I Got an Ex-Class Omnipotent System - Chapter 148

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Chapter 148
148: The Vagrant (2)
Unlike the D-rank Zone where higher beings could advance through casually treating it as a playground, the C-rank and above regions were zones where the six higher beings lingered for considerably longer periods than expected.
The C-rank Undersea Zone—the true stage of the Black Gate.
Because of this, it was a zone filled with considerably skilled beings, so the Dohyun Party’s explosive departure couldn’t help but catch the eyes of numerous higher-being parties.
Yet no one dared to touch them.
For one singular reason alone.
It was because of a man called the Vagrant who had dominated the C-rank Zone for a considerably long time.
Unaware of this fact, Dohyun and his companions couldn’t comprehend the atmosphere.
‘What’s this?’
Just as they sensed the Dohyun Party, Dohyun too could feel their presence the moment he shot forward like lightning.
He was moving too quickly to activate Analysis, but he could definitely feel it. Since even Hanalin and Jiyuchan, whose detection was slower than Dohyun’s, could sense it, there was no way Dohyun wouldn’t know.
But then.
‘Why aren’t they coming?’
Unlike what Dohyun expected, he felt puzzled that they weren’t rushing at him.
Normally, humans would naturally start a confrontation first.
Just look at the merchant group that had tried to lure and kill them with the Mirage Jellyfish.
Though he found it strange, if there was no delay, it didn’t matter.
Dohyun simply accepted it and rushed forward like a swooping bird.
After absorbing the Swimming skill that the monsters in the Undersea Region possessed, his speed accelerated and grew progressively faster.
As Dohyun increased his speed, Hanalin and Jiyuchan likewise accelerated, helping Dohyun cut through the water as they rushed forward. The Dohyun Party’s speed was so fast that mid-tier races couldn’t possibly keep up, allowing them to focus solely on running without any confrontation.
How long did they run like that?
Since the Dohyun Party was one that even higher beings paid attention to, it wasn’t long before those who could sense their presence dwindled, and after running considerably far, the frequency of monsters began to increase sharply as other parties disappeared.
Swoosh——crack.
As Dohyun swung his sword and defeated the last monster, Hanalin and Jiyuchan likewise defeated their final monsters and loosened their bodies lightly.
Though they loosened their bodies as if this level of combat was nothing, they didn’t lower their guard.
The moment you think there are no mid-tier or higher beings because you can’t sense them is the most fatal. Especially Hanalin and Jiyuchan’s vigilance was strongest.
Of course, Dohyun wasn’t particularly vigilant.
He had the widest detection range among the three, and even if that weren’t the case, if anyone tried to attack, there was no way Dohyun wouldn’t notice.
So.
“Well then, shall we have lunch?”
At Dohyun’s words, the expressions of the two, whose nerves had been sharpened by higher and mid-tier beings even while running, brightened considerably.
The food brought from Earth naturally carried such anticipation.
Moreover, when Dohyun suggested eating lunch, it ultimately meant there was no threat in this nearby area. It was no small show of trust.
Though there was also the anticipation of food from Earth—specifically from South Korea.
“Sounds great!”
“Excellent!”
As Hanalin and Jiyuchan responded, Dohyun began casting magic as if to say he understood. Hanalin likewise assisted Dohyun, creating enormous air bubbles like those in the Safe Zone cities, temporarily transforming the area into a safe zone.
The seawater of the Undersea Region, composed of mana, receded and became like land, and in the area now filled with air, Dohyun pulled out a mat from his magic pouch and spread it. Then he began retrieving food one by one.
Naturally, as Dohyun retrieved the food, Hanalin installed a barrier along with the air membrane, while Jiyuchan, having nothing particular to do, organized things as Dohyun brought out the food.
Once all three members of the Dohyun Party finished their preparations, they all gazed at the food with satisfaction. A considerable amount of it.
Starting with braised pork trotters, fried rice, wrapped pork belly, napa cabbage kimchi and radish kimchi, along with various sauces and lettuce wraps. Faced with what amounted to a feast complete with numerous side dishes, Hanalin and Jiyuchan couldn’t help but smile with genuine happiness. While it wasn’t impossible to eat South Korean food inside the Black Gate, it was rare to enjoy such abundance in the Field.
Moreover, from C-Rank and Above Regions onward, higher-tier beings were abundant, leaving no room for Earth’s Hunters—making South Korean food exceptionally difficult to find.
“This looks delicious.”
“The smell when I unpacked it was incredible.”
