Regression Life Starting With Two Traits

Chapter 073 S-Class Gate (1)

Upon returning to the headquarters, we were welcomed by Director Jack Miller’s bright smile.

“Good work, gentlemen.”

As we sat in the director’s office, we were able to hear more detailed information about the situation at the time through Garfield.

“… That’s how it happened.”

“Neria was a good leader. There was no error in her decision. As a result, you guys survived.”

“Yes, I am well aware of it.”

“But what I’m curious about is if that’s true, doesn’t someone know our schedule?”

“I think so too.”

After talking to Garfield, Jack groaned and touched his chin.

I too was of the same opinion.

And furthermore, I thought that the enemy inside it might be a demon.

[However, only we know about the existence of demons, right?]

‘So that’s a problem. Anyway, if the Director started to be suspicious, it might be easier to cooperate.’

In any case, on the surface, this was the work of the Guard Headquarters.

There was no reason for us to join.

I had to make that justification.

“That’s not all that’s strange.”

I talked about what we went through in Korea to make that cause.

Jack’s expression grew more serious after hearing my story.

“If Seo-jun is right, doesn’t that mean that there is a being from another world who wants to open the gate and start a war on this side?”

The word demon was intentionally left out.

In a way, it was like we were in the middle of enemy lines.

I still couldn’t fully trust Jack.

“But that doesn’t mean we can’t uncover this story.”

“yes. If that happens, the mutual trust that has been built up until now will collapse. That kind of thing shouldn’t happen.”

Jack had the same idea as me.

The more this kind of problem, the more I had to find a way to solve it a little quietly.

The best thing was to induce them to reveal themselves.

If you openly try to solve these problems, severe people will be suspicious and hurt.

That way, even if the problem is solved, nothing but scars remain.

Above all, the wounds caused by the loss of trust will not heal.

“We have to find a way.”

“Whoever the culprit is, we have to induce him to come out.”

“I think the same way.”

“Then how about doing this?”

Reflecting on recent events, I communicated my thoughts to Jack.

“Their apparent purpose is to reduce the number of hunters challenging the gate.”

First of all, it was clear.

Raising the difficulty of the gate or a sudden attack by an army of monsters was the basis.

and second.

“It appears to be trying to disrupt the closing of the gate.”

Reducing the number of hunters was the same as hindering the closing of the gate.

And I went further and asked the director.

“By the way, the guard’s official documents do the same.”

“what? we?”

“Doesn’t the director know? In the official document given to hunters around the world, it was written that the guild could legally own the gate.”

That’s why I still don’t fully trust him.

The position of director was a high position.

That meant he was one of the decision makers.

“That is none of my business.”

The director’s answer was a bit surprising.

“Isn’t that the director? I’m one of the decision makers, isn’t it your business?”

In response to my question, the director got up from his seat and walked towards the window before opening his mouth.

“I am the director in charge of the field. That kind of administrative work is not my business. What’s important to me is the safety of the hunters. It is only with them that we can solve this bizarre situation we are facing.”

There was a sense of firmness in his words.

But his words alone seemed insufficient to acknowledge him.

“You sound like you’re saying that I’m also on the line, don’t you?”

The director turned to us from the window and asked a question.

I said while facing such a director.

“Even if he is not a suspect, he is regarded as the least bystander and the greatest accomplice.”

My candid remarks made the breathless sounds of the people around me audible.

Among them, Gilliant was the only one who was unconcerned.

As no one said anything, the air in the director’s office became heavy.

Commissioner Jack Miller and I stood there for a while, glaring at each other.

Jack was the first to close his eyes.

“ha ha ha!”

Jack laughed and said.

“I thought he was an extraordinary young man, but I didn’t know he was reckless. I won’t make any excuses or deny it, but I have to make one thing clear.”

Jack went on to tell us a story that surprised us all.

“When the notice came down, I went to protest above. Until then, I had the right to decide. But, do you know what I did above? Immediately, the decision-making authority was taken away and only on-site responsibility was taken. What do you think that means?”

The fact that the right to decide was taken away meant that the authority as the director was very limited.

In a word, it pulled out its teeth to prevent it from biting its owner.

And if that happens, the enemy will not be able to bite.

“That’s why hunters became important.”

“It was important even before that. Because that is my belief and the reason I started joining the guard.”

“It will also replace lost teeth.”

“yes.”

I naturally turned my gaze to the people next to me.

Sonia and Bren, including Garfield, did not change their expressions.

As if you knew this story.

“Most of the hunters in my group know that I lost my authority as a guard. Hunters who do not know this are only newcomers or those who have been dispatched or in the battlefield for too long.”

Jack said after seeing me examining the hunters’ expressions.

That meant that at least the Hunters belonging to the Guard Headquarters had a strong bond with Director Jack Miller at the center.

The fact that there were so many people who trusted him meant that he could trust Jack Miller.

“I also ask a question.”

Jack asked with his eyes fixed on me.

“You told me about a few situations, but that’s enough to make the Guard’s headquarters suspicious. Is it just a heart attack or is there evidence?”

It was a question worth asking.

How many people can relate what happened inside the gate to an official letter from the guard headquarters?

I looked at Jack and answered.

“The most decisive was the contents of the guard’s official letter. You know that Jack protested too. How wrong it is.”

