The Returned Hunter Has Awakened to a Hidden Class - Chapter 67

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Chapter 67

 

Zombie Apocalypse (4)

 

Crunch-

 

That sound was enough to crush Kim Jun’s hopes.

 

Just making contact with a zombie exponentially increases the infection probability.

 

Even from a distance, you could get infected just from blood particles floating in the air.

 

But being bitten means.

 

“Grrraaah…!”

 

“Ah… Min-soo…”

 

100% certainty.

 

“Hurry up and go!! You’ll get bitten too, hyung!”

 

From the moment the zombie horde rushed in, Lee Seo-yeon had deployed her barrier.

 

Park Min-soo’s “Wall” overlapped with it, and numerous defensive skills blocked the narrow stairs.

 

Thanks to that, they managed to prevent zombie blood from splashing to the upper floor.

 

Unfortunately, they couldn’t protect Park Min-soo.

 

Even Lee Seo-yeon’s barrier crumbled before the frenzied attacks of zombies that surged like waves, and Park Min-soo ended up getting bitten.

 

“Grrr! Don’t hesitate, just go! I’ll kill all these bastards and look for supplies!”

 

“…”

 

Looking at Park Min-soo covered by those creatures.

 

Kim Jun imagined countless things in that instant.

 

Abandon Park Min-soo and leave?

 

No, that wasn’t even an option that existed in the first place.

 

He didn’t regress for this kind of ending.

 

‘Stay calm.’

 

In the current situation, it was 100% certain that Park Min-soo would become a zombie.

 

Then what Kim Jun needed to do was clear.

 

Search through Yeouido for supplies to find an “Antidote.”

 

The probability was abysmal.

 

Unfortunately, “Ariadne’s Thread” was classified as a ‘special item.’

 

—-

 

[Warning]

 

– Special items cannot be used

 

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This was blocked by the newly added ‘rule’ dimension of the 27th Floor, so it couldn’t be used.

 

Then he would have to rely entirely on luck to find supplies.

 

No matter what the probability was, Kim Jun would do his best.

 

But was relying on luck really rational?

 

Moreover, if he chose this method, Kim Jun would also suffer from infection risk until he obtained a “Hazmat Suit” from the supplies.

 

The “Hazmat Suit” was an essential item that blocked all zombie infection factors.

 

What if the worst case scenario happened?

 

Two of the five strongest Hunters currently in the Tower of Trials would become zombies.

 

Could the other Hunters really kill the zombified Kim Jun and Park Min-soo?

 

If these two became zombies, the Tower of Trials’ highest climbing record would probably end at just the 26th Floor.

 

‘Then.’

 

The second method.

 

Use the item obtained from the Golden Tower, Eldorado.

 

[Item: “Phoenix Feather”]

 

[Item Grade: SS]

 

[Effect: Automatically revives upon death. (Disappears after one use)]

 

This method was very simple.

 

Transfer the “Phoenix Feather” to Park Min-soo and kill Park Min-soo before he becomes a zombie.

 

But there was a catch.

 

There was only one of this item.

 

Of course, it wasn’t a waste to use it on Park Min-soo at all.

 

They were close enough that he would die in Park Min-soo’s place, closer than most family.

 

He was someone who had crossed the boundary between life and death together until now.

 

The only concern was the ‘Almighty’ on the 100th Floor.

 

Kim Jun had died without even seeing that creature’s full power.

 

‘I couldn’t even draw out 1% of it.’

 

Perhaps this item could become a trump card.

 

If he couldn’t clear the 100th Floor anyway, the entire world would be destroyed.

 

Even if he saved Park Min-soo here, everything would become meaningless in the end.

 

“I told you to hurry up and go!!! I’m fine!”

 

“Fine my ass. You slowpoke.”

 

“What!”

 

Kim Jun made his decision.

 

Step, step-

 

“What, what! Why are you coming so close!! You said it’s dangerous just being near!”

 

“I’ll handle it myself.”

 

“No, hyung, isn’t this too reckless a choice?”

 

Those who have much to protect are always at a disadvantage.

 

That’s why throughout human history, defenders were at a disadvantage compared to invaders.

 

But what if you completely eliminated that weakness?

 

They say the will to live is stronger than anything else.

 

Then what Kim Jun was trying to do now.

 

What could the will to die be called?

 

That was a variable even ■■■ couldn’t predict.

