A S-Class Hunter With Great Agility - Chapter 15

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Chapter 15: Hunter Registration (3)

 

“Huff, huff. Gasp.”

 

My stamina was 10.

Why the hell was the balance like this?

I had never regretted not going to the gym while working as a shaman as much as I did today. I was completely out of breath.

Running on a treadmill while dodging flying balls.

 

‘Crazy, what kind of test is this?’

 

Running was hard enough, but with balls flying at invisible speeds, I couldn’t keep my wits about me.

I didn’t dodge a single ball. Eventually, my face was covered with marks from being hit by balls.

 

“Pfft, puhaha.”

 

I could see Jung Su-hyuk barely holding back his laughter.

I wanted to punch those hunters who cheated with paperwork 20 years ago just once.

 

‘You could just copy the status window onto paper with a pencil and be done with it, so why is this so hard?’

 

Damn it, shit.

 

“…Are you alright?”

“Ah, haha. This is driving me crazy. Wasn’t there some kind of mistake?”

“….”

 

And what made me even angrier was showing this pathetic state in front of that bastard. I gritted my teeth and barely managed to get up from where I had collapsed.

Jung Su-jin’s voice carried a tone of bewilderment.

 

“So, Hunter Eun Hae-dam.”

“…Yes.”

“You almost single-handedly cleared the Life Dungeon…”

“….”

“And you saved more than half of the raid members.”

“….”

“According to the report from Hunter Kang In-ho, you used powerful fire attribute skills…”

 

Yes, that’s all correct. It’s all correct, but…

I barely swallowed my tears.

You see, I’ve served gods before? Gods are originally fair. People can’t be perfect…

 

“Your stamina, strength, and agility stats all came out as 10.”

“Yes…”

 

Even as Jung Su-jin said this, she maintained a tone that suggested she couldn’t believe the results.

For me, it was a result I had 100% confidence in, so I could only accept it.

 

‘Ah, I want to go home.’

 

I barely caught my breath and tried to calm my breathing.

 

“We’ll move on to skill measurement. There’s a method using the system tutorial, and there’s a method using virtual reality to summon monsters.”

 

Jung Su-jin explained while extending her fingers.

 

“We usually recommend the latter for safety reasons, but the tutorial is more accurate. Which would you prefer?”

“Ah…”

 

I recalled a few days ago.

When the status window first appeared before my eyes. I remembered the situation where I pressed ‘agree to all’ without knowing anything.

And the giant snake and tiger that appeared…

 

“I’ve already done that one, so I’ll go with the latter.”

“What? The tutorial…?”

 

Jung Su-jin asked back in confusion, but I could only smile awkwardly. I didn’t want to mention the fact that I had stupidly pressed yes mindlessly.

 

“…You’re really quite unique. Usually, someone who awakened not long ago would find it difficult to complete the tutorial…”

 

Jung Su-jin seemed to want more explanation, but I kept my mouth shut.

 

‘So this is why Choi Yu-il was so shocked.’

 

I completely went in headfirst without any preparation.

 

“Yes, then we’ll proceed with virtual reality.”

 

She pressed a large button on the wall firmly.

 

Wooooong—

 

Soon, vibrations could be felt from all directions. Before long, a hemispherical dome formed around us.

 

“Hunter Jung Su-hyuk and I will be up above, so please deploy your skills one by one here. Please choose any weapon you need from these.”

 

Various types of weapons were prepared on one side.

 

“Once the monster is generated, you can start…”

“Ah. Wait a moment.”

 

Jung Su-jin was going on with her explanation when Jung Su-hyuk interrupted.

His face still had that expression full of amusement.

 

“Why make it so complicated? I’m here.”

“What?”

“Hunter Eun Hae-dam… pfft. Sir.”

“….”

“Why don’t you just have a match with me?”

 

Naturally, wrinkles formed on my forehead.

I forcibly lifted the corners of my mouth.

 

‘Oh my, what delightful words to hear.’

 

“Ha, that sounds great.”

“No. Wait a moment! If you measure it that way, the precision will…”

“Please step outside for a moment.”

 

I stopped Jung Su-jin, who was trying to intervene. Please leave.

 

‘I’m going to kill that bastard and go to Hell.’

 

I’ll get to meet King Yama when I go to Hell!

 

“….”

 

Jung Su-jin seemed hesitant but soon stepped back from her position.

I watched as she partially released the barrier and went outside.

Right, my physical strength is 10? That’s laughable. Even I find it funny.

But mocking it right in front of someone’s face is a different matter entirely.

Jung Su-hyuk stepped away from me and walked a few steps.

The distance between us widened, creating a complete confrontation.

 

“Was the Zombie Dungeon just pure luck?”

“Is that so?”

“No, I was actually looking forward to it. I wondered if a rival had appeared for me, who’s being spotlighted as Eden’s next promising talent…”

“What nonsense.”

 

Looking at him, he uses a long sword, doesn’t he?

There’s a Divine Spirit that comes to mind.

I selected a long sword similar to Jung Su-hyuk’s from among the various weapons hanging there.

Then I immediately pulled out the scabbard, threw it away, and gripped the sword.

