The Genius Assassin Who Takes it All - Chapter 169

Episode 169: A Fighter’s Pride (3)

The design cost of a barrier that blocks all spatial movement skills increases exponentially as the area increases.

Even if you just caught a petty thief, the value of the magic stone consumed by the barrier will be beyond imagination.

It may have cost a few billion won, but considering the items inside, it wasn’t actually a big investment.

In a world where no one can be trusted, Kang Bok-hwa’s investment would have been a meaningful enough investment.

Sure enough, Kang Bok-hwa added something that helped Kang-hu’s thoughts.

“Even if you are a petty thief, you will be setting up basic items. “You just have to make up for it with what you took.”

“I guess so.”

“There is a degree to which you can look down on the market. Ho ho ho.”

From her casual smile, I could see that this was not a one-time occurrence.

Rather than being happy that someone had died, they seemed relieved that they had kept things safe.

After that, Kanghu looked at the items, thinking about changing one more item with the remaining money.

However, other than the Fighter’s Pride that I purchased as a breastplate, there was no item that really appealed to me.

It’s not that there weren’t many options, it’s just that there wasn’t one that met Ganghu’s exacting standards.

Of course, just wearing the fighter’s pride was enough to change things.

Anti-horsepower and tenacity each increased by 50, adding stability against magic and physical attacks.

The agility stat, which Kanghu had prioritized training, also increased significantly. This is because it rose by a whopping 350.

At this level, there seemed to be no need to pay attention to the agility stat for the time being. His usual movements were also very agile.

Kang-hoo, who had nothing more to look at, was about to change the topic to settle the transaction.

Kang Bok-hwa brought up an interesting story.

“Have you ever heard of an item called Infernus?”

Infernus.

In Latin, it means hell. I remembered the word, but I didn’t know the item.

Kang Hu shook his head.

“No, this is my first time.”

“Grandma, that’s it again! If you can, don’t do it! “That’s not even a good story!”

As soon as she started crying, Jeong Yu-ri, who was next to her, waved her hand and stopped her.

Judging by the strong reaction, it appears that this is not a pleasant story. Jeong Yu-ri’s expression was extremely dark.

However, Kang Bok-hwa’s expression was different.

“I’m doing it because I feel like my grandmother is someone worth talking to.”

“Every VIP is talking about it, so there are already over five hunters who got caught up in it and became fools, right?”

“It is also an opportunity to obtain first-class items at a low price.”

“I’d like to hear it.”

Kang Hoo was the first to interrupt the conversation before the words exchanged between Jeong Yu-ri and Kang Bok-hwa became louder.

I thought I knew why.

Jeong Yu-ri is worried because her grandmother is recommending dangerous items to Kang-hu.

Kang Bok-hwa probably thinks it’s attractive enough information, so he’s telling it more actively.

The lowest price for a first-class item is 500 billion won. There is no limit to the highest price. It’s unlimited.

So, in the case of really expensive first-class items, there were cases where the price was 5 to 6 trillion won.

You may wonder who would buy or sell such items, but the world of hunters is where unreality becomes reality.

“There is an item called Infernus. It is an amulet item and its level is 1. “It’s a memento of a dead hunter.”

“Please keep talking.”

I focused on her words.

First of all, this is a story that is not mentioned in the original work.

If the story was formed in the realm of the unconscious, someone would have taken over it before it reached Jang Si-hwan’s attention.

And since Jang Si-hwan never caught the eye after that, it couldn’t have been covered as a story.

“The bereaved family is selling this item. There was also a will from the wearer while he was alive. “Give it to me when you find a new owner.”

“I don’t think it’s free service.”

“that’s right. I don’t know if it was the thoughts of the bereaved family or the will of the hunter who wore this. “I get paid 49 billion won for one wear.”

“To be precise, it means that it costs 49 billion won to try wearing it, right?”

“that’s right. When this amulet item recognizes the wearer as its owner, its owner changes. It is a process of ‘attribution.’”

“or not?”

“The amulet turns the wearer into an idiot. Or inflict equivalent mental damage.”

“It’s a property… That means that once you become the owner, you can’t sell it or let someone else take it and wear it?”

Kang Bok-hwa nodded.

The concept of attribution was not unfamiliar.

This is because attribution is not a common issue up to level 2, but it often happens for level 1 items.

“yes. “The item only belongs to the hunter who recognized it as the owner.”

“Either you lose 49 billion won and become a fool. Or you can become the owner who receives more than 10 times the profit.”

“you’re right.”

Kang Hu’s eyes deepened.

There is no direct information about Infernus. However, I know a lot about this type of ‘verification’.

This is because the setting is quite similar to that of the original work. Usually, those types of items identify hunters with high potential.

They say he can become an idiot, so I guess it might be related to malicious black magic or mind control.

The actual response was simple. All you had to do was project your life as it is into the item.

Honesty itself, not unnecessary resistance or false memories, is the key.

However, even if it was an item, hunters who did not want to show their shameful and dark side…

would have treated the item with hypocrisy and pretense and turned into idiots like in the case mentioned above.

“I also want to get a chance. “If you have money and can get first-class items, it’s the best opportunity.”

“brother! That’s too dangerous! Didn’t you hear what I said earlier? Are you saying I’m a fool? “It’s not just money that’s flying away!”

“It’s not an item that can never be worn. “The previous owner had worn it before, right?”

“still! “What are you going to do if your brother becomes an idiot who can’t do anything?”

“Otherwise it won’t work.”

