Chapter 421

Chapter 421

Wh What?! Uh, how are you still alive...?

Thats what you have to say now?

Choi Yeonseung looked at the official in bewilderment. Wasnt he from the same country as these hunters?

The Japanese hunters were likely thinking the same, given that they were glaring at the official with venom in their eyes.

Uh, n-no Im glad youre alive! We were putting all our efforts into searching for you guys!

Hearing that, Russian clan members next to the official shook their heads.

He didnt ask for anything.

I was preparing the paperwork!

...Are you actually crazy?

The Russian clan hunters were more and more amazed by this official. How could he blatantly lie like this with a straight face?

The official noticed how the atmosphere was and quickly changed tactics.

O-of course, you might feel betrayed because I didnt take action right away But, hunters of the Namahage clan, this has all been for your sake and for the sake of our country! Why dont we just rejoice that everything turned out well? If I hadnt done anything, it wouldnt have been good for you either!

...

Nakao frowned, knowing what the official was talking about.

Hunters had to follow certain rules.

Choi Yeonseung and the other A-grade hunters had rescued the hunters trapped in the dungeon and helped them recover after the dungeon explosion. Such deeds would always be rewarded after the raid.

However, rumors were sometimes more powerful than tight contracts.

If left unchecked, rumors would quickly spread among the overseas hunters that the Japanese hunters were just a bunch of helpless amateurs. If that happened, they wouldnt manage to get help when it mattered the most.

Naturally, the Japanese government and the Namahage clan had to compensate Choi Yeonseung and the other A-grade hunters accordingly.

Considering that Kohei Nakao was an A-grade hunter, his life had a high price, which meant that those who saved him would receive a very generous sum of money.

However, there was one way to get out of this mess

Blame the other party and fight dirty!

The Japanese official was blaming Choi Yeonseung and his hunters for the sudden explosion of the dungeon. This tactic would be beneficial for the Namahage clan as well, not just for the officials reputation.

This way, they could avoid taking responsibility for their failure, but also avoid compensating Choi Yeonseung and his squad.

You insane bastard!

Get the hell out of here! You think well sell our souls to save your sorry ass?!

You piece of shit!

?!?

However, the Japanese hunters vehemently opposed the official. In this situation, even the most brazen hunters would find his suggestion shameful.

None of these Japanese hunters were despicable enough to throw Choi Yeonseung under the bus after he had saved them from dying. They had entered the dungeon before him as competitors, but he had still rescued them.

You... Youll regret this...

I think youre the one wholl regret it! a Russian clan leader warned firmly. Get out of here before I formally complain to the Japanese government.

The raid team led by Choi Yeonseung did their best to deal with the aftermath of the dungeon explosion. On top of that, he succeeded in rescuing other people. I wont allow you to put the blame on them.

...

Seeing that nobody was on his side, the official stopped trying to argue with the hunters. He merely nodded with a dazed look on his face.

Seeing this, the Chinese official clicked his tongue and said, This is what happens when hunters lack patriotism.

...

The returning Chinese hunters looked bewildered by the officials words. What the hell was he saying in this situation?

A Russian clan hunter asked in disbelief, Are you trying to persuade the hunters to avoid responsibility after all thats happened?

What? What persuasion?

Ah, did we misunderstand?

Its not persuasion. Its an order.

...

This guy has a screw loose...

Bam!

Ma Jun, Chinas A-grade hunter, couldnt stand it anymore and blew off the officials head. He then turned around with a bewildered expression.

Uh...

A monster killed him.

Lets just say he was killed by a monster.

@Kim_Sanggi

-Arent the Russian hunters saying this just because Hanseong Group has several companies in Russia? It doesnt make sense otherwise.

Hey, you dont know anything, so stop running your mouth. Does our Shilka clan seem like that kind of clan to you?

Is this bastard insulting our clan? Lets fight in a clan battle, you asshole!

Theres no need to do a clan battle. Lets just meet up and settle this.

-I apologize for insulting your clan with my ignorant words.It has nothing to do with the clan, so please

The Korean hunters knew why Han Seha was called Mad Dog, so they replied on social media that Boris statement about her was nonsense. However, the Russian hunters and citizens replied aggressively and even threatened them.

In the eyes of those whom Han Seha had saved, the Korean hunters were just jealous of her.

Moreover, the Russian hunters werent the only ones who testified to her exemplary character. In addition to the hunters serving the angel constellation, the Japanese and Chinese hunters also praised Choi Yeonseung and Han Seha for averting the crisis.

Everybody knew that Choi Yeonseung had a great personality, so no one was surprised when he was showered with praise.

However, it was really hard to accept that Han Seha had a good personality. What was even more shocking was the fact that many people were actually buying it after seeing the news.

In this situation, the ordinary citizens, who had never met Han Seha in person, would naturally think that the Korean media was rotten for trying to slander the image of a righteous A-grade hunter.

-The media are just too much.Last time, they wrote an article saying that she destroyed the entrance of a newspaper office.

-Those reporters just want to ruin her image for no reason!

-No, youre wrong!I saw Hunter Han Seha beat up fifteen clan hunters!

-Im sure they did something to deserve it.

-Yeah. Thats why you shouldnt trust the media.

-Which clans testified that Han Seha ?Those clans are the biggest problem.

The Korean hunters were so frustrated that they were on the verge of going crazy, but they couldnt swim against the tide.

-Hunter Han Seha and Hunter Choi Yeonseung were awarded the Order of Friendship, Russias highest medal...

-Highly praised by the Russian clans!The sales of Hanseong Electronics soars in Russia. Is a second Hallyu wave coming?

Choi Yeonseung and the Icarus hunters were resting as more events unfolded.

The Russian clans were in pursuit of the nightmare demons who had escaped through the siege. All that was left was to wait for the Russian government to conduct the medal awards ceremony.

Of course, Choi Yeonseung couldnt just rest and wait.

I have to look for any useful hunters.

As a constellation, he felt that the more he ruled his kingdom, the more essential it was to attract more talents, regardless of whether they would be his household members or mere subordinates.

At the end of the day, wouldnt it be profitable to attract as many people as possible, whether it was by teaching them martial arts, granting them favors, or just giving them money?

The Russian clans readily agreed to meet with Choi Yeonseung when they heard he was looking for hunters.

Its an honor to work with you, Hunter Choi Yeonseung.

I appreciate your saying that.

No, why are we...?

Choi Yeonseung hadnt come by himself. He had brought the Icarus clan hunters with him.

It was a good opportunity to train with the Russian clans and compare their skills with each other. Of course, most hunters were excited about this, but there were also some hunters like Whittaker who just wanted to slack off and engage in debauchery. Those had been dragged here.

Choi Yeonseung, Choi Yeonseung! Whittaker wants to demonstrate his skills as a healer!

Really? Give it a try. The Russian hunters would love to see a demonstration

When did I...? I dont want to! Do you have any idea how much magic power it consumes?

Do it.

Why?!

Because Im paying you a salary.

...

Whittaker caved, and he was disappointed in himself for doing so.

If you cant show anything good, Ill cut your bonus right away.

...!

As Whittaker was desperately showing off his magic in front of the Russian hunters, Choi Yeonseung asked Illeya, Do you know any Russian hunters that are underrated but you think have potential?

Choi Yeonseung didnt really expect her to know someone like that but asked just in case.

A hunters mindset was more important to Choi Yeonseung than their stats or skills, but it was difficult to find earnest, hardworking hunters.

However, a constellation replied in Illeyas place.

[The Observer Who Returned From a Cold Place makes a suggestion.]

...?!