I Got an Ex-Class Omnipotent System - Chapter 36

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Chapter 36
Chapter 36: Dark King’s Swiftness (2)
Dohyun’s sudden arrival caught Hwang Hana off guard at first, but she quickly shook her head and composed herself.
He had mentioned visiting before leaving the Training Facility, so his appearance wasn’t entirely surprising. Though she hadn’t expected him to return just two days after his departure, knowing Dohyun’s personality, it seemed plausible enough.
Hwang Hana stepped out of the taxi in casual attire and approached Dohyun, who greeted her warmly.
He wore a rather pleased expression, having obtained Dark King’s Swiftness, but his face showed such genuine delight at seeing Hwang Hana that she found herself studying him with mild curiosity.
“It hasn’t been that long.”
During her time as an instructor, she had spoken to him informally and sternly, so Dohyun felt somewhat awkward hearing her address him with such formal politeness now.
“Indeed.”
“You mentioned you’d visit, but I didn’t expect you back after just two days.”
“Well, things just worked out that way.”
“Though it’s only been two days, the Training Facility has changed quite a bit.”
“Is that so?”
Having accomplished his purpose the moment he arrived, Dohyun felt too embarrassed to leave immediately, so he engaged Hwang Hana in casual conversation.
He thought that only two days couldn’t have brought significant changes, but from what Hwang Hana described, quite a lot had indeed shifted.
First and foremost, the absence of both Dohyun and Jiyuchan had made a considerable impact.
Hwang Hana acknowledged this point with a subtle smile.
“Some of the instructors have mentioned feeling rather idle since you two left, and they seem to miss the excitement.”
“Ha, it was quite the spectacle, wasn’t it?”
As Dohyun said this while scratching his head, Hwang Hana couldn’t help but admire him inwardly.
Only two days had passed, yet.
‘His movements are different.’
The change in his movements was unmistakable compared to before.
One might say he had become more composed?
The way he directed his body and the angles of his movements seemed far more efficient, and his motions carried a newfound sharpness.
Hwang Hana couldn’t have known it, but this was precisely one of the effects of Dark King’s Swiftness.
Becoming more efficient and sharper in handling one’s body was one of the greatest advantages Dark King’s Swiftness possessed.
To Hwang Hana, who couldn’t possibly know this, Dohyun simply appeared to have made remarkable progress.
Therefore, she found herself somewhat perplexed.
‘How could he improve so much with just training outside the Training Facility?’
Hwang Hana thought it was practically impossible, yet with Dohyun, perhaps it might be feasible after all.
Wasn’t he the man who had demonstrated impossible things even while here at the Facility?
Thinking that such growth might indeed be possible for Dohyun, she couldn’t bring herself to even ask. She could only offer her congratulations on his progress.
“I can see you’ve grown even stronger. You’re truly remarkable.”
“Ah, thank you. It’s all thanks to you, Instructor.”
“What could I have possibly done? It’s all your talent, Dohyun.”
“No, it’s truly thanks to Instructor Hwang Hana.”
“…?”
When Dohyun spoke with such sincerity, Hwang Hana tilted her head in confusion.
But wasn’t that the truth, after all?
It was thanks to Hwang Hana that I could obtain the Dark King’s Swiftness.
But Hwang Hana, unaware of this, could only feel puzzled.
Dohyun added a bit more to his explanation.
“I’ve referenced Instructor Hwang Hana’s movements quite a lot.”
Since it wasn’t a lie, Hwang Hana’s eyes shifted slightly at Dohyun’s words.
Until now, her gaze had been one of casual acceptance, but hearing him say this much sparked a competitive spirit within her—a curiosity to verify if it was truly the case.
He had referenced her movements extensively.
It would be possible for Dohyun, but shouldn’t she verify if that’s actually true?
So Hwang Hana, with a subtle smile playing at her lips, issued what was less a provocation and more an invitation.
“Then, would you mind if I tested it?”
A sudden sparring request.
Dohyun smiled at Hwang Hana’s proposal and nodded readily.
“I’d be happy to.”
It was exactly what I had hoped for.
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Lunchtime—a brief respite.
This hour was precious to both instructors and trainees alike.
If one didn’t rest sufficiently during this break, the afternoon schedule would be grueling, so it was only natural.
Hwang Hana felt the same way, but unwilling to miss this opportunity, she arrived at the Sparring Hall with Dohyun, and both selected iron training daggers.
Though they lacked ether, being forged from iron meant they were training tools capable of inflicting genuine injury.
Yet neither seemed to mind as they gripped their daggers and faced each other. Both Hwang Hana and Dohyun held their left-hand daggers in reverse grip and their right-hand daggers in standard grip, assuming their stances.
A remarkably clean posture, devoid of any unnecessary flourish.
Both stood with stances so identical and unwavering that they seemed like mirror images, eyes locked in silent confrontation.
‘The stances are identical.’
Hwang Hana observed Dohyun with that thought, while Dohyun, on the other hand—
‘Ah, so this is the Dark King’s Swiftness?’
—was directly experiencing it and awakening to its magnificence.
Though not as fluid as movements that skipped the process itself, it was supremely efficient, making every motion feel natural and pristine.
Upon sensing this, I felt I could wield it far better, and my various skills began to manifest.
