Chapter 47
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 47
Chapter Title: SS급 비명헌터-47화
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 47
Chapter Title: Ecstatic Bell of Death
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[Editor Monster 'Video Tower' is targeting 'Kang Se-bin'.]
[Editor Monster 'Mad Painter's Canvas' is targeting 'Choi Min'.]
[Editor Monster 'Rusty Iron Maiden' is targeting 'Kim Min-sook'.]
[Editor Monster 'Lucky Doll Gacha' is targeting 'Ha Mi-jun'.]
[Editor Monster 'Ecstatic Bell of Death' is targeting 'Han Jin-woo'.]
The monsters of the first phase were easy to take down once you knew their strategies. The second phase featured tougher ones with higher HP and trickier patterns. And the third phase? Simple strategies, but sky-high attack power and combat smarts.
'The ones showing up now—figuring out their strategies comes first.'
Shiiik.
Han Jin-woo, who had been drifting through the sky scattering Healing Hand, zipped toward me on his Lucky Rabbit's Foot.
He must have come looking for me since I wasn't targeted.
"Don't worry! We'll wrap this up quick if we team up!"
"Thanks!"
I flashed him a thumbs-up and a grin. The tension eased from his face a bit. He was more experienced than me, sure, but the gap in offensive skills made a difference.
Kwaang!
A cherub statue clutching a massive bell crashed down in front of Han Jin-woo. It looked like ordinary plaster, but the bell it held was crudely sketched in pencil—jagged lines, yet the wing engravings on it were surprisingly detailed.
'Never tangled with this one before...'
Unlike Fairy King Titania's Shoes or the Dream-Eating Imoogi, which I'd fought hands-on, this guy's name barely rang a bell. Finger on Ego's trigger, I shouted to Han Jin-woo.
"Let's watch its attack pattern first!"
"Got it!"
He nodded and soared off on the Lucky Rabbit's Foot.
Pabababak.
The cherub statue clenched its fist and slammed the bell. No ding—just a torrent of black arrows raining down on Han Jin-woo from above. I flung out a wide shield toward it.
Thung.
The arrows bounced harmlessly off the shield as Han Jin-woo buried the statue in sand.
Kwang!
But it burst right through the Sandcastle. Han jumped off his weapon, and the Lucky Rabbit's Foot rammed the cherub like it had been waiting for the cue.
"Ugh..."
"What's wrong?"
"It's just... so filthy."
'Ah, that kind of...'
Han Jin-woo grimaced in utter revulsion and dropped low, pressing his hand to the ground.
Squelch.
The cherub's feet sank into the mud. Even immobilized, it kept bashing the bell, unleashing endless arrow barrages.
'The attack pattern's pretty straightforward?'
So far, the Ecstatic Bell of Death had only dropped arrow rains. No real strategy seemed needed...
"Shin Ji-ui Hunter!"
"Eut!"
Pababat!!
Lost in thought, I nearly got riddled. I dodged with Word Without Feet and fired a small bullet at it.
Bang!
The bullet blew off both its arms, jamming the bell into Han Jin-woo's Mud. Cut off from its attack, it alternated stares between the bell and its empty shoulders, face twisting in rage.
Deeeeeeng—
"Ugh!"
No sound from hand strikes, but slamming it on its head unleashed a deafening toll. The sheer volume dazed me, body swaying, struggling just to stay upright.
'Gotta push out the sound!'
One knee down, I brought Ego to my lips and drew a deep breath.
"Aaaah!!"
Wung, wung.
My scream vibrated the air violently. The bell's toll drowned in my voice, the statue's form flickering like static noise.
"Han Jin-woo Hunter! How much HP does it have left?!"
"U, uu..."
Han Jin-woo, sprawled on the Lucky Rabbit's Foot, barely lifted his head.
"Around 2,000 left! Should we just finish it off?"
A coordinated strike could end it, like he said. But instinct screamed this wasn't over.
'The pattern's suspiciously simple.'
This didn't fit second-phase traits. And its HP was dropping too easily.
Was the Ecstatic Bell of Death an exception? Doubtful.
Whiiiish—!!
Then Dusim's cry rode the wind to my ears.
[One Who Steps on Karma]
📍 Recover memories and clear the karma from the previous timeline.
⏰ Clearable karma detected.
📍 Arrived at the location.
My heart pounded, blood surging through me. Sins from the last timeline seeped into my skin.
"H-Han Jin-woo Hunter!"
"Yes?"
"We need to lure that thing to Kim Min-sook!"
"Huh?!"
Deeeeng—
"Eut! Uwaaa!"
The Ecstatic Bell of Death smashed the bell on its head—I screamed again to block the sound.
"What? Why send it to Kim Min-sook Hunter?!"
"Because of the Rusty Iron Maiden!"
The Rusty Iron Maiden was invincible until you stuffed a living target inside. Last time, I hadn't known—wiped all monsters, but it cost a sacrifice...
'Someone had to go.'
Who didn't matter now. What mattered was fixing that mistake.
"We have to shove this monster inside the Iron Maiden! That's how we take both down!"
"H-Honestly, no clue why, but let's do what Shin Ji-ui Hunter says!"
Maybe his compliant nature—he accepted my plan without pushback.
Whiiing—
He flew off on the Lucky Rabbit's Foot toward Kim Min-sook, the Ecstatic Bell of Death flapping plaster wings in pursuit.
'Argh, when do I get a new movement skill?!'
I chased at max speed with Word Without Feet, arriving out of breath where the Rusty Iron Maiden and Kim Min-sook were.
"Shin... Ji-ui Hunter?"
"Its HP's untouched, right?"
Kim Min-sook's eyes widened in confusion at my face.
"How did you...?"
