Chapter 31 –  Random Box

[You have used a Low-grade Random Box.]

[You have acquired an Old Iron Armor.]

[Congratulations!]

‘Old Iron Armor?’

In the inventory, a piece of armor had appeared in place of the vanished random box.

‘It’s a D-grade junk item?’

The Old Iron Armor is the cheapest item among D-grade armors.

It’s worth only 16 million won if sold.

Considering each random box costs 100 million, this didn’t even cover the cost.

‘I can’t believe I got a dud…’

The disappointment was as great as the expectation.

‘I thought the charm would work…’

It was too early to give up.

He had only opened one so far.

Min Do-jun composed himself and touched another box.

‘Use.’

[You have used a Low-grade Random Box.]

[You have acquired Skill Book: Death Swing.]

[Congratulations!]

This time, it was a skill book.

A D-grade skill book used by axe warriors, priced at 9 million won.

A skill utterly useless to Min Do-jun.

‘Even worse than before…’

After opening two 100 million won boxes, he had only gained 25 million won worth of items.

It was a huge loss.

‘Even if items from D-grade to B-grade can appear, this is too much…’

Suddenly, an unpleasant memory surfaced.

Those times when only low-level items came out of every random box he opened.

‘This is why I avoided random boxes…’

He briefly considered stopping now and reselling the remaining random boxes.

‘I still have two left, so I could at least save 200 million.’

On the other hand, another thought occurred to him.

‘No, maybe this time an item that could make up for the losses might appear…’

Just one decent B-grade weapon could not only cover the costs but also make up for all previous losses.

‘It’s worth a try.’

Min Do-jun used the third random box.

And then.

[You have used a Low-grade Random Box.]

[You have acquired a Poisoned Dagger.]

[Congratulations!]

He was able to get the weapon he had hoped for.

However.

‘A D-grade weapon…’

It was an item worth only 20 million won if sold.

‘So I’ve made 45 million won from opening three boxes?’

Min Do-jun let out a wry laugh.

It was ridiculous that he had spent 300 million and couldn’t even recover 50 million.

‘How come only D-grade items are coming out? Wasn’t it supposed to go up to B-grade? Sigh…’

He couldn’t help but sigh.

‘This is why you shouldn’t rely on luck.’

There was one more random box left, but he didn’t feel like using it.

He had already given up hope on the lucky charm.

‘But there’s still one left, should I use it?’

With a sense of resignation, Min Do-jun touched the box.

‘Use.’

[You have used a Low-grade Random Box.]

[You have acquired Skill Book: Ghost Wolf Summon.]

[Congratulations!]

‘Huh? What did I acquire?’

Min Do-jun doubted his eyes and opened the information window.

[Skill – Ghost Wolf Summon]

-Grade: B

-Effect: Summons a ghost wolf.

-Usage Restriction: Level 500 or higher

-Description: A secret technique said to have been left by Clark, the Summoner of Death. It follows its master well.

Finally, the B-grade item he wanted had appeared.

However, the value of this skill book was on a different level from other skill books.

‘To think that an item dropped by a named boss from a B-grade dungeon, and a hidden dungeon at that, would appear…’

Hidden dungeons are not unique.

The same types of dungeons are spread throughout the world, just in different locations.

The B-grade hidden dungeon called Ghost Island was no exception.

‘But named bosses are different.’

While there are many duplicate hidden dungeons, there’s only one named boss.

Clark was the single named boss that appeared in Ghost Island.

‘To think that a skill book given by such a being would come out of a random box…’

It was astounding, but not incomprehensible.

Even before the regression, there were a few hunters who used ghost wolves.

Though they could be counted on one hand.

‘Does that mean the other two, except for one, obtained it through random boxes?’

Even so, the probability of it appearing in a random box was extremely low.

Many people opened random boxes, but only two had appeared throughout the 20-year history of monster hunting.

‘To think that I’d hit a probability that occurs once every 10 years…’

The dumbfounded feeling lasted only for a moment.

‘This is great. With a ghost wolf, getting revenge will be much easier.’

Considering the skills and capabilities of the ghost wolf, it would be a great help in future endeavors.

