Hidden Skill (4)
What Dongjae Park took out was a magic stone.
While Ganghu did not change his expression, Jeon Se-hyeok stabbed Park Dong-jae in the back.
“hey! It’s just magic stone. What’s so great about it that you wait and come wrapped in a cloth?”
“It must have meaning.”
Contrary to Jeon Se-hyeok’s thoughts, Kang-hu did not underestimate Park Dong-jae’s Maseok.
If Park Dong-jae’s personality is polite, he’s got it, because he’s not the type to joke around rudely.
Then Park Dong-jae welcomed Kang-hu’s words.
“that’s right! This guy is the first magic stone I got in the dungeon. Things have worked out really well since I’ve been carrying this guy around.”
“Is it like an amulet?”
“Yes, it is. He passed the risk of dying five times, and ate two buff skill books that he needed. Isn’t this a good luck charm?”
“It looks like you didn’t take this magic stone with you when you were kidnapped by the Kashmar Guild.”
“Exactly… … .”
Kang Hu laughed.
I think it’s the right time to laugh, but I laughed. It seems that you really seriously think of it as a talisman.
it could be.
Jinx doesn’t happen for nothing. The reason why there is such a routine is similar.
Whatever the reason, it seemed unmistakable that it was a precious magic stone to Park Dong-jae.
so.
Paradoxically, I didn’t want to receive it.
“All right. I will only take your heart.”
“yes? Maybe it’s because it’s such a poor response? This is what I give you first.”
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“It’s not like that.”
“As soon as I earn money, I will continue to thank Seon-gyu. Don’t be upset.”
“No, it is not a matter of amount. It’s because it’s a burden to receive it. That’s why it happened.”
“ah… … .”
“If you want to reply, let’s volunteer for free when we go to the dungeon together later. How is it?”
made a counter-offer.
If you can use a buffer like Park Dong-jae for free and eat it, there is nothing better than that.
Of course, if that happens, I plan to take a fairly tight dungeon. Because that’s how you pull out the mulberry.
“Sure! No, a free lifetime pass is also available! Seriously!”
“For life.”
“I say this from the bottom of my heart. There is a saying that if you want to be the most blessed, be the most grateful.”
“Calvin Coolidge.”
“oh! How did you know?”
“It’s a saying I like quite a bit.”
“Gratitude is the most beautiful expression of politeness!”
“Jacques Maritain.”
“wow! Do you have a good knowledge of sayings?”
“I answered both.”
“Anyway, this son of Dongjae… … . I’m sorry, Mr. Seongyu. This guy likes conversations like this.”
“no. It’s nice to be able to use my niche knowledge as well.”
Kang Hu shook his head.
Park Dong-jae’s character seemed certain. In fact, he is also a character who likes to read very much.
The reason why Park Dong-jae was able to grow into the best buffer was because he had read numerous papers by hunters.
Things that could not be directly experimented or challenged were used as research materials along with indirect experiences through the thesis.
“Anyway, please call me. No matter what happens, we will prioritize Seon-gyu’s request.”
“Then I will make good use of the chance. Take the magic stone back. Bring it when you go to the dungeon with me.”
“ah! All right. ha ha ha!”
It was good to see Park Dong-jae full of positive energy.
Perhaps because he is such a character, he fits well with colleagues like Jeon Se-hyuk, who has a serious side, and Ban Se-young, who doesn’t know where to go.
Compared to Kang-hu himself, he has a personality on the opposite end, but that’s why he had a more interesting side.
* * *
The drinking party was ripe.
The advantage of Seoul is that you can drink alcohol anytime, anywhere, except for the fact that it is an old-fashioned place.
Even if you stagger down the dark road, there is no problem at all.
I got quite a bit of information from my conversations with the two.
First of all, I learned that Park Dong-jae hates Eclipse as much as Jeon Se-hyeok.
Two friends of 10 years were kidnapped by Eclipse and said that their fate was unknown. still looking.
So, Park Dong-jae went through a long design process and said that he had created an insider in Eclipse.
It was thanks to an insider that Jeon Se-hyeok was able to find out that Cha So-hee was killed by Kang-hoo.
Park Dong-jae called the entire insider line he created a ‘black network’.
He also said that the sphere of influence of the black network includes all of the guilds and warlords in Korea.
The information network was much wider than Ganghu thought.
In this part, unlike what is shown on the outside, it was quite meticulous and meticulous.
Although Park Dong-jae knows the information of all insiders connected to the black network.
The insiders also said they didn’t know each other. It is said that he never gave even the slightest clue.
‘I’ll have to hold on tight.’
The expected value of Park Dong-jae, who was highly valued just for being a talented buffer, soars.
Of course, Park Dong-jae doesn’t know how great he is, but it was clear to Kang-hu.
The Black Network seemed to have a lot to help with.
He said that the reason why Park Dong-jae has no money right now is because a lot of money goes into maintaining the network.
It will have no choice but to be.
If the safety of the insiders is considered as the top priority, more support for activities will be needed.
The number of drinking glasses tilted to each other increased more and more, but no one was strangely drunk.
In the middle, Jeon Sae-hyeok leaves to make a call that requires security.
Kang Hu and Park Dong-jae, the two of them remained. Park Dong-jae changed the topic after filling Ganghu’s glass with alcohol.
“I heard from Seyoung and Sehyuk hyung. I heard that you overwhelmingly broke the highest record in the maze dungeon.”
“It was.”
“In addition, I heard that you almost overwhelmed him in a one-man show in an internal attack.”
