Chapter 116
Reunion (3)
In the days following Kang Hyeon’s death, many things happened.
The biggest event was theplete copse of the Free Ability Users Liberation Alliance. Oh Jeong-su, who had been a spy within the Alliance, provided all the information he had gathered to the government. And the government did not miss this opportunity.
They actively utilized the information by broadcasting it on the news, using YouTube, and even supporting the production of rted documentaries. Thanks to these efforts, most of the misunderstandings about Kang Hyeon were cleared up.
– I knew I could trust Kang Hyeon all along
– For real, it was disgusting how people were so quick to start a witch hunt without properly understanding the situation
– I heard rumors that Kang Hyeon can resurrect or teleport even after death. Does anyone know about this?
– How is that even possible? LOL
– Someone who was at the scene said there was no way he could have escaped… Seems like there might be something to it
Instead, new misunderstandings arose, but they weren’t a big problem.
“Dae-han! Oh my poor child. How did this happen!”
“Assemblyman Jeong Man-deuk.”
“What? Who are you to be here like this?!”
“You’ll have toe with us.”
Jeong Dae-han and his gang lost all their magical power and became useless. Additionally, all the illegal activities and corruption their families had been involved in were revealed, and everyone had to face legal judgment. It was unclear how fair the judgment would be, but since Choi Yeon-hwa’s father, Choi Kang-woo, was involved, it was clear they wouldn’t be able to easily escape thew like before.
“I understand the feelings of the victims. While this money can’t console them, I hope it can be of some small help.”
Choi Kang-woo went further and providedrge-scale constion payments to the victims and their bereaved families. The money, given with sincere words that he hoped it would be of some help since he had experienced the same pain while his daughter was held captive, allowed many people to regain hope and stand up again.
“Why do they keep calling us back and forth? I’m exhausted.”
After all those matters were settled, finally today.
Those involved in the Free Ability Users Liberation Alliance incident gathered again.
“Mr. Kang Hyeon. You’ve arrived.”
“What did you call me for this time?”
“Didn’t I tell you? It’s for recognition and rewards.”
“What recognition and rewards? Does the country have anything left to give me?”
“Ahem… At least words of gratitude.”
“Not necessary.”
At that moment, the conference room door opened and Choi Yeon-hwa entered.
“Kyaa! Kang Hyeon! I heard you were alive, but I’m sorry I couldn’te see you!”
“No, there’s no need to be sorry…”
“I’ve been so busy meeting with the victims and sorting things out! I’m so d to finally meet you!”
Choi Yeon-hwa hadrgely regained her original bright demeanor. Though she still asionally showed a dark face or an excessively cold attitude, that was something time would resolve.
“Oh, yeah, yeah.”
“Do you know how worried I was? I cried all day thinking Kang Hyeon had passed away, but I’m so d you’re back like this…”
As Choi Yeon-hwa was chattering away, there was a click and the door opened.
Kang Hyeon smiled fiercely at the people who entered.
“Well, look who’s be best friends.”
Thest guests of the day were Han Se-yeon and Choi Min-jun.
Kang Hyeon sneered at them with a rotten smile.
“You two seem to be getting along well?”
“Not particrly. Our needs just aligned rationally. In fact, anyone who doesn’t act as simple-mindedly as you would naturally get along.”
“You bastard. Are you done talking?”
“And if I am?”
Choi Min-jun smirked.
“You’re making me want to rip your mouth even more today. Shall I make your mouth stretch to your ears?”
“You two. Let’s calm down for now.”
At Shin Tae-gil’s intervention, Kang Hyeon sat down with a thud.
“Sigh. I should just stop talking. Let’s get this over with quickly. And you, watch out on your way home at night. If the back of your head gets smashed, you’ll know it was me.”
“Mr. Kang Hyeon. Please…”
“Alright, alright.”
Kang Hyeon shrugged as if it was just a joke.
“The reason I gathered all of you here today is topletely wrap up this incident.”
“Wrap up the incident? Then why is Choi Yeon-hwa here?”
“Ms. Choi Yeon-hwa is the representative of the victims. She’s taking full responsibility for thepensation to the victims. We called her because we needed to finalize that aspect as well today.”
Kang Hyeon nodded at Shin Tae-gil’s answer.
“First, we should talk about the mechanical device we obtained during the raid on their base. Could you take it out?”
Han Se-yeon took out arge device from her inventory.
“What is this?”
“It’s a device that extracts magical power from humans.”
Kang Hyeon showed an interested expression at Shin Tae-gil’s words.
“Oh ho…”
“Currently, the government is researching methods to extract magical power from monsters or other sources, not humans. If that seeds, the next step would be creating magic potions.”
“I’m curious about something. You can recover magical power using potions, but you can’t expand the magical power container itself, right?”
“Correct. Even if you consume magic potions, the effect on your maximum magical power will be minimal.”
“Then how did those guys get such strong magical power?”
“That was Bandarenko’s unique ability. In a state where magical power was already full, he forcibly injected more magic to expand the container. Research on that is also ongoing, but it’s unlikely we’ll see results anytime soon.”
“Hmm… I see. So why are you showing us this machine?”
“To give one each to Mr. Kang Hyeon and Ms. Choi Yeon-hwa.”
“What?”
Kang Hyeon was taken aback by the unexpected gift.
“Mr. Kang Hyeon, don’t you have a deep rtionship with the research institute run by Jeong Seo-bin? This is the rightful reward for your hard work this time. In Choi Yeon-hwa’s case, we’ve alreadypleted a deal with her father, Mr. Choi Kang-woo.”
“I thought the constion money seemed excessive.”
