My Catastrophic‑Level Summon Devours Gates - Chapter 37

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Episode 37

 

When the Undead were reduced to less than half.

 

“Grooooar!”

 

That mutant bastard started charging at us.

 

“Be careful! This is the monster suspected to be the culprit behind this incident!”

 

I think I can figure that out myself.

 

【It’s a monster whose spirit, energy, and mind are not unified.】

 

“Can you say that in Korean?”

 

【It has gained power beyond what it can handle.】

 

“So it’ll get weaker?”

 

【Since it’s wielding power stronger than its own capacity, it will collapse on its own.】

 

It will naturally disappear within a week.

 

Wow.

 

That’s quite impressive.

 

“So we just need to survive for a week against a powered-up monster.”

 

What a useful strategy guide!

 

【That’s exactly the kind of thinking Iron Head would have.】

 

[Unique Technique – Eclipse]

 

[Ice Bolt x 4]

 

[Modification – Expand]

 

The Mutant Ghoul that had been charging while panting collapsed with a thud.

 

【A useful little trick, Mage.】

 

Whitish light surged up from beneath Sir Isra’s feet.

 

[Physical Enhancement → Mana Emission]

 

Sir Isra released his compressed mana in an explosive burst.

 

With instant acceleration, he approached the fallen Mutant Ghoul.

 

“Grooooar!”

 

Hook-like curved claws wildly slashed through the air.

 

The flailing appearance wasn’t very pleasant to watch.

 

【How undignified.】

 

I’m gradually starting to understand what Sir Isra means by ‘dignity.’

 

With that kind of power.

 

Such unrefined movements.

 

The waste was severe.

 

[Imperial Swordsmanship (Modified)_Isra Form]

 

[3rd Form – Full Moon]

 

The bone knife that drew a circle sliced off the Mutant Ghoul’s arm.

 

[Ice Bolt]

 

Thunk! The ice chunk restricted the Mutant Ghoul’s movement.

 

Slash!

 

When the bone knife danced, one of its limbs fell to the ground.

 

“Grooaar.”

 

【Does it not have bad breath?】

 

The bone knife pierced through the crown of its head.

 

“…Urk.”

 

The Mutant Ghoul’s scream was swallowed by the blade.

 

[Level Up!]

 

【Enemy general, defeated!】

 

Sir Isra held the Mutant Ghoul’s head high in the air.

 

Honestly.

 

It was a bit embarrassing.

 

Whoosh!

 

The Gate that had been dyed bright red returned to blue.

 

And gradually began to shrink in size.

 

“So it was the boss after all.”

 

Phew.

 

I’m glad things didn’t get worse.

 

In the early stages of a Gate Break, you can resolve the situation just by defeating the boss monster.

 

The problem is when time passes.

 

The Gate core within the boss monster fuses with the ley lines.

 

And if otherworldization proceeds, they say purification takes years.

 

Now then.

 

Since I’ve solved the problem.

 

“Response Department Personnel.”

 

“Y-Yes. Hunter sir.”

 

“The Break situation. It’s resolved, right?”

 

“Yes. We’re grateful for your hard work, Hunter sir.”

 

Oh my.

 

Hard work.

 

The Familiars did all the work.

 

More importantly, there’s something I need to make clear.

 

“It seems like I played a major role in resolving this situation.”

 

“Ah. That’s right. All Monster Byproduct rights and the Break resolution reward money belong to you, Hunter.”

 

Well.

 

This person speaks my language.

 

Then shall we check the rewards?

 

* * *

 

Tigers die and leave their skin behind.

 

Monsters die and leave items behind, they say.

 

Here’s the question.

 

What kind of item would a boss monster that raised its rank from D-grade on its own give?

 

Before checking the answer.

 

“Gyeong. Bring the corpse too.”

 

【Can’t a corpse that has once become one of the Dead not be revived?】

 

“That’s true, but I want to analyze it a bit.”

 

[Evolved Predatory Ghoul]

 

The original boss monster must have been from the zombie lineage.

 

It must have achieved evolution thanks to the concept of ‘predation.’

 

If I analyze it, couldn’t it be useful somewhere?

 

【As expected of Master!】

 

“I don’t know if it’ll work or not.”

 

Don’t get my hopes up too much.

 

If it doesn’t work out well, all the embarrassment will be mine.

 

I placed my hand on the [Evolved Predatory Ghoul] that had all its limbs severed.

 

[Corpse Processing]

 

I’m not trying to process the dismembered Undead.

 

Corpse Processing also has analytical abilities.

 

If I project the interior with mana…

 

[Analyzing Undead monster.]

 

[Discovered Crafting method for individual – Ghoul.]

 

“Huh?”

 

【What’s wrong!】

 

【Are you alright, Master?】

 

“Wait a moment.”

 

Why a Ghoul crafting method?

 

This isn’t the first time I’ve analyzed Undead.

 

Could I have spent 5 years wandering E-rank Gates without seeing a single Undead?

 

No, that’s not it.

 

Come to think of it.

