19.
The story about the First-Generation missing person was spread everywhere. The news began to get more detailed, and rumors spread that the top guilds were monopolizing him.
“No way.”
“No way, I hope they catch these people. Even If it’s a high-level guild, would they be able to hide a person?”
“Isn’t that what happened though?”
People turned their attention to the guilds. The guilds still kept their mouths shut. However, if people’s eyes were drawn more towards the matter like this, they would be unable to sit still. Because no matter how strong a guild was, it was impossible to ignore the public’s gaze.
During the commotion, an organization formed by the families of the missing people called the ‘First-Generation Missing Family Coalition’ began to move in the search. It had been 10 years since their family members disappeared. Because of that, the news was like light to those who did not give up and waited all this time.
“We must meet the First-Generation missing person.”
“That’s right. But how do we meet them? They have been talked about on the Internet every day, but the reality is different. The guilds keep their mouths shut and we don’t even know where that person is.”
“I know. I know!”
The Group Leader, Park Deok-su, clenched his teeth.
“Then, shouldn’t we do something?!”
Others bowed their heads at the voice that spat out with anger. Meanwhile, a middle-aged woman said, while raising her hand.
“How about contacting the guilds first?”
“Will those arrogant bastards listen?”
“It’s better than doing nothing.”
While they were eagerly discussing what to do next, the office door suddenly slammed open. And a young man came in and shouted.
“Seon-Hyeon, it’s the Seon-Hyeon Guild!”
“What about that?”
“The Guild, who has the First-Generation missing person.”
“How did you know that?”
“It’s on the news!”
It was not information from the broadcasts or the major media outlets, but it was enough to make their first move to find the First-Generation person.
“Then, I’ll try to contact the Seon-Hyeon guild.”
The image of the Seon-Hyeon Guild was good. Unlike other high-ranking guilds, they had never been arrogant and had made frequent social contributions. So, the answer would come back one way or another. They believed so.
***
“Wow, damn it. Are you fucking serious?”
Ga-jun said with a low smile at the recent information from the news.
“Even if I were to die, I wouldn’t want to miss the First-Generation monopoly.”
All the guilds, who knew where the First-Generation person was kept, remained silent. If one waited patiently in the future, chances would come again. There was no need to talk about it elsewhere and increase the number of competitors. So, they kept quiet, but someone else must have done it.
The Hunter Administration. It seemed like they were trying to hide the source of the information as much as possible, but unless they were idiots, it was easy for anyone to see who had done this.
As he was laughing so hard, his phone rang. The call was from Hye-sun.
“Hey, Nu-nim.”
– Are you crazy?
“I have always been half-crazy.”
The goal was big, but there were many things that stood in their way, because of how frustrating the current situation was. Maybe that’s why they had done this.
– If this information spreads, only more competitors will stick with it, so why did you do this?
“That’s right. Besides, Ji Seon-woo already has many enemies too.”
– Including yourself?
“But I’m a gentleman.”
– What nonsense. So what are you gonna do now? Are you going to cover it up?
“The rate at which information spreads is too fast for that. Not even the Yoram Guild would be able to cover it easily this time around.”
Ja-yun and A-yun were the children of the owner of a Media company, and thanks to that, they were good at information warfare. But neither of the two would be able to help this time.
– Damn internet!
Hye-sun’s angry voice was heard.
“Well, what can we do now? But, we’ll have to think of a plan for now, so let’s get together.”
– Okay then. I will tell the Yoram Guild too.
Hye-sun’s Guild had a good relationship with the Yoram Guild. It was because she was close to A-yun, Ja-yun’s younger sister.
“Yes, then.”
Ga-jun hung up the phone and looked into the drawer for a cigarette. He didn’t enjoy it usually because it felt boring to him since he could smoke anything poisonous. But he was craving for some at the moment.
“What are you really going to do? Tsk.”
Ga-jun clicked his tongue and remembered the First-Generation missing person, Hyeon-woo. Now what was he going to do with him? His strength was not weak, but sometimes, there was a greater power than strength.
‘I am curious about how Ji Seon-woo will respond.’
While ruminating about the worst scenario possible, Ga-jun rummaged for a cigarette.
***
The information that was circulating around Korea soon began to leak out to the overseas: Japan, Russia, and the USA. The Awakened Powerhouses heard the information and began to observe each other.
Meanwhile, in the country of Japan.
A young man, who had been meditating on his knees on a polished wooden floor, slowly raised his head.
“Junichi-nim.”
Not long after, he heard a voice calling him from the other side of the door.
“Come in.”
As soon as the words came out, a man with a terribly stern look entered cautiously.
“What’s going on?”
“Some information has arrived.”
“Seeing that you called me in a hurry, it seems to be important information.”
His voice was gentle, but hearing those words, the man stiffened his body. It was because he knew that Junichi, the young man with a soft impression in front of him, was completely different from what he is seeing now.
“Tell me.”
“It is said that a First-Generation missing person has appeared.”
At that, Junichi slowly tilted his head. Seeing that, the man spoke quickly, due to fear.
