My Catastrophic‑Level Summon Devours Gates - Chapter 192

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Episode 192

Trudge— Trudge—

The familiars who emerged from the cave glanced back.

“There shouldn’t be any problems.”

Ingrid’s voice was filled with confidence.

“That’s right.”

“The girl’s Master is really amazing, isn’t he?”

“He is my Lord as well.”

“To read the grain like that. That’s a realm that can’t be achieved with talent alone.”

“It’s thanks to my teachings.”

“Ah. He truly is an amazing person.”

The two people talking as if looking in a mirror, each saying only what they wanted to say.

Zaugg quietly interjected.

“I have something to confess to you, my lords.”

“I know it’s not because of monsters.”

“Did I hear wrong?”

“You share our Lord’s talents.”

Isra’s eyes darkened.

“You should have been able to avoid the gaze of mindless monsters.”

“Is that so?”

“Did you discover hostile forces?”

“Whoa. Really?”

Ingrid cried out in surprise.

“Our Lord’s concentration might be broken. Be careful.”

The three familiars’ gazes turned toward Zaugg.

“As expected, I can’t fool you, my lord.”

Zaugg lightly shrugged his shoulders.

Meigers’ eyes glinted slightly.

【Why did you call this one? Thief.】

“I need my junior’s abilities.”

【But I’m inexperienced in combat?】

“You’ll understand once we get to the scene.”

“Thief. How far is the distance?”

“At Schne’s pace, it’s a 30-minute distance.”

“That’s based on avoiding combat.”

“That’s right.”

Sir Isra touched her chin with her right hand.

A gesture Min-ho often showed when thinking.

Unconsciously.

She too had begun to imitate Min-ho’s habits.

“I never thought I’d carry anyone other than our Lord.”

“What?”

“I said get on. Mage.”

“Mmm. I don’t really like it.”

“I don’t like it either.”

【Should this one ride on the thief?】

“A corpse would be a bit much.”

The bickering familiars finally started moving in pairs.

“My lord. Our footsteps are barely audible, aren’t they?”

“Did you forget that your talent is shared among all familiars?”

[Stealthy Steps]

The hiding talent that allowed Zaugg to work as both thief and assassin.

The ability inherited by Min-ho is shared among all undead.

Sir Isra had made full use of that talent to reduce her presence.

“Then I can do it too?”

“Just because you have magical talent doesn’t mean I can use Fireball.”

“Ugh. I got theoretically refuted by Iron Head.”

“Honestly, my lord’s words are correct.”

Talent is, so to speak, a raw gem.

Like how it needs to be cut and polished to shine.

“How do you walk without making sound?”

“Just imitate the thief’s movements.”

“That works?”

“After observing a few times, I can mimic it.”

Even without stealth-type skills.

It meant that understanding the subtleties contained in Zaugg’s movements could produce some effect.

Skills are power given to Hunters.

Even without that ability.

If you grasp the profound meaning contained in the movements, you can achieve the same effect.

In the past.

Just like how he sliced through the Living Armor, a chunk of metal, with a bone knife.

“It’s a bit frustrating.”

“What’s frustrating?”

“This walking technique. It’s a footwork method I created through tremendous effort to reduce presence.”

“Indeed. It took some time to learn, so it wasn’t ordinary.”

“How long did it take you?”

“10 minutes.”

“…”

For the Continental Greatest Sword.

That much time was sufficient to learn the agile thief’s walking technique.

“I can reduce presence itself, but if I’m caught in sight, it’s over.”

“Don’t worry. I’m keeping track of the monster’s gaze.”

The two familiars leaped continuously using tree branches as stepping stones.

Even though they were each carrying Ingrid and Meigers.

Not a single sound came out when they stepped on and jumped from the branches.

“Over there?”

【Hmm. It seems like a barrier constructed with considerable effort.】

Ingrid and Meigers, riding on the familiars’ backs, reacted first.

[Presence Out]

[Veil of Nature]

[Aversion Odor]

Large-scale deployed magic.

The magic range covered the entire mountain slope area.

Magic that causes instinctive revulsion to prevent entry.

