I Just Subscribed and It’s the Best Hunter of All Time - Chapter 199

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#Chapter 199
The Channel I subscribed to this time was operated by the same person who had managed the Channel I’d subscribed to previously to assess the residents’ abilities.
However, it was a significantly enhanced version compared to last time, which allowed me to observe far more detailed information.
“Hmm.”
For starters, Cho Cheon-woong’s approach of wielding a blunt weapon directly in front-line combat wasn’t without merit.
He possessed considerable physical strength as a foundation.
Yet if we considered his potential, taking up a shield and firmly assuming the tank role didn’t seem like a poor choice either.
One might argue that this wasn’t a game but reality, so why speak of tanks—yet among climbers, roles were typically classified into roughly three categories: dealers, tanks, and supporters.
Dividing roles so clearly made it convenient when forming a team.
For instance, if three people wielding swords gathered together, fighting as one wouldn’t necessarily produce any remarkable synergy.
They’d simply rush forward together and overwhelm through sheer numbers—that was all.
Conversely, if just one of them took up a shield and specialized in defense, the entire nature of combat transformed dramatically.
‘If one person focuses on marking the enemy’s attacks, the other two can concentrate on offense far more comfortably.’
From that moment onward, synergy emerged.
Of course, unless one possessed abilities like taunts—as tanks do in games—performing the role identically was impossible.
Thus, among climbers, the term “tank” didn’t carry the connotation of someone passively absorbing blows with merely a shield.
Rather, it resembled the feeling of a vanguard—someone fighting at the very front while wielding a large shield.
After thinking this through, I paused to observe Cho Cheon-woong before speaking.
“For now, Cho Cheon-woong, I think it would suit you best to wield a blunt weapon paired with a shield.”
“A blunt weapon with a shield, sir?”
“Yes. Blunt weapon technique does require considerable finesse, but it’s still easier to master than swordsmanship or spear techniques. Besides, it would be difficult to wield a sword freely while carrying a large shield.”
“That does seem to be the case.”
“I’ll teach you appropriate shield techniques and blunt weapon skills.”
“Thank you so much!”
Cho Cheon-woong immediately bowed his head and offered his gratitude several times over.
Next, I turned my attention to Maria.
“You said you wanted to learn archery.”
“Yes.”
“For now, it doesn’t seem like a bad choice.”
Fundamentally, Maria’s inherent abilities possessed excellent compatibility with archery.
Yet since archery was far from simple, I couldn’t recommend it lightly.
‘Her aura is remarkably intense.’
The aura currently emanating from Maria was nothing short of dazzling.
At this level, she possessed not merely talent for archery but rather extraordinary natural aptitude.
Thus, I posed a question to Maria.
“Have you ever shot a bow before?”
“Yes. I’ve been doing archery since childhood. I stopped after awakening, though.”
“Ah.”
I nodded in understanding.
Though bows used in The Tower and sport archery differed in many respects, since both employed bows, mastering the proper technique would allow sufficient adaptation in no time.
Especially considering the aura I sensed from her, I didn’t think adaptation would take very long.
“Hmm.”
I stroked my chin thoughtfully for a moment before speaking.
“Maria. I’ll think about archery techniques that would suit you well and let you know.”
“Thank you.”
Maria immediately bowed her head at my words, then lifted it again as she spoke.
“I will do my utmost to contribute to the development of the Territory, repaying the kindness you’ve shown me.”
“Good.”
In the end, I supported Maria and Cho Cheon-woong because they were my people.
Their growth directly translated to strengthening my own power and that of my Territory.
Of course, as Maria had mentioned earlier, reaching a level where they could truly aid me in battle would be extraordinarily difficult.
This wasn’t a matter of their abilities.
It was simply that my growth rate was incomparable to anyone else’s.
But if they properly mastered these new techniques, they would prove helpful even if the gap didn’t narrow dramatically.
Defense techniques and archery weren’t fields I had studied professionally.
‘Besides, my compatibility with both of them isn’t particularly high to begin with.’
While I could learn the techniques, they were considerably inefficient choices compared to the Channels whose compatibility aligned with mine.
After organizing my thoughts that far,
I spoke to them.
“Once I’ve decided for certain, I’ll call you both again, so go back and rest for now.”
“Yes.”
“Understood!”
Maria and Cho Cheon-woong rose from their seats, bowed to me, and left the building.
After confirming their departure, I leaned back in my chair and gazed into empty space.
“Hmm.”
Now came the task of deciding which techniques to teach them.
It was obvious, but within the category of archery alone, there were countless classifications.
Even among introductory-level Channels, there were at least dozens.
And each of those Channels displayed slightly different characteristics depending on their owners’ inclinations.
Some archery styles felt like constant movement, sweeping across the battlefield, while others specialized in sniping from extremely long distances.
‘Wait, at that distance, wouldn’t it be several times superior to a sniper rifle?’
Reading the Channel descriptions, I found myself newly amazed at the profound world of archery.
I hadn’t examined it in detail since it wasn’t a field of interest, but seeing it this way, archery seemed genuinely powerful if mastered properly.
