The Handsomer You Are, the Stronger You Become-Chapter 164

Looking at the money and fame, it would be easy to accept such requests.

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In fact, it wasn’t uncommon for famous hunters to clear dungeons in foreign countries.

That’s why countries around the world were asking for it.

However.

Despite the unprecedented, top-tier offers, Go Kyungseok rejected them all.

Kang Hyunsoo’s schedule was constantly changing at such a fast pace that the Hunter Bureau could hardly keep track of it, and right now, there was no time to deal with other countries.

Kang Hyunsoo was currently dispatched to Japan.

Although he had not responded to a single request from countless countries, Japan hadn’t even asked, and yet, Kang Hyunsoo had gone there on his own.

The reason was simple.

The Valley of the Ancient Times.

Although he didn’t explain it in detail, Kang Hyunsoo was suspected to be searching for a mysterious organization known as the "Frontier."

The clue to that organization was likely in Japan.

As such, Go Kyungseok was fully focused on Japan.

Not only was the clue about the Valley of the Ancient Times important, but if anything were to happen to Kang Hyunsoo, South Korea would suffer a massive loss of military power.

Though the Hunter Bureau had not yet made it public, internally, Kang Hyunsoo was already regarded as the world’s top hunter.

Accordingly, the Hunter Bureau’s support had been maximized.

In addition to housing support, tax reductions, accounting management, and security had all been handled.

They also made sure that if Kang Hyunsoo ever considered naturalization, he would not even entertain the thought, providing him with every convenience.

To Go Kyungseok, Kang Hyunsoo was an extremely important figure, and just then, an unsettling report came in.

Choi Jiwoo, who was in charge of Kang Hyunsoo’s affairs, approached with a serious expression.

"Director, Japan’s actions are suspicious."

"What’s going on?"

"After Hunter Kang Hyunsoo entered Mount Fuji, they’ve restricted access to the mountain. Not only for hunters, but even for the general public."

"It’s definitely not a ceremonial matter… So, in the end..."

"It seems they’re planning something. According to a scout, a group of people who looked like Yakuza entered Mount Fuji."

"Yakuza...?"

"After investigation, they are hunters from a guild called ‘Oni.’ It’s a guild involved in many incidents in Japan. It seems they’re attempting to harm Hunter Kang Hyunsoo."

"These damn bastards...!!"

Bang—!!

Go Kyungseok slammed his fist onto the desk in anger.

While he knew Japan had a shady and underhanded side, he didn’t expect them to openly show hostility like this.

"Order all agents in Japan to assemble in Tokyo. I’ll head to Mount Fuji myself. Choi Jiwoo, prepare to move out."

"Yes, Director!"

Tokyo, the city that benefited from Hunter Kang Hyunsoo, was now trying to harm him instead of properly honoring him. Choi Jiwoo was equally furious.

The two were about to leave the emergency operations room and prepare to head to Tokyo when—

Woo—!!

Suddenly, Choi Jiwoo’s phone rang.

<Hunter Kang Hyunsoo>

It was a call from Kang Hyunsoo.

With wide eyes, Choi Jiwoo exchanged a look with Go Kyungseok and quickly answered the phone.

"Is everything okay, Hunter Kang Hyunsoo?"

Yes, Choi Jiwoo Hunter. I just finished up and I’m heading to the airport now. I’ll be returning to Korea right away.

"Really? I heard that Yakuza hunters were following you. What about them…"

Oh, you heard about that? Don’t worry, there were no casualties. I hung them up on trees, and the Japan Hunter Bureau will handle them.

"What...? That... I’m so relieved."

"...Haha, I was worried for nothing!"

Choi Jiwoo let out a relieved sigh, and Go Kyungseok also chuckled when he heard the conversation.

After hearing that the problem had been resolved, they calmly realized that Kang Hyunsoo didn’t really need any protection.

He was considered the world’s best hunter—who would dare protect him?

Kang Hyunsoo never expected such protection.

In fact, when they offered to assign him security personnel beforehand, he had refused, citing that it would interfere with his work.

After assuring Choi Jiwoo and Go Kyungseok, he got to the point.

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But once I return to Korea, there’s a place I need to go. Could you check if I can go directly to my destination?

"Of course! Just let me know. The Director is with me right now."

"Where do you plan to go, Hunter Kang Hyunsoo? Europe? Africa? The Americas? Just tell us. We’ll arrange a charter flight before you even return."

When Kang Hyunsoo went to Japan, it wasn’t possible to arrange a charter flight immediately, but now there was plenty of time.

