The Genius Assassin Who Does It All Himself - Chapter 271



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Episode 271 Shafri Heater (1)

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Before we knew it, we were in section 1 of the clown.

This is the final section.

After passing this section, you will then enter the stage of collecting Shafrichters.

Of course, since the stage starts from the moment you start collecting the Shapree Heater, you cannot let your guard down.

The concept of No. 1 is a sniper.

At first glance, just hearing the concept, it seems like Ayane would have an easier time getting the number one spot than Kang-hoo.

But there was a problem.

The full-body protective shield surrounding No. 1’s body nullified ‘all’ ranged attacks.

In other words, it is a picture of a gunman not being able to catch a gunman. Ayane’s firepower did not work.

“Let’s go like we talked about in the previous episode.”

“That’s right. Even if I shoot a hundred times, it won’t work anyway, so I don’t plan on being needlessly angry.”

“How’s your condition?”

“It’s okay. What about Kang-hoo?”

“Very good. When my partner is good, I feel good too.”

“Oh, you’re someone I know who also has exciting feelings?”

“Let’s just say that it makes you thirst for blood that much more. What do you think?”

“It’s totally charming.”

“… … ?”

Kang-hoo burst into laughter at Ayane’s reaction, which seemed to have been covered in several layers of bean pods.

It wasn’t an empty promise.

Thanks to Ayane, I never had to worry about long-distance dealing damage on the way to Clown No. 1.

You just need to deal with the monsters closest to you in order. You don’t need to worry about enemies from a distance.

It was because I trusted Ayane and also because I acknowledged her abilities.

Crunch!

Ayane took aim, hiding behind some suitable cover.

Ayane’s gaze was not on Number 1, who was glaring at her.

He was looking for cover and structures that the guys could use for sniping.

Although there had been discussions in advance, the internal structure was not clearly understood.

So I had to see it with my own eyes, and upon examining it, I noticed a few important points.

“I’ll follow the flow.”

“Okay. Let’s go then.”

Kang-hoo moved immediately.

This time, I started by building a wall of innocence and moving. This is because all my opponents are snipers.

The number of No. 1 is five in total.

Because they are scattered in a fan shape, an angle has emerged that can block the magic bullets with an unbroken wall.

It would be a different story if you were caught from behind or if you were aimed at the side… … .

The guys were more cautious than expected. Thanks to this, the possibility of variables was reduced for Kang-hoo.

Woof! Woof! Woof! Woof!

The bullets fired by the first units hit the Invincible Wall, but it held up better than expected.

I don’t know if it was because I was looking at the liver or because there was some distance, but my body didn’t move at all.

It may be because the existing defensive ability is doubled thanks to the strong stacking effect.

Meanwhile, Ayane was amazed at the sight of Kang-hoo moving forward while silently enduring the Invincible Wall.

‘It’s no different from a tanker moving while raising a shield. It’s a natural picture, except for the fact that Kang-hoo’s class is an assassin.’

A sniper skilled in close combat, a priest skilled in utilizing the dark side, and a warlock who uses divine powers.

When you hear a phrase like this, you will feel a strong sense of alienation according to common sense.

You will naturally wonder if such a being exists, and if so, if it is a fraud.

Kang-hoo was exactly like that.

An assassin specialized in tanking. An assassin who can advance while taking concentrated attacks from snipers.

Kang-hoo is now making those adjectives a reality.

‘I have to control my mouth.’

Ayane realized that the Wall of Infinity that Kang-hoo used was by no means an ordinary skill.

It’s not just a skill that you got by luck. You could even think of it as a hidden skill.

It was a hidden skill that seemed like it would become known someday, but I didn’t want to let it be my own story.

What should I say… … .

I wanted to keep Kang-hoo’s characteristics and strengths to myself. It was a kind of possessiveness, I guess? I didn’t want anyone else to know.

Although Kang-hoo didn’t seem to have any thoughts, Ayane was telling herself to be more careful.

Taang!

Ayane immediately pulled the trigger to relieve the gun’s instability as it entered an overcharge state.

It was an intentional overcharge.

This is so that the structures where the No. 1s are likely to settle down can be destroyed, or at least rendered unusable.

Kkwadduk!

As expected, Ayane’s attack blasted a hole through the structure, leaving no place to hide.

“… … !”

The number 1s started to panic.

We knew from the beginning that the enemy had snipers.

But they didn’t expect that the attack would target the structure and not themselves.

Because they were only thinking about their own position, they overlooked the fact that the other person could also use their head.

The atmosphere between the No. 1s, who had been so excited, began to cool down quickly. Something was about to go wrong.

In the meantime.

Kang-hoo closed the distance.

I could have approached it quickly, but I deliberately chose not to.

While creating a dead angle where effective hits are impossible with the Invincible Wall.

I took advantage of the ample time to infuse mana into the wall. As a result, the wall was recovering some of its durability.

Taang!

Gunshots are heard again.

Then, one of the rotten trees that No. 1 was trying to take root on shattered into pieces and disappeared.

“wow.”

Elasticity comes out naturally.

As I looked at the shape of the tree that had disappeared without a trace, I felt a chill down my spine, thinking about what would happen if Ayane’s sniper was targeting me.

I can hold out against the Invincible Wall once… …but what about after that?

I’ll know when I try, but I somehow want to avoid blocking the magic bullet, even as a test.

Right then.

Eeeet… … !

Did they decide that it would be wise to position one of their units to directly strike Kang-hoo?

They readjusted their positions. With their current positions, they can only aim at Kang-hoo’s front.

They also realized that Kang-hoo was building a wall, and that the wall was only protecting the front.

‘You’re the smartest one.’

Kang-hoo thought so.