No time to explain. I whipped around, scanning. The gap between the Maiden and Bell was too wide—no interest from the Maiden.
Had to drag the Maiden closer somehow.
Click.
Aimed Ego at the Rusty Iron Maiden.
If I could control the ejection like I wanted, this would work.
Bang!!
A powerful kickback launched a pure-white harpoon bullet from Ego. The tip sharpened to a spearhead, streaking straight for the Maiden.
Kwagjak!
'Yes!'
The bullet splintered, punching a perfect hole dead center.
Giiiik.
I yanked the trigger back fully—the harpoon line tugged the Maiden inch by inch.
'Damn, friction's sapping the pull!'
"Everyone! Push the Rusty Iron Maiden toward that cherub statue!"
"Got it. Dusim!"
They all obliged without question, shoving its back with their skills. Dusim's wingbeats nudged it toward the Bell; Han Jin-woo bound its legs tight in Mud to keep it from fleeing.
"Uwaaa!!"
Drurruk.
I hauled back on Ego with everything I had—the distance shrank.
Kiiiiiik.
The Maiden creaked open, sensing life. The cherub made a pitiful face, trying to flee, but the mud held it to the waist.
This was the moment. Teeth gritted, I pulled the trigger again.
Kwaduduk.
The Ecstatic Bell of Death entered range. The Maiden snapped it up, crushing the sturdy plaster to dust on its steel spikes.
[Editor Monster 'Ecstatic Bell of Death' has been extinguished by Editor Monster 'Rusty Iron Maiden'.]
[Editor Monster 'Today's Weather is Clear' is on summoning standby.]
"We... we did it!"
Han Jin-woo beamed at me. Still wobbly from the Bell's aftereffects, but otherwise fine.
Then I spotted the Rusty Iron Maiden slowly yawning open behind him.
"Danger!"
"Huh?"
Pabababak!
Crisis point. Invincibility lifted, it spewed steel spikes everywhere. I lunged with Word Without Feet, yanking his collar, and vibrated the air with Ego for a shield.
Gigigik.
"Kuh...!"
"Shin Ji-ui Hunter!"
The shield spared us impalement, but my battered arm from earlier finally gave out. Bone cracked—at least. Probably shattered.
[Self-Sacrifice for Others]
📍 Sacrifice yourself to protect others.
🎁 *Bearers do not die when taking attacks meant for others. Pain is still felt.
📈 Achievement increased.
Achievement: 79%
'At least no death. Silver lining.'
Pain throbbed in my left arm, but I chuckled at the absurdity. Eyes on the threat.
Post-invincibility, the Maiden was manageable. Overwhelm with raw power.
Click.
I hurled the shield aside, finger on Ego's trigger, aimed true.
Bang, bang!
Two bullets nailed head and torso. Massive cracks spiderwebbed as Dusim charged at blinding speed.
Kkaang!!
The Rusty Iron Maiden crumpled under Dusim's assault. It rattled in denial on the ground before crumbling to ash.
[Editor Monster 'Rusty Iron Maiden' has been extinguished by 'Kim Min-sook'.]
[Editor Monster 'Lake of Strange Birds' is on summoning standby.]
"Haa, haa..."
[One Who Steps on Karma]
📍 Karma cleared.
📈 Achievement greatly increased.
Achievement: 37%
Panting hard, I eyed the mission. No sacrifices this time—achievement spiked wildly.
[Wielder of the Strongest Weapon]
📈 Achievement greatly increased.
Achievement: 30%
🎁 Achievement Reward: 'Ego' Second Form 'Harpoon Gun' unlocked.
'This one even coughed up a reward.'
Thought nothing until 100%, but Ego's new form unlocked.
Probably from my creative use earlier.
"Ugh."
"Ah, Shin Ji-ui Hunter! Let me heal you!"
Only now did the wrecked arm scream. Han Jin-woo rushed over, wrapping Healing Hand around it—dozens of leaves seeped into my jacket.
Crack.
"Ack!"
"S-Sorry! Bones heal kinda aggressively..."
"Uu..."
Shoulder snapping back into place dizzied me, but the pain faded fast.
"Shin Ji-ui Hunter."
Kim Min-sook approached cautiously. I looked up to her puzzled expression.
"How did you know this monster's gimmick?"
'Here we go.'
Impossible not to raise flags. Border monsters randomized per explosion—no prior intel. Explaining regression knowledge...
"The monster I took down earlier spilled it."
"A monster did?"
"Yeah. Fairy King Titania's Shoes. Said as ruler, it had to know everything—told me all sorts."
💪 Eloquence:Increased
Awakener 'Shin Ji-ui's' statement unsettles all lifeforms in range.
📈 Result: Acceptance
"Borders are always a freakshow, no matter how many times."
Kim Min-sook shrugged with a grin.
'Dodged that bullet.'
Dudududu.
Far off, massive beastly shadows charged like a herd.
"Stragglers the interior team missed, huh."
Gate explosions spiked monster numbers—even pros let some slip.
Them reaching here meant heavy fighting inside.
The pounding grew nearer, revealing them.
"Ew..."
Rats. Too massive for "mice" anymore. Their long, writhing tails turned my stomach.
"Ugh, creepy bastards. I'll handle 'em. Nice work!"
Kim Min-sook patted my shoulder and headed off with Dusim to deal with the rats.
'Time to back up the others.'
[Editor Monster 'Mad Painter's Canvas' has been extinguished by 'Choi Min'.]
[Editor Monster 'Paper Crane That Can't Fly' is on summoning standby.]
"Ah, just Kang Se-bin Hunter and Ha Mi-jun Hunter's monsters left now!"
"I'll head to Se-bin-i."
"Then I'll back up Ha Mi-jun Hunter!"
With that, we split off to our posts.
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