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Chapter 32
Chapter 32
Chapter 32
Bait Guild (4)
The next day at lunch.
Kim Tae-soo met Kang Hyeon at a cafe near the office.
“Here. I’ve thoroughly investigated the Bait Guild to the best of my ability.”
Kim Tae-soo, with dark circles under his eyes, handed over the materials he had researched all night.
“Thanks.”
As he watched Kang Hyeon reading the documents, Kim Tae-soo continued speaking.
“As I looked into it, I found that the Bait Guild isn’t just a large guild in terms of size.”
“Then?”
Kim Tae-soo wore a serious expression at Kang Hyeon’s question.
“An enormous amount of funds from unknown sources is being poured into the guild. It’s not just a matter of having a lot of money.”
“You mean…”
“It means some large corporation is backing them.”
Kang Hyeon frowned at Kim Tae-soo’s words.
“It doesn’t matter.”
“What?”
“I don’t care who’s pushing or pulling them.”
“…”
“Their location is written here, right?”
“Yeah, that’s right…”
Kang Hyeon, who had been quickly flipping through the documents, looked up. Kim Tae-soo was taken aback by the sudden direct gaze.
“Why are you staring at me like that?”
“Kim Tae-soo.”
“Yeah.”
“Let me ask one more favor.”
“What favor?”
“Just one week. Tell the Dangun Guild to watch over my family for just one week.”
“One week…?”
Kim Tae-soo fell into thought at Kang Hyeon’s incomprehensible words.
“What are you planning to do in a week?”
“I have something in mind. Can you do it?”
“Haah… Wait a moment. Let me call the guild and check.”
Kim Tae-soo went outside the cafe with his smartphone and lit a cigarette.
He was gesturing as he tried to explain something. Watching him, Kang Hyeon felt sorry and grateful.
“Whew…”
“Did it work out?”
A moment later. Kim Tae-soo returned to the cafe with a tired expression.
“Yeah. They said it’s possible. The guild master personally said it okay.”
“Thank you! Kim Tae-soo.”
Kim Tae-soo waved off Kang Hyeon’s thanks.
“It’s fine. More importantly, what are you planning to do?”
“It’s a bit difficult to explain the details. I’ll definitely repay this favor.”
“Don’t worry about it. Just resolve your issue well.”
Kang Hyeon smiled at Kim Tae-soo’s words.
“Then I’ll get going first.”
“You’re leaving already?”
“Yeah. I think I need to move right away.”
“Alright. I’m sure you’ll handle it well, but be careful.”
Kang Hyeon nodded at Kim Tae-soo’s words and walked out of the cafe.
“Hello, Hannam-dong…”
After confirming the location of the Bait Guild’s office once more, Kang Hyeon got on his Bentley 2 and started the engine.
-Vroom
As Kang Hyeon stepped on the accelerator roughly, the Bentley 2 shot forward.
-Ring, ring…
While driving on the road, Kang Hyeon made a phone call.
-Oh! Mr. Kang Hyeon. Have you made your decision?
Finally, the call connected.
A disgusting voice was heard through the smartphone.
“Yeah. I’ve decided.”
-As expected. You’ve made a wise decision…
“I’ve decided to smash your head in.”
-Huh?
“I’ve decided to smash your head in, so just wait. I’ll be there in 30 minutes.”
-Well, you still haven’t come to your senses and…
Before Jeong Eui-hyeon could finish speaking, Kang Hyeon hung up the phone.
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Ippotranslation
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“This worm-like bastard!”
-Bang!
Enraged by the abruptly ended call, Jeong Eui-hyeon slammed his desk.
“Guild Master. What should we do?”
“What do you mean what should we do! Gather all guild members immediately!”
As Jeong Eui-hyeon shouted irritably, the surrounding guild members scattered in a hurry.
“I showed some interest, and this commoner bastard doesn’t know his place and dares to climb up?!”
With his chest heaving from excitement, Jeong Eui-hyeon gulped down cold water.
“How many can gather within 30 minutes?”
“I think we can gather more than 150 people.”
Jeong Eui-hyeon’s anger subsided a little at those words.
“Tell them to be thoroughly prepared because we don’t know what that guy will do.”
“Yes.”
A moment later.
A thunderous sound was heard from outside the building.
