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Episode 44 Team Play (2)
Middle boss, Sportula.
A swordsman-type monster that swings a heavy greatsword in place and releases a powerful storm in all directions.
Since it was a storm that supplied and released mana infinitely from the same spot, there was no need to worry about it being cut off in the middle.
In addition, since it was used at 2-second intervals, there was almost no gap, and the striking range was also quite wide.
To sum up, it was impossible to dodge Sportula’s sword wind no matter which direction you charged from.
It’s not that there is no alternative.
Because in some cases, the middle boss may pass without being caught.
Unlike the main boss, a strategy is not necessarily required.
I just catch them because there’s a reward for catching them.
‘That’s a shame.’
But it would be a waste to just pass it by because it was difficult to access, as it would be a skill that could be stolen from Sportula.
The guy has three skills.
Steel storm.
Fluidization.
Self-defense step 1.
What Kang-hoo was interested in was the first level of self-defense.
It was a skill specialized in protecting the body with passive skills.
As the name suggests, it was a skill that could be upgraded step by step using the red stone.
First of all, I had a plan to attack Sportula.
But since Jung Yu-ri’s cooperation was absolutely necessary, I asked her.
“Do you have any good ideas? I already have an idea.”
“Somehow that method! It seems similar to what I thought. Can I tell you first?”
“Ladies first.”
“It looks like a frontal approach would be difficult. I’ll open a passage for you, so do you want to just drop down from above?”
What Jeong Yu-ri pointed to with a bright expression was above Sportula’s head.
Kang-hoo smiled after checking the direction her fingertips were pointing to.
Because I thought the same thing as her.
Jeong Yu-ri is a hunter with the ability to open space within space.
Although there is a distance limit, it is possible to open a passage that narrows the distance somehow.
If you can continue to open these passages in succession, it is possible to move above Sportula’s head.
The storm’s range is about 5 meters above the ground, so you should be able to move all the way above it.
“That’s what I thought.”
“Yeah! That guy’s attacks are fierce, but on the other hand, his defenses seem quite weak.”
“Then please.”
“Right now?”
“Is there anything I can do to kill time?”
“good!”
As soon as Jeong Yu-ri finished speaking, she opened a dimensional gate in front of Kang-hoo.
At the same time, a dimensional gate exit was opened at a point about 7 meters diagonally.
This is the kind of movement it is.
“Phew.”
After taking a short deep breath.
Ppaang!
Kang-hoo leaped into the dimensional gate and quickly entered it.
It was just the beginning.
Since skill duplication is impossible, the moment Kang-hoo exits, Jeong-yu-ri opens the next dimensional gate.
First of all, it seemed as if the height of the river was definitely increased, as three dimensional gates continued upward in the beginning.
After repeating this three times, Kang-hoo’s position was soon about 15 meters above the ground.
It was the perfect location to feel fear, but Kang-hoo’s expression didn’t change even once when he looked down.
Ppaang!
Meanwhile, the storm of swords released by Sportula fiercely swept across the ground.
Each time, the rocks turned into pebbles, and the pebbles turned to dust and disappeared.
It was a truly powerful attack.
“Keep the door open!”
“I like it now!”
Kang-hoo gave Jeong-yu-ri a thumbs-up.
Kang-hoo also knew very well that she was highly focused.
Your body and mind will quickly become overloaded. Casting space utilization skills consecutively is a task that requires an enormous amount of effort.
After running a 100m race, if you were asked to run another 100m race, would your body be able to handle it?
That was exactly the situation right now.
But Jeong Yu-ri didn’t show it, and instead smiled brightly, easing her worries.
Because he could read her inner thoughts, Kang-hoo also did his best in the current situation.
Pfft!
Another dimensional gate opened.
Perhaps thinking that they had reached the peak, they opened up the path in a way that gradually lowered the altitude.
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Since I can use the jump skill in the air as much as I want, I jumped into the dimensional gate more actively.
From that moment on, as if by a machine, an entrance and exit were created.
The approach was instantaneous.
As the shortcut continued to open, the distance to Sportula, which had been easily over 100 meters, became close to our noses.
Before he knew it, Kang-hoo was in a position where he could clearly see the entire city of Sportula.
‘It’s just a gatekeeper concept.’
Only then did I realize.
The storm that Sportula releases in all directions is a repetitive action based on some set input values.
The guy didn’t create a storm aimed at the top, even though there was a strong wind perched above his head.
Swish!
Kang-hoo, who arrived at the destination, was the first to fire his practice dagger at Sportula.
It was a light attack, more like a small deterrent than an attack.
There was a reason.
This is to remove the passive skill, Self-Defense, that protects Sportula.
As expected.
Shaaaa.
The moment the practice dagger touched Sportula, the self-defense was activated, neutralizing the attack.
It was a great defense, but it also left a gaping hole.
【Great Beheading】
Without even thinking about it, Kang-hoo immediately used his great beheading skill and fell vertically.
The location was so good that I felt like I could easily pierce the summit of Sportula just by relying on gravity.
Phew!
