Maxed Out Leveling Novel

Chapter 22

8. Surrounding the disappearance (1)

The sun’s sun rose in the middle of the sky, sprinkling a warm light.

However, it did not even penetrate into Cha Shin Hyeon’s room, which was blocked by thick curtains. This is because the ark’s owner blocked it because the monitor reflected light.

A video player that takes up a quarter of the screen. The famous latest drama being played there. A few Internet windows occupying the remaining three quarters.

The 750,000 won laptop purchased with the money that caught the dungeon rabbit boasted pleasant performance. Multitasking like this was a breeze. I like the cool, unobstructed speed like the master of light work.

Cha Shin Hyeon was showing a typical PC room jukdol who rummaged through the internet community while watching a drama or movie at the same time.

However, Cha Shin Hyeon’s expression, looking at the laptop screen, was serious.

Although he looked like a white beast with nothing to do in the eyes of others, he wasn’t just flirting.

[What is an oppa? He said he did something to me!][You, you dare to my son!][Mother! Please calm down!]

See the screen with your eyes and understand the situation, and listen to the conversation you hear with your ears. It was an effort to get used to modern colloquialism.

Of course, historical dramas are excluded and only modern plays are watched. The climactic drama is rather welcome. The longer the story is, the more complex the family tree, the more all kinds of characters appear.

The tone of a child, the tone of a young person, the tone of the parent generation, the tone of the elderly, the tone of the upper class, the tone of the lower class…

Of course, there is directing, but there is no other content that allows you to encounter dialogues from various classes as much as drama. Especially for Cha Shin Hyeon, who rarely meets people.

At the same time, he continues to roam the Internet to obtain information. There are times when it is useful to know even frivolous knowledge.

In particular, the past few days have focused on the news.

‘I think you’ve decided to cover it up.’

Cha Shin Hyeon, who clenched her chin, drooled.

From Thursday to Sunday, I looked through all the media pages of the portal site.

He also watched the bulletin boards of the Korea Hunter Association. The only free bulletin board that guarantees anonymity is the crucible of chaos, but there were times when quite plausible jokes appeared.

However, none of the stories related to Seo Kang-jin came out.

The housekeeper on the first floor, who had been put to sleep for a while, was supposed to wake up after a while. If you saw the missing gate or went up to the second floor study at least once, you would have been shocked.

Reports would have been made immediately, whether it was a special police officer or the dawn, but seeing a single line of articles like this not appearing means that the investigation is being conducted privately, at least now.

‘If you find me, it will be fun as it is.’

There is no on-site evidence at all.

There was no way that there would be CCTV in the dungeon, and it was the same when visiting Seo Kang-jin’s mansion. It is a perfect crime that cannot be brought to court.

In the first place, there was no reason for arrows to come to Cha Shin Hyeon, who is known externally as a level 7 hunter.

Even so, if there is a hand approaching, it would be enough to have a heart attack by knowing all the relationships between Seo Kang-jin, Seo Joong-hyun, Lee Young-hoon and Choi Jin-sang.

‘You should know that Seo Kang-jin is a gangster, so she must be the leader of the Dawning.’

Well, if it’s really approaching, it’s not too late to think about it again. It’s good if you grow up well and calm yourself down, and if you don’t hear it, you can squeeze a few and let them listen.

‘If there are no problems right now.’

Now Cha Shin Hyeon’s attention was on the other side.

‘Let’s go to the dungeon tomorrow.’

* * *

Near the entrance of the dungeon there is almost always a building.

This is because the building is built next to the dungeon, not because the dungeon is created next to the building. Most of them are container houses, but these days, technology has advanced and mobile homes are cool enough.

The reason to build it is simple. The dungeon is a place where you can earn money after leveling up. In a way, it’s like a mine that digs monsters (?) instead of ore.

It would be difficult if a tough guy sneaks into such a place and sweeps away the monsters. To prevent that, it is certain to build a house next to it and monitor it.

So, speaking of the guild’s headquarters, it was usually right next to the dungeon. The exception was a small guild that did not own a dungeon, or a large guild that owned too many.

The guild with the unusual name ‘Gwacheon Byeolgok’ was a medium-sized guild that owned two dungeons near Mt. Umyeon, north of Gwacheon.

On a Sunday afternoon, Junsu Han, the guild leader of Gwacheon Byeolgok, went to work at the guild headquarters with a slightly displeased face.“Are you here, brother?”

“OK.”

