Trait Absorption Hunter Hunter Part 2 Episode 58
58. Preparation for Assassination
‘Yang Jo-young also had an S-class trait?’
Seongmin Choi looked at the information window that had appeared once again.
[Trait – Strong Strength]
-Rating: S
-Description: Strength increases by 2x.
The explanation is simple, but it is definitely S-class.
‘Strength doubles. What an ignorant trait.’
Somehow, when Yang Jo-young grabbed the back of my neck, the force was so strong… … There was a reason for this.
‘Status window.’
Looking at the stats, I saw that my strength had increased from 700 to over 1,500.
It surpassed the instantaneous power of 1,400 people.
‘The secondary stat exceeds the primary stat… … I wonder if I should switch to a warrior rather than an assassin.’
Well, there’s nothing wrong with having high strength.
Because it was the second most important stat for an assassin.
‘It would be nice if my reflexes were higher, but I can’t complain. It’s like getting hundreds of runes for free.’
Perhaps thanks to the increased strength, his invisible fighting power would have increased by several tens of thousands.
The current combat power is around 100,000.
‘An S-class that I didn’t even expect to see came out. What luck.’
I want to hunt as soon as possible and test my strength.
I want to display my power without filtering and reflect my potential fighting power.
Those thoughts filled my head, but that wasn’t the important thing.
‘There’s no time to leisurely hunt. There’s not much time left until the battle power renewal date.’
He only has 12 days left.
After 12 days, the battle power will be updated and Yang Baek-du’s death will be revealed through the rankings.
‘When Yang Baek-du’s death becomes known, Kwak Min-cheol will take action. Song Chi-hyeon will try to erase his subordinates’ memories before that.’
Choi Sung-min is no exception.
Those who are deeply involved in the operation are subject to memory deletion.
‘I already knew that among Song Chi-hyun’s acquaintances there was a hunter who could erase memories… … .’
I never thought we would meet so soon.
‘If that bastard sees my memories, it’s over that day.’
Erasing memories means you can see them.
If the guy sees Choi Sung-min’s memories, the assassination and the traits will all be exposed.
‘So we have to assassinate Song Chi-hyeon before his memories are read.’
If you assassinate Song Chi-hyeon, you don’t even need to show your memories.
‘Since I was going to assassinate him once he became a B-class anyway, there won’t be a problem if I proceed as planned.’
However, to assassinate someone, you need to prepare to some extent.
‘First, I have to go into the ghost town, kill the named boss, and get the items. Then, I have to learn the poison skill and poison Song Chi-hyun in advance… … .’
Even though he is a lowly figure among the great heroes, Song Chi-Hyeon’s fighting power is 600,000.
He is by no means an easy opponent.
Thorough preparation is necessary before an assassination.
‘Even if we utilize Yang Baekdu’s 10-minute invincibility, I can’t guarantee that we’ll win.’
That’s why I tried to assassinate him after becoming as strong as possible by sucking honey from Song Chi-hyeon’s side.
‘The situation has become one where I have to assassinate someone within 12 days?’
This is why there is not enough time.
Because I have to prepare for the assassination before my memory is erased.
‘There’s not much time left. We have to get everything ready as quickly as possible. We don’t know when Song Chi-hyun will call his friend.’
It could be as early as tomorrow, or as late as ten days later.
In any case, it is obvious that I will call my memory-wiping friend within 12 days.
A situation where fire falls on one’s feet.
‘Before that, we must finish preparing to assassinate Song Chi-hyeon.’
Choi Sung-min’s eyes shone brightly.
* * *
The next day.
Choi Sung-min opened his eyes as the sun rose high in the sky.
I slept in late, but it was okay because it was the weekend.
Because it wasn’t a work day.
‘Still, it’s been a long time since I’ve slept this late.’
Even on weekends, Choi Seong-min was busy hunting.
This was especially true because it was the day Song Chi-hyun gave permission to solo.
‘But not today.’
I also told Song Chi-hyeon that I would be taking a break from hunting today.
It wasn’t because it was hard.
‘I have work to do today.’
Choi Seong-min, who had washed up and had lunch, put on his coat and went outside.
The place he headed to in his car was none other than Hunter Wholesale Market.
I found it to get the Poison Skill Book.
——————
faqwiki.us
Join our Discord for new chapter updates!
https://discord.com/invite/xr7SxG5T6V
——————
‘I’m also looking for an A-grade necklace to use for the Dignity Maintenance trait.’
It is difficult to find equipment above Grade B on the market, but there are cases where stock is occasionally released.
‘Among them, Class A equipment is as hard to find as finding a needle in a haystack.’
I have to go around and around, but I can’t help it.
Because without doing this, I personally wouldn’t be able to get the equipment.
‘First of all, I need to have the skill book I want.’
Just like equipment, it is difficult to find skill books above B grade.
However, it is not that there are none at all, so if you look for it persistently, you may find it.
Daughter-
“Welcome, sir.”
“I’m looking for a B-class skill book.”
“We only have up to C-class. Sorry.”
I tried other stores, but it was the same.
“Oh my, what should I do? All the B-rank skill books sold out last week… … .”
However, out of the five places, there was one place that sold the Tidying Skill Book.
“Are you looking for a B-class skill book? Come this way.”
There were five skill books in the place the owner guided me to, but the skill I wanted wasn’t among them.
“Is there anything else besides this?”
