Zongman: The wrong person on the ground, double Shenwei at the beginning

"not to mention..."

Gao Jianli slammed a file onto the table with a "thud".

“In Country Z, their internal ranking mechanism is not the internationally accepted SE standard, but a more intuitive one- to five-star rating system.”

"Ordinary S-rank hunters can only reach the rank of five stars at most. But Liu Zhikang, who is at the rank of national authority, is the only hunter to be awarded the rank of seven stars, in order to demonstrate his unparalleled strength."

As Gao Jianli spoke, a complex mix of admiration and apprehension flickered in his eyes.

"But this young man named Rod..."

He took a deep breath.

"Two years ago, he was exceptionally awarded the title of [Six Star]! But he has kept a low profile internationally, and I only just found out about his existence!"

"A six-star hunter?!"

The secretary's voice changed, as if she had heard something unbelievable.

"haha, yes."

Gao Jianli smiled bitterly.

"When I first saw this information, I was also shocked. I thought there was a system error."

A hint of unease gradually surfaced in his eyes.

"Moreover, his information has been stagnant for two years without being updated."

"Nobody really knows how strong he is right now... I have a feeling that something big is about to happen..."

He sat up abruptly and gave the order.

"Immediately notify all guild leaders currently in Seoul to come to a meeting immediately!"

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"I must make sure that no fool will provoke that powerful dragon crossing the river before the situation becomes clear!"

[On the other side, the entrance to the dimensional portal]

Ding-dong-

Rhodes, who was curled up on the sofa playing PS4, glanced at his phone screen out of the corner of his eye, and his fingers instantly stopped.

A pleased smile curved the corners of his mouth.

"Is it finally here?"

The atmosphere in front of the newly opened dimensional portal was quite relaxed.

The hunters gathered in twos and threes, enjoying the free coffee provided by the association staff while exchanging warm greetings.

"Hey Lao Wang, over here!"

"Oh! It's Old Park! Didn't you cry and beg that your wife wouldn't let you do this kind of work?"

"Sigh, don't even mention it. My wife is pregnant with our second child, what can I do?"

The man known as Old Wang, Wang Jianshe, patted his chest to reassure the crowd.

"Don't worry, this team battle is officially supervised by the association, so it's not too difficult. Plus, 'Xiao Cheng' is coming today, so it'll definitely be safe!"

"Xiao Cheng? Who's that? Is he very strong?" a newcomer asked curiously.

"puff--"

Wang Jianshe almost spat out his coffee, but he laughed and waved his hand.

"No, no, no, that guy's nickname is the infamous 'Humanity's Weakest Weapon'! Everyone knows it now!"

"Huh? Are you sure it's not the [ultimate human weapon]?"

"That's the nickname of S-rank hunter Choi Jung-in! That kid wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he's the weakest hunter in our H country!"

Upon hearing this, Park Heung-bong immediately frowned, his face filled with displeasure.

"Hey, are you kidding me! If that's really the case, then why are you all so happy? Bringing along a burden, are you trying to hasten our demise?"

.... ..... ...

Wang Jianshe laughed heartily as he reassured her.

"The fact that the guild sent him proves that this mission is so easy you could do it with your eyes closed! This is an officially certified safe signal!"

Park Heung-bong's dissatisfaction did not dissipate, but he could only reluctantly accept this explanation.

He glanced at his watch with annoyance.

"So why hasn't that slow guy arrived yet?"

"I heard that a newbie got seriously injured in an E-level dungeon a few days ago. Could it be him? Is he too scared to come this time?"

Before the words were finished, a thin figure ran over, sweating profusely, and bowed to everyone in a huff.

"Sorry! Sorry! I'm late! A friend wanted to protect me, so I was showing him the way...that's why it took a little time..."

The visitor was Cheng Xiaoyu.

Upon hearing this, Park Heung-bong's anger surged instantly, and he rushed forward and roared.

"I've never heard of adding people on short notice! Who do you think you are, young master? Do you think the dungeon is some kind of amusement park?"

Cheng Xiaoyu shrank back at the shout, but still gritted his teeth and lowered his head heavily.

"I'm so sorry! Um... my friend won't be participating in any loot split! And I... I don't want my share either!"

“It’s not about the money!”

Park Heung-bong, however, remained unforgiving, grabbing Cheng Xiaoyu by the collar and spitting as he spoke.

"We're risking our lives to work! We don't have time to play house with a spoiled brat like you!"

"Who knows if the guy you brought is even more useless and a burden than you!"

The word "burden" acts like a switch.

Upon hearing these words, Cheng Xiaoyu's heart tightened.

The next moment——

hum! ! !

A terrifying pressure, capable of freezing souls and crushing bones, swept across the entire area like an invisible tide!

