chapter 7
The Client (4)
Ventus’s illusions are much better than the hunters’ illusions. This is because there is a unique ‘boss skill correction’.
That’s why the illusion is clearer, and there are almost no afterimages left. In fact, it is difficult to distinguish the real from the fake.
What’s even more frightening is that if you steal this skill, you’ll reach the maximum proficiency immediately.
It was that he would acquire a much greater skill than universal recognition.
In addition, it comes over with boss skill correction.
So it’s bound to be hopeful.
“I will kill you.”
“Don’t just wipe your mouth.”
Kanghu deliberately wiggled his outstretched middle finger back and forth to Ventus, who was sending a life-threatening warning.
Fain!
Ventus, whose mouth was twitching inside the mask, approached Ganghu, immediately deploying illusionism.
In an instant, an illusion appeared with the feeling of Ventus’ body scattering left and right, so it was definitely not easy to distinguish.
However, Kang Hu, who was endowed with ‘extremely outstanding physical ability’, saw the truth in a matter of seconds.
In addition, the constellation obtained from the hunter killed in the battle outside the camp also showed its light.
Mana tracking ability.
There is a difference between the main body and the illusion in the density of mana, and thanks to that, it was possible to distinguish them.
‘He’s a middle boss in his name, but it’s hard to fight head-to-head. I’d rather have them make gaps for themselves.’
Kang Hu took a slight step back.
It was an intentional deception.
It is prudence, the reaction of most hunters who respond to illusions. And if you add a little fear, the icing on the cake.
Is that why?
Ventus sped up with a fishy smile at Kanghu’s method acting, which concealed deception and added fear.
I thought that maybe it was the same.
It was the language in his heart that could be read from the change in Ventus’ expression, even if he didn’t express it in words.
I can see the diligent movement of the illusion and main body. There is nothing to be embarrassed about knowing which ones are real.
Ganghu waited for the right moment, hiding the dagger in his right hand behind his pocket.
at that time.
Spaat!
The illusion engulfed Ganghu’s frontal vision and flew away. It is casting the bait.
However, a clever fish sees a clear prey behind it, not a bad bait in front of it.
That’s right!
Ganghu evaded it with minimal restrained movements.
Two wide strides were enough to change the sight that the vision had engulfed.
In that state, he made use of the jump, and immediately attached himself to Ventus, who was close to the end.
This distance was so close that I wondered if they were on the verge of hugging each other.
Fu-wook!
Kanghu’s dagger, which had only the purpose of ‘killing’ thoroughly, pierced Ventus’ abdomen.
The dagger pierced Ventus’s intestines so deeply that the blade except for the handle was deeply embedded.
Perhaps if the dagger had only been used with brute force at close range, it wouldn’t have been so deeply pierced.
However, the effect of putting most of the momentum of the leap into the dagger was as good as a decent attack skill.
It was destructive power that far surpassed the biggest performance Kanghu could produce right now.
“Kheuheouk! ······how?”
It wasn’t enough to see through the illusion right away, so Ventus’ expression darkened after being hit.
However, Kanghu, who had already succeeded in horizontal movement at that point, was moving behind Ventus with stealth.
It’s a famous middle boss, but I never thought from the beginning that I would die with a single dagger attack.
instead.
puck!
“Keugh!”
Kanghu, who technically kicked the hamstrings from behind, made the plank so that Ventus fell to his knees.
The moment the aim was successful, the longsword that was grasped with both hands was already being stabbed diagonally.
It was an instant death route that started at the dent in the clavicle and was stamped on the heart in a diagonal path.
It is a weak attack that even Ventus, who has a strengthened pectoralis major muscle that covers the entire chest, cannot withstand.
“…!”
“I got it.”
felt each other
One felt death.
The other felt that the fragments of memories recalled and retraced were unmistakably true.
Fuhuaak!
Ganghu pulled out the longsword that had pierced his collarbone.
Then, fresh blood gushed out like a fountain and soaked his entire face.
It was obviously fishy and hot blood, but now it was more like a stimulant that allows you to feel joy.
Ventus’ shaky eyes scanned Kanghu’s face as he moved forward before he knew it.
Ventus’s face, which was full of empty expressions, was full of ‘regret’ for the absurd situation.
How the hell did he know how to ‘dismantle’ himself so reliably?
“There are three goals. Overturn the opponent’s board, twist it, or…”
“Kheu-heo-eok.”
Before Kanghu could finish his words, Ventus rolled his eyes and fell forward.
“Or make them come into my game and make them lose everything and die.”
The most important words have been concluded.
It was.
The concept of this version that Ventus twisted was the last concept.
[The level has risen significantly to 16.]
A special comment that only appears when level 2 or higher rises at once.
Perhaps thanks to catching one of the middle bosses alone, the amount of experience was beyond imagination.
At this point, the group’s daily experience would be enough to grab a point at the entrance and hunt repeatedly.
【Successfully stolen the Illusion skill from the target.】
Immediately, Kanghu’s skill window flashed, indicating that the robbery had been completed perfectly.
