chapter 9
9. Proofs of innocence, back to the academy
“Hi…Hileon…People call our group Hi…Hileon.”
As soon as Lee Hyeon-seung heard the word Hilleon, he doubted his ears.
‘Why is Hilleon messing with the Artemis Guild?’
Hilleon, a group that moves the dark market. Trash bastards who do anything for money, selling artifacts, people, slaves, and all kinds of things that make money. Their main target is those who have no money and no power. Of course, they are crazy guys who kill strong guilds and everything if they have money, but even so, they are not the ones who dare to do crazy things that openly touch Artemis Guild, which is said to be the best power in the country.
No matter how much Hilleon is building a strong position on the dark market side, Artemis cannot be weighed down. Because the power of the Artemis Guild is beyond imagination.
That’s why I didn’t understand. If it is revealed that it was Hilleon who touched Yoo Hee-yeon, a war between Artemis and Hilleon may break out. What was the reason for taking such a risk and touching Yoo Hee-yeon?
Hyunseung Lee asked a question.
“I remember there was no dispute between Hilleon and the Artemis guild, right? Why did you touch Yoo Hee-yeon even at the risk?”
“Three… I don’t know if there’s a problem with the world, but recently the Artemis Guild has been releasing hallucination potions on the dark market side at a bargain price. Because of that, the damage we see is not so much…”
A hallucinogenic potion, in terms of Earth, is like a drug. The moment you drink it, hallucinations begin to appear before your eyes, and you feel extreme pleasure. Of course, it is an addictive substance and is one of the potions banned by the state. That’s why hallucination potions are one of the overpriced items that are being traded at a much higher price than the production cost.
“You touched the hallucination potion in Artemis?”
I couldn’t believe it. In the Artemis Guild, there are many sources of funding without having to deal with hallucination potions. I hate to admit it, but Artemis Guild is currently involved in most industries in the country. They didn’t have to reach out to hallucination potions.
“Wow… not sure. But since we’re just suspicious… we can only speculate that the Artemis guild guys did it… We’re not sure about the evidence either, so we just gave a proper warning by touching Yoo Hee-yeon, the daughter of Artemis guild leader Yuhan-beom, from behind. . In the sense of not doing weird things and staying calm…”
In summary, I suspected that the Artemis Guild had intervened in Hilleon’s hallucinogenic potion business, and that Hilleon was harassing Yoo Hee-yeon as a warning to the Artemis Guild. Since there is no clear evidence, it is said that the intention was to make her naturally alert by attacking her in an ambiguous manner rather than attacking her from the front.
‘It’s dirty and entangled.’
Hilleon and Artemis guilds are two of the largest organizations that I can’t even touch. Even though I have two legendary jobs, my current job level is only 1. Hilleon and Artemis guilds were giants who had been active underground and on the ground for over 10 years. The difference between them and me was as wide as the sky and the earth.
It is difficult to retaliate immediately in either place. Of course, things will change as time goes by.
[Legendary Gunsmith]
[Legendary Blacksmith]
Up to the limitless increase in firearm damage, and a blacksmith job with infinite possibilities that can produce any weapon. It was a pity that the profession of gunsmith came out, but the fact that blacksmith came out could be said to be a jackpot. If given enough time to grow, I would be able to stand against the Hilleon and Artemis guilds. There are still too many hidden pieces I know.
After organizing my thoughts, I pointed the gun at Yang Himchan.
-Sueug
“Hee… hee… why… why are you doing this? I’m sure he’ll save you…!”
-Taaang-!
-dump
After hearing the gunshot, Yang Himchan slumped helplessly.
Lee Hyeon-seung looked at Jeong Eun-seo next to him.
Her expression was frighteningly calm. Hyunseung Lee asked a question to her.
“Aren’t you surprised that you openly killed a person in front of you?”
She looked at me and said puzzled.
“I heard that they were the ones who did the wrong thing and tried to kill them first, so what is there to be surprised about?”
I then smiled inwardly and looked at her.
‘Jung Eun-seo has this kind of personality.’
When we first met, Jeong Eun-seo seemed flustered as if she was embarrassed because she lost her compass artifact, but she is originally a very cool-headed person. A person who judges objectively and acts rationally. That was Jeong Eun-seo.
-I just killed him, so it doesn’t matter if I kill him.
Perhaps, that is what she is thinking now.
Jeong Eun-seo looked at me and talked.
“I didn’t hear it partly, but from the conversation, it seems like you’re also a Broad Academy cadet. I must have been very sorry. It’s not something he did, but it’s unfair to cover everything upside down.”
Jeong Eun-seo pointed to the fallen people and spoke.
“Shouldn’t one of them live to prove your innocence?”
“hahahaha”
I smiled dejectedly and replied to her.
“Let’s say you saved them, took them to the academy, and made them spit out the truth. In fact, the stalking was not committed by me, but by Hilleon! Then what about me?”
“…”
“I will die. Hilleon is in a situation where a war with the Artemis guild may break out if this issue is known, but he is bragging about it as he pleases? Wouldn’t it be more like advertising to get my hair cut? I don’t have the strength to deal with them yet. Even so, if I save those bastards, I’ll tell them to go back, so it’s best to just kill them here.’
Jeong Eun-seo looked at Lee Hyeon-seung as if it was unexpected and spoke.
“I’ve felt it since before, but you’re quite rational. If it were me, I would have tried to prove that they were not guilty by dragging them around without even knowing what to do, even if it was unfair.”
Lee Hyeon-seung listened to Jung Eun-seo and answered with a smile.
