Chapter 703 – Side Story Episode 37. The Story After That (37)

EK Guild Leader Pretzel chewed his lip and glared at the contact network.

His plan to stop the Iris Guild’s dominance was clearly perfect.

“You stupid bastards… “I acted like a scared dog.”

However, the influence of the Iris Guild was stronger than expected.

Even though Pretzel, the EK guild leader, called them directly, there were quite a few people who didn’t want to get caught in the eyes of the Iris guild.

No, most of them did not reply to his words.

Among the guilds with names, only three responded.

Pretzel was very proud of that fact.

“They don’t know what’s terrifying because they’re just avoiding the flashing lights for a moment. Rivera. Isn’t that right?”

“…”

Rivera, the first captain of the EK Guild.

He quietly lowered his head.

He tried to convey his sincerity several times, but it didn’t work.
There is no need to make the guild leader angry.

‘Most of the friendly places are guilds that did not participate in the war.’

The cowards hiding from the disaster do not know the true power of Lee Ho-yeon and the Iris Guild.

Even if all the trash is gathered together, it is nothing more than a ragtag mess.

Rivera knew that, so he said no more.

“These guys don’t know how to be embarrassed. Tsk. Jane. Even those who have gathered so far will continue with the plan.”

“Yes. Guild leader. “Please tell me your plan.”

EK Guild’s deputy guild leader, Jane, stood in front of Pretzel.

Because she knows Pretzel’s personality well, she always says yes to what he says and has come to this position.

“This is it.”

“Party… ?”

“You know that a large-scale party will be held soon led by Three Star Corporation, the biggest sponsor of the Iris Guild, right?”

A party where people and guilds from all over the world gather to form friendships.

Here, an interview with Iris Guild is also scheduled regarding the recent incident criticized by EK Guild.

Since it will be broadcast simultaneously around the world, people’s attention is also focused.

“Yes. I understand that our EK guild is also participating in this party…”

“Okay. But now, there are people targeting this place.”

“… “This?”

Jane opened her eyes wide as she looked at the holographic monitor that appeared in front of her.

Pandemic.

The name of the terrorist group that shook the world came to mind.

It was reported that they were subjugated under the leadership of Lee Ho-yeon, but the remnants still remained.

Of course, most of the demons died. However, those who committed evil under their name were still quite alive.

“We have received special information that they are attacking this party.”

“… Guild leader. Are you really planning on helping a terrorist group?”

Rivera looked at the pretzel in surprise.

No matter how loyal he was to the EK guild and the guild leader, he could not associate with a terrorist group.

“I don’t want anything to do with this trash either. But… It would be okay if you happened to enjoy the party excessively at that time.”

The Iris Guild is in charge of the defense of this party.

All Pretzel has to do is get caught in the middle and take advantage of her fisherman’s side.
A vicious smile crossed his face.

*

A few days later.

I went to see Dr. Hyorin Kang with Scarlett.

Even though not much time had passed, I was told that the investigation was already over.

“Scarlett. Should I go to France after a long time? “The rice was really delicious back then.”

“If you’re thinking of taking me to the Korean restaurant I went to last time, tell me now. Because either I die or you die, one of them will die.”

“… That’s it.”

“You weren’t really thinking about that restaurant, right?”

“…”

Hoyeon Lee closed her mouth and hurried her steps.

‘The cheese soft tofu was honestly delicious.’

Scarlett seems to be a bit of a picky eater.

I quenched my appetite and entered Dr. Hyorin Kang’s office.

She was sitting leisurely on her sofa with her legs crossed.

“Welcome. Lee Ho-yeon Wizard. Good timing. “The investigation has just ended.”

“I heard about it, but it’s amazing. “It hasn’t even been a few days.”

“The Iris Guild investigated for several days, so she hid it well for the EK Guild. “She’s trying to hide that too.”

Kang Hyo-rin tapped the air as she continued her words.
At the same time, a holographic monitor unfolded in front of Lee Ho-yeon and Scarlett.

The information investigated by Iris Guild was neatly organized.

“Looks like there’s a party in a week.”

“Yes. “All the media is going crazy these days. I guess you don’t know?”

“Ah… “I’m pretty busy too.”

Recently, Baek Ah-young and Im Sol avoid my face every time they see me, so I’m really worried.

I don’t understand why these people are embarrassed among themselves.

“To briefly explain, a party is being held in France led by Iris Guild and Three Star Corporation. I also plan to conduct an interview with Iris Guild there. However, we received information that the place was being attacked.”

“You’re attacking this many people? Does that make sense?”

“It makes no common sense to openly criticize the Iris Guild and Wizard Lee Ho-yeon.”

“… Is that so?”

“Yes. “I think Wizard Lee Ho-yeon still thinks she’s an academy cadet.”

“No, I’m still a student. “Don’t even deny me.”

Everyone ignores me, but I will graduate from the academy.

Even if I get kicked out of every class…

“It is a party led by Three Star Corporation, but the main character of this party is the Iris Guild. “Visitors participate in the party because they trust the security of the Iris Guild.”

