Chapter 54
Chapter 54
54.
Hunter Cooperation (1)
'The association is offering a B-grade swordsmanship Secret Arts; should I take it? Or ask for an Elixir instead?'
There's no guarantee how long it will take for the Subspace level to rise again.
I reached level 3 quickly, but that was only possible because I had a fair bit of luck.
It was hard to imagine that the same luck would continue. However, there was no need to move urgently.
I'm feeling the need for a swordsmanship Skill, but for now, combat using Leap and Subspace is enough.
'I also got a C-grade Swiftness Skill.'
Furthermore, it was obvious that Uncle's firepower would have increased as Yong-yong grew.
If there's a swordsmanship Secret Arts in the next Subspace, I can wait. 20 billion won would get me a C-grade Elixir, not a B-grade one.
-I recommend taking it.
'Really? There's no Secret Arts in the next Subspace?'
-Rather than that, the bigger issue is that we don't know when it will open. Since Han Hye mainly uses a sword, it's important to grow step by step.
It was a sound argument, and I had nothing to say.
I was trying to be as efficient as possible. However, Chunbae said my thinking was wrong.
-Efficiency is getting the swordsmanship Secret Arts now. An S-grade that has risen from F-grade is stronger than getting an S-grade swordsmanship from the start.
'Really?'
-Affirmative. Of course. The breadth of experience built from the basics is different. Knowing various swordsmanships also broadens your thinking.
Hearing that, it made sense.
-Also, Subspace is designed under the assumption that the Space Masters will naturally grow.
'Just to survive the early stages?'
-Affirmative, Subspace is a space for help and support, not a solution. Of course, that help is significant.
Listening to him, it seemed better to receive the B-grade swordsmanship Secret Arts now. It was definitely convenient that Chunbae also played the role of a growth navigator.
There was one question.
'Then, should I get a D-grade swordsmanship and learn it in the meantime?'
-Negative. There's no need to go that far. It's not a big difference.
It's not a big difference, but it's a little better, is that it? Well, Chunbae's point was that he didn't know when the next Subspace would open.
Anyway, the answer was decided. I called Park Seo-woong again.
"Yes, let's do that."
-That's a good choice. You're strong enough now, but you also need to consider the direct combat aspect.
"Right."
-Originally, I was considering an experience increase item, but your growth is so fast right now that I thought the Secret Arts would be better.
Listening to the story, I got the feeling that the association had deliberately prepared the B-grade swordsmanship.
Didn't they say that they should give me a Secret Arts and raise me when I first Awakened?
I asked Uncle, and the guess was correct. Uncle said he was also receiving a B-grade spear Secret Arts.
Both of us got something more valuable than the amount we were originally supposed to receive.
'Thank you.'
It was another moment where I felt that the association was taking great care of us.
This wasn't just a matter of entering the Gate, but also looking after our growth.
Since I couldn't receive the B-grade Secret Arts by courier, Uncle and I headed to the association the next day.
It wasn't far away anyway, so it didn't take long.
[Crecea Sword Technique (B-grade)]
-Swordsmanship used by an expert in quick swordsmanship.
The explanation was simple, but the Skill grade made it clear that it was a decent swordsmanship. I used the Secret Arts on the spot.
[You have learned Crecea Sword Technique (B-grade).]
"Ugh."
A slight headache immediately followed. It was the process of the Secret Arts contained in the Secret Arts entering my head.
The Crecea Sword Technique I learned this time was a swordsmanship of rapid attacks, as the description said. It felt like quickly overwhelming the opponent.
However, it was difficult to understand beyond that, because I didn't have deep knowledge of swordsmanship in the first place.
Even if Imperial Basic Swordsmanship is level 5, it's E-grade. The Secret Arts contained are different.
I'll probably have to train to get used to the Crecea Sword Technique for a while.
What's in my head is different from what I actually do.
'It doesn't seem bad. It suits me well.'
The combat method I use now is closer to hitting and running using Leap.
In that respect, it seemed to go well with the Crecea Sword Technique, where speed is important.
'Could it be that the association recommended something that suits my combat style?'
I didn't think much of it, but when I thought about it, it seemed like that was the case. My combat video was uploaded recently. I'm glad I signed with Korea after all.
Money is money, but if I had done it with a foreign country, they wouldn't have taken care of me this meticulously.
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[Lv25 Space Master, Han Hye]
Strength: 31
Agility: 33(+1)
Stamina: 36(+1)
Spirit: 30
Mana: 44(+1)(+1)
Spare Points: 12
Skills: Subspace (S-grade)lv3, Leap (A-grade)lv3, Flame Resistance (A-grade)lv2, Crecea Sword Technique (B-grade)lv1, Fighting Cock (C-grade)lv3, Swiftness (C-grade)lv1, Cold Resistance (D-grade)lv1, Imperial Basic Swordsmanship (E-grade)lv5, *Wind Split (lv1)
This was the Status Window after returning home and eating the Snow Ginseng I received from the association as a reward for the Night of Despair subjugation.
The Mana Stat only increased by 1, but the grade of Cold Resistance increased from E-grade to D-grade.
Compared to other C-grades, it can be seen as the Skill grade of Cold Resistance increasing instead of three Stats.
I was satisfied enough. I was planning to enter the Snowfield Gate soon anyway.
'Arachne's Underwear is also good.'
Even if the Stamina, Mana, and Agility increased by 1 Stat each, it was incredibly comfortable to move in.
Hunter-exclusive sportswear also incorporates the latest technology and is very comfortable, but it can't be compared to this.
It's not only soft to the touch, but it also helps regulate body temperature and is breathable.
