Chapter 219
From the beginning of the cataclysm until now, mankind has been classifying monsters and establishing rankings based on the experience of countless deaths and destructions.
Accordingly, the level of the gate was determined according to the level of the monsters inhabiting it.
however… … .
‘Everywhere there are exceptions.’
The mutation gate did just that. It was literally a transformation itself that went beyond the limits set by humans.
Another variable intervened in the space of the gate, which is still treated as a mystery to mankind.
‘It’s the worst.’
Class D monsters may appear from F-class gates, and B-class monsters may appear from D-class gates.
That alone was a terrible nightmare, but one bigger problem remained.
‘Rare Monster/It’s crazy to encounter an unexpectedly high-ranking monster, but all those who appeared like that have powers that surpass monsters of the same level.
The word rare monster was first born then.
And not long after, an opinion was raised.
‘Then what about the rare monsters that appear at the A-class mutation gate? Aren’t they too strong to be on the same level?’
For hunters, Class A is the area of the highest point that can be reached with one awakening.
Among them, those who were recognized as strong were given the honorable title of Ranker.
This was a problem that also applied to monsters. A new name was created after numerous discussions in related academic circles.
‘Named monsters (Named Monsters) / True monsters that have escaped the fence of A-class.
Team 1, who came back alive alone, said that there was a named monster.
In the very space where we stand, in the Wyvern’s nest.
“dog sound!”
Won Myung-hoon shouted harshly and grabbed Team 1’s collar.
“Named monsters, there’s no way something like that could exist here.”
“I really am. I saw it with my own eyes.”
Team 1 continued with a trembling voice.
“It was several times bigger than a normal wyvern. I couldn’t believe it even when I saw it with my own two eyes.”
“shut up!”
However, the fear that Team 1 received from the named monster was greater than expected.
Despite the name of an A-class hunter, he was terrified like a seven-year-old child.
“That guy is different from the wyverns I’ve dealt with so far. We have to run away right now.”
“Kim Jong-hoon, you bastard… … “
Pudeudeuk.
Won Myung-hoon gnashed his teeth, but that was all.
Although he showed a lower-than-expected appearance in every way, he was also an A-rank hunter who once rose to the ranks. There was no way he didn’t know that he already knew everyone in this place.
Won Myung-hoon’s bullying of team leader 1 is just a defense mechanism to hide his fear.
‘There must have already been signs of a mutation gate.’
I know this because I experienced it myself three years ago.
The appearance of strangely few monsters. Also, the amount of magic stones was generous compared to the monsters killed.
I was unaware of the latter. By-product disposal is the responsibility of the star guild, and even if it is a cooperative raid, Won Myung-hun is the commander who decides everything.
‘But the commander threw a shit.’
This is not a trivial misjudgment level.
The one who is targeting us somewhere in the wasteland is not an ordinary Wyvern, but a named monster.
“What the f*ck… … “
Team leader Choi said to Won Myung-hoon, who was spitting out harsh curse words.
“Calm down. In the current situation, the priority is to withdraw immediately.”
“Really? Do you look genuine in this situation?”
“I was telling you to calm down and face reality.”
Choi’s calm voice continued.
“Fortunately, it is not too late. If you go back the way you came as fast as you can, you can enter the jungle in under an hour.
But if you run into him in a wasteland like this… … “
“Who doesn’t know that? Interfere moderately.”
There are no more smiling and polite gentlemen. Team leader Choi’s eyes sank at Won Myung-hun’s nervous appearance.
“I’m sorry. I didn’t know you would take it that way.”
“regret? Collaboration, cooperating, so it looks like we are really on the same level… … Damn, just talking about it hurts my mouth. Anyway, stop trying to tell me what to do, it still makes me feel dirty.”
He said that when you are in a crisis, you can see the true character of a person.
In that sense, Won Myung-hoon was just about this. It’s just bittersweet that he considered such a person an idol.
Won Myung-hun said to the guild members with a nervous face.
“Take only the magic stones. Return to the gate entrance as soon as possible.”
There are two doors leading out of the gate. The entrance to enter and the exit to open when you kill the boss monster.
Right now, of course, choosing the former is the right choice.
“yes.”
Preparations were completed quickly. However, the problem was the team leader, who was still pale.
“Why is that man like that?”
Deacon Kim, who was always taking a step behind me and sparing his words, answered my muttering.
“You’ve been exposed to the monster’s Fear.”
“Are you an A-class hunter?”
“Because the opponent is a named monster.”
”ah.”
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“And rank is only a measure of strength. mental strength. It has nothing to do with being strong.”
No matter how much it is, to think that an A-class hunter is caught in peer.
Either one. Team leader 1 usually has a weak mentality, or the named monster is that strong.
‘Personally, I’d prefer the former.’
With that thought in mind, I approached the team leader. It was to help him stand up, but he was startled as if he had been burned by something.
“are you okay. I don’t mean to harm you. You know me?”
“Jin Tae-kyung.”
“You are still fine. So now let’s wake up and wake up. Or sit still and become prey.”
Ugh!”
Sometimes it is better to incite fear than courage.
Team 1 jumped up at the word “prey,” and looked around with anxious eyes.
