Chapter 359

Chapter 359

What?

Choi Yeonseung was puzzled by Antonys reaction.

Bang!

Antony banged his fist hard on the table and shouted, This is too much! Youre not even thinking about keeping me here! Youre openly trying to get rid of me!

Oh, you were thinking of staying? asked Choi Yeonseung, embarrassed.

At his response, Antony paused. He hadnt actually thought about what he would do. He was going to think about it after being acknowledged and satisfying his pride...

I... have.

What? Really?

Choi Yeonseung was surprised. He had heard that hunters rarely stayed in a clan or a company after reaching A-grade. In any case, who wouldve expected someone as arrogant and annoying as Antony to stay in the clan?

Then please. It would be great to have an A-grade hunter left in the clan.

T-thats right. Thanks, thats reassuring

Alright, I have a schedule, so Ill be going now. There are so many problems and incidents these days that I feel like Im going crazy.

Y-yes.

Before Antony could do anything, Choi Yeonseung got up and walked away.

Other hunters in the Icarus clan saw Antony coming out and questioned him.

Hey, Schneider. When are you leaving?

I bet youll leave in a week. Gutierrez bet against it. Please leave in one week.

Stop being mean, guys... I think that even if Schneider leaves, hell only do it after a week. Lets all bet fairly and not play tricks.

...

Antony was furious at how happy his colleagues looked, thinking that he would leave the clan.

Im not leaving!

What?! Why?

Hey! Since youve become A-grade, you should also become independent! How long are you going to be a slave of the clan? asked Ernest, the leader of Icarus, with a dumbfounded expression.

...Is that what you think of our clan?

N-no, Ernest. Thats not it...

Shut up and come forward.

***

By the way, I havent heard how Schneider got promoted to A-grade.

Choi Yeonseung was puzzled when he came out of the clans base.

A-grade and B-grade were one step apart, but making that step was never easy.

Hunter Antony Schneider has been the most accomplished member of the clan lately. The same goes for other hunters. In fact, according to our analysis of the clan members, there are at least two or three more hunters who can reach A-grade.

!

Choi Yeonseung was surprised by this.

Was Antony that good?

In fact, Choi Yeonseung was convinced of Antonys abilities when he saw a video of him. Aside from his magic, Antonys martial arts ability had increased drastically.

Attacking with magic from a distance and using martial arts to widen the distance back if the opponent got too closeit sounded simple enough, but it actually took a lot of skill and talent to be able to combine magic and martial arts efficiently.

Not only did Antony have to learn magic and martial arts together, but he also had to be prepared to use the two skills in a flawless combo. Learning both magic and martial arts at the same time posed the risk of being second-rate in both of them, but it was great that Antony had managed to pull it off.

But Hunter Antony Schneider doesnt get much recognition from other hunters, so its a bit...

Um

Choi Yeonseung nodded at the secretarys words. Certainly, Antony was the kind of hunter that didnt get recognition, even though he deserved it, because he kept running his mouth.

Not all A-grade hunters were good leaders or had good personalities.

Indeed, I dont think its possible for Antony to lead other hunters in raids.

The secretary looked at Choi Yeonseung and said, Well, its great to have a new A-grade hunter in the clan. Dragon Hwang would be very pleased if he heard it.

Youre right. He kept complaining that there was a ton of money being poured into the clan every year only to get no results. Im sure hell be happy.

If they were to target one of the many factories on Dragon Industrys side, Choi Yeonseung would get really mad...

I warn you. Next time, Senator Nelson will die.

...??

Choi Yeonseung was flustered upon hearing the unexpected name. Then the secretary, whom Choi Yeonseung was carrying with one hand, said with a shaky voice, ...Cho-Choi Yeonseung! Senator Nelson is one of the biggest names in American politics, and he thinks well of our Dragon Industry!

...Does that mean that hes the one whom weve bribed?

N-no Its legitimate lobbying! Its legal!

Surprisingly, it wasnt illegal in the United States for businessmen to give money to politicians. It had gotten to the point that being a lobbyist was an actual job. These people went to politicians and gave them money in exchange for certain things.

In addition, this is what Dragon Hwang did!

I see. Gyeongryong hyung didnt do such things when he was in South Korea. America really corrupted him.

Hwang Gyeongryong used to say that all politicians should die when living in South Korea, but after he became chairman, he gave plenty of money to politicians.

No... Its not illegal...

Choi Yeonseung and the American secretary had different views on this. In any case, their conversation baffled the hunters sent by the explosion constellation.

Arent you afraid that Nelson will die?

What... Ill protect him, okay?

...

The hunters were even more baffled by how disinterested Choi Yeonseung seemed when he said that he would protect the senator.

Youll never be able to stop us. If one of us fails, well send two. If two fail, well send four!

Dont be a fool! You think Choi Yeonseung only has one politician under his thumb? You have to kill more than half the members of the Congress! shouted the secretary.

...I appreciate you being angry for my sake, but please dont shout something like that. Im embarrassed.

Choi Yeonseung covered the secretarys mouth. He shouldnt brag about such things!

But why would the explosion constellation target Senator Nelson out of all people?

If Choi Yeonseung were the explosion constellation, he wouldve targeted his old colleagues or facilities in South Korea, or the facilities of Dragon Industry, not a senator.

-Perhaps from the explosion constellations perspective, a senator is much greater.

The goddess of sloth wasnt very surprised. Human relationships and responsibilities made no sense to constellations. Rather, a senator who could quickly pass a new bill if contacted felt like a much more important person.

Hearing the explanation annoys me even more.

Surrender now...

Bam!

Choi Yeonseung didnt want to hear it any longer and blew away the hunter.

Call uh That senator!

Y-Yes!

***

Senator Nelson was puzzled by the sudden call.

Choi Yeonseung? Ahh! Hunter Choi Yeonseung! Its surprising for him to contact me directly like this, Nelson said warmly. Considering the money he had received so far from Dragon Industry, he was naturally pleased to hear from Choi Yeonseung.

Why is he contacting me? Does he want to have a meal with me?

A meal with a rich friend was always a pleasant one. Nelson had an expectant look on his face as he asked the secretary who answered the phone.

The secretary replied reluctantly, He said that you might die...?

...

Nelsons expression stiffened. If this was a joke, it was in poor taste.

Please ask what hes talking about...

Shatter!

...Aaahh! I cant believe that what Hunter Choi Yeonseung said is true! The windows of the car shattered and Nelson screamed as people suddenly flew in.

No, Senator! Were here to protect you!

...Couldnt you just contact me beforehand and get in the car normally?!

The hunters pretended not to hear it. They couldnt say that Choi Yeonseung had told them to make such an entrance.