Chapter 583 – Old Relationship (2)
I’m sorry, I ask Director Kim Seong-tae, who is standing there with a helpless expression on his face.
“Therefore… “The Ministry of Land Security took Jincheon away?”
“… Yes.”
The Ministry of Homeland Security is actually the vanguard of Hexagram, who dreams of overthrowing the country.
What this means is that the enemy we worked so hard to catch has returned to his hideout.
“Seup.”
This is a bit over the line.
How ridiculous must I have looked that I didn’t stop this and looked for a way to rescue it?
Director Seongtae Kim hastily lowers his head as his expression crumples in discomfort.
“I’m really sorry. There is no shame. I’ll figure it out somehow, so take some time…”
“No, no.”
Just a little longer, and he was about to fall flat, so I grabbed his shoulders and forced him up.
“It’s okay, so get up quickly.”
This was sincere.
I wasn’t angry at all with him or the association.
What is the guilt of the one who was robbed?
Those who arbitrarily took what was in someone else’s hands are bad people.
Moreover, I know how much they have cared for my convenience, so there is no way they would be angry about something like this.
“You don’t have to feel too sorry for me. It wasn’t taken away because the association wanted it, right?”
“Well, still.”
“Hey, it’s okay. And because of me, you don’t have to have a confrontation with Guk Soo-bu.”
I said I would come up with a plan, but this was probably just something I said based on my perception.
The association probably knows.
Even if you feel a little dirty right now, it’s best to keep your head down.
“I will take care of it, so don’t worry about me and just focus on the association.”
His eyes widen slightly.
“Really… “Are you okay?”
“Yes, it’s really okay.”
Actually, it was okay, it wasn’t a problem.
When I think about it calmly, my current association is not of much help to me.
The association has accumulated a lot of karma to tackle the growing noodle department.
Even in a single game, there are patches that users are happy with and patches that they dislike.
The association was no different.
While there were policies that were good for both hunters and the public, there were also policies that seemed too busy looking after their own interests.
And isn’t it true that people remember one thing they did wrong more vividly than ten things they did right?
For that reason, the current association must keep its head down.
Avoid being attracted to the aggro of people who are ready to bite anyone.
“I’ll just go now.”
The reason I came all the way here is because of Jincheon.
If he isn’t there, my job here is over.
Before turning your back and going back the way you came.
He asked me.
“Are you planning on going to the noodle department in person?”
“…”
As expected, he is very perceptive.
* * *
You can skip it at least once.
To be precise, it would be better to say that it is an area of self-reflection rather than moving on.
Why did I get hit here?
What should I have done to avoid getting caught?
What should I focus on in the future to avoid experiencing the same thing over and over again?
“Yes, just once you can think of it as just bitter medicine.”
But not twice.
Have you ever been stabbed in the back by the same person twice and stayed quiet?
To put it bluntly, it never existed even once in his entire life.
“If you stay still, you should know how to do things in moderation, tsk.”
He knows that he has suffered from a lot of criticism and ridicule since childhood just because he was an orphan.
Just being patient is not the answer.
When I was young, I endured it all the time without even knowing it, but it was so hard to get bullied that went too far.
From then on, he made a promise.
It would be best not to get hurt, but if you get hit, let’s endure it just once.
But let’s never look at it twice.
Kim Do-jin flew through the sky and reached the Ministry of Land Security Office building located in Jung-gu.
He lightly lands on the ground and clicks his tongue as he looks at the huge government building in front of him.
“It’s dazzling.”
The site and buildings are too large for a newly established ministry.
This was a clear indicator of the current position of the Ministry of National Defense.
The future of South Korea’s security is growing rapidly thanks to the support of both the people and the ruling party.
People say.
Every time they work, the security of the Republic of Korea becomes healthier.
It made me laugh so much every time I saw it.
“It’s not even funny, really.”
People are not to blame.
It is unavoidable.
You know their identity, but other people don’t.
However, I am just dizzy from their amazingly planned tactics that delve into people’s hearts.
We can’t just criticize them and expose their true identity.
While everyone is cheering for them, they suddenly come out criticizing them?
You will face a backlash right away.
That is what it means to change a security system that relies on one person or several people.
This means reducing S-class dependence and making the group stronger.
That is no different from saying that they will simultaneously reduce the status of the S class.
No matter how much I talk about it now, it’s obvious that it will be taken as a groundless accusation from a greedy S-class hunter who is worried about my influence decreasing.
Moreover, they are truly devoted to this country, hiding their true intentions.
“I guess I’m planning to take a breather and strengthen my inner self first…”
In order to expose the reality, the current image must be shattered.
Hunters who are devoted to the safety of the country and its people.
Unlike other hunters who only talk about money, the perception that he is a hero with a true sense of duty.
You can only stand a chance of winning by stripping yourself of things, whether by stumbling upon this or that or by creating the problem yourself and covering it up.
“Sounds like fun.”
Kim Do-jin smiles, curling up one corner of his mouth.
I was curious.
How will they turn out?
Also, how will you respond to their numbers?
There is a fundamental difference between Kim Do-jin before being attacked and Kim Do-jin dreaming of revenge after being attacked.
“Let’s go in quickly.”
By now, most people would have realized that he had entered the government building.
Enter the largest building in the center of the government building at a leisurely pace.
People moving around in a hurry.
A man in uniform goes to the desk where he stands and conveys his message.