 

This was the first time I’d used Corpse Processing on an Undead that wasn’t a zombie or skeleton.

 

【Maybe it’s because you already knew the crafting method for that Undead?】

 

“Oh.”

 

That makes… sense!

 

【If you analyze other Undead, you should be able to obtain their crafting methods too.】

 

“That’s right.”

 

Like the Armed Zombie Warrior.

 

I could create entirely new concepts.

 

And I could also analyze the structure of existing Undead to expand my crafting methods.

 

Then I should be able to find a way to modify Ingrid soon.

 

【Really?】

 

“C-rank Gates have many more Undead.”

 

【Yay! Thank you! Master!】

 

You’re getting too excited when I haven’t even started digging yet.

 

I was planning to just do a light analysis and be done with it.

 

But that won’t do.

 

I took out thread and needle from the Subspace Carrier.

 

Swish swish—

 

I quickly stitched together the torso, arms, and legs.

 

This wasn’t creating an Undead.

 

It was simply stitching pieces together, so it was finished in a minute.

 

With my increased Strength stat, the work is much easier too.

 

[Death Space]

 

[1/10 → 2/10]

 

The second corpse stored, following the Elicro Warrior.

 

I should place it in the workshop and analyze it thoroughly.

 

【Now check the rewards.】

 

“Right. I forgot about that.”

 

I had completely forgotten about the rewards while analyzing the Evolved Predatory Ghoul.

 

The creature dropped two items.

 

[Ring of Life]

 

Grade: Rare

 

Category: Accessory

 

Restriction: None

 

Durability: 80/80

 

A ring that accumulates life force. Can heal targets using the stored life energy.

 

*Accumulated life energy – 82%

 

*Built-in Life Force Recovery skill.

 

One grade higher than Magic!

 

Right.

 

I’ll believe you.

 

You really are a C-rank boss monster.

 

【But with no options, isn’t it a dud?】

 

“I need to check the built-in skill’s performance.”

 

A skill that recovers targets using accumulated life energy.

 

Having my own Healing Spell makes it more convenient to operate without a supporter.

 

【Master. May I make a suggestion?】

 

“By all means.”

 

【I’d like you to use Life Force Recovery on the damaged Armed Zombie Warrior.】

 

Healing spells act as poison to Undead, don’t they?

 

Well, even if it breaks a little, I can fix it later.

 

Just a tiny bit.

 

I released the life energy contained in the ring.

 

[Life Force Recovery]

 

[Accumulated life energy: 82% → 75%]

 

Green light seeped into the damaged area.

 

“Huh?”

 

The wound that should have widened further.

 

Closed on its own and recovered completely.

 

As if a healing spell had worked.

 

【Fortunately, it’s as expected.】

 

“What’s going on?”

 

【That ring’s healing mechanism is different from supporters.】

 

If anything, it’s similar to a vampire’s blood drain.

 

It’s an item that can heal Undead too.

 

This is quite valuable, you know?

 

“I got something precious from an unexpected place.”

 

My ability is Necrosmith.

 

To repair damaged Undead, I have to fix them directly.

 

In urgent battlefields, there are no means to recover my minions.

 

If I have this ring.

 

I won’t need to worry much about them getting damaged during combat.

 

“Should I offer my life force with the spirit of donating blood?”

 

【There’s no need to harm your precious body.】

 

The skeletal finger pointed at the Response Department Hunters.

 

【Since you saved their lives. Ask them to gladly offer their life force.】

 

No way.

 

Life force accumulation isn’t blood donation.

 

When I enter Gates.

 

I’ll have to capture and store monsters alive whenever I get the chance.

 

I hope the life force accumulation efficiency is decent.

 

The second reward was a Skill Book.

 

[Cowardly Ambush Skill Book]

 

Grade: Rare

 

Category: Skill Book

 

Restriction: Warrior-class occupations

 

Durability: 1/1

 

A book recording the skill [Cowardly Ambush], which allows you to suppress your presence and approach to attack.

 

A skill exclusive to warrior-class Hunters.

 

Since the book’s grade is Rare.

 

If I learn it, it should at least be a C-grade skill.

 

【A cowardly technique that goes against chivalry.】

 

“If I sell the whole Skill Book, I could get at least a hundred million, right?”

 

【Oh ho. Wise thinking.】

 

If it sells for a high price, that’s good for me.

 

If not.

 

Should I just learn it?

 

Thanks to Heavenly Martial Body’s ability, I can learn warrior-type skills without any problems.

 

Imperial Swordsmanship doesn’t suit ambush tactics either.

 

【Gah! My Lord engaging in ambush attacks? That cannot be!】

 

So damn picky.

 

I’ll hold off for now.

 

It’s fine to sell, and it seems like it would be useful if I learned it too.

 

What should I do with the remaining monster byproducts?

 

After pondering and casually asking, I got an immediate answer.

 

“Hunter-nim. The Response Department will handle that for you.”

 

“Ah. Is that so?”

 

“There’s no separate commission fee and we’ll handle tax deductions for you.”

 

“Please don’t sell the Ghoul corpses and send them to me.”

