Devour My Own Path

The next morning.

"It's Hyun!"

Sylv handed over a sword.

"That's from Oliver, he said he had an unused sword. So instead of just lying around, it's better to leave it to you."

This is where Hyun is, in a level 2 dungeon with Oliver's sword.

Even though this is just a dungeon for grinding, the association still recommends inviting at least one hunter to avoid unexpected events.

"H-hello.."

Because of the hurry. Hyun randomly invites one hunter. The Hunter was now standing behind Hyun, a woman of small stature.

"Ah! hello, introduce my name Hyun, a DPS" Hyun tried to be friendly and reached out his hand.

The woman confirmed the position of her glasses before reaching for Hyun's hand.

"My name is Gyeon A! I-I'm a tank" her voice was even clumsier than before.

Hyun looked back at the woman named Gyeon A. Her stature was small and she only held a shield that seemed fragile.

"Is this the first time for you to enter a dungeon?"

Gyeon A nodded, "Y-yeah"

"So it's still level one?"

Gyeon A nodded again.

Hyun looked hesitant before asking, "May I know what your skills are? You should have one, right?"

Actually, Hyun could see it directly from the system. However, in order not to attract suspicion, Hyun felt that small talk was needed.

"That's it, unbreakable shield!" Gyeon A said it out loud out of panic. Then she realized it and lowered her head, embarrassed.

"Ah I see, I guess it's a good skill"

An awkward atmosphere between them occurred.

"Ekhm! Since you're still level one, just stand behind. And if there are enemies approaching, use your skills"

"I guess 1-2 hours of grinding, we can both move up the ranks since I've now reached level 45"

"Wow, that's great!" Gyeon A was amazed to see the real hunter and then she regained consciousness. "Ah... I'm sorry!" her face turned even more red.

"I-I'll try not to be a burden..." Gyeon A said it quietly.

Of course Hyun heard it.

"No one will blame you for your low level. Just level up and.... Believe in yourself a little!" Hyun scratched his head that wasn't itchy. He wondered why his mouth said that.

"L-let's come in!" Hyun immediately walked into the dungeon, followed by Gyeon A.

The dungeon that Hyun entered for the current grinding level was a dungeon containing hordes of ants and bees that were the size of a small motorbike. Although it is not dangerous, if bitten by it, a person will experience paralysis.

Once inside, Hyun uses the breathing technique taught by Sylv. For now, Hyun will try to fight the monsters with only aura and to improve his body's passive endurance skill.

Kiiikk!

A swarm of ants began to approach.

Without wasting any time, Hyun lunged towards the ants, finishing them all off and leaving one to see how Gyeon A's skills worked.

"Sorry Gyeon A! can you hold that one!"

Seeing that there was a single ant heading towards her, Gyeon A frantically pulled out her skill. Unlike other tanker skills that strengthen and protect their users, Gyeon A's skill is like locking up the ant.

Ants trapped in it, as if suppressed by a strong force. Causing its body to collapse instantly.

"Amazing..."

"Hyunn!! Watch out for your back!" Gyeon A saw a few more ants approaching.

With his breathing techniques, the ant is not something to watch out for. Hyun continued to attack deliberately letting one or two ants escape. As before, the ants that escaped and headed towards Gyeon A, were simply destroyed.

However, when Hyun let the three ants escape, there was one ant that was not captured by Gyeon A's shield.

"Are you alright?" Hyun felt a little guilty for letting some ants escape.

"Hum..." There was a scared tone when Gyeon A replied.

It seemed like she could only confine 2 monsters at a time, Hyun thought.

Because he still felt guilty, Hyun decided to rest for a while.

Hyun's current level was 48 and Gyeon A's level had reached 7. With a short rest and then continuing grinding for half an hour may be enough.

"This drink! you've worked hard" Hyun offered a mana potion.

"N-no need! it must be expensive!" Gyeon A politely rejected it.

"Hahaha it's okay! I don't really need it. And also this I was given instead of buying it" Hyun tried a reasonable excuse, even though the potion he took from his noona, Sylv.