Though I had no intention of learning it myself.
‘Still, since I’m subscribing anyway, teaching a few undead wouldn’t be a bad idea.’
Though to be precise, it would be less teaching and more… drilling it into them.
After much deliberation, I selected an archery Channel.
But that wasn’t the end.
‘Defense techniques and blunt weapon techniques.’
There was still Cho Cheon-woong’s selection remaining.
I narrowed my search to those who wielded shields and blunt weapons together, and surprisingly, there were quite a substantial number of channels in this category as well.
It seemed that this particular combination was quite popular among Awakeners.
Thus, I found myself spending considerable time deliberating over the subscription window.
* * *
The next day.
As soon as dawn broke, I called for Cho Cheon-woong once more.
“You called for me!”
Cho Cheon-woong answered with eyes brimming with anticipation.
I spoke to him directly.
“First, I’ll be teaching you the technique.”
“Thank you so much!”
Cho Cheon-woong responded immediately with a resounding voice.
It was only natural, but I planned to teach the techniques in sequence.
There was no need to subscribe to both channels simultaneously.
It was more rational to subscribe to one channel, focus on teaching one person, and then move on to the next channel.
“Here, take this.”
I handed Cho Cheon-woong an appropriate shield and mace that I had stored in the Storage.
“Oh, this fits me perfectly!”
The shield had looked quite large when I held it, but it appeared perfectly sized when Cho Cheon-woong took it.
This was because Cho Cheon-woong’s height and build were exceptionally imposing.
While I myself exceeded average height by a considerable margin, I was nowhere near comparable to Cho Cheon-woong, who appeared almost inhuman.
“The blunt weapon is a mace.”
“Yes.”
I nodded and observed Cho Cheon-woong holding the shield and mace.
Despite neither being weapons he was accustomed to, his stance was quite respectable.
Fundamentally, Cho Cheon-woong was remarkably quick to adapt. His combat instincts were exceptional.
Had he not been, he would never have received such comprehensive support as a next-generation Awakener, regardless of his raw power.
“First, I’ll demonstrate the stance for you. Try to follow along.”
I retrieved an appropriate shield and mace for myself and assumed the stance.
The moment I took the position, Cho Cheon-woong’s eyes changed.
He perceived it immediately.
Despite the simplicity of the movement, the profound inner strength concealed within it was extraordinary.
Cho Cheon-woong observed carefully before promptly mimicking the stance.
“Your right arm is too high. Lower it. And straighten your waist slightly. Not that much. And your left foot needs to move forward more.”
I provided real-time corrections as I observed Cho Cheon-woong’s stance.
Cho Cheon-woong diligently adjusted his posture accordingly.
Once a stance seemed adequately established, we moved to the next one and repeated the same process.
After repeating this nearly twenty times.
“Now, perform all the stances in sequence.”
I instructed him to execute them all from the beginning in one continuous flow.
Naturally, mistakes appeared in several places. I pointed them out and ordered him to correct them.
Cho Cheon-woong followed the process silently, and after about two hours, he had grasped the basic form.
“Not bad.”
Though I said it wasn’t bad, truthfully he was learning quite rapidly.
If he possessed merely average talent, this process alone would have taken well over a full day.
“Think of the stances I’ve shown you so far as the trunk of the weapon technique you’ll master. From here, you branch out from that foundation.”
I demonstrated the stance once more, then showed him the branches that extended from it in sequence.
For example, from a stance where the shield is thrust forward and the club extended slightly, one could drive the shield forward forcefully while sweeping the club to the side.
Or conversely, drop the stance low and strike upward with the club from below.
“This is how it works. You memorize in advance the response method for every conceivable situation like this.”
“So you master the form first, then?”
“Exactly.”
Some say that once you reach a certain level, form no longer matters—but the true meaning behind such words is that form is absolutely critical before reaching that level.
Fundamentally, you cannot advance to the next stage without perfectly mastering the form.
“You need to reach the point where it emerges reflexively in any situation. Once your body has truly internalized it, the trained stance will manifest even in the most urgent circumstances.”
“Yes!”
Fortunately, Cho Cheon-woong understood instructions very well.
I taught him many more stances.
Of course, this process would not end so quickly. It would require at least several weeks of repetition.
“However, since I cannot stay attached to you constantly to teach, I’ll show you the next stage in advance as well.”
“Yes!”
It would have been impossible anyway, given the time limit on the subscription.
So I crammed everything about club and shield techniques into Cho Cheon-woong’s mind.
By the time I finished that entire process, it was already late evening.
At the same time, the Channel subscription I had purchased with the Bronze Ticket reached its expiration.
“Good. Let’s call it here for today. Now you simply repeat everything I taught you in stages. Each time you advance to the next stage, come to me for verification.”
“Yes!”
After intensively teaching Cho Cheon-woong, I immediately summoned Maria.
“You called for me?”
Maria arrived in response, and while not as visibly eager as Cho Cheon-woong, there was still a certain anticipation evident in her expression.
I spoke to her.
“The archery you’ll master requires a contract with a Spirit.”
At those words, Maria’s eyes widened slightly.

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