I entered the guild. Wow…would I really be meeting the Lee Hyunsung?
Okay stop, of course not. I'm a "secret" hunter, so I have to keep off the radar.
Well, I guess it's time to let go of college and start training.
*
He kicked me and my body plummeted to the ground.
"How weak are you?" Yoo Joonghyuk scoffed.
"Ugh…I'm college student, what did you think I was made of, steel?!"
"Don't get smart with me."
I sighed and got up.
"Can't I just enter a gate or something?"
"…You think if you just waltz into the crowd of monsters, they'll greet you with open arms?!"
"Ha…maybe?…"
He gritted his teeth.
"I'm only doing this because…"
He muttered under his breath.
"What?"
"Nothing. Get up."
I stood up and dusted off my clothes.
"It seems like you only respond to adrenaline."
His power boomed throughout the room and he clenched his fists. Sweat dripped down my forehead as I brought my eyes towards his. He glared at me with eyes as sharp as a tiger and his leg took off the ground.
***
My fist flew towards him and his eyes glowed a faint red before dashing to the side. His aura then spread in the room, similar to mine and he jumped, his fist swinging towards me. I dodged the punch and he smiled.
Another fist thrown. Blocked by him.
Boom!
Our strikes collided and a shockwave sent my body onto the wall, my back cracking the wall behind me. I fell to the ground, coughing out dust.
His eyes stopped glowing.
"What the…"
"You bastard…" I grunted.
I threw another punch towards him, but then…
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I groaned and staggered back. Does this happen each time I try to attack him?
"Hey…"
I snapped back to reality and shook my head.
"I think you're ready. Except, you'll need to work on your willpower." I half-lied.
"Really!"
A stupid smirk spread onto his face. I scoffed and turned around.
"Only E-rank dungeons."
"Oh…"
He pursed his lips and forced a smile.
"That's just great!"
"Shut up."
"Hm."
*
"There is said at the final boss of an S-tier gate, the creator of the monsters appear. Of course, it was proven false after a hunter who cleared a tower said that the boss was a measly subordinate to the creator. The creator was far more dangerous and was a god from outside this world."
"What is that?" Yoo Joonghyuk asked.
"Oh…it's just an artifact."
"Just an artifact, huh?"
"Yeah…"
He snatched it from my hands.
"Hey!"
"…This doesn't look regular at all. Where did you find it?"
"None of your business."
His eyes stabbed through mine and he turned away.
"Come with me now."
*
It hasn't been a long time since I entered an E-Rank dungeon, so I was used to it. I entered E-rank dungeons to obtain artifacts, and of course, I did not do it legally.
It's clear I would not rat myself out to the Yoo Joonghyuk.
He had that glint in his eyes, telling me that he could kill me anytime in a matter of seconds. It is said that his gaze alone could bring you to your knees, and it is true. For that, I did not question why he did not being other guild members along.
Except, if I play my cards right, I might just be so useful that he will not be able to be rid of me.
The dungeon's air was heavy and mucus covered the walls. I pinched my nose and gulped.
It smelled horrible.
Faint growls echoed from the end of the cave.
There an army of human sized armadillo-pig hybrids sprawled out sticking their tongues out towards us.
"They cannot see, but they can smell our presence."
Little did he know, I had a basic grasp on animal biology.
Seriously, who did he take me for?
They rushed towards us and Yoo Joonghyuk backed away and pushed me forward.
"What the f-"
The armadillo pig squealed and it's slimy tongue hit my body. I flew and hit the ground whilst groaning.
Fuck, there were so many of them. I glared at Yoo Joonghyuk from the side.
"At least hand me a weapon!"
He sighed and tossed a sword.
I caught it and brought my guard up. The pig-armadillo opened its mouth, revealing its sharp fangs. I sliced its mouth and then it's head. Another rammed its head into my body and I coughed out spit. I dropped my sword as it prepared to consume me. Fuck.
A window popped up in my view.
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Yoo Joonghyuk has gifted strength points from a sub scenario!
Do you accept?
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What was this? I had no time to think.
"Yes! Yes!"
I punched the pig-armadillo in the snout. It spewed blood from huge snout and fell back.
I picked the sword up while my muscles tightened and an energy flowed throughout my body. Is this what it feels like to be strong? My body felt so light.
It's time to defeat these creatures and prove my worth.