Gyeon A hesitantly accepted it, "t-thank you so much!" then drank it.

"Same thing"

"If it has reached level 10, can you tell me? I want to make sure we've reached the desired level."

"S-suree!"

After resting, the two returned to grinding. Now the opponent is the bee monster. Unlike the ant monsters that step on the ground, as the name suggests, the bee monster attacks from the air.

But, even though it was flying, the bee monster would approach to attack with its sharp sting.

"Gyeon! Please take care of as many bees as possible! I'll take care of the rest"

"O-ok!"

Gyeon A does as he is told and Hyun takes care of the bees that Gyeon A can't catch.

After half an hour of fighting the bees, Hyun had finally reached level 50 and entered the SR rank. Gyeon A had also reached level 10 and rank R, gaining one active and passive skill.

"System! What skills will I acquire?!"

Count! Since master has reached level 50, then a skill will be awarded.

"Wait! just one skill?!"

True. Congratulations master! Because they have reached the SR rank, master will get a skill where when 'devouring' the level eaten is also taken based on the rank.

"How is it classified?"

5 levels for R, 10 levels for SR, 15 levels for SSR and 20 for UR. However for SSR and UR, master needs to equalize the rank.

"Hm? Doesn't this make my level rise quickly? Then if I use it on multiple targets, will the pain like before also occur?"

That's right, master.

"Alright, let's give it a try!"

Hyun looked at Gyeon A and began 'devouring'. "Devour!"

Congratulations master! After 'devouring', now the Master's level is 55 and strengthens one of the passive skills, which is in addition to the resistance from physical attacks, Master currently gains resistance to mental attacks.

Seeing the notification, Hyun felt a little disappointed because he couldn't have the skill to trap from Gyeon A. But even so, about this strengthened passive skill, it made Hyun think that it might be useful if he fought against stronger enemies.

Like when fighting a minotaur, where his mind was shaken.

"Not bad"

"Alright Gyeon A, want to go out now?"

After Gyeon A checked her status, she nodded.

Once out, Hyun felt that to become stronger, it only took time with his new skills. I can't wait for what other skills he will get when he reaches level 100 (SSR).

"T-thank you very much, Hyun!"

Hyun forgot that Gyeon A was still by his side.

"Ah! I'm also grateful"

The two bowed their heads.

An awkward situation happened again. "And then... can I keep your number, Hyun?!" Gyeon A was a little hesitant. Then she quickly added, "J-just to repay your w-with some eating together!"

Looking at Gyeon A's red face, Hyun couldn't resist it.

"T-thank you! i-if there's time, I'll treat skfwo..."

It seemed like his tongue slipped.

"A-alright..."

Then they said goodbye in an awkward state to each other.

"Hufftt... Facing women turns out to be quite tiring..."

When talking about levels, Hyun remembered Alvon's party. If Hyun follows them through completing some dungeons and using his skills, wouldn't it become more efficient.

Fortunately, Hyun kept Alvon's number. Soon he sent a message to form a party and try to complete some level 3 or 4 dungeons.

After sending a message, a reply came in from Alvon.

It says to come to a level 5 dungeon that has been marked on the map by Alvon.

"Wow! it seems like it's my lucky day" Hyun immediately headed to the location.

Arriving at the location, Hyun saw Alvon's party and several other parties. It looks like this is a fairly large-scale dungeon raid.

"Hyuunn comin!!"

Hyun recognized the voice, Mara. Immediately Hyun ran towards the sound source.

After Hyun checked carefully, this crowd was too crowded just for a level 5 dungeon raid. Hyun asks Alvon about the incident here.

"Didn't you read news, Hyun? After yesterday's incident, now for a level 5 dungeon, at least one SSR rank of level 190 and above is required"

Immediately Hyun checked his card.

It is reported that due to concerns about monster mutations, for level 5 dungeon raids, it is mandatory to bring at least 2 SSR hunters with a level of 190 and above. Dungeon level 6 only, will only be completed by UR hunters.

