At the OO Hotel banquet hall, just past 6 PM.
The hall was already bustling with many people.
Key figures from the top 10 domestic guilds, all members of the Holy Emperor Korea branch’s Kal Team, and even Seongjun’s party were all in attendance.
If asked whether Ookami and Kato Asumi’s influence was strong enough to move all of the top 10 domestic guilds, that wasn’t the case.
After all, the top 10 domestic guilds operating in Korea rarely had to worry about the opinions of Ookami or Kato Asumi, who operated in Japan.
The reason they all attended was because of Seongjun.
“Oh! Mr. Seongjun! They say clothes make the man, but you look completely transformed!”
As Yu Se-hyeon of Path of Glory approached with a wine glass in hand, Seongjun greeted him with a smile.
“Guild Master Yu Se-hyeon. I was actually planning to visit you soon, but I’m glad to see you here. Thank you once again for saving my uncle and aunt.”
“Ah, as I said back then, I just did what I had to do. But you’re always welcome to visit the guild.”
In fact, even if Lee Seon-jae and Yu Mi-ran hadn’t been there, Yu Se-hyeon would have saved the people without hesitation.
Of course, because those two were there, he also escorted them to a temporary shelter as a bonus.
“Haha, of course I’ll visit. But aside from that, I’d like to show my gratitude. Do you have any plans to clear an A-rank dungeon? If so, I and my party will gladly join in.”
Even with S-ranks, A-rank dungeons were difficult to clear.
For guilds without S-ranks, no matter how prestigious the top 10 domestic guilds were, they couldn’t even dream of clearing an A-rank dungeon.
In that situation, Seongjun was the first to bring up the topic of an A-rank dungeon raid.
“What? An A-rank dungeon? R-really?”
It was already well-known that Seongjun had cleared an A-rank dungeon with Changcheon. Of course, Path of Glory wasn’t on the same level as Changcheon, but with Seongjun’s help, it wasn’t impossible.
“I thought about what to give as a token of gratitude, but nothing else came to mind. If you’re considering clearing an A-rank dungeon, let me know. As long as there are some capable B-ranks, it should be entirely possible.”
Seongjun showed strong confidence in clearing A-rank dungeons.
After rising to S-rank, the effectiveness of his buffs had increased significantly, and he had also gained new buffs. Most importantly, he had plenty of Debuff Potions.
He judged that he could handle most situations without Debuff Potions, but even if a situation arose where he had to use one, he wouldn’t hesitate to use it for Yu Se-hyeon and the Path of Glory Guild, who had saved his uncle and aunt.
“Really? Haha! Looks like I’ll be busy from tomorrow. I’ll discuss it with the guild executives first and get back to you as soon as possible.”
“Take your time contacting me. Discuss it thoroughly.”
Even with Seongjun’s help, clearing an A-rank dungeon was not a decision to be made lightly.
After all, while Changcheon had one S-rank and five A-ranks, Path of Glory had only three A-ranks and relied mainly on B-ranks.
Even among the top 10 domestic guilds, the difference in combat power was significant.
Moreover, if they decided to clear an A-rank dungeon, they had to consider which dungeon to target and thoroughly evaluate whether casualties could be avoided during the raid.
Meanwhile, someone who had been listening to Seongjun and Yu Se-hyeon’s conversation nearby hurried over.
“Ahem, nice to meet you. Remember me? I’m Choi Tae-seok of Paehwang. Ah! Now that you’re S-rank, should I not speak informally?”
As when they first met, Choi Tae-seok of Paehwang still spoke informally.
But despite speaking informally, his tone, though somewhat rough, didn’t come across as condescending or disrespectful.
At the question about whether to show formal respect to an S-rank, Seongjun chuckled.
“No, feel free to speak comfortably. You’re much older than me anyway.”
Choi Tae-seok of Paehwang was in his mid-thirties, about ten years older than Seongjun.
“Haha, alright. Then I’ll speak comfortably. But I overheard you talking with Yu Se-hyeon earlier. You said you’d help with an A-rank dungeon? By any chance… can you help our Paehwang too?”
No sooner had Choi Tae-seok finished speaking than another guild master approached.
“I was wondering what you were talking about, but it seems you’re discussing A-rank dungeon raids. Then we at Garion can’t be left out. Mr. Seongjun. In fact, the reason I came here today was to meet you. You’ve already cleared an A-rank dungeon with Changcheon, so why not do one with us as well?”
