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Chapter 304
Chapter 304
Chapter 304
“??”
Choi Yeonseung was puzzled.
-What is this? Do humans always start up conversations with each other like this?
-No. Normally that doesn’t happen.
This was a place where, unless some people knew each other, everybody minded their own business. However, since the other person started talking to him, he had to answer.
However, someone interjected, “We’re just making an assessment. Why do you find it ridiculous?”
“...”
Upon hearing that, Choi Yeonseung instinctively turned his head. It was Han Seha who had spoken those words firmly.
‘Seha...’
“Ah... No. I’m sorry.”
Kim Chandong backed down when the other person responded in such an assertive manner. Many people with a high status had come here, so when he saw the other person speak to him like that, he wondered, ‘Does she have something?’
In addition, Kim Chandong was the one who spoke first...
“I was just trying to help because I thought you misunderstood something. This friend is considered to be the best talent that can be recruited from Hwangryong High School right now.”
Go Cheonsik was truly talented as he had received a D+ rating before even graduating.
Of course, there were some people who had reached C-grade with just their talent, without any practical experience, but those were the cases of geniuses. Moreover, such people usually received training throughout university.
Thus, a D+ rating was rather impressive for a high school student, but…
[Go Cheonsik]
Level: 97
Strength: 194
Agility: 93
Physical Strength: 88 (-5)
Magic Power: 100
Intelligence: 66
C rank skill: Physical Strength Enhancement.
B+ rank skill: Physical Strength Cohesion.
...
Choi Yeonseung could see more information than usual because his constellation powers had evolved.
-He has an arrogant personality. There is a high chance that he will belittle the people around him and cause discord.
-He is currently using medication, which leads to a high probability of a decrease in physical strength.
...
Go Cheonsik’s stats indicated that he would be an ordinary strength-oriented, close-range hunter. However, the extra information was like a bombshell. If he had an arrogant personality and was on drugs, there was a very high possibility that he would get into trouble in the future.
Many hunters would do anything to improve their abilities, like mixing all kinds of illegal substances to create drugs. Taking those drugs didn’t just put a strain on the body. In the worst case scenario…
‘The problem is that he would be easily swayed by the evil god constellations.’
Once he succumbed to temptation, he would only grow weaker and weaker.
Choi Yeonseung planned to contact the Korean government as soon as this meeting was over and tell them to put Go Cheonsik in a rehabilitation facility.
“For your information, this is who I am.”
Kim Chandong handed him his business card to show that he wasn’t some shady individual. Choi Yeonseung nodded when he saw that he belonged to the Golden Blood Fish clan.
“Ah. Are you Jeong Wonuk’s subordinate?”
“You… You know the clan leader?”
“Yeah, I know him.”
Choi Yeonseung lifted his sunglasses and slightly lowered his mask.
Kim Chandong was shocked to see a familiar face.
“Choi... Choi Yeon...”
“Can you be quiet?”
“I-I’m sorry! It’s just that I’ve met such an amazing person without knowing! I’ve heard that you saved my younger brother. I want to thank you again!”
“Your younger brother?”
“Hunter Kim Chanseong...”
“Ah.”
Choi Yeonseing was confused because there were so many people he had saved. Still, the name Kim Chanseong rang a bell. It was the industrial spy who had tried to secretly steal the researchers from an American company under the orders of the Golden Blood Fish clan!
“That spy?”
“P-Please, your voice is a bit...”
“I’m sorry, but you’re the one who spoke loudly first.”
“I’m sorry.”
“So, is the Golden Blood Fish clan looking for new people or what?”
“It’s a bit complicated to explain, but...”
Kim Chandong briefly explained why he was here. At the request of Namhyeong Group, he had come to this high school with an executive called Nam Hakgi.
“Nam Hakgi?”
“He’s an annoying bastard. He always glares at me with jealous eyes.”
