I Raided the Demon’s Treasury

Chapter 27

The reason Se-woon was able to ambush the boss monster Karnil was simple.

Karnil’s appearance in the tutorial of his memory was so vivid that he remembered precisely when, where, and how it emerged. Karnil’s appearance had been nothing short of a nightmare for Se-woon, who had no combat skills other than the ‘Guidepost of the Journey’ at the time.

Therefore, he quietly hid at the pre-remembered location where Karnil would appear.

Of course, it wasn’t easy to conceal himself from a wolf with an extraordinarily keen sense of smell.

– Opened the Treasury of Greed.

[Sweat Glands of the Clear Slime]

– The weakest monster, Clear Slime, lives by consuming remnants and carcasses in the wild and uses this body part to avoid detection by predators.

Clear Slime.

Se-woon was well-acquainted with this monster.

Frankly, it was a creature so feeble that calling it a monster seemed almost embarrassing.

With no attack capabilities and living off all sorts of debris and remains, it was closer to a microorganism, just as the description suggested.

However, the sweat of the Clear Slime was famous among players.

Colorless and odorless sweat.

Not only was it devoid of color and scent, but it also had the unique ability to erase the user’s smell.

Thanks to using this, Se-woon was able to deliver a sharp blow to Karnil without being detected.

“Raaaaargh!!”

Karnil howled.

However, the howl differed significantly from the one Se-woon remembered from before his regression.

It sounded more like a desperate attempt at self-hypnosis, trying to conceal its fear.

Meanwhile, the other Red Wolves were already crawling on the ground, soaked in terror.

‘The efficiency is beyond expectations.’

– The Constellation, ‘Soldier with the Golden Crown,’ claps in satisfaction at the first demonstration of the armor.

The Red Wolf Armor and Gray Wolf Cloak.

Both were pieces of equipment crafted by Go Chang-seok.

The combination of the abilities ‘Wolf’s Threat’ and ‘Auro of Dominance’ attached to them resulted in this situation.

It seemed that the fear abilities were amplified by the wearer’s actions.

Se-woon had only intended to ambush the boss monster, and the armor’s exceptional abilities made things much easier.

‘Was it really this weak?’

“Grrrr…”

Red Fang, Karnil.

Before his regression, every swipe of its claws resulted in a human death, and its fangs could gnaw through even wooden barricades.

Its hide was so tough that attacking it with F-rank weapons was virtually impossible.

Yet, now, with just a single attack, its belly was devastatingly torn open.

Se-woon was astounded by the unexpected power.

‘No, I’ve just gotten much stronger than I thought.’

The power of Durandal and the mana absorbed at the Forgotten Hero’s Training Grounds played a significant role.

A B-rank weapon and half a life’s worth of internal energy, supported by the secret technique of the Paragon Heart technique that could only be mastered under exceptional circumstances.

All these were things Se-woon had thought he would only be able to acquire after the tutorial was over.

“Well then, nothing to worry about.”

Se-woon raised his hand and a dark current crackled.

Chain Lightning.

The magic of the White Tower merged with the principles of the Black Tower, maximizing its power.

– According to the mysteries of the Black Tower, the power of ‘Chain Lightning’ is enhanced.

Crackle and zap!

The lightning coursed through the wolves.

Normally, even Karnil could have dodged it with its swift agility, but now, it was severely injured with its innards spilling out.

Helplessly struck by the lightning, it howled in pain.

– Red Fang, Karnil has entered Berserker mode.

‘Straight to Berserker, the damage must’ve been heavy.’

Monsters with names, like the boss monster before me, are commonly referred to as ‘Named Monsters.’ And Named Monsters, despite being monsters, can use skills just like players.

‘Berserker’ is one of the most common skills they have.

When their health drops below a certain threshold, they forsake defense, massively increasing their attack power and agility.

“Raaaaargh!”

The wolf, oozing blood from its abdomen, rushed towards Se-woon.

A wolf-shaped boss monster now spurred on by Berserker.

Its speed was astonishing, considering its massive size. The 3-meter-tall monster closed the distance to Se-woon in the blink of an eye, baring its red fangs.

‘Before my regression, that attack cost the lives of key members of the camp.’

Se-woon reminisced briefly before smiling slightly and lifting his sword.

Then, he slowly rotated the blade.

The motion was so slow that it created the illusion of time standing still, contrasting sharply with Karnil’s swift, wind-like movements.

Swish…

Se-woon’s sword met Karnil’s fangs.

However, there was neither the expected harsh clanging of metal nor the sound of impact. It was as if the sword and fangs had stuck together.

Even as Karnil sensed something was amiss, the monster’s massive body followed the leisurely movement of Se-woon’s sword.

Had one seen only this part, it might have looked like someone playing with their pet.

But the outcome was far more devastating than one could imagine.

Thud, thud, thud!

As Se-woon shook off his sword, Karnil’s body could no longer withstand the force of its charge and was pushed forward.

Unable to maintain its posture, it was violently shoved across the uneven ground, causing the already precarious abdominal wound to worsen.

After sliding for a considerable distance…

Bang!

Its body finally stopped upon colliding headfirst with a wooden post.

But the monster was already a wreck. Its Berserker state seemed to grant it immunity to pain, allowing it to stay conscious, but the bleeding from its abdomen was uncontrollably severe.

“Whimper…”

As Se-woon approached, Karnil let out a trembling whine.

The eyes of the creature, stained red by the effects of the Berserker skill, trembled nervously.

