CH 17

Awakening Test (2)

Name: Park Ha-jin

Gender: Male

Age: 26

Level: 8

Strength 16 Dexterity 15 Stamina 16 mana 12

Stat Points you have: 0

Coins held: 1,580

Occupation: None

Unique Ability: Deadly Assault

skill: Lv3 'Acceleration (加速)', Lv2 'Stealth (隱身)', Lv2 'Shallow breathing'

I have already checked Park Ha-jin's status window through 'Eyes of Truth'.

An assassination series that received a strong evaluation in one-on-one situations.

In particular, 'shallow breathing' was a very coveted ability.

'It's a passive skill that can complement long-term battles.'

definitely worth using

So it was provoked.

[Copy condition: If you increase the friendliness with the target to the maximum, you can copy the 'unique ability', and if you increase the hostility with the target to the maximum, you can copy the 'one of your desired skills']

just to satisfy this condition.

'It's not that difficult to raise hostility.'

The corner of Jinhyuk's mouth went up.

On the other hand, Park Ha-jin's face, seeing it, was terribly distorted.

"Does this bastard laugh in this situation?"

Sreung!

But when the sword is about to be drawn.

Jinhyuk moved quickly in half a beat.

He held out the bottle of water he was holding in front of him.

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The sprayed water covered Ha-jin Park's face.

What?

Park Ha-jin closed her eyes involuntarily.

time of less than 1 second.

But the brief time in battle was fatal.

The sword drawn late cut through the air.

Of course, what should have been bleeding and screaming was long gone.

I don't feel the taste.

Something is wrong.

The moment I had that thought.

Throb!

He felt a sharp pain in Park Ha-jin's thigh.

swaying

Aww!

body collapsed

Park Ha-jin grabbed her thigh and rolled over on the ground.

A strike that aimed for the RBI so quickly and accurately.

For the time being, it will be difficult to even stand up, let alone fight.

Well, what happened?

Did you attack alone and fall alone?

Is the staff twisted?

absurd mistake.

unexpected luck.

That's what it looked like to those who didn't know

Of the hundreds of people, only three were able to properly grasp the movement a little while ago.

Lee Tae-min and Yoo Yeon-hwa, who followed Jin-hyuk.

And there was only Kim Ki-tae from the Fight Against Guild.

'I knew he was older than us, but is this crazy?'

Taemin swallowed dry saliva.

Also the timing of making a surprise attack.

The timing to use that gap to dig into a square is also perfect.

It looked fine on the outside, but it was unmistakable.

That Park Ha-jin's legs aren't normal right now.

Of course, you may not even know how serious the injury was.

Uh...

A sad sigh escaped Yoo Yeon-hwa's mouth.

This is because the appearance of being completely harassed overlapped with the image of himself sparring with his grandfather in the past.

'No, it's worse.'

At that time, there was even a purpose of training.

But now.

There is nothing to learn from the victim position.

Because I just took a picture and pressed it.

'What, what?'

Park Ha-jin did not understand this situation at all.

Obviously, it was that guy who should have been lying on the floor.

But why... .

Did you feel the cold touch of marble on your cheek?

Damn it!

profanity came out of his mouth.

How dare you do something like this while Ki-tae Kim is watching you.

No matter how careless he was, it was an irreversible mistake.

"This bastard is a real bastard."

Park Ha-jin tried to get up from her seat.

But, just then. A strong feeling of pressure pressed down on his neck.

Uduk!

Huh?

Your neck is broken. You are lying face down.

Jinhyuk looked down at Park Ha-jin from above.

Kek! Keek! Feet... Feet! Don't you clean it?

Park Ha-jin struggled.

He tried to shake it off right away, but somehow, his opponent's leg didn't even move.

Oh, brother!

It was then that Park Hana's voice was heard.

Hearing the noise, he ran to the front.

What kind of bastard!

Park Ha-na stared at the person who attacked her own blood and flesh with her young eyes.

But as soon as their eyes meet the subject.

Rumble.

My whole body began to tremble like an aspen.

Uh, huh?

A person I never wanted to meet.

There is a devil in front of me that I couldn't even dare to look at.

Hey, I didn't expect to see you so quickly. Intern.

Jinhyuk smiled brightly.

"Wow, why did you come here ?"

Why, I'm here for the test. I'm in a bad mood because of someone who cuts me off and makes a lot of noise.

Jinhyuk put a little more weight on his feet.

Turn it off!

Park Ha-jin, who had been wriggling, became calm.

It's a little quieter now.

'Aren't the copy conditions not completed yet?'

I thought that this was enough to bring the hostility to the max.

Apparently, the conditions the system wanted were more demanding than I thought.

'I can't. The only choice is to push harder.'

That was when I was thinking.

Do that.

He felt a heavy pressure on Jinhyuk's shoulder.

It was Kim Ki-tae.

['Eye of Truth' is activated!]

[The skill activation is canceled because the level difference has exceeded a certain level!]

I can't see the status window with my eyes.

I mean yes.

'It means that at least level 20 is over.'

The advantage of being able to monopolize the hunting ground and drive hunting.

This was the reason why you and I wanted to join a large guild.

Jinhyuk looked at the hand holding his shoulder for a moment.

And he mumbled like a self-talk.

...I didn't know.

What did you not know?

I didn't know this guy would have a nanny.

It was a provocative statement, but there was no change in Kim Ki-tae's expression.

He's a hard worker, but he can't do it. This guy has some useful points in his own way.

It's a good spot...

Jinhyuk smirked.

Is that because we have a route to supply 'Korean ginseng' to China?

what?

Unlike before, this time Kim Ki-tae's expression changed noticeably.

pupils where earthquakes occur.

