Monopolizing Skills to the 666th Floor - Chapter 94
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Skill Devouring to the 666th Floor Episode 094
94. Meeting with Hiromune
There was an incident in the past that caused a stir throughout Japan.
The Tokyo Governor’s son kidnapping incident.
And another one.
The Japanese ViewTuber murder case.
The two incidents happened simultaneously because they had the same perpetrator.
‘It was the work of a guy named Kuroda Takeshi.’
Takeshi was the head of a massive Japanese Yakuza organization.
He was already a criminal, but after awakening as an Apostle, he became even more rampant.
Indiscriminately kidnapping people for organ trafficking, human trafficking, or making them into sex slaves.
He was Japan’s biggest scumbag who committed all sorts of evil acts that no human should do.
It was thanks to Amano Hiromune that this scumbag’s evil deeds were exposed.
‘He shot himself in the foot.’
With a skill called Death God’s Senses, he provoked Hiromune who possessed overwhelming power…
‘A mere Yakuza organization trying to endure and resist? They had to die.’
Although he got his revenge, the measures were too late to save the Tokyo Governor’s son.
The Japanese ViewTuber who was used to lure him as well.
Because of this, Hiromune confessed to me that he suffered from guilt for a long time.
‘Though that’s all from my previous life.’
This incident will happen soon.
The one where the Tokyo Governor’s son and the Japanese ViewTuber get killed.
‘It will be carried out exactly tomorrow.’
What if I intervene in this incident?
I could win Hiromune’s favor.
‘Since he has a strong heroic spirit, there’s a high chance he’ll admire me.’
As the second strongest force after Joshua, he’s an incredibly desirable talent to recruit as a guild member.
‘But going to Japan isn’t just because of this.’
There are three types of mana.
Dark Magic that has destructive and dark energy.
White Magic that has creative and bright energy.
And Mana that has both attributes in common.
The mana that Apostles use is the third type, ordinary mana.
‘That’s why they can freely convert properties whenever they use Healing Skills or Attack Skills.’
But Dark Magic and White Magic that lean to one side are somewhat different from this.
They’re not fluid and have much more extreme properties.
They’re also stronger.
‘What if I use Dark Magic instead of ordinary mana when using Attack Skills?’
I could have much stronger destructive power.
White Magic can similarly achieve stronger effects too.
For example, if Park Se Hee used White Magic for Healing Skills?
‘She could heal much more effectively.’
But it’s difficult for ordinary Apostles to utilize Dark Magic or White Magic.
Because they need to go through a process of adjusting their body accordingly.
In other words, they need to awaken.
‘I can awaken Dark Magic by using the Yakuza organization.’
There are three conditions for Dark Magic awakening.
First, be in a place with strong negative properties.
In other words, just be in a place that feels gloomy.
Second, be in a place where mana movement is active.
In other words, it must be a situation where Organization Members composed of Apostles are actively using skills.
The last third condition.
This is a method only I can do – I need to extract and absorb the destructive properties from mana.
‘The place that meets all these conditions is the Yakuza Headquarters.’
It’s sufficient as a condition for Dark Magic awakening.
Copying Hiromune’s skill in the process is just a bonus.
“Ready?”
“W-wait a minute. I’m not mentally prepared yet…”
Weihao acts weak when I say we’re flying with the Flight Skill.
He even throws a tantrum saying he doesn’t want to.
“Why exactly are you taking me along? You can just travel alone, can’t you?”
“I need someone to take care of things. There’s work you need to help with too.”
“Then, can’t we go by some normal method? Wouldn’t taking a plane be nice?”
“What plane for a guy without a passport? Stop complaining and follow me.”
“I said I don’t want to!”
“Then do you want to stay here and watch Netflix?”
At those words, Weihao’s expression hardens.
“I’ll give you prey, so let’s go.”
A hungry beast will follow even just the scent of blood.
“Ah, got it.”
