The Hunter of the Other World Who Is Being Misunderstood Chapter 115

Episode 115. The Labyrinth of the 13th Month (4)

Esther wasn’t particularly surprised, as she had experienced the same phenomenon before.

But from Jeong Ha-seong’s perspective, this was extremely shocking.

It wasn’t just some magical power that flowed out from the side.

Didn’t Esther just now unleash her full powers to stop the demons that were coming from all directions?

‘In terms of my skills, this is the same as coming into direct contact with flames… …!’

No matter how much the caster controls the power, is it really possible to take the curse head-on and not even blink?

‘How did you do it?’

If this #1 ranked person had any knowledge of magic, he would have easily come to a conclusion.

Kim Ki-ryeo is the owner of a monstrous mental power that can ignore the pain of cutting off an arm, so it would be natural that he would be able to repel a curse, which is a mental attack…

But unfortunately, the Earth has not yet been able to resolve the curse.

The curse was too much of a simple mental attack to be considered, as it was accompanied by special external injuries such as pus and hemoptysis.

A curse magic that was eventually grouped into the same category as the Poisoning status effect.

‘no way.’

Jeong Ha-seong ends up making the wrong interpretation because of this incorrect knowledge.

‘Could it be that Kim Ki-ryeo is an Awakener with such high defensive capabilities that he can withstand the same S-class abilities…?’

I guessed that the blond man was a wizard with surprisingly defensive abilities.

‘hmm.’

Defense.

In fact, Kim Ki-ryeo’s defensive ability has been strange since before.

It’s clear that it’s not an F-class, but the opponent was so weak that he could get burned by even a small spark.

‘When I think back to what happened at the hospital… … .’

But later I found out that this is something that an Awakened person can do if they put their mind to it.

For example, you can always maintain a state of magic drain with equipment that consumes magic power like water, such as [Cursed Sword].

A special status effect that lowers ability levels. Weakened.

Well, if you use that well, you can intentionally break down your own defense system.

‘Hiding the level in the awakening test is also in line with these methods.’

Could it be that the previous scenes were not situations where the opponent had intentionally given up on defense?

Jeong Ha-seong thought about that for a moment.

Of course, at this time there was no particular basis.

“Huh?”

But, I never thought that this kind of evidence could come about so easily.

“Mr. Ha Sung! This, this!”

A few seconds later.

Suddenly, black clouds gathered between them as they knocked down the swarm of bugs.

Also, what appeared within the black cloud was none other than a giant lump of scrap metal.

-Squeak, squeak.

Finally, the last enemy at this gate has appeared.

“I’ll crush it with [Sunset Sword]!”

Ha-seong nodded at the sorcerer’s words and pulled out his red sword.

This S-class was originally an ordinary person who had never learned swordsmanship, but now that he was older, those past events didn’t matter.

The ground shatters as if struck by lightning with a single step.

A high-speed blade that disappears into the darkness.

There, there is a huge magical power that explodes like a living flame.

Ss …

As S-class hunters are at the forefront of evolution, their physical abilities are beyond human standards.

This means that a dull lump of scrap metal like this can be split in half in just a matter of seconds.

Kwarrrr!

A steel enemy that falls within.

But then, some of the boss’s disintegrated fragments scattered all over the ground.

“Huh!”

Seon Woo-yeon, who didn’t have much experience in gate raiding, couldn’t keep his composure and closed his eyes tightly.

But no matter how long I waited, I didn’t feel the debris touching me.

Well, there was a hunter here who was more heroic than anyone else.

“Are you okay?”

Kaang!

Jeong Ha-seong quickly kicked away all the debris aimed at the association staff.

Seonwooyeon briefly expressed his gratitude.

“Go, thank you… … .”

Bang!

But what does this mean?

“hmm?”

“uh?”

Ha-seong and Seon-woo-yeon turned their heads at the same time.

Then, what you see is a giant piece of iron spinning around next to a man.

“… … .”

Kim Ki-ryeo touches my head with a dry expression.

He just got hit square in the face by a falling chunk of metal.

