021. Hunter Sungyoon Han (1)
“You have purchased the Returning Stone (F+).”
After snatching a bright red stone that appeared in the air, I examined the hearthstone.
「Return Stone」
「Rating: F+」
“An item used for returning that can only be purchased by challengers who have reached the 5th floor of the Tower of Trials.”
「It has the property of being indestructible and will return to its original place when magical energy is injected.」
「However, after 3 days of returning, the user returns to the original floor of the Tower of Trials.」
If three days were short, it would have been a short time, but the important thing was ‘return’.
‘It doesn’t matter if I can go back to Earth.’
No one would worry about me if I lost contact, but I still wanted to go back.
Starting with eating and even wearing things, it was natural since it was the Tower of Ordeal that they were not free.
‘Because I couldn’t wash properly and my clothes were in tatters.’
At least they didn’t notice because they were covered with an assassin’s cloak.
Now I could believe that I was homeless.
also.
‘I have to go back and do something…’
Should I call it an advantage?
I had to deal with things that would be a headache if I did it later, not now.
Anyway, there was no reason not to go back.
Moreover, if the points consumed for the return were only about 500 points, even more so.
However, he did not use the hearthstone right away.
‘I have to check the trials rewards first.’
A return is a return and a reward check was a reward check.
I didn’t forget what I had to do.
Putting the ample points aside, I checked the skills that came as additional breakthrough rewards.
『Skill – Instantaneous Acceleration (D)』
『Skill level – 0%』
『Effect – When you memorize the skill name, you can use magic to instantly accelerate the body.』
“It’s my first active skill, but it’s pretty good.”
Except for items, I have never used anything in active form until now.
High-speed regeneration, pain tolerance, ranger’s knowledge, physical resistance, hunter-style dagger technique, etc…
I got many skills, but most of them were not active skills, but naturally activated.
‘However, active skills are activated by the user’s will.’
Just as the challenger Lee Si-eon with the crossbow that we saw before used the unique characteristic of ‘snake’s bondage’.
Of course, the activation condition of ‘when memorizing the skill name’ is not something that can be said in the mouth.
I’ve heard that it’s possible to activate a skill you’ve become accustomed to without even thinking about it.
The same is true for the unique characteristics of the active form.
‘Of course, since it’s a unique trait, the activation conditions may be slightly different.’
Most of the first acquired skills are used by talking about them.
The effect of instantaneous acceleration is not bad, and the basic grade of the skill itself is also high.
‘There won’t be anything bad if we use it together whenever we have a chance to train.’
Among the abilities, the highest is agility, so it must be efficient.
『Han Seong-yoon』
『Muscle – 47』 『Stamina – 44』
『Agility – 48 (+5)』 『Magic Power – 32』
『Endurance – 28』
『Unique Attribute – Necromancy (E)』
『Skill – See details』
The status window that suddenly opened showed that he had grown significantly again.
‘Now the skills are not displayed properly.’
Perhaps it was because the number of skills increased that much, but it was amazing.
The corner of his mouth went up at the fact that the omission of skill notation, which he had once heard only in words, had occurred.
Even the minor monsters didn’t go up well anymore, but the increased stats were all great, probably because they had been hit with that much quantity.
‘If there’s anything I’m disappointed with, it’s probably the endurance ability.’
It grew quickly thanks to its low basic stats, but compared to other stats, it is far from lacking.
It was all the more so because he couldn’t exceed the lowest magic power level.
However, at this level, it is almost as if his ability has risen.
Moderately satisfied, I immediately activated necromancy.
「Please select the Commander you want to absorb from among the Commanders you have.」
「Current number of commanders – 4/15」
「Player ‘Lee Si-eon’」
「Player ‘Lee Jin-hoo’」
「Player ‘Lim Sang-yoon’」
“Goblin King”
‘I put it off, but if it can absorb human spirits, there’s no reason not to use it.’
The commanders were also a kind of reward that they earned by fighting each other risking their lives.
But what if you don’t use it as a reason that it goes against your ethics?
‘It’s just my loss.’
It was thanks to ‘Necromancy’ that I, who had nothing, was able to follow the hunters.
To put it bluntly, without the growth support ability, I’m just a normal player.
Overwhelming stats and skills with various effects.
It was more so because most of them were abilities derived from necromancy.
‘I’m not in a position to grow up covering this and that.’
Having concluded that, I chose and absorbed all the Commandments without hesitation.
‘If I’m lucky, I might be able to acquire one of the four skills.’
When he absorbed the doppelganger, he acquired the physical resistance skill, so there was a possibility.
After waiting for such a short time, the phrases I wanted came to mind.
「Absorbs one of the skills that player ‘Jinhoo Lee’ has.」
Even though the probability was not high, the message about absorbing skills came to mind.
I wanted to cheer for a moment, but before I could, a change came to my body.
「Uses all possessed spirits to permanently increase stats.」
“Muscle strength has increased by 5.”
「Agility has increased by 3.」
“Your physical strength has increased by 4.”
「Magic power has increased by 6.」
「Durability has increased by 8.」
Perhaps because they were stronger opponents than the goblins, the range of their stats increased significantly.
“Status window.”
『Han Seong-yoon』
『Muscle – 52』 『Stamina – 48』
『Agility – 51』 『Magic Power – 38』
『Endurance – 36』
『Unique Attribute – Necromancy (E)』
『Skill – See details』
‘The reward is good, but it’s a bit disappointing.’
The agility stat +5 effect that was the assassin’s cloak effect is gone.
The value of the Agility stat exceeded 50 and the effect was removed.
But if you lose something, you gain something.
「Acquire the skill ‘Continue Battle (F)’.」
When I received a message saying that I had acquired the skill Continue Battle, I clicked ‘View Details’ written on the skill column.
