Solo Resurrection

Chapter 99

The Merciless Tyrant (1)

-You’ll need to play the role of a teacher once.

“What?”

Kang Hyeon was taken aback by the unexpected words.

“A teacher? What do you mean?”

-It’s exactly as I said. The Ability User Cultivation School. You know about it, right?

“Of course I do.”

-We’d like you to take charge of the education at the Ability User Cultivation School this time.

“You were talking like it was something really serious, but this is all you have to say?”

-Ahem… I wanted to set the mood a bit.

“Why are you suddenly trying to be funny… No, that’s not the important part.”

Kang Hyeon regained his composure and returned to a serious attitude.

“Why are you suddenly making such a request to me?”

-You’ve been involved in many high-profile activities lately, haven’t you? Your public recognition is high.

“And?”

-This time, children of high-ranking political and business figures will be entering the Ability User Cultivation School. Some of them are your fans.

“Ah…”

Kang Hyeon quickly understood the situation.

“So, you want me to go and cater to the whims of rich kids?”

-You could say that.

“Mr. Shin Tae-gil. Don’t you know my personality?”

-I know it well.

“Do you think I’m the type of person who will say ‘Oh! Certainly! I’ll do as you say!’ and eagerly comply when these 21st-century aristocratic brats with wet ink behind their ears start ordering me around?”

-It would be fortunate if you didn’t knock their heads off.

“If you know that, why are you making this request!?”

Finally unable to hold back, Kang Hyeon raised his voice.

-It’s because I know that I’m making this request.

“What kind of nonsense is that? Are you asking me to half-kill these kids?”

-Yes.

“Yes…?”

Kang Hyeon wore a dumbfounded expression at the incomprehensible words asking him to half-kill the children of important people.

-As you know, the current government… I mean, the situation at the Blue House is not good.

“That’s what you always say.”

-Ahem…

Honestly, since they had always only talked about difficulties, Shin Tae-gil was at a loss for words.

-I’m saying this because it’s really not good.

“Yes, yes. And?”

-So. Currently, the President is in a situation where he has no choice but to comply with various demands. That’s how he needs to broaden his base.

“I don’t think the President’s position will improve much just because of something like this.”

-Choi Yeon-hwa.

“Who’s that?”

Kang Hyeon frowned at the unfamiliar name that suddenly appeared.

-She’s the only daughter of Chairman Choi Kang-woo.

“Chairman Choi Kang-woo, as in the chairman of Sam-oh Group?”

-Yes. Chairman Choi Kang-woo’s daughter, Choi Yeon-hwa, can be considered the leader of the group, the faction, entering this time.

“Hmm…”

-And Chairman Choi Kang-woo is famous for being extremely doting on his daughter. It’s natural since she’s his only child born late in life.

In the end, it meant that Kang Hyeon had to educate them to gain the favor of Chairman Choi Kang-woo.

-Choi Yeon-hwa is said to be a hardcore fan of yours. If we can win her favor this time and bring that faction to our side, it will undoubtedly be a tremendous power.

“But earlier you said I could do as I please? If something goes wrong with the kids because of that, I can’t take responsibility.”

-There was a request from Chairman Choi Kang-woo. He wants his daughter to come to her senses.

“Come to her senses?”

-She’s a late child, his only daughter whom he cherishes more than his own eyes. What father would be happy about his daughter mingling with monsters who eat people and ability users who kill as easily as they breathe?

“Ah…”

Only then could Kang Hyeon understand Shin Tae-gil’s words.

“So, fix her mindset so she can never bring up the topic of ability users again?”

-Yes. You need to treat them as harshly as possible. However, you must not resort to violence or cause physical disabilities. Obviously, they shouldn’t die either.

“Hmm, if it’s like that, it’s fine. It could be interesting.”

-So, do you accept?

“We’re in this together, so I should accept at least this much. When is it?”

-In 4 days. Next Monday.

“Okay. Got it.”

***

Ippotranslation

***

The Ability User Cultivation School, which Kang Hyeon visited again after about a year, was quite new.

“Nice to meet you. I’m Jeong Jong-ho, who will be assisting Kang Hyeon this time. I look forward to working with you.”

Jeong Jong-ho, a man in a neat suit with pomade in his hair, greeted them.

“Yes. I’m Kang Hyeon.”

