The Genius Assassin Who Takes it All - Chapter 158

Episode 158: Skill Harvest (2)

‘It would be best to maximize the effect of solid stacking by linking it with a protective barrier. That’s all there is to it.’

Ganghu linked his skills.

Strong Overlay was a skill that doubled the thickness of a shield or barrier-type skill.

Only one skill could be specified, and for Ganghu, only the protective barrier met the conditions.

The petrification skill I acquired just before was a defensive skill, but it was not a shield or barrier skill.

And Survival Instinct was a one-time passive skill that made you absolutely invincible for about 5 seconds when your health level fell below 10.

One weakness is that if your health exceeds 10 and drops to 0 at once, your invincibility will not activate and you will die.

Stamina had to be used once at the boundary between 0 and 10.

In fact, the middle boss monster that had this skill was struck by Ganghu’s decapitation and died without even having a chance to activate its survival instinct.

In any case, although it is conditional, thanks to the survival instinct, one coin of life has been added.

“Hyung, are you finished adjusting to the acceleration buff now? “Your face has stretched out more than before?”

“Is your face straightened? Was I frowning?”

“My brother is a perfectionist. You didn’t know? “I kept feeling it while looking at his expression.”

“I didn’t know that.”

It seemed that Park Dong-jae was watching his facial expressions closely throughout the team play.

As he said, it is true that Kang-hoo is a perfectionist. Only then can we survive in a world like this.

However, I didn’t know that it was revealed through facial expressions when the skill linkage was not smooth or there were deficiencies.

Even if I think about it again.

It didn’t seem like he was going into battle, showing his facial expressions every time.

Perhaps Park Dong-jae felt comfortable now and was able to naturally express his inner feelings.

Because it was so trustworthy and because I liked the flow of the battle, I guess the invisible wall was broken down.

“Shall we rest for a moment?”

“okay. Let’s rest. It’s time to put a comma. “Middle bosses are tough overall.”

“I know. I think the kids have high stats for hard work. “Do you feel like the damage isn’t being dealt properly?”

“That’s right. Now sit over here. “The rocks look a little damp there.”

Kang-hoo first looked at where Park Dong-jae would sit. I also didn’t forget to be considerate and shake off the dust.

“Wow… you have nice manners?”

“Because you deserve to be treated well, your manners will improve. Otherwise, I would have just told you to sit anywhere.”

“Ugh. thank you!”

Park Dong-jae smiled brightly and sat down.

Park Dong-jae immediately realized that what Kang-hu said was a high praise.

That is Xinganghu’s style of speaking. Always convey the true meaning indirectly. Not fun.

Even saying that you did a great job is turning it into a slightly lacking feeling.

Now that I know Kang-hu well, I actually feel grateful for even such expressions.

On the other hand, I was always curious about the inner thoughts of Kang-hu, who rarely smiles except at times like this.

Why on earth does this person always have a serious expression on his face, as if he is handling all the sad and painful things in the world on his own?

What took away his smile and left him with only cynicism and coldness?

I secretly asked Jeon Se-hyuk and Ban Se-young, but they also just tilted their heads as they had no way of knowing Kang-hoo’s past.

* * *

Around that time.

Brothers Choi Jin-ho and Choi Jin-su, who were chasing Kang-hu’s traces, kept making a lot of fuss.

I searched for him based on the information I had about Kang-hu, but I couldn’t find even the slightest trace of him.

When I went to the house where I lived in the past, it had already been rebuilt and was no longer there.

There was no family and no friends. I visited my alma mater, but he wasn’t in my graduation photo.

This is why the word ‘ghost’ could only be a fitting being. There is no trace left behind by life.

However, it was not without success.

Among the various sources of information, one of them finally paid for the meal.

It was the fact that Kang Hu was a client of ‘Cheongan’, a mercenary group based in Daejeon.

Was it dark under the lamp?

Who would have thought that Ganghu would have a point of contact in Cheongan, which was feuding with Eclipse over hegemony in the Daejeon area.

According to information, it was also said that Lee Ye-rin and Kang Hu of Cheongan had recently carried out a request transaction.

My younger brother Choi Jin-su said.

“brother.”

“uh?”

“We shouldn’t just be prying around like this. “Why don’t we just lay the groundwork in Daejeon and wait?”

“Because you said you were doing business with Cheongan?”

“uh. “If you’re working as a client, there’s no way you won’t come.”

“I can fully explain and accept requests over the phone.”

“But I will come at least once. “I don’t think there’s any point in chasing him since he’s traveling around the country anyway.”

“Hmm…”

After thinking about it, Jinho Choi also nodded because his younger brother’s words made sense.

“Anyway, come. If there is a big issue, they will come to deal with it more directly. So, let’s set up shop in Daejeon.”

“That would be more comfortable.”

“uh. Bro, we have to catch that bastard! I really want to hold it. “I want to receive the captain’s love too!”

“okay. okay. I get it.”

Choi Jin-ho clenched his fists as he saw his younger brother becoming more motivated than him.