“It was over quickly.”
“Sehyuk hyung and Seyoung are surprisingly picky when it comes to praising outsiders. To be precise, it is very cold.”
“okay.”
“But when the two of them talk about Seon-gyu, there is nothing but praise. No, there is nothing wrong with it.”
“For the first time in clearing the maze dungeon, the three of us got along well, so it ended easier than I thought.”
“So. Even in breathing, if you really don’t match, no matter how many times you go together, you get twisted again and again.”
“It was pretty fun.”
“Because they said he had better grades with Seon-gyu than me… … .”
“wound?”
“no. I thought that I would like to properly fight and attack with such a person in a dungeon!”
It was Park Dong-jae’s words.
I like challenges and adventures.
Although that was the root of the problem, and he went to Ground Zero and was kidnapped.
Perhaps Park Dong-jae would also enjoy a dungeon in the form of a trial that tests the limits rather than an ordinary strategy.
“This dungeon was handed over to Sehyuk-nim. I’m going to attack sooner or later, so let’s match our hands and feet at that time.”
“great. As I said before, it’s free! Shall we shake hands?”
“suddenly?”
“Hold your hand tightly beforehand and try to guess if it fits! I’ll try to match my feet later.”
“Now, are you kidding?”
“… … Aren’t you having fun?”
After all, the character was definitely Park Dong-jae.
* * *
The drinking party with the two was arranged early in the morning, and Kanghu slept soundly until that evening.
There was no schedule after that, so there was nothing to worry about, and it was because I wanted to rest well because it was a long time since I drank too much.
While I was sleeping, I received a light morning greeting from Jin Hyo-yeong, but it was automatically chewed because I was sleeping.
Since Ganghu was in no hurry, I thought to test my patience at this point.
when the evening passes into the night.
Ganghu, who made an appointment with Lee Ye-rin, went down that road to Daejeon Station and met her.
It was to take care of Yoon Sang-mi’s condition and also to talk about the direction of future commissions with Lee Ye-rin.
As soon as he got off at Daejeon Station, Kang-hu called Yoon Sang-mi.
She called earlier than expected.
– Yes, brother.
“To ask how your body is.”
– Me? great. But am I attacking now? we’ll call you later then!
“… … .”
The call was disconnected without a reply.
It was Kang-hoo who hung up the phone first every time, but today it feels like the positions have been reversed.
Anyway, my mind seemed to be in good condition enough to go into the dungeon raid, so my heart was relieved.
Because it was Yoon Sang-mi, who suffered from trouble with the fixer because of her work, I had no choice but to feel sorry for her.
at that time.
“What are you doing standing in a daze in front of the station? I called from behind, but he didn’t answer.”
Someone tapped Kang-hu on the shoulder from behind. It was Yerin Lee.
Originally, we were supposed to meet outside of Daejeon Station, but it seems that she was also coming out of the station.
“Oh, the call just ended.”
Kang Hu’s eyes lit up as he answered. It was because Lee Ye-rin’s constellation had increased by two.
‘It’s when it’s not strange even if rapid growth starts.’
Considering Lee Ye-rin’s position in the future, the steeply rising growth curve was not strange.
Probably around this time.
It was at this point that we started aggressively merging and taking over small mercenary groups and buying their dungeons.
Although Lee Ye-rin’s mercenary group ‘Cheongan’ is not large, her connections are wider than expected.
So, there was no problem in financing the acquisition because the money that had been steadily earned, that is, the capital, was sufficient.
“Shall we move for a moment? Today’s topic is a bit heavy. We also need some security.”
“Where shall we go?”
“Go to our mercenary building. It is also safe because there are sufficient security facilities.”
“I see.”
It was her first mercenary building.
Until now, I usually see it near the permanent information booth of the Cheongan Mercenary Corps in front of Daejeon Station.
Or because we used to meet in other areas besides Daejeon Station. Today’s request was a bit deeper than that.
* * *
Cheongan Building is located about 1km west of Daejeon Station.
The conversation continued after entering the perfectly soundproofed room inside the Cheongan Building.
It was Lee Ye-rin who spoke first.
“These days, the mercenary market is unusual. As the demand for mercenaries soars, the supply shortage is intensifying.”
“It’s a good story for me as a client.”
“That’s right. Not to mention the unit price of the request, because the success and life allowances skyrocketed.”
“There must be a reason for the surge in demand, right?”
I already know, but Kang-hoo asked, thinking of checking it out.
The reason is obvious.
Because of the war between pharmaceutical companies, the ‘white war’. The current situation is truly the eve of the storm.
“Pharmaceutical companies are raising the plate. you know? The fact that Korea has the highest price of narcotic stimulants in the world right now.”
“Yes, I know. They said they were trying to light up their eyes abroad and build connections in the supply line.”
“I think pharmaceutical companies are making a decision. If we had a monopoly instead of sharing the pie as we do now.”
“It can sweep money.”
“That’s it. Riding on this trend, foreign capital is also coming in.”
“Pharmaceutical companies must have different backgrounds. Aren’t there Chinese and Russian sides as well?”
“Sure. The number of foreign hunters who entered the country this month from the two countries increased by 450% compared to the previous month.”
“It’s crazy.”
It certainly didn’t bode well.
Putting aside the war between pharmaceutical companies, if this happened, an international war would break out among the mercenaries as well.
It was clear that the country was about to become very noisy.
It would be fortunate if it was rather noisy, and the bloody smell would vibrate.
The curtain on the White War was already slowly rising.