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◈ The Precious Demon King

Chapter 96: Junyong Forms a Guild!

Thanks to the additional staff brought over from Thailand, twenty cups of mango juice were quickly made.

"Ah, I'll deliver these to your home."

"It's fine."

Remi raised her sword and stored the cups in subspace.

"Hahh!"

Wichai's heart pounded at her boldness in not even attempting to hide her specialness. No, if she had ever intended to be ordinary, she wouldn't be carrying such a long sword in the first place.

Remi left as if nothing had happened, and Wichai quickly reported back to his country.

"Bureau Director! Somehow, it seems we may be able to resolve Bangkok's B‑rank dungeon."

[ What do you mean? Murashi is not a demon to be taken lightly! ]

B-rank dungeons were overshadowed by the danger of A-rank dungeons, but they still posed a tremendous risk in most countries.

An A-rank dungeon could only be safely conquered with G-rank hunters, so it was classified separately from ordinary conquests.

In fact, B-rank dungeons were the ones that SR-rank and Rank 1 hunters experienced most frequently. The B-rank demons that ruled them were not to be underestimated.

Depending on affinity, there were dungeons that hunters simply could not conquer. At times, such impossible dungeons erupted, bringing disaster.

The recent B-rank dungeon break in Yeouido was one such case.

In short, the fact that it was a B-rank dungeon didn't mean that it could be conquered without casualties every time.

Bangkok's B-rank dungeon had undergone multiple explorations and conquest attempts, each of which ended in failure and retreat.

Thailand's hunters alone did not have enough destructive power to defeat the dungeon boss, Murashi.

[ W‑What do you mean? No, what about the conquest fee? ]

"Th-th-they seem to be settling it with overdue tab money."

[ Does that make any sense? ]

Wichai agreed with the bureau director. However, Special Two had proclaimed that she would repay the tab she mentioned so offhandedly by way of murder.

[ Unbelievable! They say that even at a dead end, there's always a way out! ]

The bureau director offered several prayers of thanks to God before asking the important question.

[ When is she expected to arrive? ]

"Between 2 and 6 p.m. tomorrow."

[ Hm? Why such a wide window? ]

"We weren't able to investigate Special Two's after-school schedule."

[ ...Understood. For now, we'll suspend the Bangkok dungeon conquest. ]

"Yes, understood."

Once a dungeon conquest was underway, no other team could intrude. The only hunters in the world who could do so were South Korea's Specials.

* * *

Clatter.

Remi took mango juice out of the subspace of her demon sword. Kim Jangmi was startled, and Remi nodded.

"Oh my? Remi, you're treating us?"

"Return commemoration."

"How could you be so kindhearted?"

Amid Kim Jangmi's fussing, Kim Junyong cocked his head.

"You don't have money, do you? If you snatch things by force like that, it's a crime here on Earth."

"Hmph."

Remi laughed as if it were ridiculous.

"I ran a tab."

"...?"

Kim Junyong's eyes widened. So that was why Remi had asked about tabs earlier?

"Unbelievable!"

Cheon Yubeom clutched his head.

"You really did well!"

Lee Mina clapped.

It was unbelievable that a demon like Remi didn't steal but rather ran up a tab. Her adaptation to modern civilization was more astonishing than a villain's reform.

"I'll pay it back."

"Hold it."

Uncharacteristically, Remi snapped at Cheon Yubeom.

"I said I would pay it back tomorrow."

"You don't have money, do you?"

"Hmph."

Kim Junyong frowned. That bastard only sneers at his words.

"Send me to Bangkok after school tomorrow."

"Why?"

"The tab."

When Remi lifted her sword with a flick, Kim Junyong understood at once.

"Huh, so it's primitive bartering, is it?"

Her adaptation to modern society still had a long way to go.

"Team Leader Cheon."

"Yes, Special Advisor."

"Can't she open a bank account?"

"Of course she can. She can open one without issue."

The ID issued by the Hunter Management Bureau was real, and Remi was a real person, not a ghost identity.

For convenience, she was entered in the family registry as Kim Junyong's daughter.

"Really? Then I should open accounts for everyone."

Edmond and Luciel were full of expectation.

"I'll take care of it!"

Lee Mina stepped forward confidently. The Hunter Management Bureau could easily arrange such conveniences.

"Special Advisor."

"Hm?"

Cheon Yubeom suggested with a serious expression.

"How about forming a crew while we're at it and establishing a contractual relationship with the Hunter Management Bureau?"

"Is that really necessary?"

When Kim Junyong looked as if he found it bothersome, Cheon Yubeom flinched.

"'Y-You already have a business license, don't you?"

"A business license? Me?"

"Jun Dragon Kitchen has an agreement with the Hunter Management Bureau."

"That's true."

"So there's no need for any separate contract. We just continue as a crew."

"What's different?"

"Nothing. It'll be the same as it is now. The administrative procedures will just be more aligned with modern civilization."

"Ah!"

Kim Junyong reflected.

Although he had claimed to dislike playing noble and to prefer the life of a commoner, he realized that he was receiving no different treatment than a noble.

"All right. I've been thinking too softly."

As if making a big decision, he proclaimed.

"From now on, Jun Dragon Kitchen will make money!"

"Nyaa? Th‑Then are you giving up Lucky Stones, nya?"

"No! Food will stay free!"

"...!"

What was the essence of capitalism? Money could be tied to the value of anything.

"We'll go on business trips!"

Why hadn't he thought of this sooner? Treating fieldwork as merely a way to collect order points was foolish.

Now, bring back money too!

Dual core. Like the harmony of black mana and white mana.

Earn order points, and also bring in money!

"A wise decision! I'll register Jun Dragon Kitchen as a guild right away."

"Take care of the trivial and complicated details yourself!"

