Chapter 113 – Deal with Black Sea Guild

After ending the call, Ahn Kwang-hyun leaned back comfortably on the sofa.

‘Hehehe, that b*st*rd has no choice but to come.’

With his daughter’s life as collateral, Hwang Ui-chul had to listen to him.

‘Stupid fool. What’s so important about a mere daughter compared to an S-rank weapon. Tsk tsk.’

Having no family himself, he couldn’t understand Hwang Ui-chul, but it didn’t matter.

He just needed to get the sword.

‘He probably hired some nobody hunter to rescue his daughter, but no chance.’

Ahn Kwang-hyun had a special ability.

A trait called ‘Parasite’ that could implant parasites to inflict pain on targets.

With this ability cast, the daughter’s life was essentially in his hands.

That’s why he deliberately stationed B-rank guild members at the cabin loosely.

Even if they took the daughter, it wouldn’t affect his ability to threaten them.

‘Everything’s in the palm of my hand.’

But there was one thing he hadn’t expected.

‘To think Hwang Ui-chul would bring another hunter…’

He had clearly warned he’d tear his daughter to pieces if he didn’t come alone.

Yet for some reason Hwang Ui-chul ignored the warning and brought a hunter.

Some nobody hunter from who knows where.

‘I thought he was obedient but he ignores my words and brings a hunter?’

He wanted to kill the daughter but his trait didn’t work that way.

It could only inflict continuous pain.

‘Well, she’ll die unable to endure if the pain gets severe enough.’

Anyway, it was too early to kill the daughter.

How could he easily kill his only means of obtaining the sword?

‘I’ll kill her after the deal is done.’

Given Hwang Ui-chul’s reaction to his daughter’s suffering, the deal should go smoothly.

The only variable was the hunter Hwang Ui-chul brought.

‘Just who is this nobody from where…’

Though he disparaged him as a nobody, this hunter instantly killed two level 1,300 guild members.

‘Killed them with just one spell too.’

Though the guy didn’t know, Ahn Kwang-hyun could see his subordinates dying.

Because Parasite not only allowed pain control but also sharing the target’s vision.

‘That’s how I heard their conversation in the car too.’

Thanks to implanting it in the daughter, he could eavesdrop on conversations in the car.

Not because of hidden cameras at all.

‘Anyway, I could be in danger if that guy joins in. His magic power is high enough to kill subordinates in one hit.’

Though he didn’t know the nobody hunter’s identity, one thing was certain.

He was a mage with at least 2,000 magic power.

‘At that level, must be over level 2,500.’

Otherwise he wouldn’t confidently attack knowing Ahn Kwang-hyun was over level 2,400.

‘He must have brought him being confident of winning against me.’

Ahn Kwang-hyun clicked his tongue.

Higher level didn’t necessarily mean stronger.

‘Don’t know where he found such a guy but it’s a mistake. Even high level mages are no match for me.’

Though confident of winning one-on-one, there was no reason to engage.

‘Revenge for subordinates? That’s not my concern.’

Ahn Kwang-hyun was a cold-blooded person.

In a situation where he just needed the sword, there was no need to fight a level 2,500 hunter for revenge.

Though this earned him a reputation as ruthless, it was a necessary quality for the Black Sea Guild leader.

‘I just need to get the sword.’

The original plan was to steal the Magic Core from the Order to combine with the sword, but…

‘Someone else took the Magic Core so nothing can be done… At least need to get the sword.’

Securing just the legendary sword was the top priority for now.

‘Fortunate that Hwang Ui-chul cherishes his daughter.’

If Hwang Ui-chul had been estranged from his daughter, kidnapping her would have had no effect.

‘He’ll want to save his daughter so he’ll come alone this time.’

Ahn Kwang-hyun closed his eyes.

Then he shared vision with his subordinates waiting in front of the villa.

This was possible because he had implanted Parasite in all his subordinates too.

‘Should be about time he arrives…’

Sure enough.

Through his subordinates’ vision, he saw Hwang Ui-chul walking this way.

As expected, he was alone.

‘Of course. He has no choice but to come alone.’

Ahn Kwang-hyun rose from his seat with a smirk.

Shouldn’t he go greet his guest?

Coming outside the villa, his subordinates had drawn daggers and were facing off with Hwang Ui-chul.

“Boys, put away the weapons. Why so rude to a guest here to make a deal?”

“Sorry.”

Dismissing his subordinates, Ahn Kwang-hyun stepped forward and stopped at a distance.

He looked around briefly but saw no signs of the nobody hunter following.

Seemed Hwang Ui-chul really came alone.

“You came alone as promised. Well, you had no other choice. Hehehe.”

At Ahn Kwang-hyun’s mockery, Hwang Ui-chul just glared silently.

“Right. I didn’t call you here to chat so let’s get straight to business. Did you bring the sword?”

