Chapter 109
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 109
Chapter Title: Kaneda Shun
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The matching system was set up to pair players with nearby opponents.
That was why he was certain hed run into Kaneda Shun.
How the hell did a dimwit like this end up in our party?
Kaneda Shun had openly mocked and ignored Jeong Hoon.
Back then, hed endured it several times over for the sake of finishing the game.
And the result had been betrayaland his own death.
Kaneda Shun.
Jeong Hoon stared at Kaneda Shun, who had been summoned right in front of him.
He should have been boiling with rage, but for some reason, a laugh threatened to bubble up instead.
Combat begins.
The battle ends when only one player remains.
With the start notification, Jeong Hoon deployed his movement technique and appeared in front of the Japanese player to the rightnot Kaneda Shun.
The juiciest prey was always saved for last.
Jeong Hoons Myeongwang Fist Technique slammed into the mans gut.
Gahk!
The situation unfolded so quickly that he couldnt even think to defend himself, taking the punch full force.
But the destructive power of the Myeongwang Fist Technique exceeded all expectations.
Jeong Hoon unleashed it relentlessly on the Japanese player.
He didnt need any other skills.
The guy was only level 172.
Kaneda Shun had handpicked weaklings he could controlones who wouldnt level up too high.
Guh guhuk
Jeong Hoon drove the Myeongwang Fist Technique into the mans face and then pulled back.
The player collapsed, received the death penalty, and vanished.
You what the hell are you?
Kaneda Shuns face had hardened into a rigid mask.
Hed thought this would be an easy win, but that illusion had shatteredleaving him thoroughly rattled.
Me? A Korean Martial Artist.
Dont give me that bullshit. A inferior Martial Artist scum like you cant have this kind of power. Youre a hidden class, arent you? I heard the rumors. A Martial Artist hidden class popped up in South Korea.
Kaneda Shun was quick on the uptake.
News of a Martial Artist hidden class in South Korea had spread far and wide.
That was why hed immediately pegged Jeong Hoon as one.
So?
Jeong Hoon didnt deny it.
Ha. Never thought Id run into a hidden class here. Okay. How about a deal?
Kaneda Shuns lip twisted in a smirk before smoothing out into a clean smile.
He approached Jeong Hoon with a gentle grin and extended his hand.
A deal?
Jeong Hoon decided to play along for a moment, curious about the mans reaction.
Sorry about this. Truth is, I absolutely need ten straight wins in this party quest.
You want me to throw the match?
Thinking the conversation was going his way, Kanedas smile deepened.
Exactly. Just let me have the win, and Ill pay you accordingly.
Pay me, huh.
Jeong Hoon signaled to Ha-jin and Kim Bong-gu behind him.
Nows the time. Take that bastard out.
Got it!
Kim Bong-gu activated Stealth and swung his dagger at the throat of the Japanese player watching from the left.
Assassinate.
An upgraded Assassinate skill from climbing to the assassin class.
It dramatically boosted dagger damage and crit chance in an instant.
You sneaky bastard ambushing us!
But the dagger was blocked by the Japanese players sword.
What the hell do you think youre doing? Cant you see were negotiating?
Kaneda Shun shot Kim Bong-gu a cold glare.
Kim Bong-gu flipped him off in response.
Fuckin loudmouth. Shut your trap and get the hell back to your own country, you piece of shit. Why come to Korean soil to run your mouth? Asshole.
Muk-ho nodded at Kim Bong-gus words.
Whats up with that guy? Whys he saying all the right things today? Turned over a new leaf?
Nah, just happened to luck into it. They call it poser in the human world.
Anima immediately shot it down.
Youre right. I was gonna watch for a bit out of curiosity, but if its this kind of deal, better to end it quick.
Jeong Hoons lip curled upward in a sneer.
What?
Kaneda Shun narrowed his eyes.
Then.
Black Field activates.
The ground turned black, and arms burst from it, seizing Kaneda Shuns ankles.
All stats increased by 1.2x.
Monsters entering the Black Field have all stats reduced by 3.
Kaneda Shun wasnt a monster, but the moment Jeong Hoon marked him as prey, he fell under the Black Fields influence too.
Jeong Hoon sneered at Kanedas panicked expression and activated his stat amplification ring.
All stats increased by 15.
Damage reduction of 20 applied.
Duration: 1 hour.
It might seem overkill for a guy like Kaneda Shun, but Jeong Hoon planned to crush him thoroughly.
Jeong Hoon thrust his fist toward Kaneda Shuns gut.
Myeongwang Fist Technique.
Kaneda Shun hastily deployed Curtain of Light.
Boom!
A heavy impact rang out.
Yet Kaneda Shuns expression remained composed.
Royal Guard was a class focused on defense, not offense.
Before his regression, Kaneda Shun had wielded immense attack power toobut only after acquiring his hidden class.
Right now, he was just a vanilla class with nothing but defense to boast about.
Boring.
Jeong Hoon spat the word and unleashed a barrage of Myeongwang Fist Technique.
Boom! Boom!
As he hammered the Curtain of Light, Kaneda Shuns face twisted.
You bastard!
He then formed Goddesss Shield in his right hand.
A shield made of holy power.
A shockwave erupted from it, pushing Jeong Hoon back slightly.
Unique grade lived up to its name, huh?
Jeong Hoon closed in again with his movement technique.
He activated Myeongwang Fist Technique Second Form and pummeled him.
Stupid master! Wouldnt it be faster to just blast him with magic or arrows?
Muk-ho chimed in, sounding exasperated.
Anima, at least, had the sense to keep quiet.
