Episode 145 Ulleungdo (5)
There was no reason to hide it since she had already judged the item’s properties without even looking at the options.
Kang-hoo asked.
“How did you know?”
“I can see it in my eyes.”
Kim Shin-ryung answered briefly. That was enough of an answer.
Kang-hoo can see the information of the other person’s constellation because he can see it with his own eyes.
Kim Shin-ryung has contracts with more than ten constellations. Her level is at least 500.
If that’s the case, it wouldn’t be strange for her, who specialized in crafting and disassembling, to see through the essence of items.
The only thing that is questionable is…
The weapons that can be fed are expensive, so why invest in yourself?
Isn’t it a lack of motivation to burn expensive weapons just because you liked them at first sight?
Or are they just going to throw out the lowest level items and make a fuss about it?
When Kang-hoo’s gaze seemed to deepen with another meaning, Kim Shin-ryeong snorted and said.
“Are you worried that I might throw away some useless junk items?”
“I feel like there isn’t enough reason to do that.”
“Come on. See for yourself. A suspicious person like you will feel better after seeing it with your own eyes.”
Kim Shin-ryeong casually threw a dagger at Kang-hu. Kang-hu caught the dagger and immediately checked the options.
But unlike regular items, this item had a unique feature from the start.
【Tranquility – Weapon】
【Rating: 7th grade】
【The weapon in question is damaged for an unknown reason, and when worn, the existing optional benefits cannot be enjoyed.】
【Strength +35】【Not applicable】
There was a warning sign.
The stat option exists, but is not activated.
Kang-hoo temporarily removed his existing dagger and tried wearing this one, but there was no change in his stats.
It’s not like this phenomenon of items becoming like this didn’t exist in the original work.
But since the focus was only on Jang Si-hwan’s growth, Jang Si-hwan’s items never turned out like that.
Yes. It was a correction of the main character. It was the original author’s greed that did not want to cause even the slightest damage.
Anyway, there is a destroyed item right in front of you. It is an item that has lost its value.
“It’s a destroyed item.”
“That’s right. It’s meaningless for a hunter to wear. It doesn’t change stats. It’s trash.”
“ah……!”
At that moment, Kang-hoo let out an exclamation as a brilliant idea occurred to him.
It’s true that wearing it has no meaning. But ‘feeding it’ has meaning.
This is because you only get the benefit when you wear it, and in other cases it may be different.
It was a blind spot in the setup.
“Do you understand now? I have more of these items than you think.”
“… … .”
It’s getting exciting.
For a typical hunter, it would have lost its value and been discarded or sold cheaply.
However, it seemed that Kim Shin-ryung had been collecting such items for some reason. Although the exact reason was unknown.
“If you cooperate with me, I can give you high-grade items for free. For 0 won.”
“That’s kind of tempting.”
“Right? Aren’t you interested?”
“yes.”
“Wouldn’t it be a waste to buy it and feed it to them? But it would feel good to feed it to them for free.”
“Do you want to cooperate now?”
“No. Not now. Let’s just exchange contact information. I’ll contact you directly if necessary.”
“I also have a busy schedule, so I may not be able to give you the time you want. I ask for your understanding.”
“Who said what? I’m saying let’s meet up and make arrangements. Don’t worry. I’m not calling you to bully you.”
A rather interesting issue has arisen.
I don’t know what dagger item she wants to give me.
However, if you give a high-grade broken item, that many stats will be added to the dagger.
As she said, it is true that there are some aspects that are a waste to buy and feed at full price.
But if he got it for free and fed it to them, it was a deal that Kang-hoo had nothing to lose.
Of course, it remains to be seen in what form she will need his help.
If I felt like I was being overly snobby, I was even thinking of breaking the board.
Because the type of relationship where you get dragged along is the type that Kang-hoo hates the most.
And so the short but intense meeting with Kim Shin-ryung ended.
As soon as the deal was done, she suddenly disappeared into her room in the basement of the villa.
After leaving a brief greeting saying that he would see me again next time, he left without looking back.
In another sense, he was a person with a definite character.
* * *
As soon as I left Moon Hyung-seo’s villa and went into the city, I said goodbye to him.
Kang-hu planned to sleep at the safe hotel he had set up in Ulleungdo, and Moon-hyeong-seo did not.
Since Ulleungdo is a very popular destination for visitors, there are also night-time boats, although they are a bit dangerous.
Of course, the fare is a bit more expensive because the ship is larger than expected in case of an accident.
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Unlike before, Moon Hyung-seo, who was always polite and courteous, did not lose that attitude even when they parted ways.
“I was very impressed today. Mr. Kim Shin-ryung was also very impressed.”
“I see. That was to be expected.”
Kang-hoo nodded his head in satisfaction, since he had passed the trap section without a single scratch.
“I also had a lot to think about. It was a source of inspiration for me.”
“If that were true, I would be happy.”
“If it’s okay with you… … .”
“huh.”
“Can we have a sparring match next time? I’d like to brush up on my skills against assassins.”
“I don’t have much experience dealing with the Changsul world either. I think this match will be helpful to both of us.”
“Yes, I would like to make a request.”
“Okay. Next time I see Master K, let’s set up a table. Is there a place?”
“Of course. Our sparring equipment is also well prepared.”
“Okay. Let’s do that.”
“I have inherited the colorless talisman, so the Master will contact you directly when he is ready.”
“Be careful on your way.”
“Yes. I will tell the Master so he can contact you as soon as possible.”
“thanks for your effort.”
That’s how I broke up with Moon Hyung-seo.