“It is not rational. He’s still weaker than them, so he’s keeping his mouth shut for a while. If you build up your strength properly, you’ll rip them off their necks. If you understand, please keep quiet about this matter. If you go around talking about it for no reason, you’ll end up in a bad situation.”
Jeong Eun-seo nodded. and asked me
“Coming to think of it, I have a question, about your bullets. How do you pierce the mana shield? Obviously, the gunman doesn’t have the magic stat unlocked… The weapon is also a normal weapon, so it won’t have the magic stat…”
Hyunseung Lee pondered for a moment.
‘Jung Eun-seo is the type of person who wants to have as an ally the more valuable and useful a person is, so it’s better to be honest with her now.’
And he said it honestly.
“Fortunately, I have awakened to a legendary class job. I am a legendary gunsmith.”
“What… what?”
Jeong Eun-seo was startled and nearly fell backwards. She straightened her posture and looked at me and asked a question.
“Did you say it was legendary? Is it really?”
Her reaction was not incomprehensible either. There are only a handful of legendary classes even if you search around the world. With only a handful of unique ranks just below the legend level, it was needless to say that the legendary rank was rare.
“Yes, it is legendary. Well, it’s a bit disappointing that he’s a gunsmith.”
“Certainly… if it’s a legendary class, it’s normal for normal bullets to be able to pierce mana… I’ve heard that legendary jobs take extra damage from the weapon itself…”
Lee Hyeon-seung spoke to Jeong Eun-seo, who was thinking hard with a serious expression.
“First of all, roughly throw the corpses over there to the monsters, and we’ll just leave. It is too late at night.”
After that, Jeong Eun-seo followed Lee Hyeon-seung and came out of the labyrinth.
Jeong Eun-seo came out and lifted Lee Hyeon-seung up with an admiring voice.
“What the hell happened? Obviously, you didn’t use a compass or any artifacts, so how can you find your way so accurately? I walked for over an hour, and in the meantime, there were hundreds of forks in the road, but how did I never get it wrong…”
The topography of the labyrinth, which makes the maze clear, was not simple enough for ordinary people to remember. It’s very big, complicated, long, and difficult. That’s why everyone carries a compass. It wasn’t hard to say that Lee Hyun-seung’s performance was superhuman. he replied.
“Thanks to the special effects of the legendary class, I naturally knew where to go.”
“Do you have that ability? After all, it’s a legendary job…”
Actually, there is nothing like that. It’s just that I’m a crazy old person who’s been playing games for over 10 years, so I’m memorizing them all. No matter how complicated a road is, if you see it thousands, tens, or hundreds of thousands of times, you will remember it. No matter how stupid a person is.
However, I can’t say this as it is, so I made an appropriate excuse. Anyway, Jung Eun-seo has never met someone with a legendary level, so you probably don’t know if what I’m saying is a lie.
I looked at her surprised and talked.
“Then, I’ll just go.”
-Tup
As I was about to go home, Jeong Eun-seo grabbed me.
“What is it?”
When I asked, she asked with a desperate expression.
“Are you able to find the way to the second floor of the labyrinth with the effect of a legendary job?”
“Yes, but.”
I answered in the affirmative. It’s strange that the first floor can find the way, but the second floor can’t.
“Could you please help me then? There is a place I must find…”
The grandfather’s legacy that Jeong Eun-seo is looking for is not simply on the second floor. Her grandfather’s hidden heritage exists in the Hidden Place on the second floor. That’s why Jeong Eun-seo couldn’t find it even after several months of searching with a compass. Of course I know about the Hidden Place, but I flatly refuse to help.
“I don’t like it.”
“yes?”
At my firm words, Jeong Eun-seo looked at him blankly in bewilderment.
I nailed her
“I said no. I’ve already helped you once. And then, obviously, he promised a price. You haven’t received anything in return for what you promised yet, so what should I believe in you and help you?”
If you help, you must get paid.
Right now I’m not in a relaxed situation where I’m playing house.
Sure enough, Jeong Eun-seo, who became desperate, quickly told me.
“If you want anything, I will give it to you. I don’t know if you know, but my parents run Theor Guild. It’s an openly high-ranking guild.”
Hyunseung Lee said with a grin as if he had waited.
“Please hire a wizard with the highest level of emotion magic you can hire from Theor Guild.”
“That is of course possible. May I ask where you plan to use it?”
“I will reveal my true name. Hilleon, if you bring those damn bastards to the fore, I’ll probably die, so I’ll keep my mouth shut, but it’s not evidence. I’m going to appraise your phone. If you use superior appraisal magic, you should be able to find out that there are no traces of my fingerprints. Even if I can’t reveal the real culprit, I’ll be able to clear my name.”
Hyunseung Lee recalled the phone that came out of his locker.
‘As a part, I haven’t even touched it once.’
If a wizard with high-level appraisal magic examines it, it will become clear. That phone never had my fingerprints on it, and I never used it after all.
Jeong Eun-seo nodded and asked a question.
“How long can the wizard be ready?”
Soon after, Hyunseung Lee replied.
“Please prepare by tomorrow morning. I’m going to the academy right away tomorrow and, accompanied by the highest-ranking mage you’ll hire, I’m going to file a complaint. for my innocence.”
“Tomorrow morning? It’s already late…”
“Is it impossible?”
When I put on a look of disappointment, Jeong Eun-seo looked at me and replied.
“It is possible. Time is running out. I will move as quickly as possible.”
Lee Hyeon-seung and Jeong Eun-seo exchanged numbers, talked about things in general, and parted ways.
And, the next morning was bright.