Episode 225 Meeting (5)
Partnership contract.
This means that each party gets a chance to ‘use’ the other.
And although it is formal, the contract is announced on the partnership contract website established by the Public Safety Agency.
It is difficult to say that the Public Safety Agency’s functions are limited to the metropolitan area, so it has great binding force and influence… but
at least it had the power to destroy the reputation by disclosing this in detail when the contract was violated.
Even if compensation or performance for breach of contract could not be enforced, it was possible to end the hunter’s trust.
if.
What if Ganghu requested and completed a dungeon raid owned by the Guru Guild or rented by them?
Next, I had to participate in the dungeon raid requested by the Guru Guild.
Of course, partnership contracts were limited to dungeon raids, so it was impossible to contract to attack a specific force.
Because of the obligation to be completely neutral, it was impossible to contract to enter an open dungeon.
This is because the probability of conflict issues occurring within it is very high. It’s like blocking the source of possibility.
‘It’s a business with no losses for me.’
From Ganghu’s perspective, it was like going to the dungeon twice.
Ganghu will request a dungeon based on his needs, and they will also guide him to the dungeon for that reason.
The field they want for themselves is likely to be bleeding shuttles. That’s expected.
No matter how you turn it, it is beneficial, so it feels more difficult to find a reason to refuse.
Kang-hoo had already made his decision, but when he slightly withheld his answer, Oh Yu-jin appealed a little more.
“As you know, our guild is neutral, so we have been strengthening relationships with overseas guilds for a long time.”
“I know that.”
“In particular, our strength lies in our connections with guilds in Northern Europe. I bet you will be able to visit many countries.”
There are many attractive dungeons in Northern Europe as well. There are many places with their own stories and stories.
Furthermore, there is a dungeon containing an issue that acts as an ‘opportunity’ for Jang Si-hwan and Chae Gwan-hyeong.
It was a difficult offer for Kang Hu to refuse as there were many places with great strategic value in many ways.
“great. Then, how about signing a one-time contract first?”
Kang Hu counter-offered.
Usually, the total amount of partnership contracts is 2 to 3 times.
This is because it is difficult to judge each other just once and it gives the impression that they are looking at each other.
Since the partnership contract itself is based on a certain level of trust in each other…
2 to 3 times was the norm.
However, since Ganghu still does not have trust in the Guru Guild, he decided to limit the number of times.
“great. Would you like to do that?”
“Yes, then I will proceed.”
“Would you agree to the announcement on the website? “It is a formal procedure, but it cannot proceed without consent.”
“of course.”
There is no harm in having your partnership with the Guru Guild known.
It’s a problem to show that you’re leaning towards one side, but the Guru Guild is completely neutral.
That’s how the contract proceeded.
What if they knew that Ganghu could steal skills from middle boss and main boss monsters?
He must have changed the terms after realizing how beneficial this contract would be to Ganghu.
As a Ganghu who finds visiting various dungeons helpful for his growth, this is an offer he welcomes with open arms.
However, those who don’t know it might think that they have a chance to use the Bleeding Dealer for sure.
I don’t necessarily want to break their pleasant misunderstanding. Because it’s better to let happy illusions play out.
after.
Oh Yu-jin and his party are on their way back to Jeju Island after finalizing their partnership contract with Kang-hoo.
Oh Yu-jin looked proud as she saw Kang-hu’s signature clearly written on the contract.
“It all starts like this. We are gradually infiltrating our guild. I’m confident. “If it’s our connection, they’ll become more and more interested.”
Oh Hye-jin and Ma Jin-ho’s reactions were the same. All of the capable hunters currently in the guild joined that way.
I was sure that Kanghu would also fall in love with the charm of the Guru Guild.
If that happens, truly talented assassins will be active in the name of the Guru Guild.
Although I wasn’t even thinking about the person I was going to give the rice cake to, the three people who would receive the rice cake were imagining things like that.
* * *
Returning to the hotel, Ganghu pondered which dungeon to request from the Guru Guild.
If this opportunity presents itself, it is best to take advantage of it actively, and the Guru Guild has the resources to do so.
Although there was still time to conquer the abyssal dungeon promised with Lee Hyun-seok… there
was no need to rush since that was like a caught fish. There is no problem if you proceed slowly.
‘It would be a good idea to go overseas and go somewhere where I can deal a blow to Jang Si-hwan or Chae Gwan-hyung at the same time.’
Stealing the opportunity.
This is something that Kanghu always keeps in mind.
It is impossible to make the opportunity that Jang Si-hwan has gained so far through ‘main character correction’ disappear.
However, you can intercept the opportunity that will lead to a future relationship in advance. Because you can see into the future.
Oslo, Norway.
Near Oslo Cathedral, there is a place where dungeons are concentrated in one place.
A total of thirteen dungeon entrances are arranged in the shape of a cross, centered around the cathedral.
People used to call this the sacred dungeon.
In fact, the area around the dungeon had overwhelmingly better healing and recovery properties than other areas, so a separate hospital was built there.
It was a kind of permanent buff, and it was scientifically and medically proven, not an unfounded rumor.
here.
Later, Jang Si-hwan obtains a useful black magic skill book, and Chae Gwan-hyeong obtains a grade 1 great sword.
In the original, Elizabeth, the ‘Saint of Salvation’, helped us enter so we could enter.
