The Automatic Rooting Range Is Too Wide - Chapter 155

—————
This chapter was translated by Lunox Team. To support us and help keep this series going, visit our website: LunoxScans.com
—————

Auto Looting Range Too Wide Episode 155

Episode 155: Far East Energy (3)

Mincheol stared at Kang Ung-hyeok with a bewildered expression.

‘Why is that bastard here?’

Class 2 criminal Kang Ung-hyeok.

He was a madman who walked around shirtless with his bare torso exposed, but his strength was beyond doubt.

He could crush concrete buildings like cookies with his bare hands, and his muscular body was difficult to wound even with skills.

He was literally no different from a living, moving tank.

Mincheol had even nearly died to Kang Ung-hyeok in the past.

‘The Awakened here can’t stop that bastard.’

The moment Kang Ung-hyeok reached the factory, all the Awakened here would be torn to death.

Like releasing a tiger into a warren of rabbits.

‘Lee Min-yeong, that person needs to step up. Why isn’t she appearing?’

Lee Min-yeong and the other Gakdeungjeong Awakened had agreed to handle the factory interior.

Looking at the blueprint she had drawn, the factory’s interior was much larger than the building visible from outside.

They had created a massive underground facility for experiments.

Since thieves might use skills to infiltrate the underground facility, Gakdeungjeong, with their superior response capabilities, took charge of the interior.

‘Even so, there’s no way she couldn’t sense Kang Ung-hyeok’s aura, right?’

While Mincheol was pondering, Kang Ung-hyeok had reached right in front of them.

“Ugh, uaaaah! It’s Kang Ung-hyeok!”

“Shit, so this is how I die!”

The Awakened below were prepared for death.

Mincheol reflexively shouted toward Kim Eun-ae.

“Kim Eun-ae! Deal with the small fry and help me!”

“Don’t order me around…”

He couldn’t hear the rest.

He had already charged at Kang Ung-hyeok.

【Activating ‘Black Horn Bullet Form’.】

【Consuming ‘140’ mana.】

The moment he kicked off the building, Mincheol’s body shot out like an arrow.

In the blink of an eye, Mincheol reached Kang Ung-hyeok and kicked at his neck.

Kwang-

It was an attack delivered with full force.

But Kang Ung-hyeok didn’t even budge. Instead, Mincheol was bounced back.

Mincheol wasn’t disappointed. He had already experienced firsthand just how strong Kang Ung-hyeok was.

Just stopping his charge was already a gain.

“That was as refreshing as receiving a massage…!”

On the other hand, Kang Ung-hyeok shouted with a surprised expression.

Mincheol’s face crumpled.

A massage? This guy unexpectedly had a talent for saying irritating things.

“…Unbelievable. I knew you were still a low-tier Awakened. For a mere low-tier Awakened to deliver this much impact to my muscles?”

However, Kang Ung-hyeok didn’t seem to have said it with the intention of mocking Mincheol.

Judging by how genuinely surprised he looked.

“To grow this much in just a few months… Unbelievable. It’s thanks to the muscles you stole from me that day, isn’t it? I know everything!”

“What nonsense… How do you steal muscles?”

“Don’t make excuses! Hurry up and cough up my muscles!”

Kang Ung-hyeok charged at Mincheol in anger.

He swung both arms wildly, trying to grab Mincheol.

Mincheol moved around, dodging Kang Ung-hyeok’s attacks.

Bang- Kwang-

Every time he missed, the ground was destroyed.

It was as if small bombs were exploding one after another.

“This crazy…”

“Is this what human combat looks like?”

Before they knew it, the surrounding Awakened had also stopped fighting and were watching the two of them.

‘His movements are exactly the same as last time.’

‘His speed is the same too. It hasn’t changed.’

‘I guess someone like Kang Ung-hyeok can’t grow significantly in just a few months?’

Mincheol observed Kang Ung-hyeok’s movements with calm eyes.

Even if they were the same as before, the fact that Kang Ung-hyeok was far stronger than Mincheol hadn’t changed.

In other words, Mincheol fighting Kang Ung-hyeok right now was insane.

But if Mincheol didn’t step up, all the Awakened here would die. So Mincheol had no choice but to step up.

‘And I’m curious.’

When Mincheol first encountered Kang Ung-hyeok, he was like a butterfly caught in a storm.

Forget enduring it – surviving itself had been a miracle.

But since that day, Mincheol had continued to grow.

His stats had increased several times over, and he had acquired various excellent equipment.

‘I wonder how well the current me can fight against Kang Ung-hyeok?’

Along with curiosity, competitive spirit raised its head.

His body temperature rose sharply and all his senses became razor-sharp.

“Give me back my muscles!”

Kang Ung-hyeok aimed for Mincheol’s head and swung his hand down.

Mincheol twisted his waist to avoid Kang Ung-hyeok’s hand.

