Murim Login - Chapter 300
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How long had he been running? Gradually, the sounds of people’s voices and their footsteps began to get closer.
With his newly enhanced vision, he spotted familiar faces hundreds of meters away, just beyond the bushes.
‘Team Leader Choi, Butler Kim, Uncle Im Jeok-jung, and Song-yi? Even the new guild members I sent out an hour ago are there.’
But why are they all here instead of practicing their breathing techniques like they should be?
The question lingered only for a moment before other facts he had forgotten suddenly came back to him.
‘Ah, I totally forgot.’
He had already expected that things outside would get a bit chaotic.
That’s why he had planned to leave immediately after defeating the Warlord and his skeleton army… But in the excitement of discovering the unexpected experience point goldmine, he had neglected to leave the scene.
‘Things must’ve gotten pretty wild out there.’
Of course, considering how wild things must have gotten, it seems like they arrived a bit late. After all, it had been at least an hour since he had sent the new guild members out of the Gate.
‘Well, I can explain everything.’
Just as he was about to step out of the bushes and approach them, he heard a voice cry out.
“A skull emblem! That’s the armor the Named Monster was wearing!”
“There’s a dagger here too! This isn’t something a skeleton would use!”
“This is Senior Jin Tae-kyung’s dagger!”
At the cries that followed, Im Jeok-jung suddenly burst into tears.
“Sniff, sniffff!”
“…?”
“Tae-kyung… Tae-kyung is… sniff!”
No way, could it be what I’m thinking?
His mouth hung open as the Warlord rolled his green glowing eyes toward him.
– It seems those humans think you’re dead.
“Uh, yeah. There seems to be a huge misunderstanding.”
– Then shouldn’t you stop hiding like a rat and go out there?
But things were already spiraling out of control.
Suddenly, Song Song-yi and Butler Kim began to shed tears, and even the guild members lowered their heads, their eyes reddened with grief.
The path was heavy with sorrow and mourning.
No, this isn’t the right time to reveal myself.
If I suddenly appeared now with a “Surprise! You thought I was dead, but I’m actually alive!” how would they react?
‘How would they react? I’d definitely get cursed out.’
Just thinking about the aftermath made him break out in a cold sweat. Still, he knew he had to clear up the misunderstanding before things got any worse.
But before that, there was someone he had to deal with.
“You, get in for a second.”
– Huh? What do you mean by that?
“I’m not sure if this will work… but people might be surprised, so just get in for now.”
– Get in where?
Ignoring the Warlord’s puzzled question, he muttered the command in his mind.
‘Open inventory, store.’
With the command, the Warlord’s skull, which he had been holding, disappeared.
The inventory is a space where living beings cannot enter. However, the Skeleton Warlord had long since lost his life force as an undead monster, making it possible.
“Oh, it worked.”
– Ack! Where am I?
“What? He can talk even from inside?”
Is it because the inventory is connected to me?
I’ve never put something alive in there before, so this is a first.
While I was marveling at this, the Warlord’s agitated voice echoed in my head.
– What have you done to me? Release me at once!
“Nope, not happening.”
– You dare? Do you think you’ll get away with this?
“I think I’ll live a long, healthy life.”
– This is unbearable! It’s suffocating in here!
“Why would you suffocate? You don’t even breathe.”
– You insolent…!
“You’re noisy. Should I just wipe you out?”
The Warlord’s voice brightened instantly.
– It’s surprisingly comfortable here.
“Yeah, just relax. But even if you come out, don’t say a word in front of the others.”
– Got it. But…
“But what?”
– For a cunning human, you seem to have quite a few friends. A significant number of intruders have entered again.
Moments later, I noticed the hundreds of hunters swarming in like a cloud, and I narrowed my eyes.
The Warlord was half right. The numbers were significant, but they weren’t friends.
Especially the guy running in front like a victorious general—he definitely wasn’t a friend.
‘Seok Go-jun?’
What’s that bastard doing here?
And the older man sticking to him like a soulmate—he’s someone I’ve seen a few times on TV and in newspapers.
‘Even the Seoul Association Head got involved?’
With the Ares Guild and now the Seoul Association involved, this situation has escalated far more than I expected. This is going to make it even harder to step out.
Feeling anxious, I hesitated to find the right moment to reveal myself, but then I overheard their conversation and couldn’t help but laugh.
“Look at these guys.”
The conversation was brief, but it was enough to understand the situation.
Lee Jung-ryong sent Seok Go-jun to eliminate the threat I posed, and the Seoul Association Head wanted to cozy up to him.
This is just…
“Beautiful. Simply beautiful.”
The one who delayed the rescue mission just to ensure I was killed, and the one who readily accepted that proposal—they’re all the same filth.
Even if it dirties my hands, I’ll have to clean up this mess myself. With filth like this lying around, it’s hard to walk freely.
“Regret all you want; it’s too late. The dead don’t come back.”
I could see Seok Go-jun mocking Team Leader Choi with a sneer. Without hesitation, I pushed through the bushes and stepped out.
“What did you just say, you filthy bastard?”
At the very least, one of them needs to be put in their place.
Shock, disbelief, and confusion.
With each step I took, a variety of emotions shot from people’s eyes and landed on my face.
As I walked past Team Leader Choi and the other guild members, who were frozen in shock, I patted them on the shoulder. Greetings could wait. I needed to deal with the filth before it started stinking up the place.
Step by step, I walked toward the two men.
“Y-you’re… alive?”
“Hunter Jin Tae-kyung?”