“Look at the shine on that kimchi.”
Starting with Jiyuchan, then myself, and even Hanalin—who had studied abroad for years but carried Korean blood through and through—we all swallowed hard and began helping ourselves to the meal.
As I started eating the tender pork belly and trotters wrapped in lettuce, the meal became truly satisfying.
The meat had a pleasant chew to it, while the crispness of the lettuce wraps and the spicy kick of the kimchi balanced everything perfectly, making it impossible for the food to taste anything but delicious.
And the fried rice was perfectly separated, coated with egg, incredibly savory—the kind of dish that kept drawing me back for more.
Though we were eating, all three of us hadn’t forgotten this was the Field, so with a hint of caution, I asked while observing the two of them eat.
“It looks like we have about 25 days of travel left.”
I hadn’t unfolded a map, but calculating our speed and the time elapsed, it was definitely around 25 days. It was faster than my initial estimate, but 25 days was unavoidable. Especially with these rest breaks scattered throughout.
At my words, Hanalin and Jiyuchan nodded.
“That’s still quite far.”
“We’ll need to make a stop along the way.”
“Yeah, that’s necessary.”
“Even with abundant supplies, staying out too long can cause mental deterioration. Plus, the longer we’re active, the more higher-tier beings might track us down.”
At Hanalin’s words, Jiyuchan nodded in agreement.
However, I tilted my head slightly, finding something odd about it.
Now that I thought about it, their words reminded me of something.
Why hadn’t the higher-tier beings attacked the Dohyun Party even after sensing us?
That was the greatest mystery.
While the Dohyun Party was fast, we were far from top-tier C-rank, and even mid-tier beings should have been sufficient—yet the higher-tier ones never came. I was curious why.
I’d expected even the aggressive Elves to attack, but they didn’t, which was strange. However, dwelling deeply on problems I couldn’t solve wasn’t my style, so I chose to ignore it.
Besides, Hanalin’s point was sound.
After conducting a brief meeting, all three of us were eating frantically when, nearby, a being discovered a barrier and air shield and approached our location.
Barely 100 meters away from where the Dohyun Party sat. Normally, I should have detected it long ago with Analysis, but I hadn’t sensed this existence.
And the moment that being entered within 100 meters.
Zzzt――!
Every sense I possessed screamed an alarm, and the instant I reacted, Hanalin and Jiyuchan, who had been eating, responded in kind.
Seeing me move suddenly, they realized something had happened and desperately prepared their magic and weapons. I drew my dagger and turned my head toward the approaching existence.
Just under 100 meters away. Close enough that I wondered why I’d only just noticed it. The being at that distance had an appearance that was far from ordinary.
Severely emaciated would be the right description. Matted hair covered their entire body so thickly that their face and form were barely visible, but one thing was certain.
“A human?”
“Is that a human?”
From Jiyuchan and Hanalin’s words, it appeared to be human on the surface.
But seeing it, I swallowed hard in disbelief.
[Analysis has failed.]
[Your ability is still insufficient.]
In this C-rank Undersea Zone, I was experiencing Analysis failure—something that had never happened before due to insufficient power.
The implication was simple.
This Ragged Man, despite his appearance, far exceeded my abilities. He surpassed even the level of power I possessed when I successfully analyzed Han Muyeol.
As I grew noticeably tense, the figure approached us with casual indifference, drawing closer, and I spoke.
“Any further approach will be considered a hostile act.”
It was Hanalin and Jiyuchan who were startled by my remarkably courteous tone.
In the Field, approaching another party typically indicated a high probability of villainy, so my usual response was caution first. Otherwise, I would be the one celebrating the discovery of a villain. But this time, my demeanor was considerably grave, and they heightened their vigilance accordingly.
Upon hearing my words, the Ragged Man came to a halt.
Observing this, I wondered if he harbored no intention of hostility, so I watched carefully for a moment.
And as I watched him, The Entity’s foot extended forward with a playful, mischievous air—as if asking what I would do if he acted hostilely.
The instant he moved a single step, I knew my opponent was formidable, yet I closed my eyes. When I opened them again, a tremendous sonic boom erupted as the dagger in my grip surged toward The Entity.
Whoooosh―――!!!
As my dagger tore through the water toward him, The Entity’s hair—which obscured his face—trembled slightly.
As if he found it amusing.
And when he caught my rapidly approaching dagger with such effortless ease using only his thumb and forefinger, I materialized before him and, leveraging my momentum, delivered a powerful sweeping kick.

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