Weihao changed his mind.
“But knock me out first… guh!”
Before he could finish speaking, I struck his neck to knock him unconscious.
I lightly carried him with one arm and flew through the sky.
To the neighboring country of Japan.
If you were to name the largest organization among Japan’s Yakuza, everyone would unanimously agree.
They would say Kuroda Takeshi’s organization is the best.
And for good reason – they have 50 Apostles alone, all skilled individuals who have surpassed the 20th Floor.
Among them, the leader Takeshi is an overwhelming powerhouse who has surpassed Floor 30.
However.
“Bakayaro. You still haven’t found him?”
“I’m sorry… Oyabun.”
The Night Hunter who had stirred up all of Japan.
Currently, the organization was desperately trying to catch him.
That bastard who selectively targets only criminals to cripple them had touched the leader Takeshi’s younger brother.
They absolutely had to find him and get revenge.
“Huu. How should we find that damn bastard…”
Takeshi was pondering.
While searching ViewTube for information about the Night Hunter, a good idea occurred to him.
“Hey, go catch this guy right now.”
“Who should we…”
On the mobile phone Takeshi showed, a ViewTuber’s video was playing.
“News Maru?”
“That’s right.”
“But this guy is just a ViewTuber, isn’t he? He has nothing to do with the Night Hunter…”
“That’s exactly why I’m telling you to catch him. We can use him as a hostage.”
“Ah…!”
Draw out the Night Hunter through a hostage exchange.
That was the scheme Takeshi had devised.
If it’s the Night Hunter who advocates for justice, he wouldn’t stay still when an innocent citizen is taken hostage.
Especially if it’s a ViewTuber who had been praising him.
‘This will make a good example.’
Time passed and…
“Oyabun! We caught him!”
“You actually managed to catch him?”
“Yes! Thanks to News Maru live streaming, we were able to catch him easily.”
They had secured a hostage.
“Where is he now?”
“We put him with the other hostages.”
“Good. Send a message to the Apostle Management Agency immediately. Tell them we’ll spare him if they bring the Night Hunter. The Apostle Management Agency probably has some idea already.”
As an organization that handles information about Apostles, they would likely know the Night Hunter’s identity too.
‘Night Hunter. You’re as good as dead now.’
A sinister smile spread across Takeshi’s lips.
“Hey, wake up.”
After arriving in Japan, I woke up Weihao.
“Mmm… are we there already?”
“What a comfortable life you have. Close your eyes and open them, and you’ve arrived in Japan.”
“…Where are we going now?”
“First, we need to find the Yakuza.”
“…Yakuza?”
“Follow me. I know where they are. But let’s eat first.”
Even Mount Kumgang is best viewed after a meal, isn’t it?
We had ramen for dinner, rested at a cafe for a bit, and when midnight approached, we moved.
‘Should I go meet Hiromune now?’
I already know where he’ll come.
It’s something I figured out completely with Clear Mind Like Still Water.
We left the cafe and moved to a different location.
To the place where the Yakuza had called him out.
“Where exactly are we going? Can’t you at least tell me? I’m dying of curiosity.”
“You just need to do what you’re told.”
“Hey! Am I your lackey or something? This is kind of hurting my pride, you know?”
Weihao bristled with indignation.
I stopped walking and stared intently at the guy.
“So? Wasn’t it?”
It avoids eye contact and slyly curls its tail.
“Ugh… It hurts my pride but… I’ll follow.”
Leaving the muttering guy behind, I arrived at my destination.
Leaving the muttering guy behind, I arrived at my destination.
Since I came early, it seems Hiromune hasn’t shown up yet.
“Yeah.”
“Apostles?”
“Hey. Do you think I’d be scared of Apostles or whatever? Me, Lord Weihao? Don’t worry about it. I’ll kill them all and come back. Hehe!”
His mouth stretched from ear to ear when he heard there were ten of them.
Well, I wasn’t worried.
