The Genius Assassin Who Takes it All Chapter 253

Episode 253: The Thousand Killer (5)

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A lot of talk was exchanged between the two.

Sometimes there was a gentle conversation, but sometimes there were provocative stories that would make the old man of heaven react sharply.

Kang Hu was always courteous to the old man, but he did not hold back or hide what he wanted to say.

I was not intimidated by the angry voice of the 100-year-old veteran. Because I knew he wasn’t raising his voice maliciously.

Rather, the Cheonsalnosu was closer to raising his voice and observing Ganghu’s reaction and expression.

It’s a matter of seeing how well this guy distributes things, how sly he is, and whether his opinions are clear.

It seemed like a comfortable place for conversation, but in reality, the test was still going on here.

There was nothing difficult for Kang-hu since he continued to speak his thoughts as they were.

Even the 1000-year-old monk felt the unvarnished sincerity in Kang Hu’s words.

I felt like I was seeing myself in my younger days, like a replica.

I treat my seniors and teachers with respect and always say what I want to say. And don’t back down.

Every time I saw Kang-hu, I felt like I was seeing my past self, so it felt strange but good.

I thought I would feel dirty when I saw a guy who looked like me, but instead I felt friendly.

The thousand-year old monk asked.

“Let’s change the question. “What do you want to learn from me?”

“What do you want to teach?”

Questions come back as questions.

Since this was a question I had decided on and had decided on an answer to, the 1000-year-old veteran answered right away.

“I want to increase your aggression.”

“What do you mean by aggression?”

Kanghu tilted his head.

I thought I was still taking an aggressive enough position, but it doesn’t seem to be the case in his eyes.

“Now that you are trying to cover both offense and defense, your spear has become relatively dull. “You probably don’t know.”

“yes. “In fact, I thought I was sharper than before.”

“It is true that your defensive ability is far superior to that of other assassins and that you have good skills.”

“….”

“But ultimately, being an assassin is a job that ends when you kill the opponent at close range. “It is better to peel an apple with a sharp knife than to peel it with a dull knife, which will preserve the flesh and taste better.”

“Hmm… I want it all, so paradoxically it’s true that I don’t have it all.”

Kanghu admitted.

Even in the test of the 1000-year-old veteran, there was definitely a situation where he could have been more aggressive.

What if there was no Infinite Wall?

Since there was no one he could trust, even if it became dangerous, he would have stepped forward and found a way to respond.

However, since I had faith in the Infallible Wall, I focused on defense and took a passive position.

The Cheonsalnosu was pointing out this very point.

“Faith gives confidence, but sometimes that direction does not suit the situation. “If you were to show me the skills you showed me earlier, the situation would have resolved more quickly if you had tackled it proactively from the beginning.”

“I understand what you mean.”

“I’m the type of person who prefers to stab twice rather than block once and stab once. “I will focus on that and teach you.”

Kang-hu felt good because his words sounded like he was trying to awaken the beast’s instincts.

The essence of an assassin is attack.

Defense is a secondary concept and cannot be the foundation and center. I strongly agreed with the theory of the Cheonsalnosu.

The old man drank all the tea he had filled in his cup in one go.

He even cleared his throat and cleared his voice as if he was trying to say something with force.

“It was called Shin Ganghu.”

“yes.”

“Do you really want to be my disciple?”

“As I said before, I have been looking for a teacher who can teach me for a long time.”

“Then I want to promise you one thing. “I’m not going to hand you a contract or ask you to swear a blood oath, but I want to receive your heart’s promise.”

“Please speak.”

“Would you like me to be your first and last teacher for the rest of your life? “Then I will accept you as my disciple.”

“I will.”

“You answer without hesitating even for a second.”

“yes. “I thought that way from the beginning.”

Kang Hu’s words were sincere.

Except for the assassin of the original, there was no one who wanted to learn as an assassin.

There are many skilled assassins all over the world who can provide reference or bring some good points… but

the assassin who wanted to learn from beginning to end was the only assassin. It will continue to be so.

“good night. Then, as soon as I return to China, I will teach and guide you wherever I want.”

“What are you going to China for?”

“Originally I came here to travel, but I was captured by that guy and wasted my time purifying bile.”

“Ah…”

“If I’m going to stay in Korea for a while, I need to make some preparations. There is a lot to take care of. “There are people who need to be brought in.”

“All right.”

The person who needs to be brought in is probably the person who guards the living quarters of the Elder Beast.

Just like Moon Hyeong-seo and Hwang Bo-hye in Yuri Land, there is a confidant by the side of the old man who lives a long life.

“Let’s officially establish the relationship between teacher and disciple as soon as I return. “I want to make a difference for you.”

“I will also do my best to live up to expectations. thank you “I will do my best to keep my name from being tarnished.”

“That’s right. The moment you poop on my face, your life will end as well. Do you understand?”

“of course.”

Although it was only for a moment, Kang Hu saw a smile appear on the mouth of the old man of a thousand years and then disappear.

