Episode 196 Chaser (1)
The rewards did not end with skills.
I got another orange magic stone.
In the previous strategy, the assassins also gained something, so they shared it with Ahn Young-ho.
And I got an item reward, which was the first thing Ganghu had seen since living in this world.
It was the ‘Buff Book’.
The buff book is similar to a skill book, but is permanently absorbed into the body as soon as it is learned.
It was very accessible as there were no class restrictions and no learning ability requirements.
Of course, it was a book that was rarely found because it came out at a rarer rate than a skill book. You are lucky.
“Brother, I’m okay! I will also keep the fact that it came out a secret. I’m serious. “This is not a concession made out of curiosity.”
Ahn Young-ho immediately gave in, as he did not want to cause a conflict with Kang-hoo over ownership of the buff book.
I completely turned my gaze away. He didn’t even seem to be curious about what kind of book it was or what effect it had.
Ahn Young-ho, who thought the previous words were not enough, added one more reason.
“Thanks to you, I was able to see the potential of a combat healer. “I think I received an expensive education through this.”
“Then I will have it without hesitation.”
“Yes, brother. “I’ll have to try to figure out my direction as a combat healer in the future!”
“I heard you can do it. I can do it. Just keep practicing as I told you. “It will break through someday.”
“yes!”
In a warm atmosphere, the distribution issue was completely resolved.
Ganghu immediately absorbed the buff in the buff book. Because there was no need to waste time.
[Buff – Repentance]
[Limited to once, removes all harmful effects and restores health to 99%.]
‘This guy is useful when you are in danger while suffering from a debuff. ‘Pretty good.’
It was a highly valuable buff.
Among the buffs learned with the buff book, one characteristic is that they have a limited number of times.
The point is that it does not disappear just because it is used once, but rather goes into a state of standby for recharging.
It was possible to recharge the opportunity by using a separately requested offering.
Of course, the offering is not ordinary, so it requires an investment of time and effort.
I also received a buff and gained 20 Dark Ages from Hatred, raising my Dark Age stats to 446.
At this point, it’s just a guess, but a single Black Moon Clash would be enough to kill a hunter below level 150 in one hit.
This is an estimate assuming that the opponent uses even basic defense skills.
‘Farming is over.’
Now all the places where dark times can grow in Japan are gone. It is difficult to expect more than that.
The battle against hatred was a pretty good experience for Kang Hu as well.
This is because I have rarely fought against a skilled assassin hunter before.
Even though Yuuji was from that group, his meeting with him lasted only briefly.
Even so, it was embarrassing to even call it a fight because it ended with Kang-hu taking a one-sided blow.
Anyway, thanks to Ahn Young-ho’s presence, I was able to avoid borrowing the power of Solarchium in the last dungeon.
It was a moment when I once again felt the value of a skilled healer.
I felt the charm of Ahn Young-ho, a healer who was different from the buffer Park Dong-jae. This guy will continue to grow rapidly in the future.
“Let’s go out. “You should rest now.”
“Yes brother! Shall we go?”
Kang-hoo and Ahn Young-ho each wiped off their sweat and headed out of the dungeon with proud expressions.
The attack was over.
* * *
As soon as he returned to Ricou Tower, Ahn Young-ho met his uncle Fumiya and told him a story about his adventures.
In most cases, Ahn Young-ho had a cool-headed evaluation of not only himself but also his teammates.
Today, there was only a parade of praise for Kanghu, to the point where Fumiya felt a sense of alienation.
Although he had expected it, it seemed that even in the eyes of his nephew, who was known for being strict, there was no flaw in Kanghu.
“There was no need to worry about maintaining bleeding, maximum stacking, and induction of death heal were basic.”
“The two most difficult conditions were basic. “Youngho, I think you must have been very comfortable.”
“My mouth hurts! And he also showed me a way to see my potential as a combat healer!”
“Is that true?”
“He approached me from an emotional perspective rather than a theoretical one, and it surprisingly became a breakthrough.”
“haha. “I didn’t expect that.”
The Ricou Guild has also been making efforts to teach Ahn Young-ho his abilities as a combat healer.
Because they weren’t stupid and had a somewhat established curriculum.
However, despite training using various theories, the ability to use heal in battle was far from developing.
However, after going to the dungeon with Ganghu, although it was weak, aggressive healing became possible.
There is a world of difference between not being able to start at all and getting started.
It was a meaningful event because once a channel of talent was opened, it could be developed through repeated training.
Afterwards, Ahn Young-ho’s ‘praise’ continued.
As Fumiya listened to his nephew, his curiosity about Kanghu deepened.
‘Shin Kang-hoo’s origins became well known because of Eclipse’s extermination order. I was definitely said to be a level 10 hunter when I was in the camp.’
Living in a camp for a long time means that you were kept in captivity because you had no ability to escape.
There is no fool who does not try to escape despite his power. It’s a camp where you never know when you might die.
But one day, he suddenly escaped from the camp and made a major change in his life.
The time it took from escaping the camp to where we are now was months, not years.
