The Shadow Monarch Izuku Midoriya

Ch 27: Discovered Part 1

"Talk"

'Thought'

[System]

From their investigation, the Howaitotaiga employees learned that Yoo Jin's team had reserved two Gates today. The distance between the Gates were quite far. Ahn Sangmin and Hyun Gicheol split up and went to separate Gates to confirm Ahn Sangmin's theory. The pair occasionally contacted each other and waited for Yoo Jin's team to appear.

Ahn Sangmin grabbed a canned coffee from a nearby vending machine and thought, 'It's still a little cold...' It had been 1 hour since he started waiting for Yoo Jin's team. But more than boredom, he was filled with anticipation. His heart raced in excitement.

Ahn Sangmin had become the head of the division at a young age, faster than anyone else. This was all thanks to his great instinct. His contribution was crucial in helping the Howaitotaiga Guild grow to what it was today. And now his instincts were telling him:

Izuku Midoriya was someone who could raise Howaitotaiga to greater heights.

'They'll probably call me crazy if I said that out loud...'

After all, Izuku Midoriya was officially just an E-rank Hero. But not everything was as they appeared. If it were so, he would not be where he was. As he surveyed the Gate with hawk-like eyes, his phone rang.

ring ring

It was Hyun Gicheol.

Sangmin said, "Oy, Gicheol."

Gicheol said, "Chief, Yoo Jin's team just arrived."

Sangmin said, "Got it. Don't panic and report everything you see, don't leave out a single detail."

Gicheol was shocked and said,  "Yes, chief. Eh? What? C-chief!"

Sangmin immediately thought, 'Did this idiot get caught?'

Ahn Sangmin became worried, "What is it? Talk! Talk!"

Gicheol said, "Chief, you were right! It's just Yoo Jin and Izuku Midoriya! They're the only ones entering the Gate!"

Sangmin said, "Of course! It's all to test Izuku Midoriya!"

His guesses were right on the mark. His instincts had not failed him. Ahn Sangmin pumped his fists.

Because Howaitotaiga Guild's Second Management Division had Ahn Sangmin! While Ahn Sangmin was celebrating his victory, Hyun Gicheol's voice continued, "So what should I do? Should I come to you?"

Sangmin said, "No, no. Watch them for a bit longer."

Gicheol said, "Sir? Didn't we confirm your theory?"

Sangmin said, "I'm curious about their clearing time. How many hours do you think it'll take them to clear a C-rank Dungeon?"

Gicheol said, "Doesn't it take even an rank Hero about two hours to solo clear a C-rank Dungeon?"

Sangmin said, "You don't think they can do it?"

Gicheol said, "Of course not. I was just worried that you'll be lonely while waiting."

The ability to change his attitude in a flash. This was why Ahn Sangmin could not get mad at Hyun Gicheol.

Sangmin said, "Don't worry about me. Just watch them closely and time them when they come out." Ahn Sangmin ended the call, then realized he was hungry.

It was already long past lunchtime, but Ahn Sangmin had not eaten, having waited for Izuku Midoriya. He did not know when Yoo Jin's team would arrive, so he had not left the spot. Having some free time now, Ahn Sangmin looked around for a place to eat, then settled on a convenience store.