No, Im just gonna beat him with my fists.
Why?
Got my reasons.
Unlike his All Master title, Jeong Hoon hadnt possessed overwhelming destructive power.
He wasnt a solo carry typehe was an all-rounder who overcame hardships alongside his allies.
Hed started later than others, taking a common class in his first job change and rare in his second, with notoriously slow growth.
Even so, hed climbed to the top, threatening everyone, by diligently learning from what other players had to offer.
But Kaneda Shun had never acknowledged him.
All Master? Pathetic. People call guys who scrape by copying others abilities All Masters, right?
One of the crowd whod trash-talked him behind his back.
Still, Jeong Hoon had enduredfor the shared goal of clearing the game.
Looking back, it was downright foolish.
That was why he wanted to end this with martial arts.
Guh! Ill pay properly, I swear! Youre a hidden classyou get how huge this opportunity is!
Kaneda Shuns desperate voice rang out.
I do.
500 gold! Thats 5 million won! Just lose once please, Im begging you.
Kaneda Shun was frantic.
A loss here would seal off the Dark Lord path forever.
He couldnt let that happen!
Pass.
As if rewarding his intentions, Jeong Hoon grinned and refused.
Kaneda Shuns face contorted in fury.
You son of a bitch!
Give up the hidden class and stick to being a holy knight.
Jeong Hoon escalated beyond Second Form to Third Form.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
His fists battered the shield Kaneda Shun held without mercy.
W-what kind of punch hits this hard?
Goddesss Shield is rapidly deteriorating.
Current damage: 25
Goddesss Shield is rapidly deteriorating.
Current damage: 44
Goddesss Shield is rapidly deteriorating.
Current damage: 61
Danger alerts flooded in suddenly.
Soon after, the Goddesss Shield shattered completely.
Horror washed over Kaneda Shuns face.
Curtain of Light is rapidly deteriorating.
Current damage: 62
Without the Curtain of Light, only his equipped armor would protect him.
Kaneda Shun hurriedly activated Holy Armor.
It poured all but 1 of his holy power into absolute defense mode.
For three minutes, it converted accumulated damage into holy power and auto-triggered the Counter buff.
That would roughly double all his statsgame over for Jeong Hoon.
Curtain of Light is destroyed.
The Curtain of Light shattered.
But Kaneda Shuns body, now clad in Holy Armor, glowed golden.
No damage could touch him nowhe was certain.
Youre done for. Go ahead, do your worst.
You sure you can tank it?
Jeong Hoon tilted his head.
What?
The weakness of your Holy Armor. Its not invincible against foes stronger than you.
Heh, so what? What can a lowbie like you do?
Hed admit hidden classes were powerful.
But this Holy Armor couldnt be broken without overwhelming stats.
Who knows? Lets see.
Myeongwang Fist Technique Fourth Form.
The aura of Myeongwang thickened around Jeong Hoons fist.
Boom!
It sank perfectly into Kaneda Shuns gut.
Guhk!
Agonizing pain surged through him.
Why?!
My bodys invincible right now with Holy Armor!
Kaneda Shuns mind blanked out.
Hm? Its working.
Jeong Hoon grabbed him by the collar.
Kaneda Shun dangled helplessly in his grip, unable to defend.
He shouted desperately.
2,000 gold! Ill give you 2,000 gold!
Impressive. Still trying to haggle in this state?
You know how amazing hidden classes are
His pleading eyes grew more pathetic, but Jeong Hoons gaze only chilled further.
Pathetic.
Hed hoped for more thrashing about.
But Kaneda Shun was sharper than most.
He knew exactly when to tuck tail.
Too bad.
100,000 gold. Thats the least thatd make someone consider it.
Ten billion won.
Y-youre insane! No normal person has 100,000 gold!
Hidden class, right? Isnt 100,000 gold a steal?
Please.
Yeah. Just live out your days as a holy knight.
Jeong Hoon released his collar.
Then Fourth Form hammered Kaneda Shun repeatedly.
Solleines set effect activates.
Kaneda Shuns armor glowed faintly, shielding its wearer.
One of Solleines armor set effects.
Invincibility for 30 seconds when HP drops below 5.
What? The gear I enchanted recently was his?
What a coincidence.
Didnt matter.
Ugh
Kaneda Shun tried to pull away in that moment.
But Jeong Hoon casually backhanded his face with Myeongwang Fist Technique.
Crack!
Gahk!
He tumbled across the ground with a strangled scream.
No damage, but he couldnt block the Myeongwang Fist Technique.
Hoon, were done here.
By now, Kim Bong-gu and Ha-jin had teamed up to wipe out the last Japanese player.
Only Kaneda Shun remained.
Yeah. Itll be over quickjust wait a sec.
Thirty seconds.
Jeong Hoon pinned Kaneda Shuns chest underfoot and counted them down.
Ugh monster you fucking monster
23 seconds. 22. 21.
Bring 100,000 gold, and were good?
20. 19.
I said, bring it, and were good!
18. 17.
Cant you hear me?! Huh?!
Jeong Hoon counted down aloud, ignoring whatever drivel came from Kaneda Shuns mouth.
Exactly 30 seconds later.
1. 0. Times up. You blew it.
Jeong Hoon drove his fully powered Fifth Form Myeongwang Fist Technique into Kaneda Shuns heart.
Gahk!
His eyes bulged wide, body convulsed, and he died.
As Kaneda Shun vanished, messages announced the party quests completion.
You have won the final round.
You have recorded 1 win with no defeats.
You have gained accumulated experience.
Returning to origin point.