The Mythical Hunter has Returned - Chapter 5



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Episode 005

I opened the notebook I had at home and wrote down the information I had heard from the gods and apostles in the future, the experiences I had had, the big scenarios that would unfold in the future, and information about the gods of the other world that I had dealt with.

‘Lastly, the ability I gained called God Slayer.’

[God Slayer – EX level]

[Effect 1: The God Slayer can seal the mythical beings he has killed as a record of the past – a history book.]

[Effect 2: The God Slayer becomes stronger according to the number of history books recovered.]

[History Book Lv. 2]

[Created Encyclopedia – 2: Disaster of Destruction – EX Level, Man with a Club – F Level]

[Lv. When it reaches 5, the number of skills that can be used increases.]

[Registered Skill: Courage of Arrogance]

[Currently registerable skills: 1]

[If you cancel a registered skill, the skill is permanently lost.]

[You can use the skills of mythical beings recovered in the bestiary in a limited way.]

[To level up the history book, deal with mythical beings. 0/1]

[Mythical beings that can be registered: heroes, legendary spirits, mythical gods]

This is the first EX level I’ve ever seen in my life, and that precious growth skill.

As the level of the history book increases, not only can new skills be registered, but the ability level also increases.

In some cases, growth-type skills with infinite potential were always highly evaluated even before growth occurred.

‘The growth conditions are simple and clear.’

Killing mythical beings and engraving a picture of them in history books.

It is a deceptive skill that not only allows you to acquire skills by itself, but also provides additional ability points.

Although it had the potential to match the level of EX-level skills, right now it was only an F-level skill.

Therefore, it was necessary to become stronger by killing stronger mythical beings.

Collecting illustrated books and raising the level of history books was the first way for me to become stronger.

I wouldn’t dare say that the method was easy.

‘With just this, you can become much stronger than before your regression.’

It was good news that one could become stronger with skills even without the blessings of the gods.

‘Is there anything else besides this?’

I swept the system window.

Considering the splendor of SS-level skills such as ‘Thunderbolt’ used by Zeus, there may be more to it.

It was then.

Hwaaaah!

A thick golden book rose out of the system window.

The golden cover had the letter ‘II’ embossed in Latin numerals.

A level 2 history book.

On the first page was engraved the pseudonym of Zeno, the god of the other world whom I had killed.

On the next page, Peripetes’ pseudonym was engraved.

Even though it was clearly not in Korean, I was able to read it naturally.

“It’s gorgeous.”

I saw a history book shining in golden light.

The names of the gods who fought with me will soon be engraved here.

The more I kill them, the stronger I will become.

The target is the creator of the dimension who possessed Lee Hyeon, also known as the God of Creation.

If we can’t kill that guy, it can’t be called the end.

My goal was to make a hole in the heart of that guy who hid his identity and deceived me until the end, just like I did.

I recalled my last memory before I died.

I prepared numerous weapons, but all the weapons I prepared were unable to break the spear of the Creator God.

Even though I gave my best, I couldn’t even form a proper fight, so just becoming as strong as I was in my past life wasn’t enough.

‘I have to become stronger.’

At least enough to be able to deal with him alone.

Only then can he overcome the crowd of gods that surround him.

I clenched my fists and strengthened my resolve.

As my goal became clearer, my head became clearer.

It became clear how to move.

‘I can’t kill God with my own strength right now.’

The reason he defeated Peripetes was because he was a terrible villain.

Killing his son did not mean he could kill his father, Hephaestus.

That’s why his anger was directed towards Ares.

‘Now I have to admit that I can’t win.’

I had to admit it in order to survive and take advantage of the opportunity.

You have to kill mythical beings to become stronger, but there were other ways for me to become stronger.

‘item.’

An item like the wrath of the blacksmith who killed Peripetes was needed.

A holy relic that dares to kill a god.

Relics used at the right time and in the right place will become stronger weapons than anything else.

Relics that the gods had not yet found were spread throughout the Abyss.

Among the things that immediately came to mind, I took note of the relics that the gods had not yet found at this point.

Among them, the relics I can currently obtain are circled in red.

Among them, the relic that catches the eye the most is.

It was the poison of Hydra, a poison that could kill even a god.

It was one of the few relics I could obtain right now, and it could be said to be the best relic.

“Because no one would have it by now.”

