Chapter 200
“Alright, come on out.”
“What? It’s... I’m allowed to go?”
Sword Demon Kwae Myeong-Su, member of the Association’s Enforcement Department, doubted his ears. It had been twelve days since he’d been thrown into solitary confinement after losing his duel to Jae-Hyeok—no, not only had he lost, but he’d lost in a single move before dozens of reporters, personally freshening Jae-Hyeok’s resume for the National Treasure candidate exam... With how angry his higher-ups were, Kwae Myeong-Su hadn’t expected his punishment to end so soon.
“We’re short on manpower.” A senior Enforcement Department official handed him his uniform with a tired smile.
“The VIP attendance during today's National Treasure candidate exam will be the highest ever. We’re stretched thin as is and could use all the hands we can get.”
“Is the event that serious? Why task our department with security?”
The Enforcement Department served as the Association’s hunting dogs. Their usual role was to hunt down the Association’s enemies, not stand in as general security.
More than anything, Kwae Myeong-Su hadn’t been trained for such a role. What do I look out for? How should I respond? What if one of the VIPs is suspicious—
“Relax.”
Seeing the worry on Kwae Myeong-Su’s face, the senior official explained. “You’ve got nothing to worry about. The professionals will handle the placement. Besides, our real job is to clean up any prey that wanders in.”
“Prey? What prey?”
“That’s obvious. You haven’t forgotten Kang Jae-Hyeok’s lineage, have you?”