The Return of the Legendary All-Master - Chapter 62

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Chapter 62

 

‘This is insane… Now he can even use Healing?’

 

Ever since entering the Dungeon, Lee Si Woo had been in a state of shock the entire time they were moving.

 

Before entering, what he had received was Healing.

 

How many times had he received Healing from healers after surpassing level 200?

 

That’s why he could be certain.

 

What had healed him was definitely Healing.

 

Then the one who cast that Healing could only be the Martial Artist.

 

There was no one else in that place except for the Martial Artist and himself.

 

‘Where the hell did he learn Divine Power?’

 

It was possible to abandon Mana and switch to Divine Power.

 

But that Martial Artist had definitely used Mana.

 

That meant Mana and Divine Power were coexisting.

 

‘Damn, I’ve never heard of such a thing.’

 

Mana and Divine Power coexisting?

 

That should be an impossible story, right?

 

Lee Si Woo looked at Jung Hoon with confused eyes.

 

He was swinging his fists instead of a bow, pummeling the Ogres in the Dungeon.

 

“Human! I’ll kill you!”

 

An Ogre that had fled from Jung Hoon charged at Lee Si Woo who was nearby.

 

Of course, it couldn’t withstand Lee Si Woo’s sword strike and died.

 

After that, it was like breaking bamboo.

 

Whenever Lee Si Woo was in danger, Jung Hoon would cast Healing on him.

 

Thanks to this, Lee Si Woo’s Ogre hunting became much easier, and Jung Hoon’s was needless to say.

 

In less than 3 hours, they reached the Chamber where the Ogre King was hiding.

 

“From here, I go alone.”

 

“You’re going alone?”

 

Lee Si Woo was slightly flustered by Jung Hoon’s words that he would enter alone.

 

He naturally thought they would face the Ogre King together.

 

At the same time, he felt relieved.

 

From the Field to the Dungeon.

 

Having run without rest, he was quite mentally fatigued.

 

He wanted to log out and rest immediately.

 

“If you want to come together, come together.”

 

“No! I’m not that tactless.”

 

“Is that so.”

 

Jung Hoon let out a chuckle and entered the Chamber.

 

From the beginning, he had brought the lackey with the intention of using him until before the boss.

 

Having hunted without rest until here, Lee Si Woo chose rest without hesitation.

 

‘Then shall I begin too?’

 

There was a reason he had entered after leaving Lee Si Woo behind.

 

[You have explored an unknown region alone. 20,000 Achievement points have been awarded.]

 

[Achievement Shop level has risen to 4.]

 

Because entering alone would give him a whopping 20,000 Achievement points.

 

With this, the Achievement Shop level rose to 4.

 

It rises quickly up to level 3, but after that, the required Achievement points increase significantly, making leveling up difficult.

 

That’s why if he could gain Achievement points, he had to gain them by any means necessary.

 

“Graaah! Human! How dare you touch my children!”

 

In front of him, the Ogre King was glaring at Jung Hoon with bloodshot eyes.

 

[Lv.190 Ogre King]

 

The level 190 Ogre King.

 

A creature a whopping 86 levels higher than Jung Hoon, who was level 104.

 

Even so, Jung Hoon was overflowing with confidence.

 

Not only did he retain his memories from before regression, but he had recently experienced defeating even a level 200 Guardian of Darkness.

 

Anima was already gripped in his hand.

 

“Crush him in one go.”

 

Anima climbed onto Jung Hoon’s shoulder and shouted loudly.

 

As if responding to that shout, Jung Hoon drew the bowstring.

 

‘Extreme Archer: Soul’

 

A Passive Skill, not an active one.

 

Of course, his Mana decreased rapidly every time he released the bowstring, but thanks to Divine Power, it was immediately covered, so there was no problem.

 

“You think you can stop me with something like that?”

 

The Ogre King sneered and charged at Jung Hoon.

 

It intended to ram him with the pair of massive horns embedded in its forehead.

 

[Ogre King uses ‘Pause’.]

 

[Ogre King uses ‘Enhancement: Horn’.]

 

When the creature used its ability, Jung Hoon couldn’t move as if his legs were frozen.

 

Still, moving his arms was no problem. Pause was simply an ability that bound the legs to prevent dodging attacks.

