As the representatives from each country were discussing the new guidelines of the generous constellation, hunters were doing their own thing.
The hunters from the Mount Hua Sect were frustrated to see Chinese hunters blocking their path.
âHey, we have permission to be here, right? Does it really have to be like this? Arenât other people watching?â
The Mount Hua Sect, one of the clans serving Choi Yeonseungâafter the Master of Slowness and Silence disappeared, the hunters of the clan boldly petitioned Choi Yeonseung.
-Great constellation, can we go to China for various activities?
Sure.
With permission, the hunters immediately took a flight to China, but then they were immediately surrounded.
Whenever hunters traveled abroad, their personal information was logged into the destination country's database. Thus, it was no surprise that the Mount Hua Sect hunters were stopped as soon as they got off with their passports at the airport.
The Chinese hunters who had rushed out also looked very flustered.
âAre they crazy?â
âWhat permission... If you had permission, would we be here?â
âHey...â Louis Wang, the leader of the clan, spoke up as if to warn him. âAre you aware of our hunter ranks? Weâre all martial artists. I can clean up as many of you as I want if I put my mind to it.â
Having been with Choi Yeonseung from the very beginning, the Mount Hua Sect hunters were the ones who had benefited the most from his realm of martial arts. Most of them were B-grade or higher, and masters such as Iris and Louis boasted skills beyond that.
What if such hunters were to fight together in a crowded airport? It would be the optimal situation for them, with close quarters allowing them to use their martial arts more efficiently and preventing their enemies from using wide-area magic.
It made sense for the Mount Hua Sect hunters to be confident.
The Chinese hunters were astonished by the threats, but they didnât back down.
âNo matter what you say, we canât let you pass.â
âImpertinent fools. Who are you doing this for?â
âWe have families too!â
â...â
The hunters of the Mount Hua Sect suddenly felt sorry for them. If these Chinese hunters fled from the intruders in fear, there was a good chance that not only they but also their families would face punishment.
âR-right... Sorry, we were too short-sighted.â
âWhy donât we just wait?â
The Mount Hua Sect hunters started whispering among themselves. They naturally harbored a deep resentment for China. After all, they had been forced to flee the country during the second generation in order to escape the horrible treatment of the government.
But apart from that, they felt a bit sorry to cause trouble for the airport security hunters.
âWhat are these crazy people... Catch them!â
As they were waiting, someone who seemed to be in a high position appeared behind them. People who had been in high positions within the party for a long time were bound to have a unique kind of arrogance about them.
The Mount Hua Sect hunters were able to notice it right away.
âI think heâs a real senior executive!â
âYes! It seems so! Maybe he has connections with the Party Central Committee!â
The hunters gritted their teeth. The moment he puffed up his chest, the senior executive would act as a firecracker announcing the splendid return of the Mount Hua Sect hunters.
âYou guys went into exile, huh... You havenât the slightest clue who youâre up against...â
âHe came!â
Just as the hunters were about to clench their fists and throw punches, the executive got a call. He took out his phone with an annoyed look on his face, but then he lowered his head in surprise.
âYes! Yes... Huh?? Why... Constellation... Yes... No... How can the constellation be above the command of the party... I-Iâm sorry... I understand.â
The executive bowed his head with a noticeably different expression.
â...You can go.â
â...â
â...â
The Mount Hua Sect hunters felt like something was off.
What had just happened?
âItâs now that weâre not glad, but... We were prepared to fight you... with the strength weâve built up...â
âI understand! Thatâs what I also wanted. I wanted to fight.â
âI guess revenge really is meaningless.â
âWhat are these madmen saying...?â
The party official was furious at the conversation between hunters. These exiles had come into the country at will, robbed them of everything, and then gained the right to operate in the area?
Was revenge truly meaningless?
âI need to be more active in the party! Whatâs up with this constellation?â
The party official vowed that when he returned, he would gather people and raise opinions more actively. Even if that constellation was now the master of Earth, he was meddling too much. The constellation would surely listen and understand if the Chinese government imposed itself.
***
Kwon Yeongseungâcompared to other A-grade hunters, he was the most popular because of his charm and activity in other fields.
Even after the Master of Slowness and Silence was defeated and disappeared, Kwon Yeongseungâs popularity continued to soar. He was also receiving greater hospitality from other countries. Normally, no country neglected their A-grade hunters, but wherever Kwon Yeongseung went, he received better treatment than the A-grade hunters of that country.
There was only one reason for thatâhe was a peripheral figure attached to Choi Yeonseung.
âAh, youâre the kind of hunter who uses his friendships to get special treatment.â
â...N-no!â Kwon Yeongseung stammered, caught off guard by Han Sehaâs sharp criticism.
In fact, he felt a bit guilty about the excessive hospitality he received whenever he was invited abroad.
Jeong Wonuk, another A-grade hunter, carefully said, âItâs okay to be treated like that, but those people must have ulterior motives. Donât get carried away...â
âIâm not that bad!â
âWhatever. Why did you call us here?â Han Seha asked impatiently.
âItâs not a big deal...â Kwon Yeongseung said hesitantly. âYou know the Iron-Blooded Ice Emperor... I thought it would be a good idea to help him make up with Dragon Hwang.â
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Han Seha and Jeong Wonuk were genuinely impressed. They hadnât thought about this at all, but it was a good idea.
After Choi Yeonseung revealed his identity as a constellation, it was the people around him who were the most surprised.
-How hard it mustâve been to hide his true identity and save humans who didnât listen to him!
-Even so, couldnât he say something...?
-Do you want to die?
-...I used to think that. But now, I realize he mustâve had a lot of trouble as a constellation!
