Mr. Kim Strikes It Rich with Auto-Hunting [Novel] Chapter 72

Chapter 72

Park Mu-pal?

North Korea’s rank 1 hunter, and currently leading the rebel group….

“Take him in as a subcontractor?”

“Yes, isn’t the enemy of our enemy a friend? If you bring Park Mu-pal under your command and provide support, it’ll be perfect, Director!”

“Hmm….”

That’s a pretty good idea, isn’t it?

Is he a genius?

“Certainly…. sounds good. If we register him as a subcontractor, moving over there in case of an unexpected situation will be easy too.”

“Exactly! That’s what I’m saying!”

The core of registering a subcontractor is—.

[Dispatch Worker]

– Office (Eye of Truth)

– Office (Eye of Truth, Beijing)

This right here: Worker Dispatch.

The effect?

Moving to the subcontractor’s location.

If I set up a subcontractor in North Korea….

I can hop right over whenever necessary.

And the fact that it’s a rebel group?

Even better.

If an incident breaks out, I can leave the cleanup to them.

“And, Director. Even if the Bureau or South Korea responds strongly and resolves it well, wouldn’t it be better to dig as many movement routes as possible for now?”

“That’s true too. You never know when or how you’ll use it.”

As long as I set up a way to cross over, well.

It’ll be useful somehow.

If things suddenly go wrong without any preparation, that really gives you a headache.

What if a need arises later?

I can just use it then.

Even if nothing happens, it’s fine.

Then, well….

At the very least, I could go sightsee Mount Geumgang.

The problem is.

“So…, about that Park Mu-pal guy. How do you plan to bring him in as a subcontractor? The circumstances seem a bit different from when we did it with the Eye of Truth…”

For starters, he’s in North Korea.

That itself isn’t easy.

On top of that, we don’t even know what kind of person he is.

Then again….

Wasn’t it similar back with the Eye of Truth?

No.

With the Eye of Truth, we could at least gather some information….

What about Park Mu-pal?

“Won’t it be tough…?”

“No, it is possible.”

Oh?

“If you leave it to me, Todd, I will carry it out successfully.”

“Oh, can you do it?”

“Yes.”

Really?

If Todd says so, I can trust it.

Our teddy bear, Todd.

He has always handled every assigned task thoroughly and successfully.

Will he pull it off this time too?

I’m curious.

So, go ahead and give it a shot.

* * *

Eye of Truth, Beijing Office.

Guild Master Kim Seon-woo.

And the small teddy bear, Todd, were in conversation.

“Haha, the results of this assignment were splendid as well. The Director was also satisfied, remarking on how truly capable you are.”

“Don’t mention it. Isn’t this all thanks to the Director placing his trust in me and giving me the job?”

“To even be humble—truly magnificent.”

The rare sight of a teddy bear praising an adult man.

Others might be shocked seeing this.

However, Kim Seon-woo, the person in question, was used to it.

Ever since becoming a subcontractor of the Manpower Management Director.

He had seen that teddy bear more than once or twice.

“Not at all. I simply carried out the order as given.”

“Haha, such modesty. We all know you did your best in a task that could have easily turned perilous.”

True.

Honestly, that’s right.

The second mission received as a subcontractor for the Manpower Management Director.

To summarize the key point.

Making contact with the Awakening Management Bureau.

He was told beforehand that it might be dangerous.

From the moment he heard it, he had a feeling too.

Naturally.

The Manpower Management Director?

He’s a hunter everyone is looking for….

And announcing that he has a link to that Manpower Management Director?

One misstep and the entire world would come chasing after him—it was that big of a deal.

“Haha….”

“You worked hard this time as well. This is from the Manpower Management Director, so please accept it.”

What is it this time?

Taking a glance—.

Huh?

“A weapon…?”

“Indeed. ‘They work so hard, the least I can do is guarantee their safety,’ the Director said.”

“Ah…. Thank you! Thank you so much!”

Wow.

My goodness.

That famous weapon crafted by the Manpower Management Director?

He’s giving me this?

Insane….

Eye of Truth’s Guild Master, Kim Seon-woo.

He wasn’t specialized in combat.

He barely managed to clear the lower floors.

Still….

With this, wouldn’t he be able to climb several floors higher?

For the first time in his life, he felt like visiting the Tower.

“This is for the other employee…, was it Lee Min-gook? Keep it and pass it along to that fellow.”

Crazy.

There’s one for Lee Min-gook too?

As expected of the Manpower Management Director.

With treatment like this, how could anyone slack off?

Whatever he does, he has to do his absolute best.

That’s why he gave a soul-stirring performance when making contact with the Awakening Management Bureau.