“No, what about him?”
“Not here. How have you been living anyway?”
That’s what I’ve been wanting to ask for a while. From the moment the word named monster popped out, no one was curious about it, but the team leader chewed his lips at my question.
“I had no choice.”
“… … I see.”
You ran away. abandoning his teammates.
But I didn’t criticize. Not because I understood him, but because I thought I didn’t deserve it.
‘I can swear, but at least I’m not.’
Whether he knew my feelings or not, the head of team 1 spoke gibberish.
“We were approaching cautiously, but he saw us. And spread your wings, spread your black wings… …
“Black Wings?”
“That, yes. It was all black from head to tail.”
There is a memory that suddenly comes to mind. The wyvern that he met at that time with the screams and huge wings that filled the cave was also black all over his body.
“Black Wyvern.”
“No, it’s different. It was several times bigger and stronger than the Black Wyvern I’ve seen so far. Who’s that??… A real monster.”
If so, it wouldn’t be the guy I met three years ago.
After the Sangdong station mutation gate incident, I was investigated a lot. The investigation team that visited the scene to dispatch the truth of the case concluded that the gnome was not far out of the category of a typical Black Wyvern.
‘Then, where is he now?’
Monsters in the gate are regenerated at regular intervals. So when the investigation team arrived, he had already disappeared.
I used to think about that every time I drank.
Where is he now? Maybe he died at the hands of another hunter. If he is alive, will he have a chance to avenge himself?
‘It’s possible now.’
As long as both sides are alive, the day will come when we will meet again.
I to him, and he to me. Because they gave each other unforgettable memories.
But today doesn’t seem to be that day.
“Jin Tae-kyung.”
“Taekyung!”
Before I knew it, the guild members who had finished their preparations were waiting for me. And that was the moment when he stepped out to join the ranks.
“One eye.”
My body froze at the sudden word that came out of Team 1’s mouth.
As he slowly turned around, he saw the leader of Team 1 pointing at his eyes with a trembling hand.
“Now, what?”
“that’s right. One of her eyes was broken. It’s like being stabbed by something…”
“……!”
A momentary current ran down his spine. My head is dyed pure white, and my fists naturally gain strength.
Three years ago, I risked my life and rushed at him.
Gathering all his strength, he fired a blow, no, a ‘strike with all his might’, and the spear blade was precisely inserted into his pupil.
That was the last thing I could do, and it became the only trace I left on him.
‘It’s a bastard.’
The question of how an ordinary Black Wyvern became a named monster did not come to mind.
The skin that stands up to the hair is the witness, and the beating heart is the prosecutor and judge at the same time.
All the things that make up me were shouting with their mouths together.
The mysterious named monster the team leader said was the one who gave me an indelible nightmare three years ago.
‘We finally met.’
I don’t know how to express this feeling.
fear? pleasure?
My whole body trembled with an unknown emotion.
It was the time when the strong scent of blood was mixed with the sharper senses than ever before.
– Wow!
I raised my head at the roar coming from afar.
On the horizon of the wasteland where the setting sun was setting, black wings were flying towards us.
‘Damn it. damn it damn it!’
In Won Myung-hun’s mind, swear words were constantly being played over and over again.
It was as if the plan was already over. Now is the time to worry about your life.
‘A named monster.’
The situation is as serious as it was eight years ago, or rather more serious than then.
It was the moment when Won Myung-hun, who had finished preparing quickly by brushing up on the guild members, was about to give instructions for departure.
“coming.”
My heart sinks at the low voice that pierces my ears.
It was all the more so because the owner of that voice was Jin Tae-kyung.
“What does that mean?”
“Prepare for battle. Or run with all your might.”
“Then what!”
“What do you want?”
Jin Tae-kyung’s sunken eyes are unfamiliar.
The person in front of Won Myung-hun now was neither his big fan nor a 20-year-old kid wandering around like an idiot.
‘What is this feeling?’
As Won Myung-hun flinched, a dry voice flowed from Jin Tae-kyung’s lips.
“Take them all with you. I still have the necklace.”
“… … what?”
What is this kid talking about?
Jin Tae-kyung raised the corner of his mouth toward Won Myung-hun, who was momentarily confused.
“What are you so surprised about? Did you know I wouldn’t know?”
“You, you bastard.”
“Myeonghun hyung. No, Mr. Won Myung-hoon.”
Won Myung-hun’s body suddenly stopped. It wasn’t because of contempt, but because of the pressure. A feeling of pressure that he had never felt before was flowing from Jin Tae-kyung.
“Whatever you did, whatever you were going to do.
Everything so far has been overlooked. step.”
Dark eyes shone through the tangled hair.
“Never show your teeth again.”
“……!”
“The talk is over. go away.”
Won Myung-hun opened his mouth, but nothing leaked out.
He looked at Jin Tae-gyeong with indescribable eyes and turned around roughly.
I felt the eyes of the peace guild members, who finally realized that there was something, stuck in the back of my head.
‘Sick bastards. Who dare…’
But it’s okay.
Jin Tae-gyeong and those ragtag guild members will die soon.
After a while, Won Myung-hun and the Star Guild members, who were running with all their might, heard a roar from afar.