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“I thought you would say that.”
As time passed, Jung Woo-jin had a different evaluation of Seo Hyun-woo.
Considering his achievements so far and his current skills, there was no reason why he couldn’t become a Black Hunter.
In addition, as Seo Hyun-woo’s awareness was increasing, the number of people who opposed it would gradually decrease.
“Why don’t you talk as usual? For example, they lack experience in subjugation, there are many people who oppose them, they are too young to be obtrusive…”
“I never said the last part, I never thought about it. If you’re too young, why would I take the position of vice-chairman?”
“You would know better. Even though he could become a Setinos Hunter, he is still holding his position as vice-chairman.”
Jung Woo-jin’s skills and subjugation records could be quickly identified by referring to the committee’s data.
Although he was a young man in his late twenties, he was also one of the strongest among the Black Hunters.
That is why the golden sword and the blue changseong nominated Woojin Jung as a candidate for the Setinos Hunter.
“I don’t like Setinos Hunter. Doesn’t it seem like you’re just giving up a seat and eating as you please?”
“You are not wrong.”
“Because you admit it so docilely, it makes me more suspicious.”
“I can’t say that it’s true or not.”
Choi Seung-ho immediately got up from his seat and started walking around the inside of the chairperson’s office.
Jung Woo-jin does not move at all from the spot and just watches Choi Seung-ho’s actions.
“The Commission needs Setinos Hunters. Oh, of course we need other hunters too. But not as much as Setinos Hunter.”
“Have you forgotten the significance of the committee’s existence?”
“Anyone can put forward the meaning of existence. It doesn’t matter if you don’t follow it. It’s okay if you don’t hear it.”
Choi Seung-ho has adhered to only one principle since becoming chairman.
To keep its authority and influence without committing stupid things like the previous chairpersons.
Therefore, the evil habits of the committee were completely abolished, and talented hunters were selected and the Setinos Hunter and Black Hunter licenses were handed over.
“Nothing works according to my will, whether it be the committee, Korea, or this world. I’m just guiding you to go back to my will.”
“…is it your intention to keep the way it is now?”
“You really think so?”
“So that’s why I’m asking. I can’t understand the president’s actions.”
Jung Woo-jin had been questioning this for a long time.
Because if I was the vice-chairman, I was bound to get in the way no matter what I did.
If he wanted to control the committee, he would of course have to choose someone other than himself.
“If you ask the same question, you have no choice but to give the same answer. I need someone to keep me in check.”
“Do you think the committee will work better if it is checked? No matter what you do, it doesn’t go according to the chairman’s will.”
“Not necessarily. The reason Lee Min-seong didn’t get a Black Hunter license was purely because of your checks.”
“I don’t want to hear that you have checked it with such a trivial matter.”
“Everything starts small. Little by little, as the scale of the work grows, I will be able to keep you in check.”
Choi Seung-ho respected Jung Woo-jin’s beliefs and ideas more than anyone else.
Because there were many parts that were opposite to him, but there were also a few parts in common.
So, no matter what he did, he had to face it, and when he received help, he became a useful person.
“Then, are you saying that this time the student council president should check the black hunter license?”
“Even if you don’t have to, I’ll do it for you. They may try to convince the executives for all kinds of reasons, or they may use other methods like they did back then.”
“…it will be a little difficult this time.”
Jung Woo-jin gives a definite answer and unconsciously changes his glasses.
The method he used to check Choi Seung-ho was very simple.
It was to unite the Setinos Hunters and the Black Hunters to come up with a common opinion.
But this time, the target was different, so it would not be easy to eat.
“Not all Setinos Hunters will support the student council president. Most Black Hunters would be against it.”
“Six people are already giving the ball to the student council president.”
“Um… those six sure are a little too strong. If there are four Setinos Hunters and two Black Hunters, it will be difficult for you too.”
In fact, the two Black Hunters felt close to being put together as a bonus.
Even if there were only four Setinos Hunters, he could get the president’s approval.
In other words, even if Choi Seung-ho did not intend, Seo Hyun-woo could be a black hunter enough.
“…I don’t think there’s anything wrong with the student council president becoming a black hunter.”
“You are saying something strange. If it were you, you would have to oppose my opinion.”
“I have no reason to object. You can tell just by looking at the video. In addition, didn’t all of the subjugation teams that were put into the field acknowledge the student council president?”
Apart from the committee, Jung Woo-jin has respected the power and contribution of the Setinos Hunters.
Because he has dealt with unexpected accidents and has been fighting against powerful monsters directly.
It was not something anyone could do, and they had no choice but to live their mindset high.
Therefore, it was to trust the judgment made by the Setinos Hunters.
“Then I guess you’re going to stay still this time.”
“Of course, I am not going to help the Chairman. I intend to remain neutral on this matter alone.”
“It’s not easy to see you remain neutral…”
Choi Seung-ho looked at Jung Woo-jin’s back for a while, and then returned to his original position.
He just said that he acknowledged Miterichi’s student council president, but he was arguing that he would stand by.