【Illusion Sake】
【Skill Proficiency: Lv. Max】
【Creates 5 illusions for 15 seconds to disturb the enemy’s vision】
[An illusion dismantled by an external force or the will of the caster creates a smoke screen effect for 3 seconds.]
[It is possible to implement various movements of illusions that reflect unconsciousness, but thorough training is required.]
“Thanks to this ability.”
I have to be strong.
The skill proficiency that reached the maximum level immediately strengthened the existing skill concept.
For assassins, there is no skill that synergizes as well as disrupting vision and causing confusion.
‘I think I can add the basic skills I get at level 20 when I leave the dungeon.’
Kanghu is still disabled, but I looked at the basic skill of the level 20 limit that will be opened soon.
Accelerated stab.
It is a skill called the bread line of the assassin class.
When the skill level is maxed out, the official name changes and the value soars.
It was also a balance collapse skill that the ‘original author’ selected only the most fraudulent options and put them on.
* * *
that time.
Yerin Lee was talking on the phone with a man with whom she communicated regularly.
Maybe it’s because of the frequent sabotage of criminal organizations that intentionally paralyze cell towers.
Call quality was not very good.
It was as if we were talking in a barely audible voice from far away.
Yerin Lee said.
“Call quality was not this good until a year ago. It gets worse and worse.”
Then he also chimed in.
– I can’t help it. In particular, the Daejeon side will be more so because it is not within the influence of Eclipse or Black Lion.
It was a low-pitched voice that was calm and well-pronounced.
“I guess so.”
– It sounds like you’ve had a lot of trouble getting involved with the Eclipse guys lately.
“are you okay. It’s something I’ve been used to since before, wearing a few eyes on the back of my head anyway.”
– Are there any good hunters you can recommend to me? Because there is such a severe shortage of manpower these days.
“hmm······. Is there a hunter that Jang Si-hwan likes? It must all be an entrance cut.”
The person who was talking to Lee Ye-rin was Jang Si-hwan.
He is no different from the celebrity of the hunters, whom ordinary hunters cannot meet even if they want to meet them.
This kind of conversation is taking place because I have been acquainted with Lee Ye-rin for a long time.
– I’m trying to lower the standards a bit. I’m trying to be sure to train from the low level stage.
At that moment, Lee Ye-rin thought of Ganghu. It was a face that came to mind without hesitation.
Certainly, to her, Kang Hu was a person whose cotyledons looked different.
“There are hunters like that.”
– Is that so?
“But I think I should be more of a maid. I don’t feel like jumping to conclusions right now.”
– Yerin’s talent recommendation has never been wrong. Of course, we lost the talents we recommended earlier due to an accident, but it was a regrettable mistake.
“Yes, it’s all in the past, so there’s nothing to worry about. Anyway, I’ll keep an eye on it some more and let you know when it’s verified.”
– All right. Our guild really needs a lot of talent. Just send a nice person and we will treat you the best.
“all right. You have a lot of trouble.”
– I got some useful inside information about Eclipse. I’ll send it by secure mail soon.
“Yes, thank you.”
The short call is over.
Certainly, if you go to Sihwan Jang’s guild, you will be able to walk the road of rapid growth while receiving all-round support.
It is not that Lee Ye-rin has a deep bond or intimacy with Kang-hu.
However, for a position like Jang Si-hwan, who is always thirsty for useful talent, there was no card as attractive as Kang-hoo.
This is because Hunters with outstanding talents are only now at level 10. It’s full of potential.
“I must have been distracted by my skills. Now, to the mercenary who entrusted the first request…”
Lee Ye-rin hit her head.
There is no other world where you have to be as cold as the world of mercenaries.
But is it because of the strong impact that Kang Hu showed on their first meeting?
I couldn’t get his face out of my mind.
* * *
around that time.
“Ahhh…”
Kanghu was taking the life of another middle boss, following Ventus.
Demon tribe Ibria.
As a female demon, the concept was similar to Ventus. You can call it Dark Assassin.
The attack pattern is intuitive and simple, forcibly pulling the target and stabbing the vital point.
So, it was common for defensive tanks to take full responsibility for Ibria.
This is because they have the strength and stamina to endure to some extent even if they are dragged and attacked.
Of course, if you are an assassin like Ganghu or a magician with weak defensive skills, you will be instantly killed as soon as you are dragged away.
Anyway, it was because I knew the preliminary action of ‘abduction’, the skill that Ibria forcibly pulls.
Ganghu was able to subdue her without difficulty.
There is no reason to keep your eyes open.
Originally, it was a forced summoning skill that dragged enemies within a 7m distance to a point 1m in front.
【kidnap】
【Skill Proficiency: Lv. Max】
【Summons a target within a 15m radius in front of you by 1m. Inanimate objects such as items are also possible.]
【Multiple skills can be used multiple times during kidnapping.】
With the robbery, the maximum proficiency was applied immediately, increasing the range of influence more than twice.
In addition, restrictions on the use of skills that cannot be linked until the kidnapping is completed have been lifted.