Episode 2: Bloodline is Strange (1)
OGMG’s top-of-the-line sedan was speeding along the road.
Lee Han-ul was sitting in the back seat and looking inside the car.
Spacious interior and seats made of expensive leather. Even a system that does anything by pressing the button on the right armrest.
Lee Han-ul let out a blank laugh as he fiddled with the button.
It was a very awkward sight for Lee Han-ul, who had only taken a taxi for his entire life.
“Thank you, Lee Han-ul.”
A voice came from the passenger seat. Joo Ha-yeon was looking at Lee Han-ul through the rearview mirror.
“I don’t think I’ve ever done anything to be thanked for.”
“You haven’t made the decision to return to Heukcheon, have you?”
“That’s what I liked. I heard that if you go to Heukcheon Group, they will pay off your debts and take care of all your food, clothing and shelter?”
It was too snobbish for a reason for belonging to the Heukcheon group, which is said to be the ruler of East Asia.
Joo Ha-yeon also made an expression that she couldn’t understand whether she had the same thought.
“Lee Han-ul is a blood relative of Dark Heaven. Don’t you feel any joy or pride about that fact?”
“Wouldn’t it be funny to ask someone who grew up as an orphan for over 20 years about that?”
There was silence for a while. didn’t have anything to say Joo Ha-yeon subtly changed the topic.
“It will not be easy to adapt to the Heukcheon group. You will have to prepare your heart.”
“I guess so.”
Lee Han-ul took Joo Ha-yeon’s warning too calmly.
“I don’t know if this was a third-rate cartoon, but it’s a definite reality. If I go to the Heukcheon Group, I’m sure I’ll be treated like a rolling stone.”
“Lee Han-ul is not a stone that has rolled in. A direct blood relative of the president… … .”
“I haven’t learned anything properly in over 20 years. The only thing I know how to do is be a hunter. It’s like a picture without even seeing it.”
And that wasn’t all.
“Besides, I heard that my father ran away from Heukcheon Group and gave birth to me on his own. People will really like me.”
There was silence for a moment. Joo Ha-yeon opened her mouth after a while.
“Then why did you make this decision?”
“I told you. Pay off the debt, give me the money, so I’m going.”
Lee Han-ul smiled.
“Isn’t it better to go to the Heukcheon Group and live without worrying about money, rather than being a third-rate hunter and struggling to pay the rent?”
It was the reason why I was so snobbish that I had nothing to say again.
“But where are you going now?”
“I’m going to see the president.”
“I heard that the chairman of the Heukcheon Group is from the Heukcheon family. Isn’t it very far there?”
The Black Heaven group was already close to a huge kingdom.
Because of this, the Heukcheon group had their own territory in the northern part of the Korean Peninsula.
“Usually he is with the Heukcheon family, but now he is in Seoul for an important event for Heukcheon.”
important event?
As Lee Hanul tilted his head, the car stopped.
Joo Ha-yeon got off first and opened the back seat door. When Hanul Lee walked outside, he saw a skyscraper.
‘It’s so damn big.’
It was overwhelmingly taller and taller than any other building around it. Because of its overwhelming size, it was called ‘Black Police’, a new landmark in Seoul.
“Let’s go. The president is waiting for you.”
Lee Han-ul followed Ha-yeon Joo to the Black Police.
Heukcheon Group heard that there was an important event, and the atmosphere was different from the entrance.
Heavily armed soldiers were controlling people on the first floor as well as outdoors.
Thanks to that, not a single ant wandered around the Black Police.
The soldiers guarding the entrance moved away when they saw Ju Ha-yeon.
“The elevator is this way.”
As we were talking, we heard footsteps. A middle-aged woman with heavy makeup was walking toward Lee Han-ul.
Joo Ha-yeon bowed politely and said.
“Hello, Kwon-mi.”
“Hello no!”
The woman answered nervously and glared at Lee Han-ul.
“Are you Kwon Cheon’s older brother’s son?”
Lee Han-ul searched for his memory. i’ve seen it somewhere I didn’t immediately remember.
“This is Captain Hee’s eldest daughter and second child, Kwon Mi. Lee Han-ul’s aunt… … .”
“What kind of aunt is Aunt! Who do you think would accept a guy like that as his nephew?”
Kwon Mi was expressing blatant hostility.
“Shameless bastard! Where is this place, a guy like you steps in! I can’t turn it off right now!”
“Kwon Mi-nim, this is embarrassing. Lee Han-ul was definitely ordered by the president… … .”
“You are shutting up! How dare you interrupt me when I’m talking! Doesn’t it seem like you can’t see anything because your father is a little cute?”
“Kwon Mi-nim, that’s not it… … .”
“Then ask the president.”
