Dungeon Hunter Chapter 41:
Chapter 41-42: Group Training
Exactly one week after the audition .
The day after the results were announced, I ordered Devil Hunters to convene .
‘There is a wide assortment in the group . ’
I looked at Krasla and the six people gathered in front of the guild house early in the morning and nodded .
Four of them were new . They were new hires who passed the recruitment .
There was a reason I gathered them so quickly after the successful candidates were announced . It was possible due to the work I did in advance .
All four of the Awakened were on the verge of failing until I gave them high scores It was natural for them to follow me into Devil Hunters . Although it was only temporary .
This wasn’t a bad thing for them either .
“Captain-nim . Yoo Eun-hye and Lee Ji-hye…ah, no, what should I call you?”
One of the four temporary members said . He was Kim Chun-won .
A bard with a title regarding cursing .
Now he was in his mid-twenties but his mouth couldn’t stop cursing .
“Come . ”
But I didn’t answer and shook my head .
Along with Yoo Eun-hye and Lee Ji-hye, I had the required tournament criteria of 8 people .
I would win the championship with an assortment of people .
Furthermore, the tournament had a significant scale according to Kim Yong-woo . It was the introduction of the first ever rankings and each Awakened had a chance to earn some merits .
If so, I needed to be on top . It would be easier to obtain good Awakened if I was known as the strongest in South Korea .
Victory was quite important but I couldn’t reveal everything . There needed to be an emphasis on human capabilities . I needed to obtain the title of the strongest but I couldn’t move in a manner impossible for humans .
“Captain-nim!”
As expected, it took less than 3 minutes for two women to talk to him .
Yoo Eun-hye and Lee Ji-hye .
At the same time, the four new member swallowed their saliva . Yoo Eun-hye had a youthful cuteness while Lee Ji-hye was an intellectual beauty .
It was no wonder why the men gazed at the rare beauties .
Yoo Eun-hye ran over and lightly hugged me with tears in her eyes .
Jjirak! Jjirak!
I could feel electric currents . Yoo Eun-hye’s passive was triggered .
Now it didn’t even tickle me . I had the Lightning God Technique . Although Lightning God was sleeping, the power was still dwelling inside my body .
Yoo Eun-hye’s passive output wasn’t higher than the power in my blood .
“I knew you were alive!”
Yoo Eun-hye wiped her eyes on my suit .
I had gone back and forth to the dungeon with Yoo Eun-hye many times . Maybe it was because I wasn’t affected by her passive but she carelessly revealed her emotions .
“Welcome back . ”
Lee Ji-hye also made a welcome expression . It seemed like she hadn’t slept as her makeup hid dark circles .
“How have you been doing?”
“Well . ”
“First let’s move to a different place . ”
The eight people needed to gather power .
I forcibly removed Yoo Eun-hye and led them to a pre-reserved cafe .
* * *
A luxurious cafe located on the 2nd floor of a building .
There was a large table in the centre where eight people were sitting . On the table were cups of coffee or drinks and homemade cakes .
He had reserved it for the whole day so including the owner of the cafe, there were only nine people present .
Except for the owner, the other people were the members of Devil Hunters .
“Ya, as expected of Captain-nim! You are really different!”
Kim Chun-won quivered and made a fuss .
In contrast, Yoo Eun-hye, Lee Ji-hye and Krasla’s reactions were calm . It was only renting the cafe .
After the turmoil subsided, I said coldly .
“I think there will be many questions . But first, you guys have joined due to the ranking competition . And of course, I don’t expect a lot from you . ”
Yoo Eun-hye had been trained by entering the dungeon but this time there were four new members . They were tools to fill the insufficient numbers……
What could I expect from those that would be used once and then thrown away?
Of course, their potential was higher than average or they had special skills or titles . If the Devil Hunters were needed for an emergency raid then they would join . They could also fill in the numbers for regular raids .
After watching for a bit, I would decide based on the result whether to temporarily include them or not . Even after the competition was over, there would be a variety of people I could use for temporary work .
The excellent ones could be formally adopted as members but I honestly had no great expectations .
One of the new hires frowned like he was chewing **** .
“Captain-nim . Aren’t your words too severe?”
“You will regret it . We each have our own rhythm as Awakened . ”
Complaints poured out from the new hires .
Yoo Eun-hye and Lee Ji-hye knew my skills to some extent so they kept their mouths shut .
