The Story of Demon Hunter

143 - The identity of the Chairman

“Are you surprised to see how I look like my brother, Arthur?”

Hearing the question, Arthur was stunned for a moment. He did not expect the leader of the organization to be the younger brother of his own teacher.

“You are Old Man's sister-uhuk! I mean, my Teacher's sister? Mr Shigekuni?”

“Hahahaha! It seems you are quite familiar with it.” The old man laughed as he stroked his beard. “You are even braver than Arima who respects him a lot.”

“...” Arthur just stayed in his place.

“Mong-by the way, that person should have felt very angry when you joined the Garden of Death. After all, this is the second time I have taken his beloved genius disciple.”

Seeing the old man laughing in satisfaction, Arthur was at a loss for words. Apparently, the head of this Garden of Death has a bad hobby, likes to dig his own side. However, he could not see the hatred on the old man's face.

Rather than a grudge, it seems that the two of them are fighting sportively? Or at least that's what Arthur thought.

“Omong-by the way, you are really strong Nak! I've arranged the arrangement so that the gravity around you is heavier and your energy is quickly drained out during being inside the barrier (protector) around the base.

But who would have thought, you can really climb to the top!”

‘SO IT'S YOU!!’

Arthur shouted in his heart. Although he himself did not exercise or exercise during the holidays, the young man felt surprised when his physical ability decreased drastically. However, it turns out that all of this was done intentionally.

Seeing the Chairman who had no guilty expression on his face, even looking as relaxed as greeting an old friend left Arthur at a loss for words. He wanted to be angry, but did not dare to do so.

Other than not being familiar with the old man before him, the strength of that person was also very high. At least just a little under Old Man Shigekuni. Really made Arthur feel depressed because once again ...

You can only give up without fighting.

“Is something wrong?” ask the old man.

“No.” Arthur took a long breath. “I just thought that my physique deteriorated due to a long holiday.”

“Hahaha! You don't have to hold back. Just talk to me like you talk to my brother.”

“We don't know very well, Chief. It is not appropriate that I pretend to be familiar with you.”

“True.” The old man stroked his beard. “Then so often visit the headquarters. We can talk while drinking tea.”

Hearing the old man's words, the corner of Arthur's lips twitched. After the previous one, coming to this place again only made him reluctant. Let alone coming to play, obviously the young man chose to reject him.

“Omong-by the way, congratulations on having passed the exam, Arthur.”

“Please?” asked the young man with a confused expression.

“Yes. Actually, before that many people in the organization rejected my decision to set up a new division. So we made a bet.

If you can complete the annual mission that the division chairman must complete, you are allowed to join the division chairman. Otherwise, you will be invited as a member of one of the old divisions.

But we did not expect at all. Not only do you complete missions well, you also complete high-level missions in an extraordinary way. Coupled with the speed of your power increase, it seems to give you the position as the new division chairman is indeed suitable.”

Hearing the praise from the old man, Arthur felt a little surprised. He had no idea he was being tested. Recalling the unreliable senior figure, the young man could only shrug with a wry smile on his face.

“Omong-by the way, as half a teacher to you, I will advise.”

“Ya?” Arthur tilted his head.

“You seem to be the one who misses freedom. If I'm right, then I suggest not to get involved with other divisions too deeply.”

Seeing the friendly smile on the old man's face, Arthur's expression became solemn. The young man then nodded.

“Thank you for the advice, Chairman.”

“Ya.” The old man then put the small dimensional bag on the table and continued. “Take. This is the reward for completing the mission you do. Already withheld tax fees and there are also some additional gifts from the taskmaster.”

“Because you have obtained your ration, then you can leave. The meeting will take place three days later, so you can wander around to get used to it. There may be a place that interests you.”

Hearing that, Arthur nodded. He saluted and said.

“Then, I excuse you.”

After saying that, Arthur left the room.

***

Just out of the room, Arthur was immediately greeted by an old man who was still drunk under a plum tree.

“It seems the old man really appreciates you Nak.”

The drunk shook the bottle of pumpkin in his hand, saying to Arthur with a smile on his face.

“It seems that your relationship with the Chairman is also unusual, Senior.”

Hearing Arthur's words, the old man laughed. He got up and walked to a stone chair not far from the plum trees. Pointing at the chair across the table, he looked at Arthur.

“Sit.”

Arthur recalled the Chairman's previous remark. Yet when he saw the drunken old man, he could not help but feel curious. So finally chose to and spoke to him.

“Division Head 4, Shishio.”

Hearing the old man's brief introduction, Ark's eyes narrowed. If he remembered well, Division 4 was a specialist in dealing with ghosts and evil spirits. It seems to have deliberately only taken such missions and was not interested in other missions.

“You've met a ghost or evil spirit, son?”

Hearing the question, Arthur nodded with a serious expression.

“Entertainment. Coincidentally against them when saving one of my members.”

“En.” Mr. Shishio nodded. “You're still honest. That must be the little girl who looks like a doll right?”

“Name Lily.”

Mr. Shishio took a sip of his wine. After a while, the old man said in a calm but solemn tone.

“What's your purpose in hunting down these evil creatures, son?”

“...”

Arthur fell silent in his place. Not because he did not want to answer, but because he himself was also confused. After all, from the very beginning the young man had absolutely no specific purpose. He seemed to prefer to take a walk while picking up foodstuffs that could be taken, including demonic beast meat.

“Both of your subordinates do have good talent and luck. However, as a senior, I suggest that you not limit the number of members due to their picky talent.

Rather than that, I suggest that you choose people who have the same goals as you. With the same determination, they will be more obedient, easily controlled, and not scattered because of profits.

However, if what you want is money, then there is no need to think a lot because gathering greedy people is just as much about making you suffer. Most people who only think about money will turn around when you are already useless to them. Go faster when you get problems.”

Mr. Shishio looked at Arthur for a moment. After taking a mouthful of wine, he sighed.

“Forget the ravings of this old man.”

“I just feel a bit sorry because a talented person like you doesn't seem to have a purpose in life. Life is only once and time cannot come back. So I just wish you could appreciate it more.”

“Again, not everyone can live and choose freely in this world.”

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