Or blocks vision and naturally guides people to go elsewhere.

Meigers made a tsk sound with his tongue.

【But crude.】

“Didn’t you say they put effort into it?”

【It means those lacking in skill put in effort. Isn’t that right, Witch Princess.】

“I agree. They compensated for lacking skill with output.”

【I want to pluck out my eyes and wash them.】

A harsh critique followed.

For the two vassals who had reached the pinnacle of magic and alchemy.

The magic cast over the mountain slope was nothing more than futile trickery covering up inadequate skills.

“Hmm. I don’t really understand.”

Sir Isra tilted his head at their harsh criticism.

“Then let’s go in.”

Still suppressing their presence.

The familiars slowly climbed up the mountain slope.

Swoosh!

A monster burst up from the ground.

Sir Isra gripped his sword.

Zaugg stretched out his arm to block him.

“Just watch quietly.”

The newly spawned High Orc looked around its surroundings.

“Kuruluk.”

It let out a long breath and went outside the barrier.

Though the magic circle couldn’t affect the familiars.

The mindless monsters were naturally guided outside the barrier.

“We’re almost at the summit.”

“It’s about time they showed up.”

Zaugg raised his hand once more.

Trudge— Trudge—

Those coming down from the mountaintop.

Three fully armed Hunters descended while chatting.

“This is annoying. Why do we have to patrol?”

“The monsters can’t get out anyway because of the barrier.”

“Be quiet. Rules are rules.”

The Hunters passed by the familiars while conversing.

The sound of their conversation gradually faded away.

“Are they the ones who set up the magic circle?”

“It seems so.”

“You thief. Isn’t it hasty to label them as hostile forces when we haven’t even clashed?”

“Don’t you know the reason, Miss?”

Zaugg shook his head vigorously from side to side as if clicking his tongue.

Ingrid crossed her arms with displeasure.

“How can you tell just by looking at people?”

“No. I think I know.”

“Why are you taking that thief’s side too!”

Sir Isra pointed to where the group of Hunters had passed.

“When we were attacked on the uninhabited island. Do you remember?”

“How could I forget that?”

“It’s similar to the tracks of those masked ones.”

Footsteps similar to the Turang Hunters.

They had clearly been trained in the same manner.

“Sir. How can you tell just from footprints?”

“Avoid false modesty. Didn’t you also figure it out by looking at that?”

“No sir. It’s because they used the exact same language as those masked people from before.”

Ingrid and Meigers fell silent for a moment.

Sir Isra’s intuition in reading training methods from a single set of tracks.

Zaugg’s experience in remembering and comparing languages.

Neither was ordinary.

【What was the reason for summoning this old one?】

“Schne learned something from the last incident.”

Zaugg chuckled briefly, “Hehehe.”

“That is, if there are no witnesses, it’s assassination.”

“Thief. What nonsense are you spouting?”

“Weren’t you troubled last time when your tracks were completely exposed?”

The familiars’ activities recorded on CCTV.

What should have been a perfect(?) social gathering that day ended up being live-streamed on SNS.

“Cross Gate doesn’t have such equipment.”

“We also need to block the hostile forces from requesting reinforcements.”

【That makes sense. A professional thief is indeed different.】

“Thanks for the compliment, no wait. I’m not a thief but an archaeologist. Junior!”

“Meigers. Can you do it?”

Sir Isra cut off Zaugg’s words.

【This old one’s alchemy skills are limited to establishing mana circuits.】

“Even a Grand Alchemist’s abilities have limits.”

【Hmph! Don’t underestimate this old one. Interfering with installed magic circles is possible.】

Trismegistus.

The ultimate realm of alchemy.

Though Meigers had lost most of his abilities by dwelling in a revenant.

Thanks to the ultimate technique he had mastered in life, he could freely perform ‘interference.’

“Hehe. That’s why I brought my junior.”

“Blocking communication networks. Is it possible?”

【Heh heh. If we modify the structure of the magic circle, it should work somehow.】

Meigers answered confidently.

“They are those who tried to harm our Lord. No mercy is needed.”

Murderous intent gleamed in Sir Isra’s eyes.