‘I didn’t even expect much, but something incredible came out.’

Life finally returned to Min Do-jun’s face, which had been on the verge of despair.

Seeing this in the rearview mirror, Park Dong-yun asked.

“Hunter-nim. Did you open the random boxes?”

“Yes.”

“Judging by your expression, something good came out, right?”

“Yes. Something quite useful came out.”

“Oh, I’m glad it turned out well for you.”

It wasn’t just good; it was incredibly valuable beyond measure.

‘I should learn this skill as soon as I reach level 500.’

Usually, the level restriction for B-grade skills is 750.

However, Ghost Wolf Summon only has a usage restriction of level 500 despite being B-grade.

‘I’ll kill Kang Cheol-gyu after learning this skill.’

The plan was brought forward, but it also meant that growth would be accelerated.

“We’ve arrived.”

Shortly after, the two arrived at Seo-oreung Park in Goyang City.

[Seo-oreung Tarantula Dungeon]

-Difficulty: C

-Personnel Limit: 3 people

-Entry Restriction: Level 350 or higher

-Conquest Goal: Escape from the Tarantula’s Cave

-Failure Penalty: Random stat decrease by 3

-Time Limit: 4 hours

-Time remaining until dungeon break: 88 hours 1 minute 2 seconds

The entry level for the Tarantula Dungeon is 350.

However, the appropriate level is as high as 500.

That’s how difficult it is.

There were even occasional fatalities.

“Hunter-nim. When do you expect to come out?”

Despite knowing this fact, Park Dong-yun’s face showed no sign of worry.

“An hour? Two hours?”

He expected Min Do-jun to clear it quickly as usual.

But an unexpected answer came from Min Do-jun’s mouth.

“It’ll take about 4 hours.”

“Uh… that long?”

Four hours meant using up the entire time limit.

“Yes. I’m planning to come out as late as possible.”

Min Do-jun intended to come out late on purpose.

Because the dungeon’s conquest goal wasn’t simply to defeat the monster.

‘If the conquest goal is to escape the dungeon, there’s no reason to clear it quickly.’

There’s nothing to gain by escaping quickly.

To gain experience and items, one had to defeat the monsters after all.

‘I also need to get two spider venoms.’

There was no reason to come out early.

Park Dong-yun, belatedly realizing this fact, clapped his hands.

“You’re planning to hunt as long as possible, right? I understand. I’ll wait patiently.”

“Then, I’ll be going.”

Min Do-jun, equipped with his gear, disappeared into the dungeon.

But he didn’t know.

The fact that Chae So-hyun had been watching until just moments ago.

* * *

While the setting had been a forest until now, this time it was a cave.

A dark cave with stalactites hanging from the ceiling.

In a place where he couldn’t see an inch in front of him, the first thing Min Do-jun did was cast a skill.

‘Charge Lightning.’

Lightning was generated above his head and then rose to the ceiling, illuminating the area.

Min Do-jun was controlling it with the Magic Control Gauntlet he had equipped as soon as he reached level 350.

‘To think it can be controlled by thought alone. How convenient.’

The Magic Control Gauntlet, obtained from the maze dungeon, is an item that allows magic to be controlled by thought alone.

The description said it required proficiency, but Min Do-jun handled the lightning skillfully.

It was the result of a bit of practice before entering the dungeon.

‘It’s not that difficult.’

The lightning moved in a zigzag pattern, sweeping through the cave.

He had barely practiced, yet he was already accustomed to it.

Wooong-

After buffing his sword, he slowly moved forward.

Using the lightning as a torch, Min Do-jun looked around.

‘They should be somewhere around here.’

Nothing was visible.

That was the nature of tarantulas.

They hide somewhere, not revealing themselves.

And then.

Chwiririk-

Just like now, they shoot spider webs.

Pajiijik-

Fortunately, the spider web didn’t reach Min Do-jun.

He quickly moved the lightning to block it.

‘The reaction speed is good.’

The lightning reacted faster than he thought.

Chwirit-

Once again, a spider web flew from somewhere.