 

『Hooh.』

 

Someone laughed, but it didn’t reach Kim Jun.

 

Kim Jun only looked at Park Min-soo before him.

 

Surrounded by zombies, yet still not letting go of his shield.

 

This was the best way.

 

A way for both to survive.

 

No, a way for everyone to survive.

 

Kim Jun took a deep breath.

 

And took one more step forward.

 

Whoooooooosh-!!

 

Flames sparked.

 

Kim Jun cut down zombies as he approached Park Min-soo.

 

“Wow, this hyung is crazier than I thought. Maybe even crazier than me?”

 

Park Min-soo shouted as if dumbfounded.

 

Instead of answering, Kim Jun stood beside Park Min-soo.

 

Thud-

 

They stood shoulder to shoulder.

 

“Hyung!! You’ll really get infected like this!”

 

“Shut up, little brother.”

 

Kim Jun swung his sword.

 

Slash-!

 

The necks of two zombies flew off.

 

“Shut up and-”

 

Kim Jun looked around.

 

Stairs.

 

A narrow space.

 

And zombies endlessly pouring in.

 

No matter how many he killed, there was no end.

 

It was one thing for him and Park Min-soo, but at this rate, the remaining comrades who went upstairs would also be in danger.

 

In that case.

 

“Shut up, let’s just destroy the building.”

 

“What?”

 

He thought he might have misheard.

 

“Let’s destroy it. The building. So they can’t come up anymore.”

 

“Huh?”

 

Park Min-soo’s eyes widened.

 

He had heard correctly.

 

Destroy the building.

 

Here.

 

Now.

 

???

 

Thunk-

 

Kim Jun stabbed his greatsword into the floor.

 

“Uh oh.”

 

Thud-

 

Deeper.

 

“Uh oh oh oh ohhhhh? Here? Really?”

 

Thud thud thud-

 

And at the tip of the 「Dragon Eater」, he gathered mana.

 

“Oh, damn. Looks like I’m gonna die from hyung, not the zombies.”

 

Thud thud thud thud thud thud-!

 

“「Ragnar-Explosion」.”

 

.

 

.

 

.

 

Boooooooooooom!!!

 

His vision instantly turned white.

 

And what he heard was.

 

Eeeeeeeeeeee-

 

Ear-splitting tinnitus.

 

He couldn’t hear anything else.

 

And then.

 

Craaaaaaaaash-!!

 

The building shook.

 

The ground shook.

 

The stairs collapsed.

 

Rummmmmmmble-!

 

All the stairs below the 43rd floor completely caved in.

 

Dust explosively shot up. Debris poured down.

 

‘This should be enough…’

 

Of course, if Kim Jun had unleashed his full power,

 

the building itself would have evaporated.

 

But now he controlled his strength.

 

Just the right amount. He cleanly blew away only the stairs below the 43rd floor.

 

“Ugh…”

 

Park Min-soo brushed off the dust and looked around.

 

The stairs had disappeared.

 

They were completely cut off from the lower floors.

 

And then.

 

“「Diablo-Andras」.”

 

Sizzle-

 

Kim Jun’s shadow rippled.

 

The darkness writhed.

 

From within the bubbling shadow.

 

Groooooow-

 

Massive horns rose up.

 

Then red eyes.

 

Wings.

 

A giant demon crawled out from the shadow.

 

“Graaaah! What is it, Master!”

 

“Go up. Protect my comrades.”

 

“What about Master?”

 

“I’m probably already infected.”

 

Kim Jun said calmly.

 

“I was too close. You stay away from me too. It’s dangerous.”

 

“Hmm…”

 

“Even if you have to die, protect my comrades.”

 

“Understood!!”

 

It was unfair to Andras, but it couldn’t be helped.

 

To Kim Jun, his comrades were more precious than anyone else.

 

“Min-soo.”

 

Kim Jun turned to Park Min-soo.

 

“Yes, hyung.”

 

“Let’s go down.”

 

“…Phew.”

 

Park Min-soo laughed helplessly.

 

“You’re really crazy, hyung. Alright! Let’s flip this place upside down together!”

 

“We won’t die. We’re going to live together.”

 

“…;”

 

Of course, Park Min-soo was joking as he always did.

 

But Kim Jun’s expression was quite different.

 

Endlessly serious, and somehow resolute.

 

It was the face of someone who had no intention of dying.

