The Genius Assassin Who Takes it All Chapter 99

Episode 99 Proof of Value (6)

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161.6 billion won.

This was the balance recorded in Kang-hoo’s bank account after all the orange magic stones had been disposed of.

Considering that 2nd grade items are usually traded for around 100 billion won, the purchase was no problem.

at las.

I was able to make purchasing an item I had been thinking about a long time a reality.

“It’s a shame we have to break up, oppa.”

“You can just watch it again.”

“You wouldn’t see it if there were no dungeons, right?”

“I can’t deny that.”

When it was time to part ways with Kang-hoo, Ban Se-young had an expression full of regret.

Usually, such feelings would be hidden, but Ban Se-young seemed to have no intention of hiding them from herself.

“I’ll pick a good dungeon for Sehyuk oppa and bring it back to you.”

“Seyoung, I’m listening.”

“Help me, bro! Okay?”

“Keep your dignity, Inma!”

“Hohoho.”

Kang-hoo smiled faintly at the banter between Ban Se-young and Jeon Se-hyeok.

It was really nice to see that kind of sight.

Of course, it was an appearance that didn’t suit him well. He wasn’t used to joking.

Anyway, Kang-hoo and Ban-se-young parted ways, promising to meet again next time.

And Jeon Se-hyeok introduced me to the VIP market in Busan.

It was said to be a special market that could only be entered by proving that one had more than 50 billion won.

It’s a kind of balance verification, and he said it’s worth recommending because there are a lot of quality items.

‘Busan is known for its VIP market. It’s because many items come in from overseas.’

It wasn’t anything new since it was a setting that existed in the original work.

If you’re good at selling, you can find a decent tier 2 weapon. The only issue is whether you have a dagger.

1 hour later.

While waiting for the VIP market to open in the evening, Kang-hoo was staying at a nearby hotel.

I contacted Yoon Sang-mi.

Because in order to finish reaching level 100, Yoon Sang-mi was the fastest alternative for now.

Were you waiting for the call?

Yoon Sang-mi answered the phone before the signal had even finished ringing. It was so fast that I thought she had answered it by mistake.

– Oh, oppa? You’re contacting me faster than I thought.

“That’s right. I finished my work earlier than expected. Is the dungeon raid request still valid?”

– What are you talking about? Hey, Mr. Jeong Seon-gyu! How can the seat I left empty to go with you be invalid?

“Why are you taking it so seriously again?”

– Heh heh. Are you saying that without knowing who is taking it seriously?

“… … .”

Come to think of it, Yoon Sang-mi was right to be joking.

Could it be because my emotions were worn out? I guess I couldn’t read the joy and playfulness contained in it.

As this is also an inevitable characteristic of the human being, Kang-hoo shook his head as if he had given up.

And then changed the subject.

“I’m going to buy one item here in Busan and then take the KTX straight back up. Where should I go?”

– It’s on the outskirts of Daejeon. I’ll tell you the location when I leave.

For one reason or another, I’ve been feeling like I’ve been going to Daejeon a lot lately.

However, since it is close to the metropolitan area and the public safety is relatively good, I was not reluctant to go there.

If you just look at the power map that makes up the Daejeon area, it wouldn’t be strange if it exploded at any time.

Paradoxically, the peace of Daejeon was maintained thanks to the tightly constructed balance of power.

“I’ll contact you around dawn.”

– Okay. I guess I should get some sleep.

“Take care of your condition.”

– I’ll wait.

“huh.”

The short call ended.

There doesn’t seem to be any problem with clearing dungeons, so reaching level 100 is certain. It’s just a matter of time.

Then, a text message came from Jeon Se-hyeok.

It was a detailed guide to the location and related matters of the VIP market.

Even though Kang-hoo already knew this, he studied it again.

You will need to verify that your balance is over 50 billion won. And the VIP market only handles items of level 3 or higher.

In short, it means that there are a lot of guests with free time. You might meet unexpected people.

“Was it around now?”

Suddenly, a memory came to mind and Kang-hoo searched for a keyword on the desktop in his room.

It is the ‘Hell of Judgement’.

It was about a large-scale dungeon raid that the Purification Guild was expected to post a recruitment notice for soon.

As expected, a recruitment post and a related video were posted.

The person who decorated the beginning was Jang Si-hwan, a person who gave me a strange feeling every time I saw him.

[Hello, dear and beloved hunters. I am Jang Si-hwan, the representative of the Purification Guild, although I am lacking.]

[A giant dimensional portal discovered at Ground Zero three months ago led us to an unknown world.]

[We decided to call it Hell of Judgment. This place where death happens so casually, this place was definitely Hell.]

At first glance, listening to Jang Si-Hwan’s words, it seems like he is quite scared of the dungeon.

The reality was different.

It was probably an intentional comment.

To stimulate the curiosity and desire of hunters who enjoy challenges and adventures, they ‘pretend’ to be scared.

Because the Purification Guild needs mercenaries who are motivated and rush to the flame like moths, rather than fearing danger.

In fact, it is an advertisement seeking bullet shields, but there are few hunters who understand its true nature. There may be none at all.

[This vast and unknown world is not one that our Purification Guild can handle alone.]

[I want to provide hunters with opportunities to challenge themselves, and grow together by sharing trials and tribulations.]

[Wait. We are recruiting heroes to join our Purification Guild in conquering Hell of Judgement.]

The reaction was explosive.

It is unclear whether the comments on the video were fake or sincere, but they were all full of praise for Jang Si-hwan.