Han Seha naturally knew who Nam Hakgi was. How could she not? When the families of large groups occasionally met with each other, he would give her a look that said, “You’ll see. I’ll surpass you one day.”
Nam Hakgi knew very well that Han Seha would kick his ass if he said something like that out loud, so he always declared war with just his gaze.
“...He’s quite capable,” explained Lee Changsik. He looked at him more objectively than Han Seha. Nam Hakgi was capable thanks to having learnt from various places, and he was also young and motivated.
Those days, it was getting increasingly more important for companies to secure hunters, which meant it was essential for a direct executive of the chairman, such as Nam Hakgi, to come and find talents.
“It’s all just an act. What do you know? He’s not even a hunter!”
“Indeed. Compared to you, he is like a firefly in front of a full moon.”
Han Seha was very satisfied with Choi Yeonseung’s words and quickly nodded.
After appeasing Han Seha, Choi Yeonseung spoke to Kim Chandong, “Since you’re Jeong Wonuk’s subordinate, I will give you one piece of advice. Don’t pick Go Cheonsik.”
“Huh...?”
“If you don’t believe me, it is what it is. We’ll just be on our way then.”
Choi Yeonseung and his group left after throwing this bombshell.
Kim Chandong was completely bewildered.
No...
‘You have to tell me the reason...!’
***
Nam Hakgi returned and immediately said, “I’ll pick Go Cheonsik. I asked around and everybody recommended him.”
“...”
Kim Chandong had wondered where Nam Hakgi had gone. It seemed like he had checked the other hunters in the meantime.
Kim Chandong’s pride was slightly hurt, but he endured it. Normally, he would’ve lost his temper, but… The price promised by the other party was so generous that he put up with it.
‘As expected, money is the best.’
“Who did you ask?”
“I can’t tell you that. Just keep in mind that they are professionals from the best clans.”
‘Did he recruit scouts from the other top three clans? What a disgusting bastard.’
No matter how much money he had, it was hard to believe he mobilized all the scouts of the three major clans of South Korea to come and assess the hunters.
Wasn’t this too much?
Kim Chandong was troubled, hesitating a bit before finally saying what he had in mind, “By the way, I... I’m a bit worried about Go Cheonsik.”
“??”
Nam Hakgi stared at Kim Chandong. A few minutes prior, he had said that Go Cheonsik was an excellent pick. Now, Nam Hakgi looked at him incredulously, not understanding the change of heart.
“My experience as a hunter tells me that even if he’s currently doing well, a rotten guy with a bad personality will cause a lot of trouble,” continued Kim Chandong.
‘Damn. What am I doing?’
Kim Chandong slightly regretted what he just said. If Choi Yeonseung had urged him not to pick Go Cheonsik because he wanted him for himself, he would become the biggest clown in the industry.
-Kim Chandong of the Golden Blood Fish clan rejected Go Cheonsik?
-Is he crazy or jealous?
-Wow. I can’t believe that a scout would criticize a hunter like that. It’s honestly amazing. If he doesn’t want Go Cheonsik, who on earth will he pick?
...However, Kim Chandong trusted Choi Yeonseung. Based on what he had heard from his younger brother, Choi Yeonseung wasn’t a sly individual.
He had to have said it for a reason!
“Hunter Kim Chandong, I’m a bit disappointed. Shouldn’t there be a basis for such an opinion?”
“I saw him talking to his colleagues earlier and got a feeling...”
Nam Hakgi sneered, as if saying, “I don’t believe you.”
‘Ugh. Damn. I shouldn’t have said it.’
Kim Chandong regretted his decision.
“In any case, I’ll still nominate Go Cheonsik, but I’ll keep in mind what you’ve just told me.”
“Yes...”
***
Wi Seongu, a prospective hunter of Hwangryong High School, was very worried. Some scouts he had never seen before were watching him and whispering behind him!
‘Aghh, I hate this!’
