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Chapter 197
Chapter 197
Chapter 197
“So where’s the president?”
Choi Yeonseung’s question caused the hunters to regain focus. Come to think of it, the most important thing at the moment was the president’s life.
“Here he is!”
“......”
Choi Yeonseung was taken aback when he saw the president lying by himself in the corridor.
“Has no one taken care of you?”
Marcaidel returned the president in accordance with the deal made with Choi Yeonseung. Choi Yeonseung naturally assumed that the hunters were taking care of the president, so he was shocked by the state the French president was in.
‘We’re not going to be prosecuted by the French government, are we?’
Of course, the French government wasn’t crazy enough to take legal action against the hunters who entered the palace and saved the president when everyone else was fleeing. If they did that, they would be called the China of Europe, not France. However, it was a bit embarrassing to have the president of a country tossed like a corpse into the hallway.
“That... We hadn’t cleared the dungeon yet. Our lives were more important.”
“Hunter Choi Yeonseung was taken away so we couldn’t move with such an old man.”
To be honest, Choi Yeonseung was impressed. It was quite unusual for hunters from all over the world to come together like this.
“But we have to take care of him... Bring him here. Let’s get the healers together.”
Among the B-grade hunters, those who were healers had the ability to revive the dead.
“He fainted but he’s fine. His pulse is a bit weak though...”
“I’ll cast some recovery magic just in case.”
Seeing that he was recovering smoothly, Choi Yeonseung nodded and said, “I’m glad.”
“Yes, the French people might have some complaints about us, but what can we do?”
“Honestly, we’ve saved quite a few Parisians, so they shouldn’t be dissatisfied.”
“...?”
Choi Yeonseung was confused as he listened to the hunters. “What are you talking about?”
“Ah. You don’t know? People curse this guy quite a lot.”
The current president of France, Georges Montand, was a man with many enemies. Of course, every politician was hated by some people, but this president in particular was on a whole new level. It was to the extent that even hunters from other countries knew about it.
-I express my regret for the citizens who have been harmed by monsters. Now that this has happened, wouldn’t it be nice to think of it as camping?
-I don’t understand why young people find it difficult to get a job. Aren’t jobs available all over?
-I’m happy to take this commemorative photo with the prime minister of Japan. I’ve been to Beijing, Japan before. It used to be a filthy place, but now it’s a bit different, isn’t it?
...And so on. He was famous for making absurd, controversial remarks.
“How did such a person become president?”
“Aren’t the French a bit crazy from the get-go?”
“...In any case, we can’t let him die, so take good care of him. Who would like to volunteer?” Choi Yeonseung spoke to the hunters who were checking the president’s condition.
“Uhhhhh...”
At the same time that a hunter raised his hand, Georges—who had been unconscious—came to his senses and groaned while also raising his hand.
“......?”
“Can I put it down?”
“Uh. You can put it down.”
Along with the hunter, Georges also lowered his hand.
“......”
Choi Yeonseung’s face turned slightly pale. The other hunters had no idea what happened but...
‘No... Wait.’
Marcaidel had corrupted not only Illaphael, but also the president...?
-That is plausible. It would be strange if that isn’t the case.
-There is no way they would kidnap the president and leave him alone.
The reason why Marcaidel sent the president back under the terms of the deal with Choi Yeonseung was that he was confident that the president could become his puppet again at any time.
‘Isn’t this an international issue?’
The headlines of articles passed through Choi Yeonseung’s mind in an instant.
[Korea’s A-grade hunter used mental black magic against the French president... Will this develop into an international issue?]
[The French netizens say it’s better this way since he was a crazy person anyway...]
-Just don’t get caught? It’s a power that’s hard to notice.
-That’s good advice.
Choi Yeonseung decided to take the goddess’ advice. He would pretend not to know!
***
[Hunters from abroad saved Paris!]
[The exposed faces of the embarrassed French hunters... None of them were at the scene.]
[Miraculously, there were no deaths. How is it possible?]
[(Expert Analysis) It is extremely rare to successfully rescue civilians in a monster situation...]
[The citizens’ exposed faces. They should reflect on themselves.]
As the hunters took a break after the fierce battle, the latecomers started to clean up the mess. It was actually not that difficult. The monsters in Paris had already been wiped out.As the damage was being repaired, the French press was wildly posting articles.
-We have to sue the bastards that committed acts of violence! We can’t let them do whatever they want with our country!
-Are you crazy? If you don’t want to get shot, then go back quickly.
-Do you think I’m joking? Get your boss!
Among the people, there were some that came out to protest that they had been beaten by the hunters led by Choi Yeonseung.
-What is that person doing?
-He said he was forced inside while he was trying to watch the monsters being killed.
-What? How can he be this shameless?
The problem was that there were other people waiting in line around him. They were waiting in line to report to the government the damage to their building or property. And now, some crazy guy was saying, “I was hit while trying to watch the monsters being killed! We need to hold the hunters accountable!” It was ridiculous.
-Are you even human?! You are such a shameless person!
-We almost died because of people like you! They should’ve just let you die!
-Hunters don’t save people because of the likes of you!
As the group furiously surrounded the man and tried to grab him, the official behind the counter shouted in dismay.
-Everyone! You can’t do this! You can’t do this!
-Actions are better than words! Come quickly and stop them yourself!
-No, this is a bit... I don’t think this is what I’m supposed to do, but...