It was a strange reaction that it was really great that the Purification Guild was given the opportunity to monopolize everything.

But because the external image of the Purification Guild was so good, there were aspects that sounded plausible.

“The purpose is obvious, but it’s still a temptation I can’t give up. I don’t want to open my eyes and give up the opportunity.”

Kang-hoo’s goal was clear.

Afterwards, in the Hell of Judgement, Jang Si-hwan experiences another growth through chance.

You will have two very meaningful opportunities at your disposal.

In short, it was a splendid stage that the writer openly created for the main character’s growth in the original work.

I had no intention of just letting this go by.

Of course, it is common sense to take it away unconditionally.

Especially if the person who would benefit from it was ultimately the enemy, he couldn’t give up on them.

“The interview is the problem.”

Kang-hoo frowned.

Mercenaries recruited from outside must go through an interview process.

In the process, some personal information will naturally be leaked, and all records will remain in the database.

If you stand out in the strategy, there is a very high chance that the Purification Guild will take interest.

I will also be receiving attention from Jang Si-hwan and Chae Gwan-hyeong. So there were some parts that I was nervous about.

“But anyway, let’s go for now.”

Kang-hoo started moving the mouse diligently, preparing to submit the mobile application form.

The method was simple.

All you need to do is include a pseudonym, a photo, a bit of background information, and level information. It would also be nice to have class information.

The rest is up to the interviewers to decide.

“If you write too little, you might be disqualified during the document review, so should I write a little more about the types of skills?”

If you hide your patterns too much, you may not even be given a chance.

It’s a shame that I have to reveal some of my skill information, but I’m not going to live my entire life without using my skills anyway.

Kang-hoo started writing down a list of skills that he thought would be okay to reveal.

Most likely, the document interviewers will not believe this. They will think it is impossible.

That was what Kang-hoo was aiming for. Then, out of curiosity, he would call himself to the actual interview location.

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That moment.

A man was quietly following her, beyond the range where Yoon Sang-mi could not detect it.

‘It’s true that you have great strength, but you don’t have the agility to match.’

By keeping a proper distance, Yoon Sang-mi seemed unaware that she was being followed.

In the meantime, he had just finished talking to someone, and the man instinctively felt that he had connected.

The man’s true identity was a problem solver.

The traces of mana that were thickly embedded in Yoon Sang-mi clearly matched the traces of mana that were identified in the Gimcheon Liberation District.

If they were that close, I thought it was highly likely that the person on the other end of the phone call would be him.

Then the picture becomes simple.

Just wait.

I was sure that if I kept Yoon Sang-mi within surveillance range, the other person would show up before long.

‘Interesting. I want to face him soon. He’s the first guy to make my heart race in a long time.’

The corners of the problem solver’s mouth went up awkwardly. It was an expression of emotion that he had drawn out to the fullest extent possible.

I wanted to have a quick game.

I can’t kill him because of Shin Jun-ho’s request, but in other words, as long as I don’t kill him, that’s fine.

The point is that you can have a full-blown struggle inside.

“… … .”

The troubleshooter licked his lips with the tip of his tongue and disappeared into the darkness again.

Yoon Sang-mi still seemed unaware of anything.

He is specialized in hiding his presence. It would be even stranger if he were to notice.

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That night.

‘You’re quite picky.’

Kang-hoo went through the VIP market procedures, including checking the balance at the entrance and taking a photo of his face, before entering the market.

The VIP Market lives up to its reputation by occupying an entire 10-story building.

The name of the person who owns the building and also runs the VIP market was said to be Kang Bok-hwa.

It’s not a name that sounds like something from the current generation, but it’s the name of a woman who is probably middle-aged.

It was an unfamiliar name to Kang-hoo. It was clear that it was a name that had never been mentioned in the original work.

Anyway, as soon as I entered, I saw quite a few foreign hunters in the lobby.

Not only Japanese and Chinese, but also quite a few hunters from the US and Germany were seen.

There were a lot of hunters who seemed to be from the magic world, and the proportion of magic world items among the items for sale was high.

From overhearing the customers’ conversations, it seemed that Kang Bok-hwa had brought in a lot of goods from overseas.

‘To this extent, it’s almost the same concept as the target behind the scenes… … Who is it?’

I had no idea at all.

If you want to import items from overseas to sell in the VIP market, you don’t need a lot of capital.

Of course, he didn’t buy it at full price, but rather brought it in through an agent.

After all, this was not usually expensive because it required a deposit of 20% of the appraised value.

If you want to obtain a 2nd-grade item and sell it on your behalf, you need to bring it with you by giving a deposit of 20 billion won.

Everyone was dressed up to the nines, so no matter where you looked, you could feel the luxurious atmosphere.

“… … .”

Many hunters’ eyes were focused on Kang-hoo, who came dressed in rough clothing that did not match his dignity.

To put it nicely, it was biased, but to put it badly, it was closer to being ignored.

Of course, Kang-hoo didn’t care.

Battles can happen here too, and the clothes you are wearing now are specifically designed for battles that can happen at any time.

But right then.

In the foreground, a man was sipping a glass of champagne, hugging a woman’s waist tightly, and greeting the hunters around him. All the hunters who faced the man bowed their heads.

I felt like someone.

So the moment I glanced at his face, his identity was immediately revealed.

‘Yeah. It’d be a shame if there weren’t guys like that in places like this.’

3rd in the Purification Guild’s hierarchy.

It was Shin Tae-seok.