Past Life Returner

These people had lived fiercely more than anyone else. During their years at school, they had never left their desks and did their best to survive in the jungle-like society. They could never afford to take a rest on the weekend since they had lots of responsibilities at work and needed to pay attention to their competitors.

Although they were lawyers, judges, doctors, office workers, self-employed business owners, civil servants or athletes, the distinction between their jobs disappeared the moment the modifier ‘successful’ was added in front of their occupation. They boldly steamrolled other people and became more ambitious no matter how often they tasted despair. There was always a clear goal and confidence that backed up their decisions.

Therefore, Ji-Hoon felt proud that he was now in a higher position than these people. Back on earth, it would have been impossible for him to even have a conversation with them. Now, those who he had admired no longer looked down on him, who had been unemployed. Instead, they were busy flattering him.

“Sir, the captain has been waiting for you. I have already explained, but…”

“Thank you.”

Ji-Hoon tapped the guy’s shoulder and passed by. This guy used to be a prosecutor.

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In the headquarters, there was a map widely spread out on a table in the captain’s room. The captain, who was staring at it, slowly turned his head around when Ji-Hoon entered and pointed to the front seat.

“I’m sorry I’m late,” Ji-Hoon said.

“There must have been a reason. Sit down.”

“I heard he came, didn’t he?”

The captain nodded. “Yes, the woman who came in with him is called Shin Kyung-Ah. All her equipment is C-class or above, and people said she didn’t seem nervous at all.”

The fact that she was fully equipped with C-class items meant that her stats and skills were also likely to be high. It was difficult to find such a tycoon. Even the majority of those who had reigned as the winners of Act One, Stage Two had lower class abilities. Ki-Nam, the captain who led one of the four main squads in Sky Guild, was in the same boat.

Ki-Nam nodded with eyes full of interest and curiosity. Then, Ji-Hoon continued his report, “She is twenty-eight years old.”

“What was her job before?”

Ji-Hoon responded, “She was a lawyer.”

“Law school?”

Ji-Hoon confirmed, “Yes, she graduated from a law school and worked at Kim and Park law firm.”

The captain frowned slightly. “Is that all you have about her?”

Ji-Hoon shook his head. “No. We were able to find someone who knew her in the past. Her name is Jeong Yi-Soo, the captain of the Power Squad.”

“Yeah, Jeong Yi-Soo probably knows a lot about Kim and Park. But, she would have thrown a tantrum, right?” Ki-Nam smirked.

Ji-Hoon nodded. “Yes, I was on my way here after checking that. Shin Kyung-Ah tore off Jeong Yi-Soo’s arm as soon as she saw her. That’s how I found out that the new woman is a melee dealer.”

Ki-Nam laughed gleefully. “Hahaha. Jeong Yi-Soo must have been a terrible boss. What else?”

“You must have heard the rumor that there is a female leader from the World Awakened Association, who has rapidly expanded her power beyond a hundred districts. There are several guys in the village who came from there, so we are comparing Shin Kyung-Ah with the person in the rumor based on what they’ve told us. Even if she is not the one, she is definitely something.”

Ki-Nam nodded. “Ah, but she followed Odin instead of establishing her dominance over him… I should greet Odin some time. When will I be able to do that?”

Ji-Hoon promised, “I will try to schedule the time.”

“Yea, I like how hard you’re working. Hahaha.”

Ji-Hoon instantly lowered his head as he noticed the captain’s smile had a slight sneer to it. He immediately added, “I’m sorry. I’ll contact him right now. I’ll report to you when I get back.”

“Go,” Ki-Nam commanded.

“Yes, sir!”

There was a strict hierarchy now. People who had relied solely on the natural physical abilities they had trained in society without using their heads had already been eliminated. The ways of the world were the same even though the environment had changed. Those in power remained in a higher position.

This wasn’t the story of the ‘golden spoons[1].’ Ji-Hoon had witnessed a number of people succeeding after climbing up the social stratum from the very bottom. He had a feeling that he was finally about to turn his life around, so he didn’t want to see Seon-Hu again.

Are you telling me to commit suicide like an idiot? Fuck you.

“If you approach me once more, I will kill you. Get out of my way.” Ji-Hoon smiled as he recalled Seon-Hu’s warning from a long time ago. He would never approach his former classmate…no…the monster again. He was going to buy time and lie to the captain because the captain wouldn’t visit Seon-Hu directly after hearing the rumors of how powerful and antisocial he was.

In the past, Ji-Hoon had been busy pulling stunts here and there, working to please and flatter those stronger than him. However, that was an old story as he was now an idol to most people! He now had the Miracle Squad’s crest on his chest, and he had become one of the most successful Awakened. He now had golden luxury items as his equipment.

The question was how long this glory would last, but the rules were still the same. Those who had a lot had more than others, and those who lacked kept struggling and went to hell. People who had failed to adapt to this new world even after Act One, Stage Two would continue to have trouble.

“What a fucking, wonderful world,” Ji-Hoon swore quietly and strained his eyes.

[Hello, Awakened. Long time no see! I was so worried that you might forget about me.]

It’s a fucking, wonderful world except when you arrive, jerk. Well, at least I have the perfect excuse as to why I didn’t talk to Na Seon-Hu.

Ji-Hoon ran to where people were gathering. The blue Spirit was flying in the center.

[Anyway, I’d like to say thank you to everyone who has reached the Final Stage. ヾ(｡>﹏_