A S-Class Hunter With Great Agility - Chapter 8

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Chapter 8: B-Grade Zombie Dungeon (3)

 

“You can do it? How?”

“When the sky falls, there’s always a hole to escape through.”

“Am I the only one who can’t see that hole?”

 

Even as Baek Kyul asked that, his expression showed a hint of expectation.

Well, who would want to die? Especially at his age.

 

“Mountain Lord.”

| Yes. |

“Another ability has appeared.”

 

When I said that, the Mountain Lord approached. He looked at me quietly and said simply.

 

| Can you do it? |

“…Yes.”

| Then that’s enough. |

 

Then he turned his gaze away from me.

 

“Whew…”

 

I took a deep breath.

 

“Mr. Kang In-ho. Could you lend me your axe for a moment?”

“How do you know my name…? No, uh, yes yes. I understand.”

 

Since I had no weapon at the moment, it was an unavoidable choice. Kang In-ho seemed to hesitate for a moment, but soon handed me the axe.

I’m sorry. I’ll use it cleanly.

 

‘Ugh, it’s incredibly heavy.’

 

Plus, the handle was so long it looked more like the Grim Reaper’s scythe than an axe.

I barely managed to grip the axe with my hands and planted the shaft on the ground for support.

 

Crash!

 

The monsters were still rampaging behind the ice barrier.

Looking at that scene, I formed my own hypothesis.

 

‘I’m certain. If Spirit Summoning consumes a lot of mana to maintain the god’s form… then Divine Descent Ritual, which doesn’t need to maintain a physical form, should consume less.’

 

 

Since I hadn’t tried it yet, it was a gamble for now, but I decided to place my bet.

 

“Summon Dismissal.”

 

Swoosh.

 

The Mountain Lord disappeared without a trace from where he had been.

The ice barrier was the same. As soon as I dismissed the summon, the ice began to melt and flow down.

I pulled out the one remaining potion from my Shaman Robes sleeve.

 

‘How much does this thing even cost… Let’s do well, please.’

 

I couldn’t pay it back even if I performed several rituals. So I have to at least save that guy’s life.

I opened the cap with one hand and downed it in one gulp. Gulp.

Instantly, I felt the mana that had been around 30-40 rapidly filling up.

 

 

I wiped my lips with the back of my hand.

Crash. The glass bottle thrown to the floor shattered.

 

‘Now… then.’

 

“…Divine Descent Ritual.”

 

Whoooosh—

 

Humans have revered fire since ancient times. What cannot be easily understood becomes an object of fear and, at the same time, something to be worshipped.

To humans, fire spirits have long been— objects of both terror and faith.

Wind began to swirl around me.

If I summoned King Yama, I would probably collapse instantly. My vessel is still too small to contain that level of power.

Still…

Then the next choice is, after all, already decided.

 

Banished from Heaven, having lost his lightning.

 

The wind took on a reddish-orange hue.

 

But he burned the hundred thousand soldiers of the demon army.

 

“Fire Virtue True Lord.”

 

Then it would be him.

 

Whiiiiiiii—

 

The wind that had been swirling around surged upward violently.

The wind that blew like a typhoon, enveloping me, was enough to make the surrounding Hunters panic.

Kang In-ho covered his face with his armored arm, and Baek Kyul pulled his hoodie over his head. The female Hunter in the cloak stepped back hesitantly.

 

“What’s happening all of a sudden…!”

“Dude, what are you trying to do!”

“B-be careful, everyone!”

 

I felt heat rising near my heart.

My shaman robes fluttered, and my hair lifted and fell with the wind. A burning sensation began to touch my fingertips.

When I summoned the Mountain Lord, the surroundings had been ice-cold, but this was completely opposite energy. It was hot.

 

“Haa—”

 

When I opened my mouth slightly, heat escaped. White steam filled my vision.

The skill seemed to have been cast successfully.

The arm holding the axe instantly forgot its weight.

I lightly gripped the axe, nearly as big as my body, with both hands and sharpened the blade.

 

 

‘…! 171….’

 

As expected, my mana didn’t decrease much. The advantages and disadvantages of the two skills were indeed clear.

Spirit Summoning consumed a lot of mana but caused no direct physical damage, while Divine Descent Ritual consumed less but required direct combat.

 

…Then someday, what would happen if I used both at once?

 

| Kahahaha! You’ve summoned me! |

 

Then a hearty laugh echoed in my head.

 

‘Ugh, this feels strange.’

 

“It’s my first time meeting you, divine spirit.”

| Hahaha! Good! I was just feeling stiff! Perfect timing! |

 

True to his fiery nature, the spirit seemed to find the battlefield quite enjoyable.

