The Return of the Legendary All-Master - Chapter 49

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Chapter 49

Not long after they started walking, a new monster appeared.

[Lv.100 Priest (Evil)]

If what they had just dealt with was a ‘Priest (Good)’, then this one that appeared was a ‘Priest (Evil)’.

However, this one was easier to hunt than the Priest (Good).

It had nearly twice the build of the previous priest and wore a black robe pulled down over its head.

Moreover, evil energy was ominously rising from it, making it no ordinary foe.

“At least it’s less disgusting. Is it because the hypocrisy is gone?”

Unlike before, Anima didn’t hide behind Jung Hoon.

“Right.”

There was only one reason why it was easier than the Priest (Good).

This one didn’t mess with people’s minds, but instead used pure force to crush its opponents.

If the previous one at least had hypocrisy, this one was literally pure evil.

“Kuk kuk.”

It let out a disgusting laugh and summoned a black spear.

[Priest (Evil) uses ‘Black Field’]

Following the use of its ability, the surrounding area was dyed black.

[All stats of Priest (Evil) are doubled.]

An ability that inflated all stats by 2x.

With this, the Priest (Evil)’s level was boosted to 200.

The problem wasn’t just that.

[Due to Black Field’s influence, all stats are reduced by 10%.]

Jung Hoon’s stats had actually decreased by 10%.

Normally, Divine Power would automatically resist the creature’s debuff, but due to Black Field, the level gap between him and the creature was a whopping 108 levels.

So he couldn’t dispel the debuff.

“Can you handle this?”

Anima’s eyes looking at Jung Hoon were filled with worry.

“Don’t worry about it.”

He had experienced this level of situation countless times before his regression.

And he had grown by overcoming such crises repeatedly.

If his companions hadn’t betrayed him, that damn New World would have been finished.

Jung Hoon drew his bowstring.

“Kiiiek! Human, you think you can do something to me with just that?”

The priest swung its black spear once from top to bottom.

Then human arms rose from the blackened floor and grabbed Jung Hoon’s pant legs.

It intended to drag him down.

Due to the extreme level gap, Jung Hoon couldn’t resist properly and began to be sucked down as if falling into a swamp.

“Hey! Are you really okay?!”

Anima’s urgent voice could be heard.

“I said I’m fine.”

There wasn’t a trace of panic on Jung Hoon’s face.

Rather, the corners of his mouth were slightly raised.

This was a hallucination.

A hallucination that subdued those who entered the field.

In other words, it wasn’t real.

Jung Hoon released the bowstring he had been drawing.

‘Calm Breathing.’

‘Eagle Eye.’

Despite his posture being broken, the arrow drew a parabola and accurately pierced through the priest’s forehead.

No, just before piercing through, the creature caught the arrow with its left hand.

There was a limit to bridging the extreme level difference with a Legendary Weapon.

“The level difference is too severe…”

Anima frowned at that sight.

“It’s fine.”

Jung Hoon grinned.

The change in the Priest (Evil) occurred 3 seconds later.

“Kiiaaak!”

It screamed and shook its left hand that was holding the arrow.

Smoke rose from its left hand along with a terrible smell.

“What is that…?”

Anima’s eyes widened.

“It’s Divine Power.”

The Critical Arrow just now had contained divine power.

To the purely evil Priest (Evil), divine power was like poison.

Light and darkness are that incompatible.

They can never coexist.

The more the Priest suffered, the looser became the grip of the hand that had been pulling Jung Hoon.

Jung Hoon struggled and escaped from the swamp of darkness.

And once again drew his bowstring.

Its weakness was likewise the head.

Now while it was suffering was the opportunity.

Whoooosh!

As Jung Hoon released the bowstring he had drawn, an arrow shot forth in an arc.

This time for sure, the arrow hit right between its brows.

“Kek!”

[Critical Hit has triggered!]

The critical hit characteristic of Critical Arrow had triggered.

Due to the critical hit, the arrow’s damage became doubled.

With double damage and having pierced the weak point precisely, the Priest (Evil) had no choice but to collapse on the spot and die.

At the same time, the Black Field that had been dyeing the surroundings black was released, returning to the original dungeon.

Likewise, the Priest (Evil) also spat out one skill book, which was black in color.

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[Skill Book: Black Field (Unique)]

-Type: Skill Book

-Grade: Rare

-Using this skill book allows you to learn ‘Black Field (Rare)’.

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Perfect. With this, he had successfully intercepted both skill books that Lewis Verdant would have obtained.

‘…I died over 40 times trying to clear that thing.’

Back then, he had to listen to Lewis Verdant ramble on for ages until his ears nearly bled.

Thanks to that, he had secured both skill books.

‘This time I’m taking them.’

A light of satisfaction appeared on Jung Hoon’s face.

“Is it over?”

Anima looked around.

“Yeah. It’s over.”

[Achievement unlocked! You have completed ‘Hidden Dungeon Clear’. 10,000 Achievement points have been awarded.]

This dungeon had only 2 monsters.

Since they were all tricky opponents, it had taken quite a long time.

If he hadn’t had the memories and experience from before his regression, forget 40 times.

Even dying 100 times would have made it difficult to clear.

That’s how powerful Brainwashing and Black Field were.

* * *

At that moment.

Edenhark Lord’s Castle basement.

“Huh…?”

“The portal is disappearing!”

The shimmering portal before their eyes was gradually becoming fainter.

That change meant the portal would completely vanish before long.

“Is it really closing…? That damn portal that always tormented us?”

Juan muttered with disbelieving eyes.

