My Catastrophic‑Level Summon Devours Gates - Chapter 56
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Episode 56
The next day.
As soon as morning came, I searched for Gates on the Hunter App.
【Aren’t you leaving it to President Baek?】
“Today is a day off.”
That’s right.
President Baek had asked me to guarantee a five-day work week.
Following yesterday.
Today was also a day to take down the agency work sign.
I had scheduled training and private workshop research accordingly.
“But how can I rest when I’ve made a new undead?”
My body was burning with excitement.
A new undead made by scraping together Dragon Essence.
I wanted to see Draco’s abilities with my own eyes, not through the status window.
The easiest way to check performance is naturally through real combat.
That’s why I was browsing the Hunter App from morning.
“Tsk.”
Why weren’t there any C-rank Gates near my house?
Within 30 minutes by public transportation, I could see about two D-rank ones.
But I couldn’t see any C-rank ones at all.
It would have been nice if there was something like the [Domain of Challenge] that allowed repeated clears.
Or even a Fixed Gate like the Underground Dwellers’ Tunnel.
There wasn’t really anywhere suitable to go.
There were a few places within an hour’s distance though.
[Reserved – Typhoon Guild]
[Reserved – Phoenix Guild]
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Other guilds had made conquest reservations, so I couldn’t enter.
Ah.
President Baek.
I already miss you.
【We’ll have to go a bit farther.】
“I guess so.”
Tsk.
Can’t be helped, I suppose.
I reduced the map scale to search a wider area.
[Primordial Waves]
Location: Uijeongbu
Grade: C
Entry Requirements: C-grade and below (20)
Type: Wave
*Special Notes
―Break risk group.
―Previously won by Phoenix Guild in auction.
【Wave?】
“It’s a type where monsters surge in at regular intervals.”
Similar to corridor type, it has a straight-line structure.
But periodically, monsters swarm to occupy ‘strongholds’ within the Gate.
“Once they occupy a stronghold, they gather forces and then advance to the next stronghold.”
The moment they advance and reach the stronghold near the Gate entrance.
Bang.
【A break occurs.】
【It’s literally a monster wave.】
“Another characteristic is that there are several times more monsters than regular Gates.”
If you can’t capture a stronghold within the time limit.
You have to fight reinforced monsters.
A Gate that requires both breakthrough power and endurance to clear.
Excluding variants, wave type is called the most difficult type to clear.
“I’ve only had a taste of it myself, never properly cleared one.”
I couldn’t trust stiff zombies to charge into strongholds.
【Courage and recklessness are different things. You knew your limits and made a brave choice.】
【Hoho. Girl trusts Master’s judgment.】
Hey.
When you guys say it like that, it makes it sound like I ran away because I was scared!
【Are you going solo today?】
“I have to.”
I should guarantee the Support Team friends their days off too.
Honestly, I really want to contact them.
But I held back because of what I discussed with President Baek.
Sigh.
Since when did I start hunting with Support Team backup?
People really change a lot in just one week.
“Ugh. Let’s get ready.”
I’ll need to work diligently to collect magic stones.
* * *
About an hour and a half by public transportation.
I arrived at Uijeongbu Station.
【That iron horse that President Baek rides around in.】
Why the sudden talk about iron horses?
Ah.
“You mean a car.”
【Correct. Wouldn’t it be better for you to acquire one as well?】
“No way. Public transportation is much better in the metropolitan area.”
That’s something you can only say if you haven’t experienced Seoul’s rush hour.
Try driving to Gangnam.
Even at 2 PM, you’ll experience the maddening frustration of being completely stuck in traffic.
Do you know the terror of watching the navigation time increase in real-time?
How do I know this without having a car?
Because I took a taxi during that time once.
The taxi meter exploded.
My wallet exploded too.
Ah.
Really. It was a wonderful experience.
And besides.
“I don’t have a license.”
What would I do with a car when I don’t even know how to drive?
