The Genius Assassin Who Takes it All - Chapter 123

Episode 123 Hidden Skill (2)

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Kang-hoo met Jin Hyo-young at the agreed point.

Her map, which was filled with as much paper as Kang-hu, seemed to have great strategic value.

Jin Hyo-yeong, who took over the map from Kang-hoo, smiled and said, perhaps thinking the same thing.

“You’re really meticulous. Actually, there’s no need to go this far, but I’m sure the Purification Guild will like it.”

“Isn’t this an opportunity that is rarely obtained? If you are given a chance, you have to work hard. So maybe they’ll find it later?”

“Did anything happen?”

“It was quiet. “Sometimes I get surprised when smoke rises from the surface.”

“Now it’s our turn to go our separate ways. “Cross-validation is the most annoying, right?”

“Because information is not free.”

“If it’s okay… would you like to take a break and have a drink? “This is the chamomile tea I brought before coming in.”

What Jin Hyo-young took out of the backpack she was carrying was chamomile tea in a thermos and a paper cup.

Kanghu also brought bottled water to drink in his backpack, but a cup of warm tea seemed to be fine as well.

Of course, her favor – a very minor one – was suspicious, but it’s not my cup of tea.

And in case of any suspected addiction, you can let go of your worries because God is in your presence.

“I will drink well. Please sit here. “I will just clean the stomach.”

Kang-hu pointed to a flat rock that happened to be between him and her.

There was some dust accumulated, but Kang-hu absent-mindedly wiped it away with his sleeve.

Since I was wearing it with the intention of wearing it as activewear in the dungeon anyway, it didn’t really matter if it got dirty.

“You have good manners.”

“It’s just the price of the tea. “If I didn’t have to drink tea, I wouldn’t have cleaned it.”

“Ho Ho. “You’re also witty.”

Is this witty?

Kang-hoo thought that Jin Hyo-young showed more interest or reaction towards him than was necessary.

Even now, after pouring a cup of tea, I fan myself and naturally roll up my sleeves.

She tied her hair in a ponytail style so that her neckline was clearly visible, and put an elastic band in her mouth.

The rich scent that was gently spread along the exposed neckline was a bonus.

It could be overindulgence or overreaction.

It may be giving meaning to insignificant actions.

However, Kang-hoo was concerned that Jin Hyo-young had been lying to him since their first meeting.

Was there any need to lie if you were only going to say it once?

He wasn’t the person I was going to work with, and the lie about his level was definitely questionable.

‘There’s nothing bad about me keeping my distance. Anyway, Jin Hyo-young is not the person I need.’

I thought it was simple.

I thought there was no need to wonder what Jin Hyo-young was up to.

If she needs to see you in any way, she will continue to try to contact you. Narrow the distance?

But if I were to worry too much, everything would end up happening and my relationship with her would end.

I guess we’ll just have to wait and see what she does next. You can adjust your thoughts and judgment accordingly.

While drinking a cup of tea.

Kang Hu and Jin Hyo-young were watching the war at the end of the distant horizon.

Even though it was far away, the giants were clearly visible.

Every time they moved, it felt like the ground was shaking up to this point, although it was an illusion.

Jin Hyo-young glanced at Kang-hoo, who was watching the battle without saying anything.

Kang Hu also felt those gazes, but pretended not to notice.

I noticed her pursing her lips several times, so I stopped paying attention.

At that time, Jin Hyo-young cried out.

“excuse me.”

“yes.”

“Would you like to have a drink outside after this exploration? “Alcohol is good with rice, and light cocktails are also good.”

“A cocktail would be nice.”

“There is a bar in Seoul that I often go to. I’m also close with the owner. how is it?”

“Of course.”

Ganghu nodded.

Since the continued ‘seduction’ wasn’t working, it seemed like he changed his approach to going straight ahead.

I didn’t think it mattered who showed interest first between men and women. Those times have passed.

However, I have never shown any particular favor or affection for Jin Hyo-young.

It seemed like there must be another reason why she came out actively. It was instinct, intuition, and confidence.

So I was thinking of matching the rhythm. If it was truly a genuine crush, you could just have a nice drink.

Or…

‘Finding the guy hiding behind it.’

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For cross-validation against each other.

Kang-hoo and Jin Hyo-young parted ways, heading towards their respective paths.

Now it was time to carefully check whether the information the other party had gathered matched reality.

Right then.

Red flares symbolizing a rescue signal rose high into the sky.

Although there is no separate rescue team in the dungeon, it is a promised signal in case of a dangerous situation.

Of course, it wasn’t forced, so there was no problem if you didn’t go to the rescue after seeing the signal.

“hmm.”

Kang-hu’s steps changed in the direction where the flare exploded.

The only time to set off a flare in this direction is when you encounter a monster that is difficult to deal with.

They probably aren’t giants.

If there had been, Ganghu would have been able to see it, and a normal hunter would have avoided it early on.

‘Black Guide?’

Other possibilities were also predicted.

The Black Guide.

It is a collection of ghosts and is also a monster that Ganghu encountered before when he went to Ground Zero.

At that time, Ganghu did not have the power or ability to kill the Black Guide.

Aside from strength.

To kill the Black Guide, you need a force that is completely opposite or completely synchronized with it.

In other words, it had to be possible to utilize divine power or utilize the same dark times.

Nowadays, there are not only dark age stats but also skills that can utilize them.

Ganghu headed straight to the scene.

