Regress and Eat

Take Lorto's Dagger and a few items from the snake's storage and hide them in your Battle Suit.

Next, I snuck out with Kim's secretary and picked up the items I had bought.

[Clariss' Red Stone]

- Item Description: This small stone has two pairs to ensure your safety. Under the following conditions, the stone on the other side glows red and guides its position.

1. If one of the stones is broken

2. If the person with the stone on either side accidentally loses his mind

3. A person with a stone on either side has suffered a major injury.

In a dungeon where radio communication is impossible, there is no choice but to rely on artifacts, but there is only this kind of uncomfortable and basic stuff that can be obtained.

One more thing.

[Mysterious Shield]

- Item Description: Create a powerful shield around the caster for 3 minutes after activating it. While the shield is in place, the user is also limited in movement.

Once activated, it cannot be reused. Be careful.

I bought this for a pretty expensive price.

I don't have enough cash to move around, so I bought it by clearing out some items I collected in the dungeon.

Kim asked me.

'Okay? If he reveals his true colors, break the stone and open the shield immediately.'

In the dungeon, a Class B Hunter decided to move with each other only within three minutes of sprinting, which was roughly two kilometers in a straight line.

Kim's secretary insisted that he would never be able to go with Park Chang-hee if he didn't prepare like this.

“Are you here?”

I left the item hidden all over my body and came back. I didn't forget to hand one of the red stones over to Kim's assistant, avoiding Park Chang-hee's eyes.

“Let's go again. ”

*

The conditions for the oceanic dungeon were the destruction of Hive.

Park Chang-hee didn't speed up too much because he cared about me, and we stayed overnight in the dungeon and arrived there.

“This is the Hive. ”

nod loudly.

This huge room was covered with organic matter like pink flesh spots on the walls and floors.

You can see a bloodline crossing an organic envelope like a carpet, bodily fluids swollen around and corrugated holes spurting gas.

'It's been a long time, so it's even more disgusting.'

In the center was a massive mass connected to the ceiling and floor with mucosa.

The mass looks like a pouch, and several tubes are connected to the heart.

“You see that big mass? Monsters are born in the long gaps in the middle. ”

Unlike the field type, this closed dungeon is where monsters are respawned through the hive.

“Hmm, your contribution is vague. ”

He frowned, looking at the estimate on the handset.

“Min-suk, take care of the Hive. ”

A named guild member stepped forward and activated a magic skill.

[Sonic Wave!]

Magic factions are created and violent atmospheric vibrations spread.

Shhh!

The vibrational waves attack and rip the soft tissue from the front.

Papa-pot!

Within the room, the remains of unknown things resembling shredded flesh, blood, and organs were scattered.

A message that everyone can hear at the same time.

- You've met the dungeon's clearance requirements!

- Clear condition: destruction of the Hive.

- The boundaries of the dungeon are weakened.

Rrrrrr!

The dungeon's air vibrates.

Manat's movements that connect space like blood vessels become chaotic. I could feel the overall layout of Mana changing.

- The user's approximate contribution ranking is in 5th place (contribution 2%).

I came in fifth.

And number one, probably.

Weeing!

In front of Park Chang-hee, a light flashed and the key to the dungeon appeared.

‘First place is Park Chang-hee. ’

Then Park Chang-hee and Kim's secretary disappeared at the same time, and they both came back with something in their hands.

Even though Park Chang-hee regretted the last time, the system was the only one to fulfill the contribution to receive additional rewards.

Seeing that it didn't take more than a second for him to disappear and return, he clearly chose anything as soon as he entered without having to worry.

‘Well, it's random to them anyway. ’

It was a shame.

“The reward doesn't really matter. ”

Park Chang-hee looked at the card and immediately put it in the combat bag.

Kim's secretary also got a crap item.

“That's not cool. ”

Park Chang-hee looks around and says.

“You can go back the way you came. As you know, a dungeon attack does not mean monsters disappear. The noise from the battle we've been hearing up here makes them more sensitive and more likely to crowd around the roads we've been on. Monsters who have lost their hive are rarely in a frenzy, so be more nervous from now on. ”

It appeared to be an impeccable expedition commander.

*

On the way back, we passed through the great caves, and it became our hunting ground.

It attracts Goblins hiding in the way ahead and deals with them in a large area.

Kim, a scout secretary, reports to Park Chang-hee, looking at the mobile information recorded on the terminal.

“It's about 1.4 kilometers ahead, 70 individuals. ”

Park Chang-hee frowned.

“There's a lot of them. I'll use a bomb.”

Knowing that there was no crew who had mastered the Earth Mastery, he pulled the scroll from his arms, injected Mana, and tore it. Spells are completed in an instant and the magic circle shines through the air.