Since Hercules, the owner of the relic, was not there, it was the best time to eat the relic.

After thinking, I moved quickly.

It’s been a while since I came home, but I couldn’t stay for long.

While working as a porter, I put all the 1 million won in emergency funds I had left at home into my wallet and spoke into the living room as I always did.

“I’ll be back.”

* * *

I went straight outside to go to the hunter store.

“Dojin, didn’t you go out early this morning to participate in the attack party?”

I turned my head when I heard a familiar voice that I once heard.

“Uncle Deoksu?”

He was the only person I trusted after losing my family.

Mr. Deoksu, who was selling bungeoppang at a small stall near my house, was looking at me blankly.

As if asking why are you here?

The beginning of our relationship was when he felt sorry for me after losing my family and provided me with food.

‘Eat at least this. Then I will starve to death. Those who will live must live.’

He was the person I relied on when I lost everything.

Later, he passed away as a series of disasters occurred in Seoul.

‘You’re really back.’

“It’s been a while, mister.”

“It’s been a while, I saw you yesterday too. Did you eat lunch? Would you like to eat some bungeoppang? “I just made it and it’s delicious.”

Uncle Deoksu handed out the freshly baked bungeoppang.

Now that I think about it, I realize that I haven’t eaten a single meal since I came back here.

“thank you for this food.”

The bungeobbang was warm and delicious.

I thought I would never eat this again… .

“… “It’s delicious.”

“Hehe, of course, you idiot. How much time do I have? But, don’t we have to go quickly?”

“You don’t have to go.”

After swallowing all the bungeoppang, I looked at him and said.

“I don’t want to be a porter.”

“Why suddenly?”

“I found a better job.”

“Good things?”

“yes.”

“what is that?”

I said while looking at Uncle Deoksu, who was looking at me with interesting eyes.

“Snake hunting.”

* * *

After buying the necessary items at the hunter store, I took a bus and headed to Gapyeong, my original destination.

My destination is Nami Island in Gapyeong.

Nami Island used to be an ordinary tourist destination, but now it has become a crime-ridden area where people cannot enter without permission.

The reason was simple.

A small abyss created underground in Nami Island.

It was an Abyss that guilds did not pay attention to for reasons different from Herpa’s Labyrinth.

The reason was simple.

This is because there was not much known about the Abyss since it was recently created.

The guilds belatedly realized that the Abyss had been created, but when the guild members in charge of the area were dispatched, the monsters that were supposed to be there were not visible, and only the Abyss remained.

A lot of preparation was needed to enter the Abyss, where information was unknown.

There was no guild willing to take risks in a situation where they did not know what monsters had appeared or whether an alien god had emerged from the Abyss.

That’s why it was the Abyss that guilds ignored.

Anyway, there are no monsters.

An Abyss that doesn’t need to be dealt with.

They didn’t know.

Inside the Abyss, Hydra, a spirit being that eliminated all the monsters that poured out of the Abyss, was hiding.

If I had known that fact, at least one person would have come.

The strongest hero in Greek mythology who rose to the status of god solely through his own strength.

‘Hercules.’

I remembered what Hercules had told me like a saga.

Hercules.

The strongest hero in Greek mythology and a man who rose to the status of a god through his strength.

He had a rough and fiery personality.

He especially enjoyed telling stories of his own heroics.

I heard it then.

The process by which the sacred relic was obtained from Nami Island.

-Everyone will be surprised to know how hard I worked to get this.

The voice was so loud that I had no choice but to listen even if I didn’t want to.

-There’s a hydra living in hiding on an island in this small country?

Divine beings usually have strong pride and a desire to show off, so they are always eager to spread stories of their sagas.

The more your ‘story’ spreads, the stronger your status as a god will become, isn’t it?

The holy relic he spoke of is an object that can kill even gods, and in mythology, it is a poison that even killed Hercules himself.

It was the hydra’s poison.

Hercules’ favorite weapon, which possessed great strength, was surprisingly not a club, but a bow.

To be exact, an arrow coated with Hydra’s poison.

‘Now the poison will be mine.’

Thanks to his story, I was able to find out where and how he got the poison.

And the most important information, about Hydra, the owner of poison.

-The guy was poisoned by his own poison and was weakened.

Hercules’ words came to mind vividly.