Though they all expressed it differently.

The familiars were all sharpening their blades of revenge.

From the Gate attack incident until now.

They had always been on the receiving end of attacks, and now they had finally caught their first opportunity to strike back.

“Sir. Will this be alright?”

“Is there a problem?”

“I think we should report to the Great Lord.”

“…Once preparations are complete, I’ll tell him directly myself.”

This time too.

It was Sir Isra who shouldered the responsibility.

The other familiars secretly breathed sighs of relief.

* * *

A week had passed since entering Cross Gate.

I thought something special would constantly happen since it was a rift between dimensions.

But it was more peaceful than expected.

“Hyung-nim. You’re not disappointed, are you?”

“Peaceful is good.”

“It’s just that you sounded regretful.”

I scratched my head with my right hand at Seong-su’s observation.

Hmm.

Have I been lacking stimulation lately?

“It might be because I’ve been doing too much pickaxe work.”

Unplanned pickaxe work.

I got blisters while focusing on training Pinpoint Strike.

I had invested quite a bit in the Endurance stat too.

But I couldn’t withstand the recoil when Pinpoint Strike didn’t activate.

【Force. Heal.】

“Kieeeek!”

The healing effect was definite.

It just hurt like hell.

I secretly wiped away the moisture that had formed in my eyes.

Still, there were results.

“One out of every three swings triggers it.”

[Pinpoint Strike]

Understanding: 17%

As the probability of Pinpoint Strike triggering increased, my understanding also rose significantly.

At this level, even my minions should be able to benefit from Pinpoint Strike’s effects.

As for additional income.

[Mithril]

Grade: Unique

Category: Mineral

Restriction: Blacksmith

Durability: 237/237

A mineral with high mana conductivity. Can be used in various applications such as weapons or catalysts.

It was 2kg of mithril I obtained while training Pinpoint Strike.

『I’ll process the raw ore for you.』

Thanks to Master Han Yo-han’s consideration, I was able to obtain refined mithril.

Two silver-gleaming metal bars.

Since it’s said to be dozens of times more expensive than gold.

Just selling one bar should easily net several billion, right?

“Uhehehehe!”

I have no intention of selling it.

It’s a mineral where you can name your price once it hits the market.

When my skills improve further, I plan to use it when making Sir Isra’s weapon.

By the way.

I was thinking of giving those Chinese Hunters a taste of their own medicine.

But after entering Cross Gate, I realized it wouldn’t be easy.

The distance between Hyeonmu Base and China’s Cross Gate entrance is quite considerable.

About 30km in a straight line.

That’s roughly the distance from Seoul to Paju, isn’t it?

The distance was quite far for hitting them and then retreating.

Hmm.

It would be a shame to leave like this.

Even after the escort mission for the two blacksmiths ends, I won’t be leaving Cross Gate immediately.

Still though.

I was troubled because the environment was too harsh for giving the Superhuman Bureau a taste of their own medicine.

While I was pondering for a long time.

“My Lord.”

Sir Isra spoke to me in a serious voice.

“Why are you being so formal?”

“Actually, there’s something I must report to you, my Lord.”

Did you cause trouble again?

That’s what the atmosphere suggests.

“Alright. Let’s hear it.”

I’ll decide whether to scold you after hearing what happened.

“Actually, I discovered the stronghold of the hostile forces that attacked you, my Lord.”

“Huh?”

“I’m ready to subjugate them, but if you order me not to, I’ll pretend I know nothing about it.”

What?

You did something commendable behind my back.

“Are you taking full responsibility again this time?”

“That’s right.”

“Hmm hmm, the girl doesn’t know anything.”

【This servant merely did as instructed.】

“Schne doesn’t really know much either.”

Sir Isra squeezed his eyes shut.

With my right hand.

I patted the stiff Sir Isra’s head.

“Well done.”

“?!”

Sir Isra’s head drooped low.

Hmm.

I patted him because I was proud.

But it must have been humiliating for a proud knight.

I should remove my hand before he gets upset.

“Then let’s go check it out properly.”

A Superhuman Bureau stronghold.

I wonder if our country’s government is aware of it?

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