The Automatic Rooting Range Is Too Wide - Chapter 101

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Auto Looting Range Too Wide Episode 101

 

Episode 101: Witness (1)

 

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It goes without saying that there were no normal people among Hope Society’s Awakened.

 

That was true for Piggy, no, Park Jeong-ri as well.

 

Before joining Hope Society, he had been involved in organized crime.

 

He had served as an action squad leader and overseen the organization’s illegal loan operations.

 

In that process, he had witnessed all kinds of dirty deeds and committed them himself.

 

Because of this, Park Jeong-ri had a certain pride.

 

The confidence that he wouldn’t be shocked by most things he saw.

 

‘…What is that?’

 

And that pride was completely shattered today.

 

Kim Hyeok-gi.

 

The Awakened who had called him Piggy and looked down on him.

 

But the person he had been too afraid to even think of rebelling against was getting beaten like a dog on a hot summer day.

 

“Don’t you dare defy me when you’re just a Subordinate Compatibility!”

 

Kim Hyeok-gi poured out his rage with a flurry of punches, but it was useless.

 

The man calmly dealt with all attacks while pressing Kim Hyeok-gi back.

 

‘Am I dreaming right now?’

 

He already knew that the man was quite skilled.

 

He had clearly witnessed him kill two companions in an instant.

 

Though not as much as Kim Hyeok-gi, his companions had also been Awakened who grew with Hope Society’s support.

 

They were that skilled and had plenty of guts.

 

They were confident they wouldn’t lose to promising members of mid-sized guilds.

 

The man had killed such companions in an instant.

 

That alone made him a rare talent that was hard to find.

 

‘But even so… it’s Kim Hyeok-gi? The infamous Flash Cruelty?’

 

Flash Cruelty.

 

A nickname given because of his invisible swift punches and cruel nature.

 

Many Awakened had succumbed to his swift punches and lost their lives.

 

However, Kim Hyeok-gi’s infamy had been famous even before that.

 

He had beaten a civilian to death on the spot just for bumping shoulders.

 

Police made up entirely of Awakened had been dispatched to arrest Kim Hyeok-gi.

 

They were people who had built up achievements and earned recognition.

 

But the police couldn’t arrest Kim Hyeok-gi.

 

Instead, Kim Hyeok-gi had killed the police officers and fled.

 

Though police Awakened were mocked as being called water-level Awakened, killing multiple enemies and escaping was impossible with ordinary skills.

 

This incident led to Kim Hyeok-gi being recruited by Hope Society.

 

A Hope Society executive had personally stepped forward.

 

The executive’s choice was excellent, and Kim Hyeok-gi’s talent was remarkable.

 

He quickly surpassed his seniors and rose to become Hope Society’s promising member.

 

“Kugh!”

 

That same Kim Hyeok-gi was being one-sidedly beaten by the man.

 

It truly looked like watching a fight between an adult and a child.

 

‘…Is this really happening?’

 

Kim Hyeok-gi was an unpleasant person.

 

Beyond unpleasant, he was a disgusting human being.

 

But his talent was undeniable.

 

He might even be on par with famous members of large guilds.

 

That same Kim Hyeok-gi was getting beaten without being able to properly counterattack.

 

“L-look at this! It’s a recording item!”

 

“This can even penetrate perception interference items! Having this means your identity will be exposed immediately!”

 

“I’ll give you time to run away before I use this item!”

 

As if that wasn’t enough, he was even pathetically threatening and begging for his life.

 

Seeing this far, Park Jeong-ri realized something.

 

No matter what Kim Hyeok-gi tried, he could never beat the man.

 

“Sh-shit, if the mission fails, I’ll face disciplinary action.”

 

Hope Society had to pay a heavy price for this operation.

 

And the mission completely failing on top of that?

 

Kim Hyeok-gi might be fine since he received an executive’s favor, but Park Jeong-ri didn’t know what would happen to him.

 

“I-I have to at least interfere with Seol-aeng.”

 

Park Jeong-ri frantically ran toward the item.

 

【Activating ‘Gaze of the Abyss’.】

 

【Please designate a target.】

 

The activation was instantaneous.

