Chapter 93: Level 100 (4)

Chapter 93: Level 100 (4)

I understand.

Kang-hoo nodded.

The Kashimar Guild was the one that had manipulated Jajangs Osho Mercenary Corps from behind the scenes, effectively treating them like mere extensions of their own power.

This was because Nikolai Strakh, the master of the Kashimar Guild, was considered a superior counterpart to Jeon Jong-du.

Jeon Jong-du had revered him as a master, a sentiment only possible because their dispositions were nearly identical.

However, Kang-hoo was curious about the sudden mention of the Kashimar Guild.

He would have understood if Kim Su-kyung, who had fought alongside him, had brought it up.

But it was surprising that Jeon Se-hyuk, who seemed unrelated, mentioned the guild associated with the Osho Mercenary Corps.

Realizing that his mention might seem out of the blue, Jeon Se-hyuk explained his reason.

Its not about anything else. Originally, a partner who was supposed to be with us has been kidnapped by that guild.

The Kashimar Guild?

Yes, thats correct. The dungeon were heading to requires three people to synchronize, and now were one short.

Naturally, there would be a gap since the dungeon required three people to work together, but they were down to two.

The Kashimar Guild was even worse than the Osho Mercenary Corps.

If the Osho Mercenary Corps were like neighborhood thugs, then the Kashimar Guild was a well-organized, giant criminal organization.

Moreover, their external facade was so polished that their reputation was as commendable as the Jeonghwa Guilds.n0ve(l)bi(n.)co/m

Especially since they had solid connections within the Russian political sphere, they were almost universally praised in Russia.

Kang-hoo, having never met the kidnapped hunter, was curious about their fate.

Have you confirmed their survival?

Yes, we contacted them yesterday. We sent the money they demanded, and for now, theyve kept them alive.

Jeon Se-hyuks expression was grave.

Kept them alive.

Because the money sent to the Kashimar Guild translated into time for the hostages life.

Once that time passed, the Kashimar Guild would either trade the hostage or use them as a test subject.

Becoming a human hunter weapon, like Bejumie, was also a frequent occurrence.

Seeing Kang-hoos bitter expression, Jeon Se-hyuk continued.

I would like to go there myself and smash everything, but realistically, its impossible.

Cant this be resolved through Mr. Lee Hyun-seok?

Kang-hoos question held significance for Jeon Se-hyuk, who shared a brotherly bond with Lee Hyun-seok.

In fact, Lee Hyun-seok had more connections and influence with guilds abroad than domestically, including in Russia.

Requesting help from Hyun-seok is too shameful, so Ive kept it a secret.

I miss you, brother Dong-jae

Then,

Ban Se-yeong mentioned the kidnapped hunters name, her eyes slightly reddened.

Dong-jae. It was not a name that could be specifically identified, nor was it very common.

Kang-hoo, familiar with the original story, remembered a name and cautiously asked.

Is this brother Dong-jae, Mr. Park Dong-jae, specialized in buff skills?

Oh! Yes, thats right. Do you know Dong-jae?

Just heard rumors among hunters.

Jeon Se-hyuk was surprised by the response, and Kang-hoo quickly provided a plausible explanation. It was a common occurrence, after all.

Kang-hoo was also slightly taken aback by his correct guess.

Park Dong-jae.

Known as the Frenzied Conductor, he was a very skilled buffer.

Next to it was the Haeohwa Guilds 5th training ground.

Before entering, they caught the eyes of hunters belonging to the Haeohwa Guild, all of whom greeted Jeon Se-hyuk respectfully.

Of course, they did not seem to recognize Kang-hoo standing next to Jeon Se-hyuk, as he wasnt a well-known face.

Once inside, they found a variety of expensive training facilities equipped.

There was also a simulation facility, featuring high-cost equipment that could replicate a virtual dungeon environment.

Additionally, nearly ten sets of high-end training suits equipped with highly sensitive sensors were prepared.

The array of top-tier equipment used to establish this training ground likely cost hundreds of billions of won.

Change into the training suits. Well set the training level to 300. Higher is better than lower.

Sounds good.

Kang-hoo accepted Jeon Se-hyuks suggestion.

Training inherently lacks the tension of real combat, leading to a potential drop in focus.

Thus, its common practice to intentionally set the difficulty a level or two higher.

After a while,

The training commenced.

The concept of the virtual training was set to evasion and sniping.

Given the maze dungeons composition with numerous long-range attacks, evasion was a necessary priority.

Sniping was crucial for Ban Se-yeong to ensure she could support Kang-hoo from the back, requiring prior verification.

The training, without breaks, lasted about 5 hours.

According to Jeon Se-hyuk, it was the first time they had trained for such an extended period.

Even when he had trained with Park Dong-jae in the past, they would be exhausted after about 3 hours.

However, Kang-hoo did not let out a single moan throughout the training, focusing intently and sweating silently.

After the training ended,

While Kang-hoo was showering off his sweat in a separate shower room, the remaining two exchanged words.

The topic of their conversation was Kang-hoo, who was not present.

Brother, did you see? Clean hits, zero damage. Its like the training results of Brother Sun-kyu.

I saw. Impressive.

Is impressive all you have to say? Not a single hit taken during training.

Others might have been more surprised. But Ive said it before, havent I? Jung Sun-kyu is an assassin whose skills deserve recognition.

Plus, he threw daggers twenty-nine times without missing once.

Skills and fundamentals dont lie.

Jeon Se-hyuk had known from the start that Kang-hoo was no ordinary individual.

He had subdued Kang Dong-hyuns hunting dog, Cha So-hee, in a one-on-one match, overcoming nearly triple the level difference.

From the start, he was a hunter of a different caliber, so his impressive performance paradoxically wasnt surprising.

It was expected.

Thinking of Kang-hoo as a replacement for Park Dong-jae without hesitation was for the same reason: proven skills.

Se-yeong needs someone with the ability to create a stage for her to excel on, like Shin Kang-hoo.

That was Jeon Se-hyuks thought.

For the sake of paving a smooth path for his cousins growth, the relationship with Kang-hoo was very important.

If they could later rescue and bring Park Dong-jae, he too wanted him by Kang-hoos side.

This was Jeon Se-hyuks conviction, honed by experiencing all manners of battles as a hunter.

The only thing Kang-hoo lacked was level. He already possessed potential and skills.

Ignoring such talent would be an unforgivable mistake.

It was a loss in itself.