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nChapter 120: Chapter 120

nIn response to Woong Jang’s suggestion, Min Sung scoffed.

n‘I can do this.’

n‘I’ve already done it once, so I can do it again.’

nMin Sung began to cook more egg rolls with much confidence.

nJust as he did before, he prepared the ingredients and added salt and pepper to the egg rolls.

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nDespite having done it the same way, the result was much worse.

nMin Sung stared down at the egg rolls with glaring eyes.

nHe didn’t want to believe that he made them.

nMin Sung felt frustrated at the thought that there was a problem with his cooking abilities.

nThe egg rolls showed patches of burnt spots and even the areas that looked all right irritated his tongue with saltiness.

nWithin Min Sung’s eyes was a look of hatred.

n“What’s wrong with me?”

nIn response to Min Sung’s utterance toward the egg rolls, Woong Jang smiled and opened his mouth.

n“Sir. I’m afraid I might be crossing the line if I talk to you about cooking.”

n“That’s okay. Say it.”

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nWoong Jang thought for a moment before he continued,

n“The way I see it, you’re not ordinary. I’m not saying this because you’re a hunter. From the very first moment I met you, I sensed that you’re not an ordinary person.”

nWoong Jang smiled at Min Sung and continued,

n“And I think there must be a reason for that.”

n“And that has something to do with my cooking?”

n“Perhaps.”

nMin Sung smiled.

n“That’s interesting.”

n“It’s possible… that your heart is stiff. It’s cracked like a dry land, and your heart has become a sterile land.”

n“…”

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nMin Sung stared into space with no response.

n“You could say these two factors are the most important things when cooking. The first is to pour love into making food for someone else, and the second is to have detailed interest in what you’re cooking.”

nMin Sung knitted his brows.

nWoong Jang continued,

n“But you don’t have to worry too much. You have yet to lose your appreciation for food. And seeing from your attitude toward life, I think you can become a good chef.”

nMin Sung smiled bitterly.

nWoong Jang looked back at him with a soft smile.

n“I think time will solve the issue.”

nMin Sung clenched on his teeth with a stiffened face.

n“So… you’re saying this cooking represents my heart,” Min Sung uttered while looking down at his burnt egg rolls.

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nWoong Jang laughed.

n“Don’t take it to heart. You’re a hero who’s saving the world, and that’s a huge responsibility.”

n“Who are you calling a hero? I don’t feel burdened by it at all.”

nMin Sung left the kitchen.

nWoong Jang looked at Min Sung with warm eyes as he proceeded to the living room.

n***

nWhile the world hunters took their items and experienced pain, the American hunters also returned to the assembly.

nAs soon as they returned, the atmosphere became awkward.

nAmongst allies that originally got along well, there was now a wall between them.

nHowever, Ethan firmly believed that the wall could be knocked down, so he didn’t feel uneasy.

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nHe was just annoyed about Samchunkyo.

nEthan took a look around him.

nThe hunters except for Ji Yoo Kim were excited at the thought of the item while the Korean hunters just stood still.

n‘Are they not going to take the item?’

nEthan was suspicious of them but then let out a laugh.

nThere was no way that the weakest country wouldn’t eat the item… But why were the Korean hunters watching in jealousy?

nEthan walked to Ji Yoo Kim to confirm.

n“Everyone else looks like they’re partying. Why don’t you seem excited?”

nEthan asked.

n“We can’t take something that we can’t trust. We’re the only hunters who can fight the monsters.”

n“Are you really not taking it? Wow. I thought you’d be the first.”

nJi Yoo Kim turned away to ignore Ethan.

nEthan took a look at the Korean hunters.

nThey looked like they desperately wanted to take the item as well.

n“I feel like your underlings feel differently,” Ethan criticized.

nHowever, Ji Yoo Kim didn’t respond.

n“It looks like things will get harder for the weakest country thanks to their foolish general.”

n“I’m in a position where I only have one Korean hunter to rely on, but doesn’t that go for all the other world hunters?”

nGroan.

nHearing her rely on Min Sung Kang left him with no response.

nHe had forgotten for a while.

nThat Min Sung Kang was a Korean hunter.

nHowever…

n“I hope you don’t change your mind.”

