Chapter 170
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 170
Chapter Title: Titan Rhinoceros Onslaught
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As the archers moved to their respective positions, Jeong Hoon took his place atop the wall.
Huh? Whos that guy?
The archer assigned next to Jeong Hoon tilted his head.
He was a man in his early twenties, still carrying a boyish charm.
Im here as a volunteer.
The archer nodded at the curt reply.
Wow, thats impressive. You look about my age, but youre volunteering and risking your life.
NPC Information
-Nickname: Benjamin
-Level: 205
-Job: Ranger
Benjamin kept chattering nonstop.
Talks too much.
But his body was trembling faintly.
He was probably trying to ease his tension through conversation.
Rumble.
At that moment, the ground shook as the monsters appeared.
Titan Rhinoceroses, huh.
Level 275, but with tremendous defense, they werent easy to take down unless you overwhelmed them with raw firepower.
This quest has way too high a chance of failure.
In fact, the quests success rate was a mere 0.8.
It was available up to level 250.
Once you hit level 251, the quest vanished, and you couldnt accept it.
It was a monster you had to bulldoze with sheer firepower, but the level cap tanked the success rate.
If that Titan Rhinoceros passed through the west gate like this, the quest would auto-fail.
Arrows arent working!
Damn it! Fall back!
As the Titan Rhinoceros charged, the archers paled and stumbled back.
Cedric tried to control them, but it was impossible to rein in the panicked archers with the Titan Rhinoceros barreling in.
Lets retreat! Well die if we stay!
Benjamin next to him was already primed to flee.
Why?
Jeong Hoon casually asked as he drew Animas bowstring.
Why?! If we stay here and the wall crumbles, were done for!
Ill be fine, so you go down first.
What the?
Benjamins words cut off.
Jeong Hoon had released the drawn bowstring.
And this time, a different arrow shot out.
The arrow glowed with light.
Fwhoosh!
The launched arrow pierced the head of the lead Titan Rhinoceros.
Shockwave activates.
A shockwave erupted simultaneously, sweeping up three more Titan Rhinoceroses around it.
The charging herd startled to a halt, rapidly slowing down.
Jeong Hoon leaped straight down from the wall.
Watch out!
Benjamin tried to grab him, but his hand swiped at empty air.
Was that you who shot it?!
Cedric came running up, gasping, as Jeong Hoon landed.
Yes.
How?
Cedrics eyes trembled.
To him, Jeong Hoon was just a level 201 Ranger.
Rangers specialized in ranged attacks, sure, but it was impossible for one to have the firepower to one-shot a Titan Rhinoceross vitals.
What the hell was that arrows power just now?
Jeong Hoon ignored his shock and nocked another arrow at the Titan Rhinoceroses.
Fwhoosh!
The shot arrow struck a healthy Titan Rhinoceros square in the head.
And then.
Heavenly Strike activates.
A barrage of a hundred arrows rained down over its head.
Explosions rocked the bodies of four Titan Rhinoceroses beside it at the same time.
If youre just gonna watch, step aside.
Jeong Hoon said to Cedric.
R-Right.
The fleeing archers had stopped to watch Jeong Hoons display.
Cedric began controlling them again.
Black Field activates.
All stats boosted by 1.5x.
Monsters entering the Black Field have all stats reduced by 10.
Jeong Hoon activated Black Field.
All stats increased by 15.
Damage reduction of 20 applied.
Duration: 1 hour.
He also used his stat amplification ring.
Poison Attack activation chance increased by 4 for 1 hour.
He finished buffing with Guardian of Merhen.
Jeong Hoon drew Animas bowstring, aiming at a Titan Rhinoceros.
He released it, and the arrow flew.
Fwhoosh!
The arrow tore through the air and embedded precisely in the Titan Rhinoceross brow.
Groooar!
As the arrow pierced its skin, it let out a pained roar.
Berserker activates.
At that moment, the passive skill from his Legendary-grade rune triggered.
-On dealingtaking certain damage: Attack power 1.2x for 180 seconds
-On dealingtaking certain damage: Defense 1.2x for 180 seconds
-On dealingtaking certain damage: All skill damage 5 for 180 seconds
Jeong Hoons stats rose even further.
And the effect of the Heir of Divine Archer Rihart title hed received from Kyle kicked in.
He fired arrows repeatedly.
Fwhoosh!
Thuck!
Groooar!
The arrow pierced the Titan Rhinoceross skin.
Crazy
That cant be real?
The archers watched Jeong Hoons slaughter show in stunned awe.
Groooar! Dangerous! We have to run!
Run!
In the end, the Titan Rhinoceroses turned tail and fled.
Jeong Hoon let them go.
To perfectly clear the quest, he needed to wipe out their source.
Uh Why let them go?!
Cedric asked, bewildered.
Theres a dungeon portal they came from. Ill close it.
The portal theyd emerged from.
Inside waited Black King Ogres, Titan Rhinoceroses, and the boss.
Y-You alone?
Cant you tell from watching up close? Im more than enough on my own.
But
He had nothing to say.
