The 100th Regression of the Max-Level Player - Chapter 137 (Part 1)

Chapter 137: End of The Hunt (Part 1)

“Squeak!”

“Kiik!”

Screams of lizardmen echoed from various places.

Screech-!

Screech-screech-!

The sound of something being massively sliced is also heard.

The origin of this sound drew the players’ attention.

And without exception, they all wear bewildered expressions.

“Cr, crazy. Isn’t that Black Scythe?”

“Black Scythe chose to hunt lizardmen?”

“What on earth is that weapon, anyway?”

“What’s with it swinging once and like a dozen fall like sorghum?”

It was a strange scythe.

It extended like a whip, slicing through the waists of a dozen creatures before retracting.

Its attack speed was so fast that the swinging motion was invisible.

Only the spectacle of lizardmen being chopped up could be seen every time one blinked.

Truly a clawed hand.

It was like the hand of death mowing down monsters.

“But looking at the numbers, it seems like they appeared in accordance with our headcount…”

“Black Scythe is sweeping them all up…”

A monster meant for each person to kill, all being swept away by one person?

Rather than anger, it was a bewildering situation.

“……”

NPCs, feeling the same, only watched in silence.

Min Juri also blankly watched Black Scythe’s battle and suddenly realized.

“Ah, now I see why Black Scythe said watching him wouldn’t be helpful.”

It was practically a massacre of the common folk; where would there be a moment to analyze the attack patterns and traits of lizardmen?

It would be better to learn by watching other players’ battles instead.

Having made that decision, Min Juri moved a bit away.

As expected, the players were desperately hunting lizardmen, fearing their share would be taken by Black Scythe.

Regardless, Ryu Min focused solely on slaughtering lizardmen.

‘I don’t even need to use Moonlight Slash, do I?’

Originally, he intended to go all out with Moonlight Slash, but seeing the damage, it seemed unnecessary.

‘I knew the scythe was suitable for mass slaughter, but not to this extent.’

Thanks to Min Juri’s buff, it felt significantly faster and stronger.

“Kiieek-!”

After killing the last lizardman, Ryu Min finally looked behind.

Players were watching him with resentful eyes.

‘Did I catch too many?’

It wasn’t strange to be resented, having swept away monsters as if he were in his own world.

Ryu Min’s gaze suddenly shifted to the corner of his vision.

[Current kill count: 823/100]

‘It was 402 when I came down from the tower, so did I kill 421?’

With 602 people, 602 monsters would have appeared.

Out of them, Ryu Min monopolized about 70%, meaning the resentful glares were understandable.

Ryu Min didn’t avoid their gazes.

The players, feeling inferior, averted their eyes first.

It was regrettable, but for them, the weak, there was no other choice.

‘If you’re jealous, become strong like me.’

Being strong and catching many was also a skill.

There was no reason to be seen unfairly just because one is skilled.

It was the result of his own efforts, after all.

Having lived in a competitive society, it was impossible not to understand this fact.

This was why no one dared to speak against Black Scythe.

Of course, there was also the fear of what could happen if they did.

‘It’s good that it’s not a party.’

If it were a party, knowing they couldn’t attack each other, they might have brazenly complained to Ryu Min.

‘No, not might; they definitely would have complained, asking me to hunt moderately.’

Of course, Ryu Min had no intention of continuing to monopolize lizardmen.

Leaving some for other players wouldn’t increase the number of survivors, would it?

While thinking this, Min Juri approached and gave a thumbs up.

“Wow, Black Scythe-nim. That’s really amazing. I didn’t know the new weapon was that good. Ah, of course, it must be because of your skill.”

‘It was a hard-earned weapon, so naturally it would be this strong.’

Even with the praise, Ryu Min only asked indifferently.

“Have you fought any lizardmen?”

“Yes. I managed to kill about two. They were easier than I thought. Easier than the first time I killed an orc.”

“I told you. You’ve become stronger.”

“Hehe, I must have really become stronger. Maybe I can reach level 40 this round?”

She spoke cheerfully, but Min Juri was inwardly worried.

-If Black Scythe-nim continues to monopolize monsters like this, it might be tough… No, reaching level 40 isn’t the problem; the real issue is whether I can rank…

It was a natural concern, given their lives were at stake.

It was a common worry among other players as well.

‘I know. As if I would end up causing the death of everyone just for a bit of experience point. Don’t worry.’

Originally, Ryu Min intended to stop hunting after reaching a thousand kills.

‘A thousand should be enough to secure the top spot in every area.’

In the previous rounds, no other player besides Ryu Min had managed to kill a thousand.

‘Just a bit more to go. Not much left.’

Since monsters killed in the Tower of Trials also counted, he only needed to kill about 200 more to safely pass.

“What’s your current level?”

“Me? Level 38.”

“Just two more levels and you’ll be able to learn a new skill.”

Saying so, Ryu Min went back to hunting as lizardmen attacked again.

Once again, sweeping the monsters with the clawed scythe, the players were dismayed, but that was momentary.

After reaching his goal of 200 kills, Ryu Min stopped hunting, leaving people puzzled.

‘Why did he suddenly stop hunting?’

‘Is he taking a break now?’

‘Anyway, this is our chance! We don’t know when he’ll start again!’

But thereafter, Ryu Min didn’t touch a single lizardman.

While puzzled, players were simultaneously relieved.

“Black Scythe-nim? Why aren’t you catching more?”

Answering Min Juri’s innocent question, Ryu Min responded like a magnanimous person.

“I’ve caught enough. There’s no point in hunting these tiny XP creatures; it would only trouble the other players.”

“Ah… so you deliberately did it for our sake?”

‘For our sake? If anything, it’s for of you.’

He almost said that but swallowed his words.

Misunderstanding, Min Juri would turn red and start imagining things again.

“There are plenty more monsters to catch. Hurry up and reach level 40. I’m curious what skill you’ll learn.”

“Yes! Just wait a bit!”

With vigorous words, Min Juri eventually managed to reach level 40 after defeating 280 lizardmen.

“I finally became an expert!”

“Congratulations. What’s the skill?”

“I’ll show you right away!”

Light flowed from Min Juri’s hands.

As if to prove she was a buffer, the skill she learned this time was also a buff.

[A Safety Barrier has been applied.]

[You will be protected from one physical attack.]

[Duration: 00:29:59]