At those words, Hwang Ui-chul took out a silver longsword from his inventory.

‘So that’s the legendary sword…!’

Glowing even in the dark dawn, it seemed to be the real legendary sword.

Greed flickered in Ahn Kwang-hyun’s eyes.

“Surely it’s not a well-made fake?”

“…”

“In that sense, I should verify if it’s real. Hand over the sword first. I’ll save your daughter after.”

After seeming to hesitate briefly, Hwang Ui-chul threw the sword.

*thud*

Ahn Kwang-hyun lightly caught the sword.

No need to examine if it was genuine.

The information window appeared as soon as he held it.

‘This is real!’

Seeing the tremendous attack power and options, he wanted to use it right away.

But being below the level requirement meant no effects even while holding it.

‘Will have to wait for level 3,000.’

Ahn Kwang-hyun’s mouth split into a wide grin.

Though he couldn’t use it immediately, just having it made him smile.

“Kuk, kuhahahahaha!”

Ahn Kwang-hyun finally burst into loud laughter.

Finally in his hands.

The legendary sword he so desired was in his grasp.

Though he couldn’t use it due to low level, he had obtained the ultimate weapon beyond price.

Thinking that, he couldn’t hold back his laughter.

Hwang Ui-chul’s stupid action also contributed to his amusement.

“Kukukuk! You stupid b*st*rd! Giving up such a precious weapon just to save your daughter!”

Though he mocked heavily, Hwang Ui-chul remained silent.

Just staring with a hardened expression.

Fearing someone might take it, Ahn Kwang-hyun quickly put the sword in his inventory.

“Kuhahaha! Now the sword is mine! No one can take it once it’s in my inventory!”

Ahn Kwang-hyun laughed maniacally as if he owned the world.

That’s when Hwang Ui-chul, who had maintained silence throughout, spoke.

“Keep your promise.”

Even while laughing loudly, Ahn Kwang-hyun didn’t miss those quietly muttered words.

“Promise? What are you talking about? When did we make a promise?”

Ahn Kwang-hyun feigned ignorance with a sly expression.

When Hwang Ui-chul just stared silently, he pretended to remember.

“Ah right. I said I’d remove your daughter’s curse if you handed over the sword? But what to do? I have no intention of removing it.”

Veins bulged on Hwang Ui-chul’s forehead at his smirking expression.

“Stop joking around.”

“I’m not joking? I never intended to keep the promise. Don’t tell me you believed me? The one who kidnapped your daughter?”

Ahn Kwang-hyun wasn’t laughing anymore.

Just clicking his tongue with a contemptuous look.

“Tsk tsk tsk, naive or stupid… I’ve felt this before but how can you be so soft? Believing a kidnapper’s words literally? Wake up, punk. That’s why you get used by me. Well, thanks to that I got the sword nicely. Hehehe.”

“It was a lie?”

“What? That I could remove the curse? That’s true. It would be nothing to remove your daughter’s pain if I wanted. But don’t expect it. Because I won’t.”

“You promised.”

“Promise? I got the sword, why should I keep some promise? Aren’t promises made to be broken? It’s your fault for believing.”

“…”

“And logically, wouldn’t it be troublesome for me if I let you and your daughter live? Killing you here is the wise choice.”

His eyes held killing intent, showing it wasn’t a joke.

“I’ll make good use of the sword. And you die here. Your daughter will die in agony. At least father and daughter won’t be lonely dying together.”

A dagger appeared in Ahn Kwang-hyun’s hand.

His subordinates also drew their daggers.

One level 2,455 and two level 1,500s.

Too much for level 2,020 Hwang Ui-chul to handle.

“Are you really doing this?”

“Why? Don’t want to fight? Then get on your knees and beg.”

“That’s not it, I’m giving you one last chance.”

“Chance? What chance?”

“A chance to beg for your life.”

“Kuhehehe, what a joke…”

That’s when Hwang Ui-chul’s face began to change.

This is when Ahn Kwang-hyun’s laughter started dying down.

“W-what…”

An unprecedented sight was unfolding before his eyes.

Hwang Ui-chul’s face rippled like water and transformed into a different appearance.

“Ch-changing his face…”

Ignoring Ahn Kwang-hyun’s surprise, the man with the changed face spoke:

“I knew you wouldn’t keep your promise.”

Those words surprised Ahn Kwang-hyun again.

Focused only on the deal, he hadn’t noticed, but now hearing it, even the voice wasn’t Hwang Ui-chul’s.

“You’re… that nobody hunter?”

“You know my face?”

Min Do-jun smirked.

“Seems you can not only eavesdrop but see faces too?”

“Wh-what are you?”

“Me?”

*swoosh*

Min Do-jun equipped his gear.

“Won’t tell you, b*st*rd.”