“Nice to meet you. I’m Shin Seong-a.”

Jeong Jong-ho was originally the education director of this facility. However, for appearance’s sake, Kang Hyeon had to oversee the education, so it was inevitably decided that Jeong Jong-ho would assist Kang Hyeon just this once.

“This place has really changed a lot, hasn’t it? The facilities have improved significantly.”

“Yes. Since you were involved in the early education here, I think you’ll feel it even more.”

Unlike the early days when they hurriedly borrowed public facilities like school buildings and gymnasiums, now there were proper, impressive buildings constructed specifically for this purpose.

“The Ability User Cultivation School system is also scheduled for a major overhaul soon. Now that the number of people waiting for education has decreased significantly, we can provide higher quality education. Moreover, I heard there are plans for special training for existing high-level ability users.”

“Oh…”

“Even now, unlike when you were teaching, the education period has been extended to 2 weeks. It’s really fortunate.”

“What?!”

Kang Hyeon was startled as if he had heard something he shouldn’t have.

“What did you just say?”

“Special training for high-level ability users…”

“No, after that.”

“The education period has been extended to 2 weeks…”

“Shin Tae-gil, you son of a…! How dare you backstab me like this!?”

Education period of 2 weeks.

This was something Kang Hyeon had never heard about.

Kang Hyeon, who was fuming, looked at Shin Seong-a.

“Did you know about this?”

“Yes.”

“Then why didn’t you say anything!?”

“I thought you knew, of course. It’s been over a month since it changed to a 2-week course.”

A month ago. That was when they were busy with the World Dungeon Summit.

For Kang Hyeon, there was no reason for him to be interested in the educational reforms of the Ability User Cultivation School, which he had long since graduated from.

“Damn it…”

Kang Hyeon hurriedly called Shin Tae-gil.

-Mr. Kang Hyeon. What’s the matter?

“Mr. Shin Tae-gil. Did you know about this!?”

-Know about what?

“That the education period is 2 weeks…”

-Click.

The phone call was cut off before Kang Hyeon could finish speaking.

“No way. Has this guy really gone crazy?”

-The person you are trying to reach is unavailable at the moment.

“Argh!”

As Kang Hyeon raged, Jeong Jong-ho cautiously approached.

“Um, Kang Hyeon…?”

“What!?”

“I’ll be conducting most of the training anyway. You just need to show your face occasionally and come out when needed, so you won’t actually have to come in many days. And even that will be over quickly.”

“Huff…”

Jeong Jong-ho desperately tried to calm Kang Hyeon down.

Finally calming down a bit, Kang Hyeon took a deep breath.

“Alright. Let’s go in for now. It seems like it’s time.”

***

Ippotranslation

***

As he stepped onto the podium, no less than 200 pairs of eyes converged on him.

Kang Hyeon smiled with satisfaction at the intense gazes he hadn’t felt in a long time.

“Hehe…”

Just then, he heard a somewhat lewd laugh from beside him.

Turning his head, he saw Shin Seong-a smiling contentedly.

“That attention seeker…”

There was no particular reason Shin Seong-a had come along for this training.

An Yu-seong said it was bothersome, and Yoon Na-rae said she didn’t want to go if An Yu-seong wasn’t going.

-Mr. Kang Hyeon! I really want to go! I really, really want to go!

Only Shin Seong-a had enthusiastically raised her hand saying she wanted to go.

“Instructor. We’re ready to begin.”

“Okay.”

Jeong Jong-ho used the title “Instructor” for Kang Hyeon as this was an official setting.

Kang Hyeon nodded and approached the microphone.

“Ah, I’m Kang Hyeon, in charge of this training. Please take care of me.”

“Kyaa! It’s Kang Hyeon!”

“Wow. Holy shit. It’s really Kang Hyeon. What’s this training about?”

“We’ve hit the jackpot.”

Unlike when Kang Hyeon used to teach, the overwhelming majority of students were young.

Among them, Kang Hyeon could immediately tell who Choi Yeon-hwa, Chairman Choi Kangwoo’s daughter, was.

“Kang Hyeon Older brother! You’re so cool!”

The group that exuded nobility at a glance. The woman making a fuss in the middle of them was definitely Choi Yeon-hwa.

‘She’s not as young as I thought.’

