Chapter 22: The Eye Of Truth, An Yeong-ho (2)

Chapter 22: The Eye Of Truth, An Yeong-ho (2)

Wow

An Yeong-ho, who had followed Kang-hoo to the rooftop, looked surprised.

The fact that Kang-hoo had stealthily climbed up along the window frame while in stealth mode was astonishing.

Moreover, it was unbelievable that he had single-handedly subdued two hunters who should have been at least level 7 or 8 if they were sent to tail someone.

If he hadnt subdued them at once, one of them might have screamed or called for backup.

But, apparently, because they were killed in one strike, the followers at the first-floor entrance were still just looking around.

Lets get out of here.

Kang-hoo extended his hand.

He didnt usually take mens hands, but they needed to get out of the building quickly.

Fortunately, the buildings were of similar height and not far apart.

Thus, it was possible for Kang-hoo to leap over them, even with the efficiency halved for two-person jumps.

The two kept jumping from building to building until there were no more suitable structures for leaping.

Only after they had moved far enough from the modern bar building did their relentless leaping come to an end.

Thanks to taking breaks at intervals, Kang-hoo didnt trigger his hypersensitivity.

Phew. Phew. Phew.

The one who had worked hard was Kang-hoo, but it was An Yeong-ho who flopped down on his back.

Perhaps because he hadnt grown into a skilled hunter yet, An Yeong-ho appeared to have many clumsy aspects.

Thank you so much. I would have been kidnapped for sure if you hadnt risked your life to save me

An Yeong-hos eyes teared up.

In reality, Kang-hoo hadnt risked his life to save him, but there was no need to correct that impression.

I didnt help you for nothing.

Of course! I didnt mean to suggest repaying your kindness without giving anything in return!

An Yeong-ho bent forward as much as he could to show his utmost respect to Kang-hoo.

An Yeong-ho, the hunter who can only speak the truth.

There was no bluff or pretense in his words. Everything he said was sincere.

My name is An Yeong-ho! Im twenty-three years old. Could I at least know the name of my savior, even if its a pseudonym?

Jung Sun-kyu. Im twenty-nine. Its not my real name.

Sun-kyu hyungnim! Thank you so much!

An Yeong-ho spoke the truth, as per the characteristics of his constellation. Or rather, he was compelled to speak the truth.

If he didnt speak, he could hide the truth.

But once he started speaking, he had to tell the truth.

It felt awkward for An Yeong-ho to add hyungnim to a pseudonym, but it didnt matter.

Now that he knew Kang-hoos age, Kang-hoo began speaking more casually.

Why is the Jeonghwa Guild after you?

I dont know. I wanted to grow on my own in Korea, so I even turned down my uncles support.

Your uncle?

Oh, my uncle is the vice-master of the Rikou Guild, which firmly holds the top spot in Japans Kansai region

The Rikou Guild.

Yes, thats right! Do you know of it?

I do. The Rikou Guild is like the Jeonghwa Guild in our country.

Yes! My uncle is the vice guild master there. The guild master is his best friend.

You came to Korea despite having such a strong supporter.

Yes. I didnt want to rely on my uncles help, and Im more familiar with Korea.

Hmm.

Suzuki Fumiya. Thats my uncles name.

A familiar name.

There was not even a slight discrepancy between the content of the original story Kang-hoo remembered and An Yeong-hos words. It meant there was no lie.

Anyway, I left the guild because my ideas and the guilds operations didnt align. It wasnt a fixed-term contract, so there shouldnt be any problem

What exactly didnt align?

There were many instances where we had to treat hunters who were not affiliated with our guild. Clearly, they werent domestic hunters.

And?

In the underground training room, they made us repeatedly use the same skills under the guise of pattern analysis. Skills that I had already maximized proficiency in and didnt need to improve further.

They said it was for pattern analysis?

Then, a call came from Lee Ye-rin.

Yes.

How did you clear that dungeon so quickly by yourself yesterday? It wasnt even an easy solo dungeon!

I didnt really time it.

You finished much faster than I expected, so we have plenty of time left on our guard contract!

Well, its a time contract, after all.

Anyway, I was just surprised. Its good to clear dungeons as fast as possible, though.

Lee Ye-rin poured out her praise as if scolding, then her voice lowered, sounding a bit awkward.

Upon reflection, this was her way of expressing gratitude and admiration, a typical Lee Ye-rin outburst.

Kang-hoo didnt say much, and Lee Ye-rin filled the silence.

You know about the reward for the Heo Jeong-tae job, right? Just checking again.

Of course.

The next request is set up. Its an infiltration mission Its highly paid but really difficult.

Where is the request?

The Jeonghwa Guild.

Fate continued to play such games. There was nothing he couldnt do just because the request came from the Jeonghwa Guild.

How about it? Interested?

As long as the reward is certain.

Im looking into giving priority to issuing dungeon raid licenses as a reward. Ill look into it more.

Ill contact you after dealing with Heo Jeong-tae.

Alright. Fighting!

The cheer was a bit out of the blue, but he hung up without giving it much thought.

For the time being, regardless of the request, his top priority was dungeons. In other words, leveling up took precedence.

He wouldnt have even started the Heo Jeong-tae capture request if it werent for the dungeon rental rights.

Money wasnt that important.

Kang-hoo checked his watch.

Too bright a time isnt good, nor is it when its completely dark.

He planned to create the most advantageous situation for himself against Heo Jeong-tae, who had a high level.

A dimly lit time.

That would be the best time to disrupt the vision of a rush-type character like Heo Jeong-tae.

Slowly.

Kang-hoo began to move toward Heo Jeong-taes house.

Although the Yangpyeong Station area was bustling with people, no one recognized Kang-hoo.

6 PM.

Before the sun, now well past the west, created a red sunset and cast a subtle twilight.

Heo Jeong-tae left his house.

He was undoubtedly a man, but outwardly, he was unmistakably a woman in disguise.

With long hair, a dramatic makeover, and the help of shaping underwear

He appeared as a natural woman.

His legs were slender enough to make it impossible to guess he was a man.

Heo Jeong-tae was on the phone with a man from the moment he left his house. It was Chae Gwanhyeong from the Jeonghwa Guild.

As promised, if you kill Lee Yeong-mins uncle, Ill give you the remaining 200 million won. How about it?

Ill do anything for the pay.

His voice was unmistakably male, but outside, keeping his mouth shut was enough.

Good, work hard.

Just one question. If Lee Yeong-mins uncle dies, will Lee Yeong-min become loyal to Jeonghwa?

Exactly. Well say the culprit who killed his uncle on behalf of the guild is Red Eyes.

I see

Then Lee Yeong-min, with nowhere to go, will have no choice but to be loyal to our guild.

Very meticulous.

Anyway, contact me once its done. Ill pay you immediately.