The hydra’s poison was so strong that it ate away at its own body, weakening it.

‘The guardian holding the relic is weakened, and the owner of the relic does not yet know its location.’

What if I intercept it?

His talent becomes mine.

At the same time, it can also reduce the power of Hercules who lost his sacred relic.

I swam the river with my gear in my backpack and arrived at Nami Island.

“Whew, wow.”

I used a lot of strength to swim the river barefoot. Thanks to her physical ability that became stronger as she became an awakener, she was able to swim for long periods of time, but it was inevitable that it would be difficult.

I was out of breath.

My skin was numb due to the demonic energy leaking from the Abyss.

“It’s thick.”

As if appealing to the identity of the new owner of the Abyss, I felt an intense venom mixed with demonic energy.

“Then shall we get ready before we go in?”

I needed to prepare to explore the Abyss for a day to soothe my still throbbing right arm.

I braided the rope I had brought with me.

The sword I bought at the store was also ground on a whetstone and sharpened as sharp as possible.

Then, I spread the special oil thickly on the equipment I had brought with me.

Hydra’s poison is strong enough to melt all mediocre weapons and equipment.

So it was a special oil prepared.

A type of antioxidant oil that blocks poison from penetrating.

It has been treated with special magic, so it can temporarily prevent poison from penetrating.

I also applied it to my body before entering the Abyss.

It might be a little slippery, but it’s better than melting into poison.

And a new enchantment was applied to the sword.

An enchantment order form purchased at a store for a large sum of money.

‘With this, the Hydra’s breathing will be cut off.’

Finally, I checked the history book’s encyclopedia to see that yellow runes were engraved on the sword body.

[Man with a stick – Grade F]

[Skill: Arrogant Courage (duration: 5 minutes)]

[It’s possible to use.]

After confirming that the skill could be activated, I packed my equipment.

With my body shining with anti-inflammatory oil, I headed to the underground abyss on Nami Island.

‘I’m definitely feeling weak.’

Should I look at it positively? D-class Abyss?

Who would have thought that the Hydra, the spirit of spirits, would be living in the Abyss just that much?

Even Hercules didn’t know, so he searched for it for a long time.

I stood in the driveway of the Abyss.

A space where you can feel the magic energy.

He covered his mouth with his hand and moved forward.

And I remember.

The sagas that Hercules was talking about.

-Do you know how the Abyss was created and eaten? When you enter the entrance, a five-colored hell unfolds. It had already become a living hell due to the hydra’s poison.

I entered the Abyss.

[Entering the D-class Abyss and the poisonous nest.]

[The Abyss is activated.]

Unlike Herpa’s Labyrinth, a message appeared before my eyes saying that the Abyss was activated.

It meant that I was the first discoverer of the Abyss.

I put the message away and saw the scene unfolding before my eyes.

“Ha, I heard you should know that they are the goons of mythology.”

The five-color hell is a mess.

It was an ordinary cave.

It seemed as if the cave had been made with poison, and the poison had seeped into the walls.

But that was all.

There was only an unpleasant distortion of the Abyss, and no five-colored hell like Hercules had mentioned.

“I think you need to filter out the stories you tell from your own mouth.”

However, it was true that the cave itself was already contaminated with poison.

It was just an exaggeration, but it wasn’t a lie.

Since we had confirmed that the Abyss itself was a cave made of poison, we had to hurry.

This means that all the water in the cave over there is poisonous.

I ran as fast as I could.

Running through the cave wasn’t difficult for me.

‘Apparently Hercules said that Hydra was injured.’

I don’t know what the severity of the injury is, but the difficulty of the attack varies depending on it.

‘We have to assume the worst case scenario, that he’s still healthy.’

if so?

At that time, I really had to fight to the death.

I thought as I quickly broke through the cave.

There were no other monsters in sight.

He couldn’t have survived because of the hydra’s poison that was already filling the cave.

This was good news for me.

This meant that if you didn’t have to deal with monsters, you could preserve your stamina.

Purr.

Heavy breathing was heard from inside the cave.

The breathing sound of Hydra, a spiritual creature and guardian of sacred relics.

“I’ll go right away.”

Hydra is hiding at the end.

Wow.

I went inside, holding the oiled rope in my hand.

And a huge cavity located at the end of the cave.

There, a hydra with only one head left was curled up, guarding the surroundings.