Chapter 62
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 62
Chapter Title: Ogre King Subjugation
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Hes insane Now hes even using healing?
Since entering the dungeon, Lee Siwoo couldnt stop his astonishment as they moved along.
Before they came in, the magic that had healed him was healing.
Having received healing from healers countless times after surpassing level 200, he was certain of it.
What had healed him was definitely healing magic.
And the only one who could have cast it was the Martial Artist.
No one else was there besides the Martial Artist and himself.
Where the hell did he learn holy power?
One could abandon mana and switch to holy power.
But that Martial Artist had clearly used mana.
That meant mana and holy power were coexisting within him.
Fuck, Ive never even heard of something like that.
Mana and holy power coexisting?
That was supposed to be impossible.
Lee Siwoo looked at Jeong Hoon with confused eyes.
Instead of a bow, he was swinging his fists, pummeling the dungeons ogres.
Human! Ill kill you!
An ogre that had fled from Jeong Hoon charged at Lee Siwoo nearby.
Of course, it couldnt withstand Lee Siwoos sword strikes and met its end.
After that, it was a complete rout.
Whenever Lee Siwoo found himself in danger midway, Jeong Hoon would cast healing on him.
Thanks to that, Lee Siwoos ogre hunting became much easier, and Jeong Hoon had it even simpler.
In less than three hours, they reached the lair where the Ogre King was hiding.
From here, Ill go alone.
Alone?
Lee Siwoo was slightly taken aback by Jeong Hoons declaration that hed enter by himself.
Hed assumed theyd take on the Ogre King together.
At the same time, a sense of relief washed over him.
From the field to the dungeon.
Having pushed nonstop, he was mentally exhausted.
He wanted to log out and rest right away.
If you want to come, then come.
No, sir! Im not that oblivious.
Alright.
Jeong Hoon let out a smirk and entered the lair.
Hed brought the lackey along intending to work him until just before the boss.
Having hunted nonstop to get here, Lee Siwoo naturally chose to rest without hesitation.
Then shall I get started?
There was a reason hed shaken off Lee Siwoo and entered alone.
You have explored an unknown area alone. 20,000 achievement points have been awarded.
The Achievement Shop has leveled up to 4.
By entering alone, he could earn a whopping 20,000 achievement points.
With that, the Achievement Shop had reached level 4.
It leveled up quickly to 3, but after that, the required points ballooned, making upgrades tough.
Thats why he had to grab achievement points whenever possible.
Groooar! You human scum! How dare you to my children!
Straight ahead, the Ogre King glared at Jeong Hoon with bloodshot eyes.
Lv.190 Ogre King
A level 190 Ogre King.
Eighty-six levels higher than Jeong Hoon at level 104.
Even so, Jeong Hoon brimmed with composure.
Not just because his memories from before the regression were intact, but thanks to his recent experience slaying even the level 200 Guardian of Darkness.
Anima was already clutched in his hand.
Take it down in one go.
Anima climbed onto Jeong Hoons shoulder and shouted loudly.
In response, Jeong Hoon drew back the bowstring.
Extreme Archer: Soul
A passive skill, not active.
Of course, mana drained rapidly with each shot, but holy power covered it instantly, so no issue.
You think that puny thing can stop me?
The Ogre King sneered mockingly and charged at Jeong Hoon.
It planned to gore him with the massive pair of horns embedded in its forehead.
The Ogre King uses Temporary Pause.
The Ogre King uses Enhance: Horns.
As the monster activated its abilities, Jeong Hoon felt his legs lock up like they were frozen.
He could still move his arms, though. Temporary Pause simply bound the legs to prevent dodging attacks.
Flames also erupted from its enormous horns, doubling their size.
But Jeong Hoons breathing didnt falter for a moment. He aimed precisely at the creatures forehead and released the drawn bowstring.
Pew-shooook!
The arrow shot out and embedded squarely in its brow.
Kraaak!
It didnt fully pierce the forehead, but that was enough.
Paralyzed for 3 seconds.
The Ogre King panicked severely as its body suddenly stopped obeying.
Damn you human!
It roared toward Jeong Hoon.
Ill end this quickly.
Jeong Hoon drew the bowstring again.
The paralysis lasted 3 seconds.
It didnt stack, so hed have to wait 300 seconds for another proc.
But that was fine.
Three seconds was more than enough to target its vitals.
Jeong Hoon, bow aimed, released the string.
Pew-shooook!
The arrow flew just as the Ogre Kings paralysis ended.
Staggering from the sudden release, it took the shot straight to the nape of its neck.
Kraaak!
The beast let out a scream of agony.
Artistic. Somehow better than Divine Archer?
Anima drummed Jeong Hoons back with its tail like applause.
Jeong Hoon drew and released again.
The arrow struck the Ogre Kings throat.
With two arrows piercing its vitals, even the Ogre King boasting tough defenses collapsed to the ground.
It twitched for a while before going limp.
Dead.
You are the first to defeat the Ogre King.
A special item drops as first clear reward.
One item had dropped beside the fallen Ogre King.