Before I met him, I thought he was a cold-blooded person without blood or tears.

When I first met him, I realized that he had many emotional aspects and that his tone of expression was different every time. Is it lively?

He had a different side from his always dry appearance. They didn’t have similar personalities.

I was shaking.

What does it really feel like to have a talented person as your teacher?

How much joy does the confidence that you can learn no matter what you do bring you?

Kang Hu quickly wanted to learn from the old master of the 1000s.

I was prepared to face any hardship if I could become a better assassin than I am now.

It was a fighting spirit that I never gave up from the moment I opened my eyes to this world.

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When K heard the old man’s confirmation that he had decided to become a priest, his eyes welled up with tears as if he was filled with emotion.

In K’s eyes, the 1000-year-old was as lonely as Kang-hu. He was also a person who always wanted to be alone.

I was glad that such an old monk had a disciple with whom he could communicate openly.

“It’s not even menopause and you’re crying with tears in your eyes?”

“Brother, please give me a chance to capture the emotion… If you do that, the tears will come right out.”

“Don’t cry, but find out in advance where you can stay when I contact you again from China.”

“of course. You had a hard time too. “I’m glad my thoughts weren’t in vain.”

“thank you. Thanks to your consideration, I was able to open a new path. “I’m very nervous.”

I was really nervous.

It was not a tremor of fear or panic, but a pleasant tremor of unpredictable anticipation.

at that time.

The thousand-year-old old man looked at the bracelet on Kang Hu’s wrist and then frowned slightly and asked.

“It looks like a modification item. Right?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“It feels like an item I got from that guy Kim Shin-ryeong. Am I correct in my guess?”

“you’re right.”

“What’s the relationship?”

“I give advice on training summoned animals, and on the other hand, I ask them to craft special materials, and so on.”

“Hmm…”

“It has no other meaning other than finding ways and means for me to become stronger.”

Although he knew of Cheonsalnosu’s hostile feelings toward Kim Shin-ryeong, Kang-hu did not intentionally lie.

I know it’s meaningless anyway. It is better to be honest and show it as it is.

After hearing Kang Hu’s answer, the Cheonsal Veteran also did not raise any further issues. Rather, he changed the topic.

“I felt it from the first time I saw it. “The flow of magical power sucked into you is unusual.”

“Can I explain?”

K asked, looking at Kanghu.

This is because he was able to explain Ganghu’s ‘congenital mana hypersensitivity’ in a more theoretical and easier way.

Ganghu nodded.

Afterwards, a series of conversations took place.

The efforts Kanghu and K have made so far, the failed processes, and even the ways to try again.

The old man who had been listening without missing a beat made a bitter expression when K’s explanation ended.

“I can’t figure out a solution for this part at all. “It seems like the biggest mutant among all mutants.”

“Yes, brother. However, if you can handle it well, it will become an advantage and characteristic that can be connected to the best skills like now.”

“I will also think about this and research it. The ability to absorb magical energy… I’m jealous. “I’m not mocking you, so don’t misunderstand.”

“of course.”

Ganghu nodded.

I don’t want a solution.

It was enough to simply worry about the characteristics that one possesses that are both an advantage and a handicap.

What if instead of treating congenital mana hypersensitivity, you lose the trait?

Kang-hu had no intention of ever receiving treatment. You cannot give up the characteristics that are your identity.

After the short and deep meeting between the old man and K, the three parted ways again.

The 1000-year old man immediately boarded a plane to China, and K disappeared to take care of the backlog.

Kang Hu also returned to Seoul.

Just then, a call came from the Guru Guild. Since preparations for conquering the dungeon are over, I ask for some time.

Since the schedule went smoothly according to the route, there was no free time, which was nice.

Kang-hoo, who returned to Seoul Station in a safety limousine, immediately prepared to go to Jeju Island.

I just finished contacting Park Dong-jae, so I can move on right away.

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Around that time.

‘Is it the abyss or ground zero?’

Kim Hee-woon, who confirmed that Kang-hu had returned to Seoul in a safe limousine, compiled the details of his following.

It was confirmed that he had previously secretly followed Kang-hoo and departed from Seoul Station in a safety limousine.

Since we were moving towards a direction where there was no traffic, we had to stop following the car midway. Because there was a fear of being discovered.

So I was waiting, thinking I would return to Seoul Station, but I returned earlier than expected.

There must be a good reason to travel in a safety limousine.

So Kim Hee-un was specifying two places that Kang-hu had visited. It was the abyss and ground zero.

Since Ganghu did not have a place to stay, his movements were not popular. This is the most shitty situation from a tailing standpoint.

‘It would be a good idea to start by investigating the limousine driver. At least I’ll know where I’ve been.’

Kim Hee-un planned to find connections or related people rather than just chasing after Kang-hu.

If you know what kind of people you interact with, it is easy to infer his tendencies or what he pursues.

for example.

‘If you have a connection to the abyss, you won’t have anything to say even if you die.’

This means that you could be identified as an enemy. Because the Purification Guild’s biggest enemy is the abyss.