Chapter 361

Congressman!

I-Im fine.

Congressman!!

Im also fine...

The nearby hunters first checked on the politicians they were in charge of. The most important thing was to make sure that the people they had to protect were fine!

Whoever was gone, they werent responsible for them.

Senator McGlas, who was supposed to be protected by the Albuquerque clan, has been kidnapped!

Hooray! Oh, no. Its not hooray! You despicable bastards!

The hunters tried their best to act distressed and rushed to speak to the politicians they were in charge of.

Congressman, you have to leave.N♡vεlB¡n: Transforming Moments into Memories.

But another member of the Congress has been kidnapped...

Thats not your problem! We need to protect you.

Yes, youre right! Lets depart!

Most politicians were ready to leave, but

Senator McGlas has to be saved! Ill be fine. Just go and save him!

I understand!

What are you doing... Oof Nnngg!

Lets go!

Some politicians urged the hunters to go and save Senator McGlas, but the hunters quickly shut them up and left with them. They did this simply because they didnt want to get involved with a clan that had failed to do its job.

Hey! Together...

...

The hunters of the Albuquerque clan were speechless as they saw all the hunters leave in less than a minute. Of course, they also wouldve run away if they had the chance, but

You bastards!

At times like this, the Albuquerque hunters understood why some politicians insisted that special laws were needed for hunters. Wasnt it because hunters only cared about themselves that the country was in this state?

***

What do you think is the first thing you should do?

...Magic?

Adaquaniel shook her head at Choi Yeonseungs response. Of course, it would be great if Choi Yeonseung knew how to use magic.

However, it wasnt just about fighting; it was about responding to all kinds of situations. In Adaquaniels eyes, Choi Yeonseung didnt have an inclination toward magic, so it was better for him to avoid using it. He shouldnt waste time learning magic that didnt suit him.

You have to strengthen your powers.

A constellations power.

As a constellation, Choi Yeonseung had been collecting various powers from his enemies or as rewards for his contributions. Adaquaniel was advising him to hone those powers.

Indeed...

Choi Yeonseung recalled the Shadow Crown skill that he had obtained from the Noble Crown Collector. Even he, an outsider to magic, could see that Shadow Crown was a good skill.

In fact, hadnt the collector constellations household member used that power to defeat angels like Illaphael?

The first one is...

Adaquaniel interrupted, First of all, I need you to improve your Future Sight.

...

Oh, sorry, were you trying to say something?

Adaquaniel cocked her head because it seemed like Choi Yeonseung had been trying to say something.

Choi Yeonseung quickly changed his words and said, Ah, I was also about to say Future Sight.

Oh, really? Im glad were on the same page then, replied Adaquaniel with a refreshing smile.

Choi Yeonseung felt a slight twinge of conscience.

In my opinion, its important to uncover the conspiracies of the constellations and recapture the territory of the Abyss, but I think its equally important to maintain peace on Earth.

It had been a while since she started learning stocks from Aine, so Adaquaniel already had a decent understanding as to how things worked on Earth.

Advancing into the Abyss territory was the offense, and protecting Earth was the defense. More often than not, the defense was more important than the offense.

Since they worked in the same industry, he could immediately recognize all the hunters even though they wore suits.

The clan leader of Amikiri...! In addition, isnt that the Black Sword Sect?

They were all great clans.

The Japanese clan Amikiri was one of the best clans in Shikoku. It was clear they had come this time to land a good contract with Dragon Industry.

The Black Sword Sect, a clan from China, was also a formidable opponent. They had such strong hunters that they were constantly in the top ten clans in Shanghai. Rumor had it that the Chinese government was also giving the Black Sword Sect full support.

Arent you from Myodusa?

Ah... Thats right.

The moment the clan leader of Amikiri, Hamada, reached out, Myodusas clan leader shook hands with him.

I guess you came after hearing about Dragon Industry.

Thats right.

It must be hard.

A slight smile appeared on Hamadas face, but it was a condescending, wry smile.

Myodusa's leader was fuming but kept his composure. He couldnt start a fight in someone elses company building.

Someone interrupted them, You're trying in vain. Im sorry. Dont waste your time and just go home.

...

...

Hamada had been the first one to have a condescending attitude, but he hadnt expected that someone else would ridicule others so blatantly.

The clan leader of the Black Sword Sect, Wei Chenggang, looked down at the other hunters, his eyes full of arrogance.

Do you have something that backs up your arrogance? Hamada asked, flustered. In reality, Myodusa was a small clan that could be ignored, but the Amikiri clan wasnt to be disregarded.

Amikiri most likely had more hunters that were C-grade and above than the Black Sword Sect.

How much are you thinking for the basic salary? It probably starts at ten thousand dollars. We start at five thousand.

...?!?

Hamada was taken aback by Wei Chenggangs words. How could he disregard the market price like that?

What hunter would accept such a terrible offer?!

It doesnt make sense... Theres no way the hunters would accept that!

We have something that you Japanese hunters dont have.

??

Its patriotism.

...

Hamada and the Myodusa clan leader realized what was actually going on. It was clear that the Chinese government ordered the clans to pay their hunters less.

Something like that was only possible in China.

This type of dirty...

Hamada didnt give up.

Dragon Industry wont pick based on labor costs alone. They will consider the performance.

Haha, youre being so funny. Do you know of any A-grade monster raids that are currently going on? Security-related work is all about labor costs.

The two clan leaders glared at each other; the atmosphere was very intense.

That was when Choi Yeonseung came down and said, Thank you for coming. We have decided to make this deal with the Myodusa clan.

...!!

...Un... Unacceptable! This is preferential treatment!

Hamada was speechless, whereas Wei Chenggang erupted in anger.

I cant believe youre making such a ridiculous decision as the chairman of a company! Im sure you picked them because theyre Korean!

...Then what are you going to do? asked Choi Yeonseung, dumbfounded. It wasnt like he had contacted the Black Sword Sect to offer them a position. They had come to him and asked to consider them.

This was their reaction for not picking them?

...Youre being unfair!

Fine, Im a dishonest person, so get out of here already. Does anybody else have any complaints?

I have no complaints, said Hamada, quickly changing his attitude. He didnt want to be scolded for being arrogant like the leader of the Black Sword Sect.

Wei Chenggang looked at Hamada with an expression of betrayal. He had thought Hamada would take his side.