“The place where the First-Generation missing people is hidden is said to be the Seon-Hyeon Guild.”
“Seon-Hyeon Guild?”
Junichi’s expression changed.
“Yes!”
“Hmm. Do some more research and bring back more information.”
“I will do that.”
“Then, you can leave now.”
The man cautiously stepped back and went out the door. As soon as the door closed, Junichi clenched his fist, which was resting on his lap.
Seon-Hyeon Guild. It was a Guild with Ji Seon-woo as the Guild Leader, whom he considered as a rival. That Guild had the First-Generation missing person? He felt concerned. Then, there was only one answer.
‘If you care, I should have it.’
Junichi opened his eyes, which had been slightly closed, and stared fiercely in front of him. Maybe this time they would be able to surpass Ji Seon-woo. So, there was no need to rush.
“A First-Generation missing person?”
“That’s right. Ivan-nim.”
The red-haired man blinked his eyes with a drowsy expression on his face. His name was Ivan, one of Russia’s first powerful Awakened among the newcomers.
Ivan of Flames.
“What did my father say?”
“Sir Pyotro says he will be watching for the time being.”
Unlike the newcomers in other countries, he did not have a position as a Guild Leader yet. It was because he was also lazy by nature, but it was also because his father, who was stronger than him, occupied the position of the Guild Leader.
“Then, I’ll watch as well.”
Although he decided to do that, he was a bit interested.
‘An Awakened person, who disappeared for 10 years.’
How strong could he be? Although Ivan was said to be lazy, his attribute was fire. Since he had a deep burning fire inside, he had an intense sense of victory. He, too, became interested in the First-Generation Awakened person. And it wasn’t just Junichi from Japan or Ivan from Russia, who was interested in the First-Generation person.
In a high building. A man was standing near the window. He had a rare appearance with neatly swept blonde hair and had hidden hard muscles under his suit.
“They found a First-Generation missing person.”
“Yeah. It looks like the Hunter Administration found it this time.”
“Are they still there?”
“It’s not. It’s the Hunter Administration who found them, but it seems that it was taken away by the Seon-Hyeon Guild.”
“Hmm.”
He was intrigued. While Second-Generation disappearances occurred all over the world, First-Generation disappearances only occurred in one region, which was in Korea. After that, there was no news until the Second-Generation of missing people returned, so everyone gave up. To think that they came back after 10 years...
“Seon-Hyeon Guild. It’s a little dangerous there.”
“But it’s still just a Guild from a small country.”
“Isn’t the Guild Leader an S-class Awakened?”
“Yeah, but it’s only one person. No matter how strong one is, one person cannot defeat many. Aren’t there 3 S-class Members in our Guardian Guild? Sir Leon is there too.”
“Yes, that’s true. But let’s try to make a moderate contact for now. Alec. We have a branch in Korea, don’t we?”
Although it was not large, Korea was a country where dangerous portals suddenly opened frequently. For that reason, the United States, which had friendly relations with Korea, put some of its Guild branches in it under the pretext of helping. The Guardian Guild was one of them.
“Yes.”
“Inform me on what happens there.”
“Yes, I will.”
The world was moving along with the news right now.
***
“Ugh, nice.”
Hyeon-woo, who was wearing soft pajamas and holding a mug full of tea in both hands, was casually watching the large TV. A movie that he hadn’t seen yet and was released during those 10 years he had disappeared, was playing on the TV, while Kero was lying on the rug on the floor and sleeping.
It was such a peaceful afternoon.
He quite liked the movie, which was playing on the glamorous display screen. Hyeon-woo sipped the yarrow tea and yawned a little. Then, he turned his head and looked at Do-jin standing at the entrance of the door.
At first, Seon-woo tried not to let Do-jin in, but Hyeon-woo objected.
“I know that he needs to protect me, but is it okay for him to just stand outside the door without rest?”
“Hyung, S-Class Awakened are strong, so even if he stands there all day, he’ll be fine.”
That’s not the problem. Hyeon-woo made a determined expression.
“Still. Please let him stay inside.”
Seon-woo seemed to have many complaints, but in the end, he listened to Hyeon-woo. There were many more compromises along the way, but they are too long to list, so he will omit them. In such a way, Do-jin came inside. And from then on, Do-jin stood like that in front of the front door, while protecting Hyeon-woo.
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HM: Hyeon-woo has the best life on this planet. lol
Davine:
Everyone: Seon-hyeon guild's dangerous. I need to meet the First-Generation missing person.
Hyeon-woo: Don't mind me. I'm just chilling.
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Credits:
Translator: Hoshi Miya
Editor/Proofreader: Davine and Meimei
HM: Hyeon-woo has the best life on this planet. lol
Davine:
Everyone: Seon-hyeon guild's dangerous. I need to meet the First-Generation missing person.
Hyeon-woo: Don't mind me. I'm just chilling.
Everyone wants him to work for them but he just wants to be a salted fish. And I mean hey his brother can provide so why can’t he have that lifestyle?!
Thank you for the chapter :)