Chapter 412

Chapter 412

However, Kim Chandong couldn’t leave the office like that... The two clan leaders were blocking the window.

Actually, it seemed to him that those two also wanted to jump out the window.

“In fact... We’re not that close.”

Kim Chandong continued being honest. He didn’t really want to be this candid about this, but he had no choice.

Besides being a scout, Kim Chandong was also active as a hunter in his clan. He knew better than anyone else that bragging too much would eventually come back to bite him in the ass.

If he were to say something like “Yeah, me and Hunter Choi Yeonseung actually go to the sauna together,” the other person might reply with something like “Oh, really? Then let’s go with him to the sauna together!”

“Hmm, is that so? You’re being too humble. I don’t think he’d give such advice to someone he isn’t even close to.”

Nam Hakgi didn’t buy Kim Chandong’s explanation. He figured that the scout was just being overly humble. After all, there was no way Choi Yeonseung would give such valuable advice about recruiting hunters to a stranger.

Hunter Choi Yeonseung wasn’t a pushover.

“W-we’re really not close.”

“I understand, I understand. You’re not close, but you can still get valuable advice from him.”

“...”

Kim Chandong thought that things were getting more and more twisted, but he stayed put for the time being. Nothing good would happen if he kept running his mouth.

“Scout Kim Chandong, I called you here to discuss your judgment on Go Cheonsik, but I was also planning to discuss what we should do with him. But given what you’ve told me, I’m convinced. Can you contact Hunter Choi Yeonseung? I would love to hear his advice if possible.”

“!”

“!!”

“!!!”

Kim Chandong wasn’t the only one baffled; the two clan leaders were equally stunned.

“E-executive Director, please wait a moment! Shouldn’t you perhaps reconsider?”

“That’s right! Even if he’s an A-grade hunter, commanding a clan battle and running a clan are completely different matters. Haven’t many star hunters established clans only to ruin them?”

“So did the two of you win?”

“...”

“...”

The two clan leaders were dumbfounded.

Nam Hakgi glared at them like they were pathetic. To think they had the audacity to speak after missing out on this valuable opportunity...

“B-but... Executive Director.”

“What?

“Think about it. Hunter Choi Yeonseung didn’t create a clan. It wasn’t him that scouted the hunters for the clan and trained them. I admit that Hunter Choi Yeonseung did a great job leading him to victory, but it’s not just his credit.”

“Umm...”

The clan leaders spoke with conviction and managed to shake Nam Hakgi a little. Indeed, their arguments were plausible. Many other people had to have contributed to this brilliant victory.

Perhaps Nam Hakgi was mistaken about Choi Yeonseung’s reputation as an A-grade hunter. Based on the Demon clan’s determination to gather and raise hunters, it was possible that Choi Yeonseung had just been lucky with this victory.

“Would Hunter Wi Seongu have been able to be active and do so well in the battle if the people of the Demon clan hadn’t brought him into the clan and raised him? It isn’t just one hunter. It’s the clan’s system that matters more. So I would rather support...”

“Huh? No. They’ve said that Hunter Choi Yeonseung personally brought Wi Seongu into the clan and trained him.”

Kim Chandong couldn’t help mentioning that. He had been deeply impressed by Wi Seongu’s interview, so the words just came out involuntarily.

Nam Hakgi jerked his head around and asked, “Really?”

“Huh? Yes... He said it in an interview...”

Kim Chandong instantly regretted saying that. The two clan leaders were glaring at him with resentful eyes.

‘Crap! I should’ve kept my mouth shut’

“If I call him, there’s no way I can stop Hunter Choi Yeonseung from going around the clan as he pleases. It’s better to pay a lot of money to put a leash on him. Ah, really...”

Looking at the grumbling clan leader, Kim Chandong couldn’t help thinking to himself, ‘He still hasn’t come to his senses!’

***

“This is a great opportunity,” said Amelia with a bright expression. “I am just grateful that Master has given me this opportunity. How about it?”

“I have to think about it.”

“No! What else do you need to think about? Such opportunities are rare!”

“No matter how rare an opportunity is, I still have to analyze it,” replied Choi Yeonseung as though he found Amelia’s reaction absurd.

In fact, Amelia’s proposal was an enticing one.

-My master, Six-Winged Angel Who Hunts Dragons, has signed an agreement with the Russian government to clear an unexplored dungeon. Hunter Choi Yeonseung, Master will allow you to participate as a reward for rescuing Illaphael.

Given that the angel constellation himself had acquired it and was letting his subordinates enter it, everyone had to be after this dungeon. There was relatively little risk and plenty to gain, so naturally all hunters would want a piece of it!

The angel constellation was certainly doing Choi Yeonseung a great favor by letting him participate in the raid. Of course, the angel constellation was indebted to him, so he was merely doing what he had to do.

In that sense, Choi Yeonseung’s approach was ‘believe but don’t trust.’ Even though he was pretty close to the Six-Winged Angel Who Hunts Dragons, he couldn’t be certain that the constellation wouldn’t eventually try to set a trap for him and strike him down.

Choi Yeonseung’s side had to find out information in advance.

“I’ll analyze your proposal and get back to you. Please wait a bit.”

“If any analyst is against this proposal, they should consult directly with me! I’m sure I could change their mind if I explained it to them directly!”

Amelia was so disappointed that Choi Yeonseung didn’t accept her proposal right off the bat that she emphasized its importance over and over again before leaving.

The first one Choi Yeonseung consulted with was Adaquaniel.

“Adaquaniel, do you have any doubts about this dungeon?”

“Not as of now, but... Excuse me, Hunter Choi Yeonseung. Why don’t you ask my master?” Adaquaniel proposed cautiously. She was a bit worried that he asked her first and not the Goddess of Balance Who Walks Ahead.

‘Whoops.’

“Of course, I was going to ask her, Adaquaniel. When it comes to such important issues, shouldn’t you first discuss with the subordinates and then ask their superiors for a conclusion?”

[The ‘Goddess of Balance Who Walks Ahead’ is touched.]

“Is that so?! Your thoughtfulness never ceases to impress me, Hunter Choi Yeonseung.”

“It’s not a big deal. I just...”

[...The ‘Goddess of Balance Who Walks Ahead’ asks if she can speak.]

“Ah, I’m sorry. Yes, let’s talk”

“Go ahead, Master,” said Adaquaniel as she bowed down.

The goddess’ mood improved greatly thanks to their consideration. She spoke to them in a serious voice.

[The ‘Goddess of Balance Who Walks Ahead’ says that no trap was seen in the proposal of the ‘Six-Winged Angel Who Hunts Dragons.’]

‘Oh.’

Choi Yeonseung was glad to hear that. If that was true, he had nothing to worry about. All he had to do was pick the most suitable hunters to accompany him, prepare as much as possible, and go into the dungeon.

[The ‘Goddess of Balance Who Walks Ahead’ says she has foreseen a different threat, however.]

“What is it?”

[The ‘Goddess of Balance Who Walks Ahead’ says she foresaw a future where Russian hunters will fire weapons that look like this.]

Along with these words, the goddess drew a picture of the vision she had seen.

Choi Yeonseung blinked in disbelief.

This...

[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ is amazed that it looks exactly like a nuclear missile.]