Episode 248: Flawless Wall (2)
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K thought that the old man’s evil words would continue with the answer that he was not an assassin.
However, the first comment of the old man who spoke after a long silence was different from what he had expected. .
“A mutant disguised as an assassin. “Can I truly accept someone who is not a pure assassin?”
“Brother, but….”
“Wait. “I’m not finished talking.”
If there’s one thing K wanted to say, it’s that the 100% pure assassin is also not a 100% pure assassin.
He also had quite different skills from the assassins, and that was also his identity.
K knew that the old man’s words about being pure-blooded stemmed from his strange sense of inferiority.
It is an ironic situation that the person who advocates purebloodism was not born pureblood.
However, K did not show it because he knew his own wounds were hidden inside.
In any case, because of his distorted purebloodism, Cheonsalnosu did not like Kim Shin-ryeong.
There is no way you will be pleased with her crafting ability to modify items and change their original properties.
The thousand-year-old old man continued speaking.
“You can’t teach without a reason. At the very least, you will have to prove yourself worthy of being taught.”
“Of course, brother.”
“And all the decisions are mine. I will become a teacher for him? no. “He becomes my disciple for me.”
“Isn’t that obvious?”
K set the rhythm.
Even though he said that, K was already convinced that the 100-year old man had feelings for Kang-hu.
This is because he has a unique speaking style that I learned from watching him around for a long time.
The more a celestial old man tries to raise his self-esteem, the more paradoxically it becomes evidence that he is feeling attracted to the other person.
You might say it’s not you, but you can’t make objective judgments about yourself.
At this point, it seemed like everything would go well as long as Kang Hu passed the test of the 100-year old master.
Of course, you will have to give Kang-hu a heads up in advance so that he doesn’t get embarrassed by a sudden test.
K immediately sent a message to Kanghu. Please contact me as soon as you return home.
Since we don’t know how long even a 1000-year-old master will stay in the country, the sooner we can meet, the better.
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After completing the strategy, Kang-hoo and Park Dong-jae went outside and drank a can of beer according to the ‘Park Dong-jae routine’.
There were so many benches around Oslo Cathedral that I was able to sit comfortably anywhere.
In fact, because it was a tourist attraction, there were many tourists who came and took pictures.
Kang-hoo, who took a sip of cool beer, asked Park Dong-jae.
“Dongjae.”
“uh?”
“When are you going to tell me? You must have gotten something inside. “I think I said it was a skill.”
Since Park Dong-jae does not have a hidden skill, there would not have been a notification that Kang-hu obtained a hidden skill.
So Kang-hoo had told Park Dong-jae that he had acquired a good offensive skill.
The existence of hidden skills will become known someday, but there is no need to hasten that date.
“Oops! “Actually, I was a little lost and didn’t even think about telling my brother.”
“I found it strange that we didn’t talk until you came out.”
I burst into laughter.
I wondered what it would be like for a person to become dazed and speechless when something very happy happens.
A living witness is before your eyes.
Park Dong-jae’s gaze was frozen somewhere in the air, probably examining the skills he had acquired.
“I gained a debuff skill.”
“oh?”
It was unexpected.
The reason why buffers and debuffers are distinguished is because skill specialization usually leads in that direction.
In the first place, the basic skill differentiation is different. Buffer steadily gains buff skills with plus elements.
Kang-hoo thought that Dong-jae Park had a high level of perfection in terms of buffs. It’s still ongoing.
But debuff skills are also added here? Its utility value and application ability are greatly improved.
“Plus, skill proficiency is at MAX right from the start. That’s crazy. “This is so crazy!”
Park Dong-jae, whose hands were shaking, had a face that did not know whether he was smiling or crying.
It was so good that I didn’t know what to do, but it was like seeing the expression on their face when they were so moved.
For Ganghu, who sees the effect of Dimension Stealer, the maximum mastery is always the default, so it is not a big deal.
In fact, for most hunters, the maximum proficiency skill was very difficult to create.
You need to use it consistently for a long time and train to be able to create one over several years.
However, since he gained the skill with the highest level of proficiency right from the start, it was no wonder that Park Dong-jae wondered if this was reality.
“What kind of skill is this?”
“Defeatism.”
“The name is unusual.”
It’s an interesting name.
“Once you designate a target, you can continue to weaken its defense, up to a maximum of 50%.”
“Are you crazy?”
The word “crazy” came out of Ganghu’s mouth right away.
Among the debuff skills handled by the debuffer, the one with the highest value is the debuff that reduces defense.
It is abbreviated as the ‘room cutting’ skill, and the reason why this debuff is so valuable is simple.
This is because the stronger the opponent and the higher the level of defense ability or defense skill, the greater the reduction effect.
In this case, due to its good defense ability, it will receive 2 attacks that could end it with 1 damage.
As it has a reduction effect, the shield shield is destroyed faster than before at the same amount of damage.
“If you don’t specify it, it can be used as a wide area. At this time, all enemies in the area are weakened by up to 25%. “For skills, consume magic power first, and if magic power is insufficient, use stamina.”
“This is my graduation from my room.”
“…I can’t believe it, bro. This is all thanks to my brother. I followed my brother and now I’m a huge hit! is not it? “My hands are shaking , my body is shaking,
I feel like I’m just shaking…” Just as Park Dong-jae said, he was trembling without knowing what to do.