From his predecessors until now, he had only been desperately trying to prevent rampages, and the resulting losses had been growing to unbearable levels.

He had thought the troublesome portal would be a burden for life… who would have thought it would close like this.

Everything the Magic Tower Master had said was true.

And before long, from the fading portal, an outsider revealed himself.

He was so clean that it was hard to believe he was the very person who had closed the portal.

“I succeeded.”

At those brief but powerful words, Juan and everyone else felt a thrill run through their bodies.

“We’ll release the barrier!”

The energy flowing from the portal was disappearing.

At this level, there shouldn’t be any problem releasing the barrier.

However, the outsider shook his head.

“No. The contamination level is too severe. Don’t release the barrier until the portal completely disappears.”

“…I see. Don’t close the barrier yet.”

At Juan’s command, the mages immediately stopped their work.

“Phew, then I’ll rest a bit.”

The outsider looked quite tired.

He must have expended a lot of energy closing the portal.

“Attend to our benefactor!”

Juan gave an order to the butler behind him.

However, the outsider shook his head once again.

“No. I’ll rest here until the portal disappears. Contaminated mana is clinging all over my body.”

“Ah, I see. Then I’ll have a place prepared so you can rest comfortably here.”

This time he wouldn’t refuse.

“Yes. I would appreciate that.”

The outsider nodded.

Once his permission was granted, everyone except Juan moved in perfect coordination.

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Furniture including a bed was brought into the barrier and arranged.

That wasn’t all.

The table was filled to capacity with specialties that could be tasted in Edenhark.

He knew that the financial situation was so poor that even the lord had modest meals.

So it felt a bit burdensome.

“If you need anything, please call us anytime!”

The mages who had set down the food came out of the barrier.

The portal now only had its form remaining.

In about 30 more minutes, the portal would completely disappear.

When that happened, the contaminated mana clinging to his body would vanish as if washed away, and there would be no problem going outside.

“Thank you.”

Jung Hoon picked up the meat placed in front of him with his hand and took a bite.

Money really was the best after all.

The quality of the meat was definitely different.

[Fatigue Recovery buff (10 minutes) has been granted.]

Instead of satiety, a buff that recovered the character’s fatigue was applied.

“Hmm, it’s more delicious than I thought.”

Jung Hoon still had the Dragon Anima Bone Bow on his back.

Therefore, Anima could taste the meat through Jung Hoon.

‘I should use the skill books right away.’

Muhuang is a legendary grade profession.

Every time he advanced through the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th tiers he possessed, the grade of all his skills would increase.

There was no need to save them unnecessarily.

[You have acquired the active skill ‘Brainwashing’.]

[You have acquired the active skill ‘Black Field’.]

When he used the skill books, new skills were registered.

Since they weren’t weapon-related skills, they were registered in the [General] category.

“Would it be alright to release the barrier now?”

After 30 minutes passed, the portal completely disappeared.

At the same time, the contaminated mana that had been clinging to Jung Hoon’s body also vanished as if washed away.

“Yes.”

Now it was time to complete the Quest.

While the mage released the barrier, Jung Hoon was guided by the butler into the Lord’s Office.

“Welcome!”

Juan welcomed Jung Hoon very warmly.

To him, Jung Hoon was a benefactor who had solved Edenhark’s troublesome problem.

Above his head, a red exclamation mark was blinking.

[You have completed the Quest.]

[Rewards are being calculated.]

[All conditions have been met! You can receive the maximum reward!]

Unlike with Lewis Verdant, he was able to obtain the highest reward.

Back then, he had received a Level Enhancement Elixir.

Thanks to that elixir, he was able to surpass level 100 in an instant and quickly move on to the next village.

“Thank you so much. If it weren’t for you, benefactor, I would have been desperately trying to prevent the rampage as always.”

Juan expressed his heartfelt gratitude.

At the same time, a butler came forward carrying a luxurious box.

Jung Hoon’s eyes turned to that box.

A red box with dragon emblem engraved on it.

“I thought about what kind of reward to give you, benefactor… I thought this would be best, so I had them bring it.”

The box opened with a click.

Inside, not just one but several elixirs were glowing brilliantly.

“This is…?”

Jung Hoon’s eyes widened.

“These are elixirs that enhance all abilities. They’re very precious treasures passed down from previous generations.”

They weren’t simply elixirs that only raised levels.

To be precise, various types of elixirs were gathered together.

Level Enhancement Elixir.

Strength Enhancement Elixir.

Agility Enhancement Elixir.

Stamina Enhancement Elixir.

Wisdom Enhancement Elixir and so on.

There was quite a variety.

‘The types of elixirs have increased.’

He hadn’t expected any rare items to be given since this was the Beginner Zone to begin with.

What was important in this Quest wasn’t just the reward, but intercepting the Brainwashing and Black Field that Lewis Verdant would have taken.

Of course, the reward wouldn’t end with just elixirs.

Could it be that the maximum reward simply meant more types of elixirs?

“I’ll gratefully accept this.”

“I’m the one who should be grateful for resolving Edenhark’s long-standing wish.”

Jung Hoon accepted the box.

[You have obtained Edenhark Special Elixir!]

Then all the elixirs in the box moved to his Inventory.

“Ah, and there’s one more thing I’ve prepared. Would you accept it?”

The reason he liked ‘maximum rewards.’

It was because of the reward that would be given next.

The reward that Lewis Verdant had regretted losing for a long time.

[An additional maximum reward will be granted.]

[[Title] Benefactor of Edenhark has been acquired.]

Return of the Greatest All Master (Serial)

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