The Genius Assassin Who Does It All Himself - Chapter 169



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Episode 169: The Pride of a Fighter (3)

The design cost of a barrier that blocks all spatial movement skills increases exponentially with its area.

Even if you just caught a thief, the value of the magic stone that the barrier consumed would be beyond imagination.

It may seem like a ridiculous amount of money, but considering the items inside, it wasn’t really a big investment.

In a world where no one can be trusted, Kang Bok-hwa’s investment must have been a meaningful one.

As expected, Kang Bok-hwa added some words that helped Kang-hu’s thoughts.

“Even if you’re a thief, you’ll probably have a basic item setup. You can just make up for it with what you steal.”

“I guess so.”

“There’s a limit to how much you can make fun of the market. Hahaha.”

Her nonchalant smile showed that this wasn’t the first or second time this had happened.

Rather than rejoicing that someone had died, he seemed relieved that his belongings had been kept safe.

After that, Kang-hoo looked through the items, thinking of exchanging one more item with the remaining money.

But other than the Pride of the Fighter purchased with the Breastplate, there was no item that really caught my eye.

It’s not that there weren’t many options, it’s just that there wasn’t one that met Kang-hoo’s strict standards.

Of course, just wearing the pride of a fighter was enough to bring about a change.

The durability and toughness of the shield have also been increased by 50 each, increasing stability against magical and physical attacks.

The agility stat, which Kang-hoo had focused on developing as a second priority, also increased significantly. This is because it increased by a whopping 350.

At this point, it seemed like I wouldn’t have to worry about the agility stat for the time being. My usual movements had also become very agile.

When Kang-hoo, who had nothing more to look into, was about to change the subject to settle the deal.

Kang Bok-hwa brought up an interesting story.

“Have you ever heard of an item called Infernus?”

Infernus.

In Latin, it means hell. I remember the word, but I didn’t know about the item.

Kang-hoo shook his head.

“No, this is my first time.”

“Grandma, don’t tell me that story again! Don’t tell me that story! It’s not a good story!”

Just as she was about to speak, Jeong Yu-ri, who was standing next to her, waved her hand and stopped her.

Judging from the intense reaction, it doesn’t seem like a pleasant story. Jeong Yu-ri’s expression was extremely dark.

However, Kang Bok-hwa’s expression was different.

“I’m doing it because I think grandma is someone worth talking to.”

“Every VIP tells that story, and already more than five hunters have become fools by getting caught up in it.”

“It’s also a chance to get a first-class item at a cheap price.”

“I want to hear it.”

Kang-hoo broke the mood before the voices between Jeong-yu-ri and Kang-bok-hwa could get louder.

I thought I knew why.

Jeong Yu-ri is worried because her grandmother is recommending dangerous items to Kang-hoo.

Kang Bok-hwa must be talking more actively because she thinks the information is attractive enough.

The lowest price for a first-class item is 500 billion won. There is no limit to the highest price. It is unlimited.

So, in the case of really expensive first-class items, there were cases where they cost 5 or 6 trillion won.

You might wonder who would buy and sell such items, but in the world of hunters, the unreal becomes reality.

“There is an item called Infernus. It is a talisman item, and its rank is 1. It is the relic of a dead hunter.”

“Please continue speaking.”

I focused on what she was saying.

First of all, this is a story that was not mentioned in the original work.

If the story was formed in the realm of the unconscious, someone else must have taken over before Jang Si-hwan’s attention reached it.

And since then, there was nothing that caught Jang Si-hwan’s eye, so it couldn’t have been discussed.

“The bereaved family is selling this item. There was even a will left by the wearer while he was alive. They asked that it be given to a new owner.”

“I don’t think this is free service.”

“That’s right. I don’t know if it was the family’s intention or the will of the hunter who wore it, but you get paid 49 billion won for wearing it once.”

“So, to be exact, it would cost 49 billion won to try to wear it?”

“That’s right. If this talisman item recognizes the wearer as its owner, the owner will change. This is the progression of ‘belonging.’”

“or not?”

“The amulet makes the wearer stupid. Or causes mental damage equivalent to that.”

“Belonging… …. Does that mean that after becoming the owner, you can’t sell it, and someone else can’t take it away and wear it?”

Kang Bok-hwa nodded.

The concept of belonging was not unfamiliar.

This is because while attribution is not a common issue for items up to Grade 2, it often occurs for items from Grade 1 onwards.

“Yes. That item only belongs to the hunter who recognizes it as the owner.”

“Either you lose 49 billion won and become a fool. Or you become the owner and gain 10 times more.”

“you’re right.”

Kang-hoo’s gaze deepened.

There is no direct information about Infernus, but we do know a lot about this type of ‘verification’.

This is because it is a setting that appears quite a bit in the original work. Items of that type usually identify hunters with high potential.

Since it is said that it can make you stupid, I wonder if it is related to evil black magic or mind control.

The actual response was simple: just project your life as it was onto the item.

Honesty itself is the key, not excessive resistance or memories wrapped in lies.

But even if it is an item, there are hunters who do not want to show their shameful and dark side… … .

If you treat items with hypocrisy and pretense, you will end up becoming an idiot like the one mentioned above.

“I want to get a chance too. If I have money and can get a first-class item, it would be the best chance.”

“Brother! That’s too dangerous! Didn’t you hear what I said earlier? I told you that you’d be stupid! It’s not just money that’s flying away!”

“It’s not like it’s an item that can never be worn. The previous owner wore it, right?”

“But! What are you going to do if you become an idiot who can’t do anything?”