As Ganghu said, it was as if he had acquired the best debuff skill that reduces the enemy’s defense.
They say that even if you only pay 10% or 15% of the room savings, it’s a huge hit. It becomes a debuffer that cannot be found because it is missing.
However, Park Dong-jae received 25% in the wide area and 50% in the single area.
“congratulations. “It’s really good.”
They just didn’t name it Hidden Skill, so it wouldn’t be strange to call it Hidden Skill. It’s that much of a scam.
“brother. I really like this. “I will only use this skill for my brother…”
“Enough with the bullshit.”
Kang-hoo blocked Park Dong-jae’s nonsense(?) in advance.
In any case, securing Park Dong-jae’s debuff skill was very good news for Kang-hoo.
Now, if you conquer the dungeon with Park Dong-jae, you can fully expect not only 1+1=2.5 but also 1+1=3.
“Thank you so much, brother. I don’t know anything else, but it’s really thanks to my brother that I got this skill. thank you so much.”
“Practice a lot. “I will use so many debuffs later that it will really suck your spine.”
“I’m going to practice until I can write with my eyes closed. Wow… I don’t think I’ll be able to sleep for the next few days.”
I was proud to see Park Dong-jae at a loss for joy because he had gone beyond the limits of what is generally acceptable.
Building a wall of integrity.
An illustration of easily cutting down monsters or enemies weakened by Park Dong-jae’s room-cutting debuff.
It was a neat and perfect picture that would make you smile just by imagining it.
after.
Kang Hu returned home immediately.
The flight was first class, just like when I came to Norway, thanks to the Guru Guild’s consideration.
On the way back, Kang-hoo continued to sleep to maintain his stamina, but he only slept without eating a single in-flight meal.
So back to Incheon Airport.
I parted ways with Park Dong-jae, saying we would meet next time the Guru Guild asked me to conquer a dungeon.
After confirming that Park Dong-jae was leaving in a limousine, Kang-hoo called K.
– Are you here?
“yes. I just returned home. “What happened?”
– The conversation went well. I think we’ll set up a meeting at my villa. When can you come?
“We leave right from the airport. “The road may be a bit complicated, but we will get there within today.”
– The meeting process won’t be easy. It seems like there’s something I’d like to test on you.
“I’m prepared for that. “It’s not a new thing either.”
– but. It was like that when the spirits met, right? We finally met each other after going through all kinds of pitfalls.
“yes. “Anyway, since I am meeting the elderly, I plan to greet them with the utmost courtesy and care.”
– You know your personality well, right?
“Well, it’s a common characteristic of people of that age.”
Kang-hu knew the character of the Thousand-Salted Man better than anyone else because he modeled it directly from the original work.
He’s the type that tells you everything you need to know even though he’s complaining, and even though he seems to dislike you, he likes you and takes care of you.
When dealing with an old man, it is best to put away unnecessary rhetoric and meaningless flattery.
The way to get his attention is simple. All you have to do is get verified by your skills. That’s it.
– Just come to Seoul Station. I will arrange a safety limousine to take you to Yuri Land from there.
“thank you.”
– See you soon then.
I never thought I would meet a thousand-year-old warrior like this.
In the past, the Thousand Killer was such a skilled assassin that he thought he would use the opportunity to copy skills.
Not only was it good for copying skills, but his value as a teacher was also very high.
In the original work, Jang Si-hwan said, ‘If I were an assassin, I would have asked the 100-year-old veteran to teach me.’ There is even a comment saying:
Moreover, as Ganghu, who was born as an assassin, he couldn’t help but be glad to have a relationship with a thousand-year old master who will teach him profound lessons.
‘It’ll be fun.’
Ganghu’s eyes sparkled.
However, I felt like I had to be very nervous as they said there was a ‘test’ of a 1000-year-old expert.
I wouldn’t test Kang-hoo with the intention of killing him, but if I make even one mistake, my relationship with him will be over.
Ganghu’s steps became busier.
I wanted to meet him immediately.
Meanwhile.
A man who confirmed Kang Hu’s entry into the country was diligently writing something down in a notebook he had brought with him.
Even though I was quite far away from Kang-hoo in the airport, it was easy to recognize him.
This is because the man’s vision was specialized for reconnaissance. It was possible to zoom in and out.
His name is Kim Hee-un.
Chae Gwan-hyung’s direct subordinate and was also the ‘eye’ dispatched to Kang-hoo at the request of Gong Yoo-seok and Go Joo-hee.
His main profession was a warlock like Jang Si-hwan, but he was a special breed that specialized in tailing and reconnaissance.
“Is there any point in following you around like a thief? “If I just killed him, there would be no need to follow him.”
As Chae Gwan-hyeong’s direct subordinate, Kim Hee-un’s thoughts were also extreme.
After all, he couldn’t help but be annoyed at having to keep track of a guy who seemed like nothing special.
“Fuck you. “But if I’m going to criticize you, I’m going to criticize you.”
Kim Hee-un swore and started chasing Kang-hoo from a distance.
You wouldn’t even think that someone would follow you at this distance. I was confident I wouldn’t be caught.