He probably knew a little bit about how this case was going to go.
‘Even if I do, the outcome will be decided. Turning the ball and unifying opinions are two different things.’
***
A dedicated hospital for the awakened located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
Seo Hyun-woo slowly opened his eyes and noticed that his body was lying on its back.
He probably passed out due to excessive consumption of mana and was taken to the hospital.
However, since I couldn’t see the end of the Invoker’s subjugation, I wondered if there was already a feeling of anxiety.
“Are you feeling okay?”
“Not so good…”
Seo Hyun-woo responds habitually, then quickly turns his head.
Baek Seo-yeon was sitting next to the hospital bed, looking down at herself.
“Why is the vice president here?”
“I have been contacted by the president. He said there was no one else to call.”
“Uh… I didn’t have to come.”
“I know everyone else is busy. Then, shouldn’t I have no choice but to come?”
Baek Seo-yeon had a cold expression on her face, but her eyes were deeply submerged.
Seo Hyun-woo understood the words slowly and nodded his head.
Knowing that he had no family, he must have come to the hospital right away.
“That… uh… thank you. You must have had something to do.”
“What would you do in a situation like this? You’ve been through a lot.”
“Let’s check the patient’s condition.”
Baek Seo-yeon turns away from the doctor and steps back.
As soon as Seo Hyun-woo opened his eyes, he called the doctor in charge, so he came a little late.
The doctor scans Seo Hyun-woo’s body evenly as he holds the magic in both hands.
“Um… My magic is slowly recovering, and my muscles seem to have weakened a bit. You don’t have to worry about it because it seems like a temporary phenomenon caused by magic exhaustion. Do you have any pain anywhere?”
“I feel a little thirsty, can this be considered a symptom?”
“…it just makes you thirsty, so drink water and you’ll be fine.”
“Puffy…”
Baek Seo-yeon, who was overhearing the conversation, bursts out laughing and immediately covers her mouth.
Seo Hyun-woo shook his head as if it was ridiculous.
The doctor also showed a lighter expression and continued talking.
“I think you should be in the hospital for a day or so. We will make a decision on whether or not to be discharged after another diagnosis.”
“Yes, thank you.”
When the doctor disappears, Baek Seo-yeon sits down again and fixes her gaze on Seo Hyun-woo.
Seo Hyun-woo felt awkward and immediately tried to get up, but Baek Seo-yeon grabbed his shoulder.
“You may lie down.”
“It’s not that I can’t move. It will make you uncomfortable too…”
“Why don’t you just lie down?”
Baek Seo-yeon spoke calmly, but there seemed to be a chill in her voice.
Seo Hyun-woo seemed to hesitate for a moment, but reluctantly lay down again.
“Does anyone but you know that I am in the hospital?”
“I know there is none. You’ll be discharged from the hospital tomorrow, so there’s no need to tell anyone. Oh, you said you were thirsty?”
Baek Seo-yeon got up straight away and took water from the water purifier.
Then, he raises Seo Hyun-woo himself and brings him a glass of water.
“You just need to open your mouth.”
“I can move my hands.”
Seo Hyun-woo raised his hands and tried to shake them lightly.
But instead of moving the hand, it droops.
“How about doing what I say this time?”
“…”
Baek Seo-yeon did not even move without changing her face color.
Seo Hyun-woo takes a shallow sigh and drinks water from Baek Seo-yeon.
“Now lie down.”
“Do I have to do that?”
“Then will you stay?”
“Are you okay?”
“It doesn’t look good to me.”
“…”
Seo Hyun-woo got help from Baek Seo-yeon and lay down again.
Baek Seo-yeon checks the status of Seo Hyun-woo from time to time while looking at her smartphone.
“Isn’t it better for you to go now? You don’t have to be here for me.”
“I have already received a request from the chairman. I plan to stay until you are discharged.”
“If you leave, who will do the student council?”
“…today is Saturday.”
“Uh… you must have work to do too.”
“Didn’t it just happen?”
Baek Seo-yeon looked at Seo Hyun-woo and answered.
Seo Hyun-woo thought about it for a moment, then realized the meaning of the word and let out a smirk.
“You don’t have to come all the way here to serve as vice president.”
“That doesn’t change the fact that I’m vice president.”
“If you get help in this way, you don’t care.”
“You don’t have to worry. I have to assist the president, and since we are friends, that is not a big deal.”
Seo Hyun-woo is at a loss for words and gives up trying to persuade.
Perhaps Baek Seo-yeon was concerned about leaving herself alone.
It was after the subjugation was over, so maybe he was trying to take care of him more.
‘I can take care of you for a day or so. There aren’t that many people to trust.’
***
Near the 7th grade gate on the outskirts of Seoul.
Like last year, dungeon practice was in progress based on the level 7 dungeon.
There were more security officers and hunters belonging to the committee than before, and even members of the security department were guarding it.
Seo Hyun-woo was also watching all the processes and results to supervise the dungeon practice.
‘This time the dungeon rating will go up… Do I need to go out? Jinha Kang and his mother are just meeting.’