Chapter 57: Test Of The Constellations (4)

Chapter 57: Test Of The Constellations (4)

The second Constellation Trial followed immediately.

Thinking it better to do it sooner rather than later, Kang-hoo didnt hesitate to proceed.

With the immediate continuation to the second trial, the number of observing Constellations increased by 50%.

The stakes have really gone up.

The more Constellations watching, the better.

Even if he could appeal to just one or two, it would be a gain.

[Eliminate the monster 'Dinato'.]

Hmm?

The instruction for the second Constellation Trial was too simple compared to the first.

What kind of creature was Dinato that the message was so brief?

At that moment, Kang-hoo saw a colorful, shimmering silhouette materialize out of thin air.

It wasnt humanoid like the Plazgelum he had faced before.

The monster was massive, easily surpassing the size of a 15-story apartment building.

Kang-hoos lips curled slightly.

He had expected the Dimension Plunderer to assign a challenging mission, but this was an unexpected twist.

Facing a giant monster was a whole different ball game from his previous battles.

Especially for assassins who rely on close combat, confronting such a large creature was daunting.

One wrong move and he could be crushed to death.

Considering the upcoming Hell of Judgment raid, this might be necessary practice.

He tried to see the positive side.

There was a major event led by the Jeonghwa Guild coming up soon.

The Hell of Judgment raid.

A massive 1,000-person raid, the only one to hire mercenaries from outside.

Designed as a gigantic dungeon, it featured numerous mid-level bosses and many secret terrains.

Creatures like Dinato were common there. It wouldnt hurt to have this experience in advance.

Of course, the only issue was that this wasnt just practice but a life-risking Constellation Trial.

[Your fourth privilege from me as your contractor will be linked upon completion of this trial.]

Are you trying to provoke me?

[Haha. It's not meant to cause alarm. It's just that I can't grant the privilege beforehand.]

You really are mischievous.

Kang-hoo gripped his Blood Dew dagger in reverse. The method to combat such a monster was surprisingly straightforward:

Avoid unnecessary scouting and aim directly for the head by climbing the creatures body.

Stabbing the thick ankle, thigh, or torso with a dagger would be futile.

A fatal blow to a humanoid could be a mere scratch to a monster.

Hence, aiming for the head, the main control tower, was essential.

Even monsters with steel-like skin didnt have equally tough brains.

Crunch!

He chewed on a Mad Solarkium.

Only three were left.The origin of this chapter's debut can be traced to N0v3l--B1n.

He had already used half of the six he obtained from Ground Zero.

They were difficult to acquire, yet quickly consumed.

But given the effects of Mad Solarkium were significantly stronger than regular Solarkium,

Kang-hoo decided to use this advantage strategically.

It was precisely for moments like this that he had acquired the Mad Solarkium.

Roar!

Dinato, having spotted Kang-hoo, began to move its house-sized foot.

The sky seemed almost covered by the vast and heavy foot, leaving Kang-hoo no time to think otherwise.

Confident, Kang-hoo continued his ascent, performing various stunts on Dinatos body.

He feigned falling into danger, narrowly avoiding Dinatos attacks.

While every situation seemed close, Kang-hoo had ample leeway within.

[The Constellation 'Strategist of the Wilderness' expends a large amount of stellar energy to grant you a substantial buff.]

[Experience Increase +15%]

Good.

Kang-hoo felt immense satisfaction seeing the experience buffs continuously accumulate.

The Strategist of the Wilderness, like others who began substantial sponsorships, granted significant buffs.

The total experience bonus Kang-hoo had accumulated reached +150%.

Where another Hunter would gain 10 experience points from the same monster, Kang-hoo would gain 25.

For Kang-hoo, specialized in monopolizing, a 150% bonus was more than just a number.

In the meantime,

Kuhuh. Kuhuh. Kuhuh.

Kang-hoo had reached the area near Dinatos Adams apple.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

As two hands targeted him, Kang-hoo easily evaded with a lateral move.

I can handle a monster of this caliber.

He had set his own estimate.

If the monster wasnt agile, Kang-hoo could handle it with his abilities.

However, if the monsters movements or reactions improved by even 20%, it would become significantly more challenging.

All this was possible thanks to Kang-hoos acceleration skill, which allowed him to push his body to the limit for maximum speed.

Without acceleration, Kang-hoo was sure he would have been disarmed by now.

Then,

Swoosh!

Kang-hoo leaped powerfully from near the Adams apple, vanishing into Dinatos nostrils without hesitation.

For Dinato, this was the beginning of a complete nightmare.

A filthy space, yet a critical vulnerability.

Kang-hoo mercilessly sliced through the nostrils, tore out the eyes, severed the nerves, and dug into the soft brain.

No matter how gigantic, a monster couldnt withstand having its brain thoroughly mangled.

Groooar

Thus, Dinato, reduced to Kang-hoos plaything for the Constellations entertainment, breathed its last.

Contrary to the Dimension Plunderers expectation of a struggle,

Kang-hoo, using a combination of his numerous skills, easily overcame the monster.

[Not bad at all.]

The Dimension Plunderers brief but intense message was conveyed.

Although it seemed like a minor comment, Kang-hoo knew it was significant praise and recognition from her.

This is nothing,

he shrugged.

Had he expected to fail, he wouldnt have taken the challenge in the first place.

He was always confident, just short of 100% sure. After all, 99.9% isnt considered perfect.

[When we ran a preliminary test, the survival rate for this trial was 15%. Yet you succeeded.]

Hearing this from the Dimension Plunderer, Kang-hoo was momentarily puzzled.

?

A test calculated to be nearly fatal, given to him?

He had always thought her mischievous, but this was extreme.

Her words didnt seem like a joke.

The Dimension Plunderer.

Could she have been planning to kill him?