Chapter 101
Chapter 101
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 101
Chapter Title: Absorption, Watching
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[So when the hell is Molrangmol <<< getting restored?][Posted by: ISeeYou]
Already day 2, right? How many days are they gonna keep it down?
Come to think of it, shouldn't the Hunter Association be handling the restoration?
These bastards rake in tons of cash but don't lift a finger lololol
- For real lol
- Two days is just a joke, right?
ㄴ(Poster): Why? Day 1: two days. Day 2: three days. Day 3: four days. Matches up.
ㄴThe way it's dragging on, doesn't seem like a joke lol
- Yeah, they used to restore same day even after attacks.
ㄴMaybe they figured even restoration's pointless?
ㄴThen Molrangmol's gonna be invite-only offline forever?
ㄴUh, that'd suck;
Click.
[Restoration efforts are underway for the Molrangmol and Baekya servers, but consumers are voicing their frustrations. The Hunter Association has announced they're doing everything possible to find a solution, however...]
His eyes scanned the hunter community.
His ears took in the news.
The man smirked.
S-rank Awakener. The culprit behind the 'Molrangmol and Baekya Hacking Incident.'
'Fucking idiots. Go ahead and try. You're never getting out.'
Did they have any idea how many servers he'd crushed so far?
Relentlessly.
And viciously.
No matter how tough they bounced back like oodles of noodles, endurance had its limits.
But this one's kinda boring.
They usually spun up a replacement server in a day.
Two days in with no response... had they already given up?
Scale like that, it'd be a shame to abandon.
Or maybe building a private server separate from the Hunter Association.
Even then, they'd struggle to firewall better than the Association.
Even if they had an S-rank like him, he was confident he could punch through.
Sure, risk of getting traced went up...
'But it'd be too damn fun.'
The man instinctively looked forward to it.
A clash with another powerhouse.
Winner would be him anyway.
And the harder they made him work, the exponentially bigger the payout.
About time for a fat reward.
Lately, just cheap-ass gigs.
Ding!
Right on cue, his keyword alert pinged.
Naturally, a smile spread across his face as he checked it.
Squeeze.
[Molrangmol Reopening!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!][Posted by: WannaRaiseADragon]
ㅠㅠㅠ Sorry.
Took way longer than expected cuz of that vicious asshole.
But everyone!!!
Molrangmol is safe!!!!
We swear no repeats!!!!
Ending here'd lack sincerity.
So, event for the next fortnight.
Details:
*Molrangtori: 30% off all items
*Molrangtex: 20% off all items
*Molrangtail: 10% off all items
*Molrangmol Goods: 30% off all items
*Molrang Park admission & facilities: 20% off all
Plus, every purchase in the next fortnight gets a lucky draw ticket bundled.
Winning items announced separately!
Thanks always.
Have a great day!
-Solid. That's a proper apology.
ㄴFr, too many apologies that turn into pissing contests.
-Fuck, boss lost his mind?
ㄴSlapping 10% off on Molrangtail that costs billions lolololol
ㄴGiving it away like this, what's left?!!
ㄴ(Poster): You guys are what's left heh heh
ㄴHanSaebyeokFan1: Um... when's the Saebyeok gallery back...?
ㄴ(Poster): Working on it now. 30 mins tops heh heh
ㄴHanSaebyeokFan1: Wooohooo www Knew you'd come thru~
ㄴ(Poster): P.S. Lucky draw grand prize has Saebyeok's new photobook...
ㄴHanSaebyeokFan1: Finally ㅠㅠ Love you for real
-WannaRaise! WannaRaise! WannaRaise! WannaRaise!
Well now.
Unbelievable.
What the hell? Hidden camera?
The man couldn't comprehend.
What gave them the balls to post this?
Tap tap tap.
He rushed to log into the new Molrangmol.
Now his head was boiling.
Not even their own server.
Just tacked onto the Hunter Gallery extras.
And they post this?
Acting like no more issues?
A formal challenge to him.
And a total smackdown to his pride.
Usually, victims quietly spun up servers, stacked firewalls before announcing.
Of course, he'd wrecked them clean first.
But facing him head-on like this?
Had to answer.
What countermeasures made them so cocky?
A tiny bit. A smidge.
Maybe bait?
'No way.'
He's S-rank.
Even if slim chance of trouble, he could bail easy.
Full power? Smash without a hitch.
Vrrr!
He poured mana into the intricate circuit.
Density so thick it choked.
Circuit strained, so he wove a new one.
First time going all-out.
His noose advanced on Molrangmol's throat.
"Whoa... check this out."
An awed exclamation soon followed.
Molrangmol's server had zero defenses.
What mid-drama open door?
This brazen setup?
Still, he didn't let up.
Noose doubled, tripled.
Wove it spiderweb-style.
To smother completely.
Crack!
The S-rank's true intent launched.
Molrangmol offered no resistance, heading for destruction again...
"...What?"
But something was off.
His spiderweb vanished in a flash.
Precisely.
Devoured by the server...? Felt like absorption.
...Coincidence?
First big power use in ages, mana control slipped?
He wove another web.
Far more precise than before.
Fired it.
Crack!
Same result.
His web got eaten by Molrangmol. Flicker of dark haze maybe.
"...Fuck, what is this?"
Bang! He slammed the desk.
Mana-absorbing firewall?
Bullshit.
Never-heard-of method.
Absorbing mana? Concept's absurd.
No one had that power.
Even monsters, nothing came to mind territory-wide.
'Used electronic, comms-type monster?'
Ultra-rare, still shrouded ones.
US research rumors, but no orgs utilized yet.
Discovery too recent.
"Hoo..."
Whatever.
Key point: he was on the verge of total defeat.
Defeat...?
Unacceptable on pain of death.
Crunch...!
Smashed all prior circuits.
Converted debris to mana, new build.
Vrrr!
Full rebuild. New circuit.
Pure offense, one-track.
Stripped tracking evasion, all-in on destruction.
Traced? Cut tail midway.
Clean smash? No trace dreams.
Vmm!
Finally, razor-sharp circuit done.
Poured every drop of mana.
Screeeee!
First full-force pierced toward Molrangmol.
That instant, he was certain.
Winner: him again.
But.
Slink...
No change.
His spear absorbed without fight.
Absorption alone? Lucky.
Molrangmol's pitch-black surface,
!!!
Blazing yellow glare rose atop it.
"What..."
Chill crawled his spine.
As unease hit,
Crackle-crack!
Something long sprouted over the eye, charging him.
"F-fuck...!"
Unforeseen strike.
He severed mana quick. Tail cut.
Whoa, psycho.
Sudden counter? What the hell?
Huuu, long relief sigh.
A hair slower, trapped...
Spark!
"Huh...?"
Sudden spark.
Vile dark shards. Devoured his circuits whole.
Resistance? Impossible.
Mana mostly spent.
...
Unknown darkness swallowed all circuits.
Fizzle from blackened monitor.
Flicker flick.
Yellow glare stared him down.
Terror choked him dry-swallow.
Body froze, no flight thoughts.
Text appeared on monitor.
[Watching.]
...Fucked, huh.
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End of chapter.