I Got A Legendary Sniper Rifle - Chapter 141

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Episode 141
Ep. 141
“So, you want to fight?”
“….”
Roel didn’t answer immediately.
Then Jia, who had been quiet until now, chimed in with a word.
“Both of your masters are present in this place. I would not recommend acting rashly.”
Her voice was a full octave lower than her usual tone.
“These filthy Watchman followers daring to intimidate me as a group….”
“What do you mean ‘want to fight’? If you’re going to do it, grab your staff already.”
Elsie glared fiercely and pressured Roel once more.
Roel glanced toward where Minjeong stood.
With the robe pulled down low, his eyes weren’t visible, but his intent was easy enough to discern.
But Minjeong merely tilted her head with an innocent expression, wondering, “Why are they being so hostile?”
“I am Roel Agriatus de Flobang, a limb of the glorious ruler—”
“Ugh, you talk too much!”
“…My master dislikes conflict, so I shall not punish you here….”
“Huh? Me? I didn’t say anything.”
What an unhelpful master!
Ashen sweat dripped down Roel’s temples beneath the hood of his robe.
‘They’ve become incomparably stronger than when I last saw them… What on earth happened?’
To be honest, Roel had absolutely no confidence in winning against Jia and Elsie!
He’d known it from the moment their eyes first met.
But how could Roel Agriatus de Flobang Kaiser Tusrianu III lower his tail without pride?
He had hoped Minjeong would mediate between them, but that oblivious master wasn’t stepping in, so he had no choice but to back down gracefully.
Moreover, for them to cowardly intimidate one with two—the Watchman’s followers were truly contemptible creatures!
…Thus did Roel, who would summon tens or hundreds of undead once combat began, earnestly rationalize to himself.
In any case, the conflict between the items ended that way.
Claude, who had been watching with an amused smile, asked Jia once the situation settled.
“By the way, Jia, where is Ilgyeok?”
Jia answered in a composed tone.
“He should be arriving shortly. He was surveying the surroundings until just before you all entered.”
“Ah, I see.”
Jia’s words proved true.
Jia had informed Ihyeon through chat that the Frontier members had entered.
Everyone naturally assumed Ihyeon would emerge from one of the numerous doors at the starting point, and so they waited.
Whoooosh—!
“Kyaaaah!”
The mirror placed beside Minjeong suddenly rippled, and a person abruptly burst out from within!
Minjeong, startled beyond measure, fell backward onto her rear without thinking.
‘A B+ ranked Instant Tower, and they’re launching a cowardly ambush in a place like this!’
What dark magic should I use in a situation like this?
Or should I wield my sword instead?
Countless thoughts like these flashed through Minjeong’s mind like a revolving lantern.
Yet the person who emerged from the mirror didn’t attack Minjeong. Instead, he apologized politely and extended his hand.
“Ah, I’m terribly sorry. I startled you.”
“?? Ah… No, it’s fine.”
Confirming that the other person was human like herself and not a monster, Minjeong awkwardly grasped his hand and stood up.
Meanwhile, Claude also looked at him with a surprised expression and asked.
“Is it…?”
A question to confirm if his suspicion was correct.
During his time in Korea, Claude had absorbed the Korean language like a sponge soaking up water.
Though his pronunciation was a bit awkward in places, it posed no obstacle to communication.
Having traveled to every corner of the world, he had considerable skill in learning new languages.
Ihyeon answered without hesitation, clearly and directly.
“Yes, I am Ilgyeok.”
“!!!?!?!?!!!!!???!!”
A barrage of shock, bewilderment, and astonishment exploded at the starting point.
Claude and Jack, as well as Minjeong and Roel, all stood with their mouths agape, staring at Ihyeon without being able to say a word.
Then Ihyeon himself asked with a bewildered expression.
“Why are you all so surprised? In the first place…”
Wasn’t this conquest supposed to be a joint operation between Frontier and Ilgyeok from the start?
And it was Frontier who proposed it first!
They had made grand claims about how if everyone just trusted them, they would arrange the optimal strategy themselves.
Ihyeon suspected that perhaps Deokhuun had failed to relay something properly in the middle.
‘Did I just reveal my identity when I didn’t need to?’
I should have just sent a Dummy instead!
Such thoughts naturally followed.
But in the next moment, Claude straightened his expression and shook his head.
“No, I just thought something of this magnitude warranted such a reaction.”
“…?”
And with that, he naturally extended his hand for a handshake, but Ihyeon stared at Claude without even thinking to grasp it in return.
‘Is this person strange?’
Wasn’t it for a reason that Deokhuun had mentioned he was someone not to be trusted?
Then again, a person in their right mind wouldn’t possess such remarkable abilities and go seeking out dangerous places to handle Towers and Gates on their behalf…
Of course, it was only a very brief moment of conflict.
*Clasp—*
Ihyeon soon grasped the hand Claude had extended.
“I’ve really wanted to meet you for so long, and now we finally do.”
“Yes, I apologize for not being in contact. I had some personal matters to attend to.”
The two men’s clasped hands contained truly tremendous power.
It wasn’t merely a matter of grip strength—considering the influence both men currently wielded over the world, it could be nothing else.
And through this simple gesture, they each gained a rough understanding of one another.
Claude thought to himself.
