The Genius Assassin Who Does It All Himself - Chapter 239



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Episode 239: The Sea of ​​Silence (4)

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The item test went on for a full two hours without any break.

In the middle, Kim Shin-ryeong advised Kang-hoo to rest several times, but Kang-hoo had no intention of resting.

Anyway, Kim Shin-ryeong started to look gloomy as she saw the items being repeatedly judged as failing by Kang-hoo.

Kang-hoo suddenly showed curiosity.

“This. This looks okay. Can I buy it?”

Being able to make the first purchase offer for items modified by Kim Shin-ryung.

This was also the reason why Kang-hoo actively participated in Kim Shin-ryung’s item test.

Because you can check its performance before any other hunter in the world.

Kim Shin-ryung asked.

“Does that sound okay?”

“Yes. I was worried that there might be a loophole in the suppression option. I tested it evenly for 10 minutes and there was no problem.”

“It’s a bracelet, is that okay? It’s also second-class, so I’ll have to open my wallet a bit.”

“I have enough money to buy this.”

Kang-hoo laughed.

This guy is a 2nd class ‘bracelet’ and considering the basic unit price, you should give him at least 100 billion won.

Kang-hoo was also willing to spend an additional 10 to 20 billion won when considering the modified form.

“Are you going to buy it?”

“Yes. This kid is greedy.”

“Okay. There was a hunter who originally asked me to contact him if anything good came out of the bracelet. But I’ll take care of you before that guy.”

“thank you.”

“What about gratitude? It’s not like I’m giving it to you for free.”

Kang-hoo looked over the options again.

【Sea of ​​Silence – Bracelet】

【Grade: 2nd grade】

【Stamina +100】

【Suppression – Suppresses the magical power, dark energy, and divine power emanating from the body so that they are not felt at all.

It is not a constant activation, and is structured to continuously consume magic power to suppress the corresponding energy. It is capable of avoiding subtle detection.

“Originally, there was an option to increase magic power by 200. However, during the modification process, the magic power option disappeared, and instead, suppression was added.”

“The suppression option seems too good to be worth trading for magic power.”

“This could be said to be the best item for hunters who don’t want to reveal their identity first.”

It is as Kim Shin-ryung said.

Being able to hide your aura has significant implications, as it allows for complete stealth.

In the case of the assassin’s level 50 basic skill, Muyeong, it is a skill that only removes ‘presence’.

In other words, even if you can hide your sounds or footsteps, you cannot control the natural release of magical power that is unique to hunters.

But with the suppression option, control is possible.

It is true that using magic power to hide magic power is bad from an efficiency standpoint.

For an assassin like Kang-hoo, it was the ultimate element to enhance stealth.

“As far as I know, the system only allows you to name modified items once.”

“That’s right. That’s why I changed the name. What do you think? It seems to fit with the suppression option, doesn’t it?”

“I like it.”

Sea of ​​Tranquility.

One of the flat basalt plateaus located on the near side of the moon. Ganghu is also a familiar name.

As I kept thinking about it, I felt like the name was being engraved in my mind, and I really liked Kim Shin-ryung’s naming sense.

“Would you like to buy it?”

“If possible, I would like to sell the bracelet I was wearing.”

“Okay. I’ll buy it.”

“Then sell, buy. Let’s proceed like this.”

“But it looks like you passed the final test? You failed all the others, though.”

“If you want, I can lower the test criteria.”

“No. I don’t like that. Rather, it stimulates my spirit of challenge, which is good. Thank you for being honest.”

“Thank you. I just told you the truth.”

“Are you the type that can’t say empty words?”

“Yes. Unless absolutely necessary, I try not to do it.”

How many times have you been so sloppy that you couldn’t even say a single word properly, and the person next to you got upset?

But if it doesn’t work, you can’t beat it to death. Even if you make it work, it’ll be awkward and obvious.

“Okay, then let’s proceed with the transaction and move on to the next step.”

“Yes, that’s right.”

The test is over.

Kang-hoo’s shopping for useful modification items that he had been wanting was also finished.

I wasn’t satisfied with anything until I tested the Sea of ​​Tranquility, so I thought I had hit the jackpot today.

Things worked out well in the end.

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A deal that went smoothly.

After the money was exchanged, there was 216 billion won left in the account.

It was clearly a lot of money, but it was also money that could disappear in a second if you really wanted to spend it.

So, even though Kang-hoo had a lot of money in his possession, he never once thought that he had a lot of money.

Perhaps it’s because they keep aiming for higher-end items and are thinking about upgrading their specs.

If you focus on settling for reality, money will continue to pile up, but its growth will stop.

since.

The summoning training promised to Kim Shin-ryung was carried out.

This time, it was not the black wolf I had met before, but a silver wolf. It was a summoned creature with maximized sensing abilities.

The guy was a great sparring partner to test out the suppression options the Sea of ​​Tranquility had.

From the very beginning, Eunrang was unable to pinpoint Kanghoo’s location at all.

Kim Shin-ryeong was amazed at the fraudulence of Kang-hoo’s skill set.

Hide your presence with shadowless eyes and enter a state of absolute hiding with the curtain of skill.

Here, you can maintain a constant state of transparency with stealth, and even hide your energy with the suppression option.

No matter how much he tried to maximize his senses, there was no way to find Kang-hoo. Eun-rang became a fool.

Of course, it’s not like there are no laws at all, so they intentionally lead Kang-hoo out of the curtain of techniques.

