The Genius Assassin Who Takes it All Chapter 114

Episode 114: Intercepting the Chance (4)

‘what?’

My head is tilted.

What a twisted contract.

The name itself doesn’t seem to be normal. It seems to refer to a contract that was born wrongly.

‘no way.’

Although it wasn’t the content that appeared in the original work, it was similar to a concept that Kang-hoo had thought of at one point while writing.

This is a case where the contractor ‘died’ due to a mistake in the content notation during the process of connecting the constellation and the contractor.

But I’ve never set up a setting under the name of a detailed, twisted contract.

I saw the contents.

What on earth could it possibly be that it was given that name? There must be a story behind it.

“It’s a classic contract between a constellation and a contractor… … It also has the holy seal of the Great Temple stamped on it.”

There seemed to be no problem.

Of course, when a hunter makes a contract with a constellation, he does not sign the contract himself.

In other words, this contract is a contract that goes back and forth between the Great Temple and the Constellation.

In order to maintain order in the Great Temple, contracts like those for humans also existed in the world of the constellations.

However, I remembered the voice I had heard in the unknown space I had entered earlier.

‘You said that you would destroy the wrong space in order to maintain order in the Great Temple.’

There is definitely something wrong with the contract.

Kang-hoo looked over the contents more carefully. But there was a problem in a place he had never thought of.

It was just a blank space.

A blank space that I didn’t think was important because I thought it was a general contract format.

Therein lies the big problem.

【Special Provisions】

【The owner and writer of this contract, Constellation ( ), may permanently maintain the contract with the contractor ( ).

The contractor can secure the main constellation position. This is a matter agreed upon by the contractor.

This contract must be completed within one day from the date of confirmation of its contents.】

“This… … . You just have to write down your name. It doesn’t matter who the constellation made the contract with. Just write down my name as the contract holder.”

A chill ran down my spine for a moment. I thought I knew why it was called the Twisted Contract.

It is a contract that should never see the light of day.

Perhaps it was a contract lost due to an error in the Great Temple, or it may be an old form. It may even be a now obsolete form.

In fact, if it had fallen into the hands of another hunter, it probably wouldn’t have been a big problem.

Because the contract will be valid only if the constellation name is written correctly.

This is because ordinary hunters cannot know the names of constellations other than those they have contracted with or sponsored.

That is, even if a contract was made with one of the sponsoring constellations, it could not have a very dramatic effect.

but.

“I can take away the constellation.”

If it’s Kang Hoo, it’s a different story.

It has the ability to scan to clearly see how many constellations an opponent has and what their names are.

Anyone’s constellation can be stolen.

Not only that, thanks to the validity of the contract, you can be incorporated into the main constellation, that is, the primary constellation.

Coexistence is now possible, separate from the existing Dimension Robbers being the main constellations.

There was only about a day left to think about it. Kang-hoo had already finished calculating whose constellation he would take away.

‘Jang Si-hwan.’

It has to be that way no matter what.

Because he is the leader of the thirteen stars, the great mastermind of this world, and at the same time the embodiment of the main character’s buff.

If we take away Jang Si-hwan’s power here, we can make him lose his growth momentum.

There are two constellations that I have narrowed down to candidates to take over through a contract, but I have decided to think about it a bit more.

There is no harm in taking the constellation a little late.

‘I can definitely land a hit. It’s a critical hit. It’s more meaningful than a simple reward or chance.’

It was a meaningful coincidence.

It doesn’t end with taking away Jang Si-hwan’s abilities. It becomes a plus for Kang-hoo to that extent.

The total amount of ability is narrowed down to twice that amount.

“It will be a bolt from the blue.”

Kang-hoo laughed as he thought of Jang Si-hwan, who would face an absurd situation today.

Perhaps because he thought he was going to give the guy a good beating, the corners of his mouth, which usually don’t go up, went up.

The contract of the Great Temple has an absolutely irresistible binding force.

Even if it is a twisted contract, the contract will be established. Of course, it is the responsibility of the Great Temple to restore the order that has fallen into disarray.

* * *

That moment.

Jeon Se-hyeok was talking to a man inside a security booth with maximum security.

That’s Lee Hyeon-seok.

He was the leader of the warlord ‘Abyss’ and his best friend.

– I got information about Mr. Park Dong-jae. It looks like the insider I planted in the past is coming to light this time.

“Where is Dongjae?”

– I thought it might be the one in Moscow since the Kashmar Guild is based there, but I was completely wrong.

“no way?”

– Yes. They are in the country. Since there are so many hostages managed by Kashmar, they didn’t bring in any foreign hostages.

“These f*cking kids… … .”

Jeon Se-hyeok ground his teeth.

Even when sending money to the Kashmar Guild to ensure Park Dong-jae’s safety.

Your negotiator said that Park Dong-jae was safe and sound at his villa outside Moscow.

In fact, he showed me a picture of the villa and also took a picture of the back of a person who looked like Park Dong-jae.

Since there was an actual video call, I had no doubt that he was somewhere in Moscow.

But it’s domestic.

It was dark under the lamp.

Jeon Se-hyeok asked.

“Where is it?”

– It’s under the jurisdiction of the Osho Mercenary Corps. It seems like the remnants of Jeon Jong-du’s demise are trying to use it as a source of money.

“Is it like reconstruction funds?”

– That’s right. If you take someone hostage like Mr. Park Dong-jae and periodically collect a ransom, it’s a good business.

“Can I also find out location information?”

– All confirmed information, including the location, can be delivered. However, public support is difficult.

“It’s okay. I owe you so much for just finding out about this. I’m so grateful.”

