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nChapter 109: Episode 109

n“Really? Do you mean that, Master?”

n“Yeah.”

n“Wowww!”

nBowl was excited as if his parents offered to take him to the amusement park and ran over to Min Sung while dancing from side to side.

nHo Sung Lee gulped and stared at Min Sung.

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nHe was hoping something would be given to him as well.

nHowever.

n“What?”

nMin Sung looked at him in a different way from how he looked at Bowl.

n‘… Damn it.’

n***

nThey left the Black Tower and stepped on land.

nHo Sung Lee was swimming with all his might to keep up with Min Sung just like last time.

nIn the meantime, Min Sung sat on a rock and looked at the Black Tower.

nSo far, its lights were on up until the 8th floor.

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nBut even above that floor, there were many more floors.

nHe didn’t know when he would clear all of those floors, but since he could get new items in exchange for killing devils, it was like killing two birds with one stone.

nUnlike in the Demonic Realm, he could just continue to go up the stairs as if it was a game.

nAnd he was planning to help Bowl grow.

nIf he could make Bowl into an undead, it was possible that he didn’t have to do anything on the floors to come.

nAfter all, the devils didn’t keep on coming like in the Demonic Realm.

nOf course, it was likely that more devils of higher levels could be found on the upper floors, but as long as he stepped up as needed, there wasn’t much of a problem.

nWhile he waited for Ho Sung Lee, Min Sung felt many people staring at him.

nAmong the gazes were suspicions surrounding the investigation team’s disappearance, and on top of that, they were just curious.

nThey were staring at him as if he was a monster.

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nMin Sung looked back at them with a gaze that was a combination of unhappiness and annoyance.

nA huge Aura came from within Min Sung’s body.

nHunters, who instinctively sensed the danger from the strong Aura, quickly looked away.

nAs the hunters went away one by one, Min Sung looked at Ho Sung Lee, who was swimming on the shore.

nAt that moment, Ji Yoo Kim approached Min Sung.

n“There’s an investigation team that chased after you and Ho Sung. They’re missing at the moment, and the American hunter who spoke with Ho Sung was found dead. So the American side is suspicious of you, Min Sung.”

nMin Sung didn’t answer and just stared at Ho Sung Lee, who was slowly approaching.

nJi Yoo Kim stared at Min Sung.

n“Min Sung, America will definitely do something. They won’t just sit back. They will do anything to keep their rank.”

n“So?”

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n“It doesn’t hurt to be careful. Who knows what they’re capable of?”

n“Ji Yoo Kim.”

nMin Sung called her name and looked around at her.

nIn response to Min Sung’s gaze, she was a little nervous, but she looked back at him anyway.

nMin Sung slowly opened his lips.

n“The power of a miscellaneous hunter.”

nHe sighed and continued,

n“It seems like you were quite adored for that power, but you’re completely incapable.”

nIn response to Min Sung’s cold words, Ji Yoo Kim’s face grew pale.

n“Get a hold of yourself, Ji Yoo.”

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n“… What do you mean by that?”

n“You’re trying to use justice as an excuse to obtain power for Korea.”

n“That’s not true,” Ji Yoo Kim immediately refuted.

n“If that’s not the case, don’t mess around. You just look pathetic.”

n“…”

nJi Yoo Kim looked at Min Sung with widened eyes.

n“The only reason why I left you alone is because you’re a Miscellaneous hunter and a part of the Central Institute. You’re incapable, but you still have power over the organization, and you do your job as the only person fit for the role. That’s why I left you alone.”

nMin Sung stared at Ji Yoo Kim with cold eyes and continued,

n“Don’t even think about saying nonsense about being a weak country and relying on anyone. You’re not just pathetic now, but you’re tiring me out.”

nJi Yoo Kim couldn’t speak anymore.

nIn order to hide her shaken expression, she turned away.

nIt appeared that she was blaming herself for her lack of power.

nAnd Min Sung saw that as Ji Yoo Kim’s pathetic nature.

nAt that moment, Ho Sung Lee squeezed out water from his clothes and stood in front of Min Sung.

n“Huff! Huff! Sir! Huff! Huff! Let’s go.”

nAs Ho Sung Lee panted and dried his face off, he sensed a heavy feeling between him, Min Sung and Ji Yoo Kim.

nMin Sung got up from the rock and began walking, and Ho Sung Lee simply followed with a confused look on his face.

