Chapter 87
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 87
Chapter Title: Phase 4 Clear!
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―Ah~ Phase 4 has finally kicked off!!
―It's been two whole days since we started broadcasting! You holding up okay, announcer Kim Soo-jin?
―Honestly, I was feeling a bit dazed, but this stamina potion from the Hunter Association's byproducts lab is bringing me back to life.
―They say it's what the hunters use, and it really packs a punch. Word is, a non-hunter version will be on sale soon!
That product placement? lololol wtf
Been curious about that stamina potion tbh
Didn't Ha Mi-jun drink one earlier?
The camera briefly showed the broadcast booth before zooming back in on the dungeon interior.
―We've had quite a few close calls already.
―True Chronos's fireballs were especially dangerous. Even Shin Ji-ui's shield struggled to hold them back.
A 'REPLAY' label popped up in the corner of the screen, showing Ji-ui hurling her shield aside.
That hurts my heart ㅠㅠㅠㅠ
Her hand's all red ㄷㄷㄷ
Palm just flew off
―Ah, the temple's starting to collapse!
―That's the signal for full-on Phase 4! Can't see a thing through all that dust!
The ceiling and pillars crumbled all at once. What was once a temple was now ruins, thick with gray dust.
―A green arrow shot out! The dust cleared in an instant!
―Looks like Cha Do-yun Hunter's attack. So cool!
―Oh, right then—True Chronos charges at Ha Mi-jun Hunter!
True Chronos's scythe clashed with Mi-jun's 'Woodcutter.' The massive size difference forced Mi-jun to drop his weapon, and he capitalized on the monster's forward lean with a bare-knuckled uppercut to the jaw.
―Ha Mi-jun Hunter's fist smashed True Chronos's face dead-on!
―Its jaw twisted, but as expected from an S-Rank boss, it recovered fast!
―Ha Mi-jun Hunter tries binding it with Earth's Gratitude, but... oh, it's torn apart mercilessly.
Is that skill only A-Rank?
Not just rank, low raw power. Choi Min has A-Rank attacks but high DF ranking
That skill's A-Rank? Don't lie;;;;;;
Bossing it barehanded lololololol ♡♡
A hand burst from True Chronos's shadow, seizing its body like a vice. Se-bin appeared right behind it, thrusting 'Yeong' straight in.
―Ah~! That's a critical hit!
―Kang Se-bin Hunter delivers as always!
True Chronos spat blood and staggered, but it swung its scythe, cleaving everything nearby in two. Se-bin casually leaped back and flicked her sword clean.
―Shin Ji-ui Hunter hasn't landed any real hits yet...
―True Chronos is in full humanoid form now, so those artillery barrages from before aren't feasible.
―She seems to be giving orders, but... the response isn't great.
The screen showed Ji-ui muttering something and a pale-faced Se-bin. Ji-ui spoke firmly to her, and Se-bin flinched before gritting her teeth and charging at True Chronos again.
She's gonna get wrecked then teach a lesson lol
What the hell are they doing rn?
Are they fighting each other?
This live?
Se-bin's face says it all...
Kang Se-bin unnie ㄷㄷㄷ
In the chaotic melee, Ji-ui's sonic bullet grazed True Chronos's cheek by a hair. Its target switched from Se-bin to Ji-ui.
―True Chronos shifts its focus to Shin Ji-ui Hunter!
―From the battle so far, she seems specialized in long-range bombardment.
―If it closes the distance, things could get rough.
True Chronos swept its scythe upward from below. Ji-ui reshaped Ego into a shotgun, slammed a sonic shell into the ground behind it, and pulled the trigger to rocket away.
How tf does she handle that recoil
Not falling over is insane
She's a track athlete fr
If she did track she'd dominate
The announcer glanced at the live chat, then pulled the mic on her headphones closer.
―Yes, folks, you're watching the Greek S-Rank Dungeon time attack boss fight—Phase 4 live. These feeds are from dungeon cameras that auto-track hunter movements for real-time broadcast.
Thx for the info! Speedwagon!
Classic meme lololol wtf
How much are those cams?
Ji-ui on screen took a hit from True Chronos's scythe handle and tumbled back. Blood trickled from her mouth—maybe she'd bitten the inside of her cheek.
―Oh, that's not good.
―Up close like that, it's hard for the others to assist.
―Hoping Kang Se-bin Hunter's 'Moon Shadow' creates an opening, but... what's going on? We'll have to watch.
Fighting then making up? lololol
No way they'd ignore her even on the brink ♡♡
Not helping this much? Mental skill debuff?
Se-bin's been sus for a bit
The chat exploded with speculation. Ji-ui clutched her solar plexus and pitched forward; True Chronos raised its scythe high, seizing the moment.
―Wha—!
Suksa-po let out a sharp yelp as the camera shook violently.
The chat flooded with question marks. The broadcast team stared grimly at the screen. As black dust winds obscured Ji-ui's fate, no one spoke.
The announcer bit her lower lip and pulled out her worst-case script.
Crackle.
The black dust storm engulfing the screen blasted outward. The camera struggled to refocus before capturing two figures.
?
???
????
Eh?
―Wha... what...?
Viewership surged, nearly crashing the server. Stunned Suksa-po stammered, trying to process it.
Ji-ui stood atop True Chronos's massive scythe embedded in the temple floor. Her left hand gripped its hair; her right pressed Ego to its face.
Sweat-soaked bangs clung to her forehead, her face twisted in pain from the earlier hit.
Yet she embodied the hero toppling an ugly absolute god.
True Chronos's form crumbled to ash, its scythe melting away stickily.
―Cl... cle...
―Clear!!
―They cleared it!! Clear!!
(Burning emoji spam)
(Fireworks emoji)
WAAAAAAAAAAHHHH
INSANE INSANE INSANE!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOD JIU GOD JIU GOD JIU!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No other angles??? How'd that happen, dying to know, hands shaking
Korean Hunters! Great job! *^*
The booth and chat turned into pandemonium. The announcer's voice cracked; she couldn't even say "new record."
Ji-ui panted, eyeing the gate beyond the shattered throne. The screen caught it, igniting the chat anew.
No ♡♡ she's insane lololol legend
New record ㄷㄷㄷㄷ
Can I kneel before Ji-ui?
God Jiui walks on water from birth etc
???: I am heaven's Ji-ui
Yeah flat earth I'll take care of it
Atheist but I believe in Ji-ui
The chat showed no signs of calming even after time passed.
One hour earlier, inside the Greek S-Rank Dungeon.
Something's off.
True Chronos moved with freakish agility beyond expectations, shredding our formation and denying any solid openings.
But it definitely had weaknesses.
Just a bit closer... I can almost sense it.
Kiiiiiing!!
"You okay? You've looked pale for a while."
"...Let me handle it."
"What?"
My words made Se-bin-i—and every other hunter—flinch.
It was natural. A long-range fighter like me taking on True Chronos's sweeping scythe attacks was a bad matchup.
"A few hits, and I think I can spot the weak point."
"Ji-ui...!"
"Help me out."
Eloquence increased.
Awakener 'Shin Ji-ui's words shake Awakener 'Kang Se-bin.'
I stared straight at Se-bin-i. She widened her eyes and took a step back.
"Don't be reckless."
"......"
"Just enough shadow to keep me from dying."
Speech result: Accepted.
"...Got it."
Se-bin-i dashed forward, clashing her blade against True Chronos's scythe.