The Genius Assassin Who Does It All Himself - Chapter 293



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Episode 293 Infernus (3)

I had expected to encounter such a being from the moment I first heard that there was a process of attribution.

So I wasn’t embarrassed or surprised by the unexpected appearance. That’s exactly what I expected.

‘The eyes’ said.

– Prove to me why I should be with you. What do you mean to me?

Instead of answering, Kang-hoo recalled his past life as if he was reminiscing. That level of mental sharing would be enough.

There was absolutely no pretense or staging.

I just thought back to the beginning of my life as a newcomer, from when I first started living there until now.

The fact that he was a possessed person was not hidden in his memories.

Even if that eye knew that he was possessed, there was no way to let the world know.

Even if it becomes known, I don’t think it matters. After all, it is true that I was possessed.

It was really comfortable to show things as they were.

It made me think that the most honest thing in the world might be the eyes. That’s why I laughed in vain.

There was quite a bit of silence.

Her eyes remained fixed on Kang-hoo, glaring as if she was staring intently at something inside him.

How much time had passed like that? The silence had become a little boring.

– You have a really interesting life. Is this really your life?

The eyes reacted with curiosity.

The voice of the eyes that could be heard was fixed in the tone and speech of a young man, neither young nor old.

‘That’s right. My life itself.’

– You want me to believe this?

‘Then what do you want to believe?’

– … … .

I thought that since he was the one who acted as the owner of the talisman, he would be able to see through everything.

It didn’t seem like there was that much omnipotence.

Rather, I thought he was a spirited, yet green being.

What is the existence of eyes? Constellations? It seems strange that they are embedded in items, even though they are called constellations.

So then, is it a being from another world that has been possessed by the talisman? It seems plausible, but it doesn’t resolve the question.

‘What I want to say is simple. I will change the destiny and future that is to come. You must become my foundation.’

– You impudent bastard! If I wanted to, I could turn you into an idiot right now!

‘If you were a being that would play such a prank, there would be no need to seal you in a talisman. Can’t you think of lowering your status now?’

– hmm.

The words in his eyes stopped.

Then, suddenly, the environment surrounding Kang-hoo began to change drastically.

As the darkness cleared, an unexpected background was revealed to Kang-hoo.

‘This is… … .’

The background of the time when Kang-hoo was living the original author’s life began to unfold.

It was a studio where, in the summer, the humidity would pile up and make it damp day and night.

* * *

Meanwhile, Jeong Yu-ri continued to watch Kang-hoo with worried eyes.

From the moment he grabbed the talisman, Kang-hoo remained frozen.

It was as if I was looking at a still image, without even moving an inch.

It was a very good choice to prepare for it by sitting on the comfortable sofa in advance.

Of course, no one touched Kang-hoo. Everyone, including the bereaved family, was outside the room.

Suddenly, Jeong Yu-ri became curious and asked one of the bereaved family members. It was an older man.

“Do you know what happened to the hunters who touched Infernus and became idiots?”

“I remember it took about a week for it to return to normal. However.”

“but?”

“He had lost a lot of his abilities as a hunter. He said that the most important thing was gone.”

“That means… … .”

“According to someone who experienced it firsthand, the contract with the constellation was terminated.”

As the Hunter’s level increases, his dependence on and connection to the constellations increases exponentially.

Jeong Yu-ri imagined it.

What if the constellations you have contracted with now suddenly disappear overnight?

Most of the abilities you currently have will be reduced to half or worse.

‘If that happens to you too… … .’

As if he had read Jeong Yu-ri’s thoughts, Kang Bok-hwa, who was next to her, grabbed her hand tightly.

“Yuri, most things usually turn out much better than the worst we think. Don’t worry too much.”

“grandma…….”

“Can’t you feel the fighting spirit in that figure? The eyes are unfocused, but the whole body is alive and breathing with power.”

“That’s true.”

“Let’s trust the vision of the thousand-year-old master and your grandfather. Everyone acknowledged it.”

“Yes! I believe it will be okay!”

Was it because the power of words was conveyed? As soon as Jeong Yu-ri finished speaking, a reaction came from Kang-hoo.

Suddenly, his unfocused eyes became lively, and soon his gaze flashed fiercely.

Not only that, a red light continuously emitted from the Infernus he was holding and enveloped Kang-hoo.

“Oh… … .”

The first ones to be surprised were the bereaved family members. This was probably because they were seeing this reaction for the first time.

“Wow, really… … You did it? By any chance, has there ever been a case like that before?”

Jeong Yu-ri asked the bereaved family.

The corners of his mouth were already hanging down to his ears. Kang-hoo had done it so quickly that he felt embarrassed about the way he had been worried until just now.

Then the man who had talked to Jeong Yu-ri earlier answered.

“It’s my first time. I never imagined that such a dazzling light could come from an amulet.”

“As expected, Kang-hoo oppa… … .”

She stuck out her tongue.

Although the process is unknown, I think I know the reason for Kang-hoo’s spirit of taking on the challenge with confidence from the beginning.

Kang-hoo quickly turned his gaze around and nodded with a confident look at Jeong Yu-ri.

It was a look in his eyes that said it was all over.

* * *

Kang-hoo had a strange experience.