[That is correct. Let me introduce myself once more. I am the Guild Master of the Eye of Truth, Kim Seon-woo.]

He could still remember it vividly.

When he first met the Section Chief of the Awakening Management Bureau.

Even though his hands were trembling from nervousness, he maintained that tone until the very end.

The inspiration was the two individuals from the primary contractor.

Guan Yu and the teddy bear.

That way of speaking seemed somewhat cool for some reason.

The result?

A complete success.

Just looking at the posts going up on Awakener Net gave him a solid feeling.

Hearing the teddy bear’s words made it certain.

On top of that, getting a weapon as a reward?

Well, this was….

An obvious answer without needing words.

It meant he was 100% satisfied.

Then will he give the next task now?

The tasks given by the primary contractor, the Manpower Management Director.

At first, he thought they were absurdly tough.

How do I do this…?

He didn’t know how many times he had uttered those words.

What about now?

Honestly, he secretly looked forward to them.

The difficulty was brutal, though.

It was somehow doable.

And when he produced results, a sense of achievement followed.

My word.

Huh?

Helping deliver a blow to China.

Secretly contacting the Awakening Management Bureau.

If they were still a private detective guild, how could they ever experience movie-like moments like these?

“As for the next task, it is related to the North Korean rebel group. Can you do it?”

“What kind of task is it?”

The next task spoken by the teddy bear.

He listened with anticipation—.

“So, you’re saying you want to send a bit of support to the rebel side?”

“That is correct.”

Huh?

Suddenly?

This wouldn’t bring in money, would it?

Since he was ordered to do it, he’d do it, but he couldn’t understand.

‘Did I read him wrong?’

That teddy bear over there.

At first, he had a fierce image.

Of course, not to the extent of Guan Yu, who vanished after a brief meeting….

Still, he was just as intimidating.

Otherwise, why would he deliberately imitate the two of them when meeting the Bureau’s Section Chief?

Of course, things had changed over time.

Now he roughly understood that bear’s personality.

There were businesses being planned right now.

The goal?

All money, or resources.

Even crafting weapons to help the world….

Was tied to profits to some degree.

Yet, suddenly supporting a rebel group?

Without any compensation?

Ah….

Is it because North Korea targeted him?

North Korea’s missile provocation.

Naturally, Kim Seon-woo knew about it too.

Those guys, they had brought up the Manpower Management Director completely out of nowhere.

The world’s reaction?

– What’s wrong with them again???

– That country always acts like that….

– But why the Manpower Management Director?

– Maybe something bad happened between them.

For now, it was just at the level of wondering why they were acting up.

Once his thoughts reached that point.

A sudden realization hit him.

Huh?

The picture looks similar to what happened with China.

Then….

Don’t tell me.

“For now, as I just mentioned, send a bit of support to the North Korean rebels, and conduct an investigation concurrently.”

“An investigation, you say?”

“Indeed. What kind of person he is, what process took place when they rose up this time—everything.”

“Yes, understood.”

“Can you handle it?”

He could roughly see it.

This….

Those North Korean bastards are going to get beaten up if they don’t come to their senses, aren’t they?

He was already looking forward to it.

He never liked how they were always running amok anyway.

And.

“There won’t be any problem.”

Tasks of this level were actually on the easier side.

The China route established by the Eye of Truth.

It was quite competent.

Especially when it came to North Korea’s internal information, it was even easier.

“As for what comes next, I shall tell you after confirming the information.”

“Yes, sir.”

What comes next, huh.

He’ll probably try to approach him if he turns out to be trustworthy, right?

Just in case, he should look into that route as well.

Ah, and also.

“The task you assigned last time. Finding a house with a Han River view—it has been completed. You can move in right away.”

“Oh. Is that so?”

Of course.

The exact conditions you wanted.

A spacious house with a Han River view.

He had secured it impeccably, so they could certainly look forward to it.

* * *

A night when the moon hung high.

Near Pyongyang, the rebel hideout.

“Phew….”

Director of Combat in the Revolutionary Talents Unit.

Currently the rebel ringleader, Park Mu-pal let out a sigh with a cigarette in his mouth.

“Every single day feels like my blood is drying up, it really does….”

He was somehow managing to keep breathing.

However….

Could this really be called living?

“Those People’s Army soldiers, and our revolutionary talents as well….”

How many days had this suffocating standoff been going on?

“If that madman Kim Il-jung hadn’t fired missiles in the middle of this….”

It might have been truly dangerous.

He even heard that South Korea aimed missiles back in response.

Thanks to that, the People’s Army withdrew slightly.

And they were able to catch their breath just a little.

“At least it’s fortunate that the comrades’ families are still safe.”