“You would have already been dropped if it wasn’t for me . ”
“……”
The new hires stared dumbly .
I talked with a cold smile .
“However, you can’t just participate using the name of Devil Hunters . You should have basic skills . Starting from tomorrow, I will train you for 3 weeks . This is a confirmed issue and can’t be avoided . ”
The inside of the cafe was quiet .
“It won’t be that . ”
I sipped an Americano while enjoying the aroma .
They had decided to participate but there was no hurry .
It was enough if only Krasla and I participated . Both of our skills would be acknowledged but the entire group Devil Hunters needed to be recognized . It was necessary to make sure the rest of the members were moderately trained .
I put down my cup .
Then Lee Ji-hye who had been looking at me asked .
“Captain-nim . Can you roughly describe the ranking competition?”
It wasn’t a big deal if I told them so I opened up .
“The ranking competition itself is simple . Eight people in a raid group are gathered to fight the opponent . Depending on the results, we will be given a ranking . But this ranking competition isn’t just limited to Heaven’s Will . Famous guilds will be participated so this will have an influence on the future rating of the Awakened in South Korea . ”
Gulp!
The expressions of the new recruits changed . It was the first time they heard about the ranking competition involving other famous guilds .
“…We will unconditionally win . ”
Lee Ji-hye determined the contents of my words and said with a sigh .
“By the way, who is the person next to Captain-nim?”
Yoo Eun-hye who had been watching quietly asked about Krasla . They wondered about the man with black skin .
“Krasla will train you . His primary weapon is a spear but he can use other battle techniques . ”
“It is good to meet you . I am Krasla . ”
Krasla spoke for the first time .
The eyes of the members widened . It was surprising to hear Korean spoken in that voice . Dark elves often had a beautiful voice and Krasla did as well .
“Wah! You have an amazing voice!”
Yoo Eun-hye spoke her honest opinion .
“Are you sure of his skills? He seems to be lacking spirit!”
But voice didn’t have anything to do with capabilities .
Kim Chun-won shrugged .
Krasla seemed quite thin . This was also the nature of the dark elves . Even if they exercised, they wouldn’t gain muscles . Krasla didn’t budge . He continued sitting silently like a stone statue .
I just laughed .
“You will see tomorrow . ”
He wouldn’t be able to say such words after a day .
One million copies of Kim Chun-won couldn’t even compare to one Krasla .
I had time to relax after that statement . The atmosphere quickly became harmonious with occasional laughter .
But my ears could already hear their screams .
* * *
A pension in Ganwong-do, Chuncheon .
Behind the blue mountains and rippling river existed a well-appointed open air training ground for Devil Hunters .
Everyone cried out ‘Wow!’ from the clean air and vast nature as they slept overnight . But that good time passed quickly .
The moment they changed into comfortable clothes, their **** began .
Krasla greeted the new members while holding a red spear!
He said with no expression .
“Bring out your weapons . ”
“What did you say?”
Kim Chun-won was a bard but he had a dagger at his waist and the other members also brought out their weapons .
“First I will see your skills . And any person that manages to hurt me will be excluded from training in the future!”
“You! What a ridiculous guy . ”
Kim Chun-won licked his dagger with his tongue . He was feigning an evil impression . The action was meant to intimidate .
Of course, Krasla was still expressionless .
“Don’t get excited . As Captain-nim pointed out, your capabilities are insignificant . First of all, I’ll check the magic……”
Lee Ji-hye calmly analyzed the situation . Then all of a sudden, Kim Chun-won took off his jacket and rushed forward with madness in his eyes .
“You cocky bastard! I will kill you, you fucker!”
He sliced all around the upper body!
Kim Chun-won used the momentum .
His first performance of licking the dagger seemed to have failed . But he couldn’t see the body anymore . He hadn’t expected it after rushing with the dagger .
However, he didn’t know about Krasla’s strength .
Ppak!
“Keheok!”
Kim Chun-won spun 360 degrees and fell to the floor . Krasla had struck him hard in the legs .
“Don’t get excited……”
Lee Ji-hye sighed .
Krasla moved fiercely like a hurricane .
“Get ready everyone! Water Sphere!”
Chwahak!
Her occupation was a water magician .
Water flew from Lee Ji-hye’s staff and smashed into Krasla .
The remaining three members attacked with their weapons but it was already one step too late .
Ppak! Ppak! Ppak!
The sound of popping occurred three times until only Krasla and Lee Ji-hye were standing .