A dungeon that you can’t even get a chance to enter unless you have connections to the Oslo-based ‘Gratia’ guild and the cathedral.
So, even though he had been aware of it before, Kang-hu couldn’t even dare to approach him.
Inquiries through the mercenary group were not accepted at all, so access through Lee Ye-rin was also impossible.
However, when he signed a contract with the Guru Guild, an unexpected path opened up.
‘The problem is that even if you can go, you must have at least one person accompanying you.’
All 13 sacred dungeons have a limited number of people. Minimum of 2 people, maximum of 2 people.
In other words, it is a dungeon that only two people can enter. Not even 3 people can enter, but even 1 person can’t enter.
For that reason, in the original work, Jang Si-hwan took his colleague Chae Gwan-hyeong with him and they gained acting skills together.
What if Kang-hoo goes there?
You must choose one person who will enjoy the opportunity with you.
‘In the original work, this dungeon was designed with the intention of boosting Chae Gwan-hyeong’s strength as well, so it can’t be monopolized.’
Since it is a skill that is activated individually, it is impossible for two people to go in and eat it all by themselves.
In the end, the situation becomes meaningful when Kang-hoo shares his talents with the person he trusts the most and is likely to go to the end.
Many faces come to mind.
The first thing that comes to mind is Park Dong-jae. He is a capable buffer and his loyalty(?) to Ganghu is high.
The next thing that comes to mind is Jeong Yuri. Considering the growth curve experienced in the original work, there is a high possibility that it will give wings to her rapid growth.
Ahn Young-ho cannot be left out as he relies on the full growth support of the Ricou Guild.
If talent is added to this, there is a high probability that this guy will also be in full bloom.
“Or… Takashi?”
In the area of trust, I still have no choice but to give it a low score.
If we were to think of someone who would have the greatest impact when given a chance, Takashi would be the perfect candidate.
Of course, since he still belongs to the Thirteen Stars, the trust he has built with himself is not high.
If this choice is wrong, it could end up only giving more strength to the members of the Thirteen Stars.
“It’s a matter that requires careful consideration.”
Who will be of the greatest help without betraying oneself? My worries have no choice but to deepen.
What is certain is that any chance of getting into the mouths of Jang Si-hwan and Chae Gwan-hyeong must be cut off.
Even if the gift of sharing with other companions is in vain, you must prevent those two from enriching themselves.
* * *
After finishing the meeting with the Guru Guild, the clock ticked.
There is still time left until he receives bile from K, and Kim Shin-ryeong has not contacted him since.
Since there was no set dungeon strategy issue, I was in a situation where my body was light but I had nothing to do.
So Kanghu headed back to Suwon Station. It was to visit the Onnuri Guild.
Thanks to the generous money provided to Seunghyuk Han earlier, there was the possibility of renting a dungeon license owned by the Onnuri Guild.
When I contacted him, Seunghyuk Han was awake and said that we could meet right away.
So, without any regrets, I boarded the train to Suwon Station.
On the way to Suwon Station.
News about the Jeonghwa Guild was flowing through the news on the history electronic display board.
The story was that all the criminal forces in Osan had been subdued and the Purification Guild had begun ‘reconstruction’.
A painting that was trampled upon by the Purification Guild and raised again by the Purification Guild.
Although it was disgusting to label it with something grandiose, such as reconstruction or a key project.
“Should I move to Osan? “If the purification guild manages it directly, security will be assured, right?”
As expected, people’s reaction was friendly. There was more anticipation that Osan would become more livable now.
Since the Jeonghwa Guild has taken over all interests in the Osan area, it will be as people say.
At least from the perspective of civilians, they have no choice but to welcome the Purification Guild.
Suddenly, the Public Safety Office came to mind.
The current Public Safety Agency has formed such a close relationship that it is called the 2nd Company of the Purification Guild.
However, their companionship was not maintained until the end in the original work. A breaking issue arises.
The Public Security Agency assassinated all Jeonghwa Guild executives, including Jang Si-hwan and Chae Gwan-hyeong.
An incident where they were caught trying to seize the interest and influence they had and suffered the reverse.
In the original work, of course, the Public Safety Agency was portrayed as more corrupt than the devil, making it a great achievement to crush injustice.
We need to reconsider whether they were really a force of ‘injustice’ in line with the ending.
Like the White Rose Group, which was suppressed by Jang Si-hwan in the past after being falsely accused of being a criminal organization that had planned a terrorist attack.
The possibility that ‘false charges’ were attached to the Public Security Agency could not be ruled out.
‘If the Public Safety Office falls under the purification guild’s jurisdiction, then they will be able to wield public power. Now, it is a picture of cooperation at least formally….’
If we compare the existence of the Magistrate’s Office to the contents of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, it can be likened to the force that brought the Emperor of Later Han to power.
Even though he is a puppet, doesn’t he give orders in the name of the emperor? The current Public Safety Agency is exactly like that.
But what if the emperor disappears and the legitimacy is inherited? At that time, he will become the emperor himself.
Is that why?
‘monster.’
When I think of Jang Si-hwan, the word monster is the first thing that comes to mind.
I also remember the line in the drama that says to catch a monster, you have to become a more vicious monster.
How can we destroy the stronghold that has been firmly built in the name of the Jeonghwa Guild?
Is there no game changer?
Inside the rattling train.
Ganghu’s hand tightened as he clutched the dagger in his chest. This world is still a fucking world.