First Paehwang, then Garion. In truth, the reason the top 10 domestic guilds had come to this banquet was to meet Seongjun and discuss A-rank dungeon raids.
He had already cleared an A-rank dungeon with Changcheon when he was still A-rank.
Now that he had risen to S-rank, he would surely be able to clear them much more easily.
The success rate had drastically increased.
Casualties would be lower as well.
And since Seongjun was attending a banquet hosted by Ookami, they saw it as the perfect opportunity and attended.
At that moment, Ju So-jeong of Genesis approached.
“How dare you try to cut in? Healer Kim Seongjun. You haven’t forgotten your promise to me, have you? You said you’d help Genesis with a solo A-rank dungeon raid if we found one with a First Entry Benefit.”
At Ju So-jeong’s words, Seongjun nodded.
“Of course. As long as you find a dungeon that meets the conditions, I’ll lend a hand in Genesis’s solo raid anytime. Of course, you also need to keep your promise to offer better terms than Changcheon did. But have you found a dungeon?”
When asked if she had found a suitable dungeon, Ju So-jeong subtly furrowed her brow.
“Haah, I couldn’t find one domestically. Instead, I found a suitable dungeon in Taiwan. The problem is that the first entrant was an F-rank mercenary, so we have to enter with that mercenary. And on top of that, it’s a Drake Dungeon, a flying-type monster, which is problematic in itself.”
When the words “Drake Dungeon” came out of Ju So-jeong’s mouth, Seongjun’s eyes lit up.
“Did you just say a Drake Dungeon?”
Ju So-jeong nodded.
“That’s right. A Drake Dungeon. It’s already an A-rank dungeon, and on top of that, it’s a tricky flying-type monster dungeon, so I was considering looking for another one.”
For Ju So-jeong, it was only natural to hesitate.
Clearing an A-rank dungeon was difficult enough, but a dungeon with drakes, a flying-type monster, made her think it might be better to look for another one.
“How much time is left before the First Entry Benefit for that dungeon expires?”
“Fortunately, the benefit period is a bit long—ten days. I heard it was discovered two days ago, so about a week remains.”
First Entry Benefit periods varied slightly by dungeon.
Usually, a week was average, but it could range from as little as 3–4 days to as much as two weeks.
Fortunately, the Drake Dungeon discovered in Taiwan had a ten-day period.
‘Discovered two days ago, so three days have passed including today, leaving about a week. Even if I complete all the Ookami schedule, I’ll have three days left. But I don’t necessarily have to follow Ookami’s schedule until the last day. If I leave a day early, I’ll have up to four days of leeway. With luck, I might be able to clear it within the period.’
Having organized his thoughts, Seongjun then looked at Ju So-jeong and said, “The Drake Dungeon. Let’s go. Would it be alright if we depart in three days? To clear the dungeon within the First Entry Benefit period, I think we need to leave by then at the latest.”
When Seongjun showed interest in the Drake Dungeon, Ju So-jeong’s eyes sparkled as well.
Although the flying-type monster aspect was a concern, it was rare to find a newly created A-rank dungeon where an individual, not a guild, held the First Entry Benefit.
“Are you sure you’re okay with that? The opponent is a Drake, an A-rank flying-type monster. It’s incomparably stronger than something like a B-rank Harpy.”
Ju So-jeong asked, as if confirming.
It seemed she was uneasy because it wasn’t a ground-type monster dungeon but a flying-type Drake Dungeon.
“Having risen to S-rank this time, I’ve become much stronger in every aspect. It will be far easier than when I was with Changcheon. Moreover, unlike flying-type monsters like C-rank Gargoyles, B-rank Harpies, or S-rank Wyverns, I understand that Drakes have a limited time they can stay airborne. I believe it’s entirely possible.”
Unlike other flying-type monsters, Drakes were half-flying types.
This was because their actual flight time was limited to about 30 minutes.
Of course, even 30 minutes was threatening enough, but compared to other flying-type monsters that could stay airborne indefinitely, they were manageable.
“Hmm, alright. Then I’ll consider it settled that we depart in three days, and I’ll arrange a contract with that F-rank mercenary. Don’t go back on your word later, okay?”
“Don’t worry. I’m very interested in the Drake Dungeon as well.”
Seongjun, who had told her not to worry, then looked at Yu Se-hyeon and said, “By the way, Guild Master Yu Se-hyeon. Let’s schedule the A-rank dungeon raid after I return from Taiwan with Genesis. Is that okay?”
