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nThe American hunter leader, Ethan, laughed.

nHe got a call from Korea.

nHo Sung Lee made an order as Min Sung Kang’s representative for all hunter leaders to gather in Korea.

n‘If he had something to say, why didn’t he say something at the meeting instead of making us go there again?’

n“That rep bastard needs to learn his place.”

nEthan boiled with anger.

nAnd the same went for the other hunter leaders who got the call.

nEven if Ho Sung Lee was Min Sung Kang’s representative, they had no intention of giving him any respect.

nThat was because he was the head of a clan called Diamond Clan, whom they have never heard of.

nHe was just a pathetic man who they would’ve killed if he even gave them a glance before any of this happened.

nThe fact that they had to listen to someone like that made them feel sick, and since they didn’t even know if Min Sung Kang was alive, they weren’t sure if his orders were worth listening to.

nFor that reason, through a video call, the hunter leaders agreed that it was best that they act once Min Sung Kang’s whereabouts were confirmed.

nThey didn’t see a point in following Ho Sung Lee’s orders.

nBut Ethan thought differently.

n“I think we should go to Korea,” said Ethan softly to the hunter leaders on the screen.

nThe hunter leaders couldn’t understand why they had to listen to his orders.

nBut Ethan’s face looked stern.

n“This is the best situation to get a justification out of him.”

nIt wasn’t a bad idea to go to Korea, ask where Min Sung Kang was, and see how Ho Sung Lee would react to their push.

nIf he came off offensively, all they had to do was come off strong as well.

nWhile Min Sung Kang had a lot to lose, the hunter organizations all over the world didn’t.

nIt was all about image.

nIf Min Sung Kang was alive and was simply away for a while, he couldn’t threaten the hunter organization if they were the ones in power.

nAnd if that were to happen, the Korean organization would gain the image of an organization using force, and the citizens would naturally fear being dominated by them as a result.

nFor that reason, Ethan believed that they could negotiate.

nAfter all, they were a group while Min Sung Kang was pretty much an individual.

nCentral Institute was nothing but a ghost.

nHe didn’t forget that Min Sung Kang was the only one with power.

n“What if Min Sung Kang ignores that and attacks us? That could be possible knowing his personality.”

nThe Russian hunter leader made sense.

nIf he was right and Min Sung Kang ignored everything and used his force, there would be no way out.

n“Then do you want to just do as he says?”

nEthan’s question was heavy.

nThe worth of a nation versus an individual.

nRather than just having it stolen, it was much better to fight for it and then lose.

nThe hunter leaders decided to abandon their fear.

n“One person can’t rule over the world, and we don’t even know where Min Sung Kang is. So let’s go and teach Korea who’s boss.”

nThe hunter leaders agreed with Ethan.

nThey got ready to head over to Korea.

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nJi Yoo Kim looked worried.

nAnd Ho Sung Lee knew exactly why she looked that way.

n“They won’t surrender to power. They’ll probably try to bring political force using that as an excuse.”

nJi Yoo Kim spoke the truth, but Ho Sung Lee smirked.

n“I’m Min Sung Kang’s representative. I can’t allow anyone to insult him. That’s all I want to show them.”

nHo Sung Lee had already made up his mind, and Ji Yoo Kim must’ve realized she couldn’t talk him out of it because she looked like she just didn’t want things to get complicated.

nBut on the other hand, she also cheered Ho Sung Lee on.

nThey couldn’t proceed forward without running into conflict.

nThey had to overcome obstacles to get anywhere, so it was the right time for Ho Sung Lee to act this way.

nIn the end, they were fighting over who would take the lead.

nAll she was worried about was the possibility of the world’s hostility toward the hunter organizations shifting over to Min Sung Kang.

n“We’re here.”

nThe car stopped in front of the building, and Ho Sung Lee and Ji Yoo Kim got out of the car.

nThere was a crowd of reporters.

nHo Sung Lee and Ji Yoo Kim greeted them as they entered the building.

nHo Sung Lee’s heart pounded due to nervousness.

nHe was angry while also feeling tense.

nBut this kind of tension only made him feel more motivated and strong-willed.

nHowever, Ho Sung Lee continued to remind himself that he couldn’t fight based on emotions alone.

nThis was a fight for power.

nIf Min Sung Kang came back to a lot of work, that would prove that he was incompetent.

nWhen he came back, there had to be very little that he had to fix.

nThat was his role.

nHo Sung Lee was determined.

nThey passed the lobby, got in the elevator, and on their way up to the meeting room, Ho Sung Lee nor Ji Yoo Kim said a single thing.

nTheir silence meant something important.