Pajijik-

Under Min Do-jun’s control, the lightning blocked the spider web.

Chwirik- Chwirik! Chwirik!

Spider webs flew consecutively, but each time Min Do-jun deflected them all with the lightning.

‘It feels like playing catch.’

Thanks to the lightning, not a single spider web touched Min Do-jun’s body.

It was an invaluable shield.

‘There’s nothing as annoying as getting caught in a spider web.’

The tarantula’s spider web is made of a viscosity that can bind even a bull.

It takes several seconds for even 500-level hunters with high strength to break free.

Therefore, the moment you’re caught, your movement is severely restricted, which directly leads to death.

‘If you can’t break free quickly, you’ll just become the tarantula’s prey.’

The moment you’re caught in the web, the tarantula appears and bites your head off.

That’s why in the Tarantula Dungeon, you always need to be vigilant and watch carefully where the spider webs are coming from.

‘And you need to block them with magic.’

The weakness of the spider web is that it’s vulnerable to flame and electric magic.

Chwiririk-

Pajik-

Chwiririk-

Pajijik-

That’s why, despite numerous spider webs flying at him, Min Do-jun was able to maintain his intact state.

He was blocking each one with lightning.

Tadadat-

Min Do-jun ran towards where the monster was.

He could pinpoint the tarantula’s location through the flying spider webs.

‘There it is.’

Sure enough, he saw a spider hanging from the ceiling.

A creature with a body as big as a bull, somehow clinging there.

Since it was out of sword reach, he launched the lightning at it.

Pajiijijik!

Kiit!

The tarantula screamed and fell to the floor.

As Min Do-jun rushed towards it.

Chwirit!

Another tarantula shot a web.

A defenseless situation without Charge Lightning.

But.

Hwaruruk-

The spider web didn’t reach Min Do-jun.

The Fire Blast he had created in anticipation instantly melted the web.

Protecting his back with a fiery gust, Min Do-jun ran towards the fallen spider.

‘Enchant Sword.’

Huuk-

As the flame attribute transferred, the blade glowed red.

Seogek!

Kiiik!

He cut off the spider’s legs and.

Swung his sword towards its head.

Peogek-

Kieeee!

After pulling out the embedded sword, he finished it off with Fire Blast.

Hwarurururuk-

Kiiiiii!

The tarantula, weak to fire, died screaming.

[Experience +2,640]

At that moment, another spider web flew from somewhere, but.

Pajijik-!

He simply blocked it with Charge Lightning, which had come off cooldown.

‘Over there.’

Min Do-jun immediately lunged in the direction the web had come from.

Kieeee!

The tarantula’s scream filled the cave.

* * *

Buuung-

As soon as Chae Sohyeon saw Min Do-jun enter the dungeon, she left her position.

And made a phone call.

“Team leader.”

-Yes. Did you see where he went in?

“Yes. But… something’s a bit strange.”

-What is it?

“Aren’t dungeons supposed to be entered in parties?”

-That’s right.

“But Hunter Min Do-jun went in alone.”

-What? Really?

The superior’s voice was clearly surprised.

-He must be very confident. Did he go into the Little Snake Dungeon?

“No. He entered the Tarantula Dungeon in Seo-oreung Park.”

-What? Tarantula?

Little Snake and Tarantula are both C-grade monsters, but they’re on different levels.

It’s like comparing level 350 to level 500.

-Are you sure? He went in alone?

“Of course. I saw it clearly.”

-No matter how much he defeated the Armored Mantis, for a hunter who just became C-grade to enter the Tarantula Dungeon alone? Is he crazy?

The superior spent a while exhaling in disbelief.

“Can I return now?”

-Wait a moment.

“Pardon?”

-We need to confirm if Hunter Min Do-jun comes out alive.

“You want me to keep watching?”

-Yes. Stay hidden somewhere suitable and just check if Hunter Min Do-jun comes out.

“And if he doesn’t?”

Not coming out of the dungeon after a while means death.

-Then we’ll have no more business with him.

“And if he does come out?”

-If he comes out…

The superior paused before speaking with an expectant voice.

-It means a legendary hunter has been born.