Chapter 147 (1/2)

The man’s expression quickly became bloody. The man’s name was Gwon Jae-hoon. He was the guild master of Hahoetal Guild, and he was famous for his erratic temper.

“We’ve already prepared for the raid. The equipment for our guild members will arrive today,” Gwon Jae-hoon said.

“I’m sorry, but I have no choice but to repeat what I said earlier.”

“Are you seriously going to be like this? So, the Authority will target these two dungeons?”

“Still, we can’t give you guys total control over the raids for both dungeons.”

“You really don’t trust us. Huh? We’re the Hahoetal Guild!”

“I know the potential of the Hahoetal Guild well. However, as we do not have sufficient data on blue-colored dungeons yet, it is the Authority’s opinion that it is necessary to be fully committed.”

“You’re killing me…”

Gwon Jae-hoon clenched his fists. He wanted to take his weapon out and attack Bak Yun-gyu, but he couldn’t. Although he was the man with emotional ups and downs, he was still a very rational figure. He knew nothing good would come from fighting the Authority. He also knew Bak Yun-gyu was a formidable awakener himself.

“Until tomorrow,” said Gwon Jae-hoon.

He hadn’t come to enter the dungeon right away in the first place.

“If you can’t bring the right man, as you said, my Hahoetal Guild will start the raid tomorrow. If you block us like this tomorrow as well…” Gwon Jae-hoon turned his body and continued, “Authority and Association will no longer be able to coexist.”

Gwon Jae-hoon shouted to his guild members to leave for now. Kang Seung-cheol, as he watched them move away, opened his trembling lips.

“I don’t know how the hell he’s president of the guild association.”

If he weren’t in front of Bak Yun-gyu, he would have punched a wall, Kang Seung-cheol was that angry.

“I know.” Bak Yun-gyu had the same idea.

Gwon Jae-hoon was the guild master of the Hahoetal Guild and the president of the Korean Awakeners Association. He didn’t get the president position for his ability as S-Rank. He was able to make it due to his personal connections and charisma. He cared about profits a lot, so he often made trouble with the Authority.

<<It would be trouble if the Association and Authority had a conflict.>>

Gwon Jae-hoon had a significant influence not only in the Association but also among many awakeners. He was close to many guild masters of various large guilds. So, if they decided to stop working, many dungeons all over the country would be in trouble. To prevent that situation, the Authority had to avoid conflict with Gwon Jae-hoon as much as possible.

“We can’t just let him attack those dungeons, either. If they fail…”

“That’s why we need him.”

“Who? You mean… Kim Su-hyeun?”

“Yes.”

The Authority couldn’t make trouble with the Association. So they needed help from somebody outside the Authority. Kim Su-hyeun was an awakener who wasn’t a member of the Authority and could fight against large groups of people by himself.

“Tomorrow, things will change.”

Act 8

“F*cking bastards!”

Wham—!

On the way down the mountain, Gwon Jae-hoon angrily smashed the wall. The hard cliff broke, and a pile of stones fell down. Gwon Jae-hoon ground his teeth and looked over the viaduct. At his reaction, other guild members stepped aside. They knew that if they said the wrong thing, they would be the ones hit, just like the wall. Gwon Jae-hoon hit the wall a couple more times and took a deep breath.

He murmured in a murderous voice, “They think of us as the underdog. Huh?”

The reason why the Authority didn’t let them attack was obvious. They judged didn’t believe the Hahoetal Guild could finish the raid of those blue-colored dungeons on their own. They had been telling them to wait until they formed the raid team.

<<Those dungeons are ours…>>

The first discoverer was definitely a civilian. That person posted an article on Abyss Online. One of the members of the Hahoetal Guild who saw that article went to the viaduct for confirmation. Later, people from the Authority discovered the dungeons but, since then, the Hahoetal Guild had been claiming ownership of the dungeons.

Attacking the blue-colored dungeon was worth more than Ether stones from the dungeon. Not only the Hahoetal Guild, but also Gwon Jae-hoon himself would be more famous if they attacked the blue-colored dungeon. Besides, the dungeons that appeared this time were twin dungeons.

<<I can’t give up this opportunity to anyone.>>

Of course, however, he didn’t intend to start the raid without any preparation at all.

“Was there any contact from the guys who went to Kim Dae-ho?”

“Not yet, sir.”

“Those idiots. They went there a while ago! Why the hell are they still not calling me?”

“That is… We’ve been there before, but that old man was really stubborn. He didn’t just accept to get an order from us, but also, he didn’t agree to sell what he already had.”

“I told you to rob his workshop if you can’t convince him!”

“I’m sure they’re trying hard to convince him right now. So, please, wait a little more.”

“If they don’t contact us soon, you go. I can’t trust them at all.”

“Yes, sir.”

“One way or another, you must bring his equipment. Our power will go up at least ten percent more if we’re armed with his stuff.”

Gwon Jae-hoon had liked Kim Dae-ho for a while. He had seen his equipment about one half year ago at one of his auctions. Ever since then, Gwon Jae-hoon had approached Kim Dae-ho little by little. He went to Yangpyeong several times by himself to see him. But Kim Dae-ho always gave him the same answer. After he mentioned the Hahoetal Guild, Kim Dae-ho even slammed the door in his face.

<<I can’t stand it anymore.>>

To prepare the raid for the two blue-colored dungeons, Gwon Jae-hoon even thought to loot Kim Dae-ho’s workshop. He had been waiting for so long. His patience had run out. Gwon Jae-hoon wanted to get Kim Dae-ho’s equipment in a day. So, he sent three more guild members to Yangpyeong. But the three hadn’t contacted him since.