It happened in the blink of an eye! An overwhelmingly ridiculous situation .
Lee Ji-hye had a bemused expression before she laughed and lay down her staff .
“I surrender . ”
At the same time, there was one person missing .
‘She is needed . Where has she gone?’
The captain had gone somewhere separately with Yoo Eun-hye . At this moment, Lee Ji-hye felt envious .
Then Krasla looked at Lee Ji-hye and clicked his tongue .
“You can’t do that!”
* * *
At the same time .
I was at the foot of a valley with Yoo Eun-hye .
“The water is clear . Captain-nim, take a look at this . ”
Yoo Eun-hye enthusiastically watched the water bubbling in the water .
She would receive training with the members but something needed to be done first .
Right now she couldn’t control the passive skill ‘Electric Current (N)’ . I wondered if it was possible with the Lightning God Technique .
Additionally, the valley was very rich in lightning attribute .
Usually more than 3 sides of the valley were blocked so there were many cases of the energy emitted from a lightning storm being trapped . There was a high probability that I could find the answer here .
The residual lightning energy in the valley would have a synergy effect .
“Yoo Eun-hye . We didn’t come here to play . ”
“Hik! I understand! But why did you only take me?”
Yoo Eun-hye smiled and playfully asked .
There were multiple occasions of hunting in the dungeon but there was no sign of that this time .
I spoke like it wasn’t a big deal .
“From now on, you will see your passive skill Electric Current . ”
“I have a passive skill?”
Yoo Eun-hye asked with confusion .
There was nothing to hide so I spoke the truth .
“Recently I mastered a lightning skill . I should be able to match the wavelength of that skill with Electric Current . If it works then the trigger of your passive will disappear . ”
“Really? So now you are a lightning skill user! Ah, it is like that . What are you going to do Captain-nim? Will you hold my wrist like in martial arts novels? No . Then there would be no need for you to take me to a place like this . ”
Yoo Eun-hye spat out words quickly .
I stared at Yoo Eun-hye’s face .
“First of all, take it off . ”
“Oh, so I need to take it off . Take off……”
Yoo Eun-hye suddenly retreated with surprise . She hid her **** with both hands and glared at me .
“I’m disappointed, you’ve been so bad Captain-nim!”
“I don’t know what you are talking about . I’m not interested in your body . ”
In fact, it was as I said .
Yoo Eun-hye was a beautiful human but she was incomparable to Chrisley . It was the same for her body as well . Chrisley had a superior body .
Of course, the standards of beauty was different . She had her own charm but I didn’t feel the need to touch her . Let alone the difference in colour . If I wanted something then I could get it anywhere .
Yoo Eun-hye made a perplexed expression .
“Then why do you want me to take it off?”
“I need to take a close look at how Electric Current flows outside your body . That way I can distinguish the wavelength . Outside and inside, both sides are needed . ”
“Is that why we entered the valley?”
“This area is rich in lightning magic power . It is a place where Electric Current can be maximized . Will you take it off now?”
“I understand . But do I have to take off my underwear?”
“Underwear can stay . I only need to look at the flow of Electric Current . ”
There was no need to see the whole thing . Exposing two thirds of her body would be enough to examine the wavelength direction .
Yoo Eun-hye asked doubtfully . She put down the hands covering her **** .
“Aish! You really surprised me when you told me to take it off . ”
“You don’t have to worry that I will feel **** towards your body . ”
“Heol…then isn’t Captain-nim blind?”
“That answer is a joke . ”
‘It isn’t a joke……’ Yoo Eun-hye mumbled . It felt like a toothpick had been mercilessly stabbed into my lungs . But she didn’t do anything . A team member couldn’t question the captain of the raid group!
Yoo Eun-hye glanced at me a few more times before closing her eyes . And she slowly raised her sweatshirt from the bottom .
Soon her smooth skin was revealed . I could glimpse her ribs and Barbie like **** .
She was wearing white underwear and Yoo Eun-hye proudly placed her hands on her hips .
“Hmm hmm . Are you enjoying the sight?”
“It is a pity about your **** . ”
“…I’ve very sorry! Sorry that my **** are small! I am still growing! Soon you will be begging to see it!”
Yoo Eun-hye sat down and pretended to cry .
I pushed Yoo Eun-hye .
Plop!
“Fu! Fu! W-what are you doing?”