“That’s easier said than done! Grandma, try to stop me! “This is the problem!”

Jeong Yu-ri raised her voice.

It was a cry that deeply expressed concern for Kang-hu.

Kang Bok-hwa also quickly changed the topic, as if he knew how his granddaughter felt.

“Anyway, I wanted to let you know that such an item exists. “Because it’s an interesting issue.”

“no. I don’t want to stop at just what I know, but I want to take the opportunity officially. “What should I do?”

“brother!”

“I have an idea. Trust me. “I’m not saying that you’re going to overdo it without even thinking about it, Yuri.”

Kang-hoo tapped Jeong Yu-ri’s shoulder, who was almost in tears.

Whether Jeong Yu-ri, who was worried, or Kang Bok-hwa, who informed, both understood each other’s intentions, they weren’t confused.

Kang Bok-hwa answered.

“As soon as the bereaved families enter Korea, they plan to stop by our market first.”

“aha.”

“All you have to do is formally register as a doctor. If you change your mind later, it doesn’t matter if you give up. “You may not get another chance.”

“I’ll do it. “Do you have an earlier turn?”

“no. “As Yuri worried, after a few such issues arose, support disappeared.”

“Then please put it in right away. “I will prepare it.”

The conversation ended in one piece.

Grade 1 amulet item Infernus.

What is the hidden story behind it? And what other stats and effects can it provide?

I was looking forward to it.

If it were a level 1 item rather than a level 2, the effect would be beyond imagination even if it was evaluated as insignificant.

On the way out after completing a deal with Kang Bok-hwa. Jeong Yu-ri poured out her worries to Kang-hu like a rapid-fire gun.

“Oppa, are you really okay? I was curious and thought about giving it a try, but I couldn’t. “I’m so scared of becoming a fool.”

“are you okay. And if it goes wrong, the only thing worse is death.”

Jeong Yu-ri looked shocked as she watched Kang-hu talk about death casually.

It’s not that I view Kang-hu as pitiful, but because he seems so detached that death doesn’t matter.

It was something she couldn’t even fathom.

“Are you going to do it even if I stop you?”

“uh.”

“Then I guess I can only pray that my brother becomes lucky. “That’s all there is.”

“Just do your job. “There is no such thing as praying and dying.”

Ganghu said calmly.

Both the original author and Shin Kang-hu were atheists, so they had little interest in God.

Jeong Yuri also seemed to think that excessive worry could be a burden to Kang-hoo, so she changed the topic.

“I’m going to stay here with my grandmother for a few days! brother is?”

“To go to the dungeon. “I bought a breastplate, so I’ll have to test its performance.”

“It was fun to see you even though it was short. Every time I came to Busan, I was alone. “Not this time.”

“If the route is right, let’s see each other briefly like this time. And thank you for opening a transaction route with my grandmother.”

“Grandma really handles a lot of items. Come often. “Your brother will be surprised too.”

“I’m already surprised.”

Thanks to Jeong Yu-ri, the transaction with Kang Bok-hwa was able to proceed as a VVIP.

In fact, to qualify for that level, the purchase price must be at least 500 billion won.

It is not a concept of buying or selling, but only the pure purchase amount.

However, perhaps thanks to the granddaughter’s charm and personal curiosity, the hurdle was lowered a lot.

Of course, he was conditionally asked to keep it confidential, and Kang Hu also had no intention of keeping his mouth shut.

* * *

And just like that, my date with Jeong Yu-ri ended.

It was a bit confusing whether it was mainly about dating or purchasing items.

Anyway, my relationship with Jeong Yu-ri became an opportunity to naturally connect with a new character named Kang Bok-hwa.

It even led to an opportunity to obtain grade 1 items at a low price. This is an opportunity that rarely comes.

Summarizing the period of time I was guided by Kang Bok-hwa, it seemed to roughly coincide with the time after my trip to Japan.

Kang-hoo immediately met Jeon Se-hyuk.

It was thanks to having time to spare before meeting Park Dong-jae.

Before I met Jeong Yu-ri, I got in touch with Jeon Se-hyuk and made an appointment to meet him briefly.

The place where I met him was a new place, neither near the station nor at his hideout.

When I first received the address, I wondered if there was a building here, but it was a reed field with no people around.

It was a place where you wouldn’t even know if you killed a few people and left them there if there was no smell.

Jeon Se-hyuk, who met Kang-hoo, was the first to shake hands and say goodbye.

“The place is a bit unusual, isn’t it?”

“no. Rather, I am comfortable. “At least you’re free from the gaze of those around you, right?”

“You had the same thought as me.”

“I am satisfied.”

“I wanted to continue what we briefly talked about on the phone earlier in more detail.”

The ‘story’ Jeon Se-hyuk was talking about was related to Eclipse.

As I heard from Park Dong-jae, Jeon Se-hyuk was preparing to harass Eclipse.

It’s not for nothing that Eclipse is afraid of Jeon Se-hyuk. Because they bully you so persistently.

Recently, he had been neglecting his duties for a while because he was hanging out with Kang-hoo, but his original intentions were elsewhere. It is the task of judging the villains of Eclipse.

Ganghu also wanted to join in and enjoy the sword dance.

The purpose was clear.

Of course, the cause that can be raised externally is the realization of justice.

If you go a little deeper, there is a hidden purpose to strengthen your friendship with Jeon Se-hyuk.

And ultimately, it was a process to pass the test of ‘Seeker of Pure Darkness’.

One way or another, it was something that had to be tackled and done properly at least once.