Parasitic Growth (1)
The morning after the entrance exam.
Kang Seojun’s one-room office.
[Congratulations on enrolling in the Korea Hunter Academy!]
[※ Class assignment will be announced later.]
Kang Seojun glanced at the acceptance text message and set his smartphone on the shelf.
He stood before the bathroom mirror and took a few deep breaths, steadying himself.
Right now he intended to extract one of the materials needed to create his skill Parasitic Growth from inside his own body.
The Cannibal Parasite.
One of the debuff traits he had added to his character sheet to earn bonus points during character creation, and also one of the required materials for creating Parasitic Growth.
Click… click…
Kang Seojun turned the shower head, then twisted the faucet.
Whoosh… whoosh…!
Streams of water shot out with fierce force.
“Hah!”
Gulp… gulp…
He held his breath and began gulping down the tap water.
And then, suddenly,
“Ugh, ugh…!”
His stomach, unable to endure the limit, surged upward and Kang Seojun vomited.
Twitch… twitch.
A few tiny, wriggling worms about the size of a newborn’s fingernail appeared on the vomit.
Using tweezers, he carefully examined them. The heads were black, lacking eyes and noses, but their mouths were open with sharp teeth visible.
“So these are packed full inside me right now…”
Kang Seojun scrunched his face in disgust, transferred three of the Cannibal Parasites into a cup, and left the bathroom.
“Huuu…”
He exhaled once to shake off the burning sensation in his stomach.
With that, all the materials needed to create the skill Parasitic Growth were now in hand.
Park Sinhu’s blood obtained from yesterday’s fight.
The Cannibal Parasites he had just vomited up.
A bag of fatty soil picked up on the way home.
And from the Dimensional Shop: a disposable synthesis box, mana crystals, soul tree seeds, curse dolls, curse needles, parchment, and finally the needle needed to extract his own blood.
“Shall we begin?”
Kang Seojun first cut a piece of clothing soaked in Park Sinhu’s blood and placed it inside the curse doll.
Then, using the needle, he pricked his finger to draw blood and applied it to the curse needle.
Every drop had to be handled with utmost care so the blood would not mix.
After all, the process of curse-making was delicate; even the slightest error could flip the results.
Once the bloodwork was complete, he spread a layer of fatty soil beneath a synthesis box the size of a human head, then scattered finely ground mana crystals over it.
He laid the curse doll atop the soil, planted a soul tree seed inside it, and—ensuring the seed would not be crushed—drove the curse needle straight through the doll.
Finally, he covered everything with parchment, closed the synthesis box, and tapped it shut.
Thump!
Following the exact formula he had memorized, Kang Seojun completed every step.
All that remained was to wait.
Poof! Poof! Piiing!
Bang!
The synthesis box spewed black smoke and rattled violently before bursting like a balloon and vanishing.
◆ Traits
[Providence’s Eye Lv. Transcendent], [Dimensional Shop Lv. Transcendent], [Favored One Lv. Transcendent], [Morbid Obesity Lv. Lowest], [Necrotic Dermatitis Lv. Lowest], [Hunchback Lv. Lowest], [Clubfoot Lv. Lowest], [Twisted Arm Lv. Lowest], [Invalid Constitution Lv. Lowest], [Mana Inability Lv. Lowest], [Cannibal Parasite Lv. Lowest] ……
◆ Skills
[Time for Counterattack Lv. Epic], [Parasitic Growth Lv. Epic]
◆ Traits