 

‘Hyung…’

 

He really believes it.

 

That they can live together.

 

That both of them can return alive.

 

“Tsk.”

 

Park Min-soo showed an awkward smile.

 

“What a cheesy guy.”

 

“This bastard’s asking to die…”

 

“Wahahahaha! I’m going down first!”

 

Before getting flicked on the forehead, Park Min-soo quickly raised his shield in front and.

 

Whoooosh-

 

Threw his body downward.

 

Falling vertically.

 

Into the darkness.

 

Into that place crawling with zombies.

 

“Let’s go.”

 

Kim Jun also jumped down.

 

Following behind Park Min-soo.

 

Whoosh-

 

The wind struck his face.

 

And Kim Jun conveyed his final words to Andras.

 

‘I’m counting on you.’

 

‘I’ll definitely protect sister-in-law at least, master.’

 

Kim Jun frowned at Andras’s response.

 

Did he frown?

 

‘Stop being ridiculous.’

 

‘Kekekeke. Come back alive. I still have many bastards to kill.’

 

‘Right.’

 

It was a brief but sufficient farewell.

 

Kim Jun and Park Min-soo.

 

The two men disappeared into the darkness.

 

Flap-

 

Watching Kim Jun and Park Min-soo fall, Andras also spread his wings.

 

“Good. Let’s go!!”

 

With a roar.

 

To protect his master’s companions.

 

*

 

Kim Jun’s choice was insane.

 

But it was also rational.

 

If you don’t fear infection, there’s no need to be careful when searching for supplies.

 

You can rummage through zombies without hesitation.

 

Faster, more actively.

 

“There are restaurants upstairs, so the kids’ meals are covered…”

 

Kim Jun muttered.

 

The 63 Building has quite a few restaurants from the 50th floor onwards.

 

Thanks to the Tower implementing reality as it was, food wasn’t a concern.

 

“Min-soo.”

 

“Yes, hyung.”

 

Sparkle sparkle-

 

…Park Min-soo’s eyes seemed to sparkle even more, but anyway.

 

“We need to find supplies and food too.”

 

“Okay.”

 

Kim Jun began organizing what needed to be done in his head.

 

‘First, food.’

 

They needed to survive for a week. Including his companions’ portions, quite a lot was needed.

 

‘Second, hazmat suits.’

 

He also needed to find 「Hazmat Suits」 in case his companions came down.

 

The probability was low, but it was better than nothing.

 

‘Third, antidote.’

 

The most important thing.

 

If he moved around without fearing infection, he could discover far more supplies than the Hunters before regression.

 

Then the possibility of finding two 「Antidotes」 was sufficient.

 

‘Best case scenario.’

 

If he found two, both he and Park Min-soo could be cured.

 

The 「Phoenix Feather」 could be saved for the 100th Floor.

 

‘But finding just one would be fine too.’

 

Then he could use the 「Phoenix Feather」.

 

Treat one person with the antidote, and kill the other before they turned into a zombie to revive them.

 

Of course, this would waste some time.

 

Looking at just the results, it would be the same as using the 「Phoenix Feather」 from the start.

 

‘But there’s a difference.’

 

This method left open the ‘possibility’ of finding two antidotes.

 

And that wasn’t all.

 

If he moved around without fearing infection.

 

He could find not only antidotes but also food, 「Hazmat Suits」, and other essentials in much greater quantities.

 

The Hunters before regression moved cautiously, fearing infection.

 

Even when they discovered supplies, they approached carefully, and if there were many zombies around, they gave up entirely.

 

But the current Kim Jun was different.

 

Whether it was a place swarming with zombies or a place splattered with blood, he could enter without concern.

 

That way, he could secure much more food for his companions and 「Hazmat Suits」 for emergency situations.

 

‘Even if I end up using the 「Phoenix Feather」.’

 

Though the results might look the same, it was actually beneficial.

 

It was a gamble, but a gamble with high expected value.

 

‘And.’

 

Kim Jun’s lips curled up slightly.

 

‘Since I’m infected anyway.’

 

What Adelaine had requested.

 

「Zombie Brain」.

 

Since he didn’t need to fear infection, he could obtain it without burden.

 

Killing two birds with one stone.

 

‘Definitely.’

 

Kim Jun’s eyes sharpened.

 

Whether it was the antidote or the zombie brain.

 

He would obtain everything and return.

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