Jo Paengseok of the Under Dog Guild interrogated his younger brother Jo Paenghyeon with a sharp look.
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‘It just started! Really! Damn it, what happened?’
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Jo Paenghyeon gave an unjust, pleading look.
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It was only natural.
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He had truly retreated the moment the fight began.
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Moreover, the monsters Suho’s party faced numbered four.
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For Suho’s party of three, it was a number they couldn’t handle all at once.
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‘Damn, no choice. Plan B.’
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Jo Paengseok gave his brother a sly wink.
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This was a team that had committed Murderer acts multiple times before.
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They even had a contingency plan ready if things went wrong.
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‘Alright.’
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Understanding the signal, Jo Paenghyeon quietly backed away.
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Jo Paengseok trembled nervously as he spoke.
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“Oh dear, this is tough again. Did we take the wrong path? Or maybe there was a deep connection in a past life? Heh heh.”
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“Cut the crap!”
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Song Jaegoo shouted in objection.
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He took a step back and raised his bow.
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Since the archer stepped back, they were preparing for battle.
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‘Damn, it’s not working. It’s not like I’m an idiot.’
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Jo Paengseok cursed internally.
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After all, the archer had shown quite some skill since the first ambush.
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‘It’s okay. Just need to buy a little time.’
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While Jo Paengseok muttered useless words, Jo Paenghyeon circled around the battlefield.
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He was in a state of [Translucent].
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‘Let’s just kill one guy and start.’
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That would guarantee victory.
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It was six versus three after all.
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Killing one and then starting made everything extremely favorable.
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“Cut the crap? We shouldn’t be so hostile among Hunters of similar levels. We’ll probably meet often on the way. Though our Under Dog Guild is small…”
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Jo Paengseok’s rambling was heard.
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‘Brother’s buying time well. Now’s good.’
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Jo Paenghyeon smiled with satisfaction.
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It was because they had reached the position where the target’s back was visible.
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‘Die.’
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Jo Paenghyeon jumped out from the bushes.
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The opponent wouldn’t even notice and would die.
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But unfortunately for Jo Paenghyeon, the opponent was prepared for such an ambush.
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No one in the arena could evade Suho’s senses.
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Naturally, they read Jo Paenghyeon’s movements like an open book.
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‘If you come close, we’ll handle you first.’
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If the opponent intended to ambush, they would shatter that and start fighting immediately.
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That would also be advantageous for morale.
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Swish—
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Jo Paenghyeon’s blade slashed at Suho’s back.
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Suho had already spun around.
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“What?”
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Jo Paenghyeon blurted out in surprise even as he attacked.
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That became his final words.
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Kraang—!
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Jo Paenghyeon’s chest was struck and he was sent flying backward.
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Suho barely tilted his head to avoid the blade.
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Then, he struck Jo Paenghyeon’s chest with Flame Strike.
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“Paenghyeon! Damn it! Kill that bastard, kill him!”
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Jo Paengseok shouted with rage.
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The Murderers from Under Dog Guild charged in with military-grade weapons.
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But—
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Whoosh—
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Song Jaegoo’s arrow shot faster by one step.
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Snap.
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Kim Jinseong also revealed his true face.
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“W-what the hell is that?”
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“A werewolf…!”
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The sudden transformation made the Murderers flinch.
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In that moment, a shadow moved like lightning.
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‘Flame Strike!’
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Suho, having charged in, slashed his sword at the Murderers.
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“Arrgh!”
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The Murderer was like a domino.
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This time, two strikes were enough.
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“Holy shit…”
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Only then did Jo Paengseok realize.
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The archer wasn’t the core of that party.
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There was someone else.
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“To think such a freak was mixed in.”
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He had misjudged just by looking at the sleek armor.
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That was no wealthy heir.
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He was a true powerhouse matching his armor.
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Forgetting his brother’s death, the intense sense of crisis seized Jo Paengseok’s body.
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Damn, but we can still win.
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Jo Paengseok searched his pockets.
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Among the money gathered from Murderer activities was a secret weapon.
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[Blade Shower Scroll] appeared.
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A scroll containing offensive magic, and of high grade.
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“Stop dazing and kill!”
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Jo Paengseok shouted at his subordinates and retreated slightly.
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Sizzle—
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The scroll ignited.
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Magic power surged, then hundreds of blades formed in midair.
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That was when Suho noticed the change.
