Try Struggling, Just Once
That was the moment Lee Hyunseung used Occupation Point Transfer inside the cave.
Which occupation point would you like to transfer to?
Lee Hyunseung stared at the floating window and thought for a moment.
First occupation point… that’s where I was originally supposed to go. But I ordered them to leave it empty and hide for a while to draw attention, so there’s no need to head there. Third occupation point is where Han Seonggil is. That guy has the Berserker trait, so he should be able to hold out on his own…
After weighing all the possibilities, the most suitable place for him to go was the second occupation point, where Jeong Eunseo was stationed.
Transfer to the 2nd occupation point?
The moment he accepted it in his mind, his body began to get sucked in. At the same time, he found himself inside an unknown space glowing blue all around.
Occupation Point Transfer in progress. Please wait a moment.
-BANG!
The instant the window appeared, Lee Hyunseung shot himself with his pistol.
You have been struck by a Healing Bullet.
Wounds and damage are rapidly recovering.
Fortunately, even while being transferred, there was no restriction on moving his arm, and the bullet had fired properly. Thanks to that, Lee Hyunseung was able to heal the injuries he had received from Yoo Heeyeon before the transfer completed.
Occupation Point Transfer will complete shortly.
Just as his recovery was nearly finished, the unknown space began to shrink, and Lee Hyunseung was sucked through a gate-like doorway.
-KUUUUNG!
Transfer to the 2nd occupation point has been completed.
Remaining cooldown for Occupation Point Transfer: 30 minutes 00 seconds.
And so, Lee Hyunseung arrived at the second occupation point.
Upon arriving at the second occupation point, Lee Hyunseung quickly checked Jeong Eunseo’s condition first. Then he turned his cold gaze toward Nam Inwoo, who was muttering behind him.
The chilling voice echoed. Lee Hyunseung looked around. As expected, every single F-class member who had remained at the second occupation point had already been eliminated. Roughly nineteen people in total.
In truth, it wasn’t a big problem. He hadn’t held high expectations for them to begin with. He knew all too well about the wall that existed between A-class and F-class.
But knowing it in theory and seeing the actual scene unfold before his eyes were two entirely different things.
…
It was miserable. To think they had all been wiped out by just three people. It was infuriating.
At the same time, rage surged through him.
His eyes landed on Jeong Eunseo. A massive sword was embedded in her arm. There was no need to guess who had done it. It had to be the Epic-grade swordsman, Kang Junhyung.
He examined the rest of her body. She was covered in wounds from head to toe. Traces of slashes from daggers, burns from magic—there wasn’t a single uninjured spot. Blood flowed from countless places.
Yet the expression on the wounded Jeong Eunseo’s face wasn’t one of fear or terror. It was relief. The look of someone who had done her part, who had been waiting for him to arrive.
-Crrrrk.
He was furious. The purpose of the Class Annihilation Match was to eliminate the opponent. It wasn’t a stage meant for showing off power, inflicting wounds, and causing pain.
Fights could break out during the struggle to take occupation points. But there had been no need to torture her like this.
Anger boiled up inside him. Honestly, Lee Hyunseung had asked Jeong Eunseo to hold out, but he had considered the possibility that she might be eliminated. If she lasted a long time, that would be great. Even if she couldn’t hold for long, there were still Han Seonggil and a few other useful pieces, so it wouldn’t greatly affect their chances of victory. That was what he had thought.
Looking at Jeong Eunseo, he spoke.
Jeong Eunseo smiled faintly and answered.
Lee Hyunseung recalled the words he had said to her before the match began.
He had said it lightly, thinking that if she managed to hold the point properly, the match would go much more smoothly.
She’s such an idiot…
Was she saying she had endured until her body was torn to shreds just because of those few words? A wave of guilt washed over him. And at the same time, he felt genuine gratitude. To think she had given it her all over something so simple.
-Thud.
Jeong Eunseo’s legs gave out and she collapsed to the ground.
Lee Hyunseung turned his head again and looked at Nam Inwoo.
He was a guy Lee Hyunseung had occasionally run into back when he was in A-class. His class was Thief. He had an extremely strong sense of pride and was always desperate to show off his abilities.
Lee Hyunseung asked him a question.
Jeong Eunseo was a mage. And mages were vulnerable in close combat. There was no way she could have fought properly against a thief who kept using class-exclusive skills and had backup while swarming her relentlessly. She must have left countless openings. The proof was the sheer number of wounds covering her body. They were spread out widely. He had deliberately avoided vital points like arteries and focused on areas that bled heavily and caused intense pain.
