Chapter 146
Chapter 146
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‘A blessing in disguise’ was an idiom that meant life was changeable and that a person should not worry too much about the things they had done . Hyeonu’s current situation was just like that—a blessing in disguise . The hunt started with the unpleasant encounter with the Venom Guild, yet today’s hunt went better than ever .
After killing one group of monsters, another group appeared . They flocked over to Hyeonu one after another like they were on strings . Additionally, they dropped items for Hyeonu . Of course, they were rare and uncommon rated items . Then at this moment, the finishing touch to Hyeonu’s blessing arrived . An instance dungeon appeared in front of Hyeonu .
[Would you like to enter the Ancient Arperium?]
Hyeonu looked at the message window in front of him and asked Tang-E, “Tang-E, this . . . Is it right? It is a dungeon, right?”
Hyeonu held Tang-E by the armpits and shook the bear . Tang-E felt the world shake and responded with much difficulty, “That . . . It seems so . Damn Master dude!! Stop shaking me!”
Hyeonu was very excited about the dungeon he had discovered after a long time . The last dungeon he went through had been Vampire Roton’s dungeon with Gang Junggu and Kim Seokjung . The main scenario had also been done in a dungeon, but that was another topic .
“Huhu . ” Hyeonu smiled slyly . The dungeon had already left his mind . It was now full of the rewards he could get from the dungeon .
‘A skill? A unique item? No, perhaps an epic item can come out . ’
On the other hand, Tang-E looked disgusted at the word ‘dungeon’ . He thought of using magic in a dark cave or similar environment for a day or two and felt choked up . ‘I already miss Bung Bung Island . . . ’
Still, a slight smile appeared on Tang-E’s face when he saw that his master, Hyeonu, liked it .
“If you’re going, then let’s go quickly, damn master . Enter quickly and leave quickly . ”
At Tang-E’s urging, Hyeonu entered the dungeon .
[Would you like to enter the Ancient Arperium?]
“I would . ”
[You have entered the Ancient Arperium . ]
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Hyeonu and Tang-E entered the dungeon, and a vast plain appeared in front of them . It was a very familiar sight .
“Isn’t this the same as the Balder Mountains?”
That’s right . It was very similar to the scenery before Hyeonu entered the dungeon .
“Yes, Master dude . It is similar to where we used to be . I like it . ”
Tang-E had a satisfied look as he observed the plains, forests, and mountains he could see .
‘What is the clear condition for this dungeon?’
Normal instances had the condition of defeating the boss monsters . A similar environment to this one was the rebel base that was the site of the main scenario . At that time, Lebron’s defeat of Edward was able to satisfy the clear condition . The current dungeon environment was different, but the clear condition should be similar .
‘It means I need to defeat the boss monster to clear it . . . ’
“Tang-E, how do I defeat a boss monster here?”
After Hyeonu asked this question, Tang-E stared at him . “When did you start thinking while hunting? Just beat it as usual with your body, Master dude . ”
Hyeonu bowed over like a wounded heroine in a movie after hearing Tang-E’s words . Tang-E didn’t care about Hyeonu’s appearance and moved his small body .
‘Just a bit more . . . ’
The time of his awakening was clearly visible .
Hyeonu and Tang-E were carefully hiding behind a tree and looking at something . They were watching a fight between monsters . A giant that was over five meters tall was fighting an ogre the same size as it . The giant was holding a huge piece of metal that fit its size .
Meanwhile, the ogre was wielding a log that looked like it had just been pulled out . At some point, the ogre started to be pushed one-sidedly . It might be due to the difference in weapons or strength . Eventually, the log failed to withstand the force of the collision and broke .
The giant aimed precisely at this gap and hit the ogre’s head . It swung so hard that the ogre’s head exploded without leaving a trace behind .
‘It’s terrifying . ’
Hyeonu frowned at the power struggle between the giant and the orc . He thought that the giant was the boss monster . Otherwise, it wouldn’t be able to beat the ogres of the Balder Mountains with a club in an instant . However, Hyeonu’s speculation was completely wrong . The giant was just one monster . Forget a boss monster, it wasn’t even a named monster . It was just strong—strong enough to kill an ogre instantly .
“Tang-E, we have to kill that guy later . Understood? So quickly awaken . ”
Hyeonu realized that Tang-E’s second awakening was necessary in order for him to hunt more boss monsters . Just like before the first awakening, Hyeonu started the awakening plan .
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A blade made of black steel separated the ogre’s ankle from its body .
Hyeonu cut the ogre’s ankle and shouted at Tang-E, “Do anything!”
Upon hearing the words, Tang-E released a lightning bolt toward the ogre who couldn’t control its body . Tang-E’s Lightning skill, used with his 1,800 points in magic power and the B+ proficiency, boasted a great power . He neatly cleaned out the ogre table prepared by Hyeonu .
[The ancient ogre has been killed . ]
[Experience has been acquired . ]
“How long left?”
“How many times have you asked already? Be patient, Master dude,” Tang-E lashed out at Hyeonu who had asked the same question again .
