The Genius Assassin Who Takes it All - Chapter 7

Episode 7 Client (4)

Ventus’s illusion technique is much better than the hunters’ illusion technique. This is because there is a unique ‘boss skill correction’.

So the illusion is clearer and almost no afterimages remain. In fact, it is difficult to distinguish between real and fake.

What’s even scarier is that if you steal this skill, you will immediately reach the maximum level of proficiency.

The point was that I would gain skills that were much greater than what was generally recognized.

In addition, it comes with boss skill correction.

So I can’t help but look forward to it.

“I will kill you.”

“Don’t just shave your mouth.”

Kang-hoo intentionally flicked his middle finger back and forth at Ventus, who was sending a deadly warning.

Paang!

Ventus, with his mouth twitching under his mask, approached Ganghu and immediately deployed an illusion technique.

At that moment, an illusion appeared along with the feeling of Ventus’ body dispersing from side to side, so it was not easy to clearly distinguish.

However, Kang-hu, who was endowed with ‘extremely excellent body capabilities,’ was able to see the truth by a narrow margin.

In addition, the constellation he obtained from the hunter he killed in the battle outside the camp before was also effective.

Mana tracking ability.

There is a difference between the main body and the illusion in the density of mana, which makes it possible to distinguish them.

‘The name is a middle boss, but a head-to-head match is difficult. ‘It would be better to let them create a gap themselves.’

Ganghu took a slight step back.

It was an intentional deception.

Caution is the response of most hunters to illusions. And adding a little fear is just the icing on the cake.

Is that why?

Ventus sped up with a wry smile as Kang-hoo’s method acting concealed deception and increased fear.

I thought it might be the same.

Even if it wasn’t expressed in words, it was a language in Ventus’ heart that could be read through the changes in his expression.

I can see the illusion and the body moving diligently. There is nothing to panic about because you know what is real.

Ganghu hid the dagger he was holding in his right hand behind his pocket and waited for the right moment to come.

at that time.

Spaaa!

The illusion encroached on Ganghu’s frontal vision and he flew away. They are throwing bait.

However, a smart fish is looking at the obvious prey behind it, not the poor quality bait in front of it.

Ta-tat!

Ganghu avoided it with minimal, controlled movements.

Two wide strides were enough to change the vision encroached by the illusion.

In that state, he immediately used his leap and got right in front of Ventus, who was close to the real thing.

The distance was so close that it felt like they were on the verge of hugging each other.

Phew!

Ganghu’s dagger, which had the sole purpose of ‘killing’, pierced Ventus’ abdomen.

The dagger pierced Ventus’s intestines so deeply that the blade, excluding the handle, penetrated deeply.

Perhaps, if the dagger had been used only with force from a close distance, it would not have been lodged so deeply.

However, the effect of putting most of the momentum of the leap into the dagger was no less than that of any decent attack skill.

It was a destructive power that far exceeded the maximum performance that Kanghu could produce now.

“Kuhuhuh! ······how?”

Ventus’s expression darkened as he received the blow, not only because he had seen through the illusion right away.

However, at that point, Ganghu, who had already succeeded in moving laterally, was moving behind Ventus with his stealth.

Even though he is a middle boss, I never thought from the beginning that he would die with a single dagger attack.

instead.

puck!

“Ugh!”

Kang-hu, who technically kicked Ogeum from behind, set the stage so that Ventus fell to his knees.

The moment his aim was successful, the long sword he was holding with both hands was already striking diagonally.

It was an instant death route that started from the hollow part of the collarbone and struck the heart in a diagonal path.

This is an attack on Ventus’ weak point that even Ventus, who has a strengthened pectoralis muscle that covers the entire chest, cannot withstand.

“······!”

“I reached it.”

We both felt it.

One felt death.

The other thing was that I felt that the fragments of memories I recalled and reviewed were definitely true.

Puhwaak!

Ganghu pulled out the long sword that had penetrated his collarbone with all his strength.

Then fresh blood gushed out like a fountain and soaked his entire face.

It was definitely fishy and hot blood, but right now it was more of a stimulant that allowed me to feel joy.

Ventus’s shaking eyes scanned the face of Kang-hoo, who had now moved forward.

Ventus’ face, filled with nothing but a vain expression, was full of ‘resentment’ at the absurd situation.

He looked like he couldn’t understand how on earth he knew how to ‘dismantle’ himself so clearly.

“There are three goals. “Either you overturn or twist the opponent’s board…”

“Keuheook.”

Before Kanghu could finish his sentence, Ventus rolled his eyes and fell forward.

“I can either make you come into my game and make you lose everything and die.”

I finished the most important statement.

It was like that.

The concept of this version in which Ventus got twisted was the last concept.

【The level has increased significantly to 16.】

A special message that is displayed only when the level increases by 2 or more at a time.

Perhaps because I defeated one middle boss by myself, the amount of experience gained was beyond imagination.

At this point, the group will have a day’s worth of experience as they grab points at the entrance and hunt repeatedly.

【The illusion skill was successfully stolen from the target.】

Immediately, Ganghu’s skill window started flashing, indicating that the robbery had been completed perfectly.

