Tearing the Gate Apart - Chapter 58

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Episode 58.
Park Jun Ho stood frozen, his mouth hanging open.
Ha Gyeong fighting an unknown monster inside the barrier—
it was simply unbelievable.
As Park Jun Ho watched the battle unfold, he muttered under his breath.
“What’s happening here?”
“What is it?”
Seo Jun Hyeok, standing beside him, asked the question.
But there was no real need to ask.
Park Jun Ho’s expression said it all.
Remarkably, Ha Gyeong was holding his own in the fight.
Even against the Talent Predator’s overwhelming combat power, he stood firm and unflinching.
Park Jun Ho felt as though he’d been struck on the head.
‘What on earth is he? When I saw him fight the Core Protector, I felt something similar to this.’
Until now, Park Jun Ho had lived a shamefully mediocre life as an Awakened One, to put it crudely.
The Raiders Guild’s misdeeds were none of his concern.
The benefits were far too sweet to bother with conscience.
And so, gradually.
Park Jun Ho had changed to resemble his colleagues.
When Choi Hyun Ki gave an order, he followed without question.
Even if the order was wrong.
His hostility toward Ha Gyeong had stemmed from that same mindset.
But recently, a painful realization had struck him.
Park Jun Ho mumbled quietly to himself.
“I’m not staying still because I’m weak.”
If it were Ha Gyeong, he seemed capable of grinding the Raiders Guild to dust.
All he’d need to do was deal with the Master using that absurd combat power.
If Choi Hyun Ki, that pivotal figure, disappeared?
What loyalty would the Raiders Guild have then?
It would surely crumble into fragments in an instant.
Park Jun Ho spoke aloud again.
“Choi Hyun Ki is still alive only because the Immortal has honor.”
Social norms and morality—these were what extended that man’s life.
Park Jun Ho expressed honestly what he felt.
Then Seo Jun Hyeok suddenly interjected again.
“It wouldn’t be an overstatement to see it that way. Honestly, Ha Gyeong is a better fighter than any Awakened One I’ve ever seen. Separate from pure strength, I mean.”
“True. He’s holding his ground despite overwhelming disadvantage.”
“But here’s the thing, senior.”
“Yes?”
“When are you planning to help? The Healers are working frantically right now—are you just going to keep resting?”
“Oh! My apologies.”
Being chided by someone practically his junior.
Park Jun Ho’s neck and ears flushed red.
But he didn’t let pride get in the way.
He simply fired his Mana Rifle relentlessly.
He couldn’t end up useless like he had during the Core Protector encounter.
After unleashing a barrage for a while, a hole finally appeared in the Shadow Chamber.
Rat-a-tat-tat-tat! Crack!
“We got it!”
“Let’s go through and support Ha Gyeong!”
The team members cheered and leaped through the barrier.
But that was precisely when it happened.
―Tch! How tedious. See you next time, you pathetic worm.
The Veil Lancer’s voice suddenly rang out.
Then a tremendous shockwave slammed into the team, hurling them backward.
[Veil Lancer deploys Plasma Bolt]
Whoooooosh―! Boom!
“Aaaagh!”
“Cough!”
Sprawled on the ground, Park Jun Ho quickly lifted his head.
And the sight before him was gruesome.
A crater easily fifty meters across.
At its center, a limbless body writhed.
The Veil Lancer floated in the air, its laughter dripping with malice.
―Khahaha! You thought I’d flee when I said goodbye? Falling for such simple psychology—how pathetically stupid you are.
Its torn wings had already regenerated.
If the Veil Lancer attacked while moving at that incredible speed?
It would be absolutely devastating—like a fighter jet.
Park Jun Ho involuntarily shuddered.
“Damn…….”
He had a clear premonition of being torn apart, just like Ha Gyeong.
The team members couldn’t hide their shock either.
“No way?”
“Surely… not?”
“Curse it. It’s not even a Field Boss, so why is a regular monster this strong?”
