024. Hunter Han Seong-yoon (4)
I had no regrets.
From the beginning, I thought this step was the most appropriate.
However, Hwang Man-ho twitched the corners of his mouth as if he was dumbfounded.
“Member, are you really going to do it in 10 steps?”
The tone seemed to ask how a guy like me would pass that difficulty.
Well, I don’t have anything to say when I say that, but…
“It’s okay.”
Even so, I had no intention of changing anything.
I just chose this because I thought it was appropriate.
In many ways, I also wanted to confirm once again whether the ‘Tower of Trials’ was attractive enough to challenge myself to climb all the way.
“Okay, then I’ll set it to level 10, so please go inside.”
Either that or not, Kim In-hoo continued guiding with a calm expression.
Acting as if there were no emotions at all made me feel like a machine.
It seems that it doesn’t matter how the test goes as long as it doesn’t tend to be sponsored.
‘Hmm, looking at it this way, it’s quite snobbish.’
Hey, the Hunter Association has had quite a bit of controversy so far, so corruption like this must be light.
jerk jerk.
I calmly moved my feet to the open glass door.
As soon as I entered the white stone chamber, I heard the sound of a glass door closing and a guide sound.
Wei Ying.
「Han Seong-yoon’s hunter test begins.」
「The test is at the highest level of 10, and if you pass the final pass,
you will start with at least a D-class hunter.
」 A monster will appear in the Black Circle, so please be
prepared.”
Originally, starting with a grade that can be reached by devoting quite a bit of time.
It can be said to be one of the best starting points.
Of course, the content of the test would be difficult, but I felt more anticipation than nervousness.
I wonder what kind of monster is going to come out that is why it is such a spleen atmosphere.
‘Couldn’t it come out as a monster as strong as a doppelganger?’
Thinking of a guy with combat abilities close to C-class, a wry smile came out.
He suffered quite a bit in the one-on-one battle on the 3rd floor, so he could still vividly recall that battle.
But now I should be able to defeat such a doppelganger without difficulty.
‘If it were a one-on-one condition, it would be.’
Of course, it would be a little difficult if there were four of them.
It was a monster with quite a lot of physical resistance and body transformation.
But, to put it another way, I also said that it doesn’t matter what kind of monster it is, as long as it’s not at that level.
I don’t know if it’s because I haven’t entered the main track of the test yet.
The level of monsters that could be implemented in the Hunter Association didn’t feel that difficult.
‘Well then, I’ll have to choose a weapon first.’
I carefully inspected the equipment attached to the wall on the right.
After that, I picked two pieces of equipment that were at least comfortable for me.
「Silver guild’s mass-produced iron sword」
「Grade: F」
「The sword was manufactured strictly according to the mold and was produced with fairly decent skills.」
「It has a good sense of balance and the blade rarely gets damaged」
First of all, the modifier ‘mass production type’ I chose the sword with this attached.
There was nothing better than this, and it was the most similar to the black iron dagger.
Now, when I think of the black iron dagger in my studio, it would be difficult to compare.
‘Well, the length of the blade is similar, so it’s okay.’
Next, the shield hanging moderately nearby was also attached to the left hand.
It was a rectangular iron shield that was inferior to the original wooden shield.
「The mass-produced iron shield of the Sterling Guild」
「Grade: F」
「An iron shield made to fit the frame thoroughly and made with fairly good skills.
」
The dwarf’s rugged shield I bought after entering the Tower of Trials would have been better than this.
I didn’t like the things that were given in the Hunter test.
Still, when I took the test before, it seemed that E-class equipment was also paid quite a bit, so it was more like that.
‘Is it really like this when you choose 10 steps?’
I didn’t see anyone who said they had chosen level 10 in the Hunter exam, so I didn’t have any information.
It was a bit disappointing, but as if to cut off such complaints, a hard mechanical sound rang out from the corner of the stone chamber.
“There are 30 seconds until the start of the exam.”
“Get ready.”
They tell you to prepare for the 3-minute grace period to pass before you know it.
However, at the point of choosing all the equipment, there was nothing to prepare for.
Now I have the confidence to intercept the enemy no matter where they come from.
‘The enemy must come out from there.’
Looking at the black circle drawn in the center, I smiled.
In the past, I would have been nervous and caught my breath, but I didn’t know that I would be so relaxed.
It was like that when I was only dealing with goblins, but now I don’t think much about it even though it’s the highest level of the test.
‘This must be growth.’
“The test begins.”
“Hunt the flame birds.”
And at the same time, I opened my eyes to the afterimage of flames rising from the black circle.
It was the kind I had seen in the monster encyclopedia published by the Hunter Association.
‘It’s a D-class monster of a flame bird.’
He is a bizarre guy whose difficulty to deal with varies depending on his compatibility.
True to its name, it is weak to water and has little resistance to magical attacks.
But the problem is that people who are used to melee combat are almost impossible to win.
It’s no different than telling a child to hold a stick and kill a goblin.
I momentarily thought that it was an absurd level of difficulty, but…
‘…This is probably what the original 10 levels are like.’
Well, from the beginning, I decided to understand that it was a D-class hunter.
At that time, the flame bird wrapped in red flames let out a savage scream.
“Eh eh …!”
「Due to the skill ‘Predator’s Roar’, movements are slowed by 25%.」
Her body became as stiff as rusted iron because it was a cry filled with magical power.
