Chapter 114 – An Unbeatable Opponent

Before Min Do-jun disguised himself to meet Ahn Kwang-hyun.

When talking with him on the phone in the car, Min Do-jun realized:

‘Our conversation is being wiretapped.’

Though unsure if hidden cameras were installed or what, one thing was certain.

Conversations in the car were no longer safe.

“In this case I have to go alone. Give the sword back.”

At Hwang Ui-chul’s words, Min Do-jun readily handed over the sword.

*click*

Before getting out of the car, Hwang Ui-chul sighed and looked back.

“Then… please take care of my daughter.”

“…”

Min Do-jun frowned watching Hwang Ui-chul walk weakly into the forest.

Doesn’t he look like someone going to his death?

‘This isn’t right no matter how I think about it.’

Getting out of the car, Min Do-jun belatedly followed Hwang Ui-chul into the forest.

“Teacher.”

“Hm? What is it?”

“I have something to say that should be said here. I think there are listening devices in the car.”

“What? Wiretaps?”

Min Do-jun briefly explained for Hwang Ui-chul who didn’t understand the situation.

“You’re saying he overheard our conversation?”

“That’s not why I followed you.”

“Then? Don’t tell me you’re trying to persuade me?”

“Yes. Nothing will change even if you go, Teacher. It’ll just be a pointless death.”

“We won’t know until we try.”

“One-on-one might be different, but there were other subordinates there too. They must be A-rank hunters.”

“…”

“I know you’re strong, Teacher, but I can’t let you go to such a dangerous place alone. Let me go instead.”

“Da-yeon is in danger. I have to go.”

“Will he remove the curse as promised if you hand over the sword? What if he doesn’t? What will you do then?”

“Then… I’ll have to fight for my life…”

“Either way, you and Da-yeon will be in danger. Rather, I could ambush and subdue them, then threaten them to remove the curse.”

“Will that work?”

“What other choice do we have? This is the best option. Please look at the situation objectively.”

“Hmm…”

Hwang Ui-chul appeared to be considering, suggesting the persuasion was working.

“Right. You’re right. My judgment was clouded because of Da-yeon.”

Nodding in agreement, he placed his hand on Min Do-jun’s shoulder.

“I’ll leave it to you. No, I’m asking you. Please save Da-yeon.”

“I understand.”

“I don’t care if you kill him or not. No, I’d rather you make him die painfully. Tens, hundreds, thousands of times the pain our Da-yeon suffered.”

“I will.”

I wasn’t planning to give him an easy death anyway.

“Teacher, could you give me the sword back just in case? I might be able to use the situation.”

“Really? Alright. Take it if you need it.”

Hwang Ui-chul handed over the sword without hesitation.

“And I need your clothes too, Teacher.”

“Huh? Why my clothes?”

“I can’t explain, but trust me for now.”

At that earnest gaze, Hwang Ui-chul nodded.

“Alright.”

Though unsure why, he exchanged clothes with Min Do-jun.

Whatever it was, it must be to help him.

“Please wait here until I return. There might be hidden cameras in the car. We don’t know how he’ll react if he sees you.”

“Okay, understood. Be careful.”

* * *

Afterwards, Min Do-jun changed his appearance to Hwang Ui-chul and continued the deal with Ahn Kwang-hyun.

He even handed over the legendary sword to see if he would really keep his promise…

But as expected, Ahn Kwang-hyun didn’t keep his word.

‘The sword went into his inventory but it doesn’t matter. I can take it after killing him.’

With the Hunter Slayer trait, Min Do-jun wasn’t worried about losing the sword.

‘Well, I was planning to kill him even without the sword.’

He had no intention of sparing Ahn Kwang-hyun, who was a target for revenge from the start.

That’s why he revealed his disguise.

There was no more meaning in disguise after understanding the enemy’s intentions.

“Wh-what are you?”

“Me?”

Min Do-jun took a combat stance with his Ghost Sword.

“Won’t tell you, bastard.”

“…”

At that provocation, Ahn Kwang-hyun’s eyebrow twitched briefly.

‘This young punk…’

Though anger welled up, Ahn Kwang-hyun was an early hunter with 10 years experience.

He wasn’t amateur enough to fall for provocation.

“I thought the voice was different… How did you change your face? Is that your trait?”

“Will you remove the curse if I tell you?”

“Yes. I’ll remove it.”

“Don’t believe you, idiot.”

“…”

At that crude language, Ahn Kwang-hyun decided to no longer be patient.

“Huhu, fine. If you want to die that badly… Seok-jae, Su-hwan.”

“Yes!”

“Yes!”

“Kill that bastard.”

Two A-rank hunters looked at him with murderous intent then silently vanished.

However, their stealth was useless against Min Do-jun with higher combat power.

*whoosh*

The summoned Fire Blast flew like a snake trailing its tail.

*whoosh*

Though it flew precisely toward the guild members, they had already avoided it using Shadow Step.

*swoosh*

The moment the two appeared behind Min Do-jun to execute throat slitting.

“Been waiting.”

Min Do-jun, who had already applied buffs and prepared, swung his sword.

‘Magnum Burst.’

