I Just Subscribed and It’s the Best Hunter of All Time - Chapter 227

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#Chapter 227.
Jung Han-sung had already anticipated that Seo Ryeong would make such a request.
After all, what other reason could she have had for deciding to join his organization?
If she merely wanted money, she would have entered a Corporation. Considering she’d already earned substantial wealth, she wouldn’t have needed to work at all in the first place.
Then was it simply to climb The Tower again?
That would actually offer her far more options.
While finding someone of her caliber in Korea would be difficult, she could certainly find such partners in China or the United States. They would welcome her with open arms.
Yet Seo Ryeong chose to join Jung Han-sung’s organization.
Under the man who was climbing The Tower faster than anyone else.
This much had already been made abundantly clear to him.
“Understood.”
And so Jung Han-sung nodded. At that, Seo Ryeong’s expression brightened momentarily before she spoke to him again.
“And if you could speak more casually with me, I would appreciate it.”
“Of course.”
Jung Han-sung found casual speech more comfortable than formal anyway, so he agreed immediately.
After concluding their conversation, they promptly left the building and headed toward the Training Ground he had prepared.
The Training Ground was designed to withstand Jung Han-sung’s full exertion without issue.
Of course, if he focused on destruction, he could damage it, but that wouldn’t happen during a sparring match, so there was no concern.
“Maria.”
“Yes.”
At his request, Maria, who had come to the Training Ground with him, walked to one side and manipulated something.
Whirrrrrrr―!
Then a blue barrier enveloping the inner walls of the Training Ground materialized. Preparations were complete.
“Let me know when you’re ready.”
With that, Jung Han-sung drew his sword.
Seo Ryeong observed him, hesitated briefly, then began withdrawing equipment from her inventory one by one.
‘A staff. A cloak. A hat. That should be it.’
Having equipped herself swiftly, Seo Ryeong now presented the typical appearance of a Caster.
A Caster—in other words, one who primarily wielded magic or similar forces.
Seo Ryeong wasn’t a pure mage. Rather, pure mages were rare among those from Earth.
Earth was not a world where magic developed naturally.
One could learn it within The Tower, but such individuals were exceedingly rare.
Whoosh―!
Seo Ryeong summoned multiple flames around her. It would be foolish to question why she prepared magic in advance.
Fundamentally, for a Caster to unleash their full power, thorough preparation was essential.
Still, in Seo Ryeong’s case, it didn’t take particularly long.
“I’m ready.”
After laying down ample flames around her, she said so immediately.
“Didn’t you finish rather hastily?”
“No, I didn’t.”
“Yes. Then so be it.”
Jung Han-sung nodded and drew his sword, speaking.
“Come first.”
Seo Ryeong did not refuse.
Rather, she actively seized the opening that Jung Han-sung had graciously offered.
Whoooosh―!
Suddenly, a colossal flame materialized directly above Jung Han-sung’s head.
An arrival with no warning whatsoever.
Well, there was a warning of sorts—the flames she had summoned around the area served as the very conduit for her power.
Boom―!
In an instant, the flame swelled in size and detonated, attempting to engulf Jung Han-sung entirely.
Though this sequence felt quite drawn out in description, the actual time from the flame’s appearance to its explosion was less than a second.
Ordinarily, dodging would be nearly impossible, and the best one could manage would be to react and defend.
Whoosh!
Yet Jung Han-sung dashed forward and narrowly evaded the attack.
To call it narrow was generous—he had clearly anticipated it and sidestepped accordingly.
Seo Ryeong might have been startled by this, but she maintained her composure and swung her staff.
After all, she was a member of First, South Korea’s strongest team.
Moreover, she was counted among First’s very best.
As Jung Han-sung closed in rapidly, he recalled this information.
‘A flame-type Awakener. And she made a contract with some deity in The Tower, if I recall.’
This was far beyond simply visiting the Pantheon and tweaking one’s abilities slightly.
Her awakened flames were extraordinarily rare, and they had attracted the keen interest of a deity associated with fire.
Thus, Seo Ryeong had received immense power bestowed upon her.
Whoooosh―!
One need only observe the present moment to understand.
Seo Ryeong did not chant any incantations. She merely flicked her staff.
Yet a formidable barrier of flame materialized between Jung Han-sung and Seo Ryeong.
Normally, even the most skilled mage would need to utter at least a few words to conjure such a spell.
Typical mages require time to cast, making them vulnerable at close range, but at this level, such weaknesses would not apply.
However, Jung Han-sung, whom Seo Ryeong faced, was equally an anomaly among humans.
Slash―!
Rather than circumvent or leap over the barrier, Jung Han-sung simply swung his sword with ease.
The barrier was cleaved apart, leaving a gap just wide enough for a single person to pass through.
He had read the flow of power and cut precisely through the center, carving a path.
Seo Ryeong had not anticipated such a method of breakthrough, and though her eyes widened slightly, she did not cease her staff’s movements.
Boom―!
Another explosion erupted directly before Jung Han-sung.
This time, even Jung Han-sung had to push off the ground and dodge to the side.
Even if he could withstand the attack itself, it was clear that a succession of further assaults would follow.
Yet even though Jung Han-sung had evaded her attack, Seo Ryeong’s expression remained troubled.
The distance between them had already narrowed considerably.
At last, Seo Ryeong bit her lip with grim determination.
Blood trickled down and touched her staff. In the next instant.
Whoooosh―!
The flames enveloping Seo Ryeong surged violently, swelling in size before coalescing into the form of a towering giant.
Strangely, it felt similar to the ability I’d faced before with the Sun Orb.