Jeong Hoon approached and picked it up.
Radiant Star
What the Ogre King dropped wasnt its horns or the pauldrons it worejust a small, glowing stone.
Normally, you could assume it dropped nothing useful.
It was merely a monster needed for the lords castle quest.
But Jeong Hoon knew its true value better than anyone.
It was this Radiant Star.
Radiant Star
-Type: Material
-Rarity: Epic
-A small star that glows on its own.
Just a simple description, no usage instructions.
But Jeong Hoon knew exactly what it was for better than anyone.
Hed heard it from Alessandro Braiden before the regression.
Hoon, do you know about the Radiant Star by any chance?
Radiant Star?
Back then, obsessed with growth, Id shown curiosity at the unusual name.
Seeing my sparkling eyes, Alessandro had burst into hearty laughter and explained the Radiant Star.
Yeah. Its the item that leads straight to a hidden theme!
Alessandro was pathologically obsessed with hidden themes among all serendipitous encounters.
The hidden theme in Origin Village shouldve been his by rights, but after the regression, Jeong Hoon had snatched it.
And hed snag this hidden theme too.
The Radiant Star was given only on first clear, after all.
Meaning, no chance without being first.
We got lucky.
Even a week after launch, no one had hunted the Ogre King.
Users over level 200 had moved on to appropriate leveling spots, and those level 100-150 couldnt dream of tackling a level 190 Ogre King.
Plus, the lords reward was insultingly stingy.
But that didnt last; once the honey pot was revealed, users who hadnt taken the quest would beat the ground in regret.
Jeong Hoon didnt care about their reactions, though.
Im already curious.
He was only curious about Alessandro Braidens reaction.
Right now, he was probably scouring for hidden theme clues in every spare moment outside leveling.
Whatre you thinking so deeply about?
Anima asked with a suspicious look.
Oh, just some guy who came to mind.
Is that so? Poor bastard. Wonder what he did to get on your bad side.
Anima had seen it.
The fates of those who crossed Jeong Hoon.
But just now, what hed sensed from Jeong Hoon was unmistakable killing intent.
Killing intent incomparable to that during Aurorite or Assassin.
He committed a grave sin. So Ill give him the worst possible end.
Jeong Hoon severed the Ogre Kings head and stored it in his bag.
Several days had passed since Jeong Hoon left.
Thanks to him going alone, Isaac had returned home to spend sweet time with his wife, Charlotte.
Of course, it was only on the surface.
Isaac paced anxiously around every corner of the house.
That Ogre King is supposed to be so strong. What do you think?
Who knows.
Im not doubting Hoon, but there seemed to be a ton of ogres.
If youre that worried, why not go help?
I cant do that.
Before Jeong Hoon left, Isaac had seen his eyes.
Eyes resolute, saying absolutely dont interfere.
In the end, Isaac had to watch him go.
Why not just wait quietly? He must be confident, or he wouldnt have gone alone.
Jeong Hoon was a knight.
A knight with perfect chivalric spirit.
Of course, he wasnt ignoring the Ogre King tales, but hed rescued Isaac, trapped alone in the dungeon.
If such a man stepped up boldly, there had to be a reason.
Knock. Knock.
At that moment, someone knocked on the mansion door.
Isaac! You home? Your benefactor just returned!
At those words, Isaac bolted out and opened the door.
It was Shuren, his comrade-in-arms.
Is that true?
Im telling you! He subjugated the Ogre King and came back!
I need to go see him right now. Mind if I step out for a bit?
Isaac didnt leave immediately; he asked Charlottes permission first.
Having been away from his wifes side for so long, asking her leave before going out had become habit.
Go ahead.
Thanks.
Only after Charlottes approval did Isaac head to the lords castle with Shuren.
May I take my leave now?
As soon as the subjugation ended, Lee Siwoo spoke up like hed been waiting.
Having achieved his goal, Jeong Hoon let him go.
He fled with his tail between his legs, leaving Jeong Hoon tilting his head.
No matter how I think about it, I dont see what I did wrong by him.
The guy had taken a commission to kill him.
For a single lackey gig, shouldnt he be kowtowing in gratitude?
Anyway, Jeong Hoon returned straight to the lords castle.
An exclamation mark blinked over Blaines head.
You succeeded in the subjugation?!
Yes. Take a look.
Jeong Hoon presented the Ogre Kings head.
Its the Ogre King!
Blaine jumped in shock upon seeing the head and shouted.
They were tougher than expected, so it took a bit.
Thank you truly. Since youve returned safely, how about a feast?
Sounds good.
Well prepare it at once. First, for our benefactor.
At Blaines signal, a butler brought a box wrapped in red cloth.
Unveiling it revealed a glass case on all sides.
Inside lay a single small golden badge.
Whats this?
Yes. We wish to bestow the Honorary Badge of Autoban upon our benefactor. With this badge, you may freely come and go within the territory, and even in other territories, youll receive fitting treatment.
I see.
Please accept it.
Very well.
You have completed the quest.
You have acquired Autoban Honorary Knight.
Done.
Now he could access the hidden theme.