 

Considering this item’s value, preparation period, and cost, it was disappointingly simple.

 

【An unknown power influences the ‘Chimera of the Ruined Nation’!】

 

【The ‘Chimera of the Ruined Nation’ is enhanced to ‘Abyss-Tainted Chimera of the Ruined Nation’!】

 

【When defeating the ‘Abyss-Tainted Chimera of the Ruined Nation’, you will obtain greater rewards!】

 

The man arrived belatedly, but it was already too late.

 

“Ku-kuhahahat!”

 

Park Jeong-ri laughed at the man to his heart’s content.

 

It was a small revenge against the man who had ruined their plan.

 

“It’s already too late! I’ve activated the item, so Seol-aeng is finished now!”

 

He didn’t know who the man was, but he must be someone related to Seol-aeng.

 

There was no other reason he would help Seol-aeng.

 

“Seol-aeng will all die! They won’t get any event rewards either!”

 

Park Jeong-ri excitedly bragged.

 

The thrill of victory had paralyzed his reasoning.

 

“What does Seol-aeng being in danger have to do with me?”

 

But the man’s words made Park Jeong-ri feel his mind go blank.

 

He’s not from Seol-aeng?

 

Then why exactly was he interfering with them?

 

What was he planning to do here in the first place?

 

But the real surprise was just beginning.

 

“It would be a waste of my time to give up quietly… should I at least give it a try?”

 

The man suddenly pulled out a spear from his inventory.

 

A spear that was white as snow and stretched out smoothly.

 

Though its appearance was simple, it clearly wasn’t an ordinary item at first glance.

 

Whooom.

 

The man began concentrating mana into the spear.

 

At that moment.

 

He could see an overwhelming torrent of magical power swirling around the man.

 

‘Th-that, that, that.’

 

He had witnessed a similar scene exactly once before.

 

An executive from the Hope Society had shown off his magical power manipulation to liven up a drinking session.

 

Park Jeong-ri had secretly harbored awe at the massive magical power that executive had displayed back then.

 

‘Wh-who is this man exactly…?’

 

The moment the man threw his spear, the ground cracked and the top layer collapsed.

 

“Ugh, uaaaah!”

 

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【You have defeated the ‘Chimera of the Ruined Nation Stained by the Abyss’!】

 

【Calculating contribution!】

 

【You have recorded 82.7% contribution!】

 

【You have recorded overwhelming contribution!】

 

【You have defeated an ‘Abyss-Stained Boss Monster’!】

 

【Rewards will be greatly enhanced!】

 

This was the first time he had received so many messages.

 

Mincheol waited for the rewards with an expectant expression.

 

‘The rewards are enhanced? Then will I really get a skill selection box?’

 

The reason Mincheol had suffered so much until now was precisely because of the skill selection box.

 

He desperately needed a skill to solve the problem of the long time it took to retrieve throwing weapons from his inventory.

 

-You acquire 100 distributable ability points.

 

-You acquire 2 Inventory Expansion Vouchers.

 

-You acquire the title ‘Abyss Vanquisher’.

 

Rewards appeared one after another. Thanks to this, Mincheol’s expectations grew even greater.

 

-You acquire ‘Sacred White Flame’.

 

But the last reward he received completely betrayed Mincheol’s expectations.

 

“…Sacred White Flame?”

 

Mincheol immediately opened his inventory to check the item.

 

On a golden plate, a white flame was burning quietly.

 

【Sacred White Flame.】

 

-Grade: Legendary

 

-Description: A flame created by the God of Radiance fragmenting his own divine power. Contains the power to repel evil things.

 

Mincheol couldn’t think of anything for a moment.

 

“…Where’s my skill selection box?”

 

Since it clearly said the rewards were enhanced, this must be better than a skill selection box.

 

But that wasn’t important.

 

What Mincheol needed was a skill selection box.

 

“Wh-what did I go through all that suffering for…?”

 

He had nearly died to the Guardian. He had collected needles all day without rest.

 

Why exactly?

 

It was to fill the gap that occurred when retrieving throwing weapons through a skill selection box.

 

All the hardships he had endured flashed before his eyes.

 

“Ugh.”

