I Became a Mythical Hunter After Killing the Golden Goblin - Chapter 90

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Chapter 90. Monster Wave (2)
“It seems a commotion has broken out. I should go check on it.”
“Are they unaware we’re the Dangun Guild? I can’t believe there’s a fool brazen enough to cause such a disturbance.”
Inside the Dangun Guild’s tent, Team Leader 4 and Team Leader 5, who had agreed to oversee Zone 35 alongside him, rose from their seats and moved to quell the disturbance.
“Sit down.”
Dangun Cheonje gazed toward something, smiled, and instead blocked their path.
“Guild Master? This is a matter that concerns our guild’s prestige.”
“That’s right. The wave hasn’t even begun, yet something like this happens! If this continues, the other guilds in Zone 35 will look down on us!”
At their words, Dangun Cheonje let out a hollow laugh and regarded the two of them. Team Leaders 4 and 5 of the Dangun Guild’s five teams. Compared to the other three team leaders, they possessed less power and influence within the guild, but one thing—their pride in the Dangun Guild itself was extraordinary.
Naturally, the subordinate guild members under such team leaders also possessed tremendous pride in being part of the Dangun Guild.
‘It’s excessive.’
Far too excessive. That was what Dangun Cheonje thought. Moderate pride and self-respect were necessary. But when it exceeded that threshold, it became a problem. There was a reason the saying went that moderation in all things was best.
‘I can control the team leaders within my grasp.’
But I couldn’t do the same for all those subordinates. They were certainly exceptional individuals. Dangun wouldn’t have scouted them otherwise. The very fact that only promising talents received scouting offers proved this point.
Precisely because of this, they needed to be taught a lesson. That in this world, there are those who soar above those who merely jump.
Above the dull are the ordinary. Above the ordinary are the gifted. Above the gifted are the geniuses. And above the geniuses exist incomprehensible monsters.
“Wait and observe. See what happens when a name as great as Dangun exceeds its proper bounds. Understand how many monsters exist in this world that you cannot fathom.”
Yes, I could tell from the very first meeting, the first handshake. Shin Ju-ha—that man is a monster.
To be honest, his talent was almost deformed in its nature. While all other talents bordered on the dull, his martial prowess and physical talent transcended genius itself.
But that wasn’t all. The powers he possessed! I had attempted to discern everything about him without being detected through my will, yet he blocked me effortlessly with those powers!
‘Powers worthy of being called monstrous.’
His ashen power was equally formidable. I had proudly believed nothing surpassed my own strength, the Abyss, yet that ominous and beautiful power rendered it insignificant.
I had come to understand it. Shin Ju-ha is a monster. A monster among monsters. An existence that transcends even genius itself, one who could look down upon me.
‘Still, I should conduct a test.’
As a bonus, I intended to break the guild members’ pride once, eliminating the guild arrogance that could become their weakness.
“Though I’ll certainly extract a suitable price.”
At Dangun Cheonje’s words, the two team leaders, fidgeting and eager to rush out immediately, tilted their heads in confusion, but he simply smiled and waited for someone to enter this tent.
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A D-rank Hunter blocked my path. My fist flew toward him—!
“This is really troublesome.”
I passed right through him and struck empty air.
“Ugh!!”
Only then did he realize I was stronger than him? Had he sensed the power contained in that punch?
He trembled with fear. Watching him like that, I withdrew my fist and stepped back.
The eyes of the Dangun Guild members watching this place were not ordinary. It felt as though they might rush over and gang up on me at any moment.
“This is really troublesome. I didn’t expect this.”
The Longinus activation would be delayed slightly, but establishing the hierarchy this way would actually make things proceed more smoothly.
There shouldn’t be any direct confrontation with them, but since I need their assistance regardless, it’s not bad to secure their acknowledgment—physical or otherwise—beforehand.
Since I had clearly attacked their junior member, the atmosphere instantly turned hostile. Each of them—all equal to me or stronger—drew their weapons.
“Damn it! Who the hell are you? Why are you throwing a punch at our youngest member?”
“Are you insane? You’re trying to attack a Dangun Guild member in Dangun Guild territory?”
“I was itching for a fight anyway. Hey! Keep going! Try it!”
A sigh escaped me, and my instincts screamed danger.
These people were not easy opponents. The fact that the lowest rank was D-rank meant most Dangun Guild members were elite C-rank or higher. If only that were the case—but there were also over a dozen B- to B+-rank hunters, and the one who appeared to be their commander at the back looked to be A-rank.
‘The Team Leaders are S-rank, so this is only natural.’
The number one guild for a reason. I exhaled and retreated. There was no choice. This was a fight I couldn’t win. I stopped my cultivation technique and stepped back.
I knew I couldn’t defeat them in direct combat. I withdrew and left their territory. The Dangun Guild members began to sneer at me.
“Hahahaha! As if some fools could ever disrespect our Dangun.”
“Running away scared. Kid! Go drink some more of your mother’s milk! Then we’ll give you a match.”
“That’s right. That ill-fitting armor and mask are only for playing hero!”