“Jeong Eui-hyeon! Come out, you bastard!”
[You are affected by the skill Roar of the Enraged Lion]
[Your morale and stats have decreased]
Jeong Eui-hyeon frowned at the message that appeared before his eyes.
“Barking like a neighborhood dog.”
“Guild Master, what should we do?”
“I don’t know what kind of guts he came with, but we need to teach him a proper lesson this time.”
Jeong Eui-hyeon stood up and left the office.
As he entered the building hall, he saw Kang Hyeon surrounded by guild members.
Fully armed with even a helmet on, he really looked like he was ready to fight.
“Mr. Kang Hyeon.”
“What?”
“Let’s think rationally.”
“Rationally? Haha.”
Kang Hyeon laughed as if in disbelief.
“Then you shouldn’t have acted like that.”
“It’s not too late yet. If it’s about visiting your family, I’ll apologize.”
“…”
“We could be good partners.”
A grotesque smile appeared on Jeong Eui-hyeon’s face as he spoke.
“If you and I join forces, it might even be possible to overthrow Dangun Guild. Do you understand the weight of what I’m saying?”
“No.”
“There are over 200 guild members here right now. But nationwide, there are far more guild members.”
“…”
Despite Kang Hyeon’s indifference, Jeong Eui-hyeon was already absorbed in his own thoughts.
“The only thing I lack is just one thing! It’s the face of the Bait Guild!”
“…”
“One absolute strongman to lead the guild members! If we have that, the Bait Guild will expand beyond Korea to the world and finally…”
“I really can’t listen to this anymore.”
Jeong Eui-hyeon, who had been ranting passionately, stopped as if cold water had been poured on him.
“You really think you can expand to the world with these ragtag troops.”
“…”
“Shut up. Even now, if you bow your head and promise not to touch me, I’ll let it slide quietly.”
“So that’s how it was…”
“…?”
“A lowly commoner like you couldn’t possibly understand my grand ambitions.”
A commoner remark in the 21st century.
Hearing Jeong Eui-hyeon’s words, Kang Hyeon suddenly hit his own head.
“Ow! You idiot! Trying to have a conversation with such a lunatic! Kang Hyeon, wake up!”
“…”
“Ahem… Then I’m going.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Kang Hyeon dashed forward.
“Th-that crazy bastard! Take care of him completely!”
Jeong Eui-hyeon, who didn’t expect him to charge in recklessly despite seeing this many people, shouted in surprise.
“Magic Restraint.”
“Mind Pollution!”
“Thorn Vine.”
Debuff and binding skills flew at Kang Hyeon from all directions.
It was immediately apparent that Kang Hyeon’s movements had slowed down.
“Kraaah!”
[You are affected by the skill Roar of the Enraged Lion]
[Morale and stats have decreased]
However, when he used the strange cry again just now, his movements seemed to return to normal.
-Kaaang!
And Kang Hyeon clashed with the guild members at the front.
“Kuhek!”
“Uwaaaaah!”
The impact sent about ten ability users flying and crashing into the wall.
“What a brute…”
Jeong Eui-hyeon’s expression showed surprise at Kang Hyeon’s strength, which was even greater than expected.
-Chaeng, chaeng!
“Uaaah!”
“Die!”
Kang Hyeon amongst the guild members was like a wolf tearing through a flock of sheep.
Every time Kang Hyeon’s sword swung, the guild members’ armor was torn like paper and blood spurted.
“Damn it… Useless fools! Don’t think about subduing him, just kill him!”
As Jeong Eui-hyeon shouted, the guild members began to activate their attack skills in earnest.
All sorts of magic flew at Kang Hyeon from every direction.
Magic of enormous scale.
There was nowhere to dodge in the magic that poured down like fireworks.
-Kwang! Kwang!
But Kang Hyeon didn’t seem to have any intention of dodging in the first place.
Kang Hyeon, who ran forward, collided with the incoming magic with his whole body.
“Keep going! Keep going! Pour the magic!”
The building shook with the continuous powerful explosions.
“Uwaaaah! Yeah, you bastards! Let’s all die together today!”
It was then. Suddenly, Kang Hyeon shouted and raised both hands.
“Magic Explosion! Magic Explosion! Magic Explosion!”