The malice was impossible to miss.
Nam Inwoo answered with a look of genuine confusion.
He spun a shuriken in his hand as he continued.
Lee Hyunseung chewed on a magic stone from his messenger bag.
-CRUNCH!
Then he spoke to Nam Inwoo.
Nam Inwoo asked with a puzzled expression.
-Swish.
Lee Hyunseung looked at the shuriken in Nam Inwoo’s hand and said,
“…What the hell are you—”
Lee Hyunseung instantly activated the Agile Steps of the C-rank Gunslinger skill. Mana wrapped around his entire body.
Temporarily increases movement speed.
The Legendary-grade additional effect greatly amplifies the speed boost.
The Gunslinger class level 2 additional effect also raises evasion ability.
-BAAAANG!
Lee Hyunseung shot forward like a bullet, charging straight at Nam Inwoo.
“W-what the—!”
Nam Inwoo panicked and finally tried to raise his shuriken to defend, but Lee Hyunseung was far faster.
-BAAAANG!
Using that tremendous acceleration, Lee Hyunseung delivered a powerful kick. The shuriken in Nam Inwoo’s hand flew high into the air.
“Kugh—!”
Nam Inwoo quickly tried to draw another dagger. But Lee Hyunseung wasn’t about to just stand there and watch.
-BANG!
The moment Nam Inwoo reached for his waist, Lee Hyunseung aimed his pistol at the hand and fired. The bullet struck dead center.
“Aaaaaaaaagh! Fuuuuuuuuck—!”
The back of Nam Inwoo’s right hand had a clean hole punched through it. An unnatural amount of blood poured out, quickly soaking the ground.
“F-fuuuuck… uuuuuuuuaaaaaagh—!”
Even though pain was supposed to be limited in this stage, the agony was so intense that Nam Inwoo clutched his right hand with his left, twisting his whole body and shedding tears.
Due to the Legendary Gunslinger’s additional effect, attacks made with firearms deal extra damage to the target.
It was thanks to the Gunslinger effect Lee Hyunseung possessed. The extra damage didn’t simply increase power—it amplified the damage the opponent received itself. In other words, it intensified the pain a person would feel when struck.
“Huk… huk… huk…”
Nam Inwoo gasped for breath, writhing in agony.
-Swish.
Lee Hyunseung dashed forward and closed the distance in an instant.
-Swish.
He clasped both hands together around the pistol, raised them high, and slammed them down.
-KWAAAAAAAANG!
The sheer destructive force was far beyond what a Gunslinger should be capable of. It was because the Gunblade Arts skill was active.
C-rank Gunblade Arts
When attacking or defending directly with a firearm, additional force is applied.
The amount of force depends on the class grade and class level.
-Cough!
Nam Inwoo, slammed into the ground, coughed up blood and struggled to breathe.
Lee Hyunseung looked down at him.
He fired three more shots at Nam Inwoo.
-BANG!
-BAAAAANG!
-BAAAAAAAAANG!
The bullets struck the back of his left hand, his left thigh, and his right shoulder respectively.
“Ugh… stop… p-please stop…”
Nam Inwoo had forgotten he could even forfeit. He thrashed in unbearable pain. The arrogant demeanor was gone. Now he looked like a child, sobbing uncontrollably while bleeding all over.
But Lee Hyunseung paid no attention and stomped down on his head.
-CRACK!
-CRACK!
-CRACK!
-Thud.
After several strikes, Nam Inwoo stopped moving. Soon after, he was forcibly teleported out of the stage.
An A-class participant has been eliminated.
Lee Hyunseung looked at Kang Junhyung and Jeong Saeron, who stood frozen in the distance, unable to speak.
For a moment, both Kang Junhyung and Jeong Saeron swallowed dryly at Lee Hyunseung’s terrifying expression.
W-what kind of eyes are those…
His gaze looked like he was ready to kill. An overwhelming pressure radiated from him.
-Crunch!
While the two stood rigid, Lee Hyunseung bit down on another magic stone. Jeong Saeron raised her magic staff, and Kang Junhyung picked up the dagger Nam Inwoo had dropped.
Lee Hyunseung leaned forward as if he would charge at any second.
And with that, his body shot forward like a bullet.