【Hmm. If I get the chance, I’d like to try driving an iron horse once.】
“Please put that wish aside. Okay?”
An undead driving a car around.
I couldn’t even imagine what kind of reaction would come from police on patrol if they caught that.
“It’s over there.”
The path leading to the intercity bus terminal.
There was a Gate between the alleys where old buildings were densely packed.
The Rift Bureau employee who was waiting saw me and brightened up.
“You’re Hunter Park Min-ho, right?”
“Ah. Yes.”
“My goodness. To think I’d get to meet the famous Guui-dong Necromancer. It’s an honor!”
【Hahahaha. Here’s another person who knows proper manners.】
【It’s only natural.】
Sigh.
“I can enter the Gate, right?”
“Yes. It’s possible, but….”
“Is there some problem?”
“Phoenix Guild started their raid 10 minutes ago.”
Come to think of it.
They mentioned this was a Gate that Phoenix Guild had selected as a special case.
Though the guild monopoly was lifted when it was classified as a Break risk group.
It seems they’re still trying to clear the Gate.
【Since the internal structure is said to be straight, we’ll definitely clash.】
【Don’t worry. I’ll beat them all up for you.】
Yes.
Yes.
How truly reassuring and encouraging.
“The exclusive raid rights were lifted, right?”
“That’s correct. Since it’s classified as a Break risk group.”
“Let’s go in then. Whatever.”
Phoenix Guild went in first?
I’ve come this far, so I can’t turn back for a reason like that.
“Good luck to you.”
The Rift Bureau employee bowed silently along with the greeting.
I also lightly nodded my head in response before entering the Gate.
* * *
Dense forest.
Broad leaves resembling a tropical rainforest were hanging everywhere.
“Hold on just a little longer!”
“Prepare for counterattack as soon as the wave ends!”
Clang!
Puaaak!
Swoosh!
30 meters away from the Gate.
The Phoenix Guild members who had gone ahead were blocking a monster wave.
【Lizards? Or Dragon Race?】
【Raptors. One of the primordial dragons.】
【Hmm. They must be from that world.】
【I’ve only encountered them through literature and fossils. This is my first time seeing them directly.】
This time it seems to be monsters from Sir Isra’s world.
Primordial species.
To us, they’re a race more familiar by the name ‘dinosaurs’.
“Karurururu!”
Dozens of Raptors glared with fierce eyes.
The eyes of predators trying to find any opening.
【Master. Should I give them a big hit?】
“No. Let’s wait.”
The Phoenix Guild Hunters were forming ranks to respond.
Unless they ask for help.
If we intervene, there will definitely be talk behind our backs.
【They should be able to handle that much.】
As expected, he’s a veteran at making assessments.
10 versus 60.
At first glance, the Phoenix Hunters seemed disadvantaged, but that wasn’t actually the case.
The only battlefield was the narrow path through the dense forest.
The Raptor pack struggled to exploit gaps in an environment where their numerical advantage was hard to utilize.
[Leap Attack]
A Raptor from the back leaped over 5 meters and jumped over the tank line.
Being outside the range of the aggro management skill worked against them.
[Ice Smash]
An ice hammer struck the Raptor’s side with a bang.
“Karuk!”
The Raptor took the impact and was sent flying back.
“Fire attacks work well on Raptors, so why!”
“Then should we just watch them fly at us? If we can’t kill them in one hit, we’re in trouble.”
Loud voices were exchanged between the tank and mage.
Weak to fire attributes.
I obtained useful information.
The Raptors made the tank line’s blood run cold with their terrifying breakthrough power.
If the entry route hadn’t been limited, it would have been the Phoenix Hunter group getting hunted.
【They’re stronger than Dire Wolves. Are they really the same C-rank?】
“The established theory is that primitive species are 0.5 ranks higher.”
The Raptor’s specs should be considered around C+.
Each one is probably just slightly below boss monster level.
