A S-Class Hunter With Great Agility - Chapter 91

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Chapter 91: Misty Forest (1)

 

“But how did you understand the monsters’ language?”

“Ah, I used this for that. Our guild often carries rare items due to our nature…”

 

I casually asked Wi Seo-jin. I had been feeling uneasy about being the only one who could understand the elves’ words.

Wi Seo-jin showed me a red gem and explained. So this was a translation device. It was fortunate that I now had an excuse to give if anyone questioned me later.

 

“Ah, we’ve arrived.”

 

Soon the end of the underground came into view. Including Red Dog, we climbed the final steep stairs and could finally breathe the air outside the castle.

 

“Phew… We’re finally out.”

“Ah, that was exhausting. Honestly, if you have any conscience, you should give me more magic stones.”

 

Baek Kyul, who had used up a lot of stamina casting Heal, was breathing heavily.

 

‘I’d better not mention that other healer…’

 

What would have happened if I hadn’t dealt with Josephine beforehand? I accepted all of Baek Kyul’s grumbling.

 

Whoooosh—

 

A cool breeze touched my cheek.

The door leading underground must have been some kind of opening, as the forest we had been wandering through for the past few days spread out before us.

I spoke while keeping watch of the surroundings.

 

“We don’t know when the wolves might appear. Everyone be careful. Even though you’ve been treated, you’re not completely healed.”

“Don’t worry! I’m fine. I almost died trapped with no way out… Being able to fight is actually a relief.”

 

Wi Seo-jin responded with an enthusiastic tone instead.

She equipped a weapon with iron spikes protruding from her fist and heightened her alertness.

 

“Ah, come to think of it… Didn’t a dungeon break occur while we were trapped? I was worried about that the whole time.”

“The door you entered through has closed. I don’t know why… But anyway, so the bre-, that thing, hasn’t happened yet.”

 

Red Dog’s 2nd unit’s disappearance case ended as an unsolved mystery when the gate closed.

Whether thanks to that or because of it, fortunately no dungeon break had occurred from it yet.

 

‘…Though one might happen soon if we don’t kill the boss monster immediately.’

 

I gripped my divine sword, hoping Red Dog’s 2nd unit would become excellent allies.

At the same time, I asked Jisan-guk, who had been receiving Red Dog’s attention since earlier. She was scattering mist to survey the surroundings.

 

“How is it?”

| Hmm… |

“Please let me know immediately if you sense any unusual energy.”

 

This was what was good about Spirit Summoning. Being able to expand my range of activity beyond my own reach.

Jisan-guk continued extending her mist.

 

Sure enough.

 

| Ah, I found them. They’re approaching from over there. |

 

Rumble rumble rumble.

Crash.

Clatter. Clatter.

 

A group of elves poured out from a corner of the forest.

 

“What the hell, what’s that combination…?”

 

Baek Kyul held his head at the sight. And for good reason, since the elves were riding on what they considered their food ingredients…

 

【Over there, Lord!】

【Everyone capture the escapees!】

【Wahhh—!! Brave Dawn Elf!】

 

Lycans.

According to legend, a different race that had been tormenting elves for hundreds of years. So the heroes’ salvation was needed… and so on.

 

“Really, those things…”

 

I looked at the elves charging while riding on lycans’ backs with an incredulous expression.

 

“Poor things…”

 

In the midst of this, Choi Yu-il empathized with the lycans that were panting as they ran.

Well, I suppose I’d feel pity for the pigeons too if humans were riding carnivorous pigeons.

 

“Divine Spirit. I have two requests.”

 

However, I had to handle the urgent matter at hand. I briefly spoke to Jisan-guk.

 

| Yes. Tell me anything. |

“First, this guy and…”

 

I handed Baek Kyul over to her. Since he wasn’t part of the attack force, he needed a protector.

I also conveyed one plan in a whispering tone.

 

“And when I signal in a bit… could you do it like…?”

| Hmm, oh… Yes. That’s a good idea. Not a bad application, is it? |

“That’s a relief. Then I’m counting on you.”

 

I bowed politely and then patted Choi Yu-il’s shoulder.

 

“Let’s go.”

 

Choi Yu-il quickly came to his senses and nodded. His expression changed completely as he gripped his bow.

