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The hunt was going smoothly.
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“Jihoon, I bet you could take down the boss by yourself.”
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Just as the Fighting God Guild hunter said, Seol Jihoon looked like he could defeat the boss on his own.
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After all, a Holy Knight is the nemesis of undead.
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It was as if the dungeon itself had been set as undead-type just to hand victory to the Fighting God Guild.
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“How about you go ahead and take down the boss first, just in case?”
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“Well, it’s not like Hunter Seol is ever in danger in an undead dungeon anyway.”
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With the best defense and even the Prayer of Healing, what was there to be afraid of?
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“There won’t be any team that reaches the boss before us.”
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No one argued with Seol Jihoon’s words. Well, except for a few people.
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“Still, we should check just in case…”
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The one who said that was Party Leader Baek Juhwan.
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Some guild members sneered at him.
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After all, he’d lost the boss to Lee Hyunbin several times, and was even on the verge of expulsion.
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“You think we’re on the same level as Baek Juhwan Party Leader?”
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Baek Juhwan was frustrated, but he couldn’t refute.
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“This dungeon is pretty important, so I’ll check just in case.”
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“I’m telling you, there’s no way a team got here before us.”
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Seol Jihoon laughed and separated from the main group, heading out alone.
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It wasn’t Baek Juhwan’s words that made him move first.
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He just felt uncomfortable.
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He had to keep wearing that fake smile.
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Seol Jihoon cast Blessing of Light on himself.
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The shining Holy Power shot out like living arrows, pouring down on the undead nearby.
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Fwoosh, fwa-haaat!
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The Death Knights hit by Holy Power melted like ice cream under a flame.
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If the other hunters had seen it, they would have been shocked out of their minds.
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Death Knights were mid-to-high-grade Monsters. To wipe out such beasts so easily was something only Seol Jihoon could do.
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‘Is it here?’
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Without much trouble, Seol Jihoon arrived at what he assumed was the Boss Room.
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At a glance, the door was of a different scale compared to the others.
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He hesitated for a moment—should he enter the Boss Room alone, or wait for the others?
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‘No need.’
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Nowhere else, and with this elemental advantage, he could display overwhelming power.
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Showing his prowess here would only be a good thing.
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“…!”
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At that moment, Seol Jihoon couldn’t believe his eyes.
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The Boss Room was open.
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Thinking it couldn’t be, he stepped inside.
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“You’re here?”
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The place looked like a storm had swept through.
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What appeared to be an audience chamber—the Boss Room—was packed with Monster corpses.
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Sitting on the throne was Lee Hyunbin.
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At his feet lay a Lich, assumed to be the Boss Monster.
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‘How?’
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That was the first thought to enter Seol Jihoon’s mind.
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Since Hyunbin was alone in the audience chamber, he must have come here by himself.
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‘Did he take down all these alone?’
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A Death Knight was a former Knight turned Monster.
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Though their combat prowess varied depending on their skills in life, they were leagues above ordinary Monsters.
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That’s why the scene before his eyes was hard to believe.
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Did Lee Hyunbin possess Holy Power?
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No. If not, then how?
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“I haven’t taken down the boss yet.”
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“…?”
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Lee Hyunbin pointed at the Lich.
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As he said, the boss wasn’t dead yet.
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It made no sense.
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“Why do you think I haven’t?”
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It was something Seol Jihoon hadn’t considered.
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He’d naturally assumed the Fighting God Guild would claim the boss.
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The profit and honor gained from slaying the Boss Monster. And the enormous experience points as a bonus.
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Those were far too sweet to give up.
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Seol Jihoon looked at Lee Hyunbin.
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He couldn’t guess what he was thinking.
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Seeing that composure, Seol Jihoon thought,
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‘There’s a reason he hasn’t finished the boss off.’
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Of course.
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Just one skill, or a few critical slashes from that sword, and the boss would be gone.
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In other words, Lee Hyunbin didn’t want the dungeon to close just yet.
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“I don’t really know…”
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Seol Jihoon recalled what Lee Hyunbin had said earlier.
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He’d been waiting for Seol Jihoon to arrive.
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He had a purpose.
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“There’s something I’ve been curious about.”
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Lee Hyunbin grinned slyly.
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“Are you a Villain too?”
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He was a bit later than expected.
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I thought he’d come sooner.
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“What do you mean? Villain?”
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I infused magic into the Number 2 Sword.
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The energy of Ethere coated the blade in a radiant light.
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I plunged it straight into the Lich’s back.
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The Lich squirmed, letting out a deflating scream.
