The Genius Assassin Who Does It All Himself - Chapter 233



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Episode 233 Underwater Battle (4)

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The target was found exactly.

This is because when I scanned the constellation that made the contract with Go Kyung-ho, information about the Pure Black Hypocrite came out.

【Pure Black Hypocrite】

【Offer 5% of your body’s lifespan to the contracted constellation and cause ‘Magic Awakening’.

In the state of Gwanghwa Awakening, 1 second of invincibility and 2 seconds of normal state are continuously maintained. The duration is 2 hours.】

【Soma of the Bloodthirsty】

【All skill attacks cause bleeding effects. The duration is from a minimum of 0.2 seconds to a maximum of 0.9 seconds.】

‘No matter how you look at it, the pure-black hypocrite is a trash constellation. Rather, the greedy Soma looks much better.’

The information about the two constellations that made contracts with Go Kyung-ho was interesting.

Once the pure black hypocrite causes a mad awakening, it is true that the Hunter’s power will increase rapidly.

The statement that 5% of one’s body life would be sacrificed in return was too vague. What, how much, would one lose?

After watching Soma of the Bloodthirsty, I think I understand why Go Kyung-ho has been heavily used in Eclipse.

If all skills could have a bleeding effect, it would be really useful in dungeons.

No matter what dungeon you go to, Go Kyung-ho’s participation is essential. Bleeding is that much of a fraud.

【My brother is over there.】

At that moment, the quiet black monk opened his mouth.

But the hypocrite you mentioned as your ‘arch-rival’ is none other than your younger brother? Your real younger brother?

It seemed like there was a story behind it, but there was no time to ask or listen comfortably.

Anyway, if you kill Go Kyung-ho, you can steal the constellation, and then you will know the answer to this problem.

“Shin Kang-hoo. I see you here.”

Go Kyung-ho aimed his sword, full of poison, at Kang-hu.

The sword was shimmering with a purple glow, and it felt unpleasant, as if I was seeing black magic.

“I’ll take care of you.”

“I didn’t know you’d be hanging out with Jeon Se-hyeok’s gang. But you know, Jeon Se-hyeok is also annoying me, so do you think you’ll win?”

Go Kyung-ho was confident.

Considering the known level information and images of Kang-hoo, it was obvious that Jeon Se-hyeok would be highly rated.

Although Kang-hoo has recently raised his stock due to various circumstances, the one who still feels intimidated is Jeon Se-hyeok.

“Jeon Se-hyeok is Jeon Se-hyeok. I am me. Looking at your face, you seem more like a brother than anything, so I will yield first.”

As Kang-hoo continued to scratch his insides without changing his expression, Go Kyung-ho’s expression distorted.

Of course, Kang-hoo did not give in first, saying he was kind and gave preferential treatment to seniors.

I was waiting for the wind and rain to get stronger.

Since there was a tailwind blowing from behind, there was a lot of room to use it more actively in the attack.

“You crazy kid!”

Splash! Splash!

Go Kyung-ho’s reaction to Kang-hoo’s provocation was immediate. He kicked the ground and rushed at Kang-hoo.

At the same time, he did not forget to use his magic power to explode one of the stones he took out from his bosom.

Meanwhile, Kang-hoo chewed on the Mad Solarium he had taken out and waited for its effects to spread throughout his body.

‘It’s a twisted magic stone.’

Although it was my first time seeing it in person, I immediately figured out what Kang-hoo was in the original work.

Twisted magic stone.

It is a magic stone with no commercial value whatsoever, but can destabilize the surrounding mana flow by exploding it.

Because it had to be a magic stone that was made incorrectly from the beginning, it was actually difficult to obtain.

When a twisted magic stone is used, it becomes difficult to use illusions, clones, or shadow types.

Because of the unstable mana flow and wavelength, the main body can be easily detected.

Moreover, in cases where movement was possible, such as Kang-hoo’s shadow steps, the possibility of a major accident occurring could not be ruled out.

