The Genius Assassin Who Takes it All Chapter 135

Episode 135: Multi-talented (1)

* * *

The attack schedule has been confirmed.

At 6pm.

And then, starting at noon, we held a general briefing and then everyone started making final preparations.

Kang-hu, who had already finished preparing and came down, didn’t really have anything to pack.

The same goes for Captain Ma Jin-ho, who had prepared to depart early.

Thanks to that, the two who had nothing to do were able to have tea time. It was an impromptu meeting that was not planned.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve seen someone with a bleeding stabbing ability. Assassins are in short supply to begin with.”

As he spoke, Ma Jin-ho couldn’t keep his gaze in one place, perhaps because he was distracted by the flies flying nearby.

No matter how big a creature is, it can’t help but be afraid of bugs. I could understand that.

“I’ve trained quite a bit in this area. It’s a job where you make a living off of bleeding.”

“Up until now, I’ve mostly gotten it from the Berserker side. As you know, when you max out your level 1 basic skill, it becomes easier to trigger bleeding.”

“I guess so.”

“But it’s harder to get a light warrior… … It’s really hard to go to the upper dungeons one way or another.”

“The dungeon level where bleeding maintenance becomes mandatory is around level 400, right?”

“That’s right. From this point on, if you don’t bleed, most dungeons are a place where you can’t eat or die.”

It was just like the original setting.

Because of this, Assassins and Berserkers, who could have been relatively unpopular, are now receiving more attention as they go up the ladder.

It’s not for nothing that places like the Purification Guild cherish the Assassin and Berserker classes so much.

That’s because it’s incredibly useful in higher level dungeons. No, you can’t complete the raid without it.

“I came here with the intention of working hard to earn a living. I will add damage dealing at my own discretion.”

“You just need to maintain the bleeding. That’s what the contract terms were in the first place.”

Marginho nodded.

Excluding Kang-hoo, we had a 9-person extreme attack team, so we had no concerns about firepower.

Of course, if Kang-hoo adds a little damage, it would be the icing on the cake.

At that moment, Ma Jin-ho continued what he had been saying for a moment.

“If I am satisfied with the synergy from this dungeon raid, can I request the next raid as well?”

It was a welcome suggestion for Kang-hoo.

In fact, Kang-hoo should have made the request first to another department, but the mat was laid out.

If the other person expresses regret first, it becomes possible to use this as an excuse to make demands more confidently.

From Majinho’s perspective, he probably didn’t want to let go of the precious bleeding dealer he had saved.

His impatience unexpectedly led him to a good position.

“I’ll have to check the schedule, but it’s possible. There’s one condition for negotiation, though.”

“Go ahead.”

“There is a dungeon I would like to explore. It is a dungeon owned by the Gru Guild.”

Luck came naturally.

The goal is not to clear the dungeon, but to visit the imbalance points inside.

I had fun with it once before, and this dungeon in Jeju Island was the last point in Korea.

And one of the three remaining points is in Japan. The locations of the two places are unknown in the original work.

“It’s not an attack, it’s an exploration?”

“Yes. I heard that there is a place with a really pretty interior. I heard that it is a dungeon that outsiders cannot enter.”

“Aha. If it’s just for exploration, there’s no problem at all… … . Let’s look into it proactively.”

“thank you.”

The negotiation ended smoothly.

The very existence of the Imbalance Point is a fraud. It is also evidence of the imbalance that symbolizes the gap in this world.

I absolutely did not want to miss it, as it would easily raise the level by at least 2 or 30.

Kang-hoo changed the subject.

“Is Jeju Island peaceful?”

“Peace is possible because it is completely neutral. There are no exceptions. Everyone here is treated equally.”

“I was surprised to see how strict the security was at the airport.”

“There are a lot of bastards who know that Jeju Island is peaceful and try to hide in its embrace.”

Ma Jin-ho’s eyes, which showed hostility without reserve, were filled with a sense of justice.

In fact, he had quite a bit of experience personally arresting external criminal hunters who had infiltrated the city.

Criminals were also afraid of it because there were many cases where they would arrest people and bring them in as almost half-crippled people.

“Are the civilians doing well?”

“Of course. Our guild master and vice guild master are sisters, so they are very meticulous. As you know, there are many female hunters and civilians living here.”

“Just being able to walk down the street at night with peace of mind is a great happiness.”

“That’s right. It’s no coincidence that it ranks second best city to live in after Seoul every year.”

Marginho laughed.

At that moment, there seemed to be a lot of thoughts in his eyes, and it seemed like there was a story behind it.

There is no one who does not have a story, but the topic that Kang-hoo brought up seemed to stimulate his deep emotions.

Perhaps you have experienced the loss of a loved one or acquaintance due to a security-related issue.

“Oh, I’m telling you this because I’m worried. If you think it’s difficult to maintain the bleeding, don’t force it.”

“Then it won’t cover the cost of the meal.”

“That’s a story for later. Everyone’s life is precious. Even if it’s a comrade I’ve just met, I don’t want to lose him in front of my eyes.”

“Remember that.”

Kang-hoo nodded.

I liked the feeling that they weren’t just using me like a tool just because I paid them a commission and hired them as mercenaries.

Aside from Ma Jin-ho’s fierce appearance, I thought he was a very warm person on the inside.

That may be why, as the third-ranking member of a large guild, he is able to manage many things smoothly.

* * *

6pm.

After a detailed briefing and ample Q&A time, the dungeon raid began.

Although it was a high-level dungeon, the dungeon itself was not that large, so I only brought a little bit of combat rations.