And at the end of it, I clicked on the newly created ‘Continue Battle’.
『Skill – Continue Battle (F)』
『Skill level – 0%』
『Effect – When it is determined that you have been hit by a fatal attack in battle, your movement restrictions are weakened for 1 minute.』
It’s a skill you know.
‘It’s a famous skill among hunters.’
It was so famous that if anyone asked how to get this skill, he would tell you how to acquire it right away.
It was a skill that was activated when the situation was on the verge of death, so it remained more vivid in my memory.
The acquisition condition is “Reversing 10 battles to the death”.
Depending on their aptitude, how much more they had to fight changed, but the basic conditions were like that.
But the effect was pretty great.
Whether it’s poison or magical restraints, the ‘restrictions on all movements’ are weakened.
Of course, you can’t completely ignore the restrictions on movement, but…
The higher the grade, the longer the retention time and the lesser the recoil experienced after using the skill.
‘But because the learning conditions were vicious, not everyone learned it easily.’
Only those who knew how to throw themselves into dangerous fights could acquire this skill.
Those who have been in the hunter industry for a long time, or those who invite dangerous battles.
The former is acquired naturally as experience accumulates, and the latter shortens the acquisition period by doing crazy things.
I don’t think it was intentional, but ‘Lee Jin-hoo’ seemed to be the latter case.
‘But what kind of ordeal did he go through so many life-threatening battles?’
I still haven’t been able to complete 10 life-or-death battles, but ‘Lee Jin-hoo’ seems to be different.
It was strange that he was so frightened and groaned even though he had such a skill.
‘I’m not going to think deeply.’
Each trial is different, so it was not good to jump to conclusions.
In any case, there were more benefits than I thought.
With this, the reward check is over.
All that remains is when to use the hearthstone and ‘buy the equipment’.
‘Hmm, but can I bring the equipment I bought at the Tower of Trials back to Earth?’
If you can do that, you won’t have to worry about money.
Even if you only sell E-class items in moderation, the amount you get in your hand will be staggering.
But when I was brought to this tower, everything except for my clothes was taken away.
That’s why I thought that the items in this tower could not be taken as separate things.
For now, there are things that I carry in my hands, but I doubt that they will go as they are.
‘If I’m wondering if worrying about something will change, then I should go back to Earth soon.’
First of all, I want to get away from this grotesque appearance.
Wash properly, eat properly, sleep properly, and take a break, even for a short while.
It was necessary to return even to do it properly.
As a bonus, you also need to get a refund for the money you poured into the player gym.
Even if he became stronger in the Tower of Trials, the situation in reality did not change.
The circumstances of living as a part-time job for an incompetent player have not changed.
It was important to be able to get back half of the membership fee that had been poured in for seven years.
That’s about 35 million won.
‘I have to save even a single penny now.’
Of course, if I didn’t have enough points, I would have rejected it saying that the money was the problem.
To be honest, I have enough for now to buy the equipment I need.
I didn’t know, so I looked it up at the store, but now all the equipment I need is left to buy.
‘Maybe it’s because I beat the special assignment, so it’s a lot of points.’
In addition, the steady receiving of additional breakthrough rewards also played a role.
In the end, the conclusion is that there is no shortage of going to and from Earth.
also.
‘It would be fine if it wasn’t just going to solve it, but it would be fine if it was handled with both sides.’
It shouldn’t be a loss since I’m going to solve various problems.
I blew my magic into the ruby-like clear crimson stone that I was fiddling with in my hand.
「Confirmed the will to return to challenger Han Seong-yoon.」
「Consumes the return stone to return to Earth.」
And at that moment, the world turned black.
***
“…”
As soon as I opened my eyes, I felt a fluttering sensation in my chest.
The familiar ceiling and the scene of the studio I always saw when I turned my head.
-Seven rules that must be followed in dungeons that hunters must know.
-S-class hunters say how to improve their skills as a hunter.
– The training that must be done to pass the criteria for passing the Hunter exam.
It is noticeable that various information is written on post-it notes and pasted on the wall.
I thought I would engrave that in my heart, so I transferred everything by hand and checked it every day.
Momentarily, I wondered if the ‘Tower of Trials’ was not something in my imagination.
A momentary fear that everything I had accomplished on my own might have disappeared.
but.
「I returned to the residence of challenger Han Seong-yoon.」
Such negative thoughts were dismissed by the message that appeared before my eyes.
And the next message reminded me to move.
“After 3 days, we will return to the Tower of Trials.”
“I hope that it will be a meaningful return to the challenger.”
It means to finish all the work that needs to be done within the time limit.
I feel like I should move quickly if I have a chance to express my feelings.
‘It’s tight too.’
Well, it’s urgent to deal with the situation where you have to get your money refunded and leave your seat for a while.
As I was getting up, something hit my hand.
Took.
“…no wait.”
And soon after I discovered the cause, I blinked my eyes.
“…why is this coming out of here.”
A dagger with a black-painted blade and handle, it is clear that it is a famous sword at a glance.
The black iron dagger obtained as a reward for the ordeal was placed on the bed.
And on the left side, there is even the shield of the dead giant tree that was originally held.
‘no way?’
As I fumbled on the bed, there was also a cloth that was different from the feel of the duvet.
It was an assassin’s cape, an item that had been usefully obtained from the ordeal on the 2nd floor.
Contrary to expectations, he was able to bring all the items.
I was taken aback for a moment, but I accepted that good things were good and smiled.
“There are more things I have to do.”
Even if it wasn’t, there were quite a few items that needed to be disposed of soon.
I laughed as I lifted the dead giant tree’s shield.
‘I thought I would need some money, but I’m glad I did.’
It seemed that he would touch the money in a big way soon.
