Episode 40 Keeping the Promise (1)
In a dimly lit room.
Chansung Kwon was sitting at his work desk, staring at the monitor.
Inside the monitor was written information about the monster he had to defeat next.
SS-class monster Hekaton.
A monster that resembles a bear, is over 50 meters tall, and its entire body is made of trees and rocks. In addition, it has the ability to endlessly create duplicates with the same destructive power as the main body.
Hekaton was also dangerous enough to be classified as a global disaster, although not as much as Eclipse, the SSS-class monster that Kwon Chan-sung subdued last time.
Heukcheon Group entrusted the subjugation of Hekaton to Kwon Chan-sung. This was evidence of Kwon Chan-sung’s high position.
“… … after.”
Despite being entrusted with such an important task, Kwon Chan-sung could hardly concentrate on the material. Because other thoughts were filling his head.
“What should I do with him?”
It was when Kwon Chan-sung muttered softly. Suddenly the phone rang.
Chansung Kwon checked the name that appeared on the screen of his smartphone.
Hyuk Kwon.
it was his father
“… … .”
Kwon Chan-sung did not answer the phone right away. I took a breath and collected my thoughts before answering the phone.
“Father, what are you doing?”
– Uh-huh, my son. Why are you answering Daddy’s phone calls so coldly?
A playful tone came over the smartphone. However, the wariness that appeared on Kwon Chan-sung’s face remained the same.
-Yes, are the subjugation preparations going well?
“Yes, I think everything will be over within this month.”
– After all, he’s my son. very good
Kwon Chan-seong did not let go of his guard despite the affectionate reply.
As for anyone else, his father was never the kind of person who would make random calls.
-But why haven’t you dealt with Gwonwool yet?
Chansung Kwon unknowingly clenched his fists. It was rewarding not to let go of my guard.
– I heard everything. I heard that Kwon tried to touch him and failed?
“that… … .”
-I even got caught by the president.
On the day of Kwon-wool’s debut ceremony.
Kwon Chan-sung put Eclipse’s tentacles into the dungeon to kill Kwon-wool.
Eclipse’s blood mutates monsters even stronger. The Platinum grade dungeon that Kwon Kwon-ul tried to make his debut increased the risk to the diamond grade.
Until then, Kwon Chan-seong was sure that Kwon-ul would die. However, Kwon Kwon-ul, who laughed at that conviction, broke through the dungeon alone.
That too easily.
-Do you remember what I asked you to do when I entrusted you with Kwon Kwon-wool? If you want to kill, didn’t you say you have to kill at the beginning?
Kwon Hyuk’s tone was very soft. He didn’t look like a reprimander at all. That’s why Kwon Chan-sung couldn’t help but be more nervous.
– It only failed once, but how did it go? What did Gwonwool do after that?
He won a friendly match against the Mei family alone. In the war that followed, he killed the first swordsman in every battle.
-Now you are in a much higher position than that guy, but that’s only for a moment. Considering his growth rate, he will be in the same position as you in an instant.
Kwon Hyuk’s words were closer to conviction than fear.
-I’m from a messy background, so I can’t get the support of the majority of my blood relatives… … Black Heaven is a place that moves according to the logic of power. The entire clan will soon recognize Kwon Wol.
Kwon Hyuk paused for a moment.
-What are you going to do now?
“I will make sure to deal with it soon.”
-how?
Kwon Hyuk’s voice rose slightly.
-Now the name Kwon-wool has spread throughout the Heukcheon family. It’s spreading outside the family little by little.
Celebrities are bound to attract a lot of attention.
And if there are many people watching, it is bound to be difficult to touch.
-Besides, the president is already protecting Kwon-wool.
Competition is encouraged, but blood clots are prohibited.
That was Kwon Seon-woo’s attitude. He is a person who likes to weigh and evaluate people’s values, but he doesn’t want his family to be stained with blood.
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-It is almost impossible to deal with Kwon Wol while avoiding the president’s eyes. But how are you going to get rid of the authority?
Kwon Chan-sung could not open his mouth carelessly. As his father said, it was almost impossible to avoid the president’s eyes and do something about Kwon-wool.
– Ugly boy.
At that one word, Kwon Chan-sung trembled.
-Do you know why I entrusted him to you?
“I do not know.”
Chansung Kwon spoke frankly.
His father, Kwon Hyuk, is a man who does not tolerate competitors. Always step forward and eliminate your competitors.