Of course, it’s not an absolute restraint like the unique characteristics that the challenger on the 4th floor showed.
It was a shallow restraint that was several steps lower than that.
‘It would have been easier if it had been a physical attack.’
If so, the effect could have been weakened with the ‘Physical Resistance’ skill, but this is not the case.
It’s not to the extent that I can’t ignore it, but should I say it’s oddly annoying?
My feet became sluggish, like walking through a swamp.
Looking at the flame bird flapping its wings triumphantly, I pondered for a moment on how to deal with it.
According to the standard, the melee type should attack the flames with exorcism-related skills.
Since I didn’t have any skills related to exorcism, it was an impossible story for me.
‘Even if it’s not the case, I wanted to test the newly acquired skill, but it worked.’
The bondage was also put on, so a good situation was created to test it.
Kwadeuk.
He pressed down on the white stone floor and circulated mana throughout his body.
It was a preparation process to activate the skill right away so that it would not have an adverse effect on the body.
The skills I’m going to use from now on might have a lot of impact on my body.
“Instantaneous acceleration.”
「The skill ‘Instantaneous Acceleration’ is activated.」
As soon as she said the name of the skill, her whole body seemed to turn into feathers.
It was a skill effect that could be felt more clearly than strengthening parts such as an assassin’s cloak.
Sensing the effect of the momentary acceleration, I immediately stamped my feet.
and.
Aaaaaang!
Shards of stone bounced around and the body soared into the air.
10m in the air is the optimal distance to feed a flame bird with a single sword.
As soon as I reached that place, I sensed that a decision had been made and swung my sword from top to bottom.
‘It’s over.’
Wow!
The moment the flamebird’s body is cut neatly and precisely in half.
As if there was nothing more to see, the guide continued calmly.
“The exam has ended.”
“Congratulations.”
“The final evaluation grade of test taker Han Seong-yoon was C.”
The days spent to become a Hunter for 7 years.
The result at the end of that fanatical obsession was more futile than expected.
***
A man on the other side of the Hunter Association’s individual testing grounds went mad.
bang.
“…No, what the fuck is this!”
The sports-haired man who expressed his anger by hitting the wall was Hwang Man-ho.
He couldn’t understand what was happening right in front of his eyes.
Not long ago, Han Seong-yoon, a 10,000-year-old hunter aspiring, killed the D-class monster Flamebird.
That too, in a single blow, matching the moment the flame bird was summoned.
Is it possible?
‘No, it’s impossible.’
Han Seong-yoon was the least detached among the players.
If it was related to exorcism, needless to say, he was a perfect loser.
A poor player who has not learned any skills and has not even unlocked his unique characteristics.
Because that was Han Seong-yoon.
‘What the hell did this happen…’
He couldn’t understand the current situation with his common sense.
Even so, Hwang Man-ho soon turned his anger on Supervisor Kim In-hoo, who was next to him.
“…Explain how this happened, Overseer.”
“…It’s amazing. Is this a player who hasn’t even debuted yet?”
“Don’t be shy and answer me. You told me to drop that guy in 10 seconds, did I tell you to let me pass in 10 seconds?”
“You say something interesting.”
At Hwang Man-ho’s words, Kim In-hu loosened the tie of his suit and said,
“We did our best. As you said, Han Seong-yoon made it so that he could never break this test with his abilities.”
Originally, it was the intention to give a monster one level higher than that with disadvantageous compatibility regardless of which level was chosen.
Hwang Man-ho requested it from the Hunter Association, and Kim In-hoo accepted it.
Since it was a relationship that arranged many players to the Hunter Association and made them connect, the Hyeonteo Association had no choice but to listen to Hwang Man-ho’s request.
But things have changed.
“Why are you arguing against us for choosing the highest level of testing so that the original plan would be useless and destroying it all at once with your own strength?”
“…”
“Even though I sent a monster that didn’t match, it’s still like this. Gradually face the reality.”
“Ha damn it. Then that guy…”
“Like the guide sound says, he will get a C-class hunter’s license.”
“Couldn’t it have been a little lower?”
“How can I lower it? I killed a monster in 10 seconds in a test that started at least D-class. If I had given it a D grade, I would have protested over there.”
“shit.”
Because it was the right word, Hwang Man-ho had no choice but to chew on his anger.
‘Pass this and start a hunter from C grade…’
Hwang Man-ho originally retired after finishing his C-class hunter life.
It was because he had no talent, and he had no connection with hard work.
That’s why Han Seong-yoon, who was obsessed with hunters maniacally even though he had no aptitude, was more annoying.
The unpleasantness of feeling like you didn’t make an effort every time you see it.
I didn’t even teach him properly because I thought he might really become a Hunter.
‘Damn it…!’
Now Han Seong-yoon has become a real hunter.
From the beginning, it was like the birth of an all-time high-class C-class prospect.
It was obvious that Han Seong-yoon’s position would become solid in an instant.
It was then.
“Your complexion is not looking good. Is there something wrong?”
Hwang Man-ho turned his head at the sound of words as the glass door of the exam hall opened.
The decisive reason why Hwang Man-ho, who should have smiled, frowned.
“Han Seong-yoon…”
Now he was looking down at Hwang Man-ho with a smile.
