When I Returned to Farming, National-level Big Juniors Flock - Chapter 101



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101. Find a source

Oh Hyeon-seong walked down a dark street lined with shabby walls.

As we entered the alley, a very shabby restaurant appeared.

Oh Hyeon-seong lifted the tent and went inside, then sat down next to the man sitting by the window.

“long time no see.”

“Oh. You’re here…!”

“Sit down and talk.”

Gil-Sang Lee, who had been standing up at his words, sat down again.

They talked while looking out the window at the alley where drizzle was falling.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you.”

“How have you been?”

“Thanks to you, I’ve been doing well. Everything is going smoothly without any problems so far.”

“Yeah, I’m glad the neck is hanging safely.”

“ha ha ha…”

Lee Gil-sang let out a stiff laugh as he rubbed his neck once.

On the surface, he appears to be the absolute ruler of the shadows, but there are only a few people in the country who know his true situation.

Creepy!

At that moment, Gil-Sang Lee, who had been following behind him, flinched and reacted to the sound of something coming from behind.

A woman who appeared behind him without anyone knowing.

But it wasn’t just that she popped out and surprised me, the energy I felt from her was not ordinary.

“Who is that person?”

“I’m from the security bureau. I’m not here to catch you, so don’t worry.”

National Security Agency.

Oh Hyun-seong may have said it lightly, but it wouldn’t be strange for those who have stepped into the shadows like him to panic just by hearing his name.

However, since Lee Gil-sang was a top-tier hunter of the 8th rank, he immediately noticed that he did not have the weight that one would expect from a regular agent of the Security Bureau.

A single word of answer came back to him as he asked carefully, and Lee Gil-sang’s face turned pale in an instant.

‘Why is that person here?’

“Tsk.”

Meanwhile, Seo Ho-yeon looks at Lee Gil-sang with displeasure.

“Do you really need this kind of human help?”

“From here on out, we need ‘people’ rather than the existing information network. The more the better. In the current situation, it is the best option.”

There were numerous members of the organization under Lee Gil-sang.

Since they were also in the shade and had readily available manpower, there was no better option for Oh Hyeon-seong.

Because what we need now is quantity, not quality.

“…”

Seo Ho-yeon nodded as if he understood, but he still did not look at Lee Gil-sang with kind eyes.

A look of distrust, even contempt.

She basically didn’t like criminals.

Of course, she also knows that Lee Gil-sang is nothing more than a puppet arbitrarily set up by the Disaster Management Agency.

I just didn’t like this type of cooperative relationship.

“You said he was our Director Baek’s senior… so I guess he’s also the senior of Deputy Director Han of the Management Bureau?”

“you’re right.”

“We received a letter of cooperation from our side, but we haven’t heard the details. Are the four major organizations in the country valuable enough to keep that man as a puppet?”

Seo Ho-yeon came closer to his ear and asked him carefully.

The Management Bureau, the Security Bureau, the Special Operations Command, etc.

No matter how much authority special agencies led by government hunters had and how much power they had that was different from that of general government departments, the Republic of Korea was a society governed by the rule of law.

Even if Han Su-yeon enjoyed the president’s absolute trust, if she were deeply involved enough to take control of the criminal organizations, it could have become a political risk factor.

Even though it is natural for these organizations to walk a tightrope between legality and illegality, knowingly or unknowingly.

The fact that a criminal organization with serious moral flaws was allowed to run rampant in the underworld and that the government was interfering with it behind the scenes was a problem that could cause quite a stir in the country.

“I’m not a government official. How would I know that? I’m just a civilian who retired a long time ago.”

“Ordinary civilians would not be able to summon the heads of the four major organizations at will…”

“There are such serious issues involved. I can only say this much right now.”

Oh Hyun-seong answered simply.

The master of the underworld who controls and reigns over the most notorious criminal organizations not only in Korea but around the world.

The purpose was to uncover the identity of the unidentified person who was connected to the theft from the relic storage, and whose face even the governed Lee Gil-sang had never seen.

And that’s not all.

A priest of the Baekui Church appeared a while ago with a strange appearance that seemed neither human nor monster.

The radical terrorist group IAE, which attempted to assassinate the French president during the summit, also appeared at the scene along with his junior, Yun Seol-ha, who was presumed dead.

In the underworld, things that were completely incomprehensible and defy common sense were happening one after another.

Could it be that all of this is really unrelated?

I don’t know if all the elements are connected or just some of them, but it’s true that there’s a strong odor from the current situation.

It’s vague now, but it’ll become a little clearer as we dig deeper.

However, the opponent had not yet taken the bait.

He was able to contact the masters of the underworld who had come into contact with him as they took over the dark side of Korea, but they only left a notice saying that they would send someone soon without giving a specific date.

If they send someone, then full-scale tracking can begin from there.