 

Also, flames erupted from the massive horns, and their size doubled.

 

However, Jung Hoon didn’t disturb his breathing even slightly, aimed precisely at the creature’s brow, and released the bowstring he had drawn.

 

Whoosh!

 

The arrow shot out and struck precisely between the creature’s brows.

 

“Kraaak!”

 

Though it didn’t completely pierce through the forehead, that was enough.

 

‘For 3 seconds, it falls into Action Disable.’

 

The Ogre King was greatly flustered by its body suddenly not obeying commands.

 

“Damn human bastard!”

 

The creature roared toward Jung Hoon.

 

“I’ll end this quickly.”

 

Jung Hoon drew the bowstring once again.

 

The Action Disable time was 3 seconds.

 

Since it didn’t stack, he’d have to wait 300 seconds for it to activate again.

 

That was fine though.

 

To target the creature’s vital point, 3 seconds was more than enough time.

 

Jung Hoon aimed his bow and released the string he had drawn.

 

Whoosh!

 

The moment the arrow shot out, the Ogre King’s Action Disable time ended.

 

The creature staggered from the suddenly released paralysis.

 

However, the arrow struck precisely and lodged in the Ogre King’s nape.

 

“Kraaak!”

 

The creature let out a pained scream.

 

“Artistic. In some ways, it seems even better than a divine archer…?”

 

Anima tapped Jung Hoon’s back rhythmically with her tail as if applauding.

 

Jung Hoon drew the bowstring again and released it.

 

The arrow shot out and struck the Ogre King’s neck.

 

After two arrows pierced its vital points, even the Ogre King with its proud sturdy defense collapsed to the ground.

 

The creature trembled violently for a while, then went limp.

 

It had died.

 

[You have defeated the Ogre King for the first time.]

 

[A special item drops as a first clear reward.]

 

Beside the fallen Ogre King, one item had dropped.

 

Jung Hoon approached and picked up that item.

 

[Brilliant Star]

 

What the Ogre King dropped wasn’t its horn, nor the shoulder guard it wore, but just a small glowing stone.

 

Originally, it could be said there were no items it would drop.

 

It was just a monster needed for progressing the Lord’s Castle Quest.

 

However, Jung Hoon knew its true value better than anyone.

 

That was precisely this Brilliant Star.

 

[Brilliant Star]

 

-Type: Materials

 

-Grade: Epic

 

-A small star that shines by itself.

 

There was only a simple description of the item, with nothing written about how to use it.

 

However, Jung Hoon knew better than anyone where this star could be used.

 

Before his regression, he had heard it from Alessandro Braiden.

 

‘Hoon, do you happen to know about the Brilliant Star?’

 

‘Brilliant Star?’

 

At that time, I was obsessed with growth and showed curiosity at the unusual name.

 

Seeing those sparkling eyes, Alessandro burst into hearty laughter and explained about the Brilliant Star.

 

‘Yeah. It’s an item that leads you to a Hidden Theme!’

 

Alessandro was pathologically obsessed with Hidden Themes among all opportunities.

 

Originally, the Hidden Theme in Primordial Village would have been his, but after regression, Jung Hoon had stolen that Hidden Theme.

 

And he would steal this Hidden Theme as well.

 

From the beginning, the Brilliant Star was an item only given upon first clear.

 

In other words, unless it was a first clear, there was no chance to obtain the Brilliant Star.

 

‘I was lucky.’

 

Even a week after release, no one had hunted the Ogre King.

 

Users over level 200 had moved on to appropriate level areas and were proceeding with leveling, while users at levels 100-150 didn’t dare attempt to subjugate the level 190 Ogre King.

 

Moreover, the reward the Lord offered was seriously stingy.

 

However, that wouldn’t last long before it was revealed to be a honey pot, and users who hadn’t taken the Quest would regret it while beating the ground.

 

But Jung Hoon wasn’t interested in their reactions.

 

‘I’m already curious.’

 

He was only curious about Alessandro Braiden’s reaction.

 

Even now, he would be diligently searching for clues to Hidden Themes during time not spent leveling.

 

“What are you thinking about so deeply?”

 

Anima asked with a suspicious expression.

