Chapter 114
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Translator: Ryuma
Chapter: 114
Chapter Title: Triple Ogre Ambush
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Right now, the black energy rippling from Kang Seol's hand was clearly the same kind as the energy emanating from Karen.
"Shadow..."
"N-no way?"
"No, right? Oppa, it's not..."
Kagagagak-!
Turiax's club blocked Karen's ferocious assault.
Karen gauged her opponent's level and switched to offense, convinced she could take him down alone.
"This club... such a pain."
Kagak-!
It looked crude on the surface, but simply by withstanding Karen's attacks, the club was fulfilling its role perfectly.
Karen's black sword was of unparalleled grade, after all.
Sasak...
Chwaaaak!
Kwaaaaaa!
Thud! Thud! Boom!
Blood splattered across the bushes.
Of course, that red liquid belonged to the ogre Turiax.
"Hmm... I thought it was tougher, but its hide's pretty solid."
This was one of an ogre's defining traits.
Its thick skin—what humans might call leather—possessed astonishing resistance.
Not just to physical attacks, but to elemental forces as well, making ogre hide a highly prized material for top-tier gear.
'Doesn't catch fire, huh.'
Monsters facing Karen usually met one of two fates.
One: their entire body incinerated, bones melting away. The other: their head cleaved off by that sword.
'This one's the latter.'
Kang Seol had hoped this adventure would pass quietly, but the situation wasn't cooperating.
Han Somi's group stammered out words.
"Wh-what do we do... like, um... over there..."
"We can survive, right? Huh? We can live through this, right?"
"Hyung! Can we get out of here?"
Kang Seol silently stared at Turiax's information floating before his eyes.
Forest ogres possess higher intelligence than their kin.
They use simple tools, which are plenty threatening by human standards.
Turiax is a forest ogre from the Great Forest's depths who loves crunching prey bones and all. His sturdy teeth make it possible.
Main diet: anything that walks. Humans included.
Base Abilities: [Bone Grinding 1], [Tenderize 2], [Rage 1], [Grab & Crush 2], [Passive: Ogre Hide 2], [Passive: Numbed Pain]
Special Ability: [Terrifying Roar 1]
Kang Seol quickly scanned the details, noticing more messages.
Main content of 'Overflowing Hell' has changed.
'Overflowing Hell' → 'Shake Off'
16-1. Shake Off
📍 The adventurers stranded in the Great Forest had ordinary strength. But ordinary means highly dangerous here.
⏰ The threat surrounding them is a forest ogre.
🎁 A massive ogre has emerged from the forest's heart to hunt them.
📍 Ordinary adventurers won't easily fell an ogre.
⏰ Secure their safety.
🎁 Goal: Escort adventurers to Novira
This is a sudden adventure.
Time Remaining: ~6 days
- Is this the 4th industrial revolution?
- Smart info life!
- Ah! Right! It's an ogre!
Having confirmed both the adventure and monster details, Kang Seol would protect Han Somi's group while taking down the ogre.
The goal was straightforward—not overly difficult.
The ogre had tough hide, but after a few exchanges, it'd fall to Karen. Summoning Karuna would make it even quicker.
But something held Kang Seol back.
His knowledge.
An unspoken warning not to recklessly concentrate power kept restraining him.
'Just one forest ogre?'
Considering the dozens of pieces he'd voiced commands to while facing forest ogres, his knowledge of them was encyclopedic.
He knew frequent monsters inside out—their behaviors, habits, everything.
'Forest ogres perfectly understand pack hunting. They've learned it's far easier than solo hunts.'
Thus, they thoroughly favored group hunts.
Solitary forest ogres were almost unheard of.
'There are definitely more nearby.'
This adventure's top priority wasn't defeating the ogre—it was safely escorting these adventurers back to Novira.
Besides, even if it was just Turiax and his prediction wrong, there was no real risk.
Karen would land a finishing blow anyway.
Kwaaaaaa!
Turiax uses Grab & Crush
Turiax's massive hand shot toward Karen.
Han Somi shrieked in horror at the sight.
"S-sis! Watch out!"
Flames erupted across Karen's body.
"Not a chance!"
Karen uses Crimson Lotus Slash
Roaring flames consume the target!
Hwarrrrrruk-!
Chwaaaak!
A satisfying sound of rending flesh cooled his chest—Turiax's right arm, still gripping the club, severed at the elbow.
Kraaaaaaaa!
Kraaaaaaaa!
Turiax uses Rage
Turiax: Terrifying Roar triggers!
Kraaaaaaaa!
A scream unlike any before—laden not with fury, but raw agony and pathos.
It hit like a bomb exploding nearby.
"Nice!"
"Noona!"
"We won! It's over now!"
As Han Somi's group cheered in ecstasy, Kang Seol didn't relax.
'Here it comes.'
Kuwoooong!
Kwaa...
"...Huh?"