At the door of the dungeon, stood two great Korean guild chairmen, Kang Min (220) from Horangi and Ji Yeon (225) from Geobugi.

Mutation? What really happened?

Including Hyun, there were 23 people who were about to enter the level 5 dungeon at this time.

Aside from Alvon's party, the rest were groups from each of the Horangi and Geobugi guilds. After the fake dungeon battle, Alvon's average party level went up by 20.

Actually, the level 5 dungeon this time could be completed even though it only brought one guild leader and a few SSR hunters. However, due to the warning, bringing two guild leaders could be said to be an anticipatory step.

In front of there, stood the two guild chairmen, Kang Min and Ji Yeon. After the incident in the association, the guild leaders exerted all the resources of each guild to complete several dungeons. They must level up and rank as quickly as possible to deal with the impending disaster.

From a distance, just with his stature, Hyun could easily recognize hunter Kang Min (225). A large figure with striking yellow hair, coupled with his large sword.

Next to him stood the head of the Geobugi guild, Ji Yeon (230). Until now, it has rarely been seen by anyone who has seen it open her eyes. Only the highest party such as the guild chairman and the association chairman had ever seen her eyes. Just like Seo Yeon who does not rely on weapons, Ji Yeon also fights with only her strength.

Even so, until now, in terms of defense, Ji Yeon is a great hunter. And also some of her attacking skills also make anyone who sees her feel the beauty of a beautiful gem.

"Looks like everything is ready..."

Kang Min turned around and gave a few words.

"EVERYONE'S ATTENTION!! The dungeon we entered this time was a city ruins type! Once inside, please be on standby and make a formation!"

Kang Min was silent for a while, looking at everyone. "Whether inside there will be a mutated boss or not, stay calm, don't act rashly! Our raid party is strong!"

Kang Min's intonation and stern expression, made everyone feel burning with enthusiasm and confidence. With 2 guild leaders, wouldn't this be a safe raid. Even if there are mutated monsters or bosses.

After rechecking the equipment and potions, now the raid dungeon led directly by the 2 guild leaders, was ready to enter.

"Hey system! Can you absorb those who have previously been absorbed?"

Can be a master.

"Good! There is no doubt to get stronger. Absorb for Alvon's party first..."

Devour.

There are 4 target rank SRs and a new skill from one of them.

...

Add 40 levels and since the new skill is completely swallowed, it is not possible to obtain a new skill. The current level is 95.

"Hm, it seems like mara's skill isn't very useful to me. Alright, it's okay, there are only 5 more levels left to reach the SSR"

Everything started to enter the dungeon.

When you first entered, the area around it was all dark. Even seeing who someone on the side is can't be.

"Everybody, stay tuned..."

Tap!

"WOAAHHHH...!!"

"HAAAA...!!"

Something that was first seen was that they were currently in the middle of a sea of monsters sitting around, cheering each other on.

"What is this?! Shouldn't we be in a ruin? Why is it even like we're in the middle of the Gladiator Field?!" someone from the Raid members couldn't help but be shocked.

Of course, everyone was surprised. The reason is that it is impossible for a dungeon to change.

"Stay calm! Let's observe first..." Kang Min's tone sounded confused but tried to keep his mind calm.

The sound of cheers still continued to echo until it was stopped by someone.

"Aaa.. test.. Aaaa... Can you all hear me?"

Instantly everything fell silent. Hyun is looking for where the sound came from.

"Ah! Since everything has become quiet, it seems to have been heard"

From the top of what looked like a podium, a figure appeared that seemed to be the previous owner of the vote. All eyes were looking at him, waiting for what would be said.

"Huuuppp...."

"..... WELCOME TO MY PLAYGROUND CHALLENGERSS!!!"

The sound of cheers filled the entire place.

"MEET YOUR FAVORITE HOST, THE MADNESS CLOWN, SATAAANNN!!"

"WHAAAA..."

"HAAAAA..."

There, stood a man dressed as a magician complete with his tall black hat who polished his face with clown makeup.