“ouch.”

however…….

And yet you’re still safe?

‘Thank you, Mr. Koo Seo-hyung. Thank you, Mr. Koo Seo-hyung. Thank you, Mr. Koo Seo-hyung. Thank you, Mr. Koo Seo-hyung.’

Damage barely blocked by a reinforced ring.

The F-class hunter himself was trembling in fear at the thought of his head almost exploding, but his turbulent feelings did not show on the outside.

This scene ended up just adding fuel to Jeong Ha-seong’s delusion.

‘No, that guy really had his defenses lowered all this time… …?!’

Originally, when someone’s defense suddenly increases, it was common to suspect that they had bought new equipment.

But this time was special.

The man with the three hundred eyes is the fourth S-class hunter just announced.

‘Yeah. That’s the normal S-class defense power!’

In short, he was a top-level Awakened person who had received the association’s certification.

‘Hey, are you crazy? Even if I had to pretend to be an F-class, how could an Awakened person break the magic barrier that is their lifeline…?’

No matter how strict you are.

I didn’t dare to consider the possibility that this time, Kim Ki-ryeo was a fraud who had manipulated the awakening value.

Common sense tells you that there would be such a crazy person in the world.

This means that they had no choice but to believe that the other party was S-class.

‘Anyway, was Hunter Kim actually a strong enough Awakened being to withstand even being caught up in S-class abilities?’

Soon, Jeong Ha-seong mistook the hunter in front of him for someone with outstanding defensive abilities.

Because of this false confidence, everything now appears to be going in this direction.

‘uh?’

Jeong Ha-seong got goosebumps for a moment.

Now that I think about it, the man in the black suit had obviously avoided Seon Woo-yeon when they were first dividing the group.

Now that I think about it, isn’t this a bit strange?

‘I wondered why, although he was so close to the association staff that he called them by their first names, he ignored them when they were struggling under the pressure of magic.’

The train of reasoning running through Jeong Ha-seong’s brain soon derailed from the tracks of truth.

‘Could it be that he deliberately chose to fight against someone of the same level because he thought he would be safe even if he was caught in an S-class skill?’

Besides, if you look at it this way.

Given the circumstances, the conversation that took place at the beginning of the dungeon’s occurrence is bound to be somewhat misinterpreted.

-How about putting this employee next to the number 1 in the rankings?

-yes?

-The person with the most experience in gate raiding here is Jeong Ha-seong. He will be equally adept at dealing with unexpected situations.

Jeong Ha-seong was shocked as he recalled the claims his opponent had made.

‘This wasn’t a suggestion for the staff.’

Before the dungeon’s difficulty is revealed.

S-class people have no choice but to avoid each other if they want to use their abilities to their fullest, but even so, Kim Ki-ryeo actively tried to accompany Esther.

In a way, the chances of being cursed were reduced thanks to that choice.

In other words, the formation of the Gyeryeo faction must have been a sophisticated decision to separate the two S-class factions, excluding himself.

So then, who actually received the real consideration?

‘S-class… … .’

There are already too many events organically connected to deny the idea that has come to mind.

Acting like an F-class.

Press conference by the association president.

Results of the 3rd awakening test.

And, his actions of not hesitating to give away hundreds of millions of won worth of recovery medicine during the August terrorist attacks… … .

“Look over there. There’s a door.”

“After making us suffer this much, if Gate has any conscience, he’ll probably let us out soon, right?”

“Mr. Seonwooyeon, can you get up?”

In Ha Seong’s opinion, Kim Ki-ryeo was a person who could make a sufficiently altruistic choice.

Of course, even at this moment, the tragedy I experienced in the prison trap keeps coming to mind.

-It’s someone else’s arm anyway. Hurry up.

In a way, that brutal attack method may have been that person’s own consideration.

-Don’t hate me too much. This is all just to get you out.

Even though it is a distorted expression.

Anyway, he always gave to the young heroes.

***

A few hours later.

‘I lived.’

Is that why there is a saying on this planet, “The pain is intense.”