The star students that were here were used to it, but Wi Seongu was new to this experience. If Go Cheonsik was currently the most sought after hunter, then Wi Seongu was the exact opposite.
He was an obscure hunter that no one cared about!
These hunters who went to university to hone their abilities would later either risk their lives in real battle or give up on being hunters and find another profession.
The second case was the most common. In the past, a lot of hunters had risked their lives to become stronger. However, in those days, it was widely regarded as stupid.
“That... perhaps you can sit here and watch...”
“Ah. Thank you.”
Four people took a seat at Wi Seongu’s words. He then asked them with a very burdened expression, “If there is a specific hunter you’re interested in, shall I call them over?”
“No need. We’re here to see you.”
Wi Seongu was very surprised by Lee Changsik’s words.
“For me?!”
“Yes.”
“A-are you not mistaken...?”
Wi Seongu had a reason for doubting him.
-Seongu. Um... Why don’t you try and find something else to do?
-You’re a damage dealer, but you have the worst results in the strength test. Your magic power isn’t much better either. If you do this, you can attack from a distance...
Wi Seongu was training as a close-range damage dealer, but the evaluators had told him that his offensive power was too weak. Now some scouts he didn’t know were staring at him, so he couldn’t help feeling dispirited.
‘...Gasp. Are they Chinese scouts?’
Wi Seongu remembered what he had learned in school.
-Now, the most important thing to watch out for while training here is outsiders. Be especially wary of Chinese scouts. First of all, there are many cases where they tempt people with sweet words and then throw them away.
-Yes!
If they showed interest in him, then were they really...
As Wi Seongu was fretting about it, Choi Yeonseung spoke to him instead of Lee Changsik, “Do you want to enter dungeons?”
“!!”
It was such a suspicious question! Could it be that they really were Chinese scouts?
“I... I do, but not with you!”
“?”
Choi Yeonseung was a bit embarrassed. Did Wi Seongu know who he was?
“Do you know who I am?”
“Aren’t you a scout from China?”
“...”
“...”
Lee Changsik removed his sunglasses and mask, causing Wi Seongu to literally collapse to the ground.
“...Did he faint?”
“Possibly…”
[Wi Seongu]
Level: 85
Strength: 81
Agility: 82
Physical Strength: 225
Magic Power: 91
Intelligence: 90
D+ rank skill: Steel Skin.
C rank skill: Thorn Fist.
...
-He is the type to challenge himself without complaining about any trials in order to be strong.
-As a hunter, he has doubts about prioritizing competitions instead of killing monsters.
-He is very skeptical about his own abilities. He is thinking about retiring.
‘He’s a natural tanker.’
It was understandable why he had been deemed a poor damage dealer. All his other stats were a bit weak, and he had no supporting skills…
However, all those things would be irrelevant if he just switched to being a tanker. If his physical strength stat was over two hundred when he was only level eighty-five, it meant he was a natural tanker.
Choi Yeonseung wasn’t necessarily impressed with his stats, but he was delighted with his personality. It seemed that he would get along with Wi Seongu much better than with arrogant hunters with great skills. He was also pleased with his answer when he had asked him whether he wanted to enter dungeons.
Lee Changsik muttered, “I think he’s just average...”
“That’s how I see him as well.” Choi Yeonseung continued to explain, “He just needs to develop his abilities. He’s fit and has a good character, so I’m quite satisfied with him.”
Lee Changsik wasn’t completely convinced but he decided to trust Choi Yeonseung’s intuition. The constellations that had appeared after the gates had opened always displayed abilities beyond comprehension.
If Choi Yeonseung deemed this prospective hunter worthy, it was clear that he had potential.
Choi Yeonseung had to have a way to get that potential to blossom.
“How are you going to make him stronger?”
“Ah. There are many dungeons in the United Kingdom, so I’m thinking of making an expedition with the orcs.”
“...”
Lee Changsik, who was walking in front of Choi Yeonseung, couldn’t believe his ears.