Chapter 6: Jang Wonbeom, a 5-year veteran wrecker >

The examination fee is 30. The issuance fee is 20.

And the Hunter Association registration fee is 50.

"This costs 100,000 won..."

Oh Byehwan, who had just left the evaluation office, muttered to himself as he looked at the license.

Despite the sour feeling in his stomach, his heart swelled with emotion when he looked inside.

The E-grade stamp, like a seal, on the photo and name.

The grade he received right after his awakening.

With a synchronization rate barely over 5%, it was already this level; what would 100% be like?

'Well, I got the license. Next is...'

If I spend money, I need to replenish it.

It's time to sell the black iron and mana stones.

In the case of Naru Corporation, I need to fill out new documents, and it takes time to receive the money.

Fortunately, a friend was doing this job, as an individual entrepreneur.

Oh Byehwan took out his phone and pressed a button.

"Where are you?"

- This guy always calls when I'm busy. Why?

"Because I miss you. But where did the gate open?"

- Check the disaster text. There's chaos at Jamsil Olympic Park.

"Is that so? You're there, right?"

- Almost there. Why? Are you coming here?

"Yeah. It won't take long from Yongsan."

- Are you seriously trying to do business here? If so, you're not human.

"It's not like that, just wait."

Is the bus faster than the subway?

As the bus passed Gangbyeonbuk-ro and crossed Seongsu Bridge, the radio broadcast an urgent report.

The bus was moving no faster than walking speed.

'What if it's already jammed?'

Just as Oh Byehwan frowned, a loud noise came from outside the bus.

Vroom!

The arrival of the motorcycle squad.

Traffic jams inevitably occur when a gate appears. People in a hurry are trapped in their cars, and motorcycles are well-suited for this niche market.

People in a hurry get off their cars and onto motorcycles. Oh Byehwan did the same, getting off the bus and sitting behind a motorcycle.

"Olympic Park."

"..."

What kind of crazy person goes to a gate?

Instead of answering, the driver looked back at Oh Byehwan.

"Twice the fare."

"... Alright. Let's go for it!"

Vroom!

The base fare is 20,000 won. The meter started to rise rapidly, 10 meters at a time.

Just as it broke 40,000 won, the motorcycle stopped in the middle of a 16-lane road.

The sky was filled with drones, and the ground with sirens and the roars of monsters, creating a battlefield-like atmosphere.

"45,000 won."

'Money is flowing out so easily.'

Oh Byehwan's heart ached as he swiped his card.

The motorcycle sped off to pick up another customer.

In front of Olympic Park, the road was like a parking lot, and police had set up barricades around the park.

Four large trucks with sirens caught Oh Byehwan's eye.

The people smoking and chatting were wreckers, buying monster corpses at the scene.

Road outlaws. They are called wreckers because they appear at the speed of light where gates open. Some say the name comes from the fact that many of them were former tow truck drivers.

The trucks are equipped with tools to disassemble monsters on the spot.

Their biggest advantage is quick cash transactions.

They buy at low prices by undercutting guilds in need of money. Though it seems illegal, it is a legitimate business.

"If it opens in the morning in Guro and now in Songpa, I hope it keeps popping up like this."

Jang Wonbeom, a 5-year veteran wrecker, looked contentedly at the direction of the roars. He was one of the few who hoped for more gates.

"The frequency of gates opening has increased recently."

"That's right, it's peak season. The guilds that entered the park are Taehwa, Daesung, and Ohjang, right?"

"There are only three nearby. They're all new guilds, so they probably don't have any contracts."

"Is that so? Then let's all get along nicely...!"

Jang Wonbeom stopped talking when he saw Oh Byehwan.

They had grown up together since childhood.

"You really came."

"Did you think I was joking? How are you all doing?"

"You're a Naru Corporation salesperson, aren't you?"

Oh Byehwan greeted not only his friend but also the wreckers. Some responded warmly, while others looked at him with suspicion, as Naru Corporation salespeople were seen as competitors threatening their livelihood.

Jang Wonbeom, extinguishing his cigarette, asked:

"Is the team leader making you do sales at the gate?"

"I came to see you."

"You're doing something you don't usually do. But didn't you say you were on a business trip?"

"How did you know?"

"I saw Na-yeon at the convenience store. I don't care, but does a high school senior need to work part-time?"

They knew each other's family situations well.

Jang Wonbeom's concern wasn't new.

"I'll make her quit soon."

"Is that so? That's good. It's dangerous to finish late at night. It's already getting scary..."

"Looks like all the bums are here."

A man in his 20s, wearing sunglasses and a suit, suddenly joined the conversation.

"I'll handle this, so scram."

Gold-rimmed wristwatch, high-quality suit fabric.

And a fancy-looking sword on his hip.

The attention of the crowd shifted to the new arrival. The man, aware of the attention, took off his sunglasses and introduced himself.

"I'm No Mincheol from Mido Corporation."

"Ah..."

The wreckers let out a sigh.

Mido Corporation is the second-largest company in the industry, employing many hunters as salespeople.

'Damn, what does a hunter need at a gate? He probably can't do anything anyway.'

The wreckers, suppressing their frustration and ridicule, let out a sigh.

No Mincheol, frowning, looked at the large Oh Byehwan.

"Who are you?"

"I'm Oh Byehwan, a salesperson from Naru Corporation."

"Naru Corporation? Are you from the first sales team?"

"Second team."

Naru Corporation's first sales team is made up of hunters. Their salaries are at least ten times Oh Byehwan's.

They mainly handle major contracts.

"By the way, do you know Kim Cheolgi from the first team?"

"Yes, I know him well."

"He's my friend. That guy failed to get into Mido Corporation and went to Naru Corporation. Hehe."

'So what? Is this guy a bit off?'

"Anyway, since you won't get anything here, all of you, scram."

As No Mincheol growled, the wreckers exchanged glances and reluctantly headed back to their trucks.

They wanted to spit at him, but he was a hunter.

Competing with him would be lucky if they didn't get hurt.

'Damn, the gates were originally ours, but those days are gone...'

Good times are ending. Companies are taking away their livelihoods one by one.

Jang Wonbeom, sighing, turned around.

But.

'Why is this guy like this?'

Oh Byehwan, his hand in his chest, was glaring at No Mincheol. He was fidgeting with his fresh E-grade license, contemplating whether to fight or not. It was obvious what a hunter doing sales at a gate would do.

"Byehwan. You said you came to see me? Let's go quickly..."

Just as Jang Wonbeom pulled on Oh Byehwan's arm,

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