Kang-hoo, who prefers to be light, barely ate before entering the dungeon.

I really need to eat a lot, maybe half a sandwich? I usually leave on an empty stomach.

As soon as he entered, Kang-hoo asked for understanding as a test and went one-on-one with a monster.

‘You can increase the accumulated damage, but it’s really difficult alone.’

The conclusion came quickly.

Although they were able to suppress recovery by skillfully maintaining the bleeding, everyone’s stamina was no joke.

If you try to catch them, you can catch them one by one, but it seems like the efficiency will hit rock bottom.

Kang-hoo felt regretful though.

In fact, Ma Jin-ho’s thoughts were a little different from those of the other hunters who were watching the one-on-one.

In the first place, it is impossible for an assassin hunter who has just passed level 100 to fight a monster one-on-one.

Kang-hoo thought ‘negatively’, blaming his lack of damage and long play time.

From an observer’s perspective, I highly valued the courage to nonchalantly target a monster that was four times the level of the monster.

I was surprised that it seemed like solo play was possible if given enough time.

That’s how the warm-up ended.

After realizing that the monsters’ physiology was slightly different from the dungeons he had conquered so far, Kang-hoo moved actively.

The first strategic point is that the structure itself is simple, as was shared in the briefing earlier.

A gatekeeper monster with incredible stamina and toughness guards a drawbridge-shaped bridge.

It was possible to raise and lower the bridge like the Tower Bridge in England.

Of course, the drawbridge guarded by the gatekeeper monster is raised to its maximum height.

The only way to connect the two sides was to subdue the guy or to drive the drive mechanism by some other means.

The distortion zone where spatial movement was restricted was wide, and the gap between the fallen legs was too long to jump over.

In other words, no matter how much you think about it, there is no answer unless you connect the drawbridge.

The pre-briefing concluded that even if it took some time, we should just take down the gatekeeper monster.

It is the standard method that has been maintained up until now, and there is no other way.

But when he actually arrived at the scene, Kang-hoo’s thoughts changed a little.

Anyway, the gatekeeper monster is literally a gatekeeper, so the rewards it gives are said to be lackluster.

In that case, there would be no need to bother trying to catch him. It would just make stamina management more ambiguous.

“Wait a minute. Give me about three minutes. I think I can find a way to get across the bridge easily.”

“yes?”

“I would like you to prepare to run in advance in case the bridge is connected.”

“I’m always prepared, but what are you thinking… … ?”

“The guy is on patrol and is the furthest away, so let’s try to get the timing right.”

Ss …

As soon as he finished speaking, Kang-hoo disappeared from the sight of Ma Jin-ho and his group.

When I re-identified Kang-hoo’s location, which had disappeared momentarily, he had already arrived far away.

The gatekeeper monster, Pisces.

The creature, which had the head of a carp and a bipedal humanoid form, was holding a sharp trident.

The tip of the trident was coated with a dark red liquid, which seemed likely to be either a paralyzing or blinding poison.

‘If you openly draw attention, even the most insignificant person will know your intentions.’

There were many useful options for fooling the eyes of the Pisces, but there was no rush.

Sometimes, estimating your opponent’s intelligence can be helpful in strategizing.

Everyone watching Kang-hoo’s movements held their breath.

In this place where we have conquered countless times, no strategy other than the standard method has worked. What are they thinking?

【Welcome Drink】

Kang-hoo first created several welcome signs and tried them out.

As I had fun with it before, I made one of the welcomes look more like the main body.

The actual body had the dagger tucked into its sleeve, while the fake illusion was holding the dagger as if it were nothing.

“Boohoo! Boohoo!”

I don’t know if it was because the head of a carp was making a thud, but… …Pisces swung his trident threateningly.

The trident, which had closed the distance in the blink of an eye, easily shattered one of the illusions.

As the vanished illusion dispersed, a space of smoke was created, and Kang-hoo took shadowy steps through the gap.

Pisces looked back, wondering if Kang-hoo was trying to fool his eyes and move towards the device.

Rather, Kang-hoo was attacking Pisces from the front as if he had no thoughts.

It was a situation where the Pisces and the distance were pushed back as if they were surrounding each other at regular intervals.

“Boom! Boom!”

Pisces stretched out his trident towards Kang-hoo, who was rushing at him from the front in a bold manner.

But as if it was a predictable move, Kang-hoo dodged the trident with an upward leap.

Instead, he used the top of Pisces’ trident as a stepping stone and leaped up onto the guy once more.

“Booooow!”

Pisces swung his trident nimbly and aimed upward.

Even though Kang-hoo broke the prediction once, he didn’t seem flustered.

That much, Pisces was confident in his physical strength. It wasn’t an unfounded confidence.

at that time.

Spaat!

Kang-hoo’s location changed to where the other shadow was.

The ability to change positions, which is a special feature of Shadow Walk.

Thanks to that, Pisces’s blow only cut through Amen’s shadow.

Although the medicine kept going up, I thought that I just had to get rid of all the enemies I saw anyway.

The welcome was also kicked out like that, and even the shadow had disappeared in the battle just now.

But right then.

It’s so annoying.

Kookookookook… … .

A loud noise was heard from an unexpected place, and soon the drawbridge began to lower and connect.

“Boohoo… …?”

Pisces’s eyes widened. How on earth could his legs move without him even touching them?

I was able to get the answer within a short time.

The one who moved the drive mechanism was none other than Kang-hoo. Kang-hoo spoke to Pisces from afar.

“That’s a clone, you idiot.”