[Illusion Art]

[Skill Proficiency: Lv. Max]

【Creates five illusions for 15 seconds to disturb the enemy’s vision.】 【

Depending on external forces or the caster’s will, the dismantled illusions create a smokescreen effect for 3 seconds.】

【The movements of the illusions reflecting unconsciousness can be implemented in a variety of ways. It requires thorough training.】

“Thanks to this ability.”

I have no choice but to become stronger.

The skill proficiency that immediately reached its maximum greatly strengthened the existing skill concept.

For assassins, there is no skill that has better synergy than disrupting vision and causing confusion.

‘I think I can add the basic skills I get at level 20 when I leave the dungeon.’

Ganghu looked at the basic skills with the level 20 limit that are still disabled but will be opened soon.

Acceleration thrust.

This skill is said to be the bread and butter of the assassin class.

When you reach the maximum level of proficiency, the official name changes and its value skyrockets.

It was also a balance-breaking skill in which the ‘original author’ selected only the most deceptive options and stuck them together.

* * *

That time.

Yerin Lee was talking on the phone with a man she communicated with regularly.

This may be because sabotage efforts by criminal organizations that deliberately paralyze base stations have been occurring frequently recently.

The call quality was not very good.

It felt like a barely audible conversation was taking place from far away.

Yerin Lee said.

“Until a year ago, call quality wasn’t this good. “It’s getting worse.”

Then he agreed.

– I can’t help it. This is especially true in Daejeon, as it is within the influence area of Eclipse and Black Lion.

It was a low-pitched voice that was calm and precise in pronunciation.

“I guess so.”

– It seems like you’ve been having a hard time these days because you’ve been involved with the Eclipse guys.

“are you okay. “Anyway, I’ve been used to walking around with a few eyes on the back of my head for a long time.”

– Are there any good hunters you can recommend to me? Because the manpower shortage is so severe these days.

“hmm······. Is there a hunter that Jang Si-Hwan might like? “It must all be entrance cuts.”

The person who was talking to Lee Ye-rin on the phone was none other than Jang Si-hwan.

He is like a celebrity to hunters who cannot meet ordinary hunters even if they want to.

This conversation is taking place because I have been acquainted with Lee Ye-rin for a long time.

– I’m trying to lower the standards quite a bit. I’m trying to make sure I train from a low level level.

At that moment, Yerin Lee thought of Kanghu. It was a face that came to mind without a single hesitation.

Certainly, even to her, Kang-hu was a very different person.

“There is a hunter like that.”

– Is that so?

“But I think I need to be more of a maid. “I don’t feel like jumping to conclusions right now.”

– Yerin’s talent recommendations have never been wrong. Of course, we lost the talents we previously recommended due to an unfortunate accident, but it was a regrettable mistake on their part.

“Yes, it’s all in the past, so there’s nothing to worry about. “Anyway, I’ll watch it some more and let you know when it’s verified.”

– All right. Our guild really needs a lot of talent. As long as you send us a good person, we will treat you with the best treatment.

“all right. “Thank you for your hard work.”

– I got some useful internal information about Eclipse. I’ll send it to you via secure email shortly.

“Yes, thank you.”

The short call ended.

Certainly, if you go to Jang Si-hwan’s guild, you will receive all-round support and can walk the path of rapid growth.

Ye-rin Lee does not have a deep bond or intimacy with Kang-hoo.

However, for someone like Jang Si-hwan who is always thirsty for useful talent, there was no card as attractive as Kang-hoo.

This is because hunters with notable talent are only level 10. It’s full of potential.

“I guess I was somewhat captivated by my skills. Now, to the mercenary who entrusted my first request…”

Yerin Lee shook her head.

There is no world that requires more cold-heartedness than the world of mercenaries.

But is it because of the strong impact Kang-hoo had on their first meeting?

I couldn’t erase his face from my mind.

* * *

Around that time.

“Ahhhh…”

Following Ventus, Kanghu was taking the life of another middle boss, Hana.

Demon Ibria.

As a female demon, it was similar to Ventus in terms of concept. He can be seen as a dark assassin.

The attack pattern is intuitive and simple; it forcibly pulls the target and then stabs the target.

So, in normal Ibria raids, it was common for a defensive tank to be in full charge of her.

This is because they have the tenacity and stamina to withstand to some extent even if they are dragged and attacked.

Of course, if you are an assassin like Ganghu or a wizard with weak defense skills, you are guaranteed instant death as soon as you are dragged in.

In any case, I knew the pre-actions of ‘Kidnapping’, a skill that Ibria forcibly pulls.

Ganghu was able to subdue her without difficulty.

There is no reason to open your eyes and suffer.

Originally, it was a force summoning skill that dragged an enemy within 7m away to a point 1m in front.

【Kidnapping】

【Skill Proficiency: Lv. Max]

【Summons a designated target within a 15m radius 1m in front of you. Inanimate objects such as items can also be used.】

【Multiple skills can be used multiple times during kidnapping.】

With the robbery, the maximum proficiency is immediately applied, and the area of influence has more than doubled.

In addition, restrictions have been lifted on the use of skills that cannot be linked until the kidnapping is completed.