Kang-hoo, who had successfully landed on the target point, stabbed Jeong-su-ri with his dagger.
“… … !”
He ended the situation in one blow, without even a single groan being heard.
The dagger, which was so deeply embedded that only the handle was visible, completely ended Sportula’s life.
【The following skills can be taken from targets with Robbery activated:】
【Steel Storm】
【Fluidization】
【Self-Defense – Stage 1】
‘Self-defense level 1.’
I wasn’t interested in other skills.
Steel Tempest had a cooldown, making it unsuitable for Kang-hoo, who fought in split-second units.
As I just confirmed with Sportula, the Steel Storm skill has a cooldown of about 2 seconds.
As an assassin who needs to be quick, there is no room for even two seconds of leisure.
To be honest, Steel Storm was a show-off skill, not a combat skill.
If you’re thinking of shooting steel storms like a wizard from the rear, then that’s understandable.
And fluidization was not attractive because the acceleration and mechanism were almost the same.
Of course, there will be synergy if used with acceleration, but it would be better to increase the efficiency of acceleration a bit more.
【Self-Defense – Stage 1】
【Skill Proficiency: Lv. Max】
【Passive skill. When activated, it takes 1 hour to reactivate.】
【You can activate self-defense to neutralize an enemy attack once. However, selective neutralization is not possible】
【You can grow it to two stages by using the necessary stones.】
‘Anyway, if you get the timing right, you can absolutely dodge once. It’s the most useful skill for me.’
I was satisfied enough.
Due to the nature of their class, it is very difficult for assassins to acquire skills to protect themselves.
There are no defense-related skills in the basic skills that will be added later.
Because the direction is completely opposite.
In that respect, the self-defense skill stolen from Sportula seemed to be of great value for a long time.
Moreover, since it has expandability that allows for upgrades, its utility will increase infinitely.
Sportula didn’t drop anything worth looting.
But the experience rewards were very generous.
The experience points that were at the very beginning of level 46 went up to almost the end in an instant.
In terms of numbers, it was at a level of 46.0 to 46.9. It was almost like a level up or a drop.
“Wow! Our hands and feet fit together perfectly. Have we ever moved like this before?”
“no.”
“But you’re saying that they used the passageway this cleanly? Honestly, I was really worried about the backup.”
“You’ve opened the way so cleanly, but if you don’t know how to use it, you should return your hunter license.”
“The attack that landed on Jeongsu-ri at the end was a skill, right? It seemed like a weakness, but I didn’t know it would finish off the middle boss with one blow!”
“It was all planned out by you. Thanks to you, I think I was able to conquer it easily.”
“What are you talking about! It’s because of your skills that I made it perfect. If it were another hunter, it would have been a mess. I was in a complete mess!”
Kang-hoo consistently praised Jeong-yu-ri’s sense, but she changed the subject every time.
“Doesn’t the compliment seem awkward?”
“… …Actually, yes.”
“Let’s get used to what we’re used to.”
The influence of spatial abilities can vary greatly depending on how they are used.
The skill may be treated as trash to the point where its very existence is questionable.
It can also be a game changer that can dramatically turn an unfavorable battle around.
Jung Yu-ri’s use of spatial skills was perfectly the latter in that it flowed cleanly without any unnecessary details.
With this level of skill, I could trust it at least 90%, if not 100%.
Because the ability to utilize space can only be fully utilized when there is trust in team play.
If you have distrust, you will never see the effect, because you will be anxious every time you enter the passage.
‘That’s fun.’
It was also amazing.
It seemed like the first time they had admired each other’s skills purely and without considering any vested interests.
It seemed like the first time since I opened my eyes in this world that I had been able to engage in battle without any burden.
It must be because my partner, Jung Yu-ri, is pure.
Kang-hoo thought so.
Because he considered himself to be a crow-like being, completely covered in black dust.
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Kang-hoo was able to easily reach level 47 by hunting small monsters with Jeong-Yu-Ri.
The point of reaching level 50, where you can acquire basic skills, was quickly approaching.
Once you reach level 50, the next time you gain basic skills is at level 100.
After 50, the supply of basic skills will be cut off for a while.
For that reason, the importance of skill theft has increased.
If you don’t actively gain skills from dungeons, it will be difficult to add skills through other means.
“But why is he doing that?”
Meanwhile, Jeong Yu-ri tilted her head as she figured out the location and identity of the boss monster.
The guy’s name is Legant.
Regant, who had neither armor nor weapons, was simply kneeling, as if praying.
“If it looks like there are a lot of loopholes to anyone who looks at it, it’s usually a trap.”
Kang-hoo reached out and stopped Jeong-yu-ri, who was trying to move forward slightly.
Because I didn’t feel good.
It was located at a distance that was just enough to take his breath away with just a few jumps.
Because it looked too easy.
There is no such thing as a free lunch when it comes to dungeon raiding.
at that time.
Kang-hoo approached Jeong-yu-ri and whispered in a small voice so that only she could hear.
“Run away. As far back as you can.”
Something clicked.