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ould be the solution for that. As agility increased, his movement speed would naturally increase as well.

“Good, good,” Hyeonu said in a satisfied manner and couldn’t help nodding. Then someone pulled at his pants.

Hyeonu’s gaze naturally went down.
“What is it?”

It was Tang-E. After the awakening, Tang-E boasted entirely golden fur. The blue fur of his tail and the red fur on his face had disappeared.

“It’s strange, strange.
What should I do?” Tang-E was fidgety as he pulled at Hyeonu’s leg. Tang-E’s current strength stat was quite high. His high stats meant that Hyeonu shook helplessly like a reed swaying in the wind.

“Why? What’s the problem? What’s wrong?” 

In the end, Hyeonu couldn’t stand it and lifted Tang-E. Tang-E looked up at Hyeonu with a crying face.

“Look at this…
My feet…” Tang-E said with a serious expression.

Then once he saw Tang-E’s paws, Hyeonu barely suppressed his laughter.

“The soles of my feet are red while my paws are blue.
What should I do…
Master…” Tang-E didn’t use the title of ‘Master dude.’

Hyeonu eventually burst out laughing, “Kuhaha!”

Holding Tang-E in his arms, Hyeonu continued to laugh.

‘So cute.
Making such a serious look just because of this.’

Tang-E tapped Hyeonu’s chest, but he ignored it.

“Should I make you some gloves? It’s cute.
Just leave it alone.
Nobody will say anything.”

Hyeonu put Tang-E down and stroked his head.

‘This cute bear…’

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At Hyeonu’s words, Tang-E smiled brightly and stared at Hyeonu with huge eyes.

“Really? Master dude?”

“Yes.
You’ve always been cute, Tang-E.” 

“Cough… I’m cute,” Tang-E coughed, and his shoulders broadened. Hyeonu’s praise gave him a huge boost.

Hyeonu smiled at Tang-E and opened Tang-E’s status window.

‘Tang-E’s status window.’

 

[Status Window]

[Name: Tang-E

Level: 200

Species: Marionette Bear (Second awakening)

Title: Bung Bung Island’s Heir

Stats: Strength: 1,371  Agility: 1,317  Physique: 1,611  Magic Power: 3,000

The heir of Bung Bung Island.
Bear-like physical abilities and high magic power are racial characteristics.
He is very affectionate, unlike his prideful tone.

Intimacy: 100

Skills Possessed: Bear’s Momentum, Forest’s Blessing, Magic Power Affinity, Lightning, Giant Transformation, Roar, Ice, Fire, Subspace, Burning Magic Power, Breath of the Wind]

 

‘I have to treat him well.’

This was what Hyeonu thought when he saw Tang-E’s status window. Tang-E had brilliant stats and skills. Yet, this wasn’t even Tang-E’s best condition.

‘There are still two essences.’

Tang-E still had two essences left from the pet competition.

‘If he’s lucky, he’ll get two skills.’

No, it was good enough just for his stats to rise. Based on Tang-E’s skills, it was enough to increase the stats.

‘All that is left is hunting.’

Hyeonu noticed that it was easier to clear this dungeon.

 

***

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“CEO Moon, hasn’t it been a while?”

“Thank you.
I was wondering why you called me…?”

Park Jeonghyun smiled like he didn’t care about Moon Doyeong’s words.
“If it is due to the last thing you talked to me about, you can stop.”

“What do you mean?” Moon Doyeong cocked his head at Park Jeonghyun’s words.

“I’ve prepared a gift.”

“A gift? Thank you, Inspector Park, for the gift…”

“Ilsung will lose Big Stars this time.
Well, this isn’t something I did myself, but it is correct to say I don’t want to look behind me anymore…”

In the past, the two companies that tried to acquire Big Stars were Ilsung Capital and Moon Doyeong’s Moon Capital. Due to Ilsung’s quick lobbying, Moon Doyeong had stepped down from the acquisition. 

“Why are you telling me this?” Moon Doyeong asked.

Park Jeonghyun smiled. “For your help.
I’m asking you to help me bring down Ilsung.”

Moon Doyeong wasn’t a fool, so he couldn’t be unaware of Park Jeonghyun’s intentions. Additionally, Moon Doyeong was a maniac about Arena, so he had a great deal of interest regarding this incident.

“Then I will hide the players from Ilsung.
In the meantime, Inspector Park should take care of the other things.
After the management is handed over to the association, Big Stars will be given to me…”

“Of course.
Who will be in charge of Big Stars if not you?” Park Jeonghyun smiled and picked up a bottle of wine to pour a drink for Moon Doyeong.

“I will trust you this time.”

***

 

“From this side, there is Han Jaeyeol, Kim Jinhwan…
10 people in total? Where’s the rest? Did they decide to go separately?”

Moon Doyeong ordered people to find the professional gamers of Big Stars one step ahead of Yoon Hyeongu. Then he brought the players to his office.

“Who are you?” Kim Jinhwan wasn’t in a good mood because he had been forced to come here. He looked at Moon Doyeong with vigilant eyes.

“I will soon be your boss,” Moon Doyeong said. 

Kim Jinhwan and the players exchanged looks. They guessed what was going on.

“Isn’t Big Stars ruined? How did you become the boss?” Han Jaeyeol questioned.

Moon Doyeong answered straight away, “It won’t be ruined.
It will be investigated.
This is how it is.
Additionally, you’re not quitting.
Once I’m the boss, I will test you properly and reselect people.
I will throw away the garbage, taking only the real players to prepare for the next league.
Call the other kids as well.
Tell them to come here.
They will be hurt if they’re caught by the team’s side.”

While speaking, he made eye contact with each player in turn.

“What do you want to eat? Chicken? Pizza?” Moon Doyeong asked as he waved a coupon book. 

“Chicken!” All the players picked the same thing.