All the hunters present, regardless of their level, felt their legs go weak in the face of this imposing aura. They couldn't even muster the thought of resistance and uncontrollably knelt down on the ground with a "thump, thump".

Their eyes widened, their faces filled with extreme terror, and they even had difficulty breathing.

"What, what's going on?!"

"Could it be... that the dungeon boss has escaped ahead of schedule?!"

"This feeling is terrifying... I... I can't breathe..."

Park Heung-bong was also startled by this sudden change. Just as he was about to turn around to check the situation, a hand silently covered his face and then gently lifted it up!

He was abruptly lifted off the ground!

"Uh-huh-!"

Park Heung-bong gripped the other man's wrists tightly with both hands, kicking his legs wildly in the air, trying to break free, but found that the hand was like a torture device made of cast steel, completely immobile.

A cold, emotionless voice rang in his ears.

"Who did you just say was a burden?"

Rod held him up with one hand, expressionless, his fingers applying slight pressure.

Park Heung-bong's eyes bulged out instantly, feeling as if his head was about to explode like a watermelon.

The guild members nearby were shocked to see this and were about to step forward to stop him when Cheng Xiaoyu turned around and shouted anxiously with all his might.

"Don't lay a hand on him! Please don't lay a hand on him! That senior offended him just now, so he's only giving him a small punishment as a warning!"

"This is...this is Mr. Rod, an S-rank hunter from Country Z! He was entrusted by my elders to protect me and, incidentally, persuade me to give up my hunter career!" Xiao.

Chapter 82 Li Xiaoxi, a Rank B Healer, Enters the Temple of Kathon (Please Subscribe and Vote)

The association members initially looked disdainful.

I don't care what your reasons are! You just lay a hand on us in front of our staff?

If we don't arrest you on the spot, where is the face of our association and the dignity of the country's laws?!

However, when they heard the second half of the sentence, the disdain on their faces froze instantly, then turned deathly pale, their legs went weak, and they almost collapsed to the ground.

What...what is that?!

Z...Z country's...S-class hunter?!

In an instant, all notions of face and law were thrown to the winds.

It's alright then! Life is more important than saving face!

Several association staff members immediately frantically pulled out their communicators to contact their superiors, quickly getting rid of this hot potato, while also casting tearful glances of gratitude at Cheng Xiaoyu.

Rod released his grip expressionlessly, tossing it aside as if he were merely discarding a piece of trash.

Park Heung-bong was flung away like a tattered sack, crashing into a distant wall with a thud before slowly sliding down, leaving a pathetic trail of blood.

He struggled to his feet, ignoring the blood he coughed up from the corner of his mouth, and immediately crawled to Rod's side, kneeling down in a standard "dogeza" (a traditional Japanese kneeling posture).

"I'm so sorry! I was foolish! I didn't recognize your greatness! Thank you for your magnanimity!"

As he spoke, Park Heung-bong began slapping himself hard across the face, making a series of crisp "slap slap" sounds.

However, Rhodes didn't even bother to give him a second glance.

Before acquiring the core power of this world, getting entangled with these insignificant characters is simply a waste of life.

He looked away listlessly, squinted, and examined the blue-rippled portal with interest.

So this is... the entrance to the so-called dual dungeon?

Behind him, Park Heung-bong saw that Rod ignored him, and his heart, which had been in his throat, finally settled back down.

He breathed a long sigh of relief, forced himself to stand up despite his aching body, and limped over to Wang Jianshe's side.

Rod noticed this and a cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

Ha, they probably thought that with me around, this trip would be a sure thing.

Since you insist on going in... then you might as well stay in there forever.

Just then, a clear female voice, tinged with a hint of bewilderment, broke the somewhat delicate atmosphere.

"Huh? Everyone... what's going on?"

Cheng Xiaoyu 02 rushed forward as if he had found a savior.

"Ah, it's nothing, Xiaoxi!"

"Come, let me introduce you. This is my friend Rhodes, an S-rank hunter from Country Z. He's coming in with me this time."

Then, he looked at Rod with a respectful expression.

“Brother Rod... this is my friend, Li Xiaoxi. She is a B-level healer.”

The girl named Li Xiaoxi has a pair of clear blue eyes like the sky, fair skin, and long bright orange hair that is like a burning flame, cascading down her back, making her particularly eye-catching.

She first covered her mouth, her beautiful eyes widening in surprise, then quickly realized what was happening and bent over at a ninety-degree angle, giving a proper bow.

"W-What?! I'm so sorry! Hello, Rhodes-senpai!"

Rhodes simply waved his hand casually, indicating that there was no need for formalities.

At this moment, an old man stepped out from the timid crowd.

He was thin, his face was covered with wrinkles, but his eyes were unusually firm, making him stand out among the group of low-level hunters.

He steeled himself and walked up to Rhodes, speaking in a deep voice:

“Mr. Rhodes... My name is Song Zhiguo.”