 

“Divine Descent Ritual.”

 

Wind began to blow.

 

* * *

 

Jung Su-hyuk looked arrogant and triumphant.

 

What could no longer be called wind—something like a small whirlwind—filled the dome.

The whirlwind made hair flutter and even shook one’s vision. Even so, Jung Su-hyuk only slowly drew his weapon.

 

“Well, I haven’t been awakened for very long either. But since it’s not as short as yours, let me say a few words.”

“….”

“There are too many people in this world who live by luck. Hunters are no exception.”

 

I silently listened to his talk. Was he planning to lecture me?

 

“Using some cunning to bring something down and thinking it’s entirely their own skill.”

 

Jung Su-hyuk made eye contact once, as if he was referring to me.

 

“Or having pointless greed when they don’t have the ability.”

 

His gaze shifted to the observation room where Jung Su-jin was.

A look of disdain.

 

“I wonder.”

 

I only responded indifferently. Jung Su-hyuk didn’t care and continued his long sermon.

 

“My goodness, luck in a world settled by strength? Is that really the right thing to say in the Hunter ecosystem? Those who live that way are bound to be weeded out eventually. Hunters are beings who can do nothing without talent.”

 

Pfft. I let out a deflating laugh.

 

“…What.”

“Ah, sorry. It was just a bit funny.”

 

So…

 

“You’re saying that you’re overflowing with talent… right now?”

“Well, I’m not exactly asserting that, but if we’re being specific…”

“Ah. That’s enough.”

 

Why so many words.

 

“We’ll know once we fight.”

 

I quickly moved my body forward. The enhanced agility stat made it possible.

 

Whoosh.

 

The distance closed in an instant. I pulled the hand gripping the sword’s handle into my chest. This was to fold my arm and then strike the moment I extended it.

The long sword was an unfamiliar weapon—though what weapon would be familiar—but thanks to the Divine Spirit I’d received, I could handle it skillfully.

 

“Please take care of me, Divine Spirit.”

| Indeed. It’s been a while since I’ve wielded a sword. |

 

The solemn voice echoing in my head filled me with confidence.

Though this spirit was skilled in both close combat and ranged fighting, in close combat using swords, this one was definitely a cut above.

 

| You must watch the movements to the very end. |

“Yes.”

 

Even while launching my attack, I never blinked my eyes.

 

Whoosh—!

 

I extended my sword and aimed the blade toward Jung Su-hyuk’s chest.

 

“Battle of Hongshan.”

 

A deep navy blue aura gathered around the blade.

The sword immediately condensed that aura, adding to the blade’s sharpness. I didn’t stop the sword covered in navy blue.

 

Kagagak!

 

The sword’s aura shot out rapidly. Jung Su-hyuk barely dodged that aura.

 

“…!”

 

I landed in the position where Jung Su-hyuk had been standing just moments before.

 

‘As expected, he’s incredibly fast.’

 

That wasn’t an attack that should have been dodgeable. So this is what A-rank means.

 

“…Oh.”

 

Jung Su-hyuk seemed surprised. Of course he’d be surprised—just moments ago, this person couldn’t even handle a single flying ball.

He looked at me with a hint of bewilderment.

 

“So you’re this type of person?”

 

However, he quickly returned to his usual expression and smiled.

I looked at Jung Su-hyuk’s face with an emotionless expression.

 

“Yes, well. I suppose so.”

 

Soon Jung Su-hyuk leaped up from his position. His jumping power was considerable.

He readjusted his grip on his long sword. Then he thrust it forward openly.

 

Swish—!

 

It was clearly a thrusting stance, not a slashing one.

 

‘Fencing?’

 

I had noticed that the blade was unusually thin.

Looking again, it really wasn’t the commonly used thickness. It was thinner metal than that.

 

| Is it a foreign sword? |

“It seems that way.”

 

Clang—!

 

My test sword clashed with Jung Su-hyuk’s unique weapon.

Whether it was because it was equipment belonging to an Eden Hunter, or thanks to Jung Su-hyuk’s skill. Despite the difference in thickness, it only bent slightly without breaking. With my current strength, the impact should have been considerable.

Jung Su-hyuk spoke while his arm trembled quite a bit.

 

“Your basic stats are terrible, but when you activate your skill, you’re at this level. You have a strange skill, don’t you?”

“How about calling it amazing instead of strange?”

“Strange is strange—!”

 

Jung Su-hyuk deflected my sword. However, there was no clashing sound. It was because I had released my strength at that moment.

 

“What.”

 

Jung Su-hyuk’s sword lost balance and wavered.

I didn’t miss that opening.

 

“Battle of Hongshan.”

 

Thud.

 

My sword was embedded in the dome’s wall.

It was a precarious position. If he had moved just a little more, the place the blade would have reached would have been Jung Su-hyuk’s neck.

 

“…Haha.”

 

Jung Su-hyuk tried to laugh as if nothing happened, but I knew.

I could see irritation seeping out from his eyes.

 

“You should have been more careful.”

 

I mocked him from close to Jung Su-hyuk’s face and pulled out my sword.

 

Clang—

 

Jung Su-hyuk aimed his thin sword and gritted his teeth.

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