It’s a wave type so there are many of them too.
And they happen to be primitive species that are stronger than ordinary monsters.
The Phoenix Hunters will have a hard time.
“Karuru…”
Thud!
The Phoenix Hunters finished off the last Raptor.
“Huff, huff.”
“Wheeze. Huff.”
They looked visibly exhausted.
“When is the next wave?”
“In 2 hours.”
“It took 40 minutes to stop the wave.”
“Then we have 1 hour and 20 minutes left.”
“That’s too tight if we include reorganizing.”
The first stronghold wasn’t far away.
A hill about 200 meters away.
Dozens of Raptors occupied the high ground, looking down at us.
【There’s prey, but they’re not coming right away.】
“They’re supposed to guard the stronghold.”
Stronghold defense monsters don’t join the waves.
I heard they just stand around and counterattack when Hunters get close.
That means the Phoenix Hunters have time to catch their breath.
“Is it possible?”
【8 to 2. The possibility of failure is 8.】
How harsh.
Good thing the Phoenix Hunters can’t hear this.
“What about me?”
【Why do you ask something so obvious?】
【Our role is to offer victory to Master.】
【Excellent mindset, Mage.】
【You do well too. Don’t put Master in dangerous situations.】
They’re confirming victory before we even start.
Right.
This is how my Familiars should be.
As I tried to pass by the resting Phoenix Hunters.
“Excuse me, Hunter.”
“Yes.”
“This Gate is currently being cleared by the Phoenix Guild.”
The Tank who had raised his voice earlier stood up and positioned himself in front of me.
“But it’s not exclusive, right?”
“Primordial species are dangerous. If you act recklessly, your life will be in danger, Hunter.”
“I’ll retreat if it looks like I’m going to die.”
A vein bulged— on the Tank’s forehead.
Quite hot-tempered.
“Are you by any chance the Guui-dong Necromancer?”
One of the Hunters shouted.
“It really is him.”
“What brings you here?”
“Wasn’t that guy D-rank though?”
“I guess he came to a C-rank Gate thinking he’s hot stuff after killing some Ghouls.”
Oh ho.
I could feel even more blatant hostility than at the Hunter Market.
The Tank’s expression also changed slightly.
“Are you really the Guui-dong Necromancer?”
“That title is a bit awkward. But yes, that’s me.”
“You seem confident in your abilities. Then let’s see what you’ve got.”
The Tank stepped aside slightly.
Step— Step—
As I slowly walked forward.
“If you get in danger, we won’t help.”
The Tank added one more comment.
Is that so.
Hey guys?
【My lord. Summon me! I shall immediately cut down these fools.】
【Shall we eliminate them, Master?】
Stand down.
Don’t waste energy on the wrong targets.
Let’s just deal with the Raptors.
[Death Space]
[Gale Knight Order Summoning]
[Eclipse Witch Coven Summon]
Sir Isra and Ingrid.
Five Armed Zombie Warriors.
One Skeleton Mage.
And.
One Draco appeared.
“Ingrid. Let’s start with a big one.”
【I shall obey your command.】
[Unique Technique – Eclipse]
[Flame Beat X 20]
[Wind Cutter X 10]
[Modification – Expand]
A massive flame sphere formed above Ingrid’s head.
It was several times larger than a Fireball.
Inside a wind barrier created by releasing Wind Cutter.
A sphere that enhanced fire attribute destructive power by rotating Flame Beat.
The sphere, created by consuming nearly half her mana, flew toward the stronghold.
KWAAAAANG!
It caused an explosion large enough to engulf the entire hill.
“Huh?”
“Huuuh?”
The panicked voices of the Phoenix Hunters came from behind.
What are they going to do if they’re already that surprised?
This is just the beginning.
“Karuurururu!”
The Raptors who had taken the preemptive strike came running down from the stronghold.
“Draco. Show them your power.”
“Krrrrr.”
Draco’s tightly closed mouth opened.
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