I Am The Anti-Mage - Chapter 154: Re Evaluation

Dal-soo didn’t understand Ji-woo’s reason for canceling their deal involving 100 Magic Crystals, 50 Magic Stones, and 2 Portal Gates of any tier.

However, Ji-woo’s following request was more troublesome than providing the magic items. Such a blatant leave would get more problematic to deal with than having to negotiate subtly and gradually.

Leaving the guild was more complicated than quitting being a Hunters Association worker. Whether the guild provided resources or not, a hunter couldn’t just stop without the Guild Headmaster’s final decision.

That was the code of ethics for hunters with guilds in the world. South Korea was no exception either. Getting in and out of the guild was not a child’s game that could get decided arbitrarily.

“I’ll try to discuss this with the Guild Headmaster. Give me some time. I’m sure I’ll be able to give you a satisfactory answer.”

Ji-woo frowned at that. He concluded that parting ways with the guild might not happen based on what Dal-soo had said. He then replied with harsh words.

“Looks like I’m too soft to be asked for help so many times before. I don’t care about our deal or your safety. It’s none of my business.

“Again, listen here. I’m neither a patriot nor a savior of humanity. Do you think I’m doing charity work?! You ask, and I make conditions. That’s how we should do business. Nothing is free in this world.”

Ji-woo immediately hung up the call, much to Dal-soo’s surprise. But, Dal-soo also realized he forgot a little about Ji-woo’s nature. He knew that he was asking too much without daring to give much. He could only grit his teeth and make up his mind without asking Gang-ho’s concern.

Dal-soo texted that he agreed to Ji-woo’s terms. What would happen with Gang-ho later was still within his scope of control. But, without Ji-woo, hunting in the tier-5 Portal Gate had a low survival rate. There was even a higher chance of them getting wiped out than they succeeded in conquering the dungeon.

Dal-soo also didn’t know why he could trust Ji-woo so much. All he knew was, Ji-woo had a power he couldn’t digest. And without realizing it, it slightly made him believe Ji-woo could fight various kinds of creatures from that foreign land. Moreover, Ji-woo’s ability to enter all tiers of the Portal Gate made him more confident than he should have been against someone he didn’t know.

Strange but True. But that was what was happening to the Godly Doctor.

Meanwhile, Ji-woo was busy with his day, preparing a plan that he would execute soon. Some unknown numbers tried to contact him, but he immediately added them to the list of banned numbers. He didn’t care whether it was critical or not. He was already starting to feel uncomfortable with the surge of incoming calls and messages.

Ji-woo then called Dong-hyun and Yu-jin. Tell them about the training they would be doing. The sparring between the three was scheduled for tomorrow late afternoon.

The day passed with their busy lives without any prominent events happening.

The hunters and reporters did not get Ji-woo’s silhouette.

The top three guilds became aware of the E-rank hunter, Kim Ji-woo.

The Hunters Association was busy assisting the government in Seoul recovery. Everything went as most people expected.

The next day, where many eyes had been looking for his whereabouts, Ji-woo unexpectedly went to the Hunters Association building. Well, he also didn’t think he could hide from those people’s pursuits and attention for long.

The incident caused a stir in Seoul again. The guilds, who were still confidently recruiting Ji-woo, immediately set off for the Hunters Association. The reporters, moreover, would storm the building like flies that came to its food. In half an hour, the place would get packed without a doubt.

Chairman Yu heard the news that Ji-woo was on the first floor, in front of the reception desk. He immediately came down from his room upstairs. Not only him. But, the three-division chiefs of the Hunters Association also came down, coming over to Ji-woo.

The news also reached Demigod guild, Shadow guild, and Artates guild. However, the reaction of the three guilds was not as intense as yesterday when they saw Ji-woo’s video with Dal-shik and In-sung. Only Dal-soo, Ji-soo, In-ah, and Jo-hyun leave for the Hunters Association.

Dal-soo, who was in shock, immediately called Chairman Yu.

“Hyung, what’s going on?”

“Dal-soo~ya, I don’t know what’s going on either. I’m currently on my way downstairs. My subordinates told me that Kim Ji-woo is going to re-evaluate now.”

“I see. Alright. I’m on my way there too.”

