Chapter 701 – Side Story Episode 35. The Story After That (35)

A world with monsters, dungeons, and hunters.
Nowadays, the government manages hunters who can single-handedly destroy a city, and the development of magical engineering has surpassed science.

Power was a very important factor in business.
If you do not have power, you can become a target of criminals, and it is also common to be pressured by other companies backed by strong guilds.
It was a world full of monsters that spewed flames from their empty hands.
It was not possible to start a business on your own like in the past, and large companies sponsored guilds and borrowed their names.

There are many hunter guilds sponsored by corporations in each country, but among them, there is only one that is currently recognized as the best in the world.
It was the Iris Guild.

Because its foundation as an information guild remains, it can block dangerous elements in advance, and its overwhelming force guarantees safety.
Because of these factors, an increasing number of large companies were borrowing the Iris Guild name even though they were paying huge fees.

“The Iris Guild is gradually expanding its territory. Now that most of Europe has worked, we are expanding to other regions.”

Most people rode the unstoppable trend and made connections with the Iris Guild or pioneered their own routes, but there were also people who could not be recognized.

Kwaang-!

A middle-aged man with gray hair hit the wooden table hard.
Pretzel, the guild leader of the Ek guild, sighed and opened his mouth.

“That doesn’t make sense. “These guys who used to sell information are now branching out into business!”

“… But it can’t be helped, right? In fact, the strength of the Iris Guild is real.”

“What about the Iris Guild! Where are we? This is EK Guild. Does it make sense to be defeated by a single French guild!”

EK Guild.
This is where the Iris Guild occupied the top guild position in the world before it rose to prominence.
EK Guild, created through the merger of strong European guilds, boasted an overwhelming position with a huge talent pool.
In fact, it was the EK guild that produced most of the strongest hunters in the world.

“Lee Ho-yeon… If only it weren’t for him! Shit!”

However, with the appearance of Lee Ho-yeon, it is no longer possible to boast about individual strength.
No, Hoyeon Lee was not at an individual level.
He was a walking guild.

Hunters around the world who saw the battle with the Demon King unanimously praised Lee Ho-yeon’s strength and said that it was impossible to compare him to anyone else.
Hunters from EK Guild, the best guild, also recognized Hoyeon Lee.
Naturally, Iris Guild, who had shown closeness to Lee Ho-yeon, benefited.

“Pretzel Guild Leader. Please calm down first. “There are a lot of people watching.”

“Joy. “It’s okay because the people gathered here are trustworthy.”

Pretzel looked around and looked at people’s faces.
All of the people gathered here were dissatisfied with the Iris Guild’s monopoly.

“If time passes like this, we won’t be able to stop the Iris Guild. “Even places that had ties with our EK guild are pulling out!”

The EK Guild, which was discussed as the world’s strongest, has fallen to a position where it is difficult to even compare it to the Iris Guild.
In that process, the corruption that broke out in the EK Guild played a bigger role than the status of the Iris Guild, but Pretzel did not pay attention to that.
This is because I thought that if I crashed the soaring Iris Guild, everyone would eventually come back.

“But guild leader… As you know, the media cannot be mobilized against the Iris Guild. “

The best information guild, the Iris Guild, had branches all over the world and had connections with most major media outlets.
The manipulation of public opinion they are good at does not work.
Now that the Iris Guild has become the strongest in the world.
Because there is no one to extend a hand to the losers.

“What does it matter! Threats against internal corruption, embezzlement, and subcontracting! Sexual entertainment! “If you find something, you’ll find one!”

“… “They can’t do anything illegal because of their strong contracts.”

The guild leader who leads the Iris Guild.
Isaac, Lord of the Night, did not make mistakes in public affairs.
To join the Iris Guild, you must fill out numerous contracts, and internal corruption or embezzlement is unthinkable.

“What kind of nonsense is that… ! “How can the Intelligence Guild not do illegal things?”

“They say they only obtain information through legal channels.”

“You fucking bastards!”

Pretzel gritted her teeth and turned her head.
She looked at Rivera standing behind him.
He was the strongest and most loyal swordsman in the EK guild.

“If there is no way, you can make it. Rivera. “Isn’t that right?”

“Yes. That’s right. … But guild leader.”

Rivera, who serves as the first captain of the EK Guild, bowed her head.
Pretzel was his benefactor.
She rescued him from an orphanage, and he respected and supported Pretzel, no matter what anyone else said.
But it had to be stopped this time.

“Huh?”

