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Chapter 61
― “First, we establish dominance. That bastard Chae Moon is basically a maggot with no conscience. What’s even more disgusting is that when bugs like him sit at a negotiation table, they think they’re human. So lay him down, on the dissection table. And don’t forget to tenderize him a little.”
― “Hmm, what would be good. Water’s good. Water always knows the truth.”
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They pour water. Then pour again. Keep pouring.
W̆еb ñ ô ṽе̄ l̈ Е n um а̀
“P-Please, st― puh― puhff― puhff!!”
Chae Moon, bound to a dissection table tilted at 45 degrees. As endless water is poured onto his face, not only from his eyes and nose but also from places one would rather not think about, water gushes out.
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After soaking him like this for three or four hours, as Lee Shin said, a human becomes remarkably honest.
Now he was ready to talk.
A man in a black suit approached the dissection table where he was tied.
“Wh-Who are you? I’m Chae Moon. Th-the, the Shinsung Guild’s… ugh!”
Е num̊ а̀. і d̃
Blindfolded, Chae Moon struggled and spoke frantically, but the man didn’t seem interested, just carried out his task.
Thud, thud, thud, thud…
He jabbed syringes into his limbs.
All Chae Moon could do was scream.
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Then, gradually, the sensation faded. His limbs were going numb.
Terror bleached Chae Moon’s mind, and survival instinct made his body writhe.
Ên u m̃ ӓ
And when his senses were completely gone, the man’s mouth finally opened.
“Name.”
“Please, I won’t report it, just let me go. Money, I’ll give you money. No, I will. In my account…”
“Name.”
A dry, indifferent tone.
This wasn’t a conversation. It was a notification, a sentence.
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“…Cha-Chae Moon.”
“Age.”
“…Thirty-seven.”
“Chae Moon. Do you admit to match-fixing?”
“You? No way! From the Guild!”
“Do you admit to match-fixing?”
Ē n̈ um а̌ . і̂ d
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― “In Africa, there’s a local god called the ‘Snake that Eats Original Sin.’ This god that eats sins gives one gift to the believer who offers prey. That gift is ‘Forgetfulness,’ which allows perfect absolution.”
― “This god makes it so that the sins carved into the body cannot be ‘spoken.’ When the tattoo disappears, one completely forgets. First time hearing this? It’s fine. Not only you, Chairman, but everyone wouldn’t know.”
― “Anyway, the advantage is that for a ban it’s a very low hurdle. All that’s needed is ‘blood,’ ‘name,’ and ‘admission of sin.’ Honestly, you’d be anxious about him blabbering outside, right? This is the safety device.”
― “Next is simple. Drive him into a corner.”
W̊ ëb̃ ňоvеl_ Ën ǔ m á
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“I present three options. One, admit your sins and receive due punishment.”
In this case, he’d be expelled from the league and would likely face prison. Even after serving time, returning to the league would be impossible.
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At best, he could wander around small public arenas or live off whatever savings to play landlord.
But since Chae Moon lost all his money gambling, even that was impossible. He couldn’t choose this.
Е n̊ ûma. і̄d
“Two, compensate for the damage you caused and stay low, like a dead mouse, for five years.”
That would mean paying astronomical sums, but at least his hunter career could be barely preserved.
But as mentioned, Chae Moon had no money. This too was impossible.
Effectively, only one choice remained.
“Three, agree to the transfer request we specify.”
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― “There’s a new guild in Saudi Arabia called ‘Al-Ahdi.’ A royal with peculiar tastes created it, and just like our league, it’s overflowing with blind money. Sell him off there.”
― “The important thing is, the representative must be told the truth. Yes, about his match-fixing, the ban, all the evidence. You think they won’t buy? They will. On the contrary, they’ll go crazy for it, saying a man with weaknesses is just their type.”
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After signing the contract, the man watched the dissection table being wheeled out.
Ê n u m а .ï d
It would be loaded directly onto a plane and ‘delivered’ to Saudi Arabia. He would never set foot on Korean soil again.
“Boss, is it okay to just send him like that? We checked and the Saudi rep is a ma—”
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“Shh. We just do what we’re told.”
Should’ve turned himself in instead, you idiot.
The man clenched a cigarette between his lips and left.
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Eǹ ů m а
A few days later, at a private restaurant in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul.
“As you said, it’s done. He was a gambler.”
“Good grief.”
“He really went overboard. On top of throwing his disgustingly large salary into poker games, he borrowed from first-tier banks, second-tier finance, loan sharks, then racked up debt, and in the end even resorted to match-fixing. That damned son of a bitch, Chae Moon.”
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The voice was far too loud and the cursing far too coarse for such a high-end restaurant, but it didn’t matter. The only people present were Lee-Shin and Kang Do-Kyung.
“The spell?”
Wēb̃ñ о vе l _Е̂ n̊ū m̊ a
“It was flawless. I tested him several times, and he couldn’t get a single word out. My men even said they want to use it often.”
“Well, that’s all it does—it just keeps mouths shut. But if you want to use it, don’t let one person overuse it.”
“Why not?”
“That sacred spell builds up karma on the caster too. If too much builds up, it burdens the body. Physical decline, drop in magic power… things like that.”
“Ho, I see.”
Lee Shin casually said this while slicing steak, but Kang Do-Kyung’s eyes were now watching him with interest.
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“Al Sahdi.”
“Ahdi.”
“Sahdi, Ahdi, whatever. Anything more to say about them?”
“If you did as I said, it’s fine. You revealed everything, right?”
“My men couldn’t understand that. Why insist on revealing it all?”
