The S-Class Guide As Sweet As Honey ( ENG)

Chapter 85

Bold- Andante

Italic underline- Shin Hae-chang

Normal- NSA esper

With a loud crack, the box was roughly opened to reveal an ordinary-looking video stone. It was a common item that could be found in any dungeon. However, something was leaking out of it.

'This is...'

It wasn't something pre-recorded; a global TV news program was broadcasting live, and it was proving that there was no lie involved.

Shin Hae-chang's expression darkened further. He glanced around and noticed the esper with sharp eyesight already checking the video stone in their hands. The problem was that they all had greedy looks in their eyes.

This meant that his goal of sealing the SS-level dungeon was out of reach. Shin Hae-chang felt as if he could hear the agonizing screams that would soon fill the air. It was as if hell from ten years ago was about to repeat itself. At that moment, he was sure of it.

[Breaking news: An SS-level dungeon, which appeared ten years ago, is now being reported to have emerged off the coast of Korea. There are only four days left, and residents in the area and nearby are evacuating.]

Beep. He changed the channel, but the TV kept repeating the same story like a broken record.

[...In response, the 'SSS' has been summoned. Espers from around the world gathered to discuss sealing the dungeon. However, at that moment, an unknown voice was heard. Here is the footage.]

What followed on the TV was a sight to behold.

[—I happen to have some incredible information that you guys would love.]

No one was filming in the auditorium. There was certainly no recording. This means that there was no Esper there to leak this information to the media. However, the news came out with the exact same voice as if it had recorded the situation at that time. I could only assume that the person in question had recorded it and sent it.

Shin Hae-chang stared at the TV, on the verge of smashing it. The voice coming from the screen was just like it had been at that moment, right down to the final statement.

[—I want just one thing. That our underworld member enters the SS-level dungeon first. ...(rest omitted) ... Now, let the esteemed representatives of each country engage in a heated discussion and make a decision. I'll be looking forward to it.]

The screen changed, and a news anchor appeared against the backdrop of the auditorium.

[What do you think about the recording in question?]

The anchor looked at the reporter and asked.

["If that video stone is real, it would be a huge event. Being able to confirm the inside of an SS-level dungeon means that we can ultimately predict its potential. This will increase the likelihood of preparing measures to conquer the SS-level dungeon."]

[What is that likelihood?]

["At this moment, we cannot confirm it. However, being able to potentially conquer it will certainly increase the chances."]

The anchor nodded slightly.

[I see. But Korea has already declared the dungeon to be sealed, and many countries have agreed. What do you think about this?]

["Significant matters are not decided with a single vote. Since it's not finalized, the outcome can be overturned at any time."]

[So can we assume that the guilds of each country will agree to enter the SS-level dungeon?]