“Hahahaha! Seniors, that guy really startled us. That bastard! Wow! Surprised us. He seemed pretty strong. What trick did he use! We got nervous and made a mistake. We’re not surprised anymore! Hey! Come at us again! This time I’ll really beat you!”
Listening to their insults and mockery from a distance, I opened my inventory. Since I was planning to show it anyway, using it now wouldn’t be a problem.
A golden spear materialized in my hand. They were still laughing and chattering among themselves, paying me no attention. In fact, even those watching me didn’t expect me to do anything against them.
Watching them like that, I began the activation.
“Since it’s come to this, I’ll have to show them my hand.”
Dangun Ji-hyuk had been questioning me. You said I should do as you instructed. So what exactly is this move you prepared?
Take responsibility for your words—that you could land a blow on the Imoogi.
From his perspective, it was a reasonable question. Anyone would find it absurd that a mere C-rank Hunter—or rather, an inexperienced newcomer who couldn’t even be considered a proper E-rank member of the Dangun Guild—could successfully attack the Imoogi.
To deal even 1% damage, one would need to be at least A-rank. That’s how powerful a calamity-class monster is.
So I had to answer his question.
“It’s a bit wasteful, I admit. But that just means you’ll have to work harder.”
My role is to land a single blow. I don’t expect that one strike to kill the Imoogi, so the rest falls to Dangun Cheonje and the Spell Caster.
In the end, it’s not me who bears the burden. It’s them who must assist during my activation, them who must face the Imoogi directly in the vanguard.
So I’ll show them. My greatest card.
〚Skill: Giant Ant’s Strength is being cast!〛
〚Skill: Titan’s Power is being cast!〛
First, I applied buffs to increase my strength. While Longinus’s attack power isn’t directly related to physical ability, it’s still true that the greater the force behind the throw, the more powerful the strike. That’s why I used it.
Next, I begin the activation. Finally, I use time acceleration.
〚Rune: Time—Hourglass ability, 10x acceleration of objects manifests!〛
The activation rate climbs. The spear gleams brilliantly as it begins to accumulate power, and only then do those watching this place start to sense something amiss.
“What… what is that?”
“Damn it? Am I the only one feeling this chill?”
“Was… was this really a terrorist attack? W-where’s the Team Leader! Get the Team Leader here!”
“This is insane! Everyone, get out of the way if you don’t want to die!”
Just one minute. That much time was sufficient. In an instant, the activation rate reached 5%.
〚Divine Artifact: Holy Spear Longinus, activation rate has reached 5%!〛
〚Limited Special Authority: Infallible Slayer manifests!〛
〚Limited Special Authority: Sacred Artifact Stained with Divine Blood manifests!〛
〚Limited Special Authority: Most Brutal Divine Artifact manifests!〛
〚Limited Special Authority: Returning Holy Spear manifests!〛
〚Limited Special Authority: Death Piercing the Cross manifests!〛
“Get out of the way! I can’t be held responsible if you get hit! You’ll really die!”
I manifested The Sun’s Eye and hurled the spear toward Dangun Cheonje, who stood watching from afar, trembling in shock.
—–Boom!
With a tremendous explosion, Longinus left my hand. No one dared even think of stopping it.
Like Moses parting the sea, Longinus pierced through the Dangun Guild members desperately throwing themselves out of its path and flew straight toward the central tent.
Even the A-rank Hunter watching from the very back trembled in terror, his lips quivering at the raw power contained within the spear.
Still, he displayed an unwavering resolve to protect the Guild Master from harm, desperately gathering his strength and attempting to mount a defense.
‘This will be difficult.’
Assessing it coldly, to block a single strike from Longinus at 5% activation, one would need at minimum an upper-tier A-rank Hunter—an A+ grade. Even then, an A+ would struggle to block it without taking damage.
S-rank. Yes, only those bearing that letter could manage it.
And just as Longinus was about to pierce through that A-rank Hunter—
Boom! Crash!!
Dangun Cheonje appeared before him, catching Longinus, and clicked his tongue while gazing at the radiant spear.
“That’s enough. Stop.”
It was over. I reached out my hand, and Longinus was immediately retrieved, returning to me.
It lamented as though disappointed at failing to kill its target, but since I hadn’t wielded it with true killing intent, I suppressed the spear and re-entered the Dangun Guild’s territory.
Now no one dared stop me. Instead, they merely stared at me—no, at my spear—with eyes mingled with shock and terror.
As if they couldn’t believe what they were witnessing.
That is what a mythic-grade divine artifact is.
On this Earth, aside from Longinus, only one mythic-grade artifact exists—wielded by the number one ranked Hunter—a divine artifact possessing power and prestige worthy of being called legendary.
No one would dare covet it. It was far too immense a treasure.
Besides, it’s bound, so it couldn’t be stolen anyway.
Even if one were to kill the one it’s bound to, the constraints I’ve set using Longinus’s abilities would force it to return to Gold Ring, so that problem doesn’t exist either.
I passed those lying split and fallen to either side, and finally stood before Dangun Cheonje.
“Is the test over? I’ve naturally passed, haven’t I?”
At my question, Dangun Cheonje could only nod helplessly, utterly dumbfounded.

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