The Berserker skill not only numbed pain but also made one forget the fear of agony and death. Yet, the terror emanating from Se-woon was great enough to override that.

Thud.

– You have defeated the Named Monster, ‘Red Fang, Karnil’.

– Your level has increased.

– Individual merit points have increased by 4,000 points.

– Additional 4,000 points are awarded for the solo defeat of a Named Monster.

– Acquired ‘Karnil’s Fangs.’

Se-woon’s sword pierced Karnil’s heart, which was trembling in fear.

No sympathy was felt.

Karnil was merely a being created for the tutorial, and Se-woon remembered well from before his regression just how brutal this entity was.

– The ‘Red Fang, Karnil.’ has been devoured.

– Absorbing its nutrients increases Strength by 5 and Agility by 10

As expected of a Named Monster, the stat increase from devouring it was significant.

A total of 15 stat points were gained. In comparison to the stat points obtained from leveling up, this gain was equivalent to roughly 5 levels’ worth of points at once.

– The fear of the Red Wolves intensifies!

“Whimper…”

Perhaps it was due to the overwhelming force with which he hunted the boss monster. The Red Wolves were already out of their minds.

Se-woon flicked Karnil’s blood off his sword and shouted at the people.

“Please, finish this up.”

“Ah, understood!”

No matter how formidable the Red Wolves were, combating those soaked in fear and stripped of their will to fight was pointless.

Even without Kang Han-cheol or Yoo Seo-ah, they could handle the state the Red Wolves were in.

With this thought, Se-woon ran to the left.

There, a red-skinned boar, the Red Boar, was struggling against a group of people.

In the center of it all was—

“Squeal!”

“Ah!”

Boom!

Kang Han-cheol was confronting the Named Monster ‘Red Molar.’

A person fighting a massive house-sized monster with sheer force alone.

It was certain that among the countless players in the tutorial, those with strength comparable to Kang Han-cheol could be counted on one hand.

Honestly, unless an ogre participated in the tutorial, surpassing Kang Han-cheol’s strength seemed impossible.

It felt as though he was born to thrive in the tower rather than on Earth.

– Red Molar, Farg, uses Ground Tremor.

Rumble!

Red Molar, Farg. When it stomped its feet, the ground trembled as if an earthquake had struck.

Just as Karnil used Berserker, this was also one of the Named Monster Farg’s unique skills.

However, Kang Han-cheol remained unfazed and slammed his fist into the ground with a roar.

Boom!

– The Constellation, ‘Old Man Riding a Crocodile,’ looks down at the violently shaking ground with great satisfaction.

He countered Farg’s earthquake with an earthquake of his own.

To nullify the skill of a Named Monster with the same skill was impressive. It seemed Kang Han-cheol had adapted well to the power bestowed by the Constellation ‘Agares.’

“Kang Han-cheol.”

“…You’re here.”

Hearing his rough voice, it was clear that while he appeared fine on the outside, he was struggling internally.

Then again, battling a Named Monster alone, it would be unusual for him to be perfectly fine.

It was exceptional that Se-woon, who had taken down Karnil in such a short time, hadn’t broken a sweat.

“Do you remember the initial forms of Jinju On-ga Fist?”

“If it’s the first form, I can manage.”

“That’s good enough.”

Se-woon moved to the back of the boar. He sheathed his sword at his waist and loosened his wrists lightly.

“Follow me closely.”

“Got it.”

Tap!

Se-woon kicked off the ground and dashed forward. The cloak stained with Karnil’s blood fluttered in the wind.

“Squeal!”

“Oink!”

The Red Boars tried to block Se-woon’s path, but the difference in agility was too great.

Coupled with the footwork of the Ten Path Leg Technique, no matter how the boars charged, they couldn’t impede Se-woon’s advance.

“Squeal!”

Like a leader scolding its inept subordinates, Farg let out a loud roar.

Then, baring its molars threateningly, it kicked out to crush the audacious human running straight at it.

As Se-woon closed the distance, Kang Han-cheol also launched himself off the ground.

Swish!

Internal energy enveloped Se-woon’s fist, turning it blue. This was a characteristic of channeling internal energy through the Jinju On-ga Fist.

“Squeal!”

Red Molar, Farg, stomped its hoof into the ground.

At that moment…

– Through internal energy, the first form of Jinju On-ga Fist, Gang-shi Fist (僵尸拳), is enhanced.

Se-woon’s fist collided with Farg’s molar.

Simultaneously…

– The Constellation, ‘Riding a Crocodile,’ generously bestows the power of Quake (激震) upon his contractor.

– Player ‘Kang Han-cheol’s’ Gang-shi Fist is enhanced.

Boom!

From behind Farg, Kang Han-cheol’s fist came crashing in.

Caught off guard by the overwhelming strength of Se-woon’s initial attack, Farg received another blow from behind.

As Farg tried to evade and absorb the impact, it found itself caught between attacks from both sides, causing a violent collision within its body.

Crack!

For the first time, Farg’s molars, which had never been broken, shattered violently.

Se-woon took the opportunity to deliver a punch with his other fist.

– Through internal energy, the second form of Jinju On-ga Fist, Post-Mortem Rigidity (死後强直), is enhanced.

– According to the mysteries of the Paragon Mental Cultivation Technique, the power of the martial art is enhanced.

Snap!

The impact pierced Farg’s thick fur and skull.

And finally…

Bang!

Farg’s body, unable to withstand the front and rear attacks, exploded violently.