If the mana flow is unstable, your body may move erratically during the positioning process.

For example, moving with their heads facing north and their legs facing south… … a complete disaster.

Of course, if you finish moving in this state, you will die instantly. Your body parts will be out of their proper places.

‘You’re meticulous.’

Although he was the enemy, it was impressive to see Ko Kyung-ho start off the battle by eliminating risks from the very beginning.

That must be why he was more confident. He wasn’t a high-ranking executive for nothing.

【Hide】

First, let’s start with the most basic stealth. It’s also a textbook response for assassins.

Among the words left behind by the thousand-year-old man in the original work, there are these.

【If you can’t think of anything to do as an assassin, start by going into hiding.】

That was very true.

The weakest-looking assassin in the world is the one whose appearance is completely visible.

An assassin is someone who can multiply the sense of fear when their appearance is not easily identifiable to the opponent.

Although Kang-hoo’s appearance disappeared in an instant, Go Kyung-ho didn’t bother to look around.

Pfft!

He struck the ground with the sword he was holding.

Then, the muddy water that had pooled here and there due to the heavy rain splashed into the air.

Hurray!

A series of crosscuts follows.

Using the black mask, he swept away the mud, spraying it in all directions and getting it on Kang-hoo as well.

The rain continued to fall, so it was quickly washed away, but in a split second, the hiding was revealed.

Kwaaaaah!

A loud noise came from Go Kyung-ho’s sword as it struck him. It was a sound as if space was being torn apart.

His sword drew a large semicircle, imprinting the reason for the loud noise. Before he knew it, the sword was burning brightly.

【breakdown】

Kang-hoo’s response was a collapse.

Rather than taking the sword head-on or forcibly dodging it, it is a twist on the normal way of dealing with it.

Rather than the defender trying to change things, the attacker is given an unexpected variable.

“Ugh!”

As the ground he was standing on suddenly gave way, Go Kyung-ho disappeared from sight.

The sword that he had been trying to strike with all his might ended up hitting the wall of the collapsed pit in vain.

Kang-hoo, who had put the dagger in his waistband, immediately took out his long spear and threw it with all his might at Go Kyung-ho.

【Hwa-ryong-chang】

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Then, the entire spear was engulfed in flames, and soon it transformed into a dragon that attacked Go Gyeong-ho.

Phew!

“Ugh!”

It was a hit.

Go Kyung-ho, who was suddenly attacked with a spear by the assassin Kang-hoo, was hit without even being able to use his hands properly.

Go Kyung-ho, who had been stabbed in the left shoulder, stretched out his right hand and tried to pull out the spear somehow.

If time were to drag on like this, there was a high chance that the target would be stuck like a skewer on a window.

Wooooow!

“Kuaaaah!”

The flames of the Hwa-ryong-chang soon died down, but the pain of tearing at my muscles was felt as I pulled out the spear.

I felt a burning pain along the flesh that had penetrated the window, making it difficult to keep my wits about me.

Nevertheless, Go Kyung-ho prepared for Kang-hoo’s close combat, holding his sword tightly in one hand.

It was surprising that the assassin Kang-hoo had the skill to suddenly make the ground collapse.

It was surprising once again that he was hit by a spearmanship spell rather than a magic spell.

I thought two surprises would be enough. Could there really be another ridiculous hybrid skill?

But right then.

“Fuck.”

Go Kyung-ho’s expression distorted as he barely managed to pull the spear out of his shoulder.

This is because the purple sparks that left Kang-hoo’s fingertips suddenly transformed into huge flames at his feet.

It was a ‘Flame of Death’ skill that was deployed as an installation type rather than an active type that was activated from the palm.

An assassin who can sink the ground, throw spears, and even create flames in pits.

What on earth should I call this assassin? A hybrid. No other word came to mind.

Still, Go Kyung-ho was not flustered.

Although we suffered a series of unexpected blows, this fire had ample means of countering it.