There was no need to know every little detail of modern civilization. In fact, it was better not to.

Entrusting them to specialists was precisely the essence of modern civilization! Lawyers, accountants, doctors, professional instructors!

Details were meant to be left to the experts.

"Yes! I'll take care of everything thoroughly."

Fortunately, Kim Junyong had two human subordinates under his command. One had become a Knight of the Arbiter, and the other assisted him as part of the national organization, the Hunter Management Bureau.

"Then I want to join the guild too!"

"Me too!"

Yu Jia and Yu Jihun suddenly cut in.

"Jia is fine, but you can't."

"Eh? Why not?"

"You're terrible at fighting."

"Ugh."

Yu Jihun clutched his chest at his uncle's blunt honesty.

"You'll just get yourself killed fooling around. Just be satisfied with self-defense."

"Okay..."

"Even Mom agrees with that."

"I'll let you both help with hunting in the Demon Realm from time to time."

"Ah! Thank you, Uncle!"

Kim Junyong comforted his dejected nephew and finalized the guild's formation.

"Then the guild's first assignment will be Bangkok."

"What about China?"

"How about we wait until we've had proper negotiations?"

Kim Junyong nodded.

The greater the crisis, the greater the salvation.

< ...For the pitiful humans, grant mercy... >

Hey now, quiet.

"Will you be going to Bangkok together?"

"Only Remi will go."

"How should we handle the payment negotiations?"

"Didn't she say it would be settled with her tab?"

"Uh, isn't the value way too different?"

"A man's word is worth a thousand pieces of gold."

"..."

They wanted to say, "Not a man, but a woman," but they held back because of the atmosphere.

"If you said you would, then you must."

Words carried power.

Promises had to be kept, and needless lies avoided.

This was especially important for mages, but no less so for the Demon Sword Reminox.

After all, the words of Kim Junyong's contracted demon were as good as those of the black mage himself, and thus had to be kept.

"Then I'll take it as such."

"Want to go now?"

"Let's go after school tomorrow."

"Do that."

Of course, school was more important than a B-rank dungeon. That Remi was adapting to Earth?

Admirable.

Kim Junyong gave a faint laugh. It was the return of the Kim family and the founding of Jun Dragon Kitchen.

* * *

Hunter Management Bureau, South Korea.

Choi Hyunju was very satisfied.

"I look forward to working with you, Chief Manager Cheon."

"Likewise, Deputy Bureau Director Choi."

Choi Hyunju and Cheon Yubeom shook hands.

"It seems that Chief Manager Cheon's departure from the Hunter Management Bureau has turned out to be a blessing in disguise."

At first, she thought it was a loss, but now she was extremely satisfied. Cheon Yubeom wasn't leaving for a foreign country. He was acting as Kim Junyong's personal secretary.

This would enable the Hunter Management Bureau and Kim Junyong to collaborate more efficiently. It was an exceedingly good situation.

The "Mutual Defense Treaty" signed today was the result.

"Deputy Bureau Director, you haven't changed."

"What do you mean?"

"I thought you would show at least a little jealousy."

"Hahaha. I'm not that kind of person."

Choi Hyunju smiled brightly. A subordinate who was a Rank 3 hunter suddenly rising to G-Rank? If anything, that was something to be welcomed.

"Someone who welcomes another's success or advancement is truly rare."

"Thank you for the praise."

"Jun Dragon Kitchen always welcomes talent."

"Oh my, I didn't expect a scouting offer. You caught me off guard there."

"..."

Choi Hyunju took it as a joke, but Cheon Yubeom was sincere. Kim Junyong valued this kind of talent.

"More importantly, what do you think? Can you really handle an A-rank dungeon alone?"

"It's possible."

When he became SR-rank–during the time he and Lee Mina were receiving special training from Luciel–he had faced an A-rank demon. Back then, the two of them had barely managed to hunt it.

Now I can handle it alone.

The Goddess's power coursed through his entire body. Since becoming a Knight of the Arbiter, Cheon Yubeom had gained strength several times greater than before. This power was to be used solely for the Arbiter, and for the world.

"It's good to see your confidence!"

"Just request it from the guild whenever you need it. The Special Advisor won't be handling every dungeon anymore."

"That's actually welcome news."

Choi Hyunju all the more welcomed Kim Junyong's growing influence. His household was growing, and all of its relationships were rooted in South Korea.

The idea of Seoul becoming the safest city in the world was no longer a distant dream. Of course, that depended on preventing the return of the Mad Monarch.

In that sense, things were going very smoothly.

"So Remi is going to Bangkok alone?"

"That's what they say."

"Hm."

Choi Hyunju pressed her lips together. She couldn't help but feel uneasy, and Cheon Yubeom shared her concern.

"...There won't be an incident, right?"

"Probably not?"

These days, she seemed to be adapting well. High school life, in particular, was helping her adapt quickly to modern civilization.

It was only natural that blending into the small society called school would be quicker than trying to adapt as an outsider to society at large.

* * *

Hansan High.

"Wow! It's Jia!"

"Remi unni is here too!"

Yu Jia and Kim Remi had been absent for a full week. Their return set the school abuzz.

"Gah, Remi noona is here!"

"Ah, I really thought she wasn't coming back."

The male students were especially excited.

"I wish she would follow me back."

"Should I DM her?"

"Are you crazy? You can't be rude to a goddess."

Remi radiated an untouchable aura. While accompanying her, Yu Jia had become somewhat distant from the friends she had originally been close with. No, to be precise, it should be said they found it difficult to approach her?

"J-Jia, is that really you?"

"Yeah, why?"

"N-No, it's just...something about your aura..."

Now, Yu Jia was also exuding a grim aura, making it even harder for her friends to approach her.

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