Chapter 361
“Congressman!”
“I-I’m fine.”
“Congressman!!”
“I’m 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 weren’t responsible for them.
“Senator McGlas, who was supposed to be protected by the Albuquerque clan, has been kidnapped!”
“Hooray! Oh, no. It’s 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.”
“But another member of the Congress has been kidnapped...”
“That’s not your problem! We need to protect you.”
“Yes, you’re right! Let’s depart!”
Most politicians were ready to leave, but...
“Senator McGlas has to be saved! I’ll be fine. Just go and save him!”
“I understand!”
“What are you doing... Oof... Nnngg!”
“Let’s 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 didn’t 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 would’ve 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. Wasn’t 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 Yeonseung’s response. Of course, it would be great if Choi Yeonseung knew how to use magic.
However, it wasn’t just about fighting; it was about responding to all kinds of situations. In Adaquaniel’s eyes, Choi Yeonseung didn’t have an inclination toward magic, so it was better for him to avoid using it. He shouldn’t waste time learning magic that didn’t suit him.
“You have to strengthen your powers.”
A constellation’s 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, hadn’t the collector constellation’s 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? I’m glad we’re on the same page then,” replied Adaquaniel with a refreshing smile.
Choi Yeonseung felt a slight twinge of conscience.
“In my opinion, it’s important to uncover the conspiracies of the constellations and recapture the territory of the Abyss, but I think it’s 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.
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, isn’t 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.
“Aren’t you from Myodusa?”
“Ah... That’s right.”
The moment the clan leader of Amikiri, Hamada, reached out, Myodusa’s clan leader shook hands with him.
“I guess you came after hearing about Dragon Industry.”
“That’s right.”
“It must be hard.”
A slight smile appeared on Hamada’s face, but it was a condescending, wry smile.
Myodusa's leader was fuming but kept his composure. He couldn’t start a fight in someone else’s company building.
Someone interrupted them, “You're trying in vain. I’m sorry. Don’t waste your time and just go home.”
“...”
“...”
Hamada had been the first one to have a condescending attitude, but he hadn’t 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 wasn’t 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 Chenggang’s words. How could he disregard the market price like that?
What hunter would accept such a terrible offer?!
“It doesn’t make sense... There’s no way the hunters would accept that!”
“We have something that you Japanese hunters don’t have.”
“??”
“It’s 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 didn’t give up.
“Dragon Industry won’t pick based on labor costs alone. They will consider the performance.”
“Haha, you’re 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 can’t believe you’re making such a ridiculous decision as the chairman of a company! I’m sure you picked them because they’re Korean!”
“...Then what are you going to do?” asked Choi Yeonseung, dumbfounded. It wasn’t 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...?
“...You’re being unfair!”
“Fine, I’m 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 didn’t 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.