 

“Then I’ll be counting on you.”

| Haha, you have good manners! |

 

It was a unique reaction. I said that and raised the corners of my mouth.

I felt much more fulfilled than before when my physical stats had been rock bottom.

 

Right, zombie dungeon.

Let’s burn it down.

 

Fire Virtue True Lord’s temperament seemed to mix with mine. This situation was incredibly delightful.

Heat rose even in my widened eyes, and I grinned, baring my teeth.

 

“Fire Virtue Flame, Blaze.”

 

Whoosh!

 

The axe was wrapped in bright red flames.

I leaped into the air and swung my weapon. Flames poured out from the rapidly swung axe.

 

Whoooosh—

 

I may not look it, but I was once called a prodigy shaman. In an era when spiritual power was disappearing, my period as a child disciple was envied by many shamans.

 

‘Whether it’s a system or whatever, Divine Descent Ritual is still a skill that receives a god.’

 

Finding the god’s senses at once wasn’t that difficult.

 

Crack!

 

Several monsters in front of me fell to my axe strikes.

The blazing flames burned all the monsters that merely resembled sunflowers and roses.

 

“What’s wrong with you all?”

 

I stepped forward boldly. I could feel the small monsters that had been rampaging with confidence in their vitality now backing away.

 

‘So they do have brains.’

 

I hardened my expression and kicked off the ground. Then I stepped on one sunflower monster’s head and jumped up.

 

“You guys are for later.”

 

Again.

 

“Fire Virtue Flame, Blaze.”

 

The flame-wrapped axe spun freely in both hands. Swoosh— I heard the sound of cutting through air.

 

| Kahahaha! Excellent! |

 

Whether it was my laughter or Fire Virtue True Lord’s laughter. The joyful voice rang in my head and the axe became even more free.

The giant monster spotted me flying right up to its face.

The monster quickly pulled its right stem over as if trying to protect its heart.

 

“Oh, what a little trick.”

 

But this is the fire of a god. Such tricks won’t work.

 

Swooosh—!

 

I brought down the axe. The charging axe cut right through the monster’s arm.

 

Kieek—!

Keu, keueek—! Kiik!

 

Starting from the severed stem, a fire began to spread. The flames on the flower gradually grew larger.

It was a divine disaster. Made of bright red flames.

 

‘So this is why they said compatibility is important.’

 

The Mountain Lord definitely had better stats. But the result was completely different.

The monster that should have immediately healed its wounds and attacked again like before showed no signs of recovery.

 

 

‘As expected, attacks consume less mana too.’

 

It seemed better to mainly use Divine Descent Ritual before fully replenishing my mana.

 

“What is that…?”

“Is this even possible?”

 

I glanced back to see three hunters standing there in a daze.

Awakened today, and unregistered. Even if he’s an acquaintance of the guild leader…

 

‘This is trouble. This will be hard to explain.’

 

I scratched my head and leaped up once more, gripping the axe.

 

“Still, I need to finish this.”

 

Because I have something to check the moment that thing dies.

 

‘The heart this time.’

 

Even though I’m a rookie hunter who doesn’t even know if monsters have hearts?

 

“Fire virtue flame, blaze!”

 

I held the axe vertically like someone chopping firewood and aimed precisely. Then I brought it down with all my strength.

 

Crack—!

 

The center of the flower split in half. Whoosh, simultaneously Fire Virtue True Lord’s flames completely devoured the monster.

 

 

Swoosh.

 

I landed with a light movement.

It was overflowing with vitality, but the actual aura I felt was weaker than the White Flower Snake. Is this the difference between B-rank and A-rank?

 

‘My stats increased too.’

 

My mana stat increased a little as well. It definitely seemed certain that stats grow the more monsters you kill.

 

‘And…’

 

One more thing.

 

 

“…As expected.”

 

When I kill monsters using skills, the Main Quest’s achievement rate goes up.

Then is it really possible? If I fill up all those numbers, could it really…?

I clenched my hand tightly.

 

‘Let’s focus on the present for now.’

 

With this, I’ve accomplished one of my purposes for coming here. Now that I’ve figured out the confusing achievement conditions for the Main Quest, it was time to move to the next step.

 

“Everyone, this is finished so we should now—”

 

I looked around once at the scenery that had become a complete sea of fire and turned around.

 

“We need to find the other party members… Everyone?”

 

Everyone was staring at me. With their mouths hanging wide open.

 

‘Hmm.’

 

Did I show off too much after all? What kind of hunter am I when I don’t even have a license yet?

A shaman who used to shake bells in the corner of a room doing fortune readings seems to have gotten too carried away…

 

“Um, well…”

 

I approached closer, intending to offer a free fortune reading coupon as an apology.

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