Chapter 47
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 47
Chapter Title: F급 힐러가 SS급 게이트를 공략하는 방법-47화
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 47
Chapter Title: B-Rank Waves and Inex Crisis
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While running along and lost in thought, Zan-yeong spoke to Ru-ri.
There is nothing here that the little master can use effectively.
"What do you mean by that?"
These nameless ones here are ones the little master has already encountered.
"Really?"
Yes.
As Lee Ru-ri conversed with Zan-yeong, the sounds of Han Seung-woo, who had rushed ahead, clashing with the monsters reached them.
Maintaining a steady distance, she extended her hand to check the monster's information.
"This is a monster I've never seen before?"
Zan-yeong paused in thought at Ru-ri's words before quickly responding.
Dead Man's Fang. That's what they possess.
"Ah, I get it. Thanks."
Thanks to the info from Zan-yeong, Ru-ri's steps felt much lighter as she unleashed a shower of petals on the Skellias.
Skellia's favor has increased by 690. Current favor: 48,300
Skellia's favor is now full.
Skellia's favor has increased by 690. Current favor: 48,990
Skellia's favor is now full.
Skellia's favor has increased by 690. Current favor: 49,680
Skellia's favor is now full.
Skellia's favor has increased by 690. Current favor: 50,370
Skellia's favor is now full.
'The fact that it's still going up means B-rank monsters need even more, huh.'
Ru-ri refocused.
With Han Seung-woo's knuckle strikes and Ru-ri's heals, the monsters' favor steadily filled.
Skellia's favor has increased by 690. Current favor: 99,360
Skellia's favor is now full.
Skellia's favor has increased by 690. Current favor: 100,050
Skellia's favor is now full.
Skellia's favor has increased by 690. Current favor: 100,050
Skellia's favor is now full.
Skellia's favor stopped filling at 100,000, a higher threshold than C-rank.
As Zan-yeong said, since they had Dead Man's Fang, there was no alert for a new skill either.
'Still, my first B-rank... feels a bit disappointing.'
As she inwardly sighed and focused on helping Han Seung-woo finish off the remaining Skellias—
You are in a state where skill level-ups are possible. Would you like to view the list of skills available for level-up? Y/N
'What's this now?'
Ru-ri halted briefly at the unfamiliar alert.
'Super curious, but... monsters first.'
Han Seung-woo glanced back, noticing Ru-ri's heals had stopped.
"Are you alright?"
"Yes!"
The two picked up speed again to take down the Skellias.
With fewer than ten left.
Han Seung-woo delivered the finishing blow to the last Skellia and approached Ru-ri.
"Looks like it took quite some time. Guess I need new gear."
"Gear, huh..."
"Ah, did Si-jin mention it?"
"What kind?"
"Seems the underground warehouse cleanup you showed me is finally done."
"Ohhh."
"Not curious how much came out?"
"How much?"
"If my memory's right, you said it was enough for three houses back then."
"Yeah, something like that. They're low-grade loot anyway..."
"No idea about house prices these days, but."
"But...?"
"We decided to keep Tears at the guild level, and the rest sold for about 30 billion."
"Whoa, that's some serious billions."
Han Seung-woo found Ru-ri's reaction amusing and asked,
"What do you plan to do with it?"
"Hmm... Honestly, I totally forgot. You can really use it all for guild operations. For real."
"Hmm. In that case, I'll borrow it under your name, Ru-ri. Let me know if you need it."
"Sure."
"By the way, why are you so eager for gate clears?"
"To get stronger."
"Then wouldn't teaming up with guildmates in higher gates be more helpful than low ones?"
"I can't call Zan-yeong in front of other hunters except you. They'd probably faint from shock."
"True, revealing your unique position would smooth things out, but..."
"Until the riddles are solved, we endure the inconvenience. For everyone's safety."
Zan-yeong, who had vanished briefly, reappeared before them.
Little master, 2,000 humans' worth. Nameless ones.
"Huh? Again?"
"Strange. Let's check."
The two hurried deeper in.
Shaaak.
"Ugh, that sound..."
Shaaak!
A monster lurking in the darkness lunged at Han Seung-woo.
Ru-ri quickly extended her hand to check its info.
The Haska writhed its body before suddenly rearing its head to strike.
"Attack pattern seems simple."
"Looks that way."
Han Seung-woo smashed the Haska's head with his knuckle.
"Ugh."
"Seung-woo!"
"Poison. Ru-ri, get back."
Ru-ri checked Han Seung-woo's HP bar—his health was visibly draining.
Too startled to think of new skills, she spammed attacks and heals.
Once somewhat recovered, Han Seung-woo retreated to Ru-ri.
"Simple attacks, but it spreads poison on death, it seems."
"Killing multiples at once... would spread insane poison, right?"
"Tricky."
The two pondered how to handle the Haskas.
Even then, Haskas kept rearing up, attacking relentlessly.