At the same time, he swung his twin swords to slash Kang Ung-hyeok’s forearm.

Slash-

Skin split and blood splattered in all directions.

The two passed each other and turned around again.

“…!”

Kang Ung-hyeok looked at the wound on his forearm with a surprised expression.

The wound wasn’t deep. But what mattered was that Mincheol had wounded him.

“Don’t you think it’s quite different from last time?”

Swish-

Mincheol said as he flicked the blood off his blade.

Kang Ung-hyeok’s brow furrowed deeply.

“Don’t get cocky when you have less muscle than me!”

Kang Ung-hyeok stepped forward and threw a punch.

This was the first time he had thrown a punch.

But Mincheol had already seen Kang Ung-hyeok’s movements several times.

【Activating ‘Black Horn Bullet Form’.】

【Consuming ‘140’ mana.】

Mincheol leaped upward and kicked off Kang Ung-hyeok’s forearm to soar even higher.

“…?”

At the unexpected movement, Kang Ung-hyeok wore a momentarily dazed expression.

That brief gap.

Mincheol’s arms crossed.

The blades of his twin swords glinted in the sunlight.

【Activating skill ‘Fierce Fang Soul Severing’.】

【Consuming ’70’ mana.】

Two sword energies exploded.

They rushed at Kang Ung-hyeok’s neck from left and right.

“…!”

Kang Ung-hyeok hastily raised both forearms to protect his neck.

The sword energy cut through his forearms without hesitation. However, it couldn’t sever the bone completely.

Drip drip-

Red blood spurted from the deeply cut forearms.

Mincheol landed on the ground and stepped back, preparing for a counterattack.

But Kang Ung-hyeok didn’t seem to have any intention of retaliating.

He was simply staring at his forearms with a shocked expression.

“They say skills grow together with their master, don’t they?”

A skill’s power is determined by level, stats, and various other factors.

When they first met, Mincheol couldn’t even cut through Kang Ung-hyeok’s skin with Fierce Soul Slash.

But now it was different. He had succeeded in cutting through Kang Ung-hyeok’s flesh.

If Kang Ung-hyeok hadn’t blocked with his forearms, he could have severed the carotid artery in his neck.

“….”

Kang Ung-hyeok took out a potion from his inventory and poured it on his wounds.

The gaping cuts instantly sealed together.

‘Potions are just adhesive. He’ll need to rest to fully regenerate.’

If he cut the same spot again, this time he could definitely sever the bone.

‘I’ll take away both his arms.’

Just as Mincheol was thinking that.

Shiver.

All the hair on his body stood on end.

Mincheol stared at Kang Ung-hyeok with dilated pupils.

A terrifying killing intent was emanating from Kang Ung-hyeok’s entire body.

“…As expected, my judgment that day was correct. You were too dangerous to be left alive.”

Kang Ung-hyeok’s skin began to turn black.

No, it wasn’t turning black. It was transforming into black metal.

A skill of unknown identity.

But this much was certain.

‘…Now you’re going to face me with your real strength, is that it?’

Until now, Kang Ung-hyeok had been dealing with Mincheol half-heartedly.

After all, there was no reason for someone who was a Grade 2 criminal to reveal his full power against a low-floor Awakened.

From now on, this wasn’t an area where Mincheol could step in. Lee Min-yeong needed to intervene.

‘…But why isn’t she appearing?’

He thought she would show up if he held off Kang Ung-hyeok. But there had been no sign of her so far.

‘Could something have happened….’

Just as Mincheol was thinking that.

Crash-

Suddenly, with an explosion, the factory’s outer wall collapsed.

At the same time, a woman was thrown out. The woman rolled on the ground several times before getting up.

It was none other than Lee Min-yeong, a veteran of Gakdeungjeong.

“Cough.”

Lee Min-yeong spat blood from her mouth.

Her entire body was covered with bruises and wounds. She had clearly been through an intense battle.

‘What? Who was she fighting?’

While Mincheol was confused, someone walked out from the factory.

It was a man with an angular jaw and small button-like eyes.

“Heh, spicy. But I guess this is what you’d expect from a Gakdeungjeong veteran, right?”

The man said while stroking his chin.

What Mincheol focused on was the mask the man was wearing around his neck.

A mask with a black background and drawings that looked like a child had scribbled on it.

Hope Society.

It was an object symbolizing South Korea’s most vicious and worst criminal organization.

‘Not only Kang Ung-hyeok, but now Hope Society has appeared too?’

It was truly the worst situation.

Then, Kang Ung-hyeok frowned and shouted.

“Jo U-hwan! Why has Hope Society appeared here!”

At Kang Ung-hyeok’s shout, Jo U-hwan smiled coldly and said.

“Me? I came to retrieve an important artifact. What about you? It doesn’t seem like the right level for a Grade 2 criminal to be involved in.”

At Jo U-hwan’s question, Kang Ung-hyeok closed his mouth.

