I Got A Legendary Sniper Rifle - Chapter 227

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Episode 227
Ep. 227
Ihyeon called Elsie over and instructed her to dial it back a bit.
“Tsk, what did I do wrong?”
Elsie countered that my abilities were simply remarkable, not that I wasn’t holding back, but the argument didn’t quite land.
In any case, Ihyeon, Suyeon, and the Spirits continued to repeat experiments afterward.
Summoning not only the Volcanno Drake but various other monsters as well.
Since most monsters could be caught instantly by Suyeon or the Spirits, it didn’t take long.
And fortunately, it seemed undeniable that the weakness Suyeon found applied to all of them.
“Then it’s also possible to interpret that monsters originally possessed weaknesses. Your skill just finds them for you.”
“That could be it. Hmm… Without the skill, I wouldn’t be confident in finding them.”
The weaknesses detected in each monster were not only diverse but utterly extraordinary.
Tails, flanks, ears, and in severe cases, even fingers or toes.
Without sharp eyes to spot them, if one were to unleash countless attacks searching for them, the monster would die before that happened.
In essence, it was an element that couldn’t be utilized without Suyeon.
Of course.
“Now that you’ll find them for me, I don’t really have to worry.”
“Oh…!”
Since Suyeon was now on a team with Ihyeon, it meant he could exploit the weaknesses whenever he needed to.
But somehow, Suyeon’s face flushed at Ihyeon’s words, and she averted her gaze.
‘Have I already become such an important person to Ihyeon oppa? Well, I guess this skill really will be helpful! Then we can keep clearing dungeons together, and maybe even instant towers or gates…! If that keeps happening, could it be…?’
“??”
Ihyeon looked at Suyeon’s suspicious reaction with confusion, but she was completely absorbed in her own imagination, paying him no mind!
Just then, Elsie spoke up from beside her.
“But doesn’t the Master take them down in one shot anyway, even without all that?”
“Oh, that’s true.”
“…”
At Elsie’s undeniable point, Ihyeon nodded as if he’d just remembered something he’d forgotten.
Come to think of it, if he had his sniper rifle, there was no need to find weaknesses at all!
Weaknesses or whatever—if the shot landed, it would obliterate everything nearby anyway. What use would they be?
And Suyeon glared at Elsie with a sharp expression for the first time.
“Why, why are you looking at me like that?”
Elsie flinched, startled that even the kind Suyeon could make such an expression.
Normally, she would have been even more vicious, snapping “Why are your eyes so wide?” or “Are you looking for a fight?” But there’s a saying that when a naturally kind person gets angry, it’s even scarier.
I didn’t know why Suyeon was angry.
“It’s nothing, sister.”
Suyeon turned her gaze away completely, her voice cold.
The heated atmosphere had calmed down appropriately, and Ihyeon slowly rose from his seat and spoke.
“Everyone did great work. Let’s call it a day.”
“Yes, sir.”
“I’m really grateful for today.”
Deokhuun and Suyeon showed no disagreement, readily agreeing to wrap things up.
This welcome gathering for the new team member had been quite successful.
We’d eaten well, and I’d thoroughly tested the effects of my newly upgraded items.
Most importantly, I’d learned about a new element called weaknesses.
Of course, I’d need to refine my use of weaknesses through actual combat experience going forward.
“Suyeon, since we’re on the subject, let me give you a ride home today.”
“Huh? You’ll give me a ride?”
“Yeah. It’s tough to take the subway every time anyway.”
There would be plenty of occasions to visit Suyeon or pick her up in the future.
It seemed convenient to learn her address now.
Besides.
‘There aren’t many people I can show off my perfect Avant to.’
Now that I’d acquired such an impressive car, shouldn’t I be showing it off everywhere?
With that thought, I led Suyeon and the Spirits toward my beloved Avant.
I began with a deliberately modest expression.
“This car might look like an ordinary Avant at first glance, but….”
“Wow! It’s really cool!”
“…?”
She shouldn’t be impressed already?
Contrary to my expectations, I watched Suyeon clap her hands in delight at the ordinary-looking Avant with a lukewarm expression.
The Spirits even nodded in agreement, seeming pleased by Suyeon’s reaction.
“Well, the Master’s self-propelled carriage is certainly impressive.”
“If you’re going to call it that, just say car….”
“I also agree with Miss Suyeon’s sentiment.”
“Oppa, can you drive too?”
“Yeah, well… I learned to drive. I haven’t had the car for that long though.”
“Wow, that’s really amazing!”
She’s more impressed than I expected?
The progression kept diverging from what I’d anticipated, and I didn’t know how to respond.
I couldn’t very well scold someone for praising me by asking, ‘Why are you only complimenting this part?’
Though it differed slightly from my expectations, we boarded anyway.
Suyeon, sitting in the passenger seat.
“Wow! The seats are incredibly comfortable too!”
“Y-yeah?”
She continued looking around and expressing delight, no different from before.
The problem was that phrase: ‘no different from before.’
The flow should have been ‘see ordinary Avant and feel disappointed → discover it’s actually a perfect Avant and experience dramatic reversal,’ but since she was impressed from the start, the subsequent reactions somehow lacked impact.
It was like opening the rice cooker before it finished steaming.
“Want to listen to some music?”
“Yes! Elmon’s ending song for this season turned out really well. Play that for me.”
“…What’s the title?”
“Magic Girl Cri-Long Cri-Long, With Your Power, Defeating the Villains in the Dawn Moonlight Banquet!”
“…What?”
“Magic Girl Cri-Long Cri-Long, With Your Power, Defeating the Villains in the Dawn Moonlight Banquet!”
