn’t violate the principles just to keep the International Association in check.”

“…….”

Chairman Dmitry stroked his chin silently.

That’s because what he said made sense.

“So, no matter how I look at it, it doesn’t seem to be a bank item… I think it’s something else.”

“Something else?”

“It’s not a bank item, but there are no special regulations, and above all, if it’s something that both WDSO and the International Association are trying to get their hands on…”

Team Leader Igor paused for a moment.

“I’m wondering if it’s Eden…”

“……!”

Chairman Dmitry flinched greatly.

He also knows about Eden.

No, even if he’s just a nominal chairman, there’s no way he wouldn’t know about it.

But, I just thought it was something that only existed in theory…

‘It really exists…?’

More than that.

It was discovered in Russia?

‘…….’

Chairman Dmitry crossed his arms and began to shake his legs.

Aside from anything else, the word Eden suddenly made him uneasy.

Currently, the International Association is trying to control the entire world.

Because of that, they are constantly at odds with the international community, and recently they even carried out an air raid on Germany.

Anyone can understand what Eden means to them with just a little thought.

The last condition for perfect control.

If what we are looking for now is really Eden… there is no way we can stop them with just a request for access restriction.

No, even if we get it first, it’s just an unusable item and has no meaning.

If it’s really Eden…

‘It’s something that WDSO should have…’

Damn it.

Is it right to look for this…?”

The moment he had such doubts, Chairman Dmitry couldn’t help but take out his cell phone.

“Minister.”

“What is it.”

Vladimir, Minister of National Defense.

His low voice was heard.

“I’m sorry to say this, but… shouldn’t we stop the search?”

“What are you talking about again.”

“No matter how I think about it, it doesn’t seem like a good choice.”

“What the hell?”

Chairman Dmitry paused for a moment.

That’s because he couldn’t rashly say that what was discovered in Russia was Eden.

It wasn’t confirmed information, it was just the control team leader’s unilateral speculation.

Even if he said that, he wouldn’t believe it, and if anything, his personality might make him like it more.

Chairman Dmitry began to persuade him with other reasons.

“The International Association’s movements are unusual. It’s not even clear if we can handle it. Just hand it over to WDSO…”

“Dmitry.”

“Yes…?”

Then, a small chuckle was heard from beyond the cell phone.

“Do you want to die?”

“…….”

Chairman Dmitry’s expression hardened coldly.

“I didn’t ask for your opinion. I’m just telling you to do as you’re told.”

“…….”

“Say one more word. I’ll hang your head in the square.”

Chairman Dmitry gritted his teeth.

At least those who work under him knew that wasn’t a joke.

“…Understood.”

In the end, Chairman Dmitry ended the call without any gain.

But.

‘No…’

Chairman Dmitry still couldn’t give up.

If that’s really Eden, disaster will come the moment we find it.

The International Association is no longer an organization for the safety of citizens.

Control and domination.

It has turned into a ruthless group that doesn’t care about the means to achieve only that.

What we are looking for now is no different from relieving them of their troubles.

‘In this case…’

Should I issue a search suspension order on my own?

But then my head might really be hung in the square…

‘Shit…’

A situation where he couldn’t make a rash decision.

Chairman Dmitry just bit his lip without being able to do anything.

And then.

“Ch, Chairman!”

Team Leader of Operation Team 1’s urgent voice rang out from the radio.

“…What is it?”

Chairman Dmitry swallowed hard and answered in a trembling voice.

“I think we found it…!”

“……!”

His heart sank.

His mind went blank for a moment, but that was only for a moment.

Chairman Dmitry tried to regain his reason and maintained as much composure as possible.

“First of all, don’t tell the other teams, and get out as hidden as possible.”

“Yes, yes? What do you mean?”

“Just do it! Bring it to me as soon as you get out of the dungeon!”

“Ah, I underst…”

And at that moment.

Kwaang―!!

A deafening roar was heard from the radio.

“Hey, hey… what was that just now! Are you okay?! Shit, answer me!!”

“…….

Chairman Dmitry immediately shouted into the radio, but there was no response.

Just as an uneasy feeling was creeping in.

“Are you the chairman?”

A man’s voice was heard instead of Team Leader of Operation Team 1.