If things continue this way, Ayane’s sniping will only narrow our radius of activity.

It was right to actively target myself. After all, Ayane couldn’t directly hit No. 1.

But there’s one problem: Kang-hoo had been waiting for such a smart guy from the beginning.

【Shadow Walk】

I just used shadow walking.

Number 1, who has no choice but to get close to Kang-hoo in order to change positions.

I blasted all five shadows in the direction of getting as close to that guy as possible.

Taang! Taang! Taang!

Number 1 managed to scatter three of the shadows with normal fire, but two were still alive.

Hwaak.

Switch between linked locations.

In an instant, the positions of No. 1 and Kang-hoo became closer.

They got so close that the other No. 1 couldn’t provide cover to protect his comrade.

【jump】

Clinging to number 1.

Didn’t the guy have any calculations in his head that Kang-hoo would have the skill to switch locations?

He didn’t even think about how to shoot Kang-hoo who appeared in front of him, and while he was flustered, he ended up getting stabbed in the chest by a large sword.

Phew!

Ugh!

The dagger was thrust deep into his chest, leaving him without even a chance to take a proper defensive action.

Kang-hoo twisted the dagger diagonally in that state.

The idea was to crush him with pain so that he wouldn’t even think about fighting back.

Kwaaaaak!

Kkaaaah!

The twisted dagger tore through his pectoral muscles and broke some of his ribs, causing hell for Number One.

‘Claws of Hatred… … As expected, its performance is certain.’

It seemed like asking Kim Shin-ryung to do the work earlier was a stroke of genius.

The blade holds up much better than you might think, not only when cutting down targets, but also when tearing and breaking them.

With the dagger stuck in No. 1’s chest, he moved the dagger he was holding in his left hand back to his right hand.

And one more time.

【Great Beheading】

He stabbed the dagger in.

No. 1 had no more strength to endure the dagger that tore through his tough chest muscles twice in a row.

Krrrrrr… … .

Eyes turned upside down.

We see No. 1’s mind becoming dizzy, but it’s not over yet.

【Blood】

Pufufufu!

The bloody flower is in full bloom.

Since all the wounds were concentrated in the chest, the explosion of blood immediately stimulated No. 1’s heart.

The sentence was enacted but not used.

It’s an excessive investment. Since it’s a skill that can be used once a day, I was planning on using it later on against a boss monster.

Ugh… … .

There was nothing more to see.

Number 1 eventually collapsed, clutching his chest in pain, his heart pounding.

One-sided killing!

All the other Number 1s who saw that sight were shocked.

Their faces, which were already pale due to the clown makeup, had become pure white.

The subsequent battle was nothing to be seen.

Amidst Ayane’s distraction, the Number 1s lost their place to hide.

Kang-hoo used the Invincible Wall to approach as safely as possible, and when the opportunity arose, he used shadow walking.

It’s such an obvious repertoire, but unfortunately the No. 1s lacked a strategy and tactic to respond.

If your intelligence is low, you will eventually have to beat them with your body. That’s how No. 1 was completely annihilated.

The level has reached 270.

The clown section, which was designed with humanoid monsters from beginning to end, was really good for gaining experience points.

The amount of experience points provided was so much that even if two people shared it, it would be more than enough, so I felt like I wanted to keep coming back here whenever I had the chance.

According to the information I received in advance, it was said to be a concentrated attack dungeon of the Stark Guild.

Of course, since collecting Shafrihitter with normal power is out of the question, they say they don’t even come close to it.

After confirming that there were no enemies around, Kang-hoo took out an energy bar from his bosom.

Just then, Ayane came over to Ganghu’s side to cool down the gun.

Perhaps because of the inevitable problem of their positions, the distance between Kang-hoo and Ayane was always far after a battle.

I handed her an energy bar.

“Eat.”

“Oh, are you taking care of it?”

“I put a lot of them in my pockets, so they got in the way.”

“Is it a tsundere concept?”

“huh?”

“No! That’s how you should be. I’ll eat well! I also have a few new ionic drinks. Should I give them to you?”

“It’s okay. I’m the type of person who doesn’t drink water much until I’m thirsty.”

Kang-hoo refused the ionic drink that Ayane offered him.

It’s not that I don’t like her consideration, it’s just that that’s her personality.

It wasn’t like that from the beginning.

It was a habit I acquired naturally as I lived in the Qingming concentration camp where water was always scarce.

In the Qingming camp, I had to ask permission to go to the bathroom, and I had to be careful every time I went, and I always felt pressured by time…

It’s become a habit to minimize the need to go to the bathroom as much as possible. So I have no choice but to stay away from water.

Although it had been quite some time since I escaped from the Qingming concentration camp, my body still instinctively recognized past memories.

Ayane ate the energy bar that Kang-hoo had handed her in one bite and looked at him while chewing it.

The moment his cheeks became swollen, it was cute, like looking at a squirrel. I think a cute squirrel would look like that.

at that time.

“… … .”

Kang-hoo unexpectedly felt his memories of the Qingming camp overlap with Ayane’s appearance.

Memories of a fellow prisoner who lost his life to a guard’s prank came to mind.

At that time, that colleague also ate the energy bar deliciously.

The sight of him eating energy bars with relish, not knowing that the guards had laced them with toxic chemicals as a prank!

After a while.

The poison spread through his body, and he died, vomiting blood right in front of his own nose.

I remember him dying with a sad expression and tears streaming down his face. Even after he died, he couldn’t close his eyes.

‘Fuck, Eclipse bastards.’

Memories of the damned Cheongmyeong concentration camp that bring up trauma even in everyday life.

Knock knock.

“Kang-hoo, blood! There’s blood!”

Ayane looked flustered, as if blood was coming out of her lips that she had unconsciously bitten.