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The deputy leader of the subjugation team was a position that exerted great influence while supporting the work of the team leader.
Usually, the team leaders of the subjugation team negotiated with the committee to get the right to subdue the dungeon, or their main task was to secure operating funds and recruit specific personnel.
Therefore, the management of the subjugation team was naturally in the hands of the vice-team or each team leader.
“But if you think about it, the position of the deputy leader is not all that good. I have a lot of work to do, of course, and I feel like I have a lot of pressure up and down because I’m in an awkward position.”
“It doesn’t matter whether it’s good or bad. Only when you have the skills, leadership, and determination you need to be able to take the position of deputy team leader.”
The deputy team leader was the next highest position after the team leader, and was no different than the second person in the subjugation team.
Befitting the position, he sometimes had to perform the work of the team leader, and sometimes he was busier than the team leader.
Above all else, I had to get approval from the team leader, so it would have to be seen that there were a lot of difficult conditions attached to it.
“There is no one among the managers who can beat the vice president. It might be a little different later on, but it’s better not to expect it.”
“I don’t expect it. I just try.”
As soon as Jin Se-hee said those words, she smirked and recalled what happened before.
He was repeating the words he had heard from Baek Seo-yeon with his own mouth.
I wondered if Baek Seo-yeon was ahead of me when it came to my mindset.
“Personally, I think it would be better for the vice-president to have the position of deputy team leader. In addition to his skills, he is also good at handling student council affairs. That’s why the president also pushes the vice president.”
“I have the confidence to do as well as the vice president. I don’t have a chance right now, so I’m just doing this.”
“…”
Hearing those words, Jaeyeon Choi slowly drank water while being speechless.
You could do anything with words.
Since Jin Se-hee was defeated by Seo Hyun-woo at that time, she hadn’t applied for a Ranked Battle to anyone.
If I really wanted to have the position of the assistant team leader, I might have had to fight Baek Seo-yeon.
“Apart from that, I also have a desire to defeat the vice president. I don’t want to lose anymore.”
“You’ve never had a fight with the vice president, have you?”
“…if it was a fight like that, it would have been better.”
Jin Se-hee was going to do her best to win Seo Hyun-woo’s heart from now on.
Becoming stronger than Baek Seo-yeon, showing remarkable achievements, or acting trustworthy.
He would be able to emphasize his presence only by using a method that was different from others.
‘The archangels don’t decide my life. I’ll cooperate with you a little bit, but other than that, I’ll do whatever I want.’
***
Inside Rebellion’s Chinese hideout.
The number of members, which was close to several hundred, was gradually reduced to several dozen.
Even then, most of the members were waiting on the Chinese side.
In addition, there was only one unit commander left, and only two captain-level officers returned.
“Hmm…”
The doctor of the medical team was coming out of the room with a serious expression on his face.
Philud Kerios, who was waiting in the hallway, approached the doctor.
“You don’t have to talk long. Please explain briefly.”
“… The burns that had spread all over my body were almost healed. But it did not regenerate the amputated area.”
“Write…”
Philud let out a shallow sigh with a sad expression on his face.
No matter how much he was injured, how could he have suffered so horribly?
However, it was supposed to be considered lucky in a way because it survived the Black Hunter, who is called the pinnacle of the reinforcement world.
“Whoa… is there any other way?”
“My left arm was in a state of being unable to regenerate when I came here. My right arm and left leg showed signs of regenerative, but it suddenly stopped. It seems that the regeneration effect has decreased after being hit by an attack with a high concentration of magic.”
“Can you still use your powers?”
“Ability can be used. But I think it would be better not to use it for a while.”
“Why? In the state of being transformed, the wound will be regenerated.”
“You said that every time you use your power, the wound hurts. I think he must have suffered a psychological trauma related to the work at that time.”
“Huh… trauma?”
Philud wipes his face and involuntarily looks at his left hand.
Only two fingers remained.
Both himself and Jeon In-hyeok had lost their left hand by Miterichi’s student council president.
“Then how long does it take for wounds and trauma to heal?”
“Currently, the circulation of magic in the body is unstable, and various symptoms are being discovered one after another. It is difficult to give a definitive answer at this time.”
“…does all the medical staff know about your condition?”
“The exact symptoms are known only to the doctors involved in the treatment.”
“I wish I could do a good job check-in.”
“Yes. I will do as you say.”
The attending physician bowed his head slightly and entered the room again.
Philrud took a deep breath and walked out of the hideout.
Then he pulled out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and put a cigarette in his mouth.
‘Things are so messed up. Where did I go wrong?’
Philud lighted a cigarette and began to organize his mind.
Almost all of the infiltrating members were expelled from school, and Kim Seong-tae was arrested for stealing information.
The terror using the wild runaway device almost failed, and in the process, Ho-min Jeong died.
