Chapter 51:


    Trapped in a dungeon.


    <i>The passageway was destroyed.</i>


    Moreover, all the monsters that had been tightly packed into the unpopr gate had transformed into boss-level creatures. Could there be a worse situation than this?


    <i>Those Minotaur-like bulls or whatever they are. Judging by their magical power, they seem to be roughly B-ss low species.</i>


    However, there is hope. Kim Kiryeo nced at the young man standing beside him with a rxed expression.


    <i>I dont know why this ident happened, but anyway, Im alive. Hwahaha! I cant believe Im being trapped together with S-ss!</i>


    For an S-ss hunter, this shouldnt be much of a crisis. Kiryeo asked a question in a much more relieved voice.


    Where should I go to avoid it?


    Because he is a powerless F-ss. Kiryeo thought that Haseong would protect him like he did when they met before.


    If you specify the location, I will stay there quietly


    However, the response he received was unexpectedly cruel.


    What have you been saying since earlier?


    Jung Haseong slowly changed his expression. An emotion of displeasure or disgust passed across the S-ss hunters face.


    I have no intention of protecting you.


    Yes?


    Whether its the Minotaur or the mes of my skill, handle it yourself. Isnt a hunter supposed to handle such things on their own?


    It was a bewildered sound.


    <i>No, are you supposed to rely on the F-ss to survive this chaos?</i>


    Why has this persons attitude changed so much?


    Kiryeo fell into deep thought, but after a while, one conclusion came to mind. After reflection, there was still an unresolved problem between him and the other person.


    Giving a false statement in the fainting case!


    <i>It was quiet for a while, and I forgot about it. Come to think of it, we never properly cleared up the misunderstanding during that phone call.</i>


    As expected, Jung Haseong is mistaking me for the perpetrator.


    Kiryeo busily looked away. However, a huge monster glimmered as he turned his gaze. With no room to move around among these beasts, if Jung Haseong wasing out so coldly


    <i>Damn it, theres no safe zone, right?</i>


    There was no way he could survive in the center of the battle, where S-ss fire raged. However, if he runs far away to avoid the mes, he will encounter the monster directly.


    Theres no way out.


    <i>I cant do this. Ill die in an instant without this guys help!</i>


    Kiryeo became so desperate that he revealed the truth toote.


    Are you doing this because of what happenedst time?


    Whether its Kang Changhos threat or whatever, hell just have to survive for now.


    Its about when you fainted at the EX-ss gate. Im sorry I didnt tell you earlier, but actually that incident!


    However, the moment when Kiryeo is about to reveal the truth about the fainting incident.


    Are you trying to say that Kang Changho was the culprit? I already know. I had expected it.


    Y, you know?


    So what about that?


    Jung Haseong continued speaking with a dry face.


    I dont care about the past.


    Then why are you doing this to me now


    Because your attitude is pathetic.


    <i>Whoosh.</i>


    The sharpened de reveals itself.


    Jung Haseong firmly grasped the drawn sword and warned Kiryeo.


    You reported yourself as an F-ss to the Association, yet freely roam around B-rank gates. Why do people like you live like that? Do you really dislike fulfilling obligations that much?


    No, I


    Even if there are restrictions by grade, at best they are only used for the asional dungeon break.


    Haseong-ssi, so


    I shiver at the sight of shameless hunters like you. While youre busy looking out for your own interests, do you even know how many people die every second?


    No, f*ck. Cant you shut up for a moment!


    Kiryeo couldnt stand it anymore and shouted loudly.


    I dont know why youre misunderstanding, but I really am an F-ss! Cant you see my awakening level?


    However, despite the desperate cries, the opponents posture didnt change.


    All right. Kim Ki-ryeo, F-ss hunter. Then, at the very least, use the analysis skills youve awakened to get through it.


    Jung Haseong didnt trust Kiryeo. Moreover, what he despised more than anything in this world were hunters who were passive when it came to clearing gates.


