The Wise Cleaning Life Of A Returning Genius Hunter [EN]: Chapter 308

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“Hyung-nim!”

WDSO [World Defense Special Operations] Seoul Headquarters, Secretary-General’s office.

Director Lee Doo-shik, having received a report on the local situation from the control room, urgently sought him out.

“New York has been attacked!”

“Wh-what? Already?!”

Secretary-General Park In-beom jumped up.

“What’s the enemy strength?! How is the local response?! Can we hold them off until our forces arrive?!”

“That’s….”

Director Lee Doo-shik hesitated for a moment before speaking with difficulty.

“The American Association dispatched most of its New York branch personnel to support the Asian Associations, I’m told.”

“……What?”

“The number of personnel capable of defending against the airstrike is overwhelmingly insufficient. Moreover, it seems that even the International Association forces haven’t fully assembled yet….”

Director Lee Doo-shik spoke with a rather grim expression.

“We estimate that the local personnel can only hold out for about three days.”

“Goddamn it….”

Secretary-General Park In-beom gritted his teeth.

“When can our forces depart?”

“A ship is on standby, but it’s not immediately possible. It will take at least 12 hours. Even if we depart on time, it will take two days to arrive.”

“Time is tight….”

Two days and 12 hours.

Even if the headquarters forces arrive without delay, there will only be half a day left from the time they can withstand the airstrike.

But this is only if all the International Association forces have not yet assembled.

If all the International Association forces land in New York within three days, the estimated defensible time will be brought forward much sooner.

We might hear the news of New York’s fall in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

But the bigger problem is….

“Even if we somehow arrive before New York falls, we can’t immediately drive out the International Association forces.”

“That’s right. We have to consider troop condition, equipment supply, road construction, and so on….”

“Above all, I’m concerned that Kim Jun-woo and Kim Min-joo are the only ones who can command the field battle.”

“Haa….”

Secretary-General Park In-beom sighed deeply with his arms crossed.

‘12 hours….’

Muttering to himself, he organized his thoughts for a moment before slowly opening his mouth.

“We need to make all possible preparations.”

“…Yes?”

“Until departure, gather all the useful guys from all over the country. Contact all available forces, command personnel, combat support personnel… don’t be picky.”

“Don’t be picky…?”

“This isn’t the time to be choosy.”

Secretary-General Park In-beom’s eyes flashed once.

“We have to use all the cards we can.”

Eventually, the entire WDSO headquarters began to move.

***

― WDSO-affiliated item production laboratory, Eclipse.

“…What is this?”

A staff member handed Chloe, who was on duty, a document.

“It’s an official document sent directly by the Secretary-General. Please check it and start work immediately.”

“Work…?”

Chloe checked the document with a puzzled expression.

At the same time.

“Huh…?”

Her eyebrows furrowed.

Because the content of the document was none other than.

What she had requested when joining WDSO.

“What… so suddenly?”

“Because of the situation.”

The staff member replied calmly.

Chloe let out a hollow laugh as if she was dumbfounded.

“Is it okay? Isn’t it possible to help the International Association by using Bank Items [powerful artifacts]?”

“Well. I was just told to deliver the document, so I don’t know about countermeasures for such a situation….”

The staff member shrugged and continued.

“Anyway, entrusting you as the chief manager means they know you’re not the kind of person who would do that, right?”

“…….”

Chloe pursed her lips at the absurd answer.

This battle is too important for both sides.

In such a situation, being in charge of managing all Bank Items meant that she had the power to turn the tide of the war, to put it a bit exaggeratedly.

In other words, from this moment on, the aspect of the war would change depending on Chloe’s hands.

WDSO could succeed in defense, or the International Association could succeed in the airstrike.

To suddenly hand over such an important position in this situation….

Even to someone from the International Association.

‘They’re out of their minds, no matter how I look at it….’

Even Chloe herself shook her head.

But only for a moment.

Soon, a certain emotion began to rise from deep within her heart.

The emotion was none other than… excitement.

Facilities inferior to the International Association’s Bank Item Control Center.

Much less authority. A country where communication isn’t easy.

Even so…….

“This is going to be fun.”