 

“You take the left. I’ll…”

 

I pointed to the left where the Elf Tribe was swarming in groups. Then I turned my head toward the largest Lycan.

 

“I need to handle that thing.”

 

The Elf Lord was sitting atop the Lycan.

Arrogant purple eyes looked down at me.

 

I met its gaze with an emotionless face.

 

“….”

 

Soon, white sea fog rose between the Lord and me.

As the ocean mist obscured the vision of others, the Lord tilted its head in puzzlement.

 

【Hmm? Walking in on your own feet. And alone at that.】

 

I aimed my Spirit General Sword at the Lord’s neck.

 

“I have… quite a lot to discuss with you.”

 

Honestly, it would be strange not to notice by now.

 

‘I’m not an idiot.’

 

Damn dungeon Boss.

 

The Old Monster who heard my words grinned from ear to ear.

 

* * *

 

Wi Seo-jin couldn’t believe this situation.

 

‘I thought all that was left was to die.’

 

Crack.

 

Her gauntlet-wearing fist burst the Lycan’s head. The familiar impact sensation quickly brought her back to reality.

 

‘I can fight…!’

 

Her arm, which had been completely covered in blood, had returned to its previous state. Even continuing to attack only made her slightly more tired than usual, with no major problems.

Wi Seo-jin clenched and unclenched her fist a few times, then struck the Lycan once more.

 

【Ugh, aaaahhh!】

 

The elf riding on the Lycan’s back rolled on the ground. Wi Seo-jin didn’t miss the opportunity and stepped on the elf’s abdomen.

 

“I should have done this from the start.”

 

She muttered. Cough, hack! The sound of the Elf Knight spitting blood came from under her foot.

However, Wi Seo-jin only frowned and took no other action.

 

Crack!

 

The elf grabbed her ankle and tried to pull her down.

Wi Seo-jin gritted her teeth and kicked hard. Her slightly high-heeled Black Walker Boots struck the elf’s wrist.

 

【Aaaahhh!】

“….”

 

Finally, the elf’s last struggle continued. It thrust a long spear at Wi Seo-jin.

She grabbed the elf’s spear and spun her body around, then threw another punch.

 

Thwack, crack!

 

Finally, the opponent fell.

Wi Seo-jin wiped the purple blood that had splattered on her cheek. At the same time, she remembered a teammate who had died before her eyes, pierced by these creatures’ spears.

 

Throb.

 

“…Ha.”

 

But leaving all despair behind in the dungeon.

Because a Hunter must continue fighting.

 

‘Not yet…’

 

This is still just the beginning.

Revenge and repayment. She hadn’t properly accomplished either yet. Red Dog always had the firm duty to achieve both.

She must not forget that.

 

“Huff, excuse me… where is that person from earlier? It seems like he went to deal with the Boss Monster… It might be dangerous alone.”

 

Wi Seo-jin approached Baek Kyul. The boy was using his healing skill while protected by the fog.

 

“Who?!”

“The one who was carrying that incredibly large sword…”

“Ah, he’s over there.”

“…?”

 

Baek Kyul gestured with his chin. When she turned her gaze, thick white fog entered Wi Seo-jin’s vision.

Probably inside that fog, an old monster and a young man were facing off.

 

“Don’t tell me… he really went to face it alone?! It might be dangerous! No matter what, it’s an A-rank Dungeon’s Boss Monster…!”

 

She spoke in an urgent voice.

I shouldn’t be saying this to my benefactor, but I thought it was a hasty judgment.

 

“I’ll go see for myself. I absolutely cannot just stand by and watch!”

“Stay put… Staying put is how you help.”

 

However, the boy only wore an indifferent expression.

 

“…Excuse me?”

 

Wi Seo-jin couldn’t understand what he meant.

 

* * *

 

I let the Spirit General Sword hang down. Before my eyes, the Lord was still mounted on the Lycan’s back.

He looked down at me and spoke.

 

【After we took such good care of you. Is this how you repay our kindness?】

“Kindness? You guys… call this kindness?”

 

I laughed because it was so absurd. It seemed like there was some mistranslation going on.

Otherwise…

 

“You can’t call something like that kindness.”