 

“Ah, just thinking about someone who came to mind.”

 

“Really? That guy’s pitiful too. What did he do wrong to get on your bad side.”

 

Anima had seen it.

 

The fate of those who had wronged Jung Hoon.

 

But just moments ago, what she felt from Jung Hoon was unmistakable killing intent.

 

A killing intent incomparable to what he showed against Auralite or the Assassin.

 

“They made a very grave mistake. So I’m going to give them the very worst ending.”

 

Jung Hoon severed the Ogre King’s head and put it in his bag.

 

* * *

 

Several days had passed since Jung Hoon left.

 

Thanks to him leaving alone, Isaac was able to return home and spend peaceful time with his wife Charlotte.

 

Of course, it was only superficial peace.

 

Isaac wandered around every corner of the house, trembling with anxiety.

 

“They say this Ogre King fellow is incredibly strong. What do you think?”

 

“I wonder.”

 

“I’m not doubting Hoon, but the Ogre King’s horde seemed quite numerous.”

 

“If you’re that worried, why don’t you go help him?”

 

“…That won’t do.”

 

Before Jung Hoon left, Isaac had seen his eyes.

 

Those resolute eyes that seemed to say not to interfere under any circumstances.

 

In the end, Isaac could only watch him leave.

 

“Then how about waiting quietly? He must have gone alone because he was confident.”

 

Jung Hoon was a knight.

 

A knight with the perfect spirit of chivalry.

 

Of course, it wasn’t that he hadn’t heard stories about the Ogre King, but he had rescued even Isaac who was trapped alone in a dungeon.

 

If such a person had boldly set out, there must surely be a reason.

 

Knock. Knock.

 

Just then, someone knocked on the mansion’s door.

 

“Isaac! Are you home? Your benefactor just returned!”

 

At those words, Isaac rushed out and opened the door.

 

It was Schuren, Isaac’s colleague.

 

“Is that really true?”

 

“Of course it is! He returned after subjugating the Ogre King!”

 

“I should go see him right away. …May I go out for a moment?”

 

Isaac didn’t leave immediately but asked Charlotte for permission.

 

Having been away from his wife’s side for so long, asking for her permission before going out had become a habit.

 

“Go ahead.”

 

“Thank you.”

 

Only after Charlotte’s permission was granted did Isaac follow Schuren toward the Lord’s Castle.

 

* * *

 

‘May I take my leave now…?’

 

As soon as the subjugation was finished, Lee Si Woo spoke up as if he had been waiting.

 

Since the objective was achieved anyway, Jung Hoon let him go.

 

As he fled with his tail between his legs, Jung Hoon tilted his head in puzzlement.

 

‘No matter how I think about it, I don’t think I treated him badly.’

 

He was someone who had accepted a request to kill him.

 

Shouldn’t such a person be bowing gratefully for being let off with just some errand work?

 

Anyway, Jung Hoon immediately returned to the Lord’s Castle.

 

An exclamation mark was blinking above Blaine’s head.

 

“Did you succeed in the subjugation?!”

 

“Yes. Please take a look.”

 

Jung Hoon held out the Ogre King’s head before him.

 

“It really is the Ogre King!”

 

Blaine looked at the Ogre King’s head and shouted in shock.

 

“They were tougher than expected, so it took a bit longer.”

 

“…Thank you so much. Since you’ve returned safely, how about we prepare a banquet?”

 

“That sounds good.”

 

“I’ll have it prepared immediately. But before that, for our benefactor who helped us, this…”

 

When Blaine gave a signal, the Butler came carrying a box wrapped in red cloth.

 

When the cloth was removed, a box made of glass on all sides appeared.

 

Inside was a small golden badge.

 

“What is this?”

 

“Yes. We would like to bestow an honor badge upon our benefactor of Autoban. With this badge, you can freely travel within our territory, and even when visiting other territories, you will receive appropriate treatment.”

 

“I see.”

 

“Please accept it.”

 

“Yes.”

 

[You have completed the Quest.]

 

[‘Autobahn Honorary Knight’ has been acquired.]

 

Perfect.

 

Now he could go find the Hidden Theme.

 

The Return of the Greatest All Master (Ongoing)

 

Author │ Yeon I Yo

 

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