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“It’ll die soon, though it’s still barely alive.”
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“Did you leave it alive just to brag? It’s lucky it’s me standing here—someone else might have ‘stolen’ the kill.”
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Steal. As in taking credit for someone else’s accomplishment.
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“Do it.”
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“…Huh?”
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“Steal it.”
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Leaving the Number 2 Sword impaling the Lich, I drew the Number 1 Sword.
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“I set the table for you.”
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Surely he understood what I meant.
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Seol Jihoon tilted his head.
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“May I ask if you’re picking a fight with me right now?”
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He’s dumber than I thought.
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“Sorry. Honestly, it’s been so long since anyone picked a fight with me, I just wasn’t sure.”
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Seol Jihoon laughed, his eyes gleaming like a predator’s.
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From the start, Seol Jihoon had been pretending to be an easygoing young man, but now his true colors were starting to show.
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“Sorry, I just don’t understand…”
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“What?”
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“Why would you give up the boss on purpose?”
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Laugh? Give up?
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“You’re asking if I’m a Villain?”
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Seol Jihoon pulled a sword from his Inventory. The weapon looked almost like a lightsaber.
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Seol Jihoon’s exclusive S-rank weapon. Twin Driver.
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“If I really was a Villain.”
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Seol Jihoon slowly approached me.
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“Shouldn’t you be running away?”
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He was clearly eager to fight.
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He’s got to be a Villain. My instincts tell me so.
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Even if not, I wanted to test him out.
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Just how strong is an S-rank Villain? How big is the gap between us?
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He didn’t stop, striding towards me in measured steps, and then suddenly dashed in.
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Clang! Crackle!
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The sound of sword against sword echoed as magic-infused Ethere sparked like a welding torch.
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With his free hand, he swept the air.
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A Shield of Light came flying at my side.
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I dodged, putting distance between us and Seol Jihoon.
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“Wow, your reactions are great.”
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Seol Jihoon spoke like a homeroom teacher praising a grade-schooler.
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He was almost disarmingly gentle.
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He raised his hand as if testing me.
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The Shield of Light, empowered by its master’s will, shone brightly and flew at me.
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I poured magic into my sword and struck the Shield of Light.
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Thunk!
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My wrist tingled. At the same time, the shield didn’t break, but pressed down on me.
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I withdrew my sword and sidestepped.
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Before I knew it, multiple Shields of Light were orbiting Seol Jihoon, guarding him like an escort.
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Cornered, I saw Seol Jihoon smile at me, relaxed.
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“What’s wrong? Didn’t you want to spar with me?”
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“Yeah.”
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“Or did you just provoke me to see me run around dodging?”
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He was having fun.
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That Aegis skill really is a pain.
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There’s a strange sensation, as if it absorbs attacks. And he’s not even struggling while summoning several at once.
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He didn’t get his S-rank just by collecting cards.
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“Are you a hardliner, or a moderate?”
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“…!”
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For the first time, Seol Jihoon’s face tensed a little.
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He reacted when I mentioned their jargon.
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“How’s the Office Worker doing?”
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He’s on the hardliner side.
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“Honestly, I figured there was something up. You took down all the Death Knights solo, and even the boss.”
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Seol Jihoon raised his hand. Shields of Light closed in from all directions, as if to crush me.
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“What’s your goal?”
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“My goal?”
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“Yeah, your goal.”
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Villains who keep sacrificing offerings to summon something.
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Before, I thought their goal was to bring out the Earth Dragon.
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If it hadn’t been for me, the damage from the Earth Dragon would’ve been catastrophic. But is that really their endgame?
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“My goal is simple. To protect people, and one day, create a peaceful world without Gates.”
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Look at this guy.
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Smiling so innocently, playing the role of the righteous, diligent youth. But his eyes said otherwise.
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Cold, emotionless, sharp, and cunning.
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“What exactly do you want to hear, Team Leader Lee Hyunbin of Hanul?”
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‘He’s definitely wary of me.’
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Seol Jihoon asked with a nonchalant smile.
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It’s common knowledge you can’t record audio or video in a dungeon. So even if I reveal myself, it doesn’t matter.
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Still, he was on guard.
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‘Did info from the Kim Kimon case leak?’
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Anyway, my suspicions were confirmed.
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“Don’t mess around like this. To be honest, people are sensitive right now because of what you did to the Fighting God Guild.”
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Seol Jihoon raised his hand to dispel Aegis.
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He was trying to smooth things over as just a little incident.
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Good idea. He knew that if this situation escalated, things could get tricky.
