Chapter 201 (1/2)
Act 2
France, China, Brazil, Australia, the United States of America, Egypt, and Korea—the seven dungeons had appeared in these seven countries at the same time. They were the indigo- or blue-colored dungeons, which were of very high levels.
The first indigo-colored dungeon appeared at the Namsan Tower. Even after the raid was over, people still did not return to visit the place. The Myeong-dong streets, which were usually full of locals and foreign tourists, were also quiet.
“A lot of things have changed because of one dungeon,” reporter Hwang Seung-han said in a calm voice while taking photographs of the streets of Myeong-dong with his camera.
He saw the empty streets of Myeong-dong, the Namsan Mountain, and the tower on top of it. All of this happened just because of a dungeon, even though the dungeon raid was already over.
“That’s how much fear has grown for dungeons. It is also shocking that blue dungeons can appear at the same time as this.”
“Is that so?”
Hwang Seung-han paused, taking pictures for a while at the word of the senior reporter named Song Jin-young. Song Jin-young lit a cigarette and looked around the empty streets.
“But our country is in a better situation. Paris is still in a panic, so is Florida. At least, nobody died here,” he said.
“Yes, that’s right.”
“Thanks to someone,” Song Jin-yeong took a long drag on his cigarette and exhaled, “we have to get used to it. These dungeons will continue to appear in the future. I’m glad people like Kim Su-hyeun are in Korea.”
“Wow. What caused you to say such positive stuff?”
“Why? Is it weird that I say something positive?”
“Yeah. Were you not a fan of eschatology? Even now, I thought you would say, ‘Told you. I knew it’s going to happen,’ or something like that.”
“What? Do you think I am a melancholiac?” Song Jin-young put the cigarette back in his mouth, frowning. “Anyway. We better write hopeful and bright news articles, especially in these times. Isn’t that our job?”
“Is there any good news?”
“Yes, there is.” Song Jin-young grinned.
Hwang Seung-han could sense that there would be some exclusive news from that grinning. “What is it?”
“I snooped around and heard from a foreign reporter…” Song Jin-young dropped the cigarette on the ground and whispered to Hwang Seung-han’s ear. “Geneva is coming to Korea.”
“Really? Geneva?” Hwang Seung-han stared in wonder.
Geneva is known as the world’s best Ether stone blacksmith. He is considered one of the 100 most influential people in the world. He is famous for not traveling around the world. Therefore, it is big news that he would come to Korea. People said wearing Geneva’s equipment from head to toe would even raise one’s rank by a level.
“But why?” Hwang Seung-han asked.
“Can’t you guess why? You are a reporter. Use your brain, man.”
“Hmm…”
“I will give you a hint. Who is the most famous person in Korea right now? If you don’t get it, you are really not qualified to be a reporter.”
That was a definite hint.
Hwang Seung-han answered the one name that popped into his head. “Kim Su-hyeun?”
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At Incheon International Airport, Hak-joon and Thomas, who returned to Korea by plane, were being hounded by the crowd. Thomas waved his hand with a bright face as the people welcomed him, but Hak-joon lowered his head in embarrassment.
“Oh, this is driving me crazy,” Hak-joon muttered.
Hak-joon and Thomas had just returned after finishing the raid in Australia. The two joined the Australian raid team and were able to attack the dungeon successfully.
“How the hell did people know we were coming today?”
“There are a lot of people! Yay!”
Hak-joon sighed, looking at Thomas, who jumped with a flushed face next to him. He found Su-hyeun, who was sitting far away.
“Thomas. Be careful not to fall.”
“Huh?” Thomas looked at Hak-joon.
Hak-joon suddenly grabbed Thomas by the nape.
Swish—
Hak-joon and Thomas disappeared from the crowd. The reporters and onlookers who were taking pictures of the two or continued to cover them were puzzled. Hak-joon landed near a bench in the airport, set Thomas down on the floor, and walked toward Su-hyeun.
“You did a good job,” Su-hyeun said.
“I thought I was dying of frustration. How did everyone know we were coming here today? It wasn’t even a scheduled flight. We used our private plane!”
“Maybe it’s not because of you.”
Hak-joon looked puzzled at Lee Ju-ho’s word, who was standing next to Su-hyeun.
“Then?”
“It’s probably because of Geneva. He is supposed to arrive today as well.”
“Geneva?” Hak-joon eyes widened.
Thomas, on the other hand, had no idea who Geneva was. “Who is that?” he asked.
“He is the world’s best Ether stone blacksmith.”
Geneva Ricklas. Many reporters have caught wind of him visiting Korea. As expected, reporters came for coverage. Even famous foreign awakeners visited Korea to meet him. Su-hyeun also knew quite a lot about him. He heard lots of rumors, to say the least. His work is usually worth billions, and his expensive equipment is worth hundreds of billions of dollars. It is said even an S-Rank awakener would have a difficult time getting Geneva’s stuff.
“Would you like to meet him?” Lee Ju-ho asked Su-hyeun as they covered their faces and headed out of the airport. Of course, he meant Geneva. “If you want to meet him, you totally should.”
“No, I am okay.”
“Why? Aren’t you curious?”
“Meh. I am not curious at all. I know somebody way better than him.”
“You mean Mr. Dae-ho?”
“Yes,” Su-hyeun answered without hesitation and looked back at Hak-joon. “Now that you mention it, let’s go to see him.”
“Me? Where?”
“To Yangpyeong. Mr. Dae-ho told me to bring you with me last time when I talked about you.”
“Really?”
“Did you think I came here to pick you up because I don’t have anything else to do?”
“Wow. That’s harsh.”