Joo Ha-yeon and Kwon-mi’s eyes focused on Lee Han-ul. Lee Han-ul said with a sad face.
“If you don’t like me like that, go and tell the president. I just came because I was told to come.”
“what? How dare this cheeky bastard!”
Kwon Mi raised her hand. Then, someone grabbed his hand.
“Oh, my little brother. Why were you so excited?”
“brother! I can’t let go of this!”
“calm down. It’s nothing to be so excited about.”
A middle-aged man with a good appearance comforted Kwon Mi. As if it had worked, Kwon Mi’s expression softened even more.
“I apologize for my brother’s actions. I’m sorry.”
This time, Joo Ha-yeon didn’t have to explain. He was such a famous man.
“You know my face, right? My name is Hyuk Kwon. That’s why he’s your uncle.”
Hyuk Kwon.
The eldest son of the Heukcheon family and the vice chairman of the Heukcheon Group.
Kwon Hyuk did all of his external activities, so he was a man who was considered the practical second-in-command and successor.
“Heukcheon is the first time, so it will be very unfamiliar. You can come and rely on me at any time.”
Kwon Hyuk patted Lee Han-ul on the shoulder and said.
It was an image of a really benevolent and warm person.
But I could feel it right away. Kwon Hyuk’s eyes looking at him were never benevolent.
“brother! what does that mean! We have to kick him out right now!”
“Uh-huh, Kwon-miya. I am the child my father called. We can’t do it carelessly.”
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“Then you mean let’s just watch him enter the dark sky?”
It was time for the two of them to quarrel.
With a ding-dong, sound, the elevator arrived on the first floor. The door opened and an old man appeared.
The moment she saw the old man, Joo Ha-yeon’s eyes widened. I hurriedly knelt on the floor and cried out.
“See you in the dark sky.”
black sky.
There was only one person Joo Ha-yeon could refer to as such.
Chairman of Heukcheon Group and Lee Han-ul’s grandfather.
Kwon Seon-woo looked around the first floor and opened his mouth.
“I heard that Ha-yeon had arrived, so when I came down to look, there was no mess.”
“father! I absolutely cannot agree with this decision!”
Kwon Mi shouted in a hoarse voice.
‘The actions of a woman who is old enough to do so are no different from being immature.’
Lee Han-ul clicked his tongue inwardly.
Kwon Seon-woo did not even look at Kwon-mi. Instead, he asked Joo Ha-yeon.
“Ha Yeon-ah, is this child the right one?”
“Yes, that’s right. He is undoubtedly Kwon Cheon-nim’s son.”
“It was a lot of work.”
Kwon Seon-woo moved his gaze to Lee Han-ul. Lee Han-ul also looked at Kwon Seon-woo.
Outwardly, he was nothing more than an insignificant old man. He was small in stature, and his muscles were thin.
But the mood was different.
I’ve seen top hunters a few times while working as a hunter .
They felt intimidated, as if they were facing a ferocious beast, as if they were not human.
However, this man, Kwon Seon-woo, was different.
dark sea.
I can’t see how deep it is I don’t know how wide it is.
I was just afraid.
what’s living inside It gave me goosebumps because I didn’t know what danger might be lurking.
“Is this your first time seeing your face?”
At Kwon Seon-woo’s words, Lee Han-ul pondered for a moment. It was difficult to decide on a name.
Should I say grandpa? Or should I say the president?
Even before the thought was over, Kwon Seon-woo spoke first.
“I wondered what it would be like to be Kwon Cheon’s son… … This is below expectations.”
It was a very cold tone.
“I thought I wouldn’t be able to awaken the Black Dragon Blood at that age. This is why I strictly forbid mixing blood with the basest things.”
I didn’t hear it wrong. Kwon Seon-woo’s reaction was hostile because it was callous.
“It is my mistake. You’re trying to bring this guy into the black sky. Send it back right away.”
After saying that, the chairman turned around. Seeing that, Kwon Mi’s face brightened.
“That’s right. You made a big mistake.”
At one word that Lee Han-ul uttered, the chairman stopped.
“What did you want from someone who has been an orphan outside for over 20 years? Isn’t it obvious without seeing it?”
“Are you mocking me now?”
“It’s not a joke. I just said it out of stupidity. If I had received something, I would have said empty words to say sorry for disappointing the president. Isn’t that too?”
When he said, “What are you saying a lot when you haven’t done anything for me?”, the president’s eyebrows narrowed.
Zhu Ha-yeon also saw the faces of everyone standing behind turn white.
“It’s been a long time since I’ve seen a guy who makes fun of himself in front of me.”
“Excuse me.”
Lee Han-ul lowered his head slightly and turned to the front door of the building.