[DigDig!]

A solid rock floor crumbles like clay, and a wide hole forms.

Guild member took Mana Core Bomb out of the combat bag and put it in the hole as instructed.

The core contains high density energy, as can be seen from the characteristics of the fuel replacement. This bomb is a weapon made for monsters using the core's ability to explode when hit hard.

“The most effective weapon that can be made with technology is eaten by monsters. Mana storms explode and tear their shields apart. There's only a few grams of core in a bomb, but it's quite expensive because it's very difficult to manufacture. ”

Park Chang-hee explained to me and added.

“If we can make a gun out of this principle, Hunter with a sword will be gone. ”

There were no factions that owned such civilizations, at least not at a tutorial level. In the future.

“Well, then. ”

After covering the ground again, he pulls out an artifact from his arms.

It was a flute with five small crystals embedded in its body.

“You said 1.5 kilometers, right? Just one. ”

One of the crystals lit up as Park Chang-hee injected Mana.

While wearing the flute.

“ · · · · · ·. ”

He plays the flute hard, but it's quiet without a sound.

Two guild members tease each other.

“I've never seen it before. Is it really making noise? ”

“Yeah, it's amazing. ”

Park Chang-hee said, taking his mouth off the flute, whether he heard the whisper.

“It's outside the human audible frequency, but you can hear Goblins. They rush beyond what they hear, frenzied. Be ready. Be right back. ”

They all draw their weapons and wait. A group of Goblins rush out of a small cave in front of them like dogs.

“Gaaaah!”

“Grrr!”

Park Chang-hee presses the switch in time.

And then, the tearing of the ears.

Boom, boom!

In the passage of the Blue Mana Storm, the mangled Goblin limbs and intestines rolled around.

“Sew!”

Those who are fortunate survive run blindly through the wreckage of their allies, not even looking at them. Like zombies.

It didn't take long to finish the job.

Park Chang-hee said after the last one collapsed, shouting at his throat.

“Stand by, don't let your guard down. As far as they can hear the blast, we'll be surrounded. Let's clean it up and get moving. ”

After that, a group of Goblins rushed out from all over the narrow cave, and we defeated them one by one.

*

“Phew, I think we're done here. ”

How long has it been?

There were no more Goblins waiting for you.

The battlefield is briefly cleared.

“Core Gathering is complete. ”

Collect the Mana Core from the corpse and place it in a separate backpack.

In front of everyone, I thought it was a shame that I couldn't absorb it.

I look at my backpack and think.

‘How much would it cost to absorb that? ’

Park Chang-hee looks at the handset as if he wants to enter a gathering amount.

Then I frowned.

“Oh, I did another one. ”

The guild member is approaching.

“Is the handset broken again? ”

He pushes out as if to look at the failed screen.

A handset built for Hunters records the user's battle and travel routes, making assumptions about their contributions, and automatically creating a dimension map.

It is designed to withstand strong shocks due to the Hunter's fierce combat nature, but since it is not artificial, it has a high rate of damage. In this day and age, there will be more than two chances of getting out of the dungeon after being destroyed.

Park Chang-hee shrugged.

“I can't help it if the proximity line breaks the terminal. Min-suk, another spare terminal, please. Is this the last one?”

“Yes. That's all I got. ”

“If you wake up again, you'll have to go without a terminal. ”

Kim and I quietly look each other in the eye.

That bastard Park Chang-hee is throwing underfood very diligently.

If I go missing here without clear evidence, the guild and the Constitution will start by checking the survivors' terminals for blackboxes.

At that time, Park Chang-hee's terminal will have a 100% chance of being broken.

As long as you don't have a headache, you'll suspect him, but you won't have any proof.

‘We should be on the move soon. ’

*

I stayed overnight on my way back and resumed my move.

“I will arrive at my gate today. ”

The faces of the accompanying guild members shine brightly.

I looked like I thought I could sleep comfortably soon.

I look at them and think.

‘Usually I am very relaxed at this point. ’

At this time of day, I think I can go home to Earth.

‘The only chance we have is today. ’

He would have waited deliberately for this moment when his vigilance was lowering.

“Let's hunt the mall from here. ”

Park Chang-hee said when the last big cave came out.

“By the way, Kim Byeong-ho and Yoon Taek-su have been scouting ever since? ”

Park Chang-hee and I, and Min-suk, who had magic skills left during their reconnaissance, were routines that remained to relax or pre-set traps.

“Seo Jin-wook and I will go this time. You'll have to learn how to scout. ”

Kim's assistant stepped out.

“Then I'll go with you. ”

Park Chang-hee shakes his head.

“Then there are only two Class D Hunters left. It's dangerous, Kim Byeong-ho has to stay in order to distribute the power. ”

Hold on a second.