-Kwang, kwang! Kwang!
The magic spheres that flew from Kang Hyeon’s hands caused tremendous explosions.
The outer walls of the building burst open, and the building shook as if it would collapse.
“Uwaaak!”
“Is this madman trying to bring down the building?!”
The guild members, gripped by fear from the impact, scattered in panic.
“Huk, huk…”
The fight entered a lull momentarily due to the dust from the explosion. After a moment, Kang Hyeon, whose body reduced to rags, emerged from the dust.
“What a monster.”
Kang Hyeon’s body heaved roughly.
It was clear at a glance that he was exhausted. But the guild members, already scared out of their wits, couldn’t approach and just glanced at each other.
“Useless things. Tsk…”
For a moment, regret flashed across Jeong Eui-hyeon’s face.
‘What incredible power… I’d like to trade all these trash here for him, even if it means killing them all.’
But soon he shook his head and resigned himself.
‘No. That guy is an uncontrollable brute. Keeping him alive would only bring trouble.’
Having finished his thoughts, Jeong Eui-hyeon looked to the side.
There stood five men and women who, unlike the other guild members, exuded a dangerous aura at first glance.
“You’ll have to step in.”
At Jeong Eui-hyeon’s words, the man with the largest build nodded.
“Everyone fall back!”
As the big man approaching Kang Hyeon shouted, the guild members hurriedly retreated.
“What are these now?”
“…”
“What is this, some kind of Demon Five Heavenly Kings or something?”
Despite Kang Kyeon’s sarcasm, the five men and women gave no response.
“When someone speaks, shouldn’t you answer? Huh?”
“Die.”
As soon as the man’s words fell, the woman next to him activated a spell.
At the same time, the ground around Kang Hyeon began to freeze.
-Blah blah blah
“What’s this now?!”
Kang Hyeon tried to quickly move his feet to change position, but he couldn’t move as he wanted due to his constantly freezing soles.
“Tail of the Magical Beast.”
Seeing this, another man used his skill.
-Ttuduk, kwang, kwang!
Tentacles. Bizarrely shaped black tentacles burst up through the surrounding ground.
“Shit, how disgusting..!”
Kang Hyeon tried to remove the tentacles clinging to his body. However, it wasn’t easy as the tentacles had a stronger consistency than he thought.
“Swirling Blades!”
Without a moment to breathe, another spell struck.
Dozens of blades that appeared in mid-air flew towards Kang Hyeon at high speed.
-Chaeng, chaeng! Chaeng!
“Uwaaah!”
As the sharp blades collided with Kang Hyeon’s sword and armor, they made noise and sparked.
And the blades that penetrated the already broken armor cut into his skin, drawing blood.
“It’s over.”
Judging that they had sufficiently subdued Kang Hyeon, the big man rushed forward.
“Huk, huk! Your ganging up skills are truly national level, huh?”
“You’ll still be running your mouth even when you’re dead.”
-Chaeng!
“Kugh!”
Kang Hyeon, who barely managed to block the big man’s sword, let out a groan.
“Uwaaah! Magic Explosion!”
“Useless.”
Contrary to his massive build, the man easily avoided the magic sphere thrown by Kang Hyeon.
“Finish him!”
At those words, the man in the back activated the spell he had prepared. Then, a giant spear began to form in mid-air.
-Pusuk! Kwang!
The spear that flew at incredible speed not only pierced through Kang Hyeon but also dug into the ground.
“Cough! Kuuuh…”
With his stomach pierced and fixed to the ground, Kang Hyeon spat out blood.
“I’ve remembered your faces…”
“Leave it. I’ll finish him myself.”
At Jeong Eui-hyeon’s words, the people stepped back.
“Burning Rope”
Jeong Eui-hyeon used magic and threw it at Kang Hyeon.
-Hwaleuleuleuk!
“Kuuuuuh!”
“Die slowly, tasting the pain of burning.”
“Kuaaah!”
The smell of burning flesh filled the air.
Kang Hyeon groaned like that for about a minute, then dropped his head and fell silent.
“Go and check.”
At Jeong Eui-hyeon’s words, one guild member approached Kang Hyeon.
-Gulp
The nervous man swallowed and grabbed Kang Hyeon’s wrist.
There was no pulse.
“He’s dead!”