 

I know how to craft Zombie Warriors, Skeleton Mages, and Soldiers.

 

I need to analyze Ghouls more.

 

“Excuse me, Hunter. Could I check your license?”

 

“Of course.”

 

“Oh my. It’s just procedure, so please understand.”

 

Why is this guy bowing so much?

 

Anyone watching would think I’m going to eat him.

 

【He knows well what proper respect toward a Lord means.】

 

【What if we asked for just a little life force? He seems like he’d give it.】

 

Thwack.

 

Enough with the life force nagging.

 

“Then may I take my leave now?”

 

“Situation termination declarati— Argh!”

 

The Hunter behind him started to say something but let out a sharp scream.

 

The Hunter who had been getting beaten by the Ghoul spoke with an urgent expression.

 

“Oh my. Of course. The nation will remember all of Hunter’s dedication.”

 

I wonder about that.

 

They’ll probably remember the taxes from my income rather than my dedication.

 

“Well then, good work.”

 

[Gale Knights – Reverse Summoning]

 

[Eclipse Witch Coven – Reverse Summoning]

 

I recalled all of their respective Minions.

 

After calling the souls of the two Other Worlds into [Death Space].

 

I left the scene where the Break had occurred.

 

* * *

 

Min-ho and the Response Department team growing distant.

 

The Hunter who had closed his mouth mid-sentence shouted with a tone mixed with dissatisfaction.

 

“The principle is to wait until the situation is concluded.”

 

“Yes. That’s correct.”

 

“But Deputy, why did you step on my foot?”

 

“That person. He’s D-rank.”

 

“Pardon?”

 

“He’s D-rank for sure. I saw his license.”

 

Hunter licenses are linked with Status Windows.

 

If you pass the promotion examination.

 

The grade displayed on your license automatically goes up as well.

 

“A D-rank Hunter solo hunted a C-rank Boss Monster?”

 

“If my eyes weren’t mistaken, that would be the truth.”

 

One of the Response Department Hunters let out a “Crazy.” sound.

 

Though it was a rude remark, no one pointed it out.

 

All the Hunters present felt the same way.

 

Thud thud thud thud—!

 

The sound of propellers spinning echoed from overhead.

 

A helicopter marked with the Rift Management Agency emblem.

 

Anti-Gravity Magic was engraved on it, making flight possible with just minimal buoyancy.

 

An exclusive transportation method created by the Rift Management Agency to enable deployment even in narrow passages or urban areas.

 

Whooom!

 

A Hunter who had fallen from dozens of meters high without protective gear looked around.

 

Kim Seong-woo stood before the Hunter who had just appeared.

 

“Response Department 3rd Division Deputy Kim Seong-woo.”

 

“1st Division Jeon Hye-yeon. What’s the situation?”

 

Hup.

 

Kim Seong-woo swallowed his groan.

 

Director Jeon Hye-yeon.

 

She possessed military power second only to Response Department Director Jung Seung-il.

 

If Jung Seung-il hadn’t declined the bureau chief position, insisting he wanted to work in the field.

 

She was also a skilled individual frequently mentioned as someone who would have become director long ago.

 

“We’ve eliminated the Mutant Boss Monster that was the cause of the break.”

 

“Your team did? Impressive.”

 

“Ah. It wasn’t us, it was a Hunter named Park Min-ho.”

 

Kim Seong-woo concisely explained the situation that had just occurred.

 

“So it’s that person.”

 

“Pardon?”

 

“Never mind. You handled it well.”

 

Jeon Hye-yeon didn’t open her mouth further.

 

Kim Seong-woo discussed the next procedure.

 

“Our team will patrol the vicinity.”

 

“The 1st Division has deployed additional personnel, so don’t rush.”

 

“Yes!”

 

After glancing at the Hunters heading out on patrol.

 

Jeon Hye-yeon let out a sigh.

 

‘To think I’d see traces of the Hunter the Director mentioned here.’

 

What a shame.

 

If only I had deployed a little faster.

 

I could have seen the S-rank promotion candidate that Director Jung Seung-il mentioned in person.

 

‘Manager Kim didn’t commit any breach of etiquette, did he?’

 

Director Jung Seung-il seemed satisfied with recruiting external cooperation personnel rather than full recruitment.

 

However, her thoughts were a bit different.

 

To supplement the Response Department’s strength.

 

They needed to recruit talented Hunters.

 

‘To think he passed the examination and defeated a variant C-rank boss monster in just one week.’

 

If that person hadn’t been Min-ho.

 

She would have dismissed it as a lie.

 

Would she herself have been capable of it?

 

No.

 

It would be impossible.

 

Even if one became a D-rank Hunter and conquered Gates every day.

 

There’s no way they could reach level 100.

 

At best, they’d be around level 60.

 

One-on-one against a C-rank boss monster with level 60 specs?

 

Wouldn’t jumping into a river have better survival odds?

 

‘What could I offer to make him want to join the Response Department?’

 

Jeon Hye-yeon let out a “hmm” and fell into deep thought.

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