“Yes. So what kind of attack are you getting? I’m sure the EK guild won’t raid the party venue.”

“It is highly likely to be a terrorist attack.”

“Terror… And. “It’s the first terrorist attack I’ve heard of in a long time.”

Hoyeon Lee suddenly remembered a memory from her past.
As this world is an academy series, there have been many terrorist attacks at the academy.

At the time, it was very difficult to prevent a pandemic, but now I don’t get scared when I hear the name pandemic.

Even if it were a pandemic without a maestro, only the weak ones would be left.

“Wizard Lee Ho-yeon became famous after preventing a terrorist attack on her academy. “I also saw the honor box explode at that time.”

“It’s an old story, right? But is EK Guild alone carrying out such a large-scale terrorist attack?”

“There are also guilds that cooperate with the EK guild. Most of them are guilds that fell out of favor with the Iris Guild while working illegally. Of course, those guilds are not leading terrorism… “It is most likely a remnant of the pandemic.”

“Pandemic… But. “The trash hasn’t been completely cleaned up.”

The Maestro and his key executives were all taken care of, but the remnants were not cleaned up.

At that time, Lee Ho-yeon was busy in many ways.

Still, I didn’t hear the name of Pandemic, so I thought it was practically ruined, but it seems that wasn’t the case.

Hoyeon Lee turned back the hologram monitor and nodded.
The information compiled by Iris Guild was very detailed.

“Anyway, the power of the Iris Guild is amazing. “I can’t believe they extracted this much information in three days.”

“Yes. There were many guilds that were contacted by EK Guild. However, several of the guilds contacted are secret branches of the Iris Guild. “They are deliberately sneaking in and stealing information.”

If a guild created as a secret branch can receive contact from the EK guild, how strong is the Iris guild?

‘Well, they are my friends anyway. It’s good to be strong.’

Hoyeon Lee closed her hologram monitor after reading her information.
I roughly understood the situation.

If a terrorist attack occurs while you are at a party, all you have to do is deal with it.

It was something Hoyeon Lee was most confident in.

“All right. Dr. Hyorin Kang. Then, on the day of the party, I will head to the Iris Guild.”

“Yes? Ah, but wouldn’t it be better to go to France in advance? You will also need to work well with the security team…”

“Why?”

“Yeah… Because terrorism will occur.”

“That’s why I’m joining you on the day of the party.”

In the slightly deviant flow of the conversation, Kang Hyo-rin slowly turned her head and looked at Scarlett, who was quietly reading the information.
She did not particularly react to Lee Ho-yeon’s words and was reading the information with a calm expression.

Scarlett clearly distinguishes between public and private life. And she is closer to Lee Ho-yeon than Kang Hyo-rin.
When Lee Ho-yeon talks nonsense, it should be Scarlett who points it out, not Kang Hyo-rin.
Because he has a gentle personality, he plays alone with Kang Hyo-rin, but in fact, considering the value of his name, it makes no sense for Kang Hyo-rin to play alone with Lee Ho-yeon.

It is not a good picture for the Korean branch leader to criticize Lee Ho-yeon.

However, even she did not specifically deny Lee Ho-yeon’s words.

‘… Was I making a fuss?’

Only then did Kang Hyo-rin realize.

Hoyeon Lee.

There are many names people call him.

A genius wizard, a dreaming wizard. The strongest wizard…

However, active hunters call Lee Ho-yeon a ‘monster.’

I never touch him because I know he has strength that is incomparable to other hunters.

‘You know it too. Self-strength…’

Hoyeon Lee wasn’t even worried in the first place.

He had a firm belief that casualties could not occur where he was.
Absurdly, even Kang Hyo-rin found it difficult to deny that fact.

Because it is natural for a lion to trample a rabbit.

A wild animal won’t make any mistakes while catching a baby rat.

‘… So why are you messing with this crazy man?’

Was it easy because I stayed still?

There were crazy people in the world who forcibly pulled out the nose hairs of lions.

Kang Hyo-rin shook her head and shut down her hologram monitor.

“All right. Lee Ho-yeon Wizard. “I just have to trust you, right?”

“Yes. Just trust me. See you later then.”

Hoyeon Lee bowed her head and left her office.
Knowing about a terrorist attack and not preparing for it was an act that could be felt as arrogance, but since Kang Hyo-rin knew his strength, all he could do was laugh.

“Kang Hyo-rin.”

“Huh? Scarlett. “What are you doing if you’re not going?”

“Don’t call Hoyeon Lee ‘you.’ “That person doesn’t really like being called that.”

“… Oh, yeah? Okay. I’ll be careful.”

Scarlett then left her office with a satisfied smile.
Kang Hyo-rin, who was looking at the back, clicked her tongue after her scarlet disappeared.

“My eyes are completely wide open… Scarlett. I thought she was definitely living with Gong…”

Tsk tsk.

This is what happens when a person is crazy about a man.

Kang Hyo-rin lowered her evaluation of Ace Guild member Scarlett by one level.