Luckily, someone like Han Seha was flexible enough to adapt to the shock. As for those who couldnât think flexibly, she had forced them to become more flexible.
Of course, everyone had been stunned at first, but as the shock wore off, people gradually came to accept reality. In fact, instead of being surprised, they ought to be grateful that a constellation born in South Korea had become the master of Earth.
If a constellation from a neighboring country had become Earthâs ruler instead, they wouldâve been seriously considering fleeing from Earth by this point.
-We need to learn martial arts and have stronger faith...
-We should find his home and commemorate...
-Make a documentary about his life...
The media was initially abuzz about this news, but after a while, they all felt silent.
The A-grade hunters could tell right away.
âHe told them to stop.â
In any case, there were things that the Korean hunters couldnât do. They utterly failed to express their sincere gratitude to Choi Yeonseung. Despite his incredible achievement, they couldnât thank him properly.
...However, Han Seha was furious when Kwon Yeongseung expressed such an opinion.
âUuuuugghh...â
â??â
Kwon Yeongseung was taken aback. Had Han Seha suddenly gone crazy?
âNo, itâs a really good idea. The constellation will be pleased.â
âIs that so?â
âIn fact, he might directly bless the hunters of your Six-Eyed Turtle clan.â
âN-no... I didnât mean that?â
Kwon Yeongseung was genuinely confused. Of course, he was a key member of the clan, but he hadnât made this suggestion expecting such privileges.
âAs expected...â Han Seha said with a hint of hostility in her voice.
âThatâs not the reason!â
âBut is there a way to reconcile the two of them?â
â...â
â...â
The two young A-grade hunters shut up and simultaneously looked at Jeong Wonuk.
âAfter all, youâre our senior...â
âConsidering your age and experience... Youâre from the same generation as them, right?â
â...â
Jeong Wonuk was sullen. These two young punks only treated him as their senior at times like this!
âThe three of us might be from the first generation, but they were much more advanced in their careers than me. I didnât have much of a chance to talk to them.â
âUmm... I guess I have to ask...â
Han Seha was conflicted. She didnât want to ask Choi Yeonseung directly as he would be less impressed if he knew about the gift in advance.
They needed to find someone who knew Hwang Gyeongryong and Lee Changsik well...
***
âDo not worry! Us orcs are great at solving old feuds!â
âBesides, we are close friends with both Hwang Gyeongryong and Lee Changsik!â
âOh...!â Han Seha was delighted.
The orcs seemed nothing like the violent ones who attacked hunters on sight in dungeons. They seemed oddly intellectual, evoking a kind of trust in Han Seha that she had never felt toward orcs before.
âI, Garagoncha, will act as counselor for the two of them. But first, we need to settle the grievances of their past,â Garagoncha said with an intelligent expression.
Han Seha listened attentively.
âFirst of all, I heard that humans criticized Hwang Gyeongryong in the past.â
âThey did.â
âWe need to catch all the people involved. That will make Hwang Gyeongryong feel a bit better.â
â...W-wait.â
Kwon Yeongseung, who was listening next to them, panicked. Among the people who had criticized Hwang Gyeongryong at that time, some were big politicians and businessmen, as well as leaders of media companies. Arresting all of them was impossible...
âHumans... Catch them...â
Han Seha was taking notes regardless.
âI heard that people also criticized Lee Changsik in the past.â
âAha. Do we need to catch those people too?â
âExactly! Very clever!â
âOkay... Humans... Catch them.â
âIâll go with you. Youâll need a helping hand.â
âGood. Then letâs go.â
âNot wasting any time. Very good!â
Kwon Yeongseung panicked even more when Han Seha and the orcs immediately raised their weapons and set off.
Should... Should he stop them?
âWhatâs wrong? Is there a problem?â
âDo you want to participate but youâre too nervous? Donât worry! Youâll be on the jury too.â
The orcs put their arms around Kwon Yeongseungâs shoulders as they encouraged him.
Just like that, Kwon Yeongseung got caught up in a past grudge because of these intelligent orcs.
***
Han Hyeokrim, Han Sehaâs uncle, was quite drunk.
âThatâs what Iâm saying. Isnât Father crazy?! No matter how close she is to the constellation, making such a lunatic his successor...â
âYes, exactly.â
The man sitting in front of Han Hyeokrim nodded. Despite his old age, he maintained the appearance of a middle-aged man thanks to the various rare elixirs he had taken.
âIâve always been very critical of hunters. I knew theyâd ruin the country at some point!â
âNo, Assemblyman!â
âPeople donât know how to repay favors...â
âProsecutor Garagoncha has entered the courtroom!â
Bang!
âLawyer Palvacha is also here!â
âJudge Iguacha enters too!â
âThe jury also enters! Admit the jury!â
â?!?!?â
The people at the bar looked around in a frightened manner.
Monsters swarmed in as though a dungeon had exploded.
âWhat the hell... Call the hunters! The hunters!â
As if answering the call, Kwon Yeongseung stepped inside. He was terribly embarrassed, still not prepared for this, so he averted his gaze.
âHu... Hunter?! Hunter Kwon Yeongseung?!â
â...Y-youâve got the wrong person.â
âGet rid of these orcs now! What is this...! Wait, isnât that Hunter Han Seha?â
âNo? I donât know you?â Han Seha said as she kicked the old man in the chin.
Stunned, Han Hyeokrim exclaimed, âDonât you recognize me?!â
âNope.â
Han Seha delivered the same kick to her uncle.
The orcs cheered and clapped.
âWe need to make her a prosecutor! Prosecutor Han Seha!â