Chapter 116: Park Dong-jae (2)

Chapter 116: Park Dong-jae (2)

I had another call with Jeon Se-hyuk.

For Kang-hoo, since a plan was established to ensure Park Dong-jae’s safety at 100%, the conversation went smoothly. Of course, there was one problem—his own safety.

“Let me start with the conclusion. If I meet Mr. Park Dong-jae, I guarantee a 100% escape.”

-100%, you say?

“Yes. It’s possible.”

-May I know how?

“I’ll tell you when we start. There’s no need to say it now.”

Kang-hoo drew a line appropriately.

It’s not that he doesn’t trust Jeon Se-hyuk, but there’s a proper order and phase for conversations in matters like this.

Telling how things will end before even starting is not Kang-hoo’s style.

Especially since he values having control and proceeding at his own pace even more.

-For now, Se-yeong will move, and some colleagues who share my intentions will also take action.

“Are they reliable?”

-They are more trustworthy than me. They all know Dong-jae. They are also dear brothers to him.

“Too many people can be a poison, but a suitable number won’t hurt.”

Kang-hoo nodded.

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Especially if the enemy can take the hostage’s life at any time if things go south.

-If you rescue Dong-jae as promised, I can also give you the ownership of the maze dungeon we went to before.

“That’s a bit unfair.”

-Excuse me?

“The dungeon isn’t accessible alone. Even if I receive its ownership, it’s meaningless unless I form a team.”

He hit the nail on the head.

Of course, Jeon Se-hyuk didn’t have bad intentions when making such an offer.

It just shows how important Park Dong-jae is to him and that he’s prepared to pay the price.

The sentiment was fully understood.

However, pointing out the flaws in his proposal was necessary for clarity.

Understanding his feelings doesn’t mean Kang-hoo would refrain from speaking his mind; indecisiveness is far from his nature.

-There are other dungeons available. I was short-sighted.

“Anyway, it would be better to meet in person. Where will the target location be?”

It’s in Gangwon Province, related to the Osho Mercenary Corps.

“Not the Kashimar Guild?”

There’s a backstory to that.

“Then come up. I’m at Suwon Station. It seems like a suitable place.”

Understood. I’ll contact you as soon as I’m ready to come up.

“Then.”

The call ended.

Since there’s still time left before the assault on the Judges’ Hell, participating in rescuing Park Dong-jae seemed feasible.

Had it been someone else, the plan might have been met with skepticism.

But Park Dong-jae was different.

Investing time was worthwhile, and he could offer gratitude similar to An Yeong-ho’s indebtedness.

Connections aren’t just solidified through simple acts of kindness. Sometimes, it’s necessary to create emotional debts.

This subconscious creation strengthens bonds. Human emotions are indeed tricky.

Assuming good intentions and efforts will be recognized for their sincerity? That’s nonsense only found in novels.

“Jeon Se-hyuk gathering information and making a sloppy plan doesn’t seem likely. Infiltration won’t be an issue.”

In Kang-hoo’s calculations, rescuing Park Dong-jae was not a variable. It was a constant.

Using his teleportation ability, he could safely extricate him.

The problem was himself.

Given that he could only use his teleportation ability once a day, his own escape was crucial.

“Wouldn’t it be better to sell the dungeon to hire mercenaries en masse rather than giving it to Sun-kyu oppa?”

“Are you talking about a fireworks display?”

“Yeah! It seems like it would be cheaper. I’m not looking down on Sun-kyu oppa, but considering the cost aspect.”

“Dong-jae is a hostage. Do you think those dirty bastards from the Osho Mercenary Corps won’t slit his throat if things go south?”

“Umm......”

Kang-hoo nodded his head.

It was not surprising to have traitors rampant in such a scenario.

If it were a closely-knit organization, cooperation from an insider would rather be seen as a trap.

Considering their cohesion, it was certain they’d spill any information, whether they had it or not, tempted by money.

After the final check, Jeon Se-hyuk turned the conversation to Kang-hoo.

The most crucial part of the discussion hadn’t been mentioned yet.

“We need to address the most important puzzle. Of course, I would carefully request an explanation from Mr. Sun-kyu.”

“It seems like we’re fully prepared. There’s a route with poor security, and we have the master key.”

“Right.”

“After rescuing the hostage, the whole team will attract attention from the outside during my escape.”

“That’s correct.”

In essence, as Kang-hoo tries to escape after sending out Park Dong-jae,

Jeon Se-hyuk’s team plans to raid the temporary detention center from the outside, dispersing their forces.

In any case, when the enemy’s forces are divided, the focus on Kang-hoo will inevitably loosen.

“I understand your intentions, but it’s not pleasant being viewed with suspicious eyes.”

Other team members, hit by Kang-hoo’s words, averted their gazes in embarrassment.

He didn’t want to blame their inner thoughts. If they don’t understand, they can’t help but doubt.

They must be curious how a level 100 assassin like himself is confident in ensuring Park Dong-jae’s 100% escape.

No, aside from understanding, they couldn’t even begin to imagine how it would work.

While the assassin profession specializes in infiltration, it struggles with protecting companions.

The method to dispel doubt is straightforward.

Prove it.

Aware of this, Kang-hoo was ready to demonstrate. However, he had something to declare first.

Regardless of their opinions of him, he was determined to surpass their expectations.

“Mr. Se-hyuk, may I borrow your body for a moment?”

“...Yes?”

“Just a touch on the shoulder, once. That’s all I ask for your consent.”

“That’s not difficult for me......”

【Would you like to teleport?】

【The success rate of transporting one person is exactly 100%.】

Before he could finish his sentence, Kang-hoo tapped Jeon Se-hyuk’s shoulder, harnessing the power of his constellation.

The next instant.

“Huh?”

“What, what?”

Jeon Se-hyuk vanished from everyone’s sight, disappearing quietly, without a sound or a gust of wind.

“How, how did that happen? Where did Se-hyuk oppa go? Is it like invisibility?”

“That’s not it.”

Kang-hoo chuckled and shook his head at Ban Se-yeong’s incorrect assumption.

Then, he pointed towards the smartphone Ban Se-yeong was holding.

“Why the smartphone?”

“Try making a video call.”

Following Kang-hoo’s suggestion, Ban Se-yeong immediately made a video call to Jeon Se-hyuk.

Shortly after, Jeon Se-hyuk answered the call, and his surroundings appeared on the screen.

“Oppa? Where are you?”

“It seems like my camera is showing the window of the office we were just in. Isn’t it?”

And everyone could see it.

Jeon Se-hyuk, who had been in the office just moments before, was now on the rooftop of the building across.

At that moment, any doubt about the 100% probability was dispelled.

And.

“This can’t be real.”

Someone whispered.