Chapter 78: Crisis Is An Opportunity (3)

Chapter 78: Crisis Is An Opportunity (3)

It seemed necessary to set an example.

While deploying the Curtain of Techniques, Kang-hoo immediately concealed himself and dodged the magic attack using the Rapid Evasion skill.

He knew someone targeted him from behind, so he could dodge without looking.

From within the stealth provided by the curtain, he aimed precisely at the forehead of the Mage Hunter who targeted his life.

Shaaa!

Thanks to the Lightning Speed skill, the Blood Spear with tremendous propulsion flew instantly toward the Mage Hunter.

Since Kang-hoo threw the Blood Spear while hidden, the opponents perception was inevitably delayed.

And then

Pwook!

Cough!

The sharp blade of the Blood Spear embedded deeply into the hunters forehead, almost invisibly.

It embedded so forcefully that it shattered the skull.

Wow

When did the dagger fly?

The remaining members froze in place as if petrified.

They feared that moving toward Kang-hoo could result in meeting the same fate as their fallen comrade.

You should have just scavenged the scraps within your means. Why did you take an interest in my cooking?

Im Im sorry!

Surrender came quickly, and dignity was promptly discarded.

Shaken by the death of a colleague and realizing the true fear, the Crocodile Birds quickly understood their place.

They deeply regretted their mistaken desire to become crocodiles, even for a brief moment.

Now, it was a matter of what Kang-hoo would choose to do.

He could kill all the remaining ones, or, not wanting to waste his energy on trivial matters, spare them.

But sadly, they were not appetizing prey.

None of them had a proper Throne Contract. In other words, they were mere small fries.

Just then

?

Kang-hoo tensed up, feeling a sudden tingling sensation.

The dungeon that had exploded was right ahead. By distance, it was about 300 meters away.

The entrance wasnt far off, but he sensed an unusual aura.

Why isnt it a dispersal flow?

Kang-hoo sensed a wave pattern much more chaotic than the mana he had detected from the dungeon earlier.

Normally, after an explosion, the mana waves should have stabilized, but

He perceived a complex and tangled flow of mana.

It seemed that only Kang-hoo noticed this, as other hunters around him eagerly rushed towards the dungeon.

In the distance, hunters from the Kenax group were also assembling in significant numbers.

It was natural for them to hurry to the scene to clean up after the explosion.

At that moment

This is the real deal.

Without hesitation, Kang-hoo activated the second stage of his protective measures. He had a gut feeling.

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Swoosh! Boom!

A suction effect preceded a massive explosion, as if drawing everything nearby into it.

The previous explosion in the dungeon was merely a prelude.

This was the actual detonation.

Kooong!

Kugh!

That was a narrow escape.

It was a truly close call; the protective barrier from Defense Stage Two barely absorbed the shockwave.

Had he deployed only a simple protective barrier, he would have sustained injuries from such a powerful explosion.

The calamity didnt end there.

Squang!

The support was so immense that it made the backing from other constellations seem insignificant.

[Crazy.]

The reaction of the Dimension Plunderer was immediate and sharply edged.

Hadnt the Strategist of the Wasteland already been a potential main constellation competitor?

Now a higher-ranked constellation had appeared, making it impossible not to feel heated.

Huh. My worth is rising.

Kang-hoo smirked.

Just by diligently engaging in everything, his value had skyrocketed beyond belief.

The once clear master-servant relationship between the Dimension Plunderer and Kang-hoo was reversing. Or rather, it had already reversed. The Dimension Plunderer just didnt want to admit it.

Kang-hoo left the Hongcheon Liberation Area.

All events within the liberation area had been stopped due to the aftermath of the dungeon explosion.

Additionally, he had already reaped benefits from the Death Match, and with the markets closed for now, there was nothing left to gain.

He had taken everything he required.

He had formed a bond with Emilia and acquired a useful ring.

Moreover, with his recollection of Park Sang-oh, he easily amassed 300 billion won.

By successfully handling the dungeon explosion, he even attracted the attention of a high-ranking constellation.

Things were going exceptionally well, almost too well to believe.

After departing from the Hongcheon Liberation Area, Kang-hoo made a beeline for Seoul.

He had learned that Park Min-sungs parents had already flown into the country via Gimpo Airport.

He had been puzzled by how they managed to arrive so swiftly from the UK, but it turned out they were in Japan.

It appeared they had planned something when they decided to go to Japan.

Still, considering their sons roots were in South Korea, their move was somewhat unfortunate.

In the meantime, Kim Su-kyungs mercenary group reached out to him.

He had thought his time in Seoul would be constrained, but now there was a change in plans.

Yes, this is Jung Sun-kyu.

This is Kim Su-kyung. Ive confirmed the information with Lee Ye-rin, but this is our first direct conversation.

Has there been a change in plans?

They were scheduled to meet the following day.

Typically, barring any changes, meetings would commence in person.

The target has extended their stay in the dungeon. We need to delay our plans.

I understand. How does this affect the subsequent schedule?

Lets reschedule for three days from now.

Understood. Ill see you then.

With that, the brief call concluded.

The previously tight schedule now had some breathing room.

With no urgency in dealing with Jeon Jong-du, there was no need to hasten.

Perhaps I should take some time to study the Era of Barbarians here?

The meeting regarding Park Min-sungs parents wasnt expected to be lengthy.

Given the three-day cushion provided by Kim Su-kyung, even if he finished todays obligations in Seoul, he would still have two days to spare.

With no urgent requests to handle or places he needed to visit,

he thought it might be good to quickly learn the Era of Barbarians using the skill book tricks like before.

He could rent the Baltman Dungeon again from the Onnuri Guild near Suwon Station.

If not, he had second and third plans, so there seemed to be no issues.

Kang-hoo, who had just stopped at a rest area, opened his smartphone to check the secure email from Lee Ye-rin.

It contained information about Park Min-sungs parents, whom he would meet in the morning.

Who could they be, these named hunters in the UK with such high status?

With just the condition of being named, there were too many possibilities for Kang-hoo to easily guess.

And the moment he checked the email:

Spitfire Guild. The master and deputy master of this guild are Park Min-sungs parents?

Two prominent hunters appeared, exceeding his expectations.

The Spitfire, a UK-based adventure guild, was owned by Park Min-sungs adoptive parents.

For Kang-hoo, it was a moment that could potentially open paths not only to Japan but also to the UK.