“Lee Ho-yeon. You must never be hostile towards him. “He is on a different level from other people.”

This can be seen from Liberagi, who fought the final battle under the name of the EK Guild.
His strength is on a different level.
If Lee Ho-yeon were not as good-natured and greedy as he is now, he could have put the world at his feet at any time.

“Tsk. You look like a dog that got caught in the rain. You’re scared without even fighting! “I never raised you like that!”

“…”

I’m saying this because you haven’t seen Lee Ho-yeon’s strength.
Rivera swallowed her next words.
Anyway, you can’t feel the pretzel even if you see it in person.
Those who fight numbers with a pen at their seats will never know.

“Anyway, you can still do it…” . “We still have a chance.”

Pretzel made eye contact with the large guild leaders gathered and continued his words.

“If you can’t catch corruption, you can force it out. It’s okay if it’s not necessarily true. And you’re giving them a huge failure. That’s how images are created…”

*

Lee Ho-yeon’s mansion.
Ho-yeon Lee, who was blocking Rebecca’s moves, checked the smart watch Scarlett was showing.

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[Guild Alliance and EK Guild. Public criticism of the Iris Guild. Lee Ho-yeon and Iris Guild’s ugly fraud…]

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Hoyeon Lee frowned as he looked at his smart watch.
Because I didn’t understand why my name was there.

“Publicly criticizing the Iris Guild… Lee Ho-yeon and Iris Guild’s ugly fraud… “Why does my name appear here?”

Fighting between guilds and guilds is a common occurrence.
In fact, it is safe to say that large guilds such as Iris Guild are part of everyday life.
… But why is Lee Ho-yeon included?

“That’s because Hoyeon’s name was valuable in helping the Iris Guild become the world’s strongest.”

Scarlett said as if she was saying something obvious.
Hoyeon Lee responded by tasting her again.

“I heard you sold some of my name, but to that extent?”

“Yes. The general public knows that Iris Guild and Hoenn are close allies. “I believe that if there is a problem with the Iris Guild, Hoyeon will be there right away and take care of it.”

“I never said that?”

“But won’t you help me?”

“Yes, but… No, Ellis and Irene. These people are so awesome. “Do you play with people’s hearts like this?”

Hoyeon Lee was a little disappointed with Ellis and Irene.
It doesn’t matter if you use your own name or call yourself an ally.
But she wishes she had just told her in advance..

“Elise and Irene would have opposed it.”

Scarlett continued as she searched for other articles on her smart watch.

“Then who promoted it? “If you used my name that much, shouldn’t you at least pay me a copyright fee?”

“Of course you are the guild leader. “If you have any complaints, don’t you just come to me?”

“…”

Hoyeon Lee remembered the face of Isaac, the king of the night.
She also remembered how much of an idiot he was to her daughter.
He didn’t have the courage to face Isaac, as he had taken away everything from his two daughters, whom he loved more than himself.

‘Well, we can at least lend our names.’

The strong friendship between Lee Ho-yeon and Iris Guild will last forever.
Ho-yeon Lee nodded her head and checked the smart watch that Scarlett was holding out.

“Lee Ho-yeon is not a solid ally with the Iris Guild. It is simply a contractual relationship in which money is received… Hey. Scarlett. But what these people say is a bit strange? “Is signing a contract for money different from a solid alliance?”

“It’s just baiting. When you see a negative article, a negative image is imprinted on you. I’ll probably focus my attention on the Iris Guild and then try another operation. “I am also contacting the Korean branch manager.”

“But didn’t you leave the Iris Guild? “You’re very passionate.”

“…”

Scarlett suddenly thought about her situation.
A life where you run away from Iris Guild because of one man and end up taking Iris Guild’s money.
Lee Ho-yeon, who saw Scarlett’s expression hardening, spoke urgently.

“B-but she always feels comfortable thanks to Scarlett. “I was the first to let them know that my name is still being used negatively.”

“… Is that so?”

“Of course. Without Scarlett, she would have been in big trouble. “She is also the person I trust the most.”

Scarlett smiled slightly at the next words.
But. How would he take care of this person without him?
He was always a person who got distracted in important places, so he needed someone like him.

“Uh, if that’s the case, wouldn’t it be more helpful to just stay in the guild…?” . Eup-eup.”

“Shh. Ms. Liliana. Be quiet.”

Nam Da-eun, who covered Liliana’s mouth, took her to the kitchen as if kidnapping her.
It was a repayment for Scarlett, who always worked hard…