“Well, anyway, back to the main topic, is everyone ready?”

“Of course! I’ve gathered all the members of the organization who can move into each district, and if you give me the word, I can search every single sewer in every back alley in Seoul without leaving anything out!”

“… We are also compiling the information that is being reported. In particular, we are comparing the location information of the base stations recorded near the site where the traces were found, so the results will be out soon.”

Seo Ho-yeon said as if she couldn’t lose.

On one side are the National Security Agency, which holds the most information in Korea, and on the other side are the four major organizations that control the shadows and have numerous members.

Perhaps this investigation will not take long.

*

Squeak.

A man in shabby clothes with a hood pulled down low opened the door.

He entered a long-abandoned, old, and shabby building and walked down a dark, empty hallway.

Although the place had a dreary atmosphere, he walked with a very calm expression.

But contrary to his desperate expression, his stiff hands were trembling.

It’s because I’m so nervous like I’ve never felt before.

“Wake up, how long are you going to rot away here? It’s time to get rid of this back alley life.”

Phew.

The man took a deep breath and opened his eyes wide.

And then he took another brisk step.

As he headed to the appointed location inside the building, he saw dozens of men gathered in a deserted place.

They all wear dark suits and have fierce expressions.

“Ah, you came just in time.”

Among them, a man with a face full of elaborate tattoos took a step forward and said.

At first glance, he is the highest ranking person among those here.

“I thought he ran away because I couldn’t see him even though time was almost up.”

“Why should I run away?”

“If that’s the case, then that’s good. If that’s the case, then it’ll be difficult for both of us.”

“… Is the money you promised ready?”

“Of course. Money is no object when it comes to relics of that magnitude. I put it in the trunk, so take the car with you.”

The tattooed man gestured to a vehicle with his chin.

Then, a faint smile spread across the lips of the man who had been extremely tense.

“Are you excited about receiving hundreds of billions?”

“… I gave it a big discount. The original value was much higher, but I just put it up for sale to get rid of it quickly.”

“I know, I know. But what do you plan on doing with that money?”

“I don’t need anything, so I’m going to leave this damn country. I’m going to go abroad and start a new life.”

“Damn, I’m jealous. You graduated from life just by picking up a knife.”

The tattooed man nodded with a big smile.

“Okay, should we look at the items now?”

“…is here.”

The man swallowed hard and put down the large weapons case he had been holding in both arms.

As the subordinates approached and opened the case, the contents were revealed with a click.

As large as the case was, a large sword of considerable mass revealed its smooth blade.

“Hoo… At least it’s not a fake relic.”

“I’ve swung this greatsword myself. I’ve never seen such an effect in my life. It’s the artifact that the rumors are spreading. If you don’t believe me, check it out.”

“You may not know this, but the appraisal of a national treasure isn’t that simple. It’s not something that can be done in a place like this.”

“Then what are you going to do?”

“Don’t worry, I’ll go back and check. I received the items safely.”

He nodded.

Then the subordinate approached and handed the car keys to the man.

It was a much gentler deal than I had expected.

They say that trust is important for business even for criminal organizations, and it seems to be true in this regard.

But the man who actually opened the car’s trunk was in for a huge shock.

“What the… Are you kidding me? This amount is so low!”

“Oh, I put in 1 billion just in case. Don’t get upset, it’s not your share anyway.”

“Wh, what…! So you can’t even give me this much money?”

“Isn’t it wrong for a guy with no backing to get his hands on something so outrageous?”

Phew!

The man whose neck had been hit fell to the floor.

A man with his mouth wide open, unable to make a sound due to the sudden, strong shock.

The tattooed man laughed at the sight.

“Why would we give billions to someone like you? And to top it off, we’re going to keep your mouth shut so you can’t talk about this deal. Unless you’re an idiot, there’s no reason to let you live.”

“Hey, these bastards… little shits…”

A man with his face crushed on the floor swore with difficulty.

Tears were streaming down my face, but the situation was already at its worst.

The tattooed man drew his wicked sword and aimed the blade at his neck.

“Don’t be afraid, I won’t let you get hurt. I’ve cut off more human heads than monsters so far…”

Crunch!

At that moment, a bright stream of blood rose high up.

The tattooed man’s neck, which had been pointing the sword, was raised high, and as he was being subdued, he had no idea what was happening.

It’s because I can’t raise my gaze properly.

All I can hear right now is a loud scream and the eerie sound of something breaking and being cut.

“Ha… Huh…”

By the time he managed to raise his upper body and look ahead, the surroundings had already become quiet and only silence was present.

At the same time, there was only one person standing in my place.

“Thank you, thank you for saving me…”

“Don’t get the wrong idea, I helped you. From now on, answer my questions correctly.”

Oh Hyeon-seong strode toward him.

“If you don’t want to be buried next to those guys.”

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