*boom*

The guild members were blown back by the fan-shaped flames.

“Urrrgh!”

“My-my legs…”

Being A-rank hunters they survived, but their bodies weren’t intact.

But that was only momentary.

*whoosh*

Wind blades flew without giving them time to rest, severing the guild members’ heads.

*slash* *slash*

*thud* *thud*

[You have killed Hunter Lee Seok-jae.]

[Stolen trait ‘Agility Enhancement’.]

[Stolen 7 equipment items.]

[You have killed Hunter Park Su-hwan.]

[Stolen trait ‘Slightly Fast Growth’.]

[Stolen 8 equipment items.]

Though notifications appeared in succession, Min Do-jun’s gaze was fixed on Ahn Kwang-hyun.

Now wasn’t the time to leisurely check traits.

A situation where they could clash at any moment.

But Ahn Kwang-hyun didn’t attack.

Seeing his subordinates die in less than 10 seconds made him hesitate to attack rashly.

‘Killing two A-rank hunters instantly…’

He expected the hunter before him to be strong, but not to this degree.

That wasn’t the only surprise.

‘The corpses disappear?’

Like some magic trick, the bodies were vanishing.

Only clothes and belongings remained.

‘Not just changing faces but can make corpses disappear too…’

The more he saw, the more amazing the ability seemed.

Even more than his own Parasite trait.

‘If possible, I’d want to switch traits.’

It was that desirable an ability for an assassin.

‘But he wasn’t a mage. Ridiculous.’

Though he used magic making him think he was a mage, the opponent held a sword.

‘A magic swordsman?’

Though he’d never seen one, he’d heard of such a class.

Some had attempted it in the past.

‘But it was proven inefficient since all stats needed raising evenly?’

Anyway, it was good he sent subordinates first to assess the opponent.

If he had rushed in rashly, he might have been done for too.

Though uncertain, the hunter before him seemed to have skill equal to or slightly above his own.

‘So that’s why he was so confident.’

Ahn Kwang-hyun looked at Min Do-jun differently.

“What are you just watching for? Come at me.”

Even at Min Do-jun’s words, Ahn Kwang-hyun didn’t move readily.

He had somewhat finished assessing the enemy’s strength.

‘I might lose if I’m not careful.’

Having already obtained the sword, was there any need to risk danger?

Ahn Kwang-hyun instead stepped backward.

‘I have the Sprint skill.’

If he used the movement speed increasing skill to flee at full power, no hunter could catch him no matter their level.

Just as Ahn Kwang-hyun finished calculating and tried to turn to escape.

[Grrrr!]

A suddenly appearing wolf tried to tear at his head.

“What! Get away!”

As he startled and waved his hand, trying to use Sprint as planned.

[Awoooooo!]

When Ghost Wolf’s howling rang out, Ahn Kwang-hyun’s steps stopped.

His head turned briefly toward the ghost wolf at the taunt effect-containing howl.

Min Do-jun wouldn’t miss that momentary opening.

“Where do you think you’re going.”

Min Do-jun closed the distance instantly and swung his Ghost Sword.

*whoosh*

But it only cut empty air.

Because Ahn Kwang-hyun barely managed to use Shadow Step right before the sword hit.

‘In that case, I’ll kill him.’

Taking Min Do-jun’s back, he swung his dagger.

The assassin’s signature skill – Throat Slash.

A skill that deals double damage when used from behind, one success could determine victory.

However, Ahn Kwang-hyun overlooked something.

The fact that Min Do-jun wasn’t easy enough to fall for such an obvious attack.

*whoosh*

While ducking his head to avoid the attack, he thrust the Ghost Sword transformed into a spear behind him.

*stab*

“Ugh!”

Ahn Kwang-hyun, who exposed his side from dodging late, quickly retreated.

‘A spear all of sudden…’

He thought the main weapon was a sword, but suddenly pulling out a spear was confusing.

But it was too early to be surprised.

*swoosh*

The spear instantly changed to a bow and an arrow flew.

*clang*

Though he barely deflected it with his dagger, the distance between them closed in that gap.

*boom*

“Urgh!”

The suddenly transformed hammer crushed his foot.

Though he tried to escape enduring the pain, the other’s spear chased like a snake.

*stab* *stab*

Holes opened in his shoulder and arm.

Even cornered, Ahn Kwang-hyun was busy trying to escape.

‘What kind of weapon is this?’

He couldn’t figure out how to deal with a weapon changing form before his eyes.

In his 10 years experience, he’d never faced an opponent like this.

Never had this kind of fight either.

*boom*

“Urrrgh!”

Ahn Kwang-hyun was blown back by Min Do-jun’s two-handed sword.

Though he blocked with his dagger, his wrist felt broken.

‘…Insane strength.’

The opponent had the advantage in every aspect – strength, agility, everything.

His proficiency with all weapons was also incredibly surprising.

‘I judged wrong.’

He thought they were similar level or slightly stronger, but no.

‘He’s on a completely different level.’

An opponent he could never defeat no matter what.

That was Min Do-jun.

Fear finally appeared in Ahn Kwang-hyun’s eyes.