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nWhile driving, Ho Sung Lee continued to mind Min Sung.

nIt almost seemed like Ji Yoo Kim was crying.

nIt was surprising that a capable woman of the Central Institute was crying, and he wondered what happened.

nBowl crawled out of Min Sung’s pocket and sat on top of his lap.

n“Ugh… Ugh…”

nBowl made sounds as if he was in pain.

nHo Sung Lee glanced at Bowl and asked,

n“Bowl, what’s wrong with you?”

nEven Min Sung looked down at Bowl on his lap.

n“Ugh, I hate the sunlight… Ugh…”

nBowl squirmed on top of Min Sung’s thighs as if he was uncomfortable.

n“He’s miserable because he got too much sunlight. I think he was holding it in until now.”

n“You mean Bowl?”

n“Yeah. While I eat, look for a defense item store. Look into protecting him from the sunlight and make him something that he can wear. As soon as possible.”

n“Yes, Sir.”

nHo Sung Lee minded him but then built up his courage.

n“But Sir. The general of Central Institute doesn’t look so good. Did something happen?”

nHo Sung Lee used all his courage to ask the question.

n“I just told her she’s incapable, that’s all.”

nHo Sung Lee dripped in cold sweat.

n‘Is that what happened?’

nAn insult using facts.

nIt was very Min Sung Kang to say that to her face.

nHe was an impressive character.

nHow could he say such a thing to such a beautiful woman?

nHo Sung Lee couldn’t understand it.

nHe really lives in his own world.

nIn some ways, he was jealous.

n‘Maybe he’s living his best life…’

n“Let’s eat.”

n“Where would you like to go?”

n“The most expensive beef place in Korea,” Min Sung replied while looking out the window.

n“Sure. Ho Sung Lee’s Hochelin Guide! Off we go!”

n“Just shut up and keep driving.”

n“… Yes, Sir.”

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nBowl started acting cute in front of Min Sung as if he was no longer in pain.

nHe acted like a typical pet.

nIt was a relief that he felt better, but Min Sung still thought that he had to make him a shield.

nMin Sung and Ho Sung Lee arrived in Korea through the Warp Gate. And then they arrived at the beef restaurant with the most expensive prices in Korea.

nSince he already tried pork, it was time to eat beef.

nAnd while he was at it, he wanted to try the best kind in order to relieve some stress.

nIf it was expensive, it was bound to be of top-notch quality.

nHis heart fluttered with excitement.

nThe place that Ho Sung Lee reserved was a store that looked like a high-class traditional house.

nHwarang Ribs

nJust like the front sign, the place looked vibrant and fancy.

nAs soon as they entered, a dressed-up manager led them to their room.

n“Enjoy.”

nHo Sung Lee gave a 90-degree bow.

nMin Sung didn’t even look at him and entered the room before opening the menu.

nHwarang Raw Ribs (Korean beef) 94,000 won

nHwarang Raw Ribs, marinated (Korean beef) 96,000 won

nHwarang Rib Eye (Korean beef) 95,000 won

nKorean Special Sirloin (Korean beef) 67,000 won

nMin Sung ordered two orders of the rib eye and one order of the raw ribs.

nThe manager smiled warmly. The manager took back the menus and left the room.

nWhile Min Sung wiped his hands with a wet towel.

nRattle.

nThe door opened, and an employee set up the table with the basics.

nThe basic side dishes were simple.

nThe first thing he saw was the watery kimchi.

nHe tried it with a spoon, and it had a refreshing flavor.

nThe next side dish was the grilled deodeok roots.

nIt was marinated well, and the scent was very pleasant to the nostrils.

nAs he enjoyed the grilled deodeok roots, the brazier’s flame came in.

nAt the same time, another employee brought in the raw ribs.

nThe meat showed off perfect cuts as well as a sensational marbling texture.

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