“He’s royalty. Think his pride might be strong? That royal bastard is extreme even among them. He doesn’t care if someone’s a criminal, but if he learns he was deceived, you never know what chaos he might cause.”
Ēn_u m ȧ.і̌ḋ
“Hmm, makes sense.”
“Let’s leave it at that. We’re at a meal.”
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“True, it’s not talk for over food.”
For someone else to end the conversation was unusual, but Kang Do-Kyung seemed amused, smiling faintly.
“Want me to tell you what happened after?”
“No need. That’s for the Shinsung Guild to handle.”
W е̂ bnоv е ľ Е̊ ṅum̈ а̄
“You’re so cold. I thought we’d grown close.”
“You were going to segue into asking if I know someone to fill the spot he left, weren’t you? Don’t think I don’t see through you.”
“Ha, sharp kid. So?”
“No way. However desperate I am, I wouldn’t help a rival.”
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“You fool! You’re in Division 3, we’re in Division 1. How are you a rival?”
“I’ll be up in two years. Think I’m joking?”
Е ñ üm̂ а̂
“Hmm. Quick with beginnings and endings, boldness fitting of a man. I like it.”
Kang Do-Kyung chuckled, wiped his mouth with a napkin, and with a slight wave, the table setting changed.
“Do you like wine?”
“Not really. I prefer soju.”
“Good, then try this once. I prepared it specially in thanks, it’s worth drinking.”
Kang Do-Kyung personally poured wine into Lee Shin’s glass.
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If people who knew him saw this, they’d be shocked. Even including family, those who received this level of warmth could be counted on one hand.
But it was inevitable.
“Here, take it. Thanks to you, we made a hefty transfer fee profit.”
If they weren’t careful, they might have lost everything, releasing him for nothing, and even risking blowing up the guild itself. Yet it was handled swiftly, cleanly, and even fetched a better price than expected.
“It’s fine. I didn’t help you for free either.”
Lee Shin hadn’t gone through this trouble without purpose.
Е n ŭ m̄ а̌ .і́d̄
“I meant to ask. I granted your request, but I still don’t get it. Why do you need that industrial site in Yeongdo?”
Yes. Yeongdo, Busan—land tied to the Mir Guild’s base.
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Once a heavy industry hub, its shipyard went bankrupt due to reckless management and global economic downturn.
“That place is a complete backwater. With demolition costs and everything, it’s not worth it. We only took it because the government forced it on us. I’ll give you something else instead. How about a promising rookie or equipment?”
“Depends on how it’s used. If you want to give me those, do it next time.”
“Ha!”
W eb̆ n̆ō v́_еl Ӗ ǹ u m̌а
Piece by piece, it was coming together.
For Lee Shin’s grand blueprint, these things were essential.
No need to tell that old man. No need to reveal it.
Chairman Kang, sharp as he was, seemed to catch on and didn’t probe further.
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“Got a girlfriend?”
“…I’m really curious. Is there some special ‘chairman’s way of speaking’? You and my grandfather are the same—always cutting straight to random questions.”
Ё n̈ ũ m̃ а̊
“When you get old, we’re all the same. Anyway, got a girlfriend? If not, meet my granddaughter.”
“Good lord, offering your granddaughter to a thug like me? People will talk.”
“Ha-ha, let them talk.”
Kang Do-Kyung only trusted what he saw. And to his eyes, Lee Shin wasn’t just a thug.
A person with a different perspective is called eccentric. Someone obsessed with one field is called a freak.
But when they succeed, society calls them this: Genius.
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Kang Do-Kyung realized from this incident that this brat was a genius.
“How did you change so much? Amazing. A few years ago, I thought you were just a pretty face, a dog born of a tiger, but after that brainwashing, the pup turned into a tiger.”
“Jealous? Want me to introduce you to the hospital? You’ve got a few in your family, right? They’re good.”
“Ha-ha, maybe I should. Kill off about five, maybe one turns out like you.”
“Sounds good~ Shall we toast to the ones who’ll die?”
“Let’s.”
Е n̊ um̈а.í ḋ
Clink. The wine glasses collide.
Even in that moment, Kang Do-kyung does not take his eyes off Lee Shin beyond the wine glass.
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What’s funny is that Lee Shin isn’t avoiding his gaze either.
As if declaring he won’t back down.
Perhaps Kang Do-kyung didn’t even dislike that audacious look—he kept laughing and finally made a decisive conclusion.
“Anyway, thank you.”
Wѐbnо̄ v̊.e l Еnu̇m̊ а̀
“For what?”
“I always settle grudges. You proved your ability. You even prevented what could have been a major disaster beforehand. That’s more than enough to deserve a reward.”
“To be honest, I think so too.”
“Good, good. Let the subordinates handle business talk. Come on, have another drink.”
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“But, Chairman. Next time, can’t we drink soju instead? This is nice, but it’s not really to my taste.”
“Ha-ha, you never let a word go, do you?”
Ẇе̃b́ n̂o v̈ėl Е n um а
That night, the restaurant lights never went out.
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And then, late at night, Kang Do-kyung, pleasantly drunk, gazes at the moon reflected in the car window, lost in sentiment.
‘The way he talks nonsense, it’s just like you when you were young, LeeDo.’
In the past, a rival he fought fiercely with, as if to kill, and sometimes held hands with, living through a turbulent era with intensity.
That’s why, seeing Lee Shin, Kang Do-kyung was reminded of that rival of the past—and even reminisced about his own younger self.
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In the end, unable to resist, Kang Do-kyung makes a phone call somewhere.
“LeeDo, it’s me, Shinsung. You know, where’s that hospital that fixed your troublemaker?”
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