-You bastard! Taking my taxes baaaack!
This happened once or twice everywhere. It was why the media wouldn’t stop writing articles claiming that the citizens should reflect on themselves. It was too shameful!In fact, it wasn’t just those in Paris that went out to watch monsters being killed. However, it was usually those who did it more conspicuously that were cursed at. People from other countries cursed them vehemently.
-Everyone, there is a misunderstanding. Those people are immigrants from abroad, not Parisians.
-As expected, you are a brazen Parisian.
-There isn’t any moral sense at all.
-There is a reason why hunters don’t save people. They receive treatment like this after saving people.
-Still, since they are hunters, shouldn’t they save people’s lives?
-Can you say such a thing when seeing that shameless guy up there?
-Is Hunter Choi Yeonseung French by any chance? Or are his parents French? Why is he so pretty?
-I heard that his maternal grandfather is French.
-Ah. As expected...
-What are you so proud about? He has nothing to do with France.
-It just seems that he tends to prioritize the rescuing of civilians. Last time when there was an accident at the stadium, he was the one who evacuated the civilians.
-I don’t think he is the kind of hunter that gets to enjoy old age. He won’t live long if he does something just because eyes are on him.
-Take care of your own lives, you worthless bastards.
-Seeing you insult others for not being good enough… If you’re a hunter, you must be a second-rate one.
The moment a hunter gossiped about Choi Yeonseung, fierce threats flew in. No matter what the jealous hunters said about Choi Yeonseung, most people had witnessed it themselves or watched videos of what happened. The number of hunters had increased but they were all focused on taking care of their own interests. Therefore, hunters like Choi Yeonseung were a fresh shock.
A hunter that everyone had been thinking about but had never seen before!
***
‘Isn’t my power of existence growing faster than I thought?’
Choi Yeonseung was puzzled. Of course, it was natural for his power of existence to increase after killing the opponent’s household member and taking away his power. Even so, this was too fast.
-Aren’t the citizens of this city sending you their faith?
-People aren’t stupid. They won’t send me their faith just because of one or two rescue operations.
There was still a fierce battle occuring on the British side between the two constellations and their household members, but according to the news he received, the angel constellation had a considerable advantage. A household member like Marcaidel was lost. Regardless of the collector constellation’s strength, there was no way he would be undamaged. As a result, the number of monsters swarming France had decreased even more.
“Hunter Choi Yeonseung. Are you going to do a raid?”
“No. Aren’t you tired yet?”
“If you go, then we should go together. Simple as that.”
The hunters that were taking a break were happy to see Choi Yeonseung. Originally, it was the norm to rest after successfully completing a raid like this. However, the hunters were ready to go to any dungeon together as long as they had Choi Yeonseung.
“Hunter Choi Yeonseung. Are you going to train? Then...”
“Hunter Choi Yeonseung, Hunter Choi Yeonseung...”
Every hunter he met talked to him.
Richard Parker couldn’t understand it and asked, “Why do they keep talking like that when it doesn't do them any good?”
“A strong hunter is bound to be popular.”
Lane of the Schreiber clan was next to him. He replied while sipping on his glass, “Even those with awful personalities who only care about themselves are popular just because they are A-grade hunters. So why not Choi Yeonseung?”
“......”
Richard Parker stared at Lane. Lane was also a hunter who was pretty famous for his vile character.
“What? Why are you looking at me?”
“If I remember correctly, the incidents you’ve caused...”
Richard folded his fingers as he checked off incidents one by one. Fights with fellow hunters, magically lifting a car and leaving it upside down on the side of the road because it was in front of him… the list went on and on.
Of course, all B-grade hunters would cause some trouble here and there, but Lane was something else in that regard.
“Did I say that I didn’t cause accidents? I said that Choi Yeonseung has a good personality, right? Are you a member of the Parker family? You are mistaken if you think I will treat you better just because you are from that family. I don’t have any misgivings about them at all.”
At Lane’s words, Richard looked slightly pleased. It was an expression that quickly disappeared, but Lane picked up on it. ‘Is he a pervert?’
Lane took a step back with a disgusted expression.
“What is it?”
“N... No. It’s fine. I’ll be on my way.”
“Don’t do that and let’s talk some more. We are from the same country... We also did a raid together.”
Richard remembered the advice of Choi Yeonseung. To be honest, it was a bit humiliating to be asked if he had any friends in the Icarus clan.
“Find someone else.”
“What’s wrong with you? What did I do wrong?
“Uhuh. Can you let go? Do you want me to call for help?”
Choi Yeonseung saw the two of them arguing as he was passing and got curious.
‘Are the two of them close?’
“Hunter Choi Yeonseung. If you don’t mind, would you like to play 6:6?”
“It’s not difficult.”
Choi Yeonseung was about to respond to a hunter’s invitation for the first time. However, another hunter hurriedly stopped him.
“Are you crazy?! Absolutely not.”
“Why are you reacting like this?”
“No way! Take that back, Hunter Choi Yeonseung! I’m sorry. This bastard didn’t even know that we already had the maximum number of players...”
Choi Yeonseung was slightly disappointed when he saw the hunters quickly backing away from him.
‘Did they just reject me on purpose?’
[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ says you should’ve held back a bit in the practice match.]
‘Didn’t I do it with moderation?’
[?]
In the meantime, a person from the French government came to visit. It was to inform them of the schedule of the decoration ceremony.