At Seongjun’s words, Yu Se-hyeon smiled and said it was fine.
“Of course. I need to discuss it with the team leaders anyway and look for a suitable dungeon, so taking ample time and approaching it slowly is better. Let’s do that.”
Among the guilds that had made it into the top 10 domestic guilds, there was no guild that didn’t covet clearing an A-rank dungeon.
Path of Glory was no different, but since casualties could occur, they intended to approach it cautiously.
That’s why they wanted to have thorough discussions with the team leaders.
Anyway, with Genesis and now Path of Glory having their A-rank dungeon raids practically confirmed, the other guild masters became more urgent.
“Then after Genesis and Path of Glory, please do a raid with our Garion Guild.”
“Ahem! What nonsense! Of course, Paehwang goes first!”
“Tch, I can accept Path of Glory, but after Changcheon and Genesis, our Poseidon Guild, ranked 3rd domestically, should naturally be next. Let’s go by rank. By rank.”
They appealed to Seongjun to secure the next slot.
It wasn’t impossible for the top 10 domestic guilds to clear an A-rank dungeon if they joined forces, but they would need at least 6–7 guilds to unite.
In other words, almost all guilds except Changcheon and Genesis, which had S-ranks, would need to form an alliance.
And even then, there would undoubtedly be significant casualties.
But if Seongjun participated, the story was different.
Through the precedent with Changcheon, he had cleared an A-rank dungeon without a single death, which made it incomparably superior in terms of both profit and stability compared to forming alliances with other guilds.
That’s why everyone wanted to clear an A-rank dungeon with Seongjun.
“Haha, for now, Genesis and Path of Glory are already promised, so we’ll prioritize those. As for the rest, let’s think about it later. We need to coordinate schedules and also match conditions.”
Since Genesis and Path of Glory already had confirmed A-rank dungeon raids, Seongjun planned to handle them as quickly as possible.
But for the other guilds, since there were no set promises, he intended to take his time and think carefully.
He needed to consider the schedule, but also watch what conditions each guild would offer.
At that moment.
“There you all are. The preparations took longer, so I’m a bit late.”
The host of the banquet, the Ookami Guild, entered the hall.
As Kato Asumi approached with a smile and spoke, Seongjun also smiled and replied.
“I was just chatting with some familiar faces I haven’t seen in a while. Ah! You’re here. These are the heads of the top 10 domestic guilds.”
“I see. I’m Kato Asumi of Ookami. It’s an honor to meet the key figures leading the Korean Hunter community.”
Ookami wasn’t that great a guild on a global scale, but it was certainly stronger than any guild in Korea.
Even in world rankings, it was placed far higher than Changcheon, which was ranked 92nd.
Perhaps that was why, although her words were polite, there was an undercurrent of condescension in Kato Asumi’s demeanor as she greeted them.
But then.
“We meet again. We exchanged greetings earlier, didn’t we? I’m Matsuda Nobuhiro, in charge of administration for the Ookami Guild.”
Takahashi Mamoru, disguised as Matsuda Nobuhiro, acted as if they knew each other and offered his hand for another handshake.
‘Haha, so blatant? Well, I can play along as much as you want.’
They had already shaken hands during the first greeting, but he couldn’t just ignore a second handshake offered.
Seongjun nonchalantly took Takahashi Mamoru’s hand.
Click!
At that moment.
‘Got it! Skill Copy!’
Takahashi Mamoru activated Skill Copy again.
‘I’ve seen through your scheme already. Nullification!’
Seongjun activated Nullification and canceled Takahashi Mamoru’s Skill Copy.
[Skill [Nullification] has canceled skill [Skill Copy]. Since one skill has been canceled, Nullification is now deactivated.]
As expected, the notification that the opponent’s skill had been canceled rang out simultaneously with activating Nullification.
When Skill Copy failed for a second time after the first, Takahashi Mamoru’s expression twisted sharply.
Seeing that, Seongjun asked with a smile, “What’s wrong? You don’t look too good.”
Then Takahashi Mamoru hastily composed his expression and said, “It’s nothing. I think something I ate at lunch didn’t sit well with me. Sorry for worrying you.”
Takahashi Mamoru released the handshake, saying it was nothing.
‘As expected, a failure. What is it? What keeps canceling my skill? An artifact? Or a skill? I can’t figure it out. It definitely works on other people. No choice. I’ll just have to try again a bit later.’
Since the banquet wouldn’t end in just an hour, it would last at least 2–3 hours, meaning there were at least 2–3 more opportunities.