‘It’s really hard to believe this is Ilgyeok. He appears quite ordinary at first glance, but that must mean he’s concealing a great deal.’
His assessment wasn’t unreasonable.
Most of my strength was concentrated in my sniper rifle, and my body only benefited from the Soul Companion skill effect.
Even so, I was no longer at a level to be dismissed anywhere, but there was still something lacking about being called the mysterious strongest Hunter, Ilgyeok.
Meanwhile, I assessed Claude.
‘At minimum, 80th Floor tier or higher… at this level, I’d believe it even if he’d ascended to the 90th Floor tier.’
I was somewhat surprised by the aura emanating from Claude.
Truly, the leader of Frontier.
Come to think of it, considering his track record so far, regardless of which floor he currently occupied, he was undoubtedly a master of considerable skill.
With that, the probing was complete.
Claude released my hand and introduced those who had come with him.
“This is Jack, who has helped me greatly. And this is the person I wanted to introduce to you.”
“Ah!”
I met Minjeong’s eyes and let out a small exclamation of surprise.
Indeed, Minjeong was a familiar face to me.
“Could it be from the 20th Floor tier…?”
Back then, when I had just begun party raids with other Hunters and spent each day in constant fear of being discovered.
I had made sure to remember Minjeong’s face well, as she had helped me greatly during that time.
I had decided that whenever we happened to meet by chance, I would treat her to a meal.
Meanwhile, Minjeong had finally met Ilgyeok, whom she had so desperately wanted to encounter.
And Ilgyeok even remembered her.
She unleashed all the frustration that had been pent up within her.
“Finally! Finally!!!!”
Though it would be hard to call her frail, the resonant cry that erupted from Minjeong’s slender frame was difficult to believe.
I’m the Dark Mage Na Minjeong!
At Minjeong’s sudden outburst, Roel cried out excitedly.
“Yes, that’s it…! Let us show the followers of the Watchman what we’re made of…!”
Being Dark Mages, black mana began to ripple from both their bodies in response to their emotions.
‘Was she really that angry?’
Even I was taken aback.
I had seen Minjeong being chased by several people in my stead on the common floors of the 20th Floor tier, but I never imagined she would harbor such resentment over it.
‘Well, if I had been in her position… tsk, I was definitely in the wrong.’
I cleanly acknowledged my mistake.
By concealing my identity and framing someone else, I deserved far more than a hundred apologies.
I walked toward Minjeong and apologized respectfully.
“I caused you much trouble back then. I had circumstances that required my identity to remain hidden. I will certainly repay that debt.”
“Wait, hold on… Huh?”
It was Minjeong who found herself flustered instead.
She never expected that supposedly formidable Ilgyeok would admit his mistake so readily.
She had thought he would put up a fight, insisting he’d done nothing wrong.
Moreover, now that Ihyeon had drawn closer, his height towered over Minjeong by a full head.
The kind of thrilling height difference you’d see in a romance manga or drama!
His measured tone and composed movements subtly accentuated his masculine charm.
And most critically, his rugged features, his long, lean limbs, and his broad shoulders all suddenly captured Minjeong’s attention completely.
“…Don’t tell me. Mingzhu, I hope you’re not thinking what I think you’re thinking…”
Roel, who had been angry alongside Minjeong just moments ago, called out to her in a tone that screamed this was absurd.
But Minjeong cleanly ignored Roel’s words and suddenly turned her head, asking Ihyeon a question.
“Well, if it’s repayment, what exactly are you planning to do?”
“Pardon? Ah… Originally, I was thinking of treating you to a meal at a nice restaurant, but looking at the situation now, that doesn’t seem sufficient. If there’s anything you’d like, please tell me.”
“…I understand. Let me think about it for a moment.”
Minjeong nodded her head with a gentle tone, as if she hadn’t been furious just moments before.
Roel’s jaw dropped at the sight, and Jia and Elsie exchanged whispers.
“What’s with her? Wasn’t she about to fight the master?”
“Right, Elsie.”
The atmosphere was so calm it was hard to believe this was the same person who had been radiating dark magic in anger just moments ago.
Now she couldn’t even make proper eye contact with Ihyeon and was quietly stepping backward.
“Well, even if she fought the master, we would’ve won anyway~”
Strange as it seemed, it was ultimately a human matter.
Since it wasn’t escalating into a direct threat to Ihyeon, Jia and Elsie saw no reason to intervene, though they did regard Minjeong with puzzled looks.
Meanwhile, Roel ground his teeth in frustration, glaring at Ihyeon with obvious resentment.
How dare he enchant his master with his handsome face(?)?
「Jia: That Dark Mage in the robe is the S+ grade item we mentioned to you before.
Ilgyeok: I see. I had a rough idea, but he seems to have stronger hostility toward us than I expected.」
Meanwhile, Ihyeon, who hadn’t paid much attention to Minjeong and Roel, nodded after reading the message from Jia.
It was still unfamiliar territory for me, but this Spirit likely stood under a Ruler who opposed the Watchman.
I couldn’t know how Minjeong came to travel with Roel, but S+ grade items were known for their capriciousness, so it was plausible.
At least it was fortunate that Minjeong seemed to know nothing about it.
In any case, the situation was now completely sorted out.
Now it was time to begin the actual conquest in earnest.

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