“Don’t just stand there gaping—we need to respond, now!”
Dae Hyeonja did his best to quell the panic.
But then it happened.
Crack! Whoosh!
Ha Gyeong, sprawled on the ground, suddenly drove his right arm down hard.
Using raw strength to lever his upper body upright,
he planted his newly-formed legs and found his footing.
It was a sight of pure wonder.
Thud! Squelch!
Veins and muscle filled in where there had been only bone.
Ha Gyeong had returned to his original state in moments.
His skin was completely burned away, but the Reactive Mage Armor remained intact.
Though it certainly needed repairs—its condition was severe.
Ha Gyeong’s appearance was shabby, but his momentum was overwhelming.
The Veil Lancer’s eyes widened in shock.
―H-how is this possible?
“I’ve got thick luck. If you’re curious how I survived, feel free to try again. But this time, you won’t slip away clean.”
―…….
The Veil Lancer said nothing in response.
Then it immediately attempted to flee.
At that tremendous speed of his.
―See you next time, brat… huh?
But the Veil Lancer did not vanish cleanly.
A massive energy reaction suddenly erupted behind it.
And its body went limp in an instant.
The Veil Lancer spun around and froze in terror.
―What… what is that!?
A grayish-white disc twenty meters across surged upward.
A skill whose form had transformed under transcendent force.
The Transformed Chaotic Soul.
Whoooooooosh―!
* * *
[Kin Predation skill target designated]
[Objective: Veil Lancer]
Ping―!
The moment Ha Gyeong deployed Kin Predation, he unleashed the Transformed Chaotic Soul.
There was no Mana suppression effect from the Shadow Chamber anymore.
So why hesitate?
He just threw everything at it.
But the contact felt unsatisfying.
It had barely grazed.
Like swinging at empty air.
The Veil Lancer slipped from sight just as quickly.
Leaving only both its legs and a trail of blood behind.
Ha Gyeong clicked his tongue in frustration.
“It’s not a lizard—how does it just drop its feet and run?”
If the Veil Lancer had heard that, it would have raged.
Outwardly he’d laughed it off, but his fingertips trembled faintly.
That exchange had been far more dangerous than his clash with the Core Protector.
His arms and legs had been completely vaporized.
More than half his abdomen had been torn away, spilling his organs.
He had poured all his effort into protecting his head and heart.
Thanks to that, he’d been able to activate the Tyrant’s Bracelet.
If he’d been even 0.1 seconds slower, he’d have been dead.
He looked down at his hands.
‘It’s finally broken.’
His palms held fragments of metal.
Since obtaining it in the Abyss of Collapse,
this weapon had been with him all this time.
The Poison-Tainted Karambitt.
It had seemed unremarkable at first—too small, with a curved blade.
But thanks to its hidden function, he’d used it constantly.
He could reshape the blade’s form however he wished.
A bittersweet feeling rose unbidden in his chest.
Ha Gyeong carefully gathered the fragments.
‘You did well. Friend.’
It felt like bidding farewell to someone he knew.
Standing there in silence,
his team rushed over and surrounded him.
“Are you all right?”
Dae Hyeonja was the first to ask.
Ha Gyeong waved his hand dismissively.
“My body’s fine, but my weapon is destroyed. My armor needs repairs too.”
“I suppose we can’t continue the expedition under these circumstances.”
“We should withdraw for today.”
“But where did that creature go? Was it completely annihilated?”
“No. It escaped. Leaving both its legs behind.”
“Hmm, that’s problematic. We can expect another attack next time.”
Everyone nodded in agreement with Dae Hyeonja’s assessment.
Of course, there probably weren’t many like the Veil Lancer.
But it certainly wasn’t the only one.
They’d barely won this time.
If two or more attacked at once?
No one wanted to imagine it.
All wore exhausted expressions.
Ha Gyeong’s face grew serious as well.
“We need to strengthen our forces and come back. For now, let’s head out.”
“Understood.”