“Otherwise it won’t work.”

“That’s easier said than done! Grandma, stop my brother! This is the problem!”

Jeong Yu-ri raised her voice.

It was a cry thick with worry about Kang-hoo.

Kang Bok-hwa, as if she knew her granddaughter’s feelings, quickly changed the subject.

“Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that such an item exists. It’s an interesting issue.”

“No. I don’t want to just end it at the level of acquaintance, I want to take a formal opportunity. What should I do?”

“Brother!”

“I have an idea. Trust me. I’m not saying that I’m going to do something without thinking, Yuri.”

Kang-hoo tapped Jeong-yu-ri’s shoulder, who was about to burst into tears.

I wasn’t confused because I understood the intentions of both Jeong Yu-ri, who was worried, and Kang Bok-hwa, who told me.

Kang Bok-hwa answered.

“As soon as the bereaved family arrives in Korea, they will stop by our market.”

“aha.”

“You just have to formally register as a doctor. If you change your mind later, it’s okay to give up. You won’t get another chance though.”

“I will. Is there anyone who has a priority?”

“None. As Yuri was worried, there was no support after a few issues like that arose.”

“Then put it in right away. I will prepare it.”

The conversation ended in a flash.

Grade 1 amulet item Infernus.

What is the story behind it? And what stats and effects can it provide?

I was looking forward to it.

If it’s not a 2nd grade item but a 1st grade item, even if the effect is evaluated as trivial, it will be beyond imagination.

On the way out after finishing the deal with Kang Bok-hwa, Jeong Yu-ri poured out her worries to Kang-hu like a machine gun.

“Oppa, are you sure you’re okay? I was curious and wanted to try it, but I couldn’t. I was too scared, I’d be an idiot.”

“It’s okay. And if something goes wrong, the only thing worse is death.”

Jeong Yu-ri made a shocked expression as she watched Kang-hoo casually talking about death.

It’s not that I see Kang-hoo as pathetic, but it’s because he seems so transcendent that death doesn’t seem like anything to him.

It was an inner feeling that she could not even fathom.

“Are you going to do it even if I tell you not to?”

“uh.”

“Then I guess I have no choice but to pray that you become the lucky one. That’s all there is to it.”

“Just do what you have to do. There’s no such thing as praying to live or die.”

Kang-hoo said calmly.

As the original author and as the author of the novel, Shin Kang-hoo was an atheist, so he had no particular interest in God.

Jung Yu-ri also changed the subject, perhaps because she thought that excessive worrying could be a burden to Kang-hoo.

“I’m going to stay here with my grandmother for a few days! What about my brother?”

“I’m going to the dungeon. I need to test the performance of the breastplate I bought in the yard.”

“Oppa, it was nice to see you, even if it was only for a short while. Every time I come to Busan, I’m alone. This time, it wasn’t like that.”

“If the route is right, let’s meet up for a little while like this. And thank you for opening up the transaction route with my grandmother.”

“Grandma has a lot of really great items. Come often. You’ll be surprised.”

“I was already surprised.”

Thanks to Jeong Yu-ri, I was able to conduct business with Kang Bok-hwa as a VVIP.

In fact, to qualify for that level, the purchase price must be at least 500 billion won.

Not in terms of buying and selling, but only in terms of the pure purchase amount.

But thanks to my granddaughter’s cuteness and personal curiosity, the hurdle has been lowered considerably.

Of course, he was asked to keep it confidential on condition, and Kang-hoo had no intention of saying anything either.

* * *

So my date with Jeong Yu-ri ended.

It’s a bit confusing whether it’s mainly about dating or purchasing items.

Anyway, the relationship with Jeong Yu-ri naturally led to a new character named Kang Bok-hwa.

It even led to an opportunity to obtain a 1st grade item at a cheap price. It’s an opportunity that doesn’t come around often.

If I organize the time that I was guided by Kang Bok-hwa, it seemed like it would be around the time after I returned from Japan.

Kang-hu met Jeon Se-hyeok right away.

It was thanks to having some free time before meeting Park Dong-jae.

Before meeting Jeong Yu-ri, I happened to get in touch with Jeon Se-hyeok and made plans to meet briefly.

The place I met him was neither near the station nor his hideout, but a new place.

When I first received the address, I thought there was a building here, but it was just a field of reeds with no people.

It was the kind of place where you wouldn’t know at all if you killed a few people and left them there, as long as there was no smell.

Jeon Se-hyeok, who met Kang-hu, was the first to shake hands and open the conversation.

“The location is a bit unusual, isn’t it?”

“No. On the contrary, I feel comfortable. At least I’m free from the gaze of others.”

“You had the same thoughts as me.”

“I am satisfied.”

“I wanted to continue the conversation we had on the phone earlier in more detail.”

The ‘story’ that Jeon Se-hyeok was talking about was related to Eclipse.

As I heard from Park Dong-jae, Jeon Se-hyeok was preparing to harass Eclipse.

It’s not for nothing that Eclipse is afraid of Jeon Se-hyeok. It’s because he harasses them persistently.

He had neglected his duties for a while recently because he was hanging out with Kang-hoo, but his true passion was elsewhere: judging the villains of Eclipse.

Kang-hu also mixed in here, and it was a cool way to show off his sword dance.

The purpose was clear.

The justification for walking externally is, of course, the realization of justice.

If we delve a little deeper, there is a hidden purpose to strengthen the friendship with Jeon Se-hyeok.

And finally, it was a process to pass the test of the ‘Pure Black Seeker’.

One way or another, it was a mess that needed to be dealt with and done properly at least once.