Kuuung!

Go Kyung-ho, who had drawn out all his magical power, created a ‘sword wind’ and pushed away the flames created by the flames of death.

And then he immediately jumped up and tried to escape out of the pit.

If you’re an assassin who uses magic – and it doesn’t make sense no matter how much you think about it – you have to get out of the pit first.

Phew!

When his position peaked as he jumped in a parabolic arc out of the pit.

【Lightning Bite – Push】

Kang-hoo was already using his lightning skill to swing his dagger at that exact spot.

It was a difficult interference to counter, even with the pushback effect.

Kyaang!

“Ugh!”

Go Kyung-ho’s body, which had instinctively blocked the dagger with his sword, was pushed back.

The momentum gained from the jump was counteracted by the recoil that worked in the opposite direction, causing Go Kyung-ho to fall again.

It was as if I was trapped in a pit, and there was no way to escape.

In the meantime.

‘Perhaps because the wind and rain were strong, the effect of the Twisted Magic Stone ended sooner than expected.’

Kang-hoo smiled in satisfaction as he watched the surrounding mana flow stabilize again.

Ko Kyung-ho had already been wounded in his left shoulder, leaving him vulnerable throughout the battle.

The method of persistently attacking the enemy’s injured and weak points is also the first doctrine of battle.

Kang-hoo was planning to have fun with it from now on.

【Shadow Walk】

Over the pit, five shadows were evenly placed in different directions.

And then he jumped with all his might into the pit.

Because the rain kept pouring down, the pit was already filled with water.

The mud had already risen up to Go Kyung-ho’s ankles, and it was still ongoing.

“Fearless kid!”

Go Kyung-ho hurled curses at Kang-hoo, who had been continuously and disgustingly attacking from a distance, but then suddenly switched to close-range combat.

It’s a compliment. The reaction from the enemy that seems excessive can be interpreted the other way around.

Next, Go Kyung-ho targeted Kang-hoo with his special skill, the double-crossing attack.

The double-slash skill is a skill where the ‘Sword of Mana’ slashes the spot where the sword slashed once.

Since it comes in out of sync and the mana beating is invisible, there are many cases where it catches you off guard.

but.

【Horizontal movement】

【The Art of Living】

Kang-hoo, who had no intention of dodging in the first place, neatly dodged behind Go Kyung-ho by moving sideways.

At the same time, he immediately copied Ko Kyung-ho’s skills, which were implemented in an interesting way, by utilizing his worldly skills.

So far so good.

It was a clean evasion that satisfied even him, and it did not leave any opening for Ko Kyung-ho’s trick.

But right then.

Seeing, bang!

Go Kyung-ho, who had been holding the sword, flicked it away and then held it in the opposite hand, immediately swung the sword backwards.

It was a single blow that grazed his body so narrowly that it tore off part of the clothes he was wearing.

Kang-hoo instinctively twisted his body at the unexpected attack from Go Kyung-ho.

I twisted my body as far as my body would allow, but it wasn’t perfect because the sword was angled.

Phew!

“Ugh.”

So I just cut off a part of his side to make it look cool.

Red blood spurted behind him, and the rainwater that quickly soaked his wounds amplified his pain.

‘This isn’t a skill that comes from fighting once or twice.’

Kang-hoo took a small step back, clutching his side where the pain was rising sharply. It was a reorganization.

“Hoo. Hoo. Hoo.”

Go Kyung-ho also took a deep breath and stepped back as far as he could. This was because he had used up all his strength in a short period of time.

‘I intentionally made him go backwards and hit him, but he dodged it. I wonder what his reflexes are…?’

A wrinkle formed between Go Kyung-ho’s eyebrows.

Kang-hoo’s reaction was much faster than expected.

It seemed like I would never be able to catch up if I didn’t awaken to the light.

It was a conclusion that hurt his pride, but the pressure he felt from Kang-hoo was considerable. A clear variation was needed.