 

I tilted my head with an expression that showed I didn’t understand. One absurd thing was that the Lord was making the exact same expression.

The Lord spat out his words as if dumbfounded.

 

【Then what else would it be? Didn’t we provide you with food within this sacred Elf Castle, give you a place to sleep, and promise great rewards if you solved our request?】

“…Your head really works in a strange way.”

 

Request? Reward?

 

“How were we supposed to catch something that didn’t exist in the first place, you fraud.”

 

The request to catch the Lycan Boss was a scam from the start. I couldn’t understand what he was talking about at all.

The Lord stroked his beard and spoke arrogantly.

 

【Hmm, it probably would have appeared if about three more days had passed. We had a special mutant specimen we were raising just for you.】

“…Even so, that wouldn’t have been the real leader.”

【Does the truth matter? Regardless of the process, only the result remains. The Hero saves us, we give rewards, and in that joyful moment, we just need to capture and imprison you all, don’t we?】

 

The Lord’s eyes transformed into reverse eyes.

Purple and white pupils twisted strangely. It was the moment their true nature, which they had been hiding all along, was revealed.

 

“…As sacrifices?”

【That’s right.】

 

The Lord nodded with a confident face. Fine, there was no longer any value in listening to him.

 

I just…

Only thought that I needed to slit that thing’s throat right now.

 

Crackle.

 

“I absolutely cannot accept this.”

| I absolutely cannot accept this. |

 

The Thunder God’s energy began to leak out. I lowered my body and took an attacking stance.

 

Slash!

 

The sword that advanced at high speed cut through the air. The target was where the Lycan’s nape was.

 

Slice, swoosh.

The blood that burst forth soaked the blade.

 

Speed invisible to the eye. It was natural that the Lycan couldn’t mount any proper counterattack.

 

【Gah…! What are you doing! Get up quickly!】

 

The Lord struggled to calm the rampaging Lycan. But it was impossible.

The Lycan thrashed in place several times.

 

Growl, grrowl!

 

The Lord irritably jumped down from the Lycan’s back.

Then he kicked it with a thud! and waved his hand.

 

Whooom.

 

The Lycan’s corpse floated up into the air. The scene that followed was horrific.

Its corpse began to be torn to shreds.

 

Splat, squelch.

 

The dismembered corpse gave off a fishy smell of blood.

 

【Tch… Useless.】

 

The Lord, covered in purple liquid, stroked his beard.

I let out a hollow laugh.

 

“…That’s explanation enough.”

 

I aimed the Spirit General Sword and leaped once more.

 

“Lightning Flash.”

 

 

This time I aimed for the Lord’s neck.

The place where that detestable face was attached.

 

【Hmm… Certainly, quite a bold sacrifice. To attack so recklessly.】

“That damn sacrifice, sacrifice… Even shamanism doesn’t do human sacrifices these days.”

 

The moment I retorted, the Lord swiftly slashed through the air with his finger.

A transparent force whooshed past, grazing my shoulder.

 

“Kugh!”

 

I hastily pulled my body back. The chilling sensation was vivid.

 

‘Telekinesis?’

 

I activated my Spiritual Sight to check the Lord’s status window.

 

 

‘He’s only around high A-rank level, yet his reaction speed is this good. Why…’

 

【You are strong indeed.】

 

The Lord with the grandiose name gleamed with glistening eyes.

 

【Yes… With this level of strength, you could have killed that many knights. But there’s one thing you’ve overlooked.】

“…”

【I’ve been handling my magic for a full 800 years.】

 

Hahahat—!!

 

【How could a different race that lives barely a hundred years hope to overcome time? Hmm?】

 

The one truth in everything the Lord had said so far. That was the damn long lifespan of the Elf Clan.

 

‘800 years was real?’

 

I bit my lips hard.

 

Combat is an act where the experienced hold absolute advantage. Not 80 years, but 800 years of time would certainly be a blow…

 

‘…Huh?’

 

But suddenly a fact came to mind.

 

“…Divine Spirit, how old are you this year, if I may ask?”

| Hm? You mean me? |

“Yes.”

 

Thunder God pondered for a moment before answering.

 

| I think I was a few years older than Dangun… |

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