So, Takahashi Mamoru decided to try again after an hour.
“Looks like Korean food didn’t agree with you. There are plenty of good Japanese restaurants, so if Korean food doesn’t suit you, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to visit one.”
‘Try a hundred times if you want. Wonder if you’ll manage to copy even one. Heh heh heh.’
As long as Seongjun had Nullification, his Skill Copy would never succeed.
Of course, if he let his guard down for even a moment, it could slip through, but at least while moving with the Ookami Guild, Seongjun had no intention of relaxing his vigilance even for a second.
“H, haha, alright.”
Since he couldn’t attempt to copy Seongjun before an hour passed, Takahashi Mamoru left without much regret.
Seongjun chuckled at that sight and then moved to where other people were.
The banquet itself wasn’t particularly special.
It was just good food, fine liquor, and conversation with people.
Seongjun, like the others, held a glass of wine and was chatting with people.
Then Kato Asumi approached him.
“Mr. Seongjun, you mentioned earlier at the Association. You said that not all Divine Power is the same, and that there exists a separate god corresponding to each healer’s Divine Power. And that there are special temple ruins that only those with that god’s Divine Power can enter, and that entering them allows one to obtain special powers. Is yours such a case?”
When the Ookami Guild had just arrived in Korea and was chatting briefly at the Association, that topic had come up by chance, and Kato Asumi had shown particular interest in it.
Probably because she was a healer as well.
Meanwhile, as Kato Asumi approached and spoke, Seongjun glanced at his watch.
‘About 50 minutes have passed since Takahashi Mamoru used Skill Copy. Is it about time for him to make his move? Well, I can play along as much as he wants.’
He figured that since it was almost time for Takahashi Mamoru to approach, Kato Asumi was coming first to distract him.
“Yes, I’ve discovered two temples that match my Divine Power so far. The first time, I gained a special ability that other healers don’t have, and the second time, this time, I rose to S-rank. I suppose you could say I was lucky.”
Seongjun said that all his special abilities, which set him apart from other healers, came from temples matching his Divine Power.
There was no reason to tell the truth, and who knows?
Maybe she would waste time searching for temples matching her Divine Power.
‘Heh heh heh, try searching for temples your whole life while clearing dungeons. See if you can find one.’
Of course, it didn’t matter if she didn’t believe him.
“Are you saying all those absurdly overpowered skills you use came from a temple?”
“It was a combination of coincidences, but thanks to that, I’ve come to be called a Saint. That’s right. Skills that don’t exist in this world, only mine. Ms. Asumi, if you have time later, why not try searching? Who knows? You might obtain special skills unique to you.”
Unique skills of one’s own.
Even if she copied Seongjun’s skills, they wouldn’t be hers alone.
Seongjun already possessed them.
Perhaps that was why the phrase “skills that don’t exist in this world, only yours” stuck in Kato Asumi’s mind and wouldn’t leave.
“Special skills of my own. I suppose so. I’ll have to look for them while clearing dungeons. But that necklace and ring of yours—are they artifacts? They look quite extraordinary.”
At Kato Asumi’s words, Seongjun glanced at his ring and said, “Yes, they are very important to me, so I never take them off under any circumstances. Not even when showering or sleeping.”
When he said he never takes them off under any circumstances, Kato Asumi asked with an interested expression, “What kind of abilities do they have that you never take them off? I’m curious.”
When Kato Asumi asked about the artifacts’ abilities, Seongjun said with a smile, “It’s a bit hard to give you the detailed options. Let’s just say they amplify my abilities.”
Seongjun had vaguely said they amplify his abilities, but Kato Asumi seemed to think that the artifact was what had canceled Takahashi Mamoru’s Skill Copy earlier.
“If it’s not too rude, could I take a look for a moment?”
Kato Asumi asked, intending to get at least one of them off Seongjun, but Seongjun firmly refused her request.
“I’m sorry. As I said earlier, these are things I never take off under any circumstances. No matter how much you ask, Ms. Asumi, I’m afraid that’s difficult.”
As Seongjun refused, Kato Asumi’s expression subtly twisted.
“Really? I was just going to look for a moment and give it right back. You can’t even allow that? Are you afraid that I, the so-called Saint of Japan, might steal your artifact?”
Her words had a slight edge, and along with it, her firm determination to make him take off at least one was evident.
I Became an EX-Class All-Round Priest Episode 101
E-book publication date: 2025.11.14
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