For some reason, she couldn’t erase the smile from her face.

“For your information, I’m very picky. I heard that WDSO doesn’t force unreasonable demands or responsibilities on its employees….”

Chloe said to the staff member.

“I don’t give a damn about that, unlike others.”

“…….”

The staff member remained silent for a moment.

“Secretary-General Park said you can do whatever you want.”

Chloe’s lips curled up.

“Did everyone hear that?”

Soon, she opened her mouth to all the employees in Eclipse.

“If you understand, activate the Ineungseok [Item Enhancer] and Baneungseok [Item Destroyer] right now!”

Soon, her clear voice echoed throughout the laboratory.

― Seoul Jamsil, Ares Guild Headquarters.

“Dispatch to New York…?”

Guild Leader Cha Seok-hyun asked the man who had come to see him.

Then he slowly nodded and replied.

“Yes. Well… although you’re practically affiliated with WDSO, they said they’d guarantee independence, so the choice is yours.”

The man who visited Cha Seok-hyun.

Director Lee Doo-shik spoke in a rather heavy voice.

“How about it, will you lend a hand?”

“…….”

Guild Leader Cha Seok-hyun paused for a moment, looking at Guild Leader Yoo Ji-woo next to him.

The two exchanged glances briefly, and then Yoo Ji-woo nodded slightly.

“I understand.”

“Thank you. Of course, we will fully support the equipment and expenses. Don’t worry about the compensation either.”

At Director Lee Doo-shik’s words, Guild Leader Cha Seok-hyun wore a serious expression, unlike usual.

He knew what was happening through the news, but seeing that they had come to him, he felt the war was really happening.

“By the way… is the Artemis Guild going with us too?”

At that time, Guild Leader Cha Seok-hyun asked, glancing at Yoo Ji-woo.

Then Director Lee Doo-shik narrowed his brows.

“What are you talking about?”

“If there’s a limit to the number of personnel that can be dispatched, it can’t be helped, but we want to go together as much as possible. I don’t know if you know, but our synergy is quite….”

“This dispatch includes all guilds nationwide. I just made a suggestion to you. Because you are the representative of the guild alliance, no matter what anyone says.”

“……Yes?”

Guild Leader Cha Seok-hyun expressed his doubts with an expression that seemed to ask what he had heard.

“It means I want you to summon all 55 guilds nationwide right now.”

Director Lee Doo-shik opened his mouth quietly.

“I’m planning to take all the ability users without exception.”

“…….”

“…….”

Cha Seok-hyun and Yoo Ji-woo looked at each other.

“You’re really planning to go all out. Well, that’s good.”

“I’ll prepare right away.”

Soon, they smiled and answered without saying who it was.

― WDSO Chungnam Asan Branch.

“What is it…?”

Operation Team 5 Office.

The team leader frowned as soon as he saw a man who had come without warning.

“Don’t be like that. I came because of work too.”

“I heard… Senior, you went to the cleaning team. What business does a cleaner have to find me?”

“Anyway, you still have no manners….”

The man, who was openly treated as an uninvited guest, clicked his tongue once.

Soon, he handed over a document.

“They want you to return to headquarters.”

“……?”

It was an order to return to the headquarters operation team leader.

“Ha, what is this….”

The team leader burst into laughter as if it were nonsense.

Because the operation team 5 leader of the Chungnam Asan branch was a person who had been kicked out of headquarters in the past.

It was Team Leader Lee Soo-yong.

And the man who came to find him was none other than his senior and former colleague.

“This is not a joke.”

He was kicked out of the association before Lee Soo-yong, but he is currently working as the head of the headquarters cleaning team 1.

It was Im Dong-bin.

“You know too. What the situation is now. There is a great shortage of command personnel, so all team leaders across the country are being summoned. Of course, it’s temporary.”

“Does the association president… no, the secretary-general trust me?”

“Of course not. How can they trust a guy who caused such a mess and was demoted? Well, it’s the same for me.”

Team Leader Im Dong-bin clicked his tongue and said.

“……Then why now?”

“They’re giving you a chance.”

Team Leader Im Dong-bin continued.

“A chance to work properly even now.”