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‘A scroll? Magic? Offensive magic!’
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Understanding the situation, Suho leapt forward.
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Hundreds of blades would soon cover the entire battlefield.
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Maybe Kim Jinseong could endure.
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But Song Jaegoo was at least severely wounded.
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‘Block it!’
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Suho cast 【Haste】.
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Blade Shower was fully activated then.
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Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh—
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The blades came pouring down like a hailstorm.
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I can see it. I can do this!
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In Suho’s vision, countless blades moved in slow motion.
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Suho held up his shield and sword.
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His arms moved smoothly.
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The world hadn’t actually slowed down.
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‘Muscle Amplification!’
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Suho even activated Muscle Amplification.
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Just a bit more speed.
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Just a bit more strength.
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The doubled muscle power answered his command.
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Blades struck the shield.
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Thud.
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They were deflected.
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With heavy thuds, Suho moved his hands rapidly in succession.
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Thud-thud, thunk—
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Thud thud thud thud thud thud thud thud thunk—
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“Th-this is insane!”
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Jo Paengseok stood dumbfounded, mouth agape.
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It made no sense.
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If he had dodged, he could understand.
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If he hid behind the shield, it would be convincing.
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“He blocked hundreds of blades?”
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Yet he deflected every single blade that poured like a hailstorm.
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Jo Paengseok muttered in disbelief.
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“This is really… impossible.”
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Is this a dream?
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Closing his eyes tight, Jo Paengseok tried to believe otherwise.
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In the meantime, the blade hail ceased.
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A cold voice whispered into Jo Paengseok’s ear.
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“It is possible. A world where scum like you live exists.”
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It was Suho.
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Exploiting a slight crack in Jo Paengseok’s guard, Suho appeared right beside him.
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“W-wait! Let’s talk first…!”
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Jo Paengseok shouted as he backed away.
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His will to fight had vanished into thin air, leaving only fear behind.
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Suho did not stop.
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Kraaaang—!
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“Grrr-!”
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Frozen in fear, Jo Paengseok couldn’t react and met his end.
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What followed was swift and decisive.
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“Damn, I surrender! I surrender!”
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“P-please spare me! I didn’t mean it!”
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“Please, please save me!”
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The remaining Murderers threw their weapons to the ground.
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Whether they had been defeated by Kim Jinseong and Song Jaegoo as well, none of them looked dazed.
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The Murderers, heads bowed to the floor.
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Song Jaegoo stared at them, then raised his gaze.
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At the tip was Suho.
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Chiiiiiik—
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Breathing heavily to recover his worn muscles, Suho exhaled white breath.
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“Heh heh, did I just go full power?”
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Song Jaegoo muttered without realizing it.
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***
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“C’mon, I can do this. I can.”
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Midway up the Balangkar Mountains.
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A Dwarf muttered through clenched teeth.
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A broken shield.
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Armor stained with blood and sweat.
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No part of his body was unscathed.
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“I have to arrive. The gods, the gods said so. It has to be here.”
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He was a warrior of the Blue Jewel Tribe.
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Carrying a special mission for the tribe’s fate on his back, he climbed the Balangkar Mountain Range.
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“It has to be here. The hope of the Dwarves…”
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Oracle.
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The divine voice that promised this place was the only paradise where Dwarves could survive.
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Betting on that hope, the warrior braved countless trials to reach this place.
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One last bend.
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After climbing the steep slope, the summit of the Balangkar Mountains finally came into view.
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The warrior squeezed out his remaining strength and crossed the ridge.
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Hope welled up in his eyes.
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“A castle. It’s a castle. It really exists!”
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The solid Barrier Wall was visible.
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A miraculous energy coursed through the warrior’s body.
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He ran.
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He shouted.
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“Save the Blue Jewel! Save the Blue Jewel Tribe!”
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***
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Outside the Dungeon, at the Hunter Association’s checkpoint building.
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Suho was there.
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“Took quite a while.”
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After dragging the surrendered Murderers out and handing them over to the Association staff, he waited for the procedures to finish.
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A boring time, but Suho’s mood was good.
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He had obtained what he came for in this Dungeon.
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‘Since I confirmed I can handle things alone, the secondary goal is achieved.’
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Up to Second-Rank (2 star) Dungeons, Suho could handle opponents alone without strain.
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If he deployed the Balryong, he could even deal with irregulars.