– Looking at the surrounding structure, it seems like you’ll need a skilled assassin. You can never get in with the regular method.

“Is that all?”

– The hostages are the last line of defense for the remaining Osho mercenaries. Security is very tight.

“He is a skilled assassin… … .”

It wasn’t Lee Hyun-seok’s intention, nor was it someone telling him to think of that person.

At that moment, Jeon Se-hyeok felt a bit embarrassed because only one person’s face came to mind so clearly.

The face that came to mind when I associated it with the description of a skilled assassin was none other than Kang-hoo.

From here on out, it’s your own business.

I want to save Park Dong-jae so badly, but I can’t be reckless. This isn’t the place for that.

Jeon Se-hyeok’s gaze deepened.

Would it be possible if Kang Hoo-ramen were available?

No, but more than that, could Kang-hoo really help?

Of course, it would be difficult to do it bare-handed, so I had a complicated idea of what to suggest to start with.

* * *

Kang-hu, who had nothing more to do at Osan Station, came up to Suwon Station in the evening.

And I was drinking Solar Qium Burst as usual at a modern bar near Suwon Station.

A cocktail made by a blunt male bartender. It tastes surprisingly good, with a hint of skill.

‘Considering all circumstances, these two constellations are the best. I just need to take one of them.’

Now it was the final stage.

The constellation that Jang Si-hwan signed a contract with was Kang-hu, who he knew better than anyone else.

I learned some things through scanning, but it’s also because the ‘original author’s’ unique knowledge is vivid in my head.

Kang-hoo looked over the contents of the two constellations he had written down on his memo again.

【Pure Darkness Seeker: Perfectly mediates to prevent the body and mind from going out of control during the process of dealing with the dark period.】

【Retrograde: Sacrifice one constellation contract to restore all states of body and mind. The sacrificed constellation disappears.】

Both constellations are ranked within the top 25 in the Great Hall.

‘If we bring in the Dark Seeker, Jang Si-Hwan’s process of dealing with the Dark Age will become very unstable.’

The Pure Black Seeker was not called the fraudulent constellation in the original work for nothing.

This is because it neatly solved the problem of recklessness, which was a chronic problem in dealing with the Dark Ages.

In other words, if Jang Si-Hwan loses that constellation, his perfection as a black magician will also be significantly reduced.

‘If you bring in a retrograde, the guy’s corner of trust will disappear.’

The retrograde one isn’t bad either.

In the original, the reason Jang Si-hwan used a lot of high-risk, high-return tactics was because of the retrograde constellation.

This is because I have the confidence that I can save a body that is on the verge of death. It is a kind of life insurance.

The stage just before the final decision.

Kang-hoo thought about several scenarios.

The chances of getting another unexpected opportunity like a twisted contract are extremely low.

The chance of intercepting the hell of judgment is far from this.

How much time has passed?

Kang-hoo, who had been weighing the options carefully, nodded his head in decision.

‘Yes. The retrograde has an alternative.’

I decided to give up on the retrograde.

First of all, the current Kang-hoo has little to gain from the retrograde constellation.

In order to recover, the effect will be activated only if you sacrifice the contracted constellation, not the sponsoring constellation.

This is because the main constellation for the current Kang-hoo is none other than Dimension Robber.

Even if the Wilderness Strategist is added soon, it’s only two.

None of them were easy to sacrifice. Each and every one of them was precious.

In other words, even if you take it from Jang Si-hwan, it won’t be of immediate help. It will take a long time.

The seeker of pure black is different.

Once you start using Dark Age skills in earnest, the biggest worry you had at that time will disappear immediately.

Instability 0%.

The Dark Seeker allows for complete control in the Dark Ages, blocking all variables.

Without a dark seeker, dealing with the Dark Ages feels like dealing with a fragile glass cup.

If you have a pure black seeker, it’s like holding a plastic cup that you don’t have to worry about falling. Your attitude towards it changes.

‘It’ll be fun.’

Kang-hoo smiled wickedly as he thought of Jang Si-hwan, who would soon open his eyes and lose one of the main constellations.

Now I was thinking of going back to the hotel and writing up the twisted contract.

Since this is a contract that the Great Temple cannot abolish, they will not be able to raise an issue about it.

* * *

That night.

【The contract between the contractor ‘Jang Si-Hwan’ and the constellation ‘Pure Black Seeker’ has been terminated.】

【The contract with the constellation ‘The Seeker of Pure Darkness’ will be transferred to a new contract holder according to the authorized follow-up contract.】

【This contract was made through an official contract approved by the Great Temple.】

“F*ck, what the heck? What are you doing? What is this? No, what is this… …!”

Jang Si-hwan was experiencing something absurd that he had never experienced before.

The main constellation, the pure black seeker, was taken away with his eyes open. He didn’t even know who took it.

For him, the Dark Seeker was a constellation that not only amplified his identity as a black magician, but also his destructive power.

It was also a constellation that controlled the dark ages that could run wild at any moment and corrected unstable minds.

But it disappeared.

【The instability of the Dark Age begins to increase. 1 Dark Age is naturally lost every minute.】

“f*ck… … !”

A sudden, enormous loss.

Jang Si-hwan could not contain his anger and went berserk, pouring out black energy from his entire body.

Wow! What the heck!

In an instant, the glass on the exterior walls of the penthouse shattered without a trace.

It was the aftermath of Jang Si-hwan’s anger that caused him to lose his senses.

“That’s ridiculous… … .”

Jang Si-hwan’s lips and fingers trembled.

To myself, who only believed in the seekers of the dark side and had not prepared anything for dealing with the dark age.

A very serious problem has arisen.