“Hey. You think I’m gonna be scared of some apostle or whatever? Me, Wei Hao? Don’t worry about it. I’ll kill them all and come back. Hehe!”
* * *
Inside the gloomy warehouse, ten of Takeshi’s subordinates were lying in ambush.
Wei Hao is at world top-class level, after all.
“He should show up eventually. A hostage’s life is at stake.”
“Even though he obviously knows it’s a trap?”
Ten of Takeshi’s subordinates were lying in ambush inside the gloomy warehouse.
If he was genuinely playing hero and not just pretending.
“If he shows up, we must kill him. There were orders to bring back his head.”
“Confidence is good, but don’t let your guard down. There are rumors he’s quite skilled.”
“Even so, it would be difficult for him to face all of us, right?”
Everyone here were ability users made up of Apostles.
To face all of them alone?
That is, if that bastard is genuinely playing the hero and not just putting on an act.
“Still, we need to handle it for sure, so no solo actions.”
“He might come now, so be quiet.”
While maintaining silence in the darkness and waiting for the target to enter the trap.
Thud—
Footsteps were heard from outside the door.
You’re going to face all of them alone?
Impossible.
“To be honest, this is nothing. There’s only one opponent.”
“Still, we need to handle this properly, so no acting alone.”
“I got it.”
“They might come now, so be quiet.”
All ten lying in ambush had bewildered expressions.
“That guy… is the Night Hunter?”
Footsteps could be heard outside the door.
But that was only momentary.
“Kill him!”
Everyone rushed toward the target all at once.
“Fuck. Why is it so dark? Don’t you guys even turn on the lights?”
* * *
While Weihao was raiding the warehouse, I sensed someone’s presence.
‘There he comes.’
The second priority for raid party recruitment, Amano Hiromune.
It was understandable that he was surprised, having heard that I was Japanese.
But that was only for a moment.
“Kill him!”
I turned around and showed myself.
“Gasp!”
Hiromune was startled.
While Weihao was breaking into the warehouse, I sensed someone’s presence.
‘There they come.’
Second priority for the next raid team recruitment, Amano Hiromune.
If I win his favor, my power will increase greatly.
‘Most importantly, I can put my skills to use too.’
Let’s meet him first.
Let’s go back and show ourselves.
“Gasp!”
Hiromune is surprised.
“Hajimemashite. Nice to meet you.”
Since I had conversed with Hiromune in the past, I could speak Japanese to some extent.
However.
‘Strangely, Japanese pronunciation just doesn’t stick to my tongue.’
Even to myself, it sounded awkward.
Well, as long as we could communicate.
“Are you Amano Hiromune?”
When I called his name, his eyes shifted to wary mode.
“Are you Yakuza? Well, I came as promised. Where are the hostages?”
He seemed to be misunderstanding something.
“I think there’s a misunderstanding. I’m neither Yakuza nor a kidnapper. I just came to help you.”
“You came to help me?”
Just then, the warehouse door opened and Weihao walked out.
“All done!”
“That person is…?”
“Someone who works for me. From the looks of it, he’s dealt with all the kidnappers.”
“The kidnappers…?”
“That’s right. I took care of them in your place.”
“…”
What the hell is this situation?
Hiromune rolled his eyes with that kind of expression.
It seemed like more explanation was needed.
“You came here after hearing that News Maru was kidnapped, right? To rescue him.”
“…”
“As you probably know, it’s a trap. To lure you out, the Night Hunter. News Maru wasn’t here from the beginning.”
“Who the hell are you? If you’re not Yakuza, how do you know all this? What’s your identity?”
Rather than arouse suspicion, I should reveal it.
Mixed with a little lie.
“I have a Future Sight Skill. That’s how I know the information.”
“You can see the future?”
“And there’s a name people call me.”
“A name?”
“Amon.”
Hiromune’s eyes widened with surprise.
“That’s what everyone calls me.”
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