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“It should be about time to finish.”
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As Suho was getting restless, the door opened.
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“Brother! It’s all done. You can leave now.”
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Kim Jinseong entered and said.
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The task had been handled by the Baekho Guild’s deputy, so Suho didn’t need to deal directly with the Association staff.
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“Really? I can go now?”
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Suho stood up from his seat.
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But Kim Jinseong stopped him.
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“Brother, please sit down a moment. I have something for you.”
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“Something to give?”
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“Here. It came from the Murderers’ belongings. Usually, such things belong to the capturer.”
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Except in some special cases, items taken from Murderers were considered ‘salvage.’
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It was a regulation for Murderer extermination.
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Suho accepted what Kim Jinseong offered.
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[Psychokinesis Scroll]
Emits psychokinesis in the surrounding area for 3 minutes.
Item grade: High
Consumable item
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“Oh, this?”
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“This came from the Murderer leader’s belongings. It won’t help much in battle, but you can use it for disarming traps or the like.”
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Psychokinesis Scrolls had low destructive power.
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They couldn’t unleash the strength needed to kill monsters.
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But they were quite useful for trap disarming, which sometimes appeared in Dungeons.
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“I see. But can I keep it?”
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“Of course. I already discussed it with Song Jaegoo. Naturally, it’s yours.”
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“Alright then. I’ll make good use of it.”
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Suho pocketed the scroll.
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After all, if the fight was judged by contribution, he had been the main factor.
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“There’s also this.”
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Kim Jinseong offered another item.
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A soft glow emanated from a thumb-sized vial.
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[Mushroom Bongbong]
An essence that is rarely produced inside the body of a Mushroom Boxer. It contains the concentrated magic and vitality of the Mushroom Boxer.
Item grade: High
Material item
Durability 120
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“Ingredients, huh. But I can keep this too?”
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“Yes, brother. And we agreed to sell the minor salvaged items at our guild. When settled, we’ll bring them to your store.”
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“Alright then.”
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“I should be the one thanking you. I really gained a lot thanks to you.”
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Suho was puzzled.
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“Gained? What?”
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“The strange feeling I mentioned before has disappeared.”
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When Suho looked puzzled, Kim Jinseong added.
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“I realized something watching you fight. Rank 1 or 2 doesn’t really matter. I’m not especially talented or anything. But after realizing that, I understood what I have to do now.”
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“I’ll work hard.”
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“I saw my role model right in front of me. Now it’s just effort left. I want to work really hard so I won’t fall behind you and maybe one day even surpass you.”
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Suho nodded.
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Though unintentional, it had a good effect on Kim Jinseong.
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Well, nothing to lose.
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“I’ll support you. If I want to avoid being caught, I have to work harder too.”
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“Yes, if you run ahead, I chasing after you can reach higher. You too, fighting.”
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“Sure.”
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Suho patted Kim Jinseong on the shoulder.
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Clack.
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The door opened and Song Jaegoo entered.
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He hesitated for a moment, then approached Suho.
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“Do you have something to say?”
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Suho asked, and Song Jaegoo spoke.
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“Do you have any plans to join Baekho Guild?”
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“No, I have no intention of belonging to any guild. If I wanted, I’d have joined Jinjak Guild.”
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“Right? Well then…”
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“By the way.”
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“Do you plan to go on another Association Dungeon run? If it’s okay, I’d like to go with you next time… haha.”
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Level 37 Hunter Song Jaegoo.
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He wanted to graduate from Rank 2 quickly.
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Suho before his eyes was a lifeline sent from heaven.
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But the answer Song Jaegoo expected didn’t come.
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“Sorry. I came alone this time, but I already have party members.”
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“Oh, I see.”
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Song Jaegoo’s shoulders slumped.
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***
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On the way home.
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Suho felt good.
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“Just confirming my strength was a goal, but I even got items.”
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Suho smiled quietly.
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“What should I ask to be made with these materials?”
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Might as well develop a new mining drill while talking to Tarunga.
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And get new items to sell in the shop.
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While daydreaming pleasantly, the car arrived at the house.
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Suho got out.
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“Since Balryong is still around, this time should be fine.”
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Every time he left the house, something happened.
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Trying hard to shake off unease, Suho opened the door and stepped inside.
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And then—
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“You’re back? Hurry and look at this.”
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Balryong pointed at the refrigerator with his paw.
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