The title was so long it was hard to remember in full, yet Suyeon recited it twice in one breath without even catching her breath.
“Now, once you say it, it’ll play automatically.”
Thank goodness the voice recognition feature was supported—otherwise I would have had to ask her to repeat that impossibly long title at least five more times.
Soon, the perfect audio system of the perfect A-Event began playing the magic girl… well, the anime ending song anyway.
At the same time, a smooth departure.
“Wow, this sounds even better than my old speakers!”
Sure enough, Suyeon clapped her hands in delight.
‘But why does it feel like all the excitement just deflated…?’
What was this nagging sense of dissatisfaction in my heart?
But that feeling was short-lived—Suyeon’s reaction was so genuine and adorable that I couldn’t help myself.
“Haha! I’m glad my car pleases you. It makes me happy too.”
“Yeah, I’ve never ridden in a car like this before. Where did you buy it?”
“Well, about this car…”
Before long, I had shaken off my initial unease and was happily chatting with Suyeon as we drove toward her home.
From the back seat, Elsie, who had been watching us, narrowed her eyes and spoke.
“No matter how I look at it, she’s a cunning fox. Just look at that eye smile.”
“Elsie.”
But the spirits’ conversation was blocked by the magnificent car audio system, so the two people in the front seats couldn’t hear it anyway.
The day after I dropped Suyeon off at her home.
I received an unexpected message.
「Tower Defense: Black Knight, the Personnel Manager asked me to convey his gratitude. He says he’s truly thankful.
Black Knight: What? What do you mean by that?」
Suddenly, Seongnyun had expressed deep gratitude to me.
Since I hadn’t done anything particularly noteworthy for the management office, I was bewildered.
These days, the Black Knight Foundation was so active in various fields that even things I wasn’t involved with were often credited to Black Knight’s achievements. Was this another case like that?
「Tower Defense: I heard you enhanced Shin Gung’s weapon.
Black Knight: Ah, you mean that? She’s a member of our team, so it was only natural.」
Upon hearing the reason, I nodded.
True, Suyeon was practically affiliated with the management office anyway, so if her combat capabilities had improved significantly, gratitude was warranted.
「Tower Defense: And also, he’s grateful that you became friends with Shin Gung…
Black Knight: ?」
‘What is this?’
Meanwhile, the next reason was truly unexpected.
It didn’t make sense—he wasn’t some parent sending his child to kindergarten, yet he was thanking me for becoming her friend.
‘Besides, doesn’t Shin Gung have plenty of friends? She’s ranked number one in South Korea…’
Most of the misunderstandings about Suyeon had been cleared up, but there was still one lingering misconception!
It was whether Suyeon was actually as much of a social butterfly as everyone thought….
「Tower Defense : The Personnel Manager would like to present a gift as a token of gratitude.
Black Knight : That’s not necessary. A gift is….
Tower Defense : Local tax exemption benefits, acquisition tax and registration tax exemptions on future asset acquisitions, and also a lump sum cash payment….
Black Knight : Have him contact Bong Jangseondal.
Tower Defense : Ah, yes. You mean that representative?」
Since it was clearly the kind of conversation that would give me a headache just looking at it, I naturally passed the ball to Deokhuun.
After all, Jia acted as my representative inside the tower, and Deokhuun handled that role outside, so it was a natural flow of things.
The first two times had been matters I needed to handle personally, so I had no choice but to move myself, but.
During my last meeting with Seongnyun, I’d already made it clear that there would be more occasions to discuss things with Deokhuun going forward.
After I passed the ball to Deokhuun like that.
「Bong Jangseondal : Brother, I’ve finished negotiating well with the management office.
Black Knight : Good, I should have just accepted most of what they offered.
Bong Jangseondal : What do you mean? I actually brought back several more items than what they initially proposed.
Black Knight : ….」
Word had it that the management office’s gift of gratitude had rolled in like a pumpkin with several more vines attached.
Surprisingly, Seongnyun had also apparently been pleased, thinking, ‘Wow, this guy and I really see eye to eye. I should definitely accept this much!’
Of course, as I heard these reports, I thought to myself.
‘Actually, I’d arranged for him to use that bow temporarily until something better came along…. Ah, I’ll think about that later.’
Since the recipient was so delighted, wouldn’t it feel a bit awkward to give him something else later?
* * *
After the news that the management office had made contact with Black Knight.
Korea received another piece of news that would excite the nation.
[ (Breaking News) Legend Guild, Ranking 2nd Hwi-yeong Clears Floor 85!
└ Wow, is this really happening with all these rapid climbs?
This is all one-hit effect.
└ Honestly no joke, after Black Knight climbed the 80s, it feels like all the rankers broke through a wall? You know that feeling
So now we have three people who’ve cleared floor 85? For real, it’s been so long since Korea made me feel this proud;;
Following Suyeon, Hwi-yeong, who ranked 2nd, had also conquered floor 85.
Not only were there few nations that had advanced beyond floor 85, but the fact that there were now three of them was particularly encouraging.
Subsequently, the guilds to which Juhyeon, Duseok, and Yuna belonged also expressed confidence that they would soon be able to clear floor 85 by temporarily forming a team.
[ └ But why is Han Yeol Hunter included there?
I can’t provide a translation for this text as it appears to contain incomplete or unclear Korean characters and symbols that don’t form coherent words or phrases.
└ Hey hey; This person will skyrocket in the next ranking announcement. Show proper respect ]
Of course, people pointed out the awkwardness of Hanryeol, who had been ranked 10th, being included in that announcement, but it wasn’t a major issue.

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