nThat meant Ji Yoo Kim was going to trust Ho Sung Lee with it.

nHo Sung Lee’s face was filled with heavy responsibility for the first time in his life.

nDing!

nThe elevator doors opened and Ho Sung Lee entered the meeting room.

nHo Sung Lee walked toward the long table and sat at the head of the table.

nHe wasn’t doing it just to look high and aloft.

nHe was simply focused on protecting Min Sung Kang’s worth.

nHo Sung Lee waited for the hunter leaders to arrive with a sharp look in his eyes.

nHe normally wouldn’t have been able to look them in the eyes, but it was different now.

nAs long as he was Min Sung Kang’s representative, everyone was beneath his feet, and he had to be a great hunter who could dominate all of the other hunters in Min Sung Kang’s stead.

n“Would you like a warm cup of tea?” An employee asked.

nHo Sung Lee smiled at her.

n“I”d like a cold glass of water, please.”

nThe employee bowed and brought him a glass of water.

nHo Sung Lee drank the water while checking the time on his watch.

nHe came just in time which meant that the rest of them were late.

nEven 5 minutes and 10 minutes after Ho Sung Lee drank his water, they didn’t show up.

nIt was 15 minutes later when the hunter leaders began to appear one by one.

nThey didn’t even greet him and sat down with displeased faces.

nHo Sung Lee stared at them without a word and waited for them to fill the seats.

nIt was 40 minutes after when Ethan finally arrived.

nUntil then, the hunter leaders chatted amongst themselves and ignored Ho Sung Lee.

nIt was only when Ethan arrived that the hunter leaders shut their mouths.

nHo Sung Lee smirked and put a cigarette in his mouth.

nHe lit it and smoked it as he scanned the hunter leaders.

nIn the midst of the silence, the Russian hunter leader glared at Ho Sung Lee and opened his mouth.

n“Seeing how you called us busy hunter leaders to Korea, there must’ve been a good reason.”

nThat was his way of telling him to get to the point.

nHo Sung Lee continued to smoke his cigarette while staring at the hunter leader before nodding and throwing his cigarette away.

nIn response, the hunter leaders either knitted their brows or glared at him.

nHo Sung Lee laughed back.

n“I’m curious about something. Whoever can answer me, please do.”

n“…”

nThe hunter leaders looked at Ho Sung Lee with displeased faces.

n“What makes you so confident to defy me?”

nIn response, the hunter leaders either smirked or laughed.

nThe Russian hunter leader glared at Ho Sung Lee and opened his mouth.

n“I’m sure you’ve seen on the news that Min Sung Kang has disappeared. I actually want to ask you what makes you so demanding.”

nHo Sung Lee tilted his head.

n“I can’t give you any information on Min Sung Kang. It’s top secret. I think you’re all misunderstanding something. Do you know?”

nThe hunter leaders looked at Ho Sung Lee as if they were asking what he meant.

n“All of you put together don’t stand a chance against me,” said Ho Sung Lee while lifting his chin.

nThe hunter leaders fell silent before bursting into laughter.

nHo Sung Lee watched the hunter leaders almost fall over backward before opening his mouth.

n“You’ve made a few mistakes. First, you tried to taint Min Sung Kang’s image. Second, you tried to mess with him.”

nHo Sung Lee’s eyes fell low.

n“As his representative, I want to hold you accountable. And I thought about how. Since you’re too weak anyway, this world doesn’t need you.”

nThe hunter leaders’ faces stiffened as they all stared at Ho Sung Lee.

nHo Sung Lee continued, “What did you do when the black tower appeared or when the devils invaded the earth?”

nHo Sung Lee smiled and continued, “I don’t think it’d be a loss if you disappeared right now…”

nJi Yoo Kim looked at Ho Sung Lee anxiously and Ethan just laughed.

n“What a pathetic threat. Do you really think you can kill us without Min Sung Kang?” Ethan asked with a killer gaze.

nIn response, Ho Sung Lee laughed.

n“It wouldn’t be hard at all to kill you. I’m just afraid you could be useful later on.”

n“Even if you have the power, don’t you know that what you just said could make the citizens think you’re inhumane?” Ethan asked.

nHo Sung Lee looked back and smiled.

n“Of course, I do. But I can take all the blame for that.”

nIn response, the hunter leaders’ faces turned pale.

nHo Sung Lee slammed the table and got up.

n“The point is…”

nHo Sung Lee began to show off a strong presence that not even he had given to anyone before.

nHo Sung Lee glared at the hunter leaders and uttered, “You tried to mess with Min Sung Kang… That’s all I care about.”

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