“hmm.”

“After reading the contents of the official document, most guilds thought about their own interests, and the government thought about budget savings while holding votes and public sentiment. There couldn’t have been a condition that could more perfectly satisfy everyone. However, it was an official letter issued without thinking about what would happen later. I saw it and thought. There must be forces at the Guard Headquarters blocking the closing of the gate.”

Hearing my story, Garfield jumped to his feet.

“Why didn’t I think of that? Why did Headquarters keep the gates open rather than closing them?”

Commissioner Jack Miller sat down and talked to such a Garfield.

“That I don’t know yet. now i have to find out Seo-joon, then, if there is a strategy you have in mind, tell me about it. I will trust you too.”

It was what I was hoping for.

It is not an easy task to extract information from the guard.

It could have been a little easier if Director-level Jack Miller was with us.

It’s only a story when he’s a person you can really trust.

‘Gilliant, take care of me.’

[I get it. Don’t worry.]

As I told Gilliant beforehand, I asked him to come back.

First of all, I joined hands with Director Jack Miller, but I had to prepare for a possible backlash. I still couldn’t be completely at ease.

“First, on the surface, give us a gate request. I must have already been alert or planned something just because I came here. If you want them to be revealed, moving them the way they want is a way.”

“Well, that’s a good way too. Coincidentally, there is a gate request that nominated your team.”

Also, my prediction was correct.

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No matter how much I came as a mercenary, there must have been hunters belonging to the Guard and guilds in the United States, but the fact that they gave me the gate handling right away as if I had prepared it in advance meant that I had prepared something from the time I said I was coming.

“Then, we can do that request.”

Jack manipulated the pad on his desk and passed it to me.

The pad had the information of the gate named for us.

The moment I saw that information, I was so startled that I almost dropped my pad.

“S-class… … .”

In Korea, a really rare level gate was S level.

Even before returning, I had only tried S-class dungeons three times.

I looked up at Jack in amazement, and Director Jack Miller nodded knowingly.

“You are right. At first, I thought it was an overestimation, but if the things I said today are true, I see nothing but an act of clearly trying to harm them.”

Then the director pointed to the ceiling with a displeased expression and said.

“They told me not to apply any support there. Except for the hunters volunteering to help.”

It was an absurd order.

Sending only three hunters to a place like this?

Of course, even if we knew that there were dragons in our power, this was just a word to be killed by dogs.

“I… … .”

Then, Andrew carefully raised his hand.

“Andrew, tell me.”

When the Director’s permission was granted, Andrew shouted out loud.

“I want to be with you too. You said that the hunters’ resources don’t matter, right?”

“I did.”

“Then, we will join you. I don’t know who he was, but he set us in a trap and tried to kill us. We will also take revenge on Neria.”

Following Andrew, Garfield also offered to help.

His teammates, Sonia and Bren, nodded as well.

Jack Miller, who looked out the window for a moment, looked at them and said.

“good night. Seojun, I think these are the best support I can give.”

I couldn’t refuse the hunters who were willing to help us.

“You are strong.”

After the team was formed, we prepared an operation based on the gate information specified on the pad.

*

“Brian, they arrived well.”

– That’s great.

In a dark space alone, Cass was talking to Brian on the phone.

“How is it going?”

– Preparations are going well here too.

“okay. The Avengers are currently the guild that is the most stumbling block to our plans. It’s to the point that even Keruin-sama will point it out directly, so there shouldn’t be any mistakes.”

– Yes, I’ll keep that in mind.

“Is it right that now is the right time?”

– It’s a red flag. Yoo Seo-jun is in the US, and Lee Hwi-do is also making a team to attack the gate. There are two low-level demons following you and monitoring you.

“So, is that bastard the only one left at headquarters?”

-Yes, only one snow dog and a half-assed Hunter were left.

Cass, who heard Brian’s report, did not hide the corners of his mouth that went up involuntarily.

“good night. Start.”

-yes! For the Demon King!

After ending the call with Brian, who answered vigorously, Cass gave a sinister smile as he saw a new message appearing on the monitor.

「Korean mercenaries Seojun Yoo, Minyoung Seol, Suyeon Oh accepted Gillian’s request.」

After reading the note, Cass grabbed a black coat and left the office.

*

“Arrived.”

The door of the van we were riding in opened and what appeared in front of us was a golden gate.

“S-class… … .”

Everyone was mesmerized by the ecstasy.

I had only tried three S-class dungeons before returning.

Especially in Korea, the level of gate that is really rare was S level.

“Let’s go in.”

In the United States, there were people who managed gates like Korea.

Dealing with them was done by Andrew.

It was darkness that greeted us as we entered the gate with a rumble.

“what. Where are you all? I can’t see any.”

The reactions of the team members who followed were all the same.

Our voices echoed in the cave, as if the space was large.

From the sounds they heard, it seemed that they were all close together and unable to move.

I soon illuminated the surroundings using the element of light.

“Ugh. dazzling.”

Perhaps because of the sudden brightening, the team members frowned, covering their faces with their arms.

A cave with an enormous width and height spread out in front of us.

The cave wasn’t deep, but it was just a dead end with no leading anywhere else.

And at that end, something in response to the light I shone began to wriggle and move.