But what mattered was that the giant moved its massive frame to crush me beneath it.
Watching Seo Ryeong’s complexion grow increasingly pallid, this didn’t seem like an ability she could use casually, yet its destructive power was undeniably real.
Even I couldn’t charge directly into that without sustaining injury.
‘If this were actual combat, I’d simply break through regardless.’
But this wasn’t actual combat, so I had no intention of going that far.
Besides, there were other options available.
Crackle, crackle, crackle―!
I immediately unleashed lightning in all directions while striking the ground.
Boom―!
The giant swept flames around the area as if trying to seize me.
But my movements didn’t slow in the slightest as the flames engulfed my surroundings—they only accelerated.
In that moment.
Crack!
A streak of lightning accompanied me as I slipped past the giant, targeting precisely its blind spot.
Whoosh!
Seo Ryeong responded immediately, hurling flames at me.
But I swung my blade and severed them before they could detonate. And in the next breath.
Stop.
I abruptly decelerated and came to a halt before Seo Ryeong.
My blade was already positioned at her throat.
Seo Ryeong glanced down at the sword, then gently flicked her staff.
Whoosh―.
The giant that seemed ready to incinerate the entire surrounding space vanished, along with all the flames around her.
I withdrew my blade and spoke.
“You don’t look well.”
“That final technique requires considerable strain to use.”
Seo Ryeong smiled weakly, her face pale.
“Still, I managed to graze you.”
Her eyes were directed at the hem of my garment.
Confirming this, I chuckled and nodded.
That final attack had certainly been formidable. Had I still been lingering in the 80s Floors, escaping unscathed would have been difficult.
Though I suspect I would have ultimately prevailed regardless.
In any case, Seo Ryeong steadied her breathing before bowing her head respectfully.
“I’ve learned a great deal from this. I’ll continue to strive forward.”
“Good. If there’s anything that might help, just let me know.”
In truth, during that earlier battle, I had recalled a Channel that could prove beneficial to her.
However, I had no intention of teaching it to her immediately. After all, Cho Cheon-woong and Maria would still need more time to catch up to her level.
After the sparring match concluded.
The three of them seemed intent on continuing their training at the Training Ground, so Jung Han-sung left alone and made his way toward Baek-seol.
“Master!”
Baek-seol came running the moment Jung Han-sung waved and called out to her.
Jung Han-sung smiled at her and spoke.
“I’ve obtained a new blueprint recently. Would you like me to install it in the Territory?”
“Could I see what kind of blueprint it is?”
“Of course.”
Jung Han-sung retrieved the Solar Orb blueprint from his inventory.
Baek-seol was startled to see that the blueprint was nearly as thick as an entire book.
“That’s a blueprint?”
“Yeah. Pretty thick, right?”
Jung Han-sung handed it to Baek-seol.
She naturally received it—not with her feet, but with telekinesis.
That’s right. Baek-seol had recently become capable of wielding telekinesis freely.
When I asked her about it before, she said it wasn’t a newly acquired ability, but rather one she had always possessed—she simply could now use it without restraint.
Whoooosh―
In any case, Baek-seol examined the blueprint thoroughly and spoke to Jung Han-sung.
“This is incredibly complex!”
“Even I think so. It doesn’t seem like the type of thing our technicians could just whip up in no time.”
“Right. Our current workforce isn’t sufficient. And it would be difficult to find personnel capable of fully understanding this and issuing instructions right away.”
“I suppose so.”
That was something Jung Han-sung had already anticipated. The blueprint was extraordinarily complex, even by his standards.
To fully comprehend it, I would likely need to bring in multiple specialists from relevant fields.
“So for now, I’m planning to read through it myself and organize it in an easier-to-understand format.”
“Ah! With your abilities, Master, that should definitely be possible!”
Baek-seol, being well aware of Jung Han-sung’s capabilities, spoke with sparkling eyes.
“Right. So when you have time, bring plenty of recording crystals to Han-sung’s Home. Writing it all out would be too difficult.”
“Yes! I’ll place an order right away!”
Thus, the matter of the Solar Orb was decided—Jung Han-sung would handle the first phase of work.
After that, they decided to pre-order some of the materials that would be needed for the Orb.
Though I hadn’t yet fully understood the blueprint, I could already see roughly what would be necessary.
The two continued conversing for some time afterward. But near the end of their conversation, his terminal vibrated.
Jung Han-sung checked it and soon confirmed who the message was from, then spoke to Baek-seol.
“I need to visit a Dungeon for a bit.”
“A Dungeon?”
“Yes. The Bone Dragon should be waking up soon.”
“Understood!”
That’s right—the contact had come from the Dungeon. It was finally time for the Bone Dragon to awaken.
Jung Han-sung immediately left the Village, summoned Thunder Wolf, and headed toward the Dungeon.
Roooaaarrr―!
Thunder Wolf charged forward at full speed toward the Dungeon.
Thanks to that, I arrived at its entrance in no time at all.
Whoosh!
The moment I stepped inside, the undead saluted me whenever they caught sight of me.
I acknowledged their salutes as I made my way deeper, soon arriving at the chamber where the Bone Dragon resided.
“Lord! The Bone Dragon appears to be awakening soon!”
“Have you observed the signs?”
“Yes! Most of the indicators you mentioned have been confirmed! They all occurred nearly simultaneously just moments ago!”
“Understood. Wait outside.”
I passed by the Manager and stepped inside. And at that very moment.
Boooooom―!
The ground trembled with a tremendous roar.
I looked ahead.
There stood a colossal Bone Dragon, magnificent and imposing.

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