Chapter 67

When Kang Sejun stepped forward, Yoo Soo-eun, who was under his protection as the most important core of the raiding party, sighed and gestured.

“Yes. I can take care of myself.”

If the healer died and could no longer recover, the raid eventually collapsed.

However, Yoo Soo-eun was the only S-class Healer in Korea. As long as her heart or brain wasn’t damaged, she could protect herself enough.

“Then I’ll go again.”

Since the enemy was of the fire attribute, the most effective hit was water-based magic. Several flower buds made of water gathered around Kang Sejun.

“The 8th Spell Order, Sign Language.”

It was water, but not water. The moment the flower buds touched the beast’s body bloomed, the leather fell off with a squawking sound. It was an acidic liquid.

“Yoon Jaehun!”

When the wound appeared, Do Junyoung and Yoon Jaehun used their sword skills. Then without missing the spot where the blood splattered, Joo Eun launched a wide-area attack.

The last attack was Kang Sejun’s share. When acidic water flowers were poured again, the beast could no longer withstand it.

Gyaaaaaa! For the first time, the beast screamed in pain.

“Sign Language Conversion.”

Kang Sejun, who united the acidic water flowers, changed their shape. The water was now like a rope clamping the neck of the beast. Even when it screamed and shook its body and scratched with its claws, the noose made of water continued to melt around its neck instead of breaking.

“Shut it down.”

Taking advantage of that gap, Han Suwon drew his fingers from top to bottom. A single bolt of lightning fell from the gathering dark clouds onto the beast’s body.

When it stiffened, Eun Injae hit its chin with her red shield, and Do Junyoung and Yoon Jaehun wounded its four legs and forced it to kneel.

The last attack was up to Joo Eun.

[Activates the skill ‘Prostation’. Penetration increases by 200%!]

A white arrow shot into the sky transformed into a huge light and fell to the ground toward the neck of the beast that Kang Sejun was gripping.

Bang! Smoke spread with a roar. No one could see the situation because the view was blocked, but only Joo Eun and Kang Sejun clearly felt it.

“I couldn’t cut its throat!”

“Everybody, back off!” the moment the sulfur-like smell of blood spread through the smoke, Kang Sejun shouted. However, the attack was faster than that.

What burst through the smoke was not fire, but lightning.

[Activates the skill “Final Barrier”!]

Just before a massive lightning strike, a brilliant golden shield appeared above everyone’s heads.

“Ugh, kghh…!”

However, the thunderbolt of the Level 1 monster destroyed even Yoo Soo-eun’s barrier, which boasted the best defense. The aftermath of the barrier’s destruction hit her.

“Ugh, cough!”

Kang Sejun, who supported Yoo Soo-eun’s collapsing body, looked straight ahead. Now, the only person facing the demon head-on was Eun Injae.

“The Great General of the World, the Great General of the Underground!”

[Activates the skill ‘Summon Totem Pole’.]

Two ranchers rose before her. A total of six guardian deities, including the totem poles that guard the four sides, radiated bright light and spread a shield.

However, even if it was the power that symbolizes guardianship, the opponent was a Level 1 monster that was stronger than Eun Injae.

“Cough!”

The totem poles were broken, and the defense shield was pierced. As Eun Injae’s body, which had been electrocuted, bounced back, Han Suwon hurriedly grabbed her. With cracks all over the shield and armor, Eun Injae’s body was completely battered.

“… Damn it.”

The expression on Kang Sejun’s, who had offset the remaining shock, face wasn’t good. Thanks to Yoo Soo-eun and Eun Injae, they were able to block most of the attacks that poured into the wide area, but the situation was not so optimistic.

The beast’s head, revealed through the smoke, had grown into two before everyone knew it.

“Will it really become something like Cerberus?”

A new head sprouted next to its former head that was half dangling from Joo Eun’s attack. It even contained electric shocks, not fire.

“Truly fits the reputation of a Level 1 monster.”

Kang Sejun understood now why Baek Heewon said they needed Yoon Seora. Even if she was an S-class, she was a rare person with the ability to manipulate space.

About an hour and a half after the battle started.

He didn’t know when she would arrive, but the fact that she was coming gave him quite a bit of relief.

“Yoo Soo-eun, can you move?”

“Fuck. This is annoying. You damn beast.”

When Yoo Soo-eun, who quickly healed herself, got up on her feet, Han Suwon laid Eun Injae down next to her. Thanks to Eun Injae’s ability, Do Junyoung and Yoon Jaehun were safe, but she suffered the most damage. She probably wouldn’t be able to fight anymore.