He was greeted by the guild members and entered the office. He sat down on the sofa and looked at the wall clock.

It’s 1:55.

“Are they coming?”

“It hasn’t come yet. He said he would come at 2 o’clock…”

“Children, come five minutes early and you will die.”

Han Junsu grumbled.

The reason why I went to work as a guild leader on Sundays, when I was supposed to be spending time with my family at home, was simple.

It was because of a sudden phone call last night.

“Fuck, is it all about large corporations?”

The person I introduced as a member of Yeom’s side said that he wanted to meet him today because he had a long story.

No matter where you run your guild in Korea, you cannot escape the influence of Dawn or Twilight. Although he is quite conscientious about whether he cares about others, it is the small business owner who is tired if he does not maintain a cooperative relationship.

Asking to meet on Sunday was obviously annoying, but it wasn’t unreasonable enough to be okay with rejecting.

In the end, Junsu Han came out to the headquarters while complaining.

Six of the guild members who were sacrificed by his water ghost went to work. Of course, it wasn’t just such a bad reason, it was to have the best guys on standby in case of an emergency.

“came.”

One of the guild members briefly responded to the sound of a car engine outside the window.

As Junsu Han gestured, everyone else took their seats.

The office door opened at exactly two o’clock.

Unexpectedly, a young woman who thought she might have been a college student walked in. A man about 30 years old, who is no more than an attendant, follows him.

“Are you from Dawning?”

Even as he got up from his seat and habitually spit out business comments, Junsu Han felt a strange feeling.

She’s this girl, she’s definitely seen it somewhere.

She is pretty enough to be called the girl group visual center. Have you ever seen her on TV? No, I didn’t see it on the screen, I think I saw it in person. where was she I don’t think I’ve ever seen it on the road.

“that’s right. Are you the guild leader?”

“That’s right.”

Junsu Han’s memory was not good enough to come up with an answer within a few seconds. In the end, he gave up on thinking and started answering.

She smiled at the woman and she asked for a handshake.

“nice to meet you. My name is Jihye Lee.”

“This is Junsu Han. … … Ugh?!”

Junsu Han, who inadvertently shook hands, let out a scream-like moan without knowing it.

The moment I heard his name, a vague memory immediately came to mind.

“Wait, the Deputy Guild Leader of Dawning…….”

“You know me well. I’m not very good at outdoor activities.”

Even if you’re not good at it, it’s not that you’re not doing it at all.

So Junsu Han happened to see her once.

I also remember the time when I giggled at what talent a young blue boy could have won that position. It’s been 5 years, but Lee Ji-hye’s appearance hasn’t changed at all.

She hadn’t changed, so why didn’t she notice her sooner? Rebuking his head for not turning, Han Junsu quickly crouched down.

“I did not know that such a precious person would come. Come on, this way.”

“Then excuse me.”

Lee Ji-hye sat on the sofa, and the attendant stood behind her as an escort.

“Would you like some tea?”

“Coffee, please.”

“It’s a mix, are you okay?”

“does not matter. My taste is not very luxurious.”

As Junsu Han blinked, one of the guild members quickly poured water into the coffee pot.

Han Junsu swallowed dry saliva as he watched Lee Ji-hye leisurely look around the office while the water was boiling.

‘Why the hell did such a giant come?’

A number of related parties may come for business purposes.

However, the direct arrival of the Deputy Guild of Dawning is a different matter.

Guilds like Gwacheon Byeolgok had nothing to do with Lee Ji-hye. The opponent was too big to be involved, and this one was too small.

The other guild members also knew that, so they looked a little daunted. Naturally, the atmosphere in the office subsided, but the culprit was sitting there with a carefree face, so he could not guess what the party was doing.

“Okay, coffee is here.”

“thank you.”

Expressing her gratitude in her graceful way, she raised her glass.

Junsu Han followed suit as a courtesy, but he didn’t want to drink, so he pretended to just put his lips on it.

After taking a sip of the coffee, Lee Ji-hye finally opened her mouth.

“I say it outright.”

A bomb declaration fell on Junsu’s ears, who had been focused.

“I came here because of something related to moving.”

“······Yes?”

Junsu Han asked blankly.

She said again with kindness Lee Ji-hye.

“I mean director Seo Kang-jin.”

“Go, what suddenly…”

“You don’t have to pretend you don’t know. I know everything.”

Han Junsu’s complexion hardened at the soft but firm voice.

