Chapter 250: Terror Crisis (1)
The terrorists were bringing the hostages to a place teeming with powerful monsters. It was a completely illogical move that the Egyptians found difficult to comprehend.
Then, a commotion could be heard outside the command center.
[Hmm? What's going on?] Phaophator asked after his sensitive ears picked up the noise from outside.
Bam!
[Y-You can't be here, Han-Yeol-nim!]
The door swung open, and Han-Yeol entered despite some Egyptian officers trying to block him.
In most cases, they would have subdued an intruder instantly, but this time, the intruder was a Ra Rank Hunter, the most renowned Hunter in the world. The officers couldn't resort to violence, so they were compelled to reason with him to leave the command center.
[It's alright. Let him through.]
Only after President Phaophator gave his approval did they step aside for Han-Yeol.
[Yes, sir!]
President Phaophator might have instructed his men to stand down for now, but he didn't appear pleased with Han-Yeol's actions.
He held the young man in high regard and was even contemplating marrying his daughter to him, as the rumors suggested. Finding a suitable suitor for Tayarana was an extremely challenging task since she was the next in line to be the country's president, and marrying her off to royalty from another country seemed absurd.
On the other hand, Han-Yeol was neither royalty nor an important political figure in his home country, making it acceptable for the marriage to proceed matrilineally. However, this didn't mean President Phaophator could ignore such a blatant act of disrespect—entering the country's command center during a state of emergency—no matter how favorably he regarded Han-Yeol.
After all, President Phaophator was exceedingly strict when it came to separating personal and professional matters.
[I hope you have a reasonable explanation for your actions.]
He was a man of principle, placing great importance on order, as evidenced by his decision not to directly intervene in the hostage crisis despite being the country's strongest Hunter.
[I have no idea who those terrorists are, but my people are among the foreigners they kidnapped.]
[What?!] President Phaophator grimaced and exclaimed.
If there was anything he valued more than his principles, it was his pride. But the subordinates of his esteemed guest had been abducted in broad daylight by terrorists in the capital city. Nothing could be more shameful to the president.
Terrorist attacks in Egypt were not uncommon, as the country was still contending with numerous extremists attempting to overthrow the government. However, the problem lay in the fact that this attack occurred in broad daylight in the city considered the Heart of Africa. Failure to swiftly deal with the terrorists would undoubtedly deal a severe blow to the country's prestige.
President Phaophator saw this as more than a matter of personal pride; it could sow seeds of distrust from the African bloc toward Egypt. While Egypt might not be heavily affected by this incident at the moment, it was sure to hinder its efforts to establish itself as the world's strongest superpower.
[I would like to apologize to you first.] President Phaophator offered his apologies to Han-Yeol as a preliminary gesture, now understanding why Han-Yeol had barged into the command center.
[However, you may not stay here, so please return for now. I can assure you that your people will be rescued soon.]
[That will be a bit difficult.]
[What?!] President Phaophator was taken aback by Han-Yeol’s blatant disrespect directed at him.
[I want to personally help rescue them.]
[Hmm?]
The president was slightly surprised by Han-Yeol's next statement. He knew that Han-Yeol held his subordinates in high regard, but he didn't expect him to be willing to personally put himself in danger to rescue them.
Entering the hunting ground without knowing what they were up against posed significant risks. After all, the world had made great leaps in technological advancements, and that meant the terrorists had also advanced. Moreover, the terrorists had awakened beings on their side, giving them much greater firepower than most nations.
This was why Middle Eastern and African countries employed a significant number of Hunters in their military compared to other nations.
[Are you sure?] President Phaophator inquired, wanting to confirm Han-Yeol’s seriousness.
[Yes, I am. My anger will not be quelled unless I make them pay for daring to go after my people.]
[Hmm... Alright, I understand.]
President Phaophator would have immediately refused if Han-Yeol were an ordinary Hunter driven solely by vengeance, as he would only hinder the rescue operation. However, Han-Yeol was not an average Hunter; he was a Master Rank Hunter, considered the most lethal force in the world. It was impossible for anyone to stand in his way unless they were also a Master Rank Hunter.
While the Ra Rank Hunters of Egypt were already on standby, President Phaophator hesitated to allow Han-Yeol, an outsider, to join the operation.
[Your Excellency!] one of the officers suddenly shouted.
[What is it?]
President Phaophator turned around and grimaced the moment he saw the screen.
[Hmm?]
The main monitor that should have displayed a tactical map was replaced with an image featuring a few familiar faces, with masked men armed with AK series rifles standing behind them. The masked men were wearing vests bearing the insignia of a gun and bomb, which belonged to the terrorist group Shabab, responsible for the kidnapping.
[T-That's it!]
Shabab believed that revolution could only come through guns and bombs, and their leader was a Master Rank Hunter with three abilities related to explosions. Naturally, this terrorist leader was not counted among Egypt's Ra Rank Hunters.
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