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Episode 7 The Client (4)
Ventus’ illusion spell is much better than the Hunter’s illusion spell because of its unique ‘Boss Skill Correction’.
So the welcome is clearer and there is almost no afterimage. In fact, it is difficult to distinguish between the real and the fake.
What’s even scarier is that if you steal this skill, you’ll immediately reach max proficiency.
The point was that you would gain skills that were far greater than what was generally recognized.
In addition, it comes with the boss skill adjustment applied.
So, there is no choice but to be excited.
“I will kill you.”
“Don’t just open your mouth.”
Kang-hoo intentionally wiggled his middle finger back and forth towards Ventus, who was sending a warning full of life.
Ppaang!
Bentus, who was wearing a mask and had his mouth open, approached Kang-hoo and immediately began using his welcoming technique.
For a moment, I felt Ventus’ body scattering left and right, and the illusion appeared, so it was definitely not easy to distinguish.
However, Kang-hoo, who was granted ‘extremely excellent body abilities’, was able to see the truth just in the nick of time.
There, the constellation obtained from the hunter killed in the battle outside the camp some time ago also shone.
The ability to track mana.
The main body and the illusion differ in their mana densities, and thanks to that they are able to be distinguished.
‘He’s a middle boss, so a head-on confrontation is awkward. It’d be better to let him create an opening for himself.’
Kang-hoo took a slight step back.
It was a deliberate deception.
The reaction of most hunters to welcome is caution. And adding a little fear is the icing on the cake.
Maybe that’s why.
Bentus picked up speed with a bitter smile as Kang-hoo’s method acting hid the deception and added fear.
I thought maybe it was true.
Even without expressing it in words, it was the language of Ventus’s heart that could be read from the changes in his facial expressions.
Welcome and the diligent movement of the body are visible. There is no need to be confused as you know what is real.
Kang-hoo hid the dagger he was holding in his right hand behind his pocket and waited for the right moment.
at that time.
Spaat!
The welcome flew away, encroaching on Kang-hoo’s frontal vision. It was throwing bait.
But a smart fish doesn’t see the bad bait in front of it, but the surefire prey behind it.
Ta-tat!
Kang-hoo evaded with minimal, restrained movements.
It only took two wide strides to change the vision that had been encroached by the welcome.
In that state, he immediately used his leap and flew right in front of Ventus, who was already close.
It was such a close distance that it seemed like they were on the verge of hugging each other.
Phew!
Kang-hoo’s dagger, which had only one purpose: to ‘kill’, passed through Ventus’ abdomen.
The dagger pierced deep into Ventus’s gut, enough to embed the blade, excluding the hilt.
Perhaps if he had only used brute force at close range, the dagger would not have been stabbed so deeply.
However, the effect of transferring most of the momentum of the leap to the dagger was no less than that of an average attack skill.
It was a destructive power that far surpassed the greatest performance that Kang-hoo could produce at the moment.
“Ugh! ······How?”
Not only was his welcome immediately recognized, but Ventus’ expression darkened after being struck.
However, at that point, Kang-hoo, who had already succeeded in horizontal movement, had moved behind Ventus with his hide.
Even though it’s supposed to be a mid-boss, I never thought from the beginning that it would die with a single dagger attack.
Instead.
puck!
“Ugh!”
Technically, Kang-hoo kicked the ball from behind, causing Ventus to fall to his knees.
The moment the move was successful, the longsword held in both hands was already thrust down diagonally.
It was an instant death route that started from the hollow part of the collarbone and struck the heart in an oblique path.
This is a weak point attack that even Ventus, with his reinforced pectoralis major muscles that cover his entire chest, can never withstand.
“······!”
“It reached.”
We both felt it.
One felt death.
The other one was that I felt that the fragments of memories I had recalled and revisited were definitely true.
Phew!
Kang-hoo pulled out the longsword that had pierced his collarbone with all his might.
Then, blood spurted out like a fountain and soaked his entire face.
It was clearly acrid and hot blood, but now it was closer to a stimulant that could only make one feel pleasure.
Ventus’s wavering eyes scanned Kang-hoo’s face, which had moved forward.
Ventus’ face, filled with a blank expression, was filled with ‘indignation’ about the absurd situation.
It was an expression of incomprehension as to how on earth he knew how to ‘deconstruct’ himself so reliably.
“There are three ways to play. You can overturn the opponent’s plan, twist it, or······.”
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“Ugh.”
Before Kang-hoo could finish speaking, Ventus rolled his eyes and fell forward.
“Either I make you come into my game and you lose everything and die.”
I’ve finished saying the most important thing.
That’s right.
The concept of this board where Ventus got twisted was the last concept.
【Level has increased significantly to 16.】
A special message that is only displayed when you level up 2 or more at a time.
Thanks to defeating one middle boss by myself, the amount of experience gained was beyond imagination.
By now, the group that has been hunting repeatedly for a day will have gathered enough experience points at the entrance.
【Successfully stole the Welcome skill from the target.】
Kang-hoo’s skill window immediately lit up, indicating that the robbery had been completed perfectly.
