A S-Class Hunter With Great Agility - Chapter 49

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Chapter 49: Island of ? (4)

 

‘A mid boss?’

 

I raised my head to look at its form. Its appearance wasn’t different from the others. However, the problem was its size. It looked twice as large as the boss-level goblin from the dungeon break.

In other words, overwhelming intimidation.

The monster extended its finned arms and toppled the surrounding trees.

 

Kwaaaaang—!

 

“Ugh, everyone duck!”

 

Woo Dong-ho shouted loudly. The Blue Dragon hunters all crouched down in unison, avoiding the flying debris.

 

“It’s a fish-type monster called a Sahagin. To think this was their habitat…”

 

Lee Cheong-ryu made a hand visor and looked at its form.

At that moment, the monster lifted its heavy foot and stomped toward us. The view was instantly covered with thick dust clouds.

Lee Cheong-ryu jumped backward to avoid the attack. I also stepped back at the same time.

 

‘Ugh, it’s fast.’

 

It was a terrifying speed.

 

“Are you really not going to participate, Lee Cheong-ryu? This doesn’t seem like it’s just a difficult level.”

 

Whiiiii—

 

My long robe fluttered in the wind created by the dust clouds. Lee Cheong-ryu answered indifferently.

 

“If I interfere.”

 

He said that while bringing his hand down toward the floor. A navy blue energy rippled from his palm.

 

“It’ll end too quickly.”

 

Hwaak—

 

Simultaneously, gates opened. Multiple circular navy blue gates began appearing in clusters.

Their positions were all beneath the feet of several smaller Sahagins.

 

Kiryuk, kiiiii—!

 

Several Sahagins that had been fighting with the Blue Dragon guild members fell straight into the gates.

 

“There! That should be enough, right? Handle the rest yourselves!”

“Yes, understood!”

“Please get rid of a few more!”

 

Lee Cheong-ryu lifted his hand from the floor, stood up, and dusted off his palms.

The monsters had completely disappeared, leaving only four or five behind.

 

‘…What a truly overpowered skill.’

 

I made an expression of disbelief.

 

“So where do they all go?”

“I sent them somewhere nice.”

 

Lee Cheong-ryu smiled refreshingly.

 

“Our guild branch’s training ground.”

“…Excuse me?”

“I hope they’ll welcome them.”

 

This person is a demon. A hell instructor, something like that.

I thought I could hear the screams of Blue Dragon hunters from somewhere.

 

“Damn, this thing is too strong!”

“First bind it, we need attacks to work before we can fight!”

“Anyone who can use binding skills?!”

 

Kuung, kagagagak. Kwang!

 

The shouts of hunters fighting the giant Sahagin kept coming. I touched my scabbard while watching the scene.

 

“Not going to fight?”

“…Should I?”

“You fought really well earlier.”

 

Lee Cheong-ryu’s suspicious gaze.

I deliberately answered in a monotone.

 

“I was just trying to rescue them because it seemed dangerous. If I’m the supervisor, I should do that role properly.”

 

Blue Dragon was certainly struggling, but unlike the sea, this was a place with secured visibility and footing. It had become even safer with Lee Cheong-ryu’s earlier interference.

There was no need for me to join this battle right away.

Getting out of here comes first. I recalled the flower I had left behind.

 

“And…”

 

I grasped the handle of the Spirit General Sword.

 

Sring.

 

The sharp blade slid out of the scabbard.

 

“Lightning Flash.”

 

Crackle.

 

Lightning wrapped around my entire body. I accepted the tingling energy I felt at my fingertips, bent my knees, and leaped into the air.

This entire process happened in less than a second. It was truly lightning-fast speed.

 

“I should also step forward and…”

 

In an instant, the sahagin’s face appeared before my eyes. It looked like a mix of fish and goblin.

I swung my wrist and twisted the sword’s direction. The blade was extending precisely toward that fish-man’s shoulder.

 

Slash.

 

One shoulder was severed.

 

Thud.

 

A massive arm fell to the floor.

 

“What was that just now?!”

“Good, that’s it. Quickly begin the next attack—!”

 

The Blue Dragon Hunters didn’t notice my intervention. It was that fast, in the blink of an eye.

I landed and turned around. Then I met eyes with Lee Cheong-ryu and smiled slightly.

 

“It would end too quickly.”

 

Lee Cheong-ryu’s eyes lit up with interest. Then he spoke playfully.

 

“Right, you should stay out of it. My kids won’t get proper training.”

 

Did he understand? I gauged Lee Cheong-ryu’s reaction.

 

Bang, crash!

Clang clang clang!

 

The sounds of the Blue Dragon Hunters continuing their battle could be heard. They were all focused, unleashing attacks relentlessly.

 

I asked quite impulsively.

 

“If a situation arises where guild members are on the verge of death, will you step in?”

“Hm?”

“Not everyone is at the appropriate level for this training. Even earlier on the ship… We were lucky to encounter less mature specimens, but that one is truly fully grown. I felt it when I cut its shoulder. It’s strong.”

 

That was truly an A-rank monster. Even if things were fine for now, lives could be lost in a moment of carelessness.

 

“I’m not fond of horrific scenes.”

 

I didn’t want to see such things.

 

Lee Cheong-ryu tilted his head slightly with an expressionless face and said, “Hmm.”

 

“I believe in them.”

“…?”

“In those I’ve chosen.”

 

Lee Cheong-ryu snapped his thumb and middle finger together. Instantly, the blind sahagin’s scales that were flying toward Woo Dong-ho at the battle scene disappeared beyond dimensions.