Because the curtain is a range skill, it disappears when you go out of its range.

Thanks to this, Kang-hoo also had the opportunity to look back on the only drawback of the skill, the Curtain of Technique.

To find Kang-hoo, who is in a state of near-perfect hiding.

Eunrang had no choice but to pay close attention so that she could observe even the smallest and most subtle changes.

It was a training exercise in itself, and the guy developed his senses to the maximum extent he could.

Kang-hoo’s perfect hiding was a definite motivation for Eun-rang. It was a change that the summoner himself brought about by stimulating his own intellect.

Thanks to that, both Kang-hoo and Eun-rang ended up getting a lot out of their training.

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That’s how my official work with Kim Shin-ryung ended.

Could it be because I spent more time than expected on testing modified items and training Eunrang?

Kang-hoo sat down on the sofa, his damp body sinking deep into the sofa, drinking a cup of tea offered by Kim Shin-ryeong.

There was some small talk.

There isn’t really anything worth listening to, but it’s interesting to listen to.

Kang-hu, who was listening to Kim Shin-ryeong’s story, suddenly changed the subject when she mentioned the thousand-year-old tree.

“How did you come to know the thousand-year-old tree?”

I was curious about the story of the thousand-year-old tree.

It couldn’t be helped because the notoriety of the Thousand-Year-Old Master was well-known, and they were trying to copy his skills.

Of course, it is true that I haven’t been to China yet, so I haven’t even had the chance to meet the thousand-year-old man.

But it is clear that Cheon-sal-no-su was an important figure who was on Kang-hoo’s radar network.

“I told you earlier. Cheon-sal-no-su and K are like brothers. They’ve been close since they were young.”

“That means… … .”

“When I became lovers with K, the thousand-year-old old man openly hated me. He said that I had the face to eat men, or something. The reasons were all the same.”

“Even if that’s the reason, is there a need for a third party to interfere in the relationship between a man and a woman?”

“That’s right. The problem was that he was a stupid man who couldn’t ignore the words of his older brother whom he respected and served so much.”

I can see the picture.

Contrary to Kang-hoo’s thoughts, the indecisive K seems to have collapsed in the middle, unable to do anything.

Kim Shin-ryung continued speaking.

“Anyway, we ended up breaking up. It wasn’t a bad breakup, so we were able to maintain a good relationship afterward. But.”

“It looks like something else happened.”

“The Thousand-Year-Old Man really hated me modifying and crafting items. He told me not to mess with items, but why would I mess with them?”

“hmm.”

“Didn’t you say you were a man of principle? You spouted some weird bullshit philosophy that said that modified items that weren’t genuine could be dangerous to hunters.”

“It seems like there were just so many occasions where we couldn’t help but get hurt by each other’s feelings.”

“Yeah. For me, he’s a crazy old man who ruined everything, from my love life to my life as a hunter.”

“I understand.”

Kang-hoo nodded.

Since beliefs are not easily broken, even a thousand-year-old tree must have its own reasons.

However, it felt very extroverted. It felt like a one-sided conversation would suit me better than a two-way conversation?

Anyway, since K and Cheon Sal No Su are that close, I thought I should actively ask to be his teacher.

We have already heard K’s true intentions. He is trying to build a bridge between himself and the thousand-year-old man.

‘Even if he’s not a skill copy, he’s an assassin with a lot to learn… … Maybe his beliefs are the problem.’

I can’t judge Kim Shin-ryung just by hearing what he says, but if I were to have him as my teacher, I have a feeling he would be an eccentric teacher.

My thoughts are getting complicated.

If you look at his personality, he seems like a breadwinner.

An old man with perfect skills.

That guy is by K’s side.

Wouldn’t it be better to make your intentions clear before it’s too late?

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We parted ways with Kim Shin-ryung, promising to meet again next time.

Until our next meeting, Kim Shin-ryung said she would proceed with modifying and remodeling the items she received feedback on today.

As for Kang-hoo, the more she tries, the more attractive items she finds to buy.

Before we parted ways, he didn’t forget to add a few words of encouragement.

Even if I couldn’t say things like “Fighting!” in an awkward manner, I could have said things like “I look forward to it.”

As soon as I left the villa and returned to Pohang Station, I received a call from Oh Yu-jin.

The negotiations with the Gratia Guild have been concluded. They said that if we arrive within a week, we can attack at any time.

Through Huntergram, I received the relevant schedule and dungeon information without any omission.

Meanwhile, when Kang-hoo asked what the request from the Gru Guild was, Oh Yu-jin sent a message.

– Maintain security during the process of moving from the designated area to the dungeon entrance and exiting the designated area after clearing the area.

We’ll be going together to one of our own dungeons. Of course, ‘bleeding’ is a must.

It’s okay if I go after Kang-hoo’s Norway building, so please contact me later. I’ll wait!

A dungeon owned by the Gru Guild, with security essential. It is clear that this is no ordinary dungeon.

There are quite a few dungeons in Jeju Island, and many of them are of high value, so expectations were high. We’ll find out soon.

‘Then the dungeon raid is confirmed. Now we need to decide on one member before we can start.’

The last and most important puzzle piece is not completed.

Jeong Yu-ri, Takashi, Ahn Young-ho, Jeon Se-hyeok, Ban Se-young, Park Dong-jae, Ayane, Yoon Sang-mi.

First of all, a name that I have had a close connection with at least once comes to mind again.

A situation where you have to choose between these two. Which one will benefit you the most?