nEthan turned around and laughed.

nMin Sung Kang.

nIt didn’t seem like he had particular feelings toward Korea.

nHe was clearly not being treated as he should by Korea compared to his capabilities.

nIn other words, there were a lot of opportunities left open.

nUgh!

n‘That dumb bitch.’

nEverything could be solved with money.

nFrom what he had seen from Min Sung Kang, there was plenty of room for conciliation.

nSeeing how he took trillions from them, he was definitely greedy for money.

n‘It might be possible to use that strong hunter as a weapon.’

nIf he couldn’t be enemies with him, all he had to do was turn him into an ally.

n‘I’m going to steal Min Sung Kang from Ji Yoo Kim once and for all.’

nEthan opened his eyes wide.

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nHo Sung Lee was resting inside the car when the thought of the Black Tower made him smile.

nHe was scared he would die after meeting a devil, but thanks to the world hunters, he earned some more time.

n‘In any case, what will Min Sung Kang do with 1 trillion won?’

nHo Sung Lee imagined what he would do with that much money.

n“Hahaha!”

nJust the thought of it made him laugh, but 1 trillion won didn’t seem realistic to him.

n“That lucky bastard. I can’t believe he sold a sword to the hunters for 1 trillion won. That’s legendary. But how is he going to spend all that?”

nWhile he marveled at Min Sung Kang’s level, the phone rang.

nIt was his master, Min Sung Kang.

n“This bastard. Ahem.”

nHo Sung Lee cleared his throat and answered the phone respectfully.

n“Yes, Sir. This is Ho Sung Lee.”

nI’m going to rest abroad for the time being. Don’t bother me with any useless calls.

n“Oh… I see. Sure. Then shall I wait for you in Korea?”

nPick up Bowl’s clothes when they’re ready, and look for a house with a helicopter pad. Hire a helicopter pilot, and make it so that we can use the helicopter at the Warp Gate whenever we want.

nClack.

n“Gasp… A helicopter and a landing pad? Wow, that’s crazy… Okay.”

nHo Sung Lee came back to his senses and looked at his phone.

n“But why did he hang up without listening to my response? Am I his servant? Am I his slave?”

nHo Sung Lee grumbled but then realized that he sort of was. He then put a cigarette in his mouth and got out of the car.

nSince he was a little far from the assembly, the sky was clear.

nThe thought of getting a break from Min Sung Kang’s shadow made him a lot happier.

n“Anyway… a helicopter. His scale is at a whole another level. But how many requests was that? And what? Don’t call him with anything useless. I wouldn’t call him anyway.”

nHo Sung Lee let out a sigh before tilting his head.

n“Does that mean he’ll take care of his own meals?”

nHe thought for a while and decided he would research restaurants anyway just in case Min Sung Kang gave him sh*t.

n“I don’t know where he’s going, and I can’t even ask him… How am I supposed to do any research? He’s so much work. I’m getting sick and tired of him.”

nHo Sung Lee threw out his cigarette and got into the car to head to the airport.

n“I want to take the Warp Gate, too. The plane takes too long… With the Warp Gate, it will only take a minute.”

nHo Sung Lee stepped on the pedal in jealousy.

n***

nEthan recovered his relationship with the other world hunters.

nSince the Black Tower was a shared objective, no good came out of them having a bad relationship.

nA new meeting took place within the tent.

nThey would attempt to raid the 9th floor without Min Sung Kang.

nThe meeting was shorter than expected.

nSince all of the hunters grew stronger thanks to the item, they were all eager to check their new capabilities.

nFrom what they saw with the American hunters, they could now beat at least one devil.

nThey all thought that it was possible for them to clear the 9th floor.

nThat was why the meeting ended early.

n“Then let’s go to the tower tomorrow morning.”

nIn response to Ethan’s confirmation, everyone nodded.

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nThe next morning.

nThe squad finished their preparations for the mission.

nThe members took a boat toward the Black Tower.

nAs a result of their experience, they got off the boat at the correct point and began to swim.

nThey then got sucked up by the tower and arrived on the 1st floor.

nThe world hunters, who were squeezing out water from their clothes, showed looks of greed in their eyes.

nThey eagerly anticipated the appearance of a monster.

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