Yoo Eun-hye who fell into the water strongly protested but I didn’t pay attention .
“Shut up . I will examine your body . ”
“Huh? Huk!”
Kwajijijik!
A strong current was flowing through the valley!
The electric current flowing in Yoo Eun-hye’s body and the residual energy in the valley combined to show a wide effect .
“W-what? What is this?”
Yoo Eun-hye’s body shook as she asked with confusion .
“Just sit still . ”
“Don’t come! Ah, no, Captain-nim! This isn’t a joke! No matter what Captain-nim……”
I had the Lightning God Technique so I stepped into the river in the valley . And there was no effect as I walked up to Yoo Eun-hye .
Yoo Eun-hye stared at me blankly .
I said flatly
“Didn’t I say it? I have a lightning skill . ”
“I-is that right? Great, Captain-nim……”
“From now on, I will work on matching the wavelengths . Close your eyes and concentrate on the skill . ”
“Loyalty . I will do as you say . ”
Yoo Eun-hye instantly relaxed .
I placed my hand on Yoo Eun-hye’s breast .
“Huk!”
“Quiet . ”
Yoo Eun-hye bit her lips .
I moved the power stored from Lightning God Technique into Yoo Eun-hye’s body .
It would be easier if Lightning God was awake but right now it was sleeping due to eating all the magic power . I had to do the task by hand .
‘It isn’t as hard as I thought . ’
Was it because of the Electric Current skill? I could clearly see the direction of Electric Current inside Yoo Eun-hye’s body .
I followed the direction of Electric Current . It was moving randomly rather than in a cycle .
The passive skill couldn’t be controlled but of the direction it was flowing in . It was possible to adjust and correct it to a certain extent .
“Imagine a faucet . The amount of water released would be adjusted according to each twist so you can control the skill . From now on, remember what I am telling you and how it feels . ”
Yoo Eun-hye needed to feel how Electric Current moved .
The method of controlling Electric Current was given to her .
Even the slightest knowledge would cause a wide difference . It was up to Yoo Eun-hye whether she accomplished it or not .
‘The skill rating might rise . ’
Yoo Eun-hye had received the protection of a lightning spirit .
It wasn’t impossible to change or raise the rating of the skill .
I inwardly spurred on the task .
* * *
“Looking at the shoulders before attacking . This is correct . The shoulders will move shortly before the weapon is wielded . But looking in the eyes of the opponent is more certain . If you can perceive the subtle differences then victory is yours . ”
“There is clearly a transition point where the opponent will switch between defending and attacking . Identify it . It will be easier to hit . ”
“Linkage . You just need to the right link . If you pull them one by one then you will be able to face a strong opponent . ”
Krasla lectured the people .
The members were gathered together while Krasla diagnosed the way they used the weapons .
“You have short hands . A thick sword like a **** sword would be suitable . ”
“You lack flexibility in your wrist . This is a fatal weakness for an archer . Shouldn’t you use a crossbow instead?”
“…Why is a bard holding a dagger? Self-defense? I’d rather you hold a harp . That would be better . ”
His knowledge was beyond that of Yoo Eun-hye and Lee Ji-hye .
The next day, a blacksmith arrived to get the dimensions of the body and custom weapons were produced . The weapons arrived exactly three days later and Krasla’s ruthless sparring was established .
“Attack all together . You should move according to your particular level . But the conditions are the same . Anybody that manages to hurt me will be excluded from any training!”
They couldn’t say no .
Every day was a series of **** training where they couldn’t do anything . In addition, there was no possibility of their levels lowering .
Everyone had fire burning in their eyes as they held their weapons .
Bam! Peok!
But there was still a large slamming sound .
Everyone was sick and tired as they stretched out on the floor while Krasla lectured them .
“It was good that you read me . However, you responded too fast! This will give the enemy time to judge you . ”
“Kim Chun-won . There is no answer . A total impasse . I might recommend to Master a quick suicide . ”
“A magician has to believe their colleagues! They will act as proper shields so you should freely use your magic . You should trust in them a bit more . ”
The training continued the next day, the next day and the next day .
Eventually the new members were affected by the heat .
“It’s a scam! Our levels can’t match you!”
“We are just punching bags! He just wants to break us!”
“Hehe . Hehehe!”
Kim Chun-won was half insane . Kim Chun-won’s spirit was becoming increasingly strange as Krasla defeated him . He had been conceited but now he encountered someone much stronger than him .