I was able to have a time where all the memories and times from my time as the original author were vividly engraved in my mind.

These were old memories that I had forgotten, or could be considered my past life.

If only there had been something different.

In the past, when I recalled my past life, I remembered it as if it had happened yesterday and as if it were my own.

So, I had an awareness as a writer, but I also clearly had an awareness as the original author.

But this time it was different.

It felt like I was in a third-person situation, like an audience member watching a movie in a theater.

I was clearly looking back on my past life, but it felt distant, as if I was looking at someone else’s life.

The memory was still vivid, but I didn’t feel like it was ‘my memory’.

On the other hand, life as a newcomer was more clearly imprinted.

My life felt like it was my own, and the sense of alienation that I sometimes felt from a third-person perspective completely disappeared.

What should I say?

It felt like the synchronization with Shin Kang-hoo, which had been progressing steadily, had been completely achieved.

If I used to be 99% Shin Kang-hoo, I could now confidently say that I was 100%.

“Phew… … .”

A sigh that comes out on its own.

There was a lot going on inside.

It’s a really long and complicated thing to explain in words.

But to sum it up, it was simple.

He became the master of Infernus, and the ‘eye’ acknowledged his life and progress.

And rather, I felt a very deep interest. I began to view Kang-hoo as an object of curiosity and exploration.

Kang-hoo raised five fingers to the bereaved family, Jeong Yu-ri, and Kang Bok-hwa who were watching him from outside.

This is something we talked about earlier, but it was a signal to give us about 5 minutes to look at the talisman’s options.

Since it was something that had already been agreed upon, they waited quietly outside.

However, he kept looking at the amulet that had found its proper owner, looking amazed.

The person who appeared to be the mother of the hunter, the original owner, also shed hot tears.

It must be a complex feeling of regret and relief that he is finally able to listen to his son’s will.

Kang-hoo carefully checked the options while holding the talisman tightly.

So what kind of composition does a first-class talisman have?

If they are so picky about choosing their owners, is there some other hidden utility or reason?

【Infernus】

【Rating: 1st grade】

【You can select up to three areas from among the stats excluding hidden stats and increase the total stats by 500.

After the distribution is finished after setting, it takes 30 days to reset. The stats invested in one field cannot exceed 300.】

‘You’re saying that it’s three out of the rest, excluding Darkness and Divine Power? For now, Strength, Resistance to Magic, and Mana are essential, and I’ll decide on the stat values ​​after looking at all the additional options.’

Kang-hoo’s gaze turned downward.

Since there is no need to rush the stat distribution, I am interested in the other options that Infernus has.

【Hell Gate – You can fight the divine soldiers created by the wind of God, but if you die, your soul will be imprisoned and you will become a divine soldier.】

‘… … The Wind of God that I couldn’t find an answer to before. Is it an ability related to that? Being able to fight new soldiers means I can go to a special place like a training ground for spirits?’

The content was unusual.

Even the name that symbolized the option was Hell Gate. Could it be that I could go to hell and come back?

Considering that the name of the talisman item is Infernus, it is certainly not unrelated.

Kang-hoo recalled the time when he first became aware of the wind of God.

In order to save a grandmother and granddaughter in danger in Osaka, he ended up killing members of the Toushi Guild.

When I killed that bastard, I first saw something like this.

【The contract with ‘God’s Wind’ has been terminated. It is a contract that cannot be maintained with an unbound contractor.】

That is, the constellation was not usurped.

And as I watched the constellation window gradually fading away, I somehow managed to capture its contents with both eyes.

【God’s Wind】

【Gives the glorious opportunity to become a member of the God Soldiers to the contractor who ends his life by self-destruction.】

Kang-hu was shocked by the content that packaged self-destruction as if it were death for God.

At the time, ‘God’s Wind’ was primarily thought to be an issue related to the Demon King.

That’s why I decided that I couldn’t get an answer. The original ending was right before the Demon King descended.

Because the true nature of God’s wind is revealed only in fragments of words, in very small pieces.

Even as a gangster, it was difficult to guess no matter how hard I tried.

One thing is certain: he doesn’t seem like someone who would be of much help to Kang-hoo. He feels more like an invisible mastermind.

For now, the judgment on God’s wind is on hold. Kang-hoo then checked the next option.

【Eye of Hell – Causes the caster attempting mind control to see the Eye of Hell.

Depending on the caster’s anti-demon ability and mental resistance ability, it may become an idiot.】

‘This is the key.’

It felt like some kind of mental immunity talisman.

Needless to say, it can block attacks from casters attempting mind control.

Rather, it was a structure that made it possible to hit the counter.

The entity that Kang-hoo had been talking to earlier seemed to be referring to the ‘Eye of Hell’.

The Gates of Hell and the Eyes of Hell.

Aside from the stat selection distribution, I feel like these two options are what give the talisman its value and reason for existence.

The wind of God.

What on earth is this guy that appears from outside the realm of the unfathomable?

What Kang-hoo was most wary of was the image of this guy being attached to Jang Si-hwan.

So is there no way to turn the wind of God in my favor?

A question that kept coming to mind, but that I couldn’t help but ask myself.

Maybe I should just go to the ‘Hell Gate’ that’s listed in the options. That thought occurred to me.