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But too bad. I’m not letting it end here.
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Crash! Shatter!
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My sword shattered Aegis, scattering like glass across the floor.
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Seol Jihoon’s pupils dilated in shock.
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No need to clean it up for him. Why bother?
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“Guess you didn’t hear from the Office Worker.”
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Now, for round two.
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“You shouldn’t judge me by your standards.”
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Thwack!
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My low kick smashed into Seol Jihoon’s shin.
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“Ugh!”
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It was satisfying to see Seol Jihoon’s previously relaxed face crumple like paper.
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He staggered back.
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Understandable. The pain must be unfamiliar.
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“Not used to getting hit because you’re always hiding behind shields?”
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Wham!
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Seol Jihoon reeled from my one-two punch.
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“This… no, this is…!”
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“What?”
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“Forget breaking Aegis for a moment.”
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He was truly flustered now that his skill was shattered for the first time.
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“It just felt like a regular punch, but the pain…!”
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Usually, when a hunter awakens, they sync with the System. A mana stone is naturally created.
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The oft-mentioned HP System. When hit, your HP decreases. That’s the norm.
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Hunters with high HP don’t even feel pain.
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“You all must not get along well, huh? Not sharing secrets?”
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The Office Worker didn’t get knocked out by me for nothing.
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The HP System isn’t absolute. It only applies within the boundaries of your awareness.
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Just because reality is like a game doesn’t mean it’s actually a game.
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As Seol Jihoon charged at me, he summoned Aegis again to block.
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I wrapped Soul Breaker around my sword and slashed.
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Crash!
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“…!”
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Seol Jihoon watched his ultimate defense shatter again.
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I slashed at his neck. He barely blocked.
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With my left hand, I grabbed his arm.
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Using his own arm to interfere with his sword swing.
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Wham!
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I spun and struck his head with an elbow blow.
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This should be the finishing blow.
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“Kh…!”
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Seol Jihoon didn’t fall, but he leaned back against the wall, gritting his teeth.
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His expression looked much better now.
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He must not understand.
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No fancy skills, just being battered senseless by someone who appeared out of nowhere.
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Eleven years.
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I’ve been doing this for eleven years, enjoying the System’s benefits.
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No matter how many battles he’s fought, he hasn’t rolled around on fields of corpses like I have.
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-Dungeon boss, Lich, has died.
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Suddenly, a message popped up before my eyes.
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I looked at where I’d left my sword—turns out the Lich had stopped moving.
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Ah, guess I wasn’t paying enough attention to him.
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“What, already? The boss is down?”
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Just then, people from the Fighting God Guild started coming into the Boss Room.
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They must’ve witnessed the scene of me facing off with Seol Jihoon.
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“Team Leader!”
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At that moment, our guild members entered safely as well.
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Seeing me squaring off alone against the Fighting God Guild members, Kim Taeyang and Kim Inho’s eyes blazed.
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“What do you think you’re doing?”
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“What? Kim Inho, you traitor, changing guilds and glaring at your seniors? You better watch yourself.”
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“You only just joined Hanul, and now you want to boss us around just because you’re a senior?”
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“What? Are you crazy?”
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Tension flared between the guilds.
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Seol Jihoon wiped his lips.
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His lip was split from my blow.
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“It’s nothing. Don’t make a fuss.”
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“Hunter Seol, you were attacked by that bastard—”
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“No. Hunter Lee Hyunbin took down the boss a long time ago.”
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“…!”
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Learning that Hanul had taken the boss, the Fighting God Guild members’ faces filled with shock.
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From what they saw, it must have looked like I was picking a fight after Seol Jihoon stole the boss.
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“Hunter Lee Hyunbin was just so strong, I thought I’d try a spar, that’s all.”
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That’s how Seol Jihoon put it.
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It’d be hard to admit he’d just gotten beat down by me.
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“Thank you for accommodating my unreasonable request.”
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Before I knew it, Seol Jihoon had returned to his easygoing young man act.
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The traces of my hits were already gone, thanks to his innate Holy Power.
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“And don’t get the wrong idea. Things are tense enough between Fighting God and Hanul.”
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It was hard to tell if that was a threat or advice.
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“In my opinion, Fighting God probably…”
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I responded firmly to his vague remark.
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“I’m pretty sure they know what you really are.”
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A smile cracked awkwardly across Seol Jihoon’s lips at my words.
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“Congratulations on taking the boss. Looks like you got quite a haul.”
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That’s all Seol Jihoon said in reply.
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I have good instincts.
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And now, I finally understood why I never liked Fighting God from the start.
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