I Got an Ex-Class Omnipotent System - Chapter 228

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Chapter 228
228: How About It? The Little Ones (1)
A blade that tears and rends simultaneously with each slash. As entertaining as it was, its destructive power proved equally formidable.
It didn’t merely strip away flesh—it inflicted excruciating pain upon the target while simultaneously disrupting their concentration, a devastating combination of effects.
After confirming this much, I casually considered how to utilize it before collecting the item that Labweum had dropped.
At first glance, it appeared to be equipment related to earth, but it wasn’t something any of my three party members could use, so I quickly passed over it.
‘Items aren’t the priority right now.’
Currently, I—or rather, my entire party—was in a state where other matters took precedence.
I had become capable of drawing out the power of various traits within my psyche, yet I still couldn’t grasp the direction of how to construct my psyche itself, while Hanalin and Jiyuchan had their psychic direction and orientation clearly defined, but they were still struggling to actually manifest it.
Though it was understandable why they would struggle.
Regardless of superior races, ordinary lower or middle races typically only completed this stage upon reaching A-Grade, so attempting it at merely the peak of C-rank was originally an impossible feat.
But what did it matter? South Korea was, after all, the kingdom of advanced learning! That’s why I, Hanalin, and Jiyuchan were out here hunting even during our rest periods, trying to grasp more of this psyche.
‘The more I practice, the clearer it’ll become.’
Even if clarity didn’t come immediately, a sense of understanding would eventually emerge.
Simply mastering how to utilize the various traits inscribed in my psyche was already beneficial for me. That’s why items weren’t the important thing right now.
Of course, I’d naturally collect anything useful if it appeared.
As I expanded the range of my Analysis to search for other monsters, a peculiar presence suddenly caught my attention.
‘Hmm?’
Not monsters—clearly Hunters. And a three-person party at that.
Coming to the Central Zone with merely a three-person party meant they had confidence in their abilities, just like my party. Therefore, they had to be considerably skilled.
There was no way ignorant fools could enter the Central Zone as a three-person party.
Of course, with Analysis, this meant nothing to me. The moment I sensed them, my glorious king Analysis displayed their information at a glance.
‘Interesting.’
It even revealed why they had come all this way to observe my party.
Thanks to Analysis detecting the ambush, I subtly sent a telepathic hint to Hanalin and Jiyuchan.
That there were people lying in wait.
Then.
-Understood.
-Hmm, I was about to test it out. What a shame.
Watching Hanalin and Jiyuchan respond that way, I chuckled and nodded.
Well then.
‘Should we hunt until they show themselves?’
A mischievous smile played across my lips.
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Area 2, Deep Sea Furnace had earned a notorious reputation for its difficulty compared to other areas.
The terrain was harsher than other areas, and the lava made it difficult to let one’s guard down. Yet despite such terrain, there were always those who hunted without difficulty. It was the same now.
The sight of a Human Party of three—a race with virtually no racial characteristics—hunting in the Deep Sea Furnace was oddly striking.
But what made it even stranger was that they were fighting exceptionally well against the monsters dwelling in the lava.
Shwiiiiing——!!!
As the serrated blade swept through, tearing open wounds and shredding flesh with its jagged edges, Labweum writhed in agony.
“Gwuaaahhh!!!”
Lava erupted from its maw like blood, a counterattack unleashed—but when Dohyun, wielding the serrated blade, blocked with his coat-like uniform, I watched as it hardened of its own accord, repelling the molten torrent.
The moment Dohyun contained the lava, Hanalin unleashed her magic from behind without the slightest warning, and a frost beam streaked toward the Lava Worm.
Szzzzzzzzzzzt———!!!
As the Lava Worm froze in a cloud of pristine white vapor, Jiyuchan came flying in like lightning, cleaving cleanly through the wound Dohyun had first torn open.
Shhhhhhwack.
Unlike Dohyun’s slash, this was a pristine cut—and as the Lava Worm was bisected, lava sprayed forth instead of blood, but the Dohyun Party was more than equipped to handle it.
As the Lava Worm’s corpse crumbled to ash upon the ground, an item emerged from within, which Dohyun collected before moving swiftly to the next location.
Among those watching, two of them muttered in genuine amazement.
“Wow, Chichi! Did you see? Another rare item dropped!”
“Right? How is that even possible!?”
As the two made a fuss, the one who appeared to be the leader among the three spoke.
“Everyone, quiet. We’ll be discovered.”
“Got it!”
“Right!”
One might have argued that discovery was impossible at this distance, but the two obeyed Chichi’s command, closing their mouths and continuing to observe from afar.
Chichi then transmitted his thoughts to the other two through mana.
-Hairless monkeys, yet their strength rivals ours.
-Really! Just like Chichi said!
-How can they be so strong without fur? We made the right call following Chichi here!
-Indeed.
All three watched the distant Dohyun Party with gleaming eyes.
Chichi found their strength impressive, certainly, but what truly fascinated him was the constant stream of items dropping from the creatures they defeated.
They’d already slain five Lava Worms, and without fail, items had dropped from each one. Could there be some secret technique at work?
Pondering this mystery, he continued his distant observation.
Initially, upon hearing rumors of a Human Party among Davy Jones’s forces, curiosity had driven him to pursue those leaving Hezway’s Building, leading him here—and now he was grateful he’d followed.
Items dropping so consistently, and a Human Party with genuine skill at that!