Without the Jeong Hoon before him, they wouldnt have held the west gatetheyd have been wiped out.
Jeong Hoon alone had forced them back.
Ill be right back, so wait here.
Jeong Hoon unfolded his movement technique and pursued the Titan Rhinoceroses.
How is he that fast?
Cedric muttered blankly.
A level 201 Ranger?
The Titan Rhinoceroses obediently returned to the portal theyd come from.
Jeong Hoon followed them in and began the true extermination.
Kek!
S-Spare Kek!
The Black King Ogres and Titan Rhinoceroses perished without mounting any real resistance.
Guh Guhuk!
Even the level 280 boss, Giant Black Ogre, fell to a single ultimate arrow.
Time to head back.
Jeong Hoon exited the portal.
Whoa Thats seriously impressive.
Mukho marveled nonstop at the power of his new archery skill.
At this level, even tougher bosses should be a breeze, right?
Anima was equally amazed.
Youll get even stronger over time.
Here? Even more?
Yeah.
Jeong Hoons level was now 208.
The arrows power scaled with his stats, so as he grew, the skills might would become incomparable to now.
Plus, this skill wouldnt cap at Legendaryit could go higher, making it perfect for him.
Hes coming back!
Its him for real!
As he returned to the west gate, cheers echoed from the distant archers.
You alright?!
Cedric rushed up and checked Jeong Hoon over.
Yes. There was a portal right in front of the field. Seems thats where they poured out from.
The boss You took down the boss too?
Cedric asked in a quavering voice.
A so-called Wave dungeon.
To quell a Wave, you had to enter the dungeon and wipe every monster.
Yes.
Jeong Hoon nodded.
Haha This cant be real
Cedric muttered in disbelief.
More importantly, where are the wounded now?
The wounded?
Yes.
He could complete the quest as is, but to maximize rewards, he needed some good deeds.
The wounded were being treated in the medical tent.
The healers were priests whod come for hefty sums.
But despite ongoing treatment, the patients conditions barely improved.
Ugh It hurts Hurts so much
With all the wounded gathered, the mood was somber.
Pained groans filled the air nonstop, and their families watched with heartbroken faces.
Is this proper treatment? Why arent they healing?!
One family member confronted a priest.
The injuries werent that severe, yet healing dragged on.
Then leave. Plenty of others to treat instead.
The priest replied coldly.
W-What?!
Get out. Dont wanna treat complainers.
You bastard!
The outrageous words made him snap; he grabbed the priests collar.
The priests halted treatment in unison.
Leave now, or we stop entirely. Should we skip the rest too?
You son of a
Overt blackmail.
Letting go meant theyd refuse everyone else too.
10 seconds, or were done and leaving.
Filthy bastards.
In the end, he released the collar.
What a world.
Just then, a stranger entered the tent.
An utterly ordinary-looking man, plain to a fault.
He approached the collared priest and stood before him.
Whats this ugly bastard?
Ugly as your rotten soul? Maggot.
Crack!
With those words, the priests face snapped sideways, tumbling to the ground.
The stranger had slugged him.
Gasp!
Hes lost it!
Were stopping treatment! And we wont come back! Got it?!
The other priests moved to leave the tent.
Jeong Hoon unfolded his movement technique, blocking their path.
Where do you think youre going?
W-What?!
Youre all getting some too.
Jeong Hoon grinned.
S-Stop!
Mercy! Please spare us!
Soon, the priests clung to Jeong Hoons legs, begging for their lives.
Their faces were unrecognizable masses of blood.
Why should I?
Sorry! Were truly sorry!
Apologizing to me does nothing. Do it to the patients and families.
Jeong Hoon nodded toward them.
We were wrong! We committed a mortal sin!
Mercy, just once!
They knelt before the patients and families, pleading.
But the response was icy.
Unbelievable
At least promise to treat them properly.
They wanted to kick them out, but no one else could heal the wounded.
The cities potions were near-monopolized by the Holy City; without these priests prescriptions, even potions were unobtainable.
If they left now, itd be trouble.
Thats what they say. Whatll you do?
Jeong Hoon looked down at the priests.
O-Of course!
Well treat the patients properly!
Satisfied, Jeong Hoon nodded.
Then he activated a skill on them.
Brainwash.
Brainwash activates.
He rarely used it, but it was perfect for times like this.
The brainwashed priests pupils dilated; they stared blankly at Jeong Hoon.
From now on, tend to the patients with utmost care. And forget everything about me beating you.
Yes
The priests nodded, stood abruptly, approached the patients, cast healing, and resumed treatment.
That should do it.
Theyd deliberately weakened their heals to drag out treatment.
Longer stays meant more pay.
The Holy City despised other cities folk; without fat compensation, they wouldnt budge.
Using sick patients as hostages was utterly repulsive.
Jeong Hoon approached a severely wounded man.
One arm and one leg gone, internal injuries leaving him gasping.
Sniff
Beside him, a woman who seemed his wife clutched his hand, tears streaming.
Ill start treatment.
Jeong Hoon extended his hand toward him.
Advanced Healing used.