There was still quite a bit of time left before daybreak.
But my mind was too clear to sleep under the cover of night.
It seemed like the tension that had built up from experiencing countless traps with my whole body at the villa had not yet subsided.
at that time.
“That’s it for today.”
Kang-hoo nodded as he saw a convenience store come into view.
Butter-grilled squid with a can of beer. Today, for some reason, I felt like this combination would be a sweet treat that would stick to my mouth.
* * *
1 hour later.
“Japan is not yet on standby. It would be better to thoroughly check the White War for now.”
Kang-hoo, who was enjoying a late-night snack alone at the hotel, was looking over the dishes he had prepared one by one.
I would like to expedite my trip to Japan, but it is being delayed due to local circumstances.
Since this wasn’t a problem that could be solved just because Kang-hoo wanted to rush, they decided to wait comfortably.
The White War is now in its initial stages and is overheated.
More than 90% of mercenary requests are concentrated in battlefields where bloody battles are taking place.
It is true that it is the perfect environment for making a killing, but if you are unlucky, you could die right from the start.
From the beginning, running wild in a dogfight was not something Kang-hoo liked.
Because you never know when or where a blind attack will come. Funnily enough, even death becomes a factor of luck.
“It seems a bit out of the blue to go to France now to meet Emilia. It’s too low of a weight class.”
It’s too early to go to France.
Even the Kim Soo-kyung Mercenary Group and the Gru Guild feel a bit burdened by suddenly increasing their skinship.
If you show the appearance of pushing in first, it becomes difficult to secure an advantageous high point.
“Park Dong-jae. Jeon Se-hyeok. Ban Se-young. This line also feels a bit closer now. There’s no problem with Lee Ye-rin, Yoon Sang-mi, and Jung Yu-ri.”
The number of useful connections is increasing. Of course, the number of bad connections is also increasing.
Originally, it was only about Kang Dong-hyun’s Eclipse, but recently one more was added.
The Kashmar Guild of Russia.
Those guys may show their backs to me at any time and in what form. Of course, I have no intention of bending over because of that.
“Yes. Lee Hyeon-seok was there.”
At that time, a name that had been pushed to the back of the list due to lack of contact recently came to mind.
That’s Lee Hyeon-seok.
He still kept the blood token and personal number he received from his nephew Min Su-hyeon after saving him.
The excuse at that time was to have some tea time.
Lee Hyun-seok probably didn’t take it literally. He wasn’t that clueless.
If you look at the number and composition of dungeons in Lee Hyun-seok’s ‘Abyss’, there was no better choice in Korea.
The timing was also good.
Rather, if it is delayed too much, the feeling of gratitude for saving Min Soo-hyun may be diluted.
Now is the perfect time to bring out those feelings, to lift them up, and to add some color to them.
Also, with the recent issue of Kang Dong-hyun’s assassination order, his reputation has risen, so it is a situation where he can naturally appeal.
“The next is the abyss.”
I’ve decided on my next destination.
Now it seems like it’s time for Lee Hyun-seok to repay his debt of gratitude.
* * *
That moment.
Even though it was dawn, Lee Hyeon-seok was busy checking information with his eyes fixed on the monitor.
Because we were collecting such a vast amount of information, it took quite some time just to check it.
This part can be handled by your subordinate information team or a trusted subordinate… … .
Given Lee Hyun-seok’s personality, which requires him to see and judge for himself, this was absolutely impossible.
Next to Lee Hyun-seok was Min Su-hyeon, who was nodding off with her long pink hair roughly tied up.
“Soohyun. Soohyun.”
“Uh, uh-uh… … ? Uncle, why?”
“Look at this. My guess was right. That bastard Kim Dae-man. He had a connection with the Kashmar Guild.”
“So… … ?”
“What’s the big deal? This is proof that there’s a secret deal between the Purification Guild and the Kashmar Guild.”
“Haaam… … .”
“Yeah, what I told you was a mistake. Go to bed quickly. Starting tomorrow, just stay home and get some rest.”
“Gasp, Uncle!”
The phrase “just stay home and rest” has several meanings.
As much as I rest at home, I also rest from the support and assistance from the Abyss dimension. It means cutting it off.
Min Soo-hyun, who noticed the atmosphere cooling down, suddenly started to raise his tension.
“Yes, that’s right! My uncle has been saying for a while that the Purification Guild might have some kind of connection with the Kashmar Guild!”
“Okay. Go in. My heart has already grown cold.”
“Three-thousand-thousand-thousand!”
“Okay. For now… … Hmm?”
at that time.
Lee Hyun-seok’s smartphone, which he had kept on the top drawer of his desk, started to ring.
It means that the call came from a number with the number 1. In other words, it was Kang-hoo’s call.
I thought there hadn’t been much news from you for a while, but now it looks like you’re finally thinking of having some tea time.
I was especially happy to hear the call from Hyunseok Lee, who was aware of the recent issues related to Eclipse.
This is because the Abyss was not on good terms with Eclipse as much as it was with the Purification Guild.
Although it was not openly repeated, countless conflicts had already occurred.
Expected contact.
Lee Hyun-seok immediately took out his smartphone and answered Kang-hu’s call.
“This is Lee Hyun-seok. I was waiting for a call from the benefactor who saved my nephew, Su-hyeon. Nice to meet you.”
Lee Hyun-seok’s comments were full of gratitude from the beginning.
From the perspective of Kang-hoo, who made the call, it was the beginning of a pleasant conversation.
It seemed like things were going well.