Of course, the tutorial’s starting condition was to be at least 18 years old.

Moreover, it was January now.

From what he heard, Choi Yeon-hwa was born in December, so she was 20 years old anyway.

“I won’t say much. Since I’m in charge of the training, I have no intention of letting you pass easily. Even if you barely pass, you’ll surely die in the dungeon.”

The atmosphere in the auditorium cooled suddenly at Kang Hyeon’s unexpected words.

“So, those who fail this time, realize your limits and think you’ve saved your life. Don’t stupidly try again.”

“Wow. That’s so badass!”

“Oh, I just got goosebumps, you know? Seeing him in person, he’s like a gang boss making threats!”

Being young students, their reactions were extraordinary.

They probably thought they were speaking quietly, but each word was clearly audible to Kang Hyeon.

“Hehe…”

“Why do you keep laughing like that? It’s creepy.”

“It’s nothing. Hehe…”

Kang Hyeon glared at Shin Seong-a, who was smiling for some reason.

“Well then, I’ll end this without dragging it out. From now on…”

As Kang Hyeon was about to finish with his closing remarks, he suddenly stopped speaking.

“Instructor?”

Jeong Jong-ho looked at Kang Hyeon in confusion at the sudden situation.

“Is something wrong?”

But Kang Hyeon just stared fixedly at a corner of the auditorium, as if he couldn’t hear anything.

“You there.”

Then Kang Hyeon spoke.

“I’m talking to you. You. Don’t lower your head, come out.”

“…”

“Should I come over there?”

“Are… Are you talking to me?”

“Yes. Stop pretending and come out. You bastard.”

All the trainees looked bewildered at the sudden turn of events.

“What’s going on? Is this some kind of event?”

“Hey, start recording a video!”

Amidst the commotion, the man Kang Hyeon called out came forward.

The man looked to be in his early twenties.

He had a mild appearance that could be called the epitome of ordinariness from any angle.

He was literally an average-looking man.

“Why are you doing this to me…?”

The man, who seemed to have quite a timid personality, trembled slightly at the sudden situation.

“Stop acting. Who are you?”

“I’m Park Song-min…”

“Not that. Are you really a trainee here?”

“Yes… I applied for the training and came in.”

“How long has it been since you awakened?”

“I awakened earlIer on, but there were too many people on the waiting list, so I’m just now getting to take the training.”

“You awakened over a year ago and you’re just now getting training?”

“Yes…”

The man trembled with doe-like eyes, looking truly wronged.

Kang Hyeon looked at Jeong Jong-ho, who was holding documents with the students’ personal information.

“Is what he’s saying correct?”

“Yes. There’s nothing wrong according to the documents. Name: Park Song-min. Age: 24. He applied for training about 11 months ago. Everything else checks out.”

“Hmm…”

“There are occasional cases like this. Even in the last training session, there was one such trainee.”

“How was that trainee?”

“Pardon?”

“The late-bloomer trainee from last week. Was he good at fighting? Anything exceptional?”

“There was nothing like that at all. Apart from being a bit older, he was just like any other ordinary trainee.”

Kang Hyeon grinned at Jeong Jong-ho’s words.

“You heard that too, right?”

“Yes…?”

“This bastard is still acting. If you think you can mess around because there are a lot of people here, you’re mistaken. I don’t care about that.”

“…”

“You’re hiding your magical energy from leaking out right now, aren’t you? You’re pulling off a feat that’s almost impossible even for the current top-tier ability users, and you’re saying you’re just an ordinary trainee? There’s a limit to bullshitting.”

Park Song-min said nothing in response to Kang Hyeon’s words.

However, the slight trembling of his body that had been continuous until now had stopped.

And slowly, he raised his head.

There stood a man with eyes so cold it sent chills down one’s spine.

“Why don’t we move somewhere else instead of doing this here?”

“Finally showing your true colors.”

A voice that sounded like a beast growling.

It was an unbelievable change from the boy who had been trembling just moments ago.

“You know, I recently watched an interesting wrestling cartoon? There was this line in it.”

Park Song-min’s face contorted at Kang Hyeon’s sudden words.

“Face. Ground. Perfect!”

“What nonsense are you spouting?”

Kang Hyeon grinned.

“Your face belongs perfectly on the ground!”