This time, they promised to provide full support!

Go Kyungseok and Choi Jiwoo made that pledge, but—

Really? Can you go straight to North Korea as well?

"......?"

"Yes...?"

After hearing Kang Hyunsoo’s words, their expressions turned blank.

The destination Kang Hyunsoo mentioned was:

"North... North Korea?"

Because it was a country ruled by a dictator.

***

Pyongyang, Headquarters of the Workers' Party of Korea.

"Ha, has it already been this long? Hey! Nalrae, report!"

A man wearing a leather jacket, leather pants, and sunglasses shouted while propping his legs up on the desk in his office.

Immediately—

Bang—!!

A North Korean military officer, who had been waiting outside, rushed in to make his report.

"R-reporting, Comrade Chairman! There have been no unusual developments within the military today, and the asymmetric weapon development and monster pit collapse management are progressing smoothly as planned!"

Sweat trickled down his face as his voice trembled. The officer, overwhelmed by pressure, was clearly unable to compose himself, but there was little he could do.

There were several corpses scattered around the office where he had entered to report.

With every step he took, blood splashed, and the stench of death made it difficult to breathe.

But the officer did his best to present the report.

"Is that so? Things are going well. Good, you may go now."

North Korea’s supreme leader, Gu Yeongho, nodded with a satisfied smile.

"T-thank you, Comrade Chairman! I will take my leave now! Long live Comrade Chairman!"

The officer saluted and, with a relieved expression, left the office.

However, he didn’t make it out of the room completely. Just as he was about to exit through the door—

Scrape—! Whoosh—! Crash—!!

An arrow flew through and struck him in the neck.

Blood poured out from the office door and flowed into the hallway.

Gu Yeongho, from a distance, wiped his hands after throwing the arrow and scratched his head with an awkward smile.

"I did well without mistakes, but I had to hit my quota. Haha!"

His words were true.

After killing the officer who was about to leave the office—

[Arrogance Auxiliary Quest 23]

[Eliminate 100 traitors who threaten authority (87/100)]

The count went up from 86 to 87.

The quest to eliminate traitors.

Gu Yeongho, North Korea’s dictator, was a successor of the Sin of Arrogance.

Originally, North Korea had been a country where the Kim family passed down dictatorial power.

But three years ago, the owner of that power changed.

Gu Yeongho had staged a coup and taken the position of supreme leader.

It was an event no one could have predicted.

The reason was simple.

Gu Yeongho carried out the coup alone.

Previously, Gu Yeongho had been a North Korean espionage hunter, making money by catching various illegal activities happening overseas.

He often infiltrated foreign countries, intercepting deals where hidden pieces were traded in the black market, taking them for himself.

Then, one day, during an assignment in Brazil, Gu Yeongho assassinated a hunter, and after that—

[You have inherited the Sin of Arrogance.]

[Complete the quest to fulfill the sin.]

He became a successor of the Sin of Arrogance.

He had merely performed his usual assignment, but suddenly, an unexpected power entered his body.

At first, he didn’t understand what this power was, but as he completed quests, he realized it made him more perfect.

Since then, Gu Yeongho had been performing quests related to the Sin of Arrogance, gradually growing in power, until he ultimately—

Became the supreme leader of North Korea.

It wasn’t a desire for power.

It was simply that—

[Arrogance Absolute Quest 19]

[Become the ruler of a country and maintain the position for 1,000 days (934/1,000)]

As he completed the quests presented by the Sin of Arrogance, he rose to this position.

Had he been born in a developed country, perhaps there would have been legal means to power, but this country was ruled by a dictator.

To become the ruler of a country, he had no choice but to become a dictator.

Gu Yeongho removed the previous supreme leader, wiped out his opposing subordinates and the military, even killing thousands in the process, but it didn’t matter.

All those deaths were converted into his own power.

Now, all that remained was to hold on a little longer and complete the remaining tasks of the Sin of Arrogance.

Then, an unexpected incident occurred.

After eliminating the officer he had suspected of being a traitor, Gu Yeongho leaned back in his chair, opened his kill list, and began selecting the next target.

Thud—! Crash—! Bang—!!

Suddenly, the outside became chaotic.

"What is it? What’s going on?"

Gu Yeongho picked up the landline and contacted the guards.

But no answer came.

Instead—

Bang—!!

Suddenly, the door to the office was smashed open.

"Is this the place? The office of the Supreme Leader of North Korea?"

A young man appeared, so handsome that his radiant presence made it hard to even look directly at him.