 

Mincheol unconsciously grabbed the back of his neck.

 

Mincheol’s gaze followed the culprit. Piggy flinched at the same time.

 

“Wh-why are you…?”

 

“Why? You’re asking why? Is that what you should be saying right now!”

 

If only the Hope Society hadn’t interfered, Mincheol would have obtained the skill selection box as originally intended.

 

But the Hope Society’s interference had ruined everything.

 

“Just like those criminal bastards to be no help in life!”

 

Unable to contain his anger, Mincheol approached Piggy.

 

“Hieek!”

 

Just as Piggy screamed in fear.

 

“Stop!”

 

An unfamiliar voice was heard.

 

At that voice, Mincheol quickly gripped his sword hilt and turned around.

 

Then he saw a stranger standing on the bell tower’s railing.

 

It was a man wearing horn-rimmed glasses with short hair, giving the impression of a model student.

 

However, his body was different.

 

He had broad shoulders and a solid chest. His physique wasn’t just good – he was like an iron man.

 

“Who are you?”

 

Mincheol asked while being wary of the man.

 

Then the man pushed up his horn-rimmed glasses and said.

 

“I’m Kim Geon-woo from Seol-aeng.”

 

At the mention of Seol-aeng, Mincheol felt his heart sink.

 

‘I’m screwed.’

 

Why had Mincheol come to such a distant location from the Field Boss?

 

It was to steal the final blow without being caught by Seol-aeng.

 

But he had been caught at the scene by an Awakened from Seol-aeng.

 

‘No, why is a Seol-aeng Awakened here? Weren’t they supposed to go hunt the Field Boss?’

 

His mind became anxious, but he didn’t show it.

 

This was thanks to remembering Michael Alzen’s advice not to reveal his agitation.

 

“Why did a Seol-aeng Awakened stop me?”

 

“Because he’s important evidence.”

 

“Evidence?”

 

That’s when it happened.

 

Loud noises came from outside in succession.

 

Mincheol glanced back and was shocked.

 

Seol-aeng’s Awakened were flying toward this direction.

 

Strictly speaking, they weren’t actually flying.

 

But with each step they took off the ground, they were leaping dozens of meters.

 

‘Damn, what should I do?’

 

Before Mincheol could make a decision, Seol-aeng’s Awakened arrived.

 

Their numbers were few. But the intimidating presence transmitted through the air was no joke.

 

The Hope Society Awakened that Mincheol had just fought felt like a child in comparison.

 

“…Kim Geon-woo, why are you here?”

 

One of them spoke up.

 

Then the horn-rimmed glasses wearer, Kim Geon-woo, bowed and shouted.

 

“Seonbae, you’ve arrived!”

 

“Cut the pleasantries and just explain. You should have been carrying out the mission that Baek-ryul and Master assigned you?”

 

“I encountered this person while roaming the field for that mission.”

 

Kim Geon-woo said, pointing at Mincheol.

 

The seonbae and other Seol-aeng Awakened looked at Mincheol.

 

Every single one of them wore terrifying expressions.

 

‘Wow, their eyes look murderous.’

 

It was a natural reaction since their companions had been injured when the Field Boss suddenly became enhanced, and even the final blow had been stolen.

 

“We came to find the culprit who enhanced the Field Boss and blew off its head. Is that bastard the one?”

 

“Yes, that bastard is the one.”

 

At the horn-rimmed glasses wearer’s words, the Seol-aeng Awakened all drew their weapons in unison.

 

Mincheol slowly closed his eyes.

 

‘Ah, this is driving me crazy.’

 

But what was done was done. It couldn’t be undone.

 

Mincheol placed his hand on his sword hilt. Ready to strike at any moment.

 

Just then, Kim Geon-woo suddenly stepped in front of Mincheol.

 

As if trying to protect Mincheol.

 

“Seonbae, you’ve misunderstood my words. The bastard I mentioned isn’t this person.”

 

What is he talking about?

 

Kim Geon-woo’s voice pierced into the confused Mincheol’s ears.

 

“This person is a benefactor who helped Seol-aeng.”

 

At these unexpected words, Mincheol’s thoughts came to a halt.

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