[Providence’s Eye Lv. Transcendent], [Dimensional Shop Lv. Transcendent], [Favored One Lv. Transcendent], [Morbid Obesity Lv. Lowest], [Necrotic Dermatitis Lv. Lowest], [Hunchback Lv. Lowest], [Clubfoot Lv. Lowest], [Twisted Arm Lv. Lowest], [Invalid Constitution Lv. Lowest], [Mana Inability Lv. Lowest], [Cannibal Parasite Lv. Lowest] ……
◆ Skills
[Time for Counterattack Lv. Epic], [Parasitic Growth Lv. Epic]
◆ Traits
[Providence’s Eye Lv. Transcendent], [Dimensional Shop Lv. Transcendent], [Favored One Lv. Transcendent], [Morbid Obesity Lv. Lowest], [Necrotic Dermatitis Lv. Lowest], [Hunchback Lv. Lowest], [Clubfoot Lv. Lowest], [Twisted Arm Lv. Lowest], [Invalid Constitution Lv. Lowest], [Mana Inability Lv. Lowest], [Cannibal Parasite Lv. Lowest] ……
◆ Skills
[Time for Counterattack Lv. Epic], [Parasitic Growth Lv. Epic]
◆ Traits
[Providence’s Eye Lv. Transcendent], [Dimensional Shop Lv. Transcendent], [Favored One Lv. Transcendent], [Morbid Obesity Lv. Lowest], [Necrotic Dermatitis Lv. Lowest], [Hunchback Lv. Lowest], [Clubfoot Lv. Lowest], [Twisted Arm Lv. Lowest], [Invalid Constitution Lv. Lowest], [Mana Inability Lv. Lowest], [Cannibal Parasite Lv. Lowest] ……
◆ Skills
[Time for Counterattack Lv. Epic], [Parasitic Growth Lv. Epic]
◆ Traits
[Providence’s Eye Lv. Transcendent], [Dimensional Shop Lv. Transcendent], [Favored One Lv. Transcendent], [Morbid Obesity Lv. Lowest], [Necrotic Dermatitis Lv. Lowest], [Hunchback Lv. Lowest], [Clubfoot Lv. Lowest], [Twisted Arm Lv. Lowest], [Invalid Constitution Lv. Lowest], [Mana Inability Lv. Lowest], [Cannibal Parasite Lv. Lowest] ……
◆ Skills
[Time for Counterattack Lv. Epic], [Parasitic Growth Lv. Epic]
◆ Traits
[Providence’s Eye Lv. Transcendent], [Dimensional Shop Lv. Transcendent], [Favored One Lv. Transcendent], [Morbid Obesity Lv. Lowest], [Necrotic Dermatitis Lv. Lowest], [Hunchback Lv. Lowest], [Clubfoot Lv. Lowest], [Twisted Arm Lv. Lowest], [Invalid Constitution Lv. Lowest], [Mana Inability Lv. Lowest], [Cannibal Parasite Lv. Lowest] ……
◆ Skills
[Time for Counterattack Lv. Epic], [Parasitic Growth Lv. Epic]
◆ Traits
[Providence’s Eye Lv. Transcendent], [Dimensional Shop Lv. Transcendent], [Favored One Lv. Transcendent], [Morbid Obesity Lv. Lowest], [Necrotic Dermatitis Lv. Lowest], [Hunchback Lv. Lowest], [Clubfoot Lv. Lowest], [Twisted Arm Lv. Lowest], [Invalid Constitution Lv. Lowest], [Mana Inability Lv. Lowest], [Cannibal Parasite Lv. Lowest] ……
◆ Skills
[Time for Counterattack Lv. Epic], [Parasitic Growth Lv. Epic]
◆ Traits
[Providence’s Eye Lv. Transcendent], [Dimensional Shop Lv. Transcendent], [Favored One Lv. Transcendent], [Morbid Obesity Lv. Lowest], [Necrotic Dermatitis Lv. Lowest], [Hunchback Lv. Lowest], [Clubfoot Lv. Lowest], [Twisted Arm Lv. Lowest], [Invalid Constitution Lv. Lowest], [Mana Inability Lv. Lowest], [Cannibal Parasite Lv. Lowest] ……
◆ Skills
[Time for Counterattack Lv. Epic], [Parasitic Growth Lv. Epic]
◆ Traits
[Providence’s Eye Lv. Transcendent], [Dimensional Shop Lv. Transcendent], [Favored One Lv. Transcendent], [Morbid Obesity Lv. Lowest], [Necrotic Dermatitis Lv. Lowest], [Hunchback Lv. Lowest], [Clubfoot Lv. Lowest], [Twisted Arm Lv. Lowest], [Invalid Constitution Lv. Lowest], [Mana Inability Lv. Lowest], [Cannibal Parasite Lv. Lowest] ……
◆ Skills
[Time for Counterattack Lv. Epic], [Parasitic Growth Lv. Epic]
◆ Traits
[Providence’s Eye Lv. Transcendent], [Dimensional Shop Lv. Transcendent], [Favored One Lv. Transcendent], [Morbid Obesity Lv. Lowest], [Necrotic Dermatitis Lv. Lowest], [Hunchback Lv. Lowest], [Clubfoot Lv. Lowest], [Twisted Arm Lv. Lowest], [Invalid Constitution Lv. Lowest], [Mana Inability Lv. Lowest], [Cannibal Parasite Lv. Lowest] ……