Hyeonu had already asked the same question several times, and Tang-E’s answer would also be the same .
‘I’m almost there . Just a little bit more . ’
This process had been repeated for several hours . In fact, Tang-E was feeling more anxious than Hyeonu . Having the second awakening within sight made Tang-E nervous . He just didn’t express it outwardly . Tang-E was a wonderful Marionette Bear as always . He couldn’t seem anxious .
“There really is only a short time remaining . I have to kill more monsters . ”
He merely felt encouraged at Hyeonu’s urging .
Despite Hyeonu spending a day to level-up Tang-E, there were no signs of a second awakening .
‘Tang-E’s status window . ’
[Status Window]
[Name: Tang-E
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Level: 199
Species: Marionette Bear (First awakening)
Title: Bung Bung Island’s Heir
Stats: Strength: 793 Agility: 739 Physique: 905 Magic Power: 1,758
The heir of Bung Bung Island . Bear-like physical abilities and high magic power are racial characteristics . He is very affectionate, unlike his prideful tone .
Intimacy: 100
Skills Possessed: Bear’s Momentum, Forest’s Blessing, Magic Power Affinity, Lightning, Giant Transformation, Roar, Ice, Fire, Subspace . ]
Tang-E was at level 199 . All the accumulated experience had increased Tang-E’s level by one . However, there was definitely a sense of regret . Hyeonu believed it would be possible for Tang-E to reach level 200 as long as he worked hard .
“I think I can awaken if we kill that, Master dude . ” Tang-E hit Hyeonu who was looking at the status window . He looked at Hyeonu and pointed at something with his paws .
“Hey, that isn’t small . ” Hyeonu was frightened when he saw the target Tang-E pointed to . Tang-E was pointing at the giant they saw yesterday . The giant, which hadn’t been seen for a day, reappeared .
“Won’t I help Master if I awaken? Let’s hunt it . ”
Hyeonu recently noticed how much Tang-E wanted to awaken based on the way he was saying ‘Master’ politely .
“Don’t spare your magic power . Pour out your magic whenever it’s available—Lightning, Fire, and Ice . Understood?” Hyeonu grabbed Tang-E and gave new orders .
“I know . I will show everything . ”
Hyeonu stressed it over and over again . He was now acting like the giant was a boss monster . Hyeonu thought calmly about the fight against the giant . There was a big difference between doing a rough simulation and not doing one . Hyeonu knew the difference quite well .
‘In any case, my attack power isn’t lacking . The problem is that I can’t get hit . . . ’
Considering the attack power of the giant who killed the ogre in one blow, even a three-year-old would know what happened if Hyeonu was hit .
‘I can use Blink seven times . I have to end the battle before that . ’
“Tang-E, give me the buffs . ”
Hyeonu grabbed the buffs that he had almost forgotten about . It was impossible to leave out the buffs that had the greatest effects .
[You have received Bear’s Momentum . ]
[Physique has increased . ]
[Strength has increased . ]
[You have received the Forest’s Blessing . ]
[Physique has increased . ]
[Health will continue to recover . ]
Hyeonu felt power rising as he rushed toward the giant in front of him . The distance between the giant and Hyeonu was approximately 200 meters . It was a distance that would’ve taken dozens of seconds to run in reality, but in Arena where transcendent movements were possible, it only took a few seconds . Once the distance between Hyeonu and the giant was 50 meters, the giant turned to Hyeonu . Only then did it realize Hyeonu’s existence .
“Kung,” the giant snorted when it saw Hyeonu .
From a giant’s point of view, Hyeonu was just a fly—a fragile being who would die just by being grabbed . Such a being was rushing toward it . The giant swung its club lightly like it was annoying, but the result wasn’t light . The iron club ripped through the air and rushed toward Hyeonu quickly . Hyeonu aimed his single-edged sword at the iron club that was flying with an eerie momentum . Then messages appeared at the same time .
[Master of Combat is activated . ]
[Your stats have increased . ]
[The stat ‘fighting energy’ has caused your stats to rise . ]
[The other party is stronger than you . ]
[Your stats have increased . ]
[The stat ‘dignity’ has caused the opponent’s stats to fall . ]
[Mindset of a Murderer has activated . ]
[All stats have increased by 15% . ]
The messages signaled that the battle had begun in earnest . Hyeonu swung his single-edged sword and ignored the messages that appeared . It was suicidal to try and hit the giant directly . If so, there was only one remaining option .
An elongated black pure energy appeared around Hyeonu’s single-edged sword . The pure energy kept increasing in size until it was as long as the giant . It was Crescent Moon Cut . The huge pure energy targeted the giant’s club . The giant’s club and Hyeonu’s pure energy collided .
Neither of them pushed each other, and sparks flew . Eventually, the winner of the power fight was the giant . The giant’s club bounced off Hyeonu’s pure energy . The deflected pure energy disappeared only after dozens of trees were cut .
Hyeonu’s expression became strange when he saw this . It looked as if he had realized something .
‘This . . . ’