The Sword King’s Intuition aided the Dark King’s Swiftness, painting the sword path far more vividly in my mind, compensating for the weaknesses that were difficult to execute with my current stats, allowing me to mimic movements similar to Hwang Hana’s. Meanwhile, the Lord’s Majesty radiated through the gaps, filling in what remained lacking.
Even at a glance, it was beyond the level of an ordinary Hunter, so Hwang Hana’s expression grew noticeably serious. Their eyes met, and without either moving first, both surged forward simultaneously.
Thud——!!
The sound of them pushing off the ground and rushing toward each other echoed in perfect unison, merging into a single resonant tone. Before the distance closed, Dohyun and Hwang Hana both swiftly hurled their daggers from their hands as if slashing.
Whoosh——!!
The sound of air being rent asunder followed, echoing from different points like surround sound, yet identical and simultaneous, creating a unified resonance before the daggers hurtled toward each other.
Clang——!!
Sparks erupted in midair as the daggers ricocheted away.
Dohyun’s dagger flew toward Hwang Hana, while hers flew toward Dohyun.
The daggers spun rapidly, approaching their faces like invisible fan blades, yet both remained unfazed, their arms moving fluidly to snatch their opponent’s dagger from the air.
Snap!
Once again, hearing the sounds simultaneously, I swung the short sword in my right hand without even checking the daggers gripped in both hands, and sparks erupted violently between Hwang Hana and myself.
Clang clang clang clang——!
Though neither of us channeled mana, our movements transcended human capability, and naturally, Hwang Hana possessed greater composure.
It was only natural given her already far superior stats, but even so, Hwang Hana’s eyes narrowed as she couldn’t help but observe me.
As I thrust the short sword forward in my right hand, striking and swinging, the short sword in my left hand, gripped in reverse, intertwined without disrupting the trajectory of my right, launching attacks in rapid succession.
Rotating like a saw blade yet constantly shifting direction, it was an exchange so intricate that even Hwang Hana might momentarily lose track of the movements without absolute concentration.
Clang clang clang clang clang——!!!
Crash crash crash——!!!
At a distance where we could touch if we extended our hands, we moved them swiftly, and despite being so close, I even threw the short swords and caught them mid-air, displaying movements reminiscent of juggling.
Though we hadn’t coordinated, we moved as though performing a well-choreographed circus act, our hands becoming invisible as the speed intensified.
Yet only the sparks erupting between us and the silver trajectories of the short swords remained suspended in the midair.
Though it appeared evenly matched on the surface, I could sense just how remarkable she truly was.
Amid countless exchanges, we launched rapid attacks at each other, yet I was employing every method at my disposal.
I wielded boxing techniques, short sword mastery, and every passive skill I possessed, yet despite all this, I was gradually being pushed back, unlike Hwang Hana.
‘She’s truly incredible.’
I added the Dark King’s Swiftness to the Sword King’s Intuition, layered the Sovereign’s Majesty atop it, and deployed every broken skill imaginable, and furthermore.
[I analyze the attack trajectories to the maximum extent.]
[「Dark King’s Swiftness [A]」has already been analyzed, making 「Analysis」highly effective.]
[I analyze all attack trajectories.]
Using even Analysis, the most overpowered ability imaginable, yet being pushed back slightly wounded my pride.
The more this happened, the deeper my smile became and the more my eyes blazed with intensity, causing Hwang Hana to be genuinely astonished.
The power derived from those broken effects was not something even Hwang Hana could ignore.
I didn’t fully understand it, but Hwang Hana knew well.
This was no game, and even though Hwang Hana was a B-Grade Hunter, a moment’s carelessness could mean assassination by an F-Grade Hunter—such was the world of Hunters.
Therefore, Hwang Hana couldn’t help but acknowledge my remarkable display.
‘This person will surpass me someday. And….’
It wouldn’t take long.
Thinking such thoughts, Hwang Hana found herself envying Hanalin and Jiyuchan, who had formed a party with me.
How often did one encounter someone capable of surpassing them like I could? At best, perhaps Jiyuchan or Hanalin. Yet those three had come together to form a single party—it was only natural to feel envious.
Was that why?
Tak! Screeeee.
Hwang Hana, who had been exchanging fierce blows with me, looked at me with slightly dimmed eyes and spoke.
“Let’s call it a day here.”
“Ah….”
I, who had been thoroughly excited, let out a sigh of disappointment, but if Hwang Hana said to stop, what could I do?
I nodded at Hwang Hana as if to say I understood.
Still, it seemed a shame.
“I was quite enjoying myself. It’s unfortunate.”
Uncharacteristically for me, I expressed my true feelings.
Hwang Hana, seeing these words from me for the first time, was slightly taken aback and nodded.
Very well, then.
“When you’ve grown to match my level next time, I’ll spar with you again.”
Hwang Hana spoke with a provocative smile, and I found myself nodding in agreement.
I was exhilarated by the match, but she might not have been. The realization stung my pride a little, though I accepted it.
But still.
“It won’t take long.”
Watching me answer with such confidence, Hwang Hana’s expression shifted to one of mild surprise, and she nodded.
“I look forward to that day coming soon.”
With that, my sparring match with Hwang Hana came to an end, and I returned home, already anticipating our next encounter.
Left alone at the Training Facility, Hwang Hana gazed up at the sky with distant eyes, her thoughts turning inward.
‘Should I quit the Guild?’

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