Chapter 348 – Instigated Confusion (4)

Chapter 348 – Instigated Confusion (4)

“Long time no see.”

“Oh? Did you miss me?”

“Hmm... A little?”

“What? That’s a tad disappointing...”

“Hahaha!”

They chatted briefly before delving into their main agenda: the interest of the United States Government in purchasing weapons developed by Yoo-Bi.

‘As expected of the Americans... I tried my best to keep it under wraps, but somehow they found out.’

It wouldn't be an overstatement to say that nothing on Earth eludes the watchful eye of the United States.

Han-Yeol sidestepped the topic by mentioning he intended to discuss the matter with Jason first, and Scarlett nodded understandingly, not expecting an immediate answer.

They discussed a few more things before Scarlett left the mansion disheartened. While she was the agent tasked with staying connected to Han-Yeol, she also had other matters demanding her attention.

Plop!

“Phew...”

It was already late in the evening.

Knock! Knock!

“Dinner is served, Han-Yeol-nim.”

“Ah, I’ll be right there.”

Han-Yeol rose and was about to depart when Albert suddenly called out to him.

“Oh right, Han-Yeol-nim.”

“Yes?”

“Mujahid-nim is waiting in the dining room.”

“Wow... Why am I so busy today...?”

Han-Yeol almost cursed but restrained himself, mindful of Albert's presence. The elderly butler often reminded him to maintain his composure and refrain from such language.

Albert smiled upon seeing Han-Yeol sigh and remarked, “Being busy while young is better, Han-Yeol-nim. You might not have the same energy for work later in life.”

‘Excuse me, Albert? You're the one doing the most work among all the staff in this mansion,’ Han-Yeol almost blurted out, but he managed to hold back.

“You mentioned Mujahid is here, right?”

“Yes, that’s correct,” Albert said.

“Hmm... I wonder why he’s here...”

Han-Yeol and Mujahid were as close as brothers, meeting without any set agenda. Their relationship was so strong that tabloids had speculated Mujahid was Han-Yeol’s long-lost brother, given Mujahid's status as an illegitimate child of Phaophator. However, those speculations fell on deaf ears as they were merely the musings of tabloids.

Clack...!

Han-Yeol pushed open the dining room door to find a table adorned with various delicacies.

Being a self-proclaimed foodie, he spared no expense on meals and preferred to dine like an emperor while at home. Thê ïñčëptïøn øf thïš çøntënt çån bë tråçëd tø n0v€1b¡n★

Upon stepping in...

“Hold on,” Han-Yeol said, switching the channel to the news.

Beep!

[We are currently live from Dallas, Texas, where a group of monsters resembling giant bulls has emerged from the dimensional rift, causing widespread destruction in the city. Despite efforts by a group of S Rank Hunters to stop them, these monsters exhibit incredibly high defense, shrugging off attacks as they rampage through the city. What could have provoked such rage in these creatures? And what measures can halt their destructive path?]

The reporter appeared visibly tense as he reported live.

Kaboom!

At that moment, a bull-like monster impaled a fuel tanker, setting off a massive explosion.

[Waaaaah!]

Bam! Bam!

The explosion wielded such force that it propelled objects in every direction, and one of these projectiles hurtled toward the camera. A scream resonated, and the camera abruptly cut off, switching back to the news anchors in the studio.

“...”

Han-Yeol had unmistakably witnessed, in that fleeting moment, the debris striking and claiming the lives of both the reporter and the cameraman.

“That’s horrifying...”

“Tsk... It’s quite gruesome to witness live.”

“Indeed, it’s similar in Egypt right now. Though the dimensional rifts might be under control, the toll has been steep, even for us.”

The dimensional rifts had spontaneously appeared in various locations—city centers, mountains, rivers, seas, lakes—making defense against them nearly impossible without incurring casualties. Essentially, the entire world was engulfed in chaos.

“A-Are you certain you don’t need to return to Egypt?” Han-Yeol inquired.

“No, we royals typically refrain from direct involvement unless it’s a significant threat like a terrorist attack that could potentially sway our people to the enemy's side. Moreover, my father wouldn’t permit our involvement; he’d likely feel relieved that both of us are presently in South Korea.”

“Why?”

If the entire world was in turmoil, South Korea wouldn't likely be an exception. In fact, it might fare worse due to its comparatively lesser control over their Hunters compared to Egypt.

“You might not be aware, but South Korea is currently the safest country on Earth.”

“Huh? What makes you say that?”

Han-Yeol struggled to comprehend why South Korea was being praised so highly. Despite being his homeland, he failed to grasp the basis for such acclaim.

“Because South Korea is the only nation where the dimensional gates haven't appeared.”

“Oh? Really?”

“Yes, that’s why father called us last night and advised us to take a break in South Korea for the time being.”

“Wow... That’s surprising. I had expected South Korea to suffer the most, especially since the first dimensional gate appeared here before.”

“Well...” Mujahid replied with a simple shrug.

He lacked extensive knowledge in this area, leaving him unsure of how to respond.

Then, Han-Yeol picked up on something peculiar in Mujahid's statement and sought clarification. “Hold on, you mentioned South Korea specifically, right?”

“Yes?”

“Does that imply the dimensional rifts have appeared in North Korea?”

“Well, we can’t confirm since North Korea is quite isolated, but it’s likely they were affected, considering dimensional rifts appeared in the Manchurian Region of China and the vicinity around the Amnok River [also known as Yalu River] and the Duman River [also known as Tumen River]. The North Koreans are probably facing difficulties, especially with the appearance of vicious monsters near the Chinese borders.”

“What do you mean by 'vicious ones'?”

Most monsters were similar to Han-Yeol, so initially, he was a bit perplexed. However, after learning about the types of monsters present there, he comprehended Mujahid's point.

The monsters emerging from the dimensional gate near the border were none other than Centaurs and Minotaurs, causing chaos across Manchuria and North Korea.