It was a rapid growth that could not be understood unless it was an abnormal assumption such as hiding power.
Yes, you can raise your level somehow by giving in 100 times.
Ahn Young-ho was also a case where the guild intensively trained him. The level is forced to be raised.
But abilities and skills are different.
The skills and abilities that Ganghu now possessed were not something that could be built up in just a few months.
Just looking at the number and composition of the skills I heard from Ahn Young-ho made me feel ashamed of my own skill window.
In terms of numbers, he was actually weaker than Ganghu. This means that diversity is low.
‘Let’s find a way to hold on to Shin Kang-hu some more.’
Now that the ten requested dungeons have been completed, the point of contact with Ganghu has officially disappeared.
‘Ah, there was an investigation at Sapporo Station.’
Fumiya recalled the data he had handed over to Kanghu a few days ago. Data requested by Kanghu regarding Sapporo Station.
It seemed like he was probably interested in conquering the dungeon there.
However, Ganghu, who has no connections in Japan, would not be able to obtain a license to attack the Sapporo dungeon.
In other words, it comes to the conclusion that Fumiya has no choice but to find himself. This is a very clear connection.
‘You can tie him up with that, and if you present a request to conquer a dungeon that requires a bleeding dealer…’
First of all, there is a calculation that can keep Ganghu in the Ricou guild even longer.
Since they had established a relationship, Fumiya wanted to instill a good image of Rikou Guild in Kanghu.
Then, even if it is not recruitment, Ganghu can be used in the form of cooperation like an observer.
Externally, Kanghu can create the image that he is a friend of Rikou Guild.
In that case, guilds that do not want to have a conflict with the Ricou guild will not approach Ganghu. You want to avoid elements of unnecessary conflict.
It was Fumiya’s strategic approach.
Giving Hunter his liver and gallbladder out just because he liked him did not go with his beliefs.
With enough consideration, we created a plausible fence so that it would appear that the Hunter was on the same side as the Ricou Guild.
That was the first plan.
* * *
Same time.
After taking a longer shower than usual, Kang-hoo shook off his wet hair with a flushed face.
Then, he took out the material that Fumiya had given him a few days ago.
All the information about the dungeon near JR Sapporo Station that I requested earlier.
It was organized so thoroughly that there were no omissions or lack of explanation.
“Now I can see it clearly.”
Looking at the attached data, including photos and videos, a dungeon with an imbalance point was identified.
‘Inside a gloomy dungeon next to a building that gets no sunlight all day.’
It was a search based on memories left only in print in the original work, but the data was so detailed that I was able to find it right away.
This is because there was actually a phrase like this in the dungeon description.
– This dungeon was nicknamed the shade dungeon because it did not receive much sunlight.
The negative energy is very strong, so there is a superstition that it has a strong ominous energy, so the number of attempts by hunters to attack it is always low.
This is a result that is much easier to find than if you went and saw it with your own eyes and tried to sell it. Once again, I was able to realize the information power of the Ricou Guild.
“There is no way for me to break through, and in the end I have no choice but to borrow Fumiya’s connections. “I don’t think they’ll just give it away.”
Kanghu thought while holding his smartphone.
Although Fumiya is kind to himself, he is definitely not the type to give things away without meaning.
If he had been that kind of person, Ricou’s guild would not have risen to its current position, number one in the Kansai region.
He is a person who makes sure to give and take.
This Dark Age dungeon attack also seems to have been a one-sided thank you and consideration for saving Ahn Young-ho.
In fact, if you look at it, there was also a meaning in making it circulate old dungeons that had not been properly conquered for a long time.
In addition, some information was leaked to the outside world, making it seem like Ganghu was quite close to the Ricou Guild.
Because the Ricou guild was so valuable, Kanghu tolerated it, but Fumiya also had a clear strategy of his own.
I call Fumiya while the dial tone rings.
Ganghu suddenly remembered that he had never seen the master of the Ricou Guild.
It is rarely mentioned externally. Just like Eclipse.
There, too, Kang Dong-hyun, who is said to be ranked third, is always mentioned, but there is no information about his higher rank.
– Yes, this is Fumiya.
“This is Shin Kang-hoo.”
Just then the call was connected.
There was no need to exchange unnecessary rhetoric, so I brought up the topic right away.
“I want to conquer the shadow dungeon near Sapporo Station. “Can you please let me have a leg?”
– As you know, the Sapporo area is controlled by the Jigoku Guild. It’s a hegemonic guild.
In Japan, the number one guild in a region is usually called the hegemony. That seems to be a familiar expression.
Jigoku, when translated into Chinese characters, means hell, so the name gave off a somewhat unfriendly odor.
– It’s difficult using normal methods, but it might be possible if you use my name.
Gives a speculative answer rather than a definite answer. This means that there is a separate condition hidden within.
It will change to possible only if conditions are met. Until then, it will forever be a realm of ‘possibility.’
Anyway, we know each other very well.
I didn’t want to lose strength for no reason. Since interests and needs are aligned, there is no need to weigh the issue.
Kanghu immediately asked back.
“What can I do for you?”