When I actually moved, there was nothing that caught on my body.
'It's my Status Window, but it's absurd again.'
Now I can't even guess what level my Status Window Stats are based on. So many things have gone up.
Of course, this kind of simple comparison is meaningless.
Raising Stats by climbing Gates or with Elixirs or Weaponry isn't just for me.
'Of course, even considering that, the Stats are absurd. So are the attached Skills.'
A level 25 Hunter has 1 S+ grade, 2 A-grade, 1 B-grade, 2 C-grade, 1 D-grade Skill, and 1 E-grade Skill.
It's absurd.
Most Hunters don't even have A-grade or B-grade Skills. If I revealed my Status Window, the world would be shocked.
-In fact, looking at Han Hye now, my advice is unnecessary. You are the fastest growing among those I have seen in the 2nd generation.
Chunbae, who had experienced the previous and previous generations, said this much. Of course, I still haven't acquired the qualification yet.
Anyway, I got a new Skill and raised my Stats, but I wasn't going to be satisfied and stay still.
'Acquiring good Skills and Stats is ultimately training.'
In order to utilize those Stats and Skills to the fullest, intense training was essential.
It's not for nothing that I only repeat between home and the training ground. My growth is too fast, even if it's fast.
I was growing before I could even master it. Right now, I haven't used all the Stats and Skills to their limit.
I was wondering if I should focus only on training for a while, but Chunbae told me not to.
-Negative, Han Hye's growth rate is different anyway. It's enough to do it later when there is a delay in growth.
In other words, it meant to keep moving forward for now. Still, adapting to the swordsmanship and Swiftness Skills was essential, so I headed to the training ground.
Uncle was in the same situation as me, so he was there with me for sparring.
"In the end, timing seems to be important for Swiftness."
"Right?"
"I know why the front lines say it's hard to use Swiftness."
"Because you have to keep watching the timing?"
"Yeah. That's the problem. I feel like other things become ambiguous because I'm paying attention to the timing."
The Swiftness Skill wasn't a cheat Skill where only I move while others are still.
Just being able to move and think a little faster?
This is fine for the rear lines to use when casting important Magic or healing spells, but the front lines had a lot to think about.
This was because Mana consumption was so high that it couldn't be used easily. You have to catch the optimal timing.
"Then let's just exclude it?"
"Exclude it?"
"Do we really have to use it? We can just fight as if it doesn't exist and use it only at important moments."
The problem that Uncle and I are experiencing now is because we are thinking about how to use this Swiftness Skill well.
We kept paying attention to when it was good to use while sparring.
"Because the battle doesn't go as planned. Let's just think of it as a Skill that doesn't exist. We'll focus on raising the Skill level during sparring."
"Not bad."
"Let's try to adapt while using it for now."
The body and mind become faster together, but it was necessary to estimate how much distance to move.
It was easier for me because I had Spatial Sense, but not for Uncle.
First, after getting used to the Swiftness Skill, we proceeded with sparring focusing on swordsmanship or spearmanship.
After a while, Lee Shin-hee and Seo Min-jae joined.
"Wow, Yong-yong has become so reliable? Can I ride it too?"
Seo Min-jae approached and stroked Yong-yong, her eyes shining. Are people all the same?
She seemed to want to ride Yong-yong like me.
Lee Shin-hee was just watching closely from afar, but she was also shining her eyes differently than usual.
"Kreu!"
Unfortunately, Yong-yong, who wasn't as close to the two, refused, so Seo Min-jae and Lee Shin-hee didn't get to ride Yong-yong.
"Hyung has ridden it, right?"
"Of course."
"Haa……."
Min-jae expressed his disappointment, and Lee Shin-hee had a slightly depressed face, so I comforted her by handing her some beef to give to Yong-yong.
"Try it after you get a little closer."
Anyway, as much as Yong-yong had grown, we also did new training to match our teamwork. Uncle rode Yong-yong and stirred in front, and I protected the rear.
This wasn't bad either. It became a way to block the road with Subspace.
"So, what should we do now?"
After the training, a discussion about the next move followed.
"Level 26 is ambiguously left, should we wait a bit and choose a place to enter? Or should we enter about two places anywhere?"
The recommended level of the Gate is not there for no reason. To receive the optimal experience, it must match the recommended level.
If the level is too low or too high, there will be some loss.
"Hmm. I'm worried."
Moreover, the Gate announcement was recently opened, so all the decent Gates have been taken. All that's left are unpopular Gates.
Gates with harsh environments or rewards that are not worth the effort.
In the end, the agenda was whether to wait a little. We were growing fast anyway.
Of course, it was okay to just go.
"It's okay to go in with a slight loss, but……."
"The problem is that it's a Gate that we're entering with priority. It's better to receive it properly."
While we were talking about that, a phone call came. It was Seo Woong. The phone calls had been frequent these past few days.
What could it be for? Does he want to check if the Secret Arts I paid for is okay?
However, the story that came out was completely different.
-Han Hye, this is Park Seo-woong.
-It's not that, but a Hunter cooperation request has come from abroad.
I was sure that he said it was better to refuse a few days ago. Is this a different side?
"Where is it?"
-Saudi Arabia.
"Didn't you say that side was dangerous?"
-Yes. It's close to North Africa and the Middle East, so it's dangerous, but I actually have something to say about this.
"What is it?"
-We have a matter that we desperately need to ask Han Hye for on our side…….
Hmm, what is it?
I don't know what will come out. Park Seo-woong has taken good care of me, but he has never been this cautious and humble.
-It's a matter related to Shin Chang and Kim San.