The mention of Seo Gang-jin here means that the guild members of Gwacheon Byeol-gok know that they are Seo Gang-jin’s former subordinates.

In other words, it was very likely that they had even figured out that they were taking on illegal work.

Since the crime has been uncovered, you have to shut her mouth.

However, it was Lee Ji-hye who brought up her words. Her skills were at a level that could kill the entire Gwacheonbyeolgok guild member just by twisting the neck of a chick.

Lee Ji-hye spoke her words as if she was helping Han Jun-su, who was confused on how to respond.

“I am not here to investigate what you have done in the past. I’m just here to ask you something. I don’t mean to ask a question that will make moving in trouble. If you answer honestly, nothing will happen.”

If you don’t answer, what’s going to happen?

In the first place, when Lee Ji-hye appeared, she had no choice. It has no skills, no justification, no background.

Seo Kang-jin, her only friend, was useless because she was inferior to her.

Han Junsu, who was biting her lip, asked reluctantly.

“… … What do you want?”

“A little bit of information you have?”

I wasn’t expecting any great information. Just because she needed a small clue now, she spared no effort to visit.

After a moment’s silence, Lee Ji-hye opened her mouth.

“How often do you communicate with Director Seo?”

“that is… … We don’t see each other often. Because others have eyes. We only see each other once for holidays or big events.”

“Is that the only thing you don’t contact?”Han Junsu quickly responded to the questionable gaze.

“Yes, it is true. Even though I’m not even an executive, it’s weird to have a lot of direct conversations with the boss, isn’t it? Usually, it’s just about receiving orders.”

“It makes sense. So, have you been in contact with the director recently?”

“well. It seems that a month has passed, but…”

“Then I don’t know yet.”

Lee Ji-hye sighed and said.

“Three days ago, Director Seo disappeared.”

“Yeah?!”

Everyone in the room was startled.

“What do you mean? Are you missing?”

“We covered it up for the first time, but it didn’t seem like a simple disappearance. Since there are traces of battle in the room, it’s kind of like kidnapping. Not only that, but Seo Joong-hyun, the son of Director Seo, also lost contact with the team leader.”

“then······.”

Han Junsu was unable to speak.

Even if it’s dead, I don’t understand it, but kidnapping? Who can kidnap a high-ranking hunter!

“It’s something I don’t even understand. That’s why I came all the way here to get a little clue.”

“Ha, but, given the clues, I know very little… … As I said, I don’t communicate with him very often…”

“You know Lee Young-hoon? Guild leader of ‘Amuncho’.”

Lee Ji-hye cut her words and asked a question.

Junsu Han, who was startled, soon calmed his heart.

Come to think of it, there is no way that the person who even knew the Gwacheon Byeolgok could not have known the Amuncho.

“As far as you know, you should go to Amuncho and ask these questions, not here.”

“I am well aware of the fact that Young-Hoon Lee was the second person in the organization and has effectively led the subordinates on behalf of Director Seo. Originally, it would have been right to go there and ask.”

Lee Ji-hye smiled bitterly at her.

“But what about it? The whole Amuncho has evaporated.”

“Yes?!”

Junsu Han was terrified once again.

You’ll be surprised for the rest of your life. You were all surprised today.

The disappearance of Seo Kang-jin, the disappearance of Seo Joong-hyun, and the disappearance of Lee Young-hoon.

Although the number is small, the entire group, including Amuncho, where the most elite members of the organization were gathered, disappeared.

At this point, it was doubtful whether he was determined to defeat the Seogangjin faction at dawn.

“That’s why I had no choice but to come here.”

Jihye Lee said.

“Except for Amuncho, looking at the guild size and guild member level, this is the best. Now that the situation is like this, I want to look forward to active cooperation.”

“… … What do you mean?”

“As you know, the director of Seo is scattered all over the small guild, right? It takes time for us to figure it all out.”

The places that Ryeom has usually been aware of are large places like Amuncho and Gwacheonbyeolgok. Even the small guilds were established by the members of the lower echelons, and they did not investigate one by one.

It doesn’t take a day or two to investigate all the guinea pigs, which I usually didn’t even care about. time was scarce

“But you would know who is who. It’s not even a point organization that anyone other than the direct supervisor knows about.”

“It is.”

“Then call back.”

Lee Ji-hye said as if ordering.

In fact, it was nothing more than a command.

“Anyone who is missing is fine, so I want you to find out if anyone you recently contacted is a member of the gang. Right Now!”