The Wise Cleaning Life Of A Returning Genius Hunter [EN]: Chapter 319

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“…Everyone confirmed their orders?”

“Yes!”

“Confirmed!”

Kim Min-ju asked into the radio, and responses came immediately from the team leaders of each unit.

“Then, as we said, board the gate in order, starting with Team 1 when I give the signal.”

A calm tone.

But unlike her voice, she was constantly wiping her eyes with her sleeve.

She stopped transmitting for a moment, afraid her voice would betray her trembling.

After struggling to compose herself, she spoke into the radio again.

“Move out.”

Gugugugugu―.

In response, the forces inside the building began to emerge in order.

“Kuh…!”

“Focus! If you waver even a little, you’ll be sucked right in!”

“Move it, move it!”

Voices erupted from everywhere as soon as they came outside.

The black hole was already close, right before their eyes, and the sky was completely obscured, making it incredibly dark.

But no one hesitated as they rushed towards the gate.

Just a few minutes.

In that short time, everyone entered the gate one after another.

Before long, only the division heads remained.

Kim Min-ju, Han Yu-bin, Lee Ah-young, and Ha Seong-il.

They didn’t move readily even after everyone had evacuated.

They just stood silently in front of the gate, lost in deep thought.

No words were exchanged, but they all knew they were thinking the same thing.

“…Go in first. I’ll go last.”

Then, breaking the silence, Kim Min-ju spoke first.

Even so, the division heads still didn’t seem inclined to move.

Meanwhile, the black hole was getting closer and closer.

But as if they didn’t care at all, they all lowered their heads and remained silent.

“Are you all planning to die together or what!”

Chloe approached the gate belatedly and spoke to them.

“You guys were sacrificed to save them, but if you all die, the old man would be so happy.”

“What did you say…?”

“Hey, watch your mouth!”

Kim Min-ju and Han Yu-bin frowned and retorted, but Chloe scoffed instead.

“Get a grip, everyone. This is a battlefield. It’s not strange for anyone to die here.”

“…….”

“…….”

A sharp, cutting remark.

Everyone had a lot they wanted to say, but they wore expressions that suggested they couldn’t.

“Does looking like you’re about to die here bring you back to life? The living have to live.”

“…Don’t talk so easily like it’s someone else’s problem.”

“What else would you expect from someone from the International Association…? Are you incapable of empathy, or do you just have no emotions?”

Kim Min-ju and Han Yu-bin snapped at her.

“Do you think you’re the only ones who have lost someone?”

Chloe spoke in a heavier voice than usual.

“Don’t act like you’ve experienced all the sadness in the world. Or at least know when and where to draw the line.”

“…….”

“…….”

“If it’s a life given by someone else, at least think about living first. Don’t just stand there crying. Think about living so you can get revenge or commemorate them later. That’s the last respect you can give them.”

Chloe was as cynical as usual, but her expression was more serious than usual.

And at that moment.

Kugugugugu―!

The hole was just a few meters away.

Whether they knew it was too dangerous, or whether they sympathized with Chloe’s words, everyone finally began to move.

“Then… I’ll go in first.”

“See you at headquarters.”

“I’ll follow behind.”

Lee Ah-young, Ha Seong-il, and Han Yu-bin boarded the gate in order.

Kim Min-ju also glanced at Chloe and was about to step into the gate when.

“…You won’t find the bodies.”

She stopped and turned her head at Chloe’s words from behind.

“Like I said, that hole is a different dimension, like a dungeon. Once you’re sucked in, there’s no way to get back out.”

“…….”

Instead of answering, Kim Min-ju looked at her with a rather surprised expression.

Because she didn’t seem like she would care about such things at all.

But what was even more surprising was what she said next.

“…I’m sorry.”

Kim Min-ju’s eyebrows rippled for a moment.

“Why are you apologizing…?”

“Because I’m from the International Association.”

Chloe looked straight at Kim Min-ju and said those words.

They stood facing each other like that for a moment.

“…I’ll go first.”

Kim Min-ju turned her back and stepped into the gate.

“See you at headquarters.”

She left those words for Chloe and disappeared into the light.

A small smile appeared on Chloe’s lips. But it was only for a moment, as she shifted her gaze with a hardened expression again.

To the place where Kim Jun-woo and Secretary-General Wesley were engaged in a fierce battle.

It wasn’t close enough to know exactly what was happening, but….

‘I can’t keep my promise.’

Chloe muttered to herself and stopped the gate from operating.

Then, she turned her back and began to walk towards the place where the final battle was taking place.

Clutching something in her pocket tightly.

***

[Unique Skill: Emperor – Abdication]

[You are hereby relieved of all responsibilities.]

Bang―!!

Thump, Kugugugung―!!

“Kuh…!”

Secretary-General Wesley was struggling against Kim Jun-woo’s fierce attacks.

The sudden change in atmosphere after hearing the transmission.

An expression that showed no emotion.

More than anything….

‘His attacks are on a different level than before…….’

Unlike before, when he was just strong, now he was emitting a crimson aura, making him feel alien beyond just strong.

Shuk, Shuuk―!

Shuuk―!

Attacks from all directions using the black aura.

That alone was overwhelming, but the attacks he delivered directly, plunging straight down….

[Unique Skill: Genesis]

[Shelter]

Kwajik―!

‘Crazy…….’

Bang―!!

It was a level that transcended space, ignoring even escaping to another dimension.

Secretary-General Wesley, who was hit directly by Kim Jun-woo’s attack, felt his legs give way for a moment, and one knee fell to the ground. He belatedly realized that his right shoulder was not responding.