‘Unfortunately, the student council president of Miteric intervened in everything. There, Yoo Si-eun also rescued me.’
Filude blows out long cigarette smoke, distorting his impression.
Perhaps he knew that Si-eun Yoo had betrayed him and waited until he came.
However, as much as Rebellion’s air strike, he could not even grasp how he had stopped it.
‘Only me and the captain knew the date of the raid. Nevertheless, the student council president gathered the students and acted quickly, and even cut off the leader’s left arm. What the hell is he doing…’
Philud feels the chills creep in and takes a deep breath of cigarette smoke.
Now, even just thinking about the word student council president, I was starting to get a sense of fear.
It wasn’t enough that he and Jeon In-hyeok had suffered because of that one guy, so didn’t even Rebellion endanger him?
‘I can’t do anything in this state. We have to secure the members again, and we need to find a way to reinforce our power.’
Currently, Jeon In-hyeok could not be active, so the deputy general manager, Philrude, had to take care of all the work.
Fortunately, there was still a lot of money left, and some members were waiting on the Korean side as well.
The atmosphere on the Chinese side was bad because of the Undead Corps, but if you use that atmosphere well, it would be a great help in recruiting members.
‘… I’ll have to catch Lee Min-seong as well. It would be better to make a better battle suit even if it’s a bit overkill.’
Currently, the Chinese government was mobilizing all of its own hunters to subdue the undead corps.
It was a chaotic period, and there was a high probability that he would go unnoticed even if he did something.
As long as Immigration comes to China, the Korean government will find it difficult to use it, so it might take some time.
‘If you don’t wear a battle suit, you’re just a civilian. Hopefully I can bring the battle suit that Lee Min-seong has.’
***
Lee Min-seong was sitting in the back seat of the car, looking at his smartphone.
There was no such thing as a driver or secretary in the first place.
Because Justia could handle almost all of the auxiliary tasks.
‘Justia, is this the end of today’s schedule?’
– As confirmed, yes. Let’s review it one more time.
‘Oh, that’s fine. It’s what Justia did, so there’s no problem.’
Lee Min-seong puts his smartphone in his pocket and looks out the window.
Justia was an excellent artificial intelligence, and she did everything she did to meticulously and perfectly.
Above all, the detailed operation of operating the battle suit had to be added, so the help of Justia was absolutely necessary.
Now, for Immigration, Justia has become an indispensable existence.
‘Um… Is there anything wrong with Revenance 20?’
– As a result of today’s inspection, it was determined that there was no abnormality. As long as you give the instructions, you can immediately equip Revenance 20 right now.
‘I was just asking. I’m a little concerned.’
Lee Min-seong did not forget the advice Seo Hyun-woo gave and always carried the Reverance 20 with him.
When he was away from Absolute, there was no choice but to limit the ability to equip battle suits.
That’s why I tried to make up for the shortcomings a little bit by making Revenance 20.
– Is it because of what the vice president said?
‘Seo Hyun-woo is a person of great insight. If I had ignored the advice Mr. Seo Hyun-woo gave at that time, all the blueprints would have been leaked.’
– That’s why you trust the Vice President.
‘By the way, basically, I respect things like personality and attitude. Humans are prone to make mistakes, but even small gaps cannot be seen.’
Lee Min-seong did not see Seo Hyun-woo merely as a student of Miterichi.
It has been over two years since he served as the student council president, and he has been making great contributions in various accidents and subjugation battles.
It was not called the unofficial Black Hunter for nothing, and even in the hunter industry, there was even a voice saying if that was enough to become a Setinos Hunter.
– I understand that the vice president helped a lot with the production of the battle suit.
‘Oh, that’s right. It’s not a big deal once you know it, but it’s really good information before you know it. Sometimes I wonder if I’ve been secretly peeping into the future.
– So far, we know that Awoken with the ability to see the future have not been reported.
‘There’s no way Seo Hyun-woo would have had that kind of ability. If the Awoken has more than one ability…’
Paang, paang!
From the front, the sound of auto horns suddenly explodes.
Lee Min-seong felt strangely anxious and moved to the center of the back seat.
‘Eustia, preparing for Revenance 20…’
Whip…
Whoops, whoops!
Arrows embodied in magical power from somewhere flew one after another and pierced the window.
Fortunately, the surface of this car was polished, so the window did not break.
– An emergency has occurred. Skip the verification procedure and install the Revenance 20. Please place it in the center of the rear seat.
‘Justia, there are citizens around!’
– Debris scattering has already been removed. Start mounting.
As soon as Justia finished speaking, the rear seats ripped apart and thin alloy armor poured out.
The alloy gloves quickly found their place and began to cling to the immigrant’s body.
At the same time, the alloy armors seam together, creating the shape of the armor.
The emergency response and portable version of the Revenance 20 was quickly installed.
‘I should have listened to what Seo Hyun-woo was saying a little more.’