However, this time, he did not solve it himself and left it to Kwon Chan-sung.
-It’s because he’s Kwon Cheon’s son.
Kwon Cheon.
Kwon Hyuk’s younger brother. Gwon-ul’s father. And to Kwon Chan-sung, he is a little father.
-I don’t want to admit that my bloodline is inferior to that bastard’s son.
Chansung Kwon felt a chill run down his spine.
His father never forgave anyone who let him down.
Even if it is a child.
-I’ll give you one last chance.
Chansung Kwon corrected his posture.
-I’ll send you a number. Work with him to deal with the authority.
“All right.”
Suddenly, the call was disconnected. After a while, a text arrived.
The text contained a phone number and the name of the owner.
“… … Nonsense.”
The moment he saw the name, Kwon Chan-sung couldn’t help but be embarrassed.
“No matter what, I don’t want this woman to be related by blood… … .”
Kwon Chan-sung was caught in an extreme conflict.
The pride built up as a blood relative of the Black Sky stopped him. It shouldn’t be like this. not as much as this
But at the same time, reason, fear, and instinct warned.
He said that if he violated his father’s expectations, he would live a worse life than die.
“… … .”
Chansung Kwon closed his eyes tightly. After a while, I entered the number into my smartphone.
-Oh, I really got a call.
A young woman’s voice came over the phone. Kwon Chan-seong said, pretending to be calm.
“nice to see you. Catalina Blaga.”
An ear-piercing laugh was heard.
* * *
late afternoon.
Kwon Kwon-ul was staring at the two objects on the desk.
A golden apple tree seed and a succulent tree to sprout it.
With this, I was finally able to raise one ability to S-class.
It was a pleasure, but I couldn’t get my hands on the golden apple right now.
“You need soil from the dungeon?”
Joo Ha-yeon nodded at Kwon-ul’s question.
“The earth’s soil cannot afford golden apple seeds. We need the soil of the dungeon.”
I’ve also heard of Kwon-wool.
The soil inside the dungeon is much better than Earth’s and has many special ingredients.
So, even for the same crops, using the soil from the dungeon has more flavor and nutrients.
“You can’t do it with normal dungeon soil. There must be quality soil worthy of golden apple seeds.”
“After hearing it, the conditions are very demanding.”
Gwon-wool clicked his tongue briefly.
There is a lot of land on Earth, but there are very few places suitable for farming. The same was true of dungeons. No, I could say it was worse.
In the dungeon, all kinds of terrain come out mixed. There are wastelands, deserts, and even oceans.
Wouldn’t it be easy to get a good quality one suitable for growing crops among them?
“Can I get it from the family warehouse?”
“There is no quantity per se. Dungeon soil is such a popular item… … .”
“Huh.”
Kwon Kwon-ul sighed involuntarily.
“I don’t have the money to buy it elsewhere, so it’s a big deal.”
Only the Heukcheon family was wealthy, and Kwon Kwon-ul had no money.
“I might be able to buy one for you, but… … .”
Joo Ha-yeon said carefully. Gwonwool shook his head.
“I have no face with Ha-yeon’s help. Besides, wouldn’t the president be disappointed if that happened?”
“You are correct.”
Considering the chairman’s tendency to enjoy evaluating people, there was a high probability that this was also a test.
But then there was no way. If there is no sharp point, it can be postponed until later.
“I want to get the golden apple as soon as possible.”
The gap between S-class and A-class abilities is the difference between heaven and earth.
That mighty power is right in front of you. It was too bad that we had to postpone it again.
At that time, Joo Ha-yeon opened her mouth.
“In case you didn’t know, I looked for a dungeon where you can get soil in advance.”
“really?”
Gwon-wool was half-joking. I didn’t know that it was prepared that far.
“Among the dungeons underway in the Black Sky Group, there was only one dungeon where soil suitable for golden apples could be obtained.”
“Which dungeon is it?”
“It is a gold class dungeon. The interior is a forest terrain, and many mud trolls live there.”
mud troll.
They live deep in the forest and, unusually, live in groups even though they are trolls.
It has a quiet temperament and enjoys taking a nap buried in soil and mud, hence the name Mud Troll.
This is all Kwon-ul knew. In the first place, mud trolls were rare monsters, so little was known about them.
“Mud trolls feed on dirt and herbs. That is why there is a large amount of soil in the bodies of mud trolls.”
“You mean you can get golden apples with just that soil?”
