#145. I’ll do it too.
Hunter Association Headquarters.
A chilly air flowed inside the conference room.
– Bang!
Pay attention to the sound of the desk being crushed.
“Does this make sense?”
There was anger in the man’s eyes, who struck the desk with his fist.
“Really.”
“No. The branch of the association in Seoul, not anywhere else, was slaughtered, did you say that you should calm down after seeing it? President of the Association?”
“Everyone here must be as miserable as you, so calm down and do that.”
Surely his face seemed to have met somewhere, but he couldn’t remember his name properly.
However, it was clear that he was also summoned here to be an S-class.
Sihwa, who was sitting next to me with her arms crossed, was silently watching the situation.
“Then let’s start the emergency meeting right away.”
When the president of the association gave a signal to the man in a suit standing next to him, he coughed and showed the screen on the big screen.
“Then yesterday. Let’s start with a briefing on the terrorist incident on September 8th in the Western Branch of the Hunter Association.”
The morning after the incident occurred.
I and Sihwa and all the S-class hunters were told to gather at the headquarters until morning.
It was natural.
It was a branch in Seoul, not anywhere else.
The fact that they publicly succeeded in terrorism in this place where there are many S-class hunters became a big issue in itself.
[Hunter Association’s inadequate response. Citizens fall into unrest.]
[Destruction of the Western Branch of the Hunter Association. A shocking tragedy.]
[Religion hidden behind a veil. Let’s learn about Sulwhagyo.]
In the morning, the news was absurd.
“Then, first of all, it is the current state of damage in the western branch.”
Many A-class B-class hunters who were guarding the branch were seriously injured.
Many people were rushed to the hospital, and the Western branch seemed to have a hard time filling the vacancy of the rapidly growing staff.
A shadow that was difficult to hide was cast on the faces of the hunters who were watching the statistical data.
Because the personnel guarding it were never weak.
The fact that A-class hunters had that level of herpes and suffered this amount of damage was because it was proof that the Sulwhasoos’ attacks were that fierce.
After explaining even the damaged facilities, the presentation of Sulwhagyo continued in earnest.
“It is presumed that yesterday’s attack was carried out by the Sulwhasoo. Some of you probably know, but let me explain it again…”
Some things I knew about Sulwhagyo, some I didn’t know.
It is true that I have been involved in the case of Sulwhagyo several times in my past life, but this is the first time I have delved into their origins so deeply.
The head of Sulwhagyo.
He was reigning as a ‘god’ inside, just like any other pseudo-religion.
The ability to artificially impart magical power to a person without magical power.
I thought that it was safe to be called a god by those who were desperately incapacitated because of his ability to reject the kindness he was born with.
However.
The magic of others. In other words, the method of exploiting magical powers by taking the lives of other hunters was a decisive factor that made them impossible to float on the surface forever.
So it must have taken a long time for them to only be active in the shadows for a long time and to appear publicly in the world…
“Let’s take a look at the data screen together.”
Sulwhagyo pattern clearly engraved in the front yard of the Western Branch.
They were virtually declaring war on the entire Hunter world right now.
The message [We can turn you into a wasteland at any time] Was contained in that picture.
“I’d like to see the outline of this and see the data of the guys who directly attacked me.”
When the president of the Association, with a frown on his forehead, swallowed his anger and gave orders in a low voice, the screen flipped.
“It was caught on camera yesterday.”
…What is it? To me
I couldn’t check it properly because the quality of the live broadcast yesterday was not so good, but the appearance of the guys caught by the association’s camera…
“So, are you saying that he is a human now?”
A hunter asked as if he did not understand.
“For now, we estimate that.”
It was rare for a discussion to begin with whether it was a person or not.
There are usually two types of problems.
Because they were unreasonable monsters who escaped from the dungeon or bad-quality humans who abused the Hunter’s power.
But that’s…
The facial features of the poem also clearly showed the discomfort.
What you see inside the close-up photo is a human that looks like it’s wearing a monster’s skin.
“Isn’t that a humanoid monster?”
As another hunter pointed it out, the host shook his head while fixing his glasses.
“From the statements of the hunters in the field, it seems that they are human…”
“Huh.”
I heard a click of the tongue as if it were choking, but I didn’t think it was rude.
Because I had the same idea.
“So, President of the Association. I think it would be better to discuss the countermeasures as you slowly summoned us, but…”
Time was like gold to those who were together.
It was true that this much manpower sitting still was a huge loss.
“I hope that a large number of special S-class hunters will participate in this event.”
The president of the association rose from his seat and moved to the front of the screen.
“Of course, I understand that everyone is busy, but the fundamental reason for the existence of the association is the safety of the citizens.”
“It is true that the public has already been severely criticized for one mistake.”
“I want to form an organization that will remove Sulwhagyo from its roots as soon as possible.”
The president of the association quickly turned his head and looked inside the venue.
“For now, hunters who are willing to participate voluntarily would be grateful if you could tell them now.”
Everyone is looking at each other.
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No one broke the silence, but my ex-wife next to me.It was a poem.
“I will.”
“Thank you. Yu Shihwa Hunter.”
Si-hwa Yoo, the youngest S-class to be promoted at a high speed since the Busan incident.
A chaotic air flowed through the hall at her declaration of participation.
Some looked at her with interest, while others looked at her with interest as if she was a young girl who was blinded by her achievements.
Certainly, I also expected that there would be something related to my existence behind this case, so I was going to apply for it again…
“And Hunter Choi In-wook will join us.”
…I glanced at Sihwa, feeling like it was the french fries that came with the hamburger set.
“Hunter Choi Inwook. Are you going to participate too?”
When the president of the association looked at me with a happy gaze, I expressed my positive intention with a shaky face.
“Oh. Yes. We will do it together.”
“Young friends like this are also supporting me, but I wish the seniors who will lead me in the front also support me…”
I didn’t like using us as an excuse to induce support, but it certainly seemed to work.
“I will.”
Taehyuk Nam, who had subjugated Diaronia with us, raised his hand.
If that was the case, it certainly seemed like it could be a strong support group.
After that, some S-class hunters willingly expressed their intention to participate, and the personnel who would be the primary structure of the organization were established.
“Then. From tomorrow onwards, I will take measures so that the Sulwhasoo dedicated team can work normally. Let’s just disband today.”
At the words of the president of the association, those who had gathered left the chairman, and Sihwa and I were included in the ranks.
“I was going to do it even if you didn’t say it.”
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Nagging was necessary for Sihwa, who even included my name on the list at will.“Then, isn’t it good that I relieved you?”
“From now on, just let me do it.”
“Yes~ Yes~”
Even if Sihwa tried to say something seriously, if there was nothing wrong with her thoughts, she did not pretend to listen.
“By the way, this is a variable.”
As soon as she reached her hallway where there was no one else in her, I wanted to start telling her about her storytelling in earnest.
“Okay. What. After all, I didn’t like it from the time of the attack.”
It was true.
Because we’ve already encountered Sulwhagyo several times.
Even at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, I actually met the headmaster, so we were already quite emotionally involved.
“But, as you can see, the data is there.”
“Yes.”
“If only the Sulwhasoo really learned to use the power of monsters somehow.”
“Uh.”
“Can the headteacher also use it?”
…I was at a loss for words at Sihwa’s point, as I was contemplating on how to solve the current situation.
Is that so?
If that man, who already thought he was a threat just by his existence, was able to wield the power of a monster and even grant it to others…
I had goosebumps all over my body.
“…The situation may be worse than we think.”
What awaited us in the future changed by me was a darkness deeper than we thought.