Of course, that wasn’t just confined to Kim Chun-won . They were learning how to deal with a very strong opponent .
Naturally it was hard .
Once Krasla pushed them in the lessons, it was then the turn of Captain Randalph Brigsiel .
“It is electric massage time . ”
The complexion of the members turned pale . The training was hard but not enough to make them want to die .
But the electric massage was different . It was so terrifying that they really feared death! Just thinking about it made them want to die!
The electric massage could be called a **** massage . Kim Chun-won had the bad luck to be the first target .
“Just relax . ”
The most terrible words came from the mouth of the commander .
Relax by going to the afterlife?
Kim Chun-won felt an instinctive fear and turned to run but Krasla appeared out of nowhere and grabbed him . Kim Chun-won grudgingly had to give up .
In fact, the electric massage itself wasn’t a big deal . It felt like power was inserted into the body to relieve the muscles .
But the problem was the pain before that started .
“Grrrrrr!”
Kim Chun-won bit his lip and didn’t make a sound .
The captain finally let go .
“It is strange since it took longer than usual . ”
But that ended instantly .
“Next . ”
There was no one who would volunteer . They were too busy looking at each other .
Kim Chun-won thought bleakly about their future .
They were like new, laboratory mice caught in a cage . A hole to escape out of didn’t exist .
However, there was one exception . One person had no worries .
It was Yoo Eun-hye .
“Ah, cool!”
Only she was free from the harmful electric massage . It was due to her lightning skill .
Eyes followed her with envy and jealousy .
Yoo Eun-hye just laughed awkwardly at them .
Thus the short and long 3 weeks passed by quickly .
* * *
Today was the last day of training .
There was an excited mood . They were finally free from the **** training so there was a bright smile on their faces .
And I finally had the time to check the system .
I opened up Mind’s Eye to look at the status window .
I first looked at Yoo Eun-hye .
| Name: Yoo Eun-hye | |||
| Occupation | Hero (Lightning Magician) | Title | * Dozen Lightning Strikes (R, Magic +4) |
| Stats | |||
| Strength | 28 | Intelligence | 56 |
| Agility | 26 | Stamina | 25 |
| Magic Power | 55 (+4) | ||
| Potential: (190+4/423)
Uniqueness: Has received the protection of the spirit of lightning . A state received after being hit by lightning and standing on the door between life and death . Skill: Lightning Bolt (Ex N), Electric Current (R, Passive) |
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[Before and After Comparison] Strength 20 Intelligence 44 Agility 15 Stamina 14 Magic 49 Potential (138 (+4/423) Strength 28 Intelligence 56 Agility 26 Stamina 25 Magic 59 Potential (190 (+4)/ 423) |
Only a few months . There was a remarkable growth compared to the first status window I saw .
Furthermore, the rating of Electric Current and Lightning Bolt had risen . Especially in the case of the passive with the power efficiency was strengthened .
I turned my head and checked Lee Ji-hye this time .
She also showed significant growth .
| Name: Lee Ji-hye | |||
| Occupation | Hero (Water Magician) | Title | None |
| Stats | |||
| Strength | 24 | Intelligence | 44 |
| Agility | 23 | Stamina | 29 |
| Magic Power | 48 | ||
| Potential: (168+277)
Uniqueness: None Skill: Water Sphere (N) |
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[Before and After Comparison] Strength 22 Intelligence 41 Agility 18 Stamina 26 Magic 35 Potential (142/277) Strength 24 Intelligence 44 Agility 23 Stamina 29 Magic 48 Potential (168/277) |
It was fairly steep compared to when I first met her in the dungeon . It was good growth considering her low potential .
In addition, the four new members showed a satisfactory growth for only 3 weeks . Their physical abilities had increased from 3~8 .
But it wasn’t simply their stats that had risen . They learned the basic foundation behind using their weapons . They were absolutely different from before .
All of them looked confident .
They might have wept for 3 weeks but there was no comparison for before .
‘I think they are ready . ’
Ranking competition, Heaven’s Will!
Finally my group was perfectly equipped .
‘These guys should be properly listed on the roster . ’
I would eat those people from Heaven’s Will .
Devil Hunters would bite those fellows .
Of course, I hadn’t forgotten .
The names on the list that Kim Yong-woo gave me .
I would sweep them up in the ranking competition……
I faintly smiled .
Taking care of it with my own hands?
I looked forward to the ranking competition in a few days .