Chairman Yu hung up the call and hurried in his steps. When the lift opened, he immediately saw the appearance of a young boy in casual clothes and short hair with long 4/6 bangs parted hairstyle as it slightly covers the eyes.

At first glance, Ji-woo only looked like an indifferent youth and didn’t feel the threat from his presence. However, Chairman Yu had already twice felt the aura that Ji-woo was showing, so he knew it was just an illusion that his eyes thought Ji-woo was harmless.

“Welcome to the Hunters Association. Pardon us for the hassle.” Chairman Yu said, breaking the somewhat tense atmosphere. Since the staff and hunters of the Hunters Association on the spot kept their distance from Ji-woo. Moreover, there were three division chiefs behind him present. Lee Jae-suk, Yoon Soo-ah, and Yang Se-hyun.

“I heard you want to do a re-evaluation, right?”

Ji-woo sighed. “Right. But, I have to admit it’s a bit excessive if everyone has to come to welcome me here. Isn’t that right, Mr. Lee?”

The current evaluation situation and circumstance were different from the first one. Upon which at first, Chief Lee only used a Portable Mana Detector. And now, they inevitably have to use the Main Mana Detection Machine, which could sense Mana with a broader and larger capacity.

Jae-suk awkwardly replied, “A-Ah, that’s not true, Kim Ji-woo~si. This is normal, especially since we assumed you were an S-rank hunter. So, it’s not an exaggeration.” But, inwardly, he was grumbling. ‘I still can’t sense Ji-woo’s Mana, but how was he able to withstand two S-rank hunters? Very strange.’

Jae-suk was the one who used to believe that Ji-woo was a savior of the world. However, due to the absence of Mana and the result of the Mana detection not meeting his expectations, he dropped the idea into the trash can.

Chairman Yu, who saw the simple interaction, was startled and remembered what Chief Lee had said in the past.

‘Chief Lee used to also say about a young boy who had no Mana and did not get injured by Mana Impact. It turns out that it was Kim Ji-woo? Meaning, Mana is missing on Ji-woo? Ah, maybe I’ll find out later in the evaluation session. Let’s not linger here.’

“How about we go straight to the evaluation room? Chief Yang here will help you while in the room.”

“Good,” Ji-woo replied casually.

Chief Yang then guided Ji-woo to the Mana evaluation room. Meanwhile, Chief Lee would stay in the lobby for the upcoming hunters or reporters. Just now, those people have begun coming to the entrance. Two or three people had already been insight. Meanwhile, Chief Yoon would join Chairman Yu in the evaluation room to look.

Once the group entered the evaluation room, Chief Yang and his staff were busy setting up the main Mana evaluation engine.

Suddenly, Ji-woo frowned when he saw Chief Yang carrying a Mana Core that cost 50 million won to the engine.

“What’s the Mana Core for?”

Chairman Yu swiftly responded to Ji-woo’s question.

“Main Mana Detection Machine works differently from the Portable Mana Detector.”

Chairman Yu explained that the Portable Mana Detector did not require Mana input to work. It was mainly for lower-rank hunters. On the other hand, the main engine needed Mana intake to make the detection accuracy was valid for the hunters. It was because of how significant ranking was as a hunter’s value.

That was why the Main Machine required Magic Crystals, Magic Stones, Mana Cores, or similar magic items that provided Mana to make the engine work.

Whereas in Ji-woo’s case, Mana Core got used because he got thought to be an S-rank hunter. In addition, there was a possibility that he would also become the next Apex-ranked hunter after Hyun-bin. So, the Mana consumption would be estimated to be so high that a few Magic Stones wouldn’t be enough.

On the other hand, the four S-rank hunters who had rushed to the Hunters Association came simultaneously at the front door. Dal-soo and In-ah come apart in their cars. Meanwhile, Ji-soo and Jo-hyun came in one car.

“Why did you come here? Is it because of Kim Ji-woo?” Say In-ah.

Jo-hyun was about to answer those words but got stopped by Ji-soo. She then pulled Jo-hyun over to the evaluation room.

“Tch! You b*tch!”

Dal-soo shook his head at In-ah’s attitude. “Don’t curse. We’re being watched by a lot of people here. If Ji-woo was what you’re here for it. You’d better go to the evaluation room right now.”

In-ah could only click her tongue at the side and walk into the room.. Dal-soo was also following behind her.