A new skill popped into mind.
'Oh, should I try Bubble?'
Ru-ri stepped forward a few paces, then cast Bubble at the Haskas.
A massive soap bubble formed and burst, shoving one Haska back.
"What's that?"
"New skill I'm practicing. What do you think?"
"If done right, we can take them down without major injuries."
Haskas were helplessly pushed by the bursting bubbles.
"I'll push as many as I can. Just handle the ones that don't budge. The spreading poison—I can manage with petal wind."
"Got it. Let's try."
Ru-ri checked her mana bar, then unleashed an endless stream of bubbles.
The Haskas were swept away helplessly by the torrent.
Many got trapped in bubbles too.
Han Seung-woo swiftly dispatched not just the unyielding ones but also the slowed ones, then fell back.
Confirming his retreat, Ru-ri whipped up wind with petals to keep the poison away, then withdrew with him.
"Time-consuming, but stable. How many bubbles can you make?"
"Bubbles? Probably... infinite...?"
"Infinite?"
"Want a demo?"
Ru-ri grinned at the startled Han Seung-woo and straightened up.
She unleashed bubbles even faster than before.
Enormous soap bubbles poured from her fingertips, filling the gate.
Han Seung-woo could only gape in awe.
As he stared blankly at bubble-spewing Ru-ri, Zan-yeong whispered to him.
If you don't snap out of it, you might die first.
"What?"
If you can't handle the killing intent I gave you properly, it'll devour you. You met Teba, so you know. There are beings human flesh can't handle.
"That's..."
Grow stronger as my little master does.
Keres, who had briefly possessed Zan-yeong's form, lectured Han Seung-woo and vanished instantly.
'Killing intent definitely needs training. My rational judgment blurs moment to moment. I should start from low gates like Ru-ri.'
As Han Seung-woo mulled over Keres's words, Ru-ri shouted.
"Hey, Seung-woo! Taking a break now?"
"Ah, sorry. Let's finish them quick."
At Ru-ri's urging, Han Seung-woo hurriedly smashed Haskas. It took quite a while, but they cleared them all.
You are in a state where skill level-ups are possible. Would you like to view the list of skills available for level-up? Y/N
'Filling Haska's favor triggered it again. I'll check the skill list properly on a solo C-rank.'
Ru-ri watched Han Seung-woo gather Haska loot.
Wondering when she'd solo a C-rank, she spotted him miss a differently colored sparkle.
'He can't see it?'
She casually walked over and picked it up.
Acquired Haska's Magic Stone.
Acquired Haska's Magic Stone.
'Magic Stone? What's this? Can't hold it, so it went to storage. Wonder if Skellias have them too.'
As Ru-ri pondered inwardly, Han Seung-woo approached, suggesting they gather the rest.
He missed the odd sparkle by the Skellias too.
Ru-ri subtly picked them up without him noticing.
Acquired Skellia's Magic Stone.
Acquired Skellia's Magic Stone.
Acquired Skellia's Magic Stone.
'Both Magic Stones. Hmm, what's the use?'
While Han Seung-woo finished gathering, Ru-ri mulled over the Magic Stones' purpose.
"This should net about 7,000. Caught nearly double the monsters, so profits doubled unexpectedly."
"7,000?"
"There's a gear shop on the upper HQ floors. Let's browse."
"Cheaper than Yongsan Lounge?"
"Not cheaper, but more high-end options."
"Ooh, let's go."
As they chatted, the gate clear alarm blared.
They exited swiftly and signed the clear.
[New Message]
[Choi Si-jin (C): Director, can you come straight to Inex Gate after clearing?]
"Message from Si-jin."
"Something happen?"
"Let's go."
They rushed to the Inex Gate in Gangnam.
The entrance was pure chaos.
Ambulances lined up, loading wounded and speeding off.
Choi Si-jin spotted them and ran over.
"Director! Big trouble!"
"What's going on?"
Yang Jeong-hyun and Ham Dae-hee spotted them too and hurried over.
"Seung-woo, hospital first."
"Hospital?"
"Gyeol's badly hurt again."
"Damn... What about Chairman Han?"
"That guy's still inside. A few healers got Gyeol out. We'll handle here. Go to him."
"Ru-ri, come with?"
"I'll help here with the others. Hurry."
"Got it."
Han Seung-woo raced to the HQ hospital.
"How many still inside?"
"About 40-50 in hospital."
"Ten or so getting field aid outside."
"So still..."
"But the wounds don't match the monsters we fought."
"How so?"
"Ours were gashes from hooks or blades. Theirs are bruises, shattered bones—like beaten by something."
"Something new we don't know is in there..."
Ru-ri eyed the gate entrance sharply.
"Here! Over here!"
Blood-soaked people staggered out, supporting someone.
Ru-ri's group took the wounded and laid them flat.
"Ch-Chairman?"
"Oh my god! What happened?! Dae-hee! Ambulance! Quick!"
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