    <i>What is this? I made up my mind and broke my promise to Kang Changho! Why are you still</i>


    Jung Haseong disappeared into the forest without saying another word. The F-ss, who was suddenly left alone, was sweating profusely and swearing at him.


    <i>Hey, you punk! From now on, Ill dislike every single one of your articles!</i>


    <i>Boom, boom, boom.</i>


    Threatening footsteps echoed from all directions. Until just now, the presence of the S-ss hunter had somewhat served as a barrier, but with Jung Haseong gone, the monsters no longer hesitated to advance.


    This is so rotten. I should have just held on to Ahn Yoonseungs pants.


    Kiryeos mouth dried up with tension.


    It looks like this is going to be a tough game of cat and mouse.


    Kaaaaaagh!


    Boom!


    Booom!


    Hiiik!


    In the end, Kim Kiryeo ended up running away alone.


    Surely, even now, somewhere out there, the S-ss hunter is steadily reducing the number of monsters. However, since this is an unpopr gate, there are many umted monsters here.


    <i>If I get grazed, I die. If I get grazed, I die. If I get grazed, I die. If I get grazed, I die.</i>


    Thanks to this, the poor F-ss was like a fish on a cutting board.


    Heuk, heuk, heugh.


    Thanks to his innate ability to detect magical power, he manages to somehow avoid the attacks of enemies. However, as a result of unconsciously pursuing areas with low monster density, he has inadvertently reached the center where Jung Haseong is fighting.


    Oh, with things like this, wouldnt it be easier to avoid the fire?


    For a moment, he had positive thoughts. However, as he got closer to the ce where the S-ss hunter was, he felt an unusual heat.


    I will take back what I just said.


    He froze in his ce after seeing what Jung Haseong had done.


    It was clearly a dense forest around here. However, in the brief moment he looked away, those numerous trees hadpletely turned to ashes and were scattered


    Cough, cough!


    Its incredible firepower. It was so hot that he started coughing just from the backfire left around him.


    <i>If I stay in the middle of it, I will get swept away for nothing.</i>


    Kiryeo briefly pondered. If he continued like this, he would eventually be defeated by monsters due to the limits of his stamina. In that case, it would be better to be near Jung Haseong, where the chances of survival are higher.


    <i>Looking back, that primitive magician clearly lit fire only where his eyes could reach.</i>


    Kim Kiryeo remembered the ws of S-ss magic. Its just a small blind spot, but its better than no hole to dig into.


    <i>Alright. Lets stick close behind Jung Haseong! He did say to avoid his skill on my own, but he never said hed kill me if I got close, did he?</i>


    He eventually decided to approach the S-ss hunter. Still, even though his own shell was human, he couldnt help but wonder if the hunter would hesitate to burn a fellow Earthling.


    <i>If I cry and beg again, he might feel weak!</i>


    <i>Boom, boom!</i>


    Monsters began to run after the F-sss weak magic power.


    Kiryeo quickly turned his steps to avoid bing their prey. His destination is behind Jung Haseong.


    <i>Damn it, I should have practiced expressing emotions like crying for times like this!</i>


    Predicting the direction of the monsters attacks, he skillfully dodged while steadily closing the distance. Soon after, the figure of Jung Haseong came into view.


    <i>There is!</i>


    <i>Whoosh.</i>


    In front of him, a fierce pir of fire shot up into the air. Jung Haseong was still relentlessly battling the Minotaur, even at this moment. Despite having already in many bosses, there was still no sign of an exit appearing. It seemed that in order to escape from this gate, they would have to defeat all the monsters.


    <i>At time like this, the basic conditions of the Type II gate are followed again.</i>


    Kiryeo held his breath and chose the right moment to intervene.


    <i>Lets see; once that fire subsides, Ill get closer and try to talk to him</i>


    However, at that moment, Kim Kiryeo swiftly turned his head at the ominous presence felt from behind.


    Hmm?


    There, a Minotaur with a pentagram drawn on its chest was raising its arms.