Following Ha Gyeong’s command, the team began preparing to withdraw.
Since they’d ventured quite deep, getting out wouldn’t be easy either.
Still, the expedition team managed to escape smoothly.
It was thanks to every member possessing excellent skill.
The newly recruited team members Ha Gyeong had selected also performed remarkably.
‘I’d like to keep those people on the team if possible.’
He’d need to ask them separately about joining permanently later.
But first, he needed to report to the Association.
The Emperor of the Bottomless Dungeon commanding overwhelmingly powerful subordinates.
That creature wanted to transform the surface into another Upper Abyss layer.
Could there be anything more astonishing than that?
Back at the Association Headquarters office, Ha Gyeong prepared a report.
Though not personally, of course.
He’d asked Jung Tae Won to handle it.
“Will this content suffice?”
After reviewing the report, Ha Gyeong nodded with satisfaction.
True to his all-purpose secretary nature, Jung Tae Won’s work was impeccable.
Ha Gyeong snapped his fingers immediately.
“Perfect. Submit it as is.”
“Yes. Is there anything else you need?”
“My weapon was destroyed. Do you have a suitable Artifact? A standard sword would be enough.”
“I think we should search the Association’s Artifact inventory first. I’ll make sure to help you find the right weapon.”
“Thank you. Oh, and please have my armor repaired as well.”
“Yes, I’ll have it sent to the headquarters maintenance facility.”
As Jung Tae Won left the office, Ha Gyeong sank deep into his chair.
Special advisor or whatever it was.
He wondered if he really deserved this comfort.
While he sat there, John—lounging on the sofa—raised his arm.
“Bro. Question.”
“What?”
“Can’t you give me a position too? Looks pretty sweet.”
“What would an advisor position do for you, John?”
“Let me leave the house while pretending to work, y’know?”
“You’re already doing that now.”
“Yeah, but it’s different when it’s legal.”
“I think your cooldown period is about up. Should I give your place a call?”
“Huh? After all the sacrifices I’ve made for you, you’re gonna do me like this?”
“What sacrifices?”
“Being a sturdy stepping stone—getting trampled every time?”
“Ah… dammit, could you stop phrasing it like that? There’s a serious risk of misunderstanding.”
Ha Gyeong shook his head.
His banter had been getting sharper lately,
but it was nothing compared to the real thing.
He’d submitted the report to the higher-ups.
Ha Gyeong had finished everything he needed to do.
Now he just had to rest and wait for Jung Tae Won’s call.
Then his computer screen suddenly caught his eye.
“Huh?”
“What’s wrong, bro?”
“An AI conquest video’s already been uploaded.”
“This fast? We only got back a few hours ago.”
“Everyone should be resting—who testified?”
“Probably those three new recruits, right?”
It wasn’t an impossible theory.
Since this was their first official activity in the Bottomless Dungeon.
They probably had itchy fingers to talk about it.
Ha Gyeong clicked on the article with the highest views.
[Breaking News] Stronger than Core Protector? Stronger than Talent Predator? Ha Gyeong the Immortal?
―Thought the headline was just clickbait, but watch the AI conquest video. Seriously insane.
└Just watched it—you know what’s even crazier?
└What? Don’t drag it out, just tell me.
└The AI conquest interviewer is Park Jun Ho.
└Lunatic Rifle?
└That guy’s with the Raiders Guild. They should have bad blood, right?
└He quit the guild this time and joined them. Saw the Immortal tear apart the Core Protector and turned over a new leaf apparently?
└Now he even subdues his enemies with true conviction—once again, all hail Ha Gyeong!
Faced with this endless praise, Ha Gyeong felt his face burn.
Meanwhile, John just tilted his head, confused.
“Hey! Immortal God bro.”
“What?”
“Is Park Jun Ho like, the same thing as the Talent Predator guy?”
―…….
Ha Gyeong felt genuinely relieved at John’s poor Korean.
Tearing Through the Gates
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