“Joo Eun, are you okay?”

“No, I think I need treatment.”

Joo Eun looked down at his arm. He also couldn’t completely evade the attack, and his right arm was tattered. Since he was a right-handed archer, it was impossible to fight again immediately.

“Let’s divide the number of people in two. Han Suwon and Do Junyoung will be in charge of the lighting attack, and the fire will be handled by Yoon Jaehun and me. As soon as Joo Eun’s wound heals, join the lightning side.”

“No. Everyone deal with the lightning side. I’ll take care of the fire myself. After you guys are done, come and help me.”

After treating minor wounds with potions, Yoon Jaehun suddenly stepped forward. Kang Sejun shouted that he was crazy, but he was sane.

“We have the best chance of dealing with the other after eliminating one.”

“There’s no way you can handle it alone!”

“No. I can deal with it because I am alone.”

Yoon Jaehun approached the beast alone.

“Wait, Yoon Jaehun!”

Do Junyoung, who must have guessed something, tried to grab him, but Yoon Jaehun was already standing in front of the beast. Do Junyoung screamed, “Don’t use it. At least not at the same time!”

“If not now, when?”

[The Awakened ‘Yoon Jaehun’ faced the enemy alone. The condition has been met.]

[The title ‘Lonely Pilgrim’ is activated. Stats increase by 200% while facing enemies alone.]

[The title ‘Guardian of the Sanctuary’ is activated. The Awakened ‘Yoon Jaehun’ declared the Holy Land. Stats increase by 200% in the Holy Land.]

[Remaining time: 30 minutes]

The title ‘Lonely Pilgrim.’

And the title obtained through the contract with the Entity, ‘Guardian of the Sanctuary.’

Both were buff skills that temporarily increased strength, but there was only one problem.

“You idiot! It’s dangerous if you use both at the same time!”

The aftereffects were severe.

But he didn’t care. Like he had said, if not now, when?

A strong aura exploded around Yoon Jaehun’s body. The beautiful pure white sword that wrapped around the sword grew even larger.

The moment he took a step, he was confronted with the fiery beast’s head. The present Yoon Jaehun would be almost equal to an L-rank regarding ability.

This was why he had the best potential in the country.

However, Do Junyoung, looking at Yoon Jaehun, was biting his lip enough to bleed.

“Come on, we have to join. Yoon Jaehun can’t use that ability for a long time.”

Kang Sejun, who had fought alongside Yoon Jaehun in the labyrinth in the past, nodded knowing the seriousness of the situation.

The title ‘Lonely Pilgrim’ was activated only when fighting enemies alone. So nobody could intervene.

All they had to do now was to kill at least one of the heads before the time limit ran out and Yoon Jaehun collapsed.

“Let’s go.”

Three men who were currently able to fight ran to one side.

May Yoon Jaehun, who threw everything into revenge, not die.

Everyone clenched their teeth.

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[Community for Awakened]

[Title: Is it true that Cheorwon Dungeon’s level has risen to Level 1?]

[Title: Level 1… Doesn’t that require at least three L-classes to attack??? So terrifying…?]

[Title: I can’t even fly a drone for fear of interfering with fighting… I’m sure the association isn’t filming either, right?]

[Title: I live in Pocheon, but the ground is ringing all the way here. My family is so scared that we will escape to Seoul.]

“…”

The endless postings on the community made Song Hanna distraught.

That damn dungeon was upgraded to Level 1. Even Level 2 had been hard enough.

She had to shake her head several times because bad memories kept coming. Cheorwon Dungeon was her biggest trauma.

[‘The Greedy Predator’ whispers that you might as well go.]

“… Shut up.”

[They said that even if you are S-class, you can easily deal with such a monster with a little help from them.]

“I told you to shut up.”

[“Don’t you want revenge?”]

“Shut up!” when she heard a low-pitched voice, not a system message, Song Hanna screamed.

A golden pattern floated on her skin, and the president’s office rang. She could feel the secretaries outside wandering around.

“You damn predator. Don’t you think I don’t know that you want to eat me?”

Contracted Entity ‘The Greedy Predator.’

As the name suggested, this guy wanted to eat even the contractor Song Hanna.

The receiver of the golden spoon? Accepted the Entity’s favoritism? Overprotective Entity?

No. That guy just wants to grow themself well and eat.

“Go away. There’s nothing to eat.”

[“Really? If your nephew dies, will you still be sober?”]

“Get out of here, you bastard!”

Song Hanna’s power swept through the president’s office once. The voice that seemed to be licking her ear with a sticky sound left only the sound of giggling laughter.