Chapter 290: Awkward Days (2)

Chapter 290: Awkward Days (2)

Bzzz.

Hmm? Gi-Gyu looked down. He couldnt remember the last time he used or interacted with his phone. He checked the caller ID and saw that it was from another country.

A foreign number?

After a short pause, he answered, Hello?

Just recently, after his wanted status had been dissolved, Gi-Gyu had powered up his phone and started carrying it around again. His cell phone often got destroyed during battles, so he used to keep it in Eden for safekeeping.

-Have you been well?

A smile spread on Gi-Gyus lips. Mr. Tao Chen?

It was Tao Chen.

-Ive arrived safely in China. Not being synced with you sure is inconvenient.

I heard the news. Gi-Gyu had already heard about Tao Chens arrival in China. And I heard someone else is to be the president. Is that true?

-Yes, probably. I dont have the ability to lead a large country like China. For me, staying beside you and continuing to fight would be better.

Gi-Gyu laughed. So you didnt refuse the post because it would put too many limitations on you as a player?

-Hahaha.

Tao Chen laughed before adding,

-Ill be returning to Korea soon. I hope you will call me before your next big battle.

Of course. Gi-Gyu was about to hang up.

Tao Chen added, I have news.

...

-There is a rumor going around about the Korean government. They are pretending to form a good relationship with you for now, but they actually see you as a threat and

I already know.

-Thats what I thought. If you never need to, you are welcome in China.

Thank you, Tao Chen. Gi-Gyu finally hung up. He already knew the Korean government was planning something. After the KPA collapsed and the Caravan and Iron Guilds took their position in spirit only, the Korean Player Maintenance Department finally gained some authority.Rread latest chapters at novelhall.com

They could finally keep the players in check, so they never wanted to give up such a position of power. They were just using Gi-Gyu for now because they needed him. But there was no doubt they would like to take back the power.

Was that Tao Chen? Soo-Jung, who was standing next to Gi-Gyu, asked. She was dressed up today, and she looked very different.

Yup. You heard everything just now, didnt you? asked Gi-Gyu.

Yeah. So what are you going to do?

About what?

Soo-Jung explained calmly, The Korean government still controls the area around your home. If they consider you a threat, things could get very annoying, dont you think?

Im sure Sung-Hoon and Rohan will take care of everything, replied Gi-Gyu.

And if something he didnt approve of did happen

I dont want to think about that just yet. Gi-Gyu was already tired of all the other things he needed to take care of. The whole world was in danger, so he didnt expect the Korean government to do anything silly for a while.

Then lets just go get lunch now, Soo-Jung announced.

Soon, Soo-Jung and Gi-Gyu were out in Gangnam. It had been a long time since they walked the streets together. They strolled near the old KPA headquarters site.

Wait, we have more people coming, Gi-Gyu said to her.

What? Soo-Jung was confused but soon sensed two familiar presences approaching them. She smiled bitterly. Ugh...

Unnie!

Im sorry were late, Master.

Gi-Gyus gate had materialized; Yoo-Bin and El exited it.

Gi-Gyu explained to Soo-Jung, You said we should go out for lunch together, didnt you? So I thought it would be great if we all went together.

Soo-Jung wanted to slap him, but she just shook her head and looked at Yoo-Bin and Els triumphant mien.

All right, lets go Soo-Jung mumbled.

So its called Eden? I heard the KPA is being revamped.

Its stupid. Why are they doing that? So annoying.

Everything seemed so peaceful and quiet, but now, this.

They were talking about the new association Sung-Hoon was building. The high school boys continued to chat.

I wish I was a player too. All I would have to do is kill a few monsters, and I would make tons of money. And people respect you for that. Its an easy life.

Hahaha! You talk like you respect the players!

Well, I do! They make a lot of money, so they deserve to be respected!

Their conversation made Gi-Gyu frown, but he knew this was reality. He didnt blame them for their thoughts. Besides, he currently had more important things to worry about.

Whats wrong? Soo-Jung asked.

I hope everyone is okay, Gi-Gyu wondered.

Who?

Tae-Shik hyung, Suk-Woo, and Gi-Gyu trailed off. He was thinking about his mother and Yoo-Jung. He didnt even know where they were or if they were still alive. He tried to believe they were safe, but he couldnt help worrying about them every moment of the day.

Gi-Gyu was doing everything in his power to locate them but

Its like they have disappeared from this world.

This explained why he couldnt find any physical evidence of their existence.

Just where were they?

His mother and sister should be enjoying their lives just like all the other non-players in the world. But Gi-Gyu feared that his family was somewhere suffering without his knowledge.

He felt frustrated and desperate. He tried to be patient, but these thoughts haunted him.

I thought you were annoyed by something else. Soo-Jung looked at them with her eyes narrowed. You havent made a move, so I havent been doing anything, but it bothers me.

Suddenly, Soo-Jung turned to look at something.

Gi-Gyu agreed. Indeed, he had been too patient.

Hey! Soo-Jung yelled when Gi-Gyu suddenly disappeared. He was so fast that they didnt even notice where he went.

Oppa! Yoo-Bin called out to him too, but it was too late. He was gone.

Oppa? El seemed to be the only one who still hadn't realized what was going on.

Haa Soo-Jung sighed and rubbed her forehead. We should get back now.

She assumed Gi-Gyu would take care of everything. She had been anxious that Gi-Gyu might explode.

Hes like a ticking bomb He should take this opportunity to release some of his stress.

Indeed, Gi-Gyu had been suppressing his anger. If something triggered him, Soo-Jung had no idea how he might release it. For now, he seemed to at least have decent control over himself. So he needed to release some steam at every opportunity he got.

An opportunity like now.

Gi-Gyu suddenly appeared in front of the man who was making another report.

Yes Morningstar is now The man couldnt continue. He trembled, and Gi-Gyu took away his cell phone.

-Why arent you reporting?!

The voice on the other side of the phone yelled.

Gi-Gyu answered the phone, Is this Assistant Secretary Kim Sung-Moo?

It was indeed Kim Sung-Moo.

-...

There was no answer. The call was quickly disconnected, and Gi-Gyu turned the phone into dust.

Fwoosh.

Gi-Gyu turned to the man who was reporting to Kim Sung-Moo. He asked, Where is the man you were talking to?

...!

Please answer. Im not in a good mood right now, Gi-Gyu added under his breath. He feared that he might have let Kim Sung-Moo underestimate him.