    Was there such a creature? At that moment, Kim Kiryeo realized the nature of the magic the monster was casting and widened his eyes.


    <i>Wide area?</i>


    Earth attribute sub-skill [Stone Spike].


    Soon, the monsters magic will overturn thend in this area. And of course, he had no ability to avoid the attack.


    <i>Uh, am I going to die from this?</i>


    Sensing the immense range of the magic, Kiryeo immediately took action. Now that it hade to this, there was only one way.


    Hunter Jung Haseong!


    He closed his eyes tightly and rushed towards the S-ss. Its all or nothing. If he also gets entangled in the magic, hell somehow figure out a solution!


    Theres a guy using a wide range of skills! Stop it!


    Eugh! You?


    At the same time, the monsters magic appeared.


    <i>Doo doo doo doo.</i>


    Thorns made of earth shot towards them. It seemed like Jung Haseong was startled by the attacking from the ground as he urgently released his skill.


    <i>Whoosh.. Boom!</i><i></i>


    Eventually, thanks to Haseongs skill, the magic-type monster turned into a pile of ashes.


    Euph!


    However, a small ident urred during this process.


    .!


    Jung Haseong thought he had to cancel the enemys attack, so he used his skill in a hurry. Each of his awakened skills possessed significant power. Especially in such unexpected situations, there was no chance to control his strength.


    You, what is this all of a sudden


    The explosive firepower of the S-ss hunter not only killed monsters but also caused secondary damage.


    Hunter Kim Kiryeo!


    Kim Kiryeo was caught in his mes. Even though he had run as fast as he could to keep his distance from the Minotaur, anticipating such a situation.


    <i>If it hurts too much you cant even scream.</i>


    Kim Kiryeo suffered severe burns on his right arm and leg. His cherished clothes were charred ck and stuck to his wounds for a long time. He swallowed his breath in the intense pain he experienced for the first time in his life.


    <i>It hurts!</i>


    However, at that moment, it wasnt just one person who turned pale.


    Your arm


    Jung Haseong freezes in his spot, staring at the opponents burn. He seemed speechless, unable to form a proper sentence for a while.


    ***


    It smells like burning flesh.


    Hunter Kim Kiryeo!


    Someone got caught up in my skills again.


    Your arm


    Jung Haseong couldnt say a word.


    Why did he suddenly appear? Didnt he warn him to stay away on his own?


    Although he could have made such a sarcastic remark, his mind was nk, and he couldnt think of anything.


    S, sorry. Im sorry.


    He just felt an intense sense of anxiety.


    Hurry and take a potion


    This was the trauma that Jung Haseong had for a long time. He was always worried that his excessive abilities might harm someone.


    Kim Kiryeo, are you conscious?


    Haseong hurriedly approached the fallen man. However, he was shocked by the reaction that followed.


    <i>Huh?</i>


    The awakened person who raised his head had a rather stoic expression.


    How can this be?


    <i>Even though youve been burned, youre not even blinking?</i>


    While Haseong was taken aback by the calm demeanor of his opponent, the awakened person with cold eyes soon slowly opened his mouth.


    Its nothing. Im fine.


    Jung Haseong seemed even more embarrassed by those words, but his attitude didnt change.


    Here, the characteristics of an Alphauri became apparent. It seems that being a great wizard in a past life influenced them, as even this alien is somewhat steeped in magical universalism.


    <i>The shell is burned. Still, if I just clean it with the amplifier, it will be fixed in a day.</i>


    Alphauris wizards basically dont worry too much about injuries. The physical body is considered a vessel for the soul. As long as ones life is intact, they believe they can fully repair any damage with magic. So whats the problem if its torn or burned a bit?


    <i>Plus, this whole thing works out in my favor. Because I jumped in to get Haseong involved.</i>


    Kim Kiryeo briefly nced at his terrible burns.


    I was truly sorry. Suddenly rushing in.


    And then he passed it off as if it were nothing.