Then Jo U-hwan burst into laughter as if he understood.

“Aha, I heard you’ve been in debt everywhere trying to regenerate your severed arm. Did you come here to earn even pocket money because of that? Even the great Kang Ung-hyeok has fallen.”

Grind.

Kang Ung-hyeok glared at Jo U-hwan and ground his teeth.

‘They’re not allied?’

From their conversation, it seemed their simultaneous appearance was coincidental.

‘That’s somewhat fortunate… no, it’s not. Either way, the fact that they’re both enemies doesn’t change.’

Not to mention Kang Ung-hyeok, this man called Jo U-hwan also seemed to be a terrifying strong enemy.

Judging by how he had cornered Lee Min-yeong, a Gakdeungjeong veteran, to that extent.

“Wait, aren’t you the Butcher?”

Then, Jo U-hwan looked at Mincheol and said.

“Why am I so lucky today? This works out perfectly. I needed your head.”

Jo U-hwan smiled, showing his teeth.

The moment he saw that bright smile, Mincheol instinctively knew.

That he had absolutely no intention of letting him live.

‘This is a really shitty situation.’

Not only Kang Ung-hyeok, but now his life was being threatened by a Hope Society Awakened too?

‘Lee Min-yeong’s help… seems hard to expect.’

The gap between Lee Min-yeong and Jo U-hwan seemed obvious.

Compared to the wounded Lee Min-yeong, Jo U-hwan was perfectly fine.

‘I’m going crazy.’

Not only inside the Tower, but his life was in danger outside as well.

Just as Mincheol was lamenting inwardly.

“Jo U-hwan, I can’t let that comment slide.”

Kang Ung-hyeok intervened.

“That bastard is my prey! I need to capture him and make him vomit up my muscles!”

“Muscles? What bullshit are you talking about?”

“Anyway, the Butcher is mine!”

“That won’t work. Our Hope Society also has a lot of grudges built up against that guy.”

“How dare someone like you oppose my decision?”

Kang Ung-hyeok’s eyes changed. A chilling killing intent poured out.

However, Jo U-hwan didn’t even blink.

“You’re the one talking about confronting Hope Society?”

At those words, Kang Ung-hyeok’s eyes twitched.

“Do you think I can’t?”

“No, I know. That you’re not afraid of Hope Society’s name. But I also know this.”

Jo U-hwan continued with a grin.

“That you’re not stupid enough to make an enemy of Hope Society over a mere low-floor Awakened.”

Kang Ung-hyeok closed his mouth.

After a moment, his momentum suddenly subsided.

“Good thinking.”

“Damn it.”

Anyone could see that Kang Ung-hyeok had taken a step back.

“Hey, Butcher. Just wait there for a bit. I need to finish this bitch off first.”

From now on, it was Jo U-hwan’s world.

He was the strongest Awakened in this place, after all.

“Don’t even think about running away. Though you wouldn’t be able to escape anyway.”

Jo U-hwan cracked his neck left and right as he approached Lee Min-yeong.

Lee Min-yeong drew two daggers with a hardened expression.

“Ha, I guess I’ll have to go back to smithing.”

Kang Ung-hyeok turned around with a displeased face.

‘Damn, what should I do?’

He didn’t think he could beat the Unnamed Man even if he helped Lee Min-yeong.

Judging by how he had cornered Lee Min-yeong, the Unnamed Man must also be a skilled fighter above the established level.

How much influence could a low-tier Awakened have in a battle between established fighters?

At that moment, Mincheol’s mind flashed.

‘Kang Ung-hyeok isn’t on the Hope Society’s side.’

‘He just backed down because it wasn’t profitable.’

‘In other words, he’s someone who would readily oppose the Hope Society if there was profit in it.’

“Kang Ung-hyeok!”

At Mincheol’s shout, Kang Ung-hyeok turned around again.

“What?”

Instead of answering, Mincheol pulled out an item from his inventory.

“If you drive away the Hope Society, I’ll give you this!”

“Ha, a mere low-tier Awakened is trying to make a deal with me using an item?”

Kang Ung-hyeok’s face twisted with displeasure.

Mincheol manipulated the system window and sent the item’s information to Kang Ung-hyeok.

【Iskra Inc. Muscle Enhancement Serum】

-Grade: Rare

-Description: Do you think you’re weak? Are you too scrawny to approach the opposite sex with confidence? Then this is the product for you! Look for Iskra Inc.’s Strength Enhancement Serum!

-Effect 1. Upon consumption, Strength +50 increase.

-Effect 2. Upon consumption, Stamina +50 increase.

-Effect 3. Upon consumption, Agility +50 increase.

Overwhelming effects.

At the contents of the message, Kang Ung-hyeok’s eyes widened to their fullest.

—————
This chapter was translated by Lunox Team. To support us and help keep this series going, visit our website: LunoxScans.com
—————