 

“Well, I’ll help to this extent, but basically… I didn’t bring everyone to an A-rank dungeon for nothing. I brought them because they’re guys who can handle it, even if it’s tough and overwhelming.”

 

Lee Cheong-ryu’s eyes sparkled as he watched the guild members in battle.

 

“It’s a fight with both feet on the ground, facing just one monster, so they’ll definitely be able to do it. Then… how much will they grow? I enjoy watching that.”

“…”

“The Association has done enough work. Leave this to us. You can go take a longer walk if you want.”

 

Then he smiled brightly. Lee Cheong-ryu truly had the face of someone who believed.

He was saying it was faith, not indifference.

 

‘…I still don’t completely understand, but.’

 

I pushed the Spirit General Sword into its scabbard.

 

“Understood. I’ll… stay back without getting in the way.”

 

This was enough.

…For now, withdrawing here would be wise. I had my original purpose as well.

 

* * *

 

The fight proceeded chaotically. All the Blue Dragon guild members were captivated by the battle. Lee Cheong-ryu also gave instructions to the hunters with a serious expression.

 

“Everyone’s attack casting speed is slow. Move faster.”

“Yes!”

“Especially Woo Dong-ho, your crossbow aiming accuracy is dropping!”

 

Indeed, S-rank was S-rank. Very detailed instructions were given. The hunters grumbled but steadily accepted those instructions.

When Kim Se-min’s skill mimicking a hunter who handled fireballs extended, I hid my body further.

 

“They can’t see me from here, right?”

| You’re perfectly hidden. Are you really going to leave that behind? |

“I have something important to do first.”

 

‘The time given is until the mid boss battle ends.’

 

Before then, I had to achieve my objective.

 

“Lightning Flash.”

 

Bzzt.

My body rode the flow of electric current. I quickly ran through the grass field. I pushed through the path I had come from once again.

Before long, I was able to find the cave I had seen earlier.

 

* * *

 

“….”

 

The Lightning Flash skill certainly had incredible speed. Once I wrapped my body in it and started running, even I found it difficult to stop.

And this was the result.

 

‘Ah, seriously.’

 

Something was pressed against my chin.

 

“…Why, are you going to kill me?”

 

I raised both hands and asked. A sharp spear was aimed at my chin.

It was the two Sahagins that had been guarding the cave entrance from earlier.

 

Kieek, kik!

 

The Sahagin thrust its spear threateningly as if demanding I reveal my identity.

I reached out and grabbed the spear tightly.

 

Kieek?

 

“What’s with the ‘kieek,’ damn it.”

 

Crunch.

 

The Sahagin’s spear crumpled mercilessly in my grip. I pulled the spear away completely and threw it to the ground. Clang.

The Sahagin that lost its spear stepped backward. I stood up, brushing the dust off my combat suit.

 

Kiieek?

 

The other Sahagin that witnessed the property destruction scene tilted its head in confusion.

 

“I need something from that cave.”

 

I pointed at the large cave.

The two Sahagins looked at each other’s faces alternately, then made strange sounds. They seemed to have figured out the intruder’s purpose.

 

Kiiiieek!

 

If I had to translate that, it would be something like: Get lost! Back off, you wicked human!

I let out a small sigh and moved my hand to my scabbard.

 

“Lightning Flash.”

 

Swoosh.

 

In an instant, one Sahagin’s head fell off.

 

 

The silver blade was soaked with blood.

Drip. I shook off the blood and cracked my neck. I should warm up my body a bit.

 

Kieek, kiieek! Kik?

 

“Can’t you guys speak human language? There are some who can.”

 

The voice that scratched at my ears in a spine-chilling way kept expressing confusion. I narrowed my brow and strode toward it.

The Sahagin hesitated and backed away.

But soon, as if it had made some decision, it gripped its spear tightly and charged at me.

 

Kyaaaak!

 

Splash, splash.

The webbed feet ran across the dirt.

 

“Can’t do it? That’s unfortunate.”

 

Swoosh.

 

The second head was cut off.

 

This time, blood splattered slightly on my cheek. It had a fishy smell. I wiped the blood away with my long robe’s sleeve.

The fish’s blood was the same red color as humans. It made me feel a bit unpleasant.

 

“…Are there no more now.”

 

I passed by the fallen corpses and approached the cave.

 

Step, step.

 

The dark interior….

What was illuminating the inside was a blue flower.

 

‘Found it.’

 

Now I just needed to pick this and blend back in with the Blue Dragon party. After that, it would be smooth sailing.

I stepped into the cave.

 

However….

 

“…?”

 

The flower wasn’t the only thing illuminating the cave.

I unconsciously took a step back.

 

“…!”

 

Damn it.

They gave me this kind of request?

 

 

I should have asked more details back then. I should have grabbed the Association President by the collar and demanded he tell me everything, asking why he didn’t know.

He never mentioned there would be something like this.

 

【Grrrrrrrr…】

 

Something glinted in the pitch-black darkness.

Two eyes. Radiating golden light.

From within the shadows, it slowly revealed itself.

 

I ignored the cold sweat running down my face and gripped the Spirit General Sword’s handle even tighter.

The sahagin weren’t guarding the flower.

They were guarding that thing.

That being.

 

【Grrrrrr!】

 

It was a dragon.

A white dragon covered in pure white scales.

The crouching dragon spread its wings.

 

Kwarrrrrrng—!

 

The cave was collapsing. The Dragon’s Lair that had been hiding the flower revealed itself.

I twisted the corner of my mouth into a smile.

 

This place was Dragon Island.

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