‘Damn it, it doesn’t even look like he’s in a berserk state…….’

Secretary-General Wesley looked up at Kim Jun-woo, who still showed no emotion.

Kim Jun-woo in Germany had also momentarily displayed the power to transcend space, but that was only in a berserk state.

But the fact that he could exert such power even when he wasn’t in a berserk state meant….

‘It’s dangerous…….’

The feeling he had when he faced Kim Jun-woo in Germany resurfaced.

Primal fear.

The weakness and fear in the face of that overwhelming presence.

His body began to tremble slightly.

But….

[Unique Skill: Genesis – Awakening]

[The Myriad Phenomena (森羅萬象) [Everything in Creation]]

[Grants absolute control in the designated space-time.]

Either way, there was no turning back now.

[Time Break]

Kkiiiiiik―!

Secretary-General Wesley stopped Kim Jun-woo’s time again, and at the same time, all of his movements and the black aura he was emitting stopped.

“Haa, haa…….”

He approached him, limping, catching his breath.

The Myriad Phenomena (森羅萬象) [Everything in Creation].

A skill that allows you to freely control everything in a designated space, such as time, gravity, the direction of force, and light.

The ability to feel the power of the creator, even for a moment, in the guise of a human.

The skill that allowed Secretary-General Wesley to remain the head of the International Association for decades, and the pinnacle of all abilities.

Of course, the price was not simple.

“Cough…!”

Secretary-General Wesley spat out a lump of black blood.

Every time he used the awakening skill, his black aura… the original ability gnawed at his body.

Afterward, he would be completely consumed, and both his body and mind would disappear.

Before, he was afraid of that and never abused the awakening skill…….

But now, well, it doesn’t really matter.

Either way, whether he died here or was consumed and annihilated, the result was the same.

Then….

Yes, either way, he had to end it here.

There was no need to have any unnecessary thoughts.

[Unique Skill: Genesis – Awakening]

[The Myriad Phenomena]

[Photon Bullet]

Photons became bullets and began to pour towards the frozen Kim Jun-woo.

And at that moment.

Kkigigigigik―.

The black aura that had been stopped suddenly moved and enveloped Kim Jun-woo.

“I-Impossible…….”

His time was supposed to be stopped.

But how could he move?

In that moment, as he was stunned by the unbelievable sight.

Ttuk, Ttuduk―!

Along with the sound of something breaking.

Kugugugugu―.

Kim Jun-woo began to move again.

No way.

That’s impossible.

Kim Jun-woo slowly approached him, and Secretary-General Wesley began to back away in response.

“What is it, what is it……!”

A question thrown with a bewildered face.

“What the hell… how can you move freely in my space?”

“…….”

But Kim Jun-woo was silent.

Secretary-General Wesley gritted his teeth.

His legs began to tremble along with it.

But only for a moment.

[The Myriad Phenomena]

[Photon Bullet]

[Non-Gravity]

[No Way]

Tudududu―!

Jing, Kung―!

He tried every possible struggle.

Reversing gravity, losing the direction of space, and even attacking with light.

But.

Jeobeok―.

No attack could stop Kim Jun-woo’s steps.

Jeobeok, Jeobeok―.

He continued to approach one step at a time without stopping, and eventually Secretary-General Wesley….

“Shit!!”

[The Myriad Phenomena]

[Eliminates the designated space.]

He attempted a final struggle.

Kugugugung―!

At the moment when another black hole was created in front of Kim Jun-woo.

Seogeok―.

“……!”

One of Secretary-General Wesley’s legs was cut off.

Kung―!

“Kkeuaaaak…!”

Secretary-General Wesley collapsed helplessly on the spot, screaming, and Kim Jun-woo still approached him.

“D-Don’t come…….”

In the end, he began to crawl away in fear, his face consumed by fear.

“D-Don’t come…! Don’t come!”

It seemed that only fear and dread remained for Secretary-General Wesley.

But only for a moment, at the moment when they faced each other at a distance of less than a hand’s breadth from Kim Jun-woo.

“See?”

Kim Jun-woo looked down at him.

“You’re a coward.”

He spat out those words.

***

[You are hereby relieved of all responsibilities.]

Until that voice was heard, he didn’t understand what it meant.

He just thought it meant that he was freed from the standardized skill and could use the original ability again as before.

But as he realized later, it didn’t mean that at all.

“Don’t come!!”

[Unique Skill: Genesis – Awakening]

[The Myriad Phenomena (森羅萬象) [Everything in Creation]]

[No Way]

Shuuuuk―!

As soon as he approached and said a word, the distance between the two, which was less than a hand’s breadth, began to widen rapidly.

Of course.

Jeobeok―.

“……!!”

In a single step, the distance between him and him was restored to its original state.

Freedom from all responsibilities.

It contained quite a lot of meaning.

Hunter, Cleaner, Operations Division Head, Company Representative.

And….

[Hidden Skill: Karma]

Even the responsibility for my karma.

[Skill Release Condition: Achieve Secretary-General of the International Hunter Association]

[Current Position: ―]

[Successfully achieved the goal.]

[The hidden skill will be released as of this time.]

[According to the release of the hidden skill, ‘Kim Jun-woo’ will be reincarnated to the time immediately before regression.]

[Time remaining until skill activation]

[23 hours 57 minutes 22 seconds]

[During this time, you will not be affected by any abilities.]

From this moment on, I was finally freed from all karma.

So….

“It’s all over now, Secretary-General.”

Now I have to finish it.

I raised one arm high.

And.

Shuuk―!

Immediately struck down towards Secretary-General Wesley’s neck.