Still, how long would that last?

They’ll crush us first, then clean up over there as well.

That was why he had seriously told the revolutionary talents under his command.

To surrender to that side even now.

However….

“These foolish bastards.”

Even though he told them to just go.

Not a single person left.

Saying they’d die together if they had to die, or whatever.

Ugh, frustrating bastards.

What’s so great about that damn loyalty?

“We’re all going to starve to death soon anyway….”

Even hunters have to eat food to survive.

The saved-up rations were now depleted.

Meanwhile—.

“The Tower’s difficulty went up, making the 61st Floor far out of reach….”

The 61st Floor, which was their only hope?

It had become nearly impossible.

Ding!

[A new comment has been posted.]

– It is not too late even now. If you naturalize into the embrace of Great Japan, we will resolve all your problems.

“Damn bastards.”

They must see through everything.

Seeing how they reached out again right as things became difficult.

“Ha….”

I can’t let my comrades starve to death just because of me….

Should I really take that hand?

Just as his mind was turning into a tangled mess.

Rustle—.

He sensed someone unidentified secretly approaching.

“Who’s there!”

Park Mu-pal.

Awakened with fire-related magic.

However.

Being a hunter, his reaction speed was fast.

Fwoosh!

Is it an assassin?

Full of vigilance, he was about to hurl a fireball when—.

“Eek! Please spare me!”

A child’s voice….

What Is this?

Taking a look.

A young child looking like a beggar came into view.

“Are you a kotjebi street orphan?”

“Yes! Please spare my life!”

“Right…. I’ll listen to why you approached first before deciding.”

“I, I came to deliver two messages!”

Two messages?

“O-One is to dig under the large rock down by the river over there. And the other is a message from someone calling himself the Manpower Management Director….”

“The Manpower Management Director?”

Why would that revolutionary talent…?

“He said he would help if you want.”

He’ll help us?

The Manpower Management Director?

Don’t tell me….

Can all of us survive?

Park Mu-pal, North Korea’s top revolutionary talent.

Originally, he was someone without much ambition.

His goal was just to live an easygoing life….

Yet somehow, many comrades had ended up on his shoulders.

Is this what they call responsibility?

What he wanted most right now?

The safety of himself and his comrades.

And an environment where the people could live without worrying about the Tower or dungeons.

“The Manpower Management Director….”

What does he want in return for helping?

Honestly, he didn’t know.

Can he be trusted?

A bit of worry arose.

However….

If it’s the Manpower Management Director.

Wouldn’t he be worth believing in?

India, Egypt, and even North Korea.

Just looking at his actions so far, he didn’t seem like someone who would turn a blind eye to the people’s peril.

“Phew….”

After finishing the rest of the dwindling cigarette.

Park Mu-pal spoke.

“Speak. What did he say we should do?”

* * *

[Successfully cleared the 67th Floor of the Tower of Chaos!]

[Level up.]

“We’re back, returned….”

“Loyalty! Senior Worker Yeo Hae has successfully completed the mission and returned!”

“Good job, everyone.”

Climbing the Tower steadily, even if not one floor a day.

Thanks to that, we’re already on the 67th Floor.

Sure enough, the difficulty increased as the floors went up.

Of course, we still wrapped it up within a thirty-minute cut.

Still, I could feel that our workers were exhausted.

“Ta-da! Rani finished one too!”

“Good job, our Rani. You worked hard.”

“Yeah! Rani worked hard! But there are still so many left….”

Oh boy.

Rani looks worn out after a long time too.

Then again….

Liking crafting is separate from stamina.

It’s natural to be tired after crafting without rest for days.

I prepared good news for workers like them.

As for what it is.

“Alright, eyes on me, everyone! We’re moving soon!”

“Moving?”

“Yeah, moving.”

“We know, know moving! Did it last time.”

“That’s right.”

Preparations to move?

Done.

Signed the contract.

Packed the luggage.

The moving company folks will arrive soon.

So once we move smoothly, that’s that.

Besides, this time is different from last time.

Back then, only a training ground was added, right?

This time, I can’t even guess what’ll be added.

The current Manpower Management Office is temporary.

Once we move?

It’ll be the grand opening of the official Manpower Management Office.

“Phew….”

I’m already looking forward to it.

“Then will you take Rani to the amusement park too?!”

“Of course I will, without a doubt.”

“Gasppp…! Yay!”

Is an amusement park even a question?

According to Todd, disguises will be limitless from now on.

We can go anywhere.

So.

Everyone, head back for a moment.

And see you in a bit.

Look forward to it, all of you.

Because back then, it’ll be an expensive house with a Han River view.