Return of the Sword God-Rank Civil Servant novel Chapter 219

[ Eleventh Memory Fragment of the Legendary Volcano Island ]

– Rank: A

The slumbering volcano, dreaming of its resurrection, hid fragments of its memory on nearby small islands.

According to legend, when all 11 memory fragments are gathered, the volcano shall rise again.

The item info hovered in front of Su-ho’s eyes.

And the moment he read it, he found himself smiling once again—without even meaning to.

‘Finally. I’ve got them all.’

That was all the system said.

But Su-ho knew exactly what it meant.

‘The legendary volcano island refers to Jeju Island. And the volcano in question—it’s Hallasan.’

The eleven memory fragments drop from the Eleven Islands. And once all of them are gathered, a hidden gate reveals itself beneath Hallasan.

In his past life, this was known as the Hallasan Gate.

Sure, there had been plenty of so-called “Hallasan Gates” before.

The area around the mountain had always had an unusually high gate spawn rate.

‘Even Hwang Ga-on recently mentioned prepping for a Hallasan Gate.’

But the real Hallasan Gate?

Only one deserved the name—the gate ⊛ Nоvеlιght ⊛ (Read the full story) that opened through the collection of these memory fragments.

‘And if I’m right, that volcano power the sealed feather needs is probably obtainable from that gate too.’

Which meant... it wasn’t time to rush in just yet.

Preparation would be key.

‘I’ll regear and take my time challenging it later...’

Su-ho turned his attention to the next system message.

[ You’ve reached Level 160. ]

[ The system desires for you to grow even stronger. ]

[ The system grants you a gift of greater power. ]

Level 160.

Starting at Level 150, Crusaders gained a new class skill every 10 levels.

‘So at 160...’

Just as he thought.

He smiled while reading the new skill’s details.

No doubt about it—Mark of Agony was already great, and these Crusader-exclusive skills just kept delivering.

‘The only downside is that the ranks start low.’

But that wasn’t an issue.

As long as he had Skill Enhancement Pills, he could handle it.

Su-ho invested his two bonus stat points into Strength, then finally stepped out of the portal.

Fwoosh!

A flash of light greeted him.

Outside, the sun had already risen—it was morning.

“Mmm.”

The scent of the ocean breeze.

Su-ho looked around peaceful Marado with soft eyes.

No people. No monsters.

Just an untouched, natural island—pure and beautiful.

It truly was a paradise.

But even in this paradise, one thing was missing.

A way to get back.

The boat he’d arrived on had been destroyed by wind spirits.

So he was stranded—for now.

Still, it was fine.

Su-ho pulled out his phone and dialed Director Ion.

Thankfully, he had signal.

***

Bwoooom!

Of course it was Ion.

The moment he received Su-ho’s call, he immediately dispatched a team to send a new boat to Marado.

He also reported that the Tamra absorption operation was beginning.

Su-ho told him he trusted him and hung up.

He’d handle it.

After the call, Su-ho began checking his missed calls, accumulated while he was in the gate.

He started with Team Leader Jeong Cheol-min.

The moment he called, Cheol-min picked up.

– “Su-ho?”

“Yes, Team Leader. I’m in Jeju right now.”

– “Jeju? Why are you in Jeju?”

“I went to clear a sealed gate.”

– “A sealed gate? Wait... if it’s Jeju... don’t tell me—Marado?”

“Yes, sir.”

– “Wow... so? Did you clear it?”

“Yes. Just finished.”

– “You’ve done a hell of a job. Then that means there are no more sealed gates left in Jeju?”

“That’s right.”

He heard a laugh on the other end—dry and disbelieving.

Su-ho chuckled quietly as well.

“So, why’d you call me?”

– “Oh, nothing much. It’s just... the candidates for the Association President and Vice President were just announced. Did you hear anything?”

“No, sir. Who are the candidates?”

– “I sent them to you via text. Check it out and get back to me.”

“Got it. Will do.”

After hanging up, Su-ho opened the message.

And the moment he saw the list of candidates for Association President and Vice President—his brow furrowed.

“What is this?”

Seriously?

They finally managed to get rid of the rotten ones, and now they were trying to replace them with these clowns?

Su-ho rubbed his brow with his fingers.

The reason for his irritation was obvious.

The new candidates had nothing to do with the awakened world—no relevant experience at all.

“Haa...”

Su-ho began to think.

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He needed the President and Vice President to be competent people if he wanted to back Jeong Cheol-min for Head of the Special Division.

‘If these clueless types get the seats, they’ll just appoint their cronies.’

What to do...

After a moment’s contemplation, an idea came to mind.

‘Just let it be.’

Yes.

Let them take the positions.

The President and Vice President of the Association were appointed by the President of the country. Meaning, if Su-ho wanted to choose who sat there, he’d have to pressure the actual President.

And he didn’t want to go that far.

That would just cause too much noise.