【Welcome Drink】
【Skill Proficiency: Lv. Max】
【Creates five illusions for 15 seconds to confuse the enemy’s vision.】
【Illusions that are disintegrated by external force or the caster’s will generate a smoke screen effect for 3 seconds.】
【It is possible to implement a variety of illusionary movements that reflect the unconscious, but thorough training is required.】
“Thanks to this ability.”
I have no choice but to become stronger.
Skill proficiency that has reached its maximum has greatly strengthened the existing skill concept.
For an assassin, there is no skill that synergizes better than vision disruption and confusion.
‘I think I’ll be able to add the basic skills I get at level 20 when I leave the dungeon.’
Kang-hoo took a look at the basic level 20-restricted skills that are currently disabled, but will be unlocked soon.
Accelerated stab.
This skill is called the bread and butter of the assassin class.
When you reach the maximum proficiency, its official name changes and its value skyrockets.
It was also a balance-destroying skill that the ‘original author’ had chosen and stuck on only the most fraudulent options.
* * *
That moment.
Lee Ye-rin was on the phone with a man she regularly contacted.
Perhaps it is because of the frequent sabotage operations by criminal organizations that intentionally paralyze base stations recently.
The call quality wasn’t very good.
It felt like we were having a precarious conversation in a voice that could barely be heard from far away.
Lee Ye-rin said.
“The call quality wasn’t like this until a year ago. It’s getting worse.”
Then he also struck the janggu.
– It can’t be helped. Especially in Daejeon, which is within the sphere of influence of Eclipse and Black Lion, it will be even more so.
It was a low-pitched voice with a calm tone and precise pronunciation.
“I guess so.”
– It seems like you’ve been having a hard time lately because of those Eclipse guys.
“It’s okay. I’ve been used to having a few eyes in the back of my head since long ago.”
– Are there any good hunters you can recommend to me? There’s a severe shortage of manpower these days.
“Hmm······. Are there any hunters that Mr. Jang Si-hwan would like? They’re all probably entrance cuts.”
The person talking to Lee Ye-rin was none other than Jang Si-hwan.
He is like a celebrity to hunters, someone that ordinary hunters cannot meet even if they want to.
This conversation is taking place because I have been friends with Lee Ye-rin for a long time.
– I’m going to lower the standards a bit. I’m going to make sure that I can train players from low level stages.
At that moment, Lee Ye-rin thought of Kang-hoo. It was a face that came to mind without a single moment of hesitation.
Certainly, to her, Kang-hoo seemed like a different person.
“There are hunters like that.”
– Is that so?
“But I think I need to be a bit more of a maid. I don’t feel like jumping to conclusions right now.”
– Yerin’s talent recommendations have never been wrong. Of course, we lost some of the talents she recommended before due to unexpected accidents, but that was their regrettable mistake.
“Yes, it’s all in the past, so don’t worry about it. Anyway, I’ll wait and see and let you know once it’s verified.”
– Okay, our guild really needs a lot of talented people. If you send us good people, we will give them the best treatment.
“Okay, I understand. Thank you for your hard work.”
– I’ve got some useful inside information regarding Eclipse. I’ll send it to you via secure e-mail soon.
“Yes, thank you.”
The short call ended.
Certainly, if you join Jang Si-Hwan’s guild, you will receive support from all sides and can take the path to rapid growth.
It’s not that Lee Ye-rin has a deep bond or intimacy with Kang-hoo.
But for someone like Jang Si-hwan who is always thirsty for useful talent, there was no card as attractive as Kang-hoo.
Because the Hunter with remarkable talent is only level 10, he is brimming with potential.
“I guess I was somewhat taken in by his skills. Now, I’m going to give my first commission to the mercenary······.”
Lee Ye-rin clutched her head.
There is no world that requires more cold-bloodedness than the world of mercenaries.
But is it because of the strong impact that Kang-hoo showed at their first meeting?
I couldn’t get his face out of my head.
* * *
Around that time.
“Ahh······.”
Kang-hoo was taking the life of another mid-boss after Ventus.
Demon tribe Ibriar.
If you look at the concept alone, it is similar to Ventus as a female demon. You can see it as a dark assassin.
The attack pattern is intuitive and simple: forcibly pull the target in and then stab a vital point.
So, in normal Ibriar strategies, it was common for a defensive tank to take charge of her.
This is because they have the toughness and stamina to withstand being dragged and attacked to a certain extent.
Of course, if you are an assassin like Kang-hoo or a magician with weak defensive abilities, you will die instantly as soon as you are dragged away.
Anyway, I knew the pre-action of ‘Kidnapping’, the skill that pulls Ibria in forcibly.
Kang-hoo was able to subdue her without difficulty.
There is no reason to open your eyes and suffer.
Originally, it was a forced summoning skill that pulled an enemy within a 7m distance to a point 1m in front.
【hijacking】
【Skill Proficiency: Lv. Max】
【Summons a designated target within a 15m radius 1m in front of you. This can also be an inanimate object such as an item.】
【You can use multiple skills during kidnapping.】
The range of influence has been more than doubled, with the skill level cap now applied immediately with Robbery.
In addition, the restrictions on using skills that cannot be linked until the kidnapping is complete have been lifted.