Besides, even the hand holding the shoulder was trembling slightly.

How do you know that?

You're asking the wrong question. I'm not asking how you know that.

If you know that much information.

If anyone knows that kind of information.

if.

We should ask if it can solve the side effects of Korean ginseng.

As soon as Jinhyuk finished his words.

huuuuuuoooooooooooooooooooo

[Kim Ki-tae activates Lv3 'Blackout Barrier (暗幕結界)'!]

A transparent curtain was opened.

Ha-jin Park, Hana Park, and everyone around them disappeared.

In a world cut off from the outside world, Kim Ki-tae looked directly at Jin-hyuk.

"You what the hell is it? Do you know all that?"

It was interesting at first.

Because the newb who was just being tested was playing with Ha-jin Park.

He even admired the movement without waste.

However, as Jinhyuk's remarks continued, his interest soon turned into an uncomfortable curiosity.

In the end, it turned into a strong hostility.

I had no choice but to do so.

Interest is...

I know too much.

too many things

I think the question is wrong again this time.

Jinhyuk shrugged.

It doesn't matter what or how I know. I should have asked if I could exchange what I knew.

This is not a hearing.

Only the results matter.

The motive or process is irrelevant.

You want to exchange?

Yeah. Aren't you also trying to reduce the side effects on your side anyway?

Kim Ki-tae closed his lips as if he had been stabbed.

But it was only for a while.

You're talking as if you had prepared this deal in advance.

improvised... There are too many things to consider.

A stage prepared by knowing the target in advance.

Only when you think that way is the front and back right.

Jinhyuk shrugged his shoulders instead of affirmatively.

That's right. Actually, I knew you'd be here.

Yesterday, as soon as I heard from Taemin Lee that it was a test, I made a hypothesis.

Best place to showcase yourself.

Park Hana, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame and raised the stock price, will not miss this.

Of course, it will come as soon as the sun rises.

Of course, with Park Ha-jin, who is anxious about the growth of the guild.

But it doesn't end here.

Will Park Ha-jin, who wants a connection, come alone?

No way.

I must have wanted to attract the guys upstairs somehow.

Of course, the other side wouldn't want to blow away the opportunity to promote it extensively in the media.

Consolidation of Interests.

So I was sure

Dangun or father to fight.

At least one of the two will come from an executive level.

'It's a probability that the fight for the first place in the second place was expected to be higher.'

That prediction was exactly right.

...if what you say is true. Do you have any proof? Anyone can say anything.

evidence?

Of course it is.

If you take Korean ginseng raw, symptoms of mana poisoning will occur. Of course, if you adjust the dose or use the 'Purification water' on the second floor, you can alleviate the symptoms, but it is not a fundamental solution.

therefore?

I need a total of three items.

Jinhyuk spread out three fingers.

The juice of Karasian. Moonstone. The roots of Mandragora. The first two are available on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the tower, so it doesn't matter, but the problem is, you don't know where the roots of the last Mandragora are?

match

The combination book obtained by the research team and explorers who are currently affiliated with the Brawl's Father Guild and what this man said.

Although two of the three materials were easily obtained.

Only one.

There was no way to save Mandragora's roots.

He couldn't even figure out which floor he was on.

'If you see that you know the recipe and the types of ingredients... That's true.'

It means that you have the minimum requirements to make a transaction.

The worries didn't last long.

Okay. I'll pass on your words. But.

At that moment, the sword that was on Kim Ki-tae's waist exploded.

Sreung!

It is so fast that it cannot be compared with Park Ha-jin.

The tip of the sword that reached in front of Jinhyuk's nose gave off his anticipation.

Be prepared if you're calling for a clumsy Excellent grade.

If you're calling for excellent grade, be prepared?

Yeah. At that time, you won't be able to get past this kind of talk.

this Oh yeah.

I guess there was a bit of a misunderstanding.

Jinhyuk scratched his head.

At the same time, a slow-moving hand grabbed the blade.

I don't think of a bell, so I don't have to hold it in my hand.

Kim Ki-tae smiled.

right then

Whoops!

[Lv2 'Element of Fire' is activated!]

[Due to the level difference with the target, the stat 'Gap' is activated!]

The flames are flickering.

The blade burned red.

The heat is too hot for the skin to bear.

Even moisture in the air began to evaporate rapidly.

what?

Kim Ki-tae hurriedly tried to draw the sword, but it was already too late.

Kak!

Suddenly, a red dagger was held in Jinhyuk's opposite hand.

trajectory drawn transversely.

Thin gold was drawn on Kim Ki-tae's blade.

Too weak to be called a crack.

However, it is a line without the slightest disturbance.

That moment.

Tuk!

The blade cut in half fell to the floor.

'Are you saying you cut down a weapon that even strengthened it?'

in one shot?

'That's absurd... !'

Kim Ki-tae looked at the blade and handle of the sword with a blank expression.

Obviously, your opponent is a player who will only be one-digit level.

But what do you mean?

This atrocious force that tightens the whole body.

It's like, level doesn't mean anything.

Instinct has sent the highest warning.

Jinhyuk opened his mouth.

Don't get me wrong. I'm the one making the offer. I'm the one giving the chance.

A voice that was colder than ever came out.

I'm doing this kind of annoying thing because it's a waste of time to even tug-of-war with you guys.

Right now, you have to go to the 'ruins' on the first floor.

Because I spent a month in the labyrinth for that.

However, if someone who doesn't understand the subject barks at him, I'm thinking of giving him some time.

"Remember, you are the one."

right here.

If I had a clumsy Excellent grade...

draw a line

"That the entire guild could be destroyed."

There is only one warning.