I was able to get through the gate safely thanks to the S-class’ great efforts.

I have finally returned to my second planet, a place I have grown very attached to.

‘If it weren’t for the enchantment, I would have been hit by a lump of iron and died, so I guess I should give Seo-hyung a separate thank you today… … .’

First of all, to sum up, this gate attack was very successful.

After defeating the boss made of iron, a room with a reward opened.

What was lying there was a greatsword so heavy that even the lowest rank could not dare lift it.

‘The cursed sorcerer seemed to dislike close combat, Jeong Ha-seong already had a legendary sword, and Seon Woo-yeon… well… he was practically carried around so he had no say, so he was an exception.’

After a short discussion, we decided to sell the unique item and split the money.

Besides, I got a pretty generous rate because I was an S-class.

Heh heh. Anyway, you stupid mammal children.

We went all the way to the gate together and you still believe that I’m an S-class.

‘Oh my… … It’s so easy to make money these days.’

I briefly admired my own good fortune.

But I can’t express this joy carelessly. There are so many eyes watching me now.

‘hmm.’

When I turn my head, what I see is a luxurious reception room.

“How are you feeling?”

“Oh, sir. Thank you for your concern. I feel much better now.”

“It’s something I should have done, so don’t thank me. Since you’re here, get some rest and go, Yeon-i.”

In fact, this was the inside of the Korean Tower Guild building.

Of course, the one lying on the recliner sofa in front is none other than Seon Woo-yeon.

The guild leader of the tower tried to take responsibility for this employee and treat him as soon as the gate closed.

“Then I’ll go and take care of business. Today is a completely peaceful day! Do you understand?”

“Yes, sir.”

And the reason I came here is… … .

“Hey, Hunter Kim Ki-ryeo, don’t worry anymore and go. I’m really fine.”

Of course not for that reason.

Actually, I came to see the healing magic of Earth.

Last time I went out to buy barley tea, but unfortunately I missed the opportunity.

But if I were to reveal my true feelings honestly, I would be in big trouble. So I made some appropriate remarks to Seon Woo-yeon.

I’m worried about your injury, so I’ll stay by your side until you’re done getting treatment. Something like that.

“I’ll just wait until you have dinner before I go. I don’t know what the prognosis will be.”

“Mr. Kiryeo… … .”

But when a patient looks at me with such emotion, I feel guilty as the one who lied.

“Esther Hunter said earlier that we could order food to be delivered to the headquarters, right? Let me see. Seonwooyeon, would you like a hamburger?”

I just brought up food to lighten the mood.

But Seon Woo-yeon didn’t seem interested in this topic.

[I’ll give you the 9 o’clock news.]

She soon became focused on the sound coming from the TV.

The Labyrinth of the 13th Month.

As expected, the EX-class gate caused by the black stone caused many casualties.

First of all, the weaker ones who were selected as challengers. In other words, D-class appraisers and ordinary people had a hard time withstanding the onslaught of material from the boss room.

Besides, there was something particularly vicious about that gate, and that was the report coming out of the TV.

[… The 13th month labyrinth that appeared in Copenhagen, Denmark was confirmed as a failed conquest at 8 o’clock today. However, the citizens of Copenhagen were shocked during the process. The hunters who were dragged into the dungeon returned in an unspeakably miserable state.]

The 13th month labyrinth had two conditions for failure.

First, you cannot open the exit within the time limit.

Second, all attackers are annihilated within that time.

But that gate is said to be a very harsh punishment for failed challengers.

As if to publicize the words of a loser, the corpses of dead hunters were placed on the spire and exposed to the world.

Seonwooyeon looked at the monitor in front of him and spoke quietly.

“Why is there such a thing as a gate?”

Well, that’s probably because whoever made it did it.

“Why do you put us through this pain?”

And the answer to this question can be made even easier.

Without going into too much detail. The creators of the Gate want the suffering of humanity itself.

‘Actions are the key… . to the goal.’

okay.

Now, I think it’s time to slowly explain the phenomenon called the gate.