Han-Yeol, rather, Harkan had the opportunity to absorb all knowledge within the Bastro Dimension after gaining the right to access the Temple Library as the Dimension Lord.

‘

Han-Yeol was by no means mocking science. Every dimension had their own unique driving force that contributed to the growth of its civilization. A good example of this would be how the Bastro Dimension relied on prophecies and personal strength while Earth relied on science and technological advancements.

Just like how science and technology were not absolute, the prophecies the Bastrolings relied on were not absolute either.

‘

Tons of people on Earth disliked Han-Yeol, but none of them could threaten him.

Han-Yeol did not feel not threatened by anyone on Earth because of that.

However, Han-Yeol suddenly noticed an explosive mana belonging to a Master-Rank Hunter.

‘

The mana felt unfamiliar yet familiar for some reason, but he could not really put a finger on it.

‘

Han-Yeol summoned the Spirit of Space, and the spirit emerged from a slit in the space in front of his eyes.

They had already spent quite a long time together, so he could almost instantaneously summon the spirit whenever he needed to.

Han-Yeol disappeared from the living room and appeared at a modernized training ground in one corner of the mansion grounds. The Gurkhas had created the place to train but Han-Yeol used it from time to time too.

‘Han-Yeol could not help but question why an assassin would go to the traininhich was in a secluded area away from most of the mansion buildings. If he was the assassin, he would have probably chosen to infiltrate the main building instead.

“What brings you here, Han-Yeol-nim?”

“Hmm?” Han-Yeol turned around and heard the familiar voice calling out to him.

‘

“Hey, Sahas.”

“Yes, sir!”

Behind him stood the leader of the Gurkha raid party, the most powerful Gurkha working for Han-Yeol.

“So you’ve finally become a Master-Rank Hunter.”

Sahas dropped to one knee and exclaimed, “Thank you, sir! I became a Master-Rank Hunter thanks to your teachings!”

“What teachings? Hey, get up. I just came to congratulate you, that’s all.”

“Thank you very much, sir! I swear on my life I will repay your grace for–”

“Forget about that,” Han-Yeol cut him off, waving his hand.

However, Sahas was unrelenting.“No, sir. Not only did you save my motherland from the monsters, but you also brought Egypt to help us. You even hired my fellow Gurkha brothers and helped them rise out of poverty. You also trusted someone like me and helped me awaken as a Hunter, so how can I not be grateful to you? I will dedicate my life to you, Han-Yeol-nim.”

“Hey, stop overreacting,” Han-Yeol replied while awkwardly scratching the back of his head, looking embarrassed.

He was grateful that his good deeds went unnoticed and Sahas was very grateful to him. Numerous people had thanked him so far, but none of them voiced it as sincerely as Sahas did.

“Thank you for working hard too. I’ll continue to leave my father in your care, okay?”

“Yes, sir! I will guard him with my life!”

“Hey, no need to stake your life or anything, alright?”

“...”

“Haha… You’re still as stubborn as ever.”

“My apologies, sir.”

Everything about Sahas was good except for the fact that he was as stubborn as a mule.

‘Han-Yeol thought and smiled.

Sahas would definitely be a good addition to his party going to the Bastro Dimension, but he decided against bringing him along.

‘Han-Yeol thought, recalling something that happened recently.

***

Han-Yeol returned from his trip to South America and headed straight to the training grounds. He took his shirt off and started warming up with some basic exercises before doing a handstand and using his mana to add weight to his body.

‘

The Gurkha raid party members looked at him with utmost respect. He was undisputedly the world’s strongest person, yet he never neglected his training and always strived to become stronger.

The Gurkhas had lived in South Korea for quite a while now, so they had heard numerous things about the local Hunters.

‘

Han-Yeol was not only South Korea’s hero but also the entire world’s hero. However, that did not mean everyone liked him. Human beings were envious creatures, and it was not strange for them to dislike someone regardless of whether they were good or evil just because they were envious of them.

Also, even the United States and HUN showed signs of trying to keep Han-Yeol in check. They were not blatantly doing it to his face, as that would be sheer stupidity, but they were definitely prowling around him, waiting for a chance to strike at his jugular.

A Gurkha entered the training ground and called out, “Han-Yeol-nim!”

“What’s the matter?” Han-Yeol asked while continuing his training.

“You have some guests from China, and they seem to be high-ranking officials.”

“What?”

Han-Yeol stopped performing mana-weighted handstand push-ups and looked at the Gurkha in disbelief.

“Can you repeat that? Did I hear you wrong?”

“High-ranking officials from China have come requesting to meet with you, sir!”

“Why would those crazy bastards come here?”

“T-That… I have no idea…”

“Hmm… Yeah, I guess that’s not something you would know,” Han-Yeol said with a shrug.

Then, he smirked after thinking about this situation and the debt he had to settle with China. He could not blatantly act against them at that time because of the modern-day version of the warring states period raging across China. He missed the chance to retaliate against the Chinese government officials and the HUN officials who dared to stab him in the back.

The only reason he decided not to pursue the matter with them any further was that he could not be bothered to go all the way to China just to get even with them, and he was also busy looking for the stones.

“Bring them here,” Han-Yeol said.

“Pardon, sir?”

The Gurkha looked around their surroundings. Han-Yeol had invested a lot into the training ground so the Gurkhas could train to their heart’s content comfortably, but this place was not suitable for receiving guests.

“What are you doing? Go and bring them here.”

“Y-Yes, sir!”

The Gurkha saluted to Han-Yeol before rushing out of the training ground. He had his doubts about bringing the high-ranking officials to such a place, but he decided to follow as commanded. His loyalty for Han-Yeol was quite impressive, and he was willing to die if Han-Yeol told him to.

A few moments later, the Chinese officials were brought in front of Han-Yeol.

“H-How have you been, Han-Yeol-nim?”

The youngest-looking one among the Chinese officials greeted him in fluent Korean. It seemed that he had been appointed to be their translator after taking into consideration the fact that Han-Yeol could not speak Chinese.

‘The Chinese officials tried their best to hide their discontent and feigned respect toward Han-Yeol. A few of the young officials failed to hide their emotions and ended up glaring and gnashing their teeth at him.

Han-Yeol had to exert superhuman self-control not to burst out into laughter after seeing them.

‘Han-Yeol exclaimed inwardly.

He was not the type of person who enjoyed bullying those weaker than him. He might not be the best person in the world, but that did not mean he was an evil person either.

However, he did enjoy forcing those in positions of power to their knees in front of him.

What was the point of forcing the weak to their knees? Using his powers that way would only leave a bitter taste in his mouth, making him feel as though he were abusing them.

“So, what business do you have with me?” Han-Yeol asked.

The translator suddenly got down on his knees and shouted, “T-That is… We are begging you!”

The rest of the Chinese officials kneeled on the ground as well.

“We beg you!”

Then, they slammed their foreheads on the ground in the most profound display of respect they could offer him.

“Beg? Beg for what?” Han-Yeol asked, feigning ignorance.

“H-Han-Yeol-nim, please take pity on our country and save the innocent civilians dying at the hands of those rebels! We will pay you as much as you want!”

‘Han-Yeol thought.

Han-Yeol shook his head after hearing Karvis’ explanation. He could not help but glare at them with contempt after hearing what they did, but the Chinese officials could not see his expression as they had their heads bowed low on the ground.

‘

Han-Yeol finally understood what Karvis was trying to say.