Not Turiax's roar—but another entity's bellow.
"An... another one?"
"There were two from the start?"
"It's coming this way!"
Thud! Thud! Thud! Thud!
Turiax had lost an arm to Karen but survived thanks to his tenacious vitality and cunning avoidance of direct clashes.
Even all of Han Somi's group together couldn't handle a one-armed Turiax.
In other words, Karen faced two ogres alone.
Finally.
Kwaaaaaaaa!
The roaring beast drew near, its form entering Kang Seol's sight.
"My god!"
With Han Somi's scream, an ogre larger than Turiax fully revealed itself.
Forest ogres possess higher intelligence than their kin.
They use simple tools, which are plenty threatening by human standards.
Gulliam stands out even among them. He once led a large pack but now, in decline, wanders alone.
His accumulated experience still makes him deadly.
Base Abilities: [Blood Squeeze 1], [Composed 1], [Methodical Swing 1], [Stomp to Death 2], [Passive: Ogre Hide 3], [Passive: Numbed Pain], [Passive: Keen Senses]
Special Ability: [Rampage Smash 1]
"A-even worse one!"
"What now? Run?"
"Better to fight?"
"Are you nuts? Think our arrows'll stick?"
"Well... probably not."
Ogres were a nightmare matchup for Han Somi's group.
Their tough hides would deflect Shin Mun-ho's dagger and Han Somi's arrows alike. Jo Kyung-taek's spear was the only real damage dealer, but against that massive bulk, it was like a toothpick.
Krurrrrrr...
Primal might.
The aura pouring from its beastly bloodline choked the group.
Kuwoong...
Like savoring a saved ice cream, Gulliam slowly approached Han Somi's group.
"If... if sis helps us..."
"Noona!"
"Wrong, she's busy over there!"
Terrified but thinking straight, Han Somi made the call.
"Run! Stick to Karen unnie and finish that side first!"
"Won't we just get in the way?"
"We gotta do something!"
"Charge!"
Her judgment was spot-on; even Kang Seol nodded.
It explained her survival so far.
The group, cowed moments ago, now bolted toward the wounded Turiax with resolve.
"Unnie! I'll help!"
"What?"
CollegeKidNearDeath uses Piercing Strike
+50% Arrow Penetration
Penetration inflicts Bleeding status
Peeeaak-!
Puuk-!
Kuuh...
Her arrow mercifully stuck in Turiax but didn't penetrate.
"Haaah!"
Jo Kyung-taek roared, spear raised, charging in.
NoCatJustMe uses Grand Charge
Ignores status ailments, deals collision damage
Damage taken -50% during charge
Dududududu!
Puuk!
His spear sank into Turiax's knee.
"Nice!"
Kwaaaaaa!
This time it really hurt—Turiax let out a monstrous screech.
Shin Mun-ho, unsure amid the shifting tide, gripped his dagger reverse and moved to join against Turiax.
But Han Somi suddenly yelled like she'd snapped.
"Seol... Seol oppa? What are you doing! Why're you still there!"
"Damn... did he not hear us joining this side?"
Kang Seol still squarely blocked Gulliam's path.
Krrruuuh...
Drool...
Gulliam slobbered as it closed in on Kang Seol.
Gulliam uses Stomp to Death
Damage proportional to Strength if crushed
Gulliam's foot lifted to crush Kang Seol—and he was moments from being flattened.
Fussusu...
Dust rose as the enormous foot filled his vision.
Then, black energy burst from Kang Seol's grasp.
Whiririk-!
The darkness slowly formed a knight's silhouette, transforming into Karuna.
Sring-
Summoned, Karuna instantly drew breath for a strike—flashing with light.
Whoosh...
Karuna enters Moonlight Ascension Stage 1: Crescent Moon
Messages scrolled up next.
Both Twin Knights summoned.
Linked Souls of the Twin Knights activates.
Both summons' current stats doubled.
Balance of the Twin Knights activates.
Combined stats distributed as needed.
Seogek-
Puhwaaaak-!
Gulliam's foot sheared off at the ankle in chunks.
Karuna's single stroke did it.
Kraaaaaaaa!
Now both ogres wounded, Karuna and Karen could claim their heads easily.
"Oppa! No!"
But then—Han Somi's scream.
"Hyung! Above..."
Something appeared behind Kang Seol.
Silent.
No presence.
Toria's Stealth Step ends.
Toria's Breath Holding ends.
Toria enters Exhausted state.
Damage -30% for 5 seconds.
A slightly smaller ogre than Gulliam materialized behind Kang Seol.
"Nooooo!"
By the time Shin Mun-ho yelled, Toria's fist was already descending on Kang Seol.
Main content of 'Shake Off' has changed.
'Shake Off' → 'Trio'
Whoosh-!
In that split second, something black enveloped Kang Seol entirely.
The clash followed instantly.
Kwaaaaaaaaang-!