“Yes, among them, the white earth that can be obtained from the boss is the highest quality material that is traded at a high price. If you use white clay to grow golden apples, the effect might be even greater.”
It was an exciting story.
Even so, the golden apple is a fruit that definitely raises one stat to S rank.
My body shuddered just imagining what would happen if the efficacy increased further.
“I am only worried about one thing… … .”
“Are there any problems?”
“This dungeon is currently being attacked by Kwon Ji-seok.”
Kwon Kwon-ul had a question. Wasn’t Kwon Ji-seok not allowed to form a team?
“Thanks to our active role in the war against the May family, the president allowed us to create a team. That’s why they chose the mud troll dungeon as a practice dungeon to bring the team together.”
Gwonwool nodded. Certainly, Kwon Ji-seok’s performance at that time was remarkable.
“Since the relationship between the two of you isn’t that good, I don’t know if you’ll listen to me even if I ask you… … .”
“If that’s the case, don’t worry.”
Gwonwool said confidently. Joo Ha-yeon put on a puzzled expression.
“Anyway, you have debts to pay me back.”
* * *
The next day, Kwon-ul headed to Busan.
This is because the place where Kwon Ji-seok is currently attacking the dungeon is located in Busan.
The dungeon was created on a deserted beach.
Kwon Ji-seok and his teammates around the oval-shaped dungeon. And the staff of the Heukcheon Group to help with the attack were lined up.
“What, why are you here? Did Ha-yeon come with you too?”
just as expected. Kwon Ji-seok greeted Kwon-wool with a very blunt attitude.
Although he was a comrade who fought with the May family, Kwon Ji-seok’s attitude remained the same.
It was an expected reaction anyway, so Kwon-wool didn’t care and said the business.
“I want to get the soil from the mud trolls.”
“… … Is this baby crazy? Why am I giving it to you!”
Since this was expected, Kwon Wool-wool heard Kwon Ji-seok’s anger with one ear and let it go through the other.
“Isn’t it too much of a request to ask for some dirt?”
“Where is this bastard trying to trick me? What you’re aiming for isn’t just dirt, it’s the white earth the boss spits out!”
Kwon Ji-seok immediately saw through Kwon-wool’s intentions and went into a fit of rage.
“I have already decided who will buy the white soil!”
“Has it already been decided? I was going to sell it to someone.”
“I don’t know.”
When Kwon-wool frowned, Kwon Ji-seok quickly added an explanation.
“This is the buyer arranged by my brother. You cannot sell it to anyone else.”
“Brother?”
“Yes, in the first place, my older brother handed over the control over this dungeon to me. On the condition of selling white clay to the buyer I mentioned earlier. So there is no need to hand over white clay to you. Wake up.”
“Are there really any buyers?”
“Who are you suspecting now! They even contacted me saying they would visit me soon!”
Kwon-wool fell into trouble for a while. If the buyer had already been decided, it was the duty not to touch it.
But considering what Kwon Ji-seok and Kwon Chan-sung did to him, it didn’t seem necessary.
Besides, Kwon Chan-seong also owed Kwon-ul.
“It’s difficult if you keep coming out like that.”
“what? Difficulty?”
“Did you promise me? I’ll give you anything you want anytime.”
A few months ago, Gwon-wool made a bet with Kwon Ji-seok at the workshop of the Heukcheon family.
Of course, Kwon Kwon-wool won, and he had to promise that he would always listen to Kwon Ji-seok, the loser, Kwon Ji-suk.
“I don’t think a person of pure blood from the Black Chun family would break their promise, right?”
At those words, Kwon Ji-seok’s expression twisted.
“This, this bastard is threatening me with his tongue? If you do this, I know how to stay still!”
Kwon Ji-seok’s expression turned white.
It was only a verbal promise, but it was inevitable that Kwon Ji-seok’s reputation would be tarnished if Kwon Wol talked about it.
“What would you like?”
Kwon-wool asked in a calm voice. Kwon Ji-seok ground his teeth.
“… … Still can’t.”
Kwon-wool stared blankly at Kwon Ji-seok.
“Ah, it’s okay to look at me like that!”
“Isn’t the promise with my older brother that important?”
“No, not that… … that’s right… … therefore… … Actually, a little different problem… … .”
Hesitation appeared on Kwon Ji-seok’s face. After sighing a few times, Kwon Ji-seok confessed.
“… … It means you can’t clear the dungeon.”
The shocking truth indeed.