Seok Go-jun and the Seoul Association Head. I silently stared at their trembling eyes before opening my mouth to speak to Seok Go-jun.
“What’s wrong? Disappointed that I’m alive?”
“…Of course not.”
“That’s strange. It feels like your response was half a beat late.”
“You’re mistaken.”
Seok Go-jun replied in a much calmer voice.
“We were all looking for you. Where have you been?”
“Oh, I was just taking a piss nearby. But when I came back, it seemed like you had already finished the funeral and the memorial rites.”
“A piss?”
“I drank a lot of water before entering the Gate.”
“You took your time with that.”
“It’s a symbol of vitality. If you’re interested, I can show you how to make a rainbow with it. It’s pretty cool.”
“…Spouting nonsense like that means you’re perfectly fine.”
“I’m always fine. But… I faintly smiled and continued.
“…Are you feeling unwell? The way you’re spewing nonsense makes it seem like you have rabies or something.”
“I was just listening, and it was amusing. Talking about giving a certificate of appreciation or whatever, you were really making a scene.”
It wasn’t just Seok Go-jun’s face that hardened.
The Seoul Association Head, who had been silently listening to our conversation, couldn’t hold back any longer and interrupted, his face turning red.
“Young man, you’ve got a foul mouth.”
“Yes, I do. But who are you?”
At my blunt reply, the Association Head frowned.
“You don’t know who I am?”
“Are you the president?”
“No.”
“Then you should introduce yourself.”
“Hmph, I’ve seen it all now…”
Clicking his tongue, the Association Head puffed out his chest with an arrogant expression of authority.
Even though he came all dressed up in a suit to the Gate, his fat chest bulged out from his jacket.
“I am Lee Woo-jung.”
“Ah, Lee Woo-jung.”
I scratched my chin with an innocent look on my face.
“Do you know someone named Kim Jung-hee?”
“Kim Jung-hee? You mean the Association elder?”
“No, that’s my mother.”
“…Huh?”
“Mrs. Kim Jung-hee, my mother.”
The Association Head, who had been at a loss for words for a moment, asked in disbelief.
“So what? What’s your point?”
“That’s what I wanted to ask you. You’re supposed to give your position and name, but if you just say Lee Woo-jung, what am I supposed to do with that?”
“You could’ve just said you’re Lee Woo-jung.”
“What?!”
“So, Mr. Lee Woo-jung, who exactly are you?”
“I said I’m Lee Woo-jung! The head of the Seoul Central Branch of the Hunter Association!”
“Ah, pleased to meet you.”
“You…!”
“Two plus two is five. Just like your logic.”
“You disrespectful…!”
I snickered as I looked at the Association Head, who was turning beet red, ready to explode.
I knew well that the Seoul Central Association Head was a top position. But the reason I didn’t bother to hide my contempt was because he was a man deserving of nothing but disdain.
‘A man who is supposed to ensure the safety and rights of hunters, pulling this kind of stunt?’
If it had been anyone else in the Gate besides me, they would not have escaped death.
The Association Head knew this, yet he delayed the rescue by an hour. All to curry favor with the Ares Guild, or rather, with Lee Jung-ryong.
“Jin Tae-kyung, who the hell are you?!”
I glared coldly at the Association Head, who was yelling and pointing fingers at me.
“Who am I? I’m the guy who took down two Named Monsters by himself. I waited an hour for the rescue team.”
“Th-that…”
The Association Head flinched at my imposing manner and retreated.
But the distance between us didn’t change. For every step he took back, I took one forward.
Step.
One step.
“Association Head Lee Woo-jung.”
S-step back.
Another step.
“If you’re the Association Head, work for the Hunter Association. Not for the Guilds.”
“I-I don’t understand what you’re saying.”
“Should I make it clear? Right here, in front of everyone?”
Step. Thud.
With the third step, a strong hand gripped my shoulder.
“That’s enough.”
I smiled at Seok Go-jun, who was now blocking my path.
“Move your hand. It stinks.”
“Are you looking for trouble?”
“What, are you scared?”
“Scared?”
Seok Go-jun let out a dry laugh and whispered in my ear.
“You should be the one who’s scared. Right behind me are the Ares Guild and Association Hunters. If you want to walk out of here alive, you’d better watch your mouth.”
“Oh, so you’re saying you’ll bury everyone here if things go south? That’s a big claim—are you sure you can handle it?”
“That’s why I’m holding back. You should be grateful.”
“That’s scary. But are you okay after the beating I gave you last time? Did you use a good potion?” (TL Note: BURNNNNN YOU MADAFAKER!)
Seok Go-jun’s eyes darkened.
“A childish provocation.”
“Look in the mirror. Judging by your expression, it seems to be working well.”
“I’ll say this one last time. Step back.”
“For the very last time, get your hand off me.”
Huff.
A hot breath, tainted with the stench of rot, blew from his lips.
With a sunken gaze, Seok Go-jun glared at me for a moment before stepping back, muttering under his breath.
“If it weren’t for Master’s special orders… you’d be dead here.”
“Master? Oh, Jung-ryong?”
“…”
“How’s Jung-ryong doing? Maybe he should start looking for a retirement home?”
That was the final straw.
Seok Go-jun, trembling as if he had been electrocuted, opened his eyes wide. The look in his eyes was different from when I had faced him at the hospital before—it was a fierce, gleaming intensity.
“If you think this will be like last time… you’ll regret it.”
“Regret?”
I smiled brightly and spread my arms wide.
“You talk too much. Stop with the theatrics and come at me.”