There was a way to deal with it, but the temptation of the monster called the Black Guide was too great to ignore.

In particular, it provides dark age stats permanently, although it is a random probability.

The growth of the 7th stat, Dark Age, has also become important, so you need to catch him steadily.

In particular, in the dark period, it is impossible to invest bonus points, so it was right to raise it somehow if there was an opportunity.

Now was that opportunity.

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“Let’s get out quickly! “If you get involved with the Black Guide by mistake, you will commit suicide without even realizing it.”

“If you’re going to die, you’re going to die alone, so why set off a flare? “We almost got caught up in it.”

“I know. “Let’s run away!”

When Kang-hoo arrived at the scene, all the hunters were running hard in the opposite direction.

He glanced at Ganghu, but didn’t say anything, perhaps because running away was more urgent.

Perhaps they think that what they shared among themselves conveyed enough information.

first.

The location of the Black Guide could be confirmed immediately. It was at the bottom of a cliff where sunlight did not reach.

The hunter who appeared to have fired the flare was already dead.

Judging by the condition of the corpse, it appeared to have been attacked by the Black Guide’s minions.

Because the black guide never walks alone. There are definitely monsters underground that will fight you.

“….”

I waited for a moment.

Since I had no intention of coming here and doing good things for others, I was planning to let the people around me leave.

How much time has passed?

After the two hunters who were watching from afar, all the hunters interested in this area disappeared.

Everyone seemed to give up and retreat as they had ‘no way’ to deal with the Black Guide.

plod along.

I walked in the direction of the black guide, intentionally making noise.

The guy seemed to have noticed it too, as he turned his head in the darkness created by the cliff.

The Black Guide, created by numerous ghosts coming together, had no fixed appearance.

The Black Guide I met at Ground Zero had the appearance of a typical devil.

This guy looked like an old man full of wrinkles, even a grandmother.

Is this a strategy to weaken the opponent’s heart? Or is that the only thing I know how to imitate?

Anyway, a black guide approached Ganghu with a trick that had no effect whatsoever.

‘Anyway, you can’t attack that guy with other skills. If I can’t finish it in one go, I’ll leave without any regrets.’

The calculation has already been completed.

The dark age of divine power.

So much so that it can only be removed in two cases.

I planned to attack using the Black Moon Crush and fall right away if I couldn’t stop breathing here.

The darkness that had been consumed earlier for the skill demonstration had been 100% recovered thanks to the seeker of pure darkness.

I took a seat and waited.

[Black Moon Crush]

At the same time, charging started.

It doesn’t matter what kind of movements you prepare for the skill, but this time, I stuck to the basic movements.

He was condensing the darkness with his dagger’s blade slightly hidden at his side.

Kihii….

The black guide made an unpleasant sound and closed the distance between him and Ganghu.

If you were surrounded by that guy, even if you said you were a strong man, there was no answer. In other words, you had to attack before it was enveloped.

However, if the timing was quick, he might notice and avoid it, so I waited as patiently as possible.

Deed.

Although it was very subtle, movement could be felt even underground. He must be a servant of the Black Guide.

I don’t know what kind of monster it is, but it’s probably one that moves freely while digging underground tunnels.

“….”

I held my breath.

I waited and waited.

The Dark Moon Charm, in which 100 Dark Ages were invested, was already completed. A situation where all you have to do is let go.

Kkikikiki.

When the Black Guide saw that Ganghu was not evading, he let out an even more bizarre laugh.

I was sure.

This person is so scared that he can’t even think of running away.

This is because the person who died before met his end like that.

Although he was able to escape, he died standing up with his legs shaking.

if.

If the Black Guide dies from an attack using the Black Moon Clash, Ganghu was definitely planning to go to Ground Zero afterwards.

Since the Black Guide is quite difficult to catch, the reward is quite good.

It is only natural that experience values have soared explosively.

It was possible to obtain unexpectedly high income in terms of magic stones and items.

After Jang Si-hwan was able to handle the Dark Ages, he only picked monsters from this series and raised his level significantly.

This is where 20% of the stake in the process of making Jang Si-hwan reach an unprecedented high level of level 800 lies.

Kuoooo!

Before I knew it, the body of the black guide, who had come within five steps of Ganghu, had become gigantic.

As if a crouching eagle greedily spreads its black wings and pounces on its prey with all its might.

The Black Guide also expanded his body as much as possible with the intention of swallowing Ganghu whole.

Devil’s Hug.

The moment you hug him, all memories and time stop. Being trapped in eternal darkness and death.

Whoa!

Eventually, the black guide’s disgusting breath began to envelop Kang-hoo, just as it touched Kang-hoo’s face!

Wow!

In thick darkness.

The dark red half-moon sword energy drew a clear arc and instantly struck the center of the black guide’s body.

Next moment.

Fuuuuuuu!

The body of the black guide was completely blown apart and scattered into pieces without even letting out a single scream.

Psssss!

The numerous ghosts that had lost their owners and were pouring aimlessly in all directions were a bonus.

A being that most hunters consider impossible to kill because it cannot be reached or even touched.

That’s why it’s a pie in the sky that you always have to gorge on and eventually have no choice but to give up.

Such a being became a good source of experience points for Kanghu.

Before he knew it, Ganghu was clearly experiencing the benefits of the hidden skill.

【Because it is a monster that has not been attacked for an excessively long time, additional experience points are gained.】

【The level has increased significantly to 103.】

The level has increased by two levels!

Performance was solid.