◆ Skills
[Time for Counterattack Lv. Epic], [Parasitic Growth Lv. Epic]
◆ Traits
[Providence’s Eye Lv. Transcendent], [Dimensional Shop Lv. Transcendent], [Favored One Lv. Transcendent], [Morbid Obesity Lv. Lowest], [Necrotic Dermatitis Lv. Lowest], [Hunchback Lv. Lowest], [Clubfoot Lv. Lowest], [Twisted Arm Lv. Lowest], [Invalid Constitution Lv. Lowest], [Mana Inability Lv. Lowest], [Cannibal Parasite Lv. Lowest] ……
◆ Skills
[Time for Counterattack Lv. Epic], [Parasitic Growth Lv. Epic]
◆ Traits
[Providence’s Eye Lv. Transcendent], [Dimensional Shop Lv. Transcendent], [Favored One Lv. Transcendent], [Morbid Obesity Lv. Lowest], [Necrotic Dermatitis Lv. Lowest], [Hunchback Lv. Lowest], [Clubfoot Lv. Lowest], [Twisted Arm Lv. Lowest], [Invalid Constitution Lv. Lowest], [Mana Inability Lv. Lowest], [Cannibal Parasite Lv. Lowest] ……
◆ Skills
[Time for Counterattack Lv. Epic], [Parasitic Growth Lv. Epic]
◆ Traits
[Providence’s Eye Lv. Transcendent], [Dimensional Shop Lv. Transcendent], [Favored One Lv. Transcendent], [Morbid Obesity Lv. Lowest], [Necrotic Dermatitis Lv. Lowest], [Hunchback Lv. Lowest], [Clubfoot Lv. Lowest], [Twisted Arm Lv. Lowest], [Invalid Constitution Lv. Lowest], [Mana Inability Lv. Lowest], [Cannibal Parasite Lv. Lowest] ……
◆ Skills
[Time for Counterattack Lv. Epic], [Parasitic Growth Lv. Epic]
◆ Traits
[Providence’s Eye Lv. Transcendent], [Dimensional Shop Lv. Transcendent], [Favored One Lv. Transcendent], [Morbid Obesity Lv. Lowest], [Necrotic Dermatitis Lv. Lowest], [Hunchback Lv. Lowest], [Clubfoot Lv. Lowest], [Twisted Arm Lv. Lowest], [Invalid Constitution Lv. Lowest], [Mana Inability Lv. Lowest], [Cannibal Parasite Lv. Lowest] ……
◆ Skills
[Time for Counterattack Lv. Epic], [Parasitic Growth Lv. Epic]
◆ Traits
[Providence’s Eye Lv. Transcendent], [Dimensional Shop Lv. Transcendent], [Favored One Lv. Transcendent], [Morbid Obesity Lv. Lowest], [Necrotic Dermatitis Lv. Lowest], [Hunchback Lv. Lowest], [Clubfoot Lv. Lowest], [Twisted Arm Lv. Lowest], [Invalid Constitution Lv. Lowest], [Mana Inability Lv. Lowest], [Cannibal Parasite Lv. Lowest] ……
◆ Skills
[Time for Counterattack Lv. Epic], [Parasitic Growth Lv. Epic]
◆ Traits
[Providence’s Eye Lv. Transcendent], [Dimensional Shop Lv. Transcendent], [Favored One Lv. Transcendent], [Morbid Obesity Lv. Lowest], [Necrotic Dermatitis Lv. Lowest], [Hunchback Lv. Lowest], [Clubfoot Lv. Lowest], [Twisted Arm Lv. Lowest], [Invalid Constitution Lv. Lowest], [Mana Inability Lv. Lowest], [Cannibal Parasite Lv. Lowest] ……
◆ Skills
[Time for Counterattack Lv. Epic], [Parasitic Growth Lv. Epic]
◆ Traits
[Providence’s Eye Lv. Transcendent], [Dimensional Shop Lv. Transcendent], [Favored One Lv. Transcendent], [Morbid Obesity Lv. Lowest], [Necrotic Dermatitis Lv. Lowest], [Hunchback Lv. Lowest], [Clubfoot Lv. Lowest], [Twisted Arm Lv. Lowest], [Invalid Constitution Lv. Lowest], [Mana Inability Lv. Lowest], [Cannibal Parasite Lv. Lowest] ……
◆ Skills
[Time for Counterattack Lv. Epic], [Parasitic Growth Lv. Epic]
◆ Traits
[Providence’s Eye Lv. Transcendent], [Dimensional Shop Lv. Transcendent], [Favored One Lv. Transcendent], [Morbid Obesity Lv. Lowest], [Necrotic Dermatitis Lv. Lowest], [Hunchback Lv. Lowest], [Clubfoot Lv. Lowest], [Twisted Arm Lv. Lowest], [Invalid Constitution Lv. Lowest], [Mana Inability Lv. Lowest], [Cannibal Parasite Lv. Lowest] ……
◆ Skills
[Time for Counterattack Lv. Epic], [Parasitic Growth Lv. Epic]