“I came to see the Minister of National Defense.”
The man looks up and is startled when he sees Kim Do-jin’s face.
It was natural.
When I suddenly heard that he came to meet the Minister of National Defense, I thought he must have gone crazy, but I was surprised to see an S-class hunter standing right in front of me.
He asked with a trembling voice.
“Ho, do you have an appointment?”
“No. “I just came because I had urgent business to see.”
“That… Yes, I will contact you right away.”
If he was an ordinary person or had even the slightest clue, he would have rejected it right away.
Currently, the Minister of National Water has a very busy schedule.
But Kim Do-jin was different.
He is not an ordinary S-class hunter, but a next-generation prospect who attracts the world’s attention.
Because I don’t know what kind of reprimand I would receive if I reversed his steps without any confirmation.
When I dialed the number with trembling fingers and called the secretary’s office, I immediately got the answer I wanted.
-“The Minister said he would meet Hunter Kim Do-jin, so send him right away.”
It seems they were already aware of his appearance.
“Oh, I understand.”
A call that hangs up as soon as it is answered.
He immediately left the desk and led Kim Do-jin to the elevator.
“Just go up to the 8th floor.”
“Thank you.”
“Oh, no. I hope you have a meaningful time!”
The elevator closes with a polite greeting.
A faint smile is drawn on his lips as he stands alone inside.
“It’s a meaningful time.”
There will probably be deep meaning exchanged.
Of course, it remains to be seen whether that direction will be good or bad.
Ding!
The elevator opens upon reaching the 8th floor.
Beyond that, an elegantly dressed woman stands and bows her head towards him.
“Welcome, Hunter Dojin Kim. “I will guide you to the Minister.”
The woman walking ahead knocks on the large door at the end of her hallway.
Knock!
“Minister, I brought Hunter Kim Do-jin with me.”
“Please come in.”
Rattle
The door finally opens.
A man is working alone in a room that is too large for one person.
A middle-aged man who appears to be in his mid-40s.
Let’s count for a moment.
‘How old was Mr. Maenggonggi?’
I was in my mid-40s when I retired, so I guess I would be in my mid-50s by now.
Her face hasn’t aged much since then.
Even the body is strong.
My energy has actually become stronger than when I retired.
Kim Do-jin, who felt this, had a strange look in his eyes.
‘Look at this guy.’
Even at the time of his retirement, he was in A class, not far from S class.
His energy has become stronger than before, which means he has risen to the S rank after retirement.
However, it was not disclosed.
Even though he could have received greater attention just by revealing that he was in the S class.
‘That means…, Was he already bought off before he became S-class?’
Or maybe he became S-class thanks to the organization’s power.
Either way, he seems to have intentionally humbled himself.
I guess he was just maintaining his position without any major incidents until an order was issued from the organization.
When a well-known person leads such a change, antipathy or suspicion is bound to arise.
Isn’t this especially true for members of the National Assembly?
Because they have such a bad image, even if they come with good policies, they start to be suspicious.
Are you pretending to do it because you have some kind of agenda or because you did something wrong?
But he is unknown.
An ill-fated member of the National Assembly who introduced many good policies for the security of the Republic of Korea in the past, but was repeatedly criticized.
Perhaps, as that image came to light later, he became a person of integrity and innocence.
Maeng Ki-yong, hiding his body trained to the limit in a suit, stands up and approaches.
“Is this your first time seeing me like this? “This is Maeng Ki-yong.”
He extends his hand with a friendly smile.
Kim Do-jin also holds his hand with a bright smile on his lips, as if he will not lose.
“This is Kim Do-jin.”
A light move made with joined hands.
As Maeng Ki-yong’s subtle magic flowed through his palm, Kim Do-jin locked himself inside.
Not completely, but only partially.
So that the opponent cannot fully understand my skills.
The joined hands fall.
“Let’s take a seat for now.”
“Of course.”
Two people sitting facing each other.
Maeng Ki-yong asked.
“Okay. “What brought you here out of the blue?”
It contained the meaning of rebuke.
It’s like asking how rude it is to show up and see someone without making an appointment.
Kim Do-jin responded.
“I heard that the National Investigation Department took the assassin who was being detained by the association.”
“Ah…, If you are talking about the villain who tried to assassinate Hunter Kim Do-jin, then that is correct. “This time, our National Investigation Department has taken over special investigative authority from the association.”
The answer was something like, “I just handed over the criminal along with the investigative authority, so what’s the problem?”
It’s not wrong.
However, it changes if you are involved in it.
“I heard that you took over investigative authority. But as you know, he tried to kill me.”
“Yes. We already understand the seriousness of the situation and are putting a lot of effort into preparing for interrogation…”
“No.”
Kim Do-jin cuts off his words, trying to prevent him from interfering somehow.
“There’s no need to put too much effort into it, I just want to interrogate him myself.”
His face stiffens slightly.
“I remember that there is no such authority among the powers of an S-class hunter.”
It’s not your job to step forward.
Don’t cross the line and step back.
Kim Do-jin responded with a cheeky smile to a warning that was not a warning.
“I don’t have the authority to do that, but the minister can give me enough.”
There is nothing that can’t be done.
Shut up and just give it to me.
Although he was smiling, Meng Ki-yong shook his head resolutely due to his coercive attitude.
“That won’t work.”
An unusual current began to swirl between the two.