“…….”

“And this, Team Leader Kim Jun-woo requested it directly.”

Team Leader Lee Soo-yong’s eyebrows twitched greatly.

But he still remained silent.

Team Leader Im Dong-bin, who couldn’t stand it, asked again.

“So, what are you going to do? Do you want to be a team leader one last time, or are you just going to stay here like a dead mouse?”

“…….”

Team Leader Lee Soo-yong fixed his gaze on the floor and pondered for a moment.

“…I’ll get the dispatch allowance.”

He opened his mouth as if he had made up his mind.

Team Leader Im Dong-bin smiled slightly at his appearance.

“Pack your equipment right away. We’re leaving in 30 minutes.”

As soon as those words fell, Team Leader Lee Soo-yong moved his body.

― Seoul Jongno, Hanbyul Electronics Headquarters.

“Have you heard the news?”

Ha Sung-il, head of the overseas business division, who visited Chairman Ha Deok-soo, the chairman of the company, the head of the Hanbyul Group, and his grandfather, asked that first, even omitting greetings.

“Yes, I heard.”

Chairman Ha Deok-soo nodded heavily.

“The war is finally breaking out….”

There is a saying that war is the biggest market for businessmen.

If Hanbyul Group also rows, there is nothing it cannot do.

Roads and airports with Hanbyul Construction, distribution of WDSO headquarters and association by-products with Hanbyul Trading.

Besides this, there are countless places to make money if you think about it.

But Chairman Ha Deok-soo opened his mouth with an awkward expression.

“Well, you didn’t come to ask for something like that.”

“WDSO is currently gathering experts in all fields of combat, command, and support. Fortunately, most of the personnel have been found, but they have not yet found personnel in the fields of civil relief and rescue activities and civilian support.”

“So?”

When Chairman Ha Deok-soo asked, he hesitated for a moment.

“Please establish a relief foundation at Hanbyul Group.”

He managed to put those words into his mouth.

Chairman Ha Deok-soo stroked his chin.

“Currently, all forces nationwide, including WDSO, have headed to New York. However, there is a severe shortage of personnel and supplies to support the collapsed associations and refugees caused by the airstrikes.”

“We have no choice but to receive help from companies.”

“That’s why I came without shame.”

Chairman Ha Deok-soo sighed softly.

Then, after looking at Director Ha Sung-il for a while.

“Well, I don’t know.”

He answered, tilting his head.

“…What do you mean?”

“If it’s such a global crisis, there will be companies that volunteer to provide support even if it’s not us. Do we need to step up?”

“Yes, there is.”

“Why?”

“Because we can.”

A voice full of strength.

Even a subtle anger was felt.

It seemed that he could not understand why his grandfather, who had always judged rationally and rationally, was suddenly acting like this.

“Because we can….”

Chairman Ha Deok-soo stared at him intently.

“The relief foundation has no profit. There will be no profit, but only huge losses. When the war is over, we may be pushed back by companies that have grown through this opportunity.”

“I know.”

“Didn’t you say you would succeed me? You wouldn’t want to inherit a bankrupt company, would you?”

“…….”

Director Ha Sung-il’s expression gradually darkened.

Chairman Ha Deok-soo watched the scene and hid a smile inside.

‘Cute guy…….’

His face clearly shows what he is thinking.

Now that it has come to this, should I push it a little more?

“The reason I allowed you to enter Karma Corporation was to give you the experience and insight to take my place. Didn’t you say that too?”

“…….”

“But now you’re saying it doesn’t matter what happens to the company, just spend money for the world? It seems like you’ve become too immersed in that place.”

Soon, Chairman Ha Deok-soo’s eyes flashed and said.

“Get out of there now.”

Director Ha Sung-il’s eyes widened.

“Wh-what are you talking about! How can I in this situation…!”

“If you come out now, I’ll hand over Hanbyul Group to you right away.”

“……!”

Director Ha Sung-il’s pupils shook greatly.

He dropped his head and closed his mouth, and Chairman Ha Deok-soo also watched the scene.

And soon.

“…You’ve changed.”

Director Ha Sung-il opened his mouth to his grandfather with trembling eyes.