I interrupted the conversation I was watching.

“Yes, sir. I'll be alone. ”

As I spoke, I grabbed my hand on my breast pocket. This place contains [Clariss' Red Stone].

He looks at it with anxious eyes. I nod a small, reassuring nod.

You take a sneak gesture as a sign that you will open your shield and break the stone if you feel something.

Park Chang-hee, who cleared up the situation, looked at me and said.

“Then, let's go. ”

*

Park Chang-hee and I searched the narrow passageway.

I looked carefully at his passage.

‘The Goblin trail is fabulous. ’

I can see the trail of monsters passing by, but I try to avoid them.

‘You're sure I won't notice. ’

As we continue to move, we arrive at an empty little room.

Park Chang-hee stops to make sure she thinks she's far enough away from the group.

I'm very nervous.

"Now!"

He turns his eyes to me.

‘You're showing off your true colors. ’

Park Chang-hee didn't explain why she brought me here without a Goblin.

Just hold a knife in your hand.

Shhh!

He swung his sword at me.

His new stature pours out before my eyes.

‘What a waste.’

Lost is not because the sword that flies at me is a threat.

‘Damn, I pretended to be scared and tried to gather some information. ’

I too was forced to reveal my true colors immediately.

- Grab it!

Park Chang-hee's eyes widen.

In the room where there was just the two of us, there was a terrible life, the fragrance of metal patchwork, and a shivering silence.

“You · · ·. ”

His gaze was fixed on my longsword, which blocked Manat's raging blade.

I sensed the rush and prepared myself for defense.

The two blades do not bend to either side and stand firm.

Close enough to hear each other breathing.

His expression distorts beyond the crossed blade.

“You stopped it?”

Given Mana on the sword, a class E Hunter could not have prevented him if he had avoided.

He started attacking, but I don't want to call Kim's assistant by breaking the stone in his arms.

I can't show him what's gonna happen now.

“Hiya!”

He tries to put more pressure on me, but I let go of the sword.

- Grab it!

Both of them fell off the street kicking the ground.

Park Chang-hee reaches back into position and doesn't rush towards the sword.

He looks at me and mutters.

“So I see. ”

A spill of needle-like life spilled out.

“Class E can't take my sword like this. I knew you were awake a long time ago. ”

I stare at him silently.

I let him keep talking.

A poisonous horse followed.

“How did you deceive the Constitution? Did Seo Kyu-chul bribe you again? That's why the report didn't work, and he survived the Awakening. ”

“ · · · · · ·. ”

He stared at me and chewed up a single word.

“How long have you been awake? A year? 5 years? Seo Gyu-chul, when did that greedy scum prepare you? Unless you have the pride of winning your first S rank in this country, that incompetent creature was willing to crown you the youngest of the S ranks. Stupid! You'll be angry when you get in his presence, so you'll only have to go through it with the two of you! ”

It was obvious who he was talking about.

But there's still something I don't understand.

I look at Park Chang-hee and ask.

conscious of the handset on the wrist.

“Why do you assume so much? What makes you think I woke up early? ”

In Park Chang-hee's eyes, there is a terrible murder.

He kicks in the quarter and yells.

“The day you confronted me, you survived my counterattack! ”

· · · What?

Because you survived?

The moment I heard that scream.

It reminds me of what Kim used to say to Park Chang-hee.

A complaint against Park Chang-hee for attacking me.

I heard you hit my boss. Witnesses say it was an impossible move if you don't use Mana · · Still, Hunter uses Mana against civilians? What if he dies? Was that intentional? ’

The day that Seo Jin-wook tried to fly to Park Chang-hee.

Park Chang-hee said he used Mana to respond.

However, everyone thought that Park Chang-hee controlled my strength so that I wouldn't die.

Seo Kyu-chul thought so too.

‘If Park Chang-hee really responded in the first place, you wouldn't wake up again. Even with Mana, it wasn't a fatal attack. Apparently, you bought it because you used a substrate to control Mana output in that instant. ’

Even I thought so.

Seo Jin-wook in his previous life survived the incident and died a year later for another reason.

If Park Chang-hee really attacked, Seo Jin-wook, the anaesthetic, would have died there.

But I survived.

So I · · · ·.

“Yes, you survived! How?”

Park Chang-hee bursts his fury.

“When I went to see you for an excuse, I noticed you walking around sober. You've been awake for a long time! I didn't wake up at the right moment, and a long time before that! ”

You grind your teeth and join your horses.

“Because when you ran that day, I was impulsively aroused for a short while. Abandon your career as a hunter, your status, and the rest of your life. ”

He yells at me in anger.

“Then I was ready to kill you for sure, the Awakening One! ”

End