“Didn’t you say you didn’t get anything? I’ll make sure you don’t speak such nonsense the second time in the future.”
Behind Lee Han-ul, Kwon Seon-woo spoke.
“Listen, Ha-yeon.”
“Yes, Chairman.”
“Soon the coming-of-age ceremony will begin from above. Let this guy participate in it too. He’s an ugly bastard, but he still has to act as a human being.”
“I will follow your orders.”
Seonwoo Kwon turned around without hesitation. Kwon Mi followed with a bewildered face.
“father? What do you mean! Do you really intend to accept him into the dark sky?”
Seonwoo Kwon didn’t even respond and got on the elevator. Kwon Mi also entered.
“I guess I should go too. Ah, congratulations on entering the Dark Heaven.”
Kwon Hyuk also hurriedly ran to the elevator.
When the three disappeared, the lounge on the first floor was empty.
“It’s a very bloody family.”
It was Lee Han-ul’s first impression of Heukcheon Group.
“Congratulations, Lee Han-ul.”
“Congratulations?”
“Didn’t you receive recognition from the president?”
“Is that an acknowledgment?”
Lee Han-ul recalled Kwon Seon-woo’s words and actions from earlier. There was no element of positive words like recognition.
“Rather than that, what is the coming-of-age ceremony you mentioned earlier?”
“It will be a little different from the coming-of-age ceremony that Hanul Lee thinks. The coming-of-age ceremony of the Heukcheon family refers to the blooming of the Black Dragon blood.”
“If it’s Black Dragon Blood, is it the Black Dragon Blood I know?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
The power of the Dark Heaven was never obtained by jumping on the bandwagon of business or current. It was built only by force.
The blood relatives of the Black Heaven are individually excellent hunters. People who have seen it in person often say that it seems that the species are different.
And in the background, there is a special lineage, Black Dragon Blood, which is only manifested in the blood of the Black Heaven.
“Children born in Heukcheon periodically gather at their home to awaken the Black Dragon blood through a coming-of-age ceremony. You must awaken the Black Dragon Blood in order to be recognized as a true blood relative of the Black Sky.”
“Earlier, the chairman asked me with displeasure if I hadn’t been able to bloom the Black Dragon Blood until I was this old.”
“Those with excellent qualities often awaken the Black Dragon Blood without participating in the coming-of-age ceremony. The lower the quality, the later the timing.”
Lee Han-ul smiled bitterly.
It’s nothing new. It’s because I’ve barely lived as a third-rate hunter until now.
“What if the black dragon blood can’t bloom?”
“There has never been a case like that. However, what you need to keep in mind is that Lee Han-ul’s status within the Heukcheon Group is determined by the type of Black Dragon Blood he obtains.”
“Is there a rank in Black Dragon Blood?”
“Jap(雜), heat(劣), sequence(順). There are three levels like this.”
This was information unknown to the outside world.
“The higher the level of Black Dragon Blood, the stronger it is. So, the position of the blood of the Black Heaven is determined only by the blood of the Black Dragon.”
Heat is stronger than Job. Shun is stronger than heat.
“Usually, if you are a direct blood relative, the rank is net. If you are a collateral, you will get a rank of Ten or Job.”
“commonly?”
“Shun is not something that comes easily. Even direct blood relatives often obtain tenth grade black dragon blood.”
“Then what will happen?”
“It will be downgraded to a collateral.”
It couldn’t have been a cruel story.
“What grade will I get?”
“There is a high probability of getting the lowest job.”
It wasn’t a very pleasant sound.
“It is very difficult to preserve Black Dragon Blood. Even the direct blood relatives put in all their efforts to maintain the rank of Shun.”
In fact, it didn’t matter that Lee Han-ul obtained a low-grade black dragon blood.
Because his goal was to eat well and live well with the glow of the Heukcheon Group.
But even when the situation was bad, it was too bad.
From the chairman Kwon Seon-woo to his uncle Kwon Hyuk and his aunt Kwon Mi.
No one showed any favors.
Moreover, judging from the atmosphere, there was a high probability that even collateral blood relatives would not welcome Lee Han-ul.
In this situation, it was obvious how Lee Han-ul would be treated if even the rank of Black Dragon Blood came out low and was downgraded to a collateral.
“Don’t worry about me and move quickly.”
“yes? but… … .”
“I told you. I’m used to being caught off guard.”
Saying that, Hanul Lee took the lead.
“And again, I don’t know. Whether I will awaken the high-grade Black Dragon Blood.”
Joo Ha-yeon burst into laughter. It was the first laugh he heard.
“I’m serious, but I’m laughing. You are doing too much.”
Saying it playfully, Lee Han-ul took the lead.
“let’s go. They said that since it was a coming of age ceremony, I had to participate in something.”