The constion money that poured out from the Sam-oh Group, where Choi Kang-woo was the chairman.
Kang Hyeon had thought it was money to gain nationwide support, but there had been an even bigger deal in ce.
“In this society, politics, and economy, there’s no favor without a reason.”
“Um… But my father is sincerely worried about those people.”
Choi Yeon-hwa cautiously raised her hand to defend her father.
“Ah, don’t misunderstand. I’m not criticizing. There’s nothing wrong with helping others while also benefiting yourself.”
Everyone here had seen the ugly side of human society deeply.
They had no intention of criticizing Chairman Choi Kang-woo’s actions, which took care of his inner self, his public image, and his practical interests.
“I was wondering why the Dangun Guild and that criminal were involved here. They all had their purposes. Heh.”
The atmosphere cooled at Kang Hyeon’s words.
“Well! If you’re giving it, I’ll dly ept.”
“I just said it, didn’t I? There’s no favor without a reason. Still, thanks to the information provided by Mr. Choi Min-jun’s side, we were able to quickly turn around the negative public opinion about Mr. Kang Hyeon.”
“Okay, okay. I get it. You don’t need to defend them so desperately. I’m not going to eat them.”
“Ahem.”
Shin Tae-gil, hit right on the mark, cleared his throat unnecessarily.
“Whew! I’m tired from using my brain after so long.”
The meeting continued for over an hour after that.
Finally, when it seemed like all the discussions were over, Kang Hyeon stood up.
“Is it over now?”
“Yes. Thank you all for your hard work today.”
Just as everything was about to end smoothly, suddenly Han Se-yeon grabbed Choi Yeon-hwa.
“Ms. Choi Yeon-hwa. Just a moment.”
“Yes…?”
“Have you ever thought about joining the Dangun Guild?”
Everyone stopped at Han Se-yeon’s words.
“The Dangun Guild…”
Dangun, famous as South Korea’s top elite guild.
Dangun,posed of all well-known ability users, had a high status even globally.
As a small elite guild, Dangun was known for its strict admission conditions.
Constantly changing entry requirements.
And you had to pass an interview with Han Se-yeon, known for being picky.
Even after entering the guild, if you fell behind, you were immediately sent to the guild’s second team, so they constantly pushed themselves to the limit.
“Yes. Ms. Choi Yeon-hwa has potential. If youe to Dangun, I’ll personally take charge of nurturing you.”
If it became known that such a Dangun was epting a neer who had just be an ability user, it would cause quite a stir.
There would surely be bacsh within the guild, and people would certainly say that Chairman Choi Kang-woo had lobbied for it.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Han Se-yeon was willing to risk all of that to recruit Choi Yeon-hwa.
‘Surely, having Chairman Choi Kang-woo as a backer would be helpful, but it’s not just that.’
If Choi Yeon-hwa had no ability, Han Se-yeon wouldn’t have epted her into the Dangun Guild even if Chairman Choi Kang-woo had asked personally.
Han Se-yeon’s desire for Choi Yeon-hwa was solely because of her ability.
“What do you think? I think these are quite extraordinary conditions.”
Han Se-yeon smiled.
‘I’ve found a good talent.’
Choi Yeon-hwa would ept the offer.
There’s no way she could refuse such excellent conditions.
In Han Se-yeon’s mind, all the ns for how to nurture Choi Yeon-hwa in the future were being formed.
“I’m sorry, but I’ll have to decline.”
“Great. I look forward to… What?”
“I’ll decline. I already have a guild I want to join.”
Han Se-yeon’s face turned to bewilderment at Choi Yeon-hwa’s refusal.
“Pfft, Hahaha!”
Kang Hyeon burst intoughter, seeing Han Se-yeon make such a stupid expression for the first time.
“Pft, Ahem!”
Shin Tae-gil was also trying to hold back hisughter, but when Han Se-yeon red at him, he immediately cleared his throat and put on a serious face.
“Why… What’s the reason?”
“As I said, I already have a guild I want to join.”
“Don’t tell me it’s the Badass Guild?”
“Yes.”
Choi Yeon-hwa answered with a bright smile.
“Hey, hey. We’re not such an easy ce that takes in just anyone. You have to go through the proper procedures to join.”
“Brother Kang Hyeon. We’ve been through so much together, can’t you make an exception~?”
“No, no. It’s not possible. We’re not like some ce that ignores procedures and just lets people in easily.”
“Aw… Then I’ll apply and go through the interview.”
“That’s right. That’s how it should be. Hahaha!”
Kang Hyeon was wearing the happiest smile he’d had in recent times.
“Ah, this poprity… It’s tiring. Ms. Han Se-yeon. As a guild leader, you should have some gravitas for people to follow you, but to be so fickle and just…”
Kang Hyeon couldn’t finish his sentence.
-BANG!
Because Han Se-yeon left the conference room, closing the door with tremendous force.
“Hahaha! Ah! It feels like a ten-year-old indigestion is clearing up.”
“Sigh… Did you really have to do that?”
“Do what?”
“Never mind…”
Choi Yeon-hwa smiled as she watched the exchange between Kang Hyeon and Shin Tae-gil.
‘I’m joining Badass now, but someday I’ll surpass them.’
That day when she saw Han Se-yeon fight.
Choi Yeon-hwa made a decision.
That someday, she would surpass her.
‘Of course, I’ll still be by Brother Kang Hyeon’s side after that.’
Choi Yeon-hwa grinned as she thought about her future with Kang Hyeon.
“What? Why are you smiling so unpleasantly?”
Kang Hyeon frowned at the sly smile that seemed familiar from somewhere.
“It’s nothing. Haha.”