In fact, Kang-hoo had done nothing wrong to them… but

before they knew it, Kang-hu had become the person who interfered with the brothers’ promotions and personnel changes and darkened their future.

Is that why?

The hostility that had already bloomed in my heart became a sharp dagger, chopping up the imaginary Ganghu.

Their anger was at its peak.

* * *

The dungeon was really spacious.

After sufficient rest, Kang-hoo and Dong-jae Park diligently accelerated their attack and captured two more middle bosses.

The level has already reached 165, and two more skills have been added with a good set of skills.

【Spirit of Ice Flame】

【Freezing resistance increases by 5%.】

The first was the Soul of Ice Flame. It was a freezing type with a resistance passive skill such as fire scars.

1% of resistance is worth about 10 billion won. In other words, 5% is worth 50 billion won.

Although my tolerance is not yet evident at this point.

When you gradually build up to 20 or 30%, the effect of tolerance becomes noticeable.

Moreover, when it reaches 100%, it becomes completely invincible to certain attributes.

For example, if your fire resistance is 100%, you will not burn forever even if you lie down in a blazing fire.

【Soul Imprint】

【We will ‘imprint’ a total of five items.

In that case, the item can be recovered within a 100m radius.】

The second is soul imprinting.

It was a case where the maximum value of weapon recovery was increased while having fun with the item armor ‘Molis Maniche’.

The engraving process was as simple as adding five names to the list that seemed unique.

Resetting wasn’t difficult either.

The only condition is that you can only own items and only items you own?

Tricks such as substituting people or pulling excessively heavy objects did not work.

“It’s almost over.”

“I know. “It seems like this route is completely blocked except for the area beyond that rock wall.”

“It seems so.”

Ganghu looked straight ahead.

A rock wall is visible.

There is a road extending beyond that, but it continues for a while before turning into an endless sea.

Unless there was an issue with going into the sea, it was clear that this was the end of the route chosen.

I came to this dungeon and already gained four skills. The expression ‘rich harvest of skills’ is just right.

It was even added as a valuable skill with nothing to throw away. It would not be a waste to say that it was the best of all time.

Park Dong-jae also seemed to have no complaints at all as he was well-fed in terms of loot.

Right then.

Park Dong-jae, who was quenching his thirst by drinking water taken out of his bag, slowly sighed.

“brother. Do you know about the Mystery Dungeon?”

“Of course I know.”

Mystery dungeon.

It is a unique dungeon that belongs to the hunter and has an entrance in a truly unexpected location.

What this means is that the hunter who finds the dungeon becomes the ‘only’ key to access the dungeon.

Additionally, after attribution, the dungeon entrance becomes invisible and transparent. Of course, it is clearly visible to the attached hunter.

Since the owner was the key, other hunters could not enter even if they specified the location.

There was one more feature.

The point is that everything, including the internal composition and structure, changes every time. Everything from one to ten changes.

So it was also a dungeon where knowing the strategy was meaningless.

It’s not uncommon to go in thinking of an easy strategy from before and then die unexpectedly.

Ganghu asked back.

“why?”

“It seems like the people in the famous guild own quite a few mystery dungeons. “An offer came in.”

“Would you like to go together?”

“huh. It’s a dungeon with a clear reward. “The risk is high, but we’ve been working together for a long time, so there’s less pressure in that regard.”

“I guess so.”

“That’s where the story came out first. “What if you go with me sometime?”

“me? I don’t even know those people there. “I was a little surprised that I received consideration this time.”

“So that means I did some sales on my brother, right?”

“You were selling me hard in a place I didn’t even know about.”

“A gemstone needs to be polished to become a gem. “My brother is someone who needs to be bailed out quickly.”

Park Dong-jae’s words sparkled like jewels. It was the exact feeling that they truly cared about talented people.

“I am confident that we can work together, but… I don’t know how they will view me.”

“I’m here, bro.”

“First of all, it’s true that it’s a dungeon I want to go to and have no reason to refuse. “There is no chance.”

Kang-hoo received Park Dong-jae’s offer.

The mystery dungeon is a dungeon where improvisation is more important than anything else.

No matter what situation arises, you must have many means to respond accordingly without panicking.

It’s a dungeon that is completely unsuitable for hunters who want to proceed in a certain way.

I wanted to go if I could.

Since it is a dungeon where the hunter is the key, you cannot even get a chance to go there unless you have connections with the owner, the hunter.

In Korea, there is no issue of additional acquisition of the Mystery Dungeon, so it is a dungeon that a strong player cannot occupy first.

“good. Then, I will contact the famous guild as soon as I leave the dungeon. You’ll love it there too!”

“I hope so.”

In this way, another unexpected route was opened. My relationship with Park Dong-jae was another great gift.

Right then.

Coo! Ugh!

A loud earth-shaking sound was transmitted all the way from beyond the rock wall where there had been no movement until just now.

There was only a ringing and no sound, but when I looked slightly to the side, there was a reason.

A soundproof barrier was spread around the rock wall as the central point, blocking all external sounds.

It seemed to be a structure created by a monster that was probably beyond the rock wall.

That meant something was already happening on the other side.