‘How fascinating!’
Given the Mihoo Clan’s naturally inquisitive nature, how could he resist? Just as the three congratulated themselves on coming to observe, the leader Chichi’s eyes met those of Dohyun in the distance.
And in that instant.
“!!!”
Chichi felt as though every hair on his body stood on end, and his breath caught. Had they been discovered? It wasn’t mere coincidence that their eyes had met—that alone wouldn’t have provoked such a reaction.
It was the sensation of Dohyun’s will reaching toward this very spot that made Chichi feel this way.
As Chichi pondered how to respond, Dohyun simply turned his head and looked past them.
‘…Was it just coincidence?’
The moment Chichi thought this, Dohyun’s head turned again, and his gaze locked precisely with Chichi’s once more, prompting Chichi to urgently call out to his two companions.
“Ming! Pao!”
The instant he spoke, the three shed their naive demeanor entirely, their expressions turning grave as they hastily retreated from their position, attempting to distance themselves from the Dohyun Party. Or rather, they tried to.
But then.
“Hey there?”
Just as they were about to retreat, a voice echoed from behind, and everyone’s bodies froze as they turned. Dohyun, who had been positioned far away until moments ago, had somehow appeared at their backs.
Moreover, shortly after Dohyun materialized, Hanalin and Jiyuchan emerged from that distant location as well, surrounding them in a complete encirclement.
‘We’ve been discovered.’
I’d been careful with my concealment, and the distance was considerable, yet I was detected from that range? By humans, of all things—an inferior race?
No, setting aside inferior races, even if they were Celestials, the so-called race of mana, detecting from such a distance in a single sweep should have been impossible. So why was I discovered?
Chichi was consumed by these thoughts, but he assumed a respectful stance and greeted Dohyun.
“I must apologize for brazenly observing your hunt.”
Chichi spoke with such formality to Dohyun, but in Dohyun’s perception—
‘He really was just a little one.’
The small primate, assuming a respectful posture with a physique perfectly identical to that of an infant, was simply too adorable to ignore.
Of course, being adorable didn’t mean I intended to let them off easily.
After all, they were legitimately C-rank Hunters.
Moreover—
『Chichi』
『Trait: Leaper of Cloud Mist [A]』
『Skills』
▶「Cloud Mist Leap [A]」
▶Staff Arts—「Heaven-Turning, Sea-Shaking Staff [A]」
▶「Staff Arts [A]」
…(More)
『Stats』
▶「Strength: 91」
▶「Agility: 92」
▶「Endurance: 89」
▶「Mana: 89」
※Mihoo Clan member.
[Analysis has succeeded.]
[You acquire 2,000 AP.]
『Pao』
『Trait: Alchemist of Celestial Path [A]』
『Skills』
▶「Alchemy [A]」
▶「Alchemical Transposition [A]」
…(More)
『Stats』
▶「Strength: 73」
▶「Agility: 74」
▶「Endurance: 71」
▶「Mana: 91」
※Mihoo Clan member.
[Analysis successful.]
[You have acquired 2,000 AP.]
『Ming』
『Trait: Shapeshifter [A]』
『Skills』
▶「Shapeshifting [A]」
▶Magic—「Form Transmutation [A]」
▶「Clone Technique [A]」
…(More)
『Stats』
▶「Strength: 69」
▶「Agility: 69」
▶「Endurance: 73」
▶「Mana: 91」
※Mihoo Clan member.
[Analysis successful.]
[You have acquired 2,000 AP.]
They were certainly formidable beings, after all.
Of course, their youthful appearance was also undeniably true.
[Conducting detailed Analysis.]
[The three Mihoo Clan members before the user are all of young age.]
[Strong curiosity and interest are characteristic traits of the Mihoo Clan.]
Based on the detailed information Analysis provided, I couldn’t help but chuckle at the revelation that they were still so young.
They truly did look adorable in their youth.
Their stubby little legs and arms, plump with soft flesh, were absolutely endearing. If I had to describe their physique in human terms, they appeared to be roughly five or six years old.
I found myself wondering how creatures with such small frames and young ages could already reach the upper ranks of C-rank Hunters.
Was this the power of the Superior Race?
In any case.
“Hmm, since you’ve apologized, I suppose I shall forgive you.”
As I mimicked their manner of speech and chuckled, Chichi, Ming, and Pao—the three who hadn’t yet grasped my meaning—brightened considerably.
Hanalin found their reaction so endearing that she let out a soft laugh. Jiyuchan’s lips twitched as well, suggesting his expression was on the verge of breaking, but I was merciless.
“Now then, you must pay the price for spying on us.”
“What!?” “A, a price!?” “Eek!?”
All three reacted enthusiastically, bouncing up with excitement, and I couldn’t help but smile at their response.
Even for me, the thought of sparring with three young children held no appeal. Regardless of their status as upper-rank C-rank Hunters, they were still children. However.
“Hehehehe, you wouldn’t be unfamiliar with this, would you?”
As I spoke, I fluttered a piece of paper, and all three covered their mouths, their eyes widening as they gazed at the paper I was waving.
“Gasp!?” “Eek!?” “That’s!?”
All three displayed similar reactions, and I addressed them.
“How about we hunt the boss of this place together, shall we?”
The three Mifu Tribe children’s expressions twisted as if they’d swallowed something wrong, faced with Dohyun’s subtle, knowing smile.

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