“Yes. That’s all the B-grade skill books we sell.”
Choi Sung-min, who left in disappointment, persevered and tried hard.
I was ready to go into every store I could find.
In the end, I went all the way to a remote place on the outskirts.
I saw a familiar store.
‘Isn’t this the store you first stopped by to buy equipment?’
I visited the dungeon shortly after it opened.
‘At that time, I bargained and bought E-grade equipment at 60% of the price.’
I thought it would go out of business soon because it didn’t seem to have any customers, but it seems it still hasn’t gone out of business.
‘It’s only been two months, is it too early to say it’s over?’
Seongmin Choi, who entered without any particular expectations, asked a familiar merchant.
“I’m looking for a B-class skill book. Do you happen to have one?”
“Ah! If it’s a B-class skill book, it’s here.”
Perhaps because his attire had changed, the merchant didn’t seem to remember Choi Seong-min, but it was still a good thing.
If only I had a B-class skill book.
“From here to here is the B-class skill book.”
Choi Seong-min was secretly surprised by the merchant’s words.
‘That’s quite a lot, isn’t it?’
Even if you just look at it, there are more than twenty.
It looks like inventory has piled up because there are no customers.
Seongmin Choi’s eyes lit up as he searched each item to see if they had the skills he wanted.
‘Found it!’
[Skill – Poison Making]
– Grade: B
-Effect: Creates poison.
-Cool time: None
-Usage restrictions: Class B and above
-Description: A skill for making poison. Depending on the materials, you can make various poisons.
“I’ll buy one of these. How much is it?”
“Twenty million won, sir.”
Choi Sung-min willingly paid the money.
It was a cheap purchase for a B-grade skill book.
‘If I need anything next time, I’ll have to come here first.’
Choi Seong-min left the store with a bright smile.
* * *
I wandered around the shops for half a day, but I couldn’t find a grade A necklace.
‘Instead, I got the skill book I wanted.’
Seongmin Choi, who has one more slot than others due to his transcendent trait, learned the skill of making poison.
‘I’ll just learn it for now and do manufacturing later.’
I had the materials, but I didn’t have time to make it right away.
Because I had to go to the mansion because of Song Chi-hyun’s call.
‘Why did you suddenly call me? Surely you weren’t calling me to erase my memories?’
It hasn’t even been a day yet, and there’s no way you’ve already called him.
I also said that I would wait for a while.
‘If you’re trying to erase memories, it’s difficult.’
I haven’t even been able to enter the hidden dungeon, Ghost Town, to get the items.
‘I really need that item before assassination… … .’
Hoping that my ominous feelings were wrong, I arrived at Song Chi-hyeon’s mansion.
I parked my sports car and headed towards the door, where the butler I had seen before, Hwang Seok-gyu, came out.
“I’ve been waiting for you, Mr. Choi Seong-min. I will guide you to the Great Hero. Please follow me.”
I followed the butler and arrived in front of the office.
Before going in, I did some mind control and prayed inwardly.
I hope my ominous feelings are wrong.
“Oh, you’re here?”
As soon as he saw Song Chi-hyeon, he bowed his head deeply.
“Meet the great hero.”
“Take it easy, take it easy. Isn’t it time to take it easy now?”
“No. Showing yourself like that in front of the Great Hero is nothing short of disrespectful.”
“Are you really saying that you only pick the answers you like?”
Song Chi-hyun, who was laughing as if satisfied with the lip service, suddenly gestured.
“Come closer.”
As I walked with a bewildered look on my face, Song Chi-hyun also got up from his seat and approached me.
Song Chi-hyun spoke solemnly from a distance that was within arm’s reach.
“I speak by the authority of the Great Hero. From this time on, I hereby order B-class Hunter Choi Seong-min to be promoted to military rank and appointed as the leader of Team Covert Group B.”
He was a C-Group leader in the merchant ranks, but he became a B-Group leader in the military ranks.
“Congratulations on your promotion, Choi Sung-min.”
Song Chi-hyun, who said that, pinned the badge on his chest.
It was a sword-shaped badge proving military status.
“Thank you, Your Majesty.”
“I believe you will do well as the leader of Group B in the future.”
“Don’t worry. I will do my best in the task at hand.”
“Oh, and this.”
Song Chi-hyun handed over a card.
“This is the ID card that allows you to enter the mansion’s armory. Feel free to use it as you wish, as you can take whatever you need.”
Choi Sungmin’s eyes widened.
“T, can I accept something like this… … .”
“It’s a small reward for saving me, so take it without any complaints.”
“Thank you, Your Majesty.”
“Oh, by the way, this isn’t the reward I’m offering.”
“Huh? Wasn’t this the end?”
“I told you I would give you a big reward. This is a small reward that doesn’t mean much. So keep looking forward to it.”
Choi Sung-min, with his mouth open, lowered his head as if he was embarrassed.
“Then let’s go now. I have to go shopping.”
“Ah… … thank you, thank you so much.”
Choi Sung-min, who kept bowing his head, left the office.
Shhh-
He erased his cowardly appearance and put a smile on his lips.
‘That’s a good thing. I was just in need of a Grade A necklace.’
I felt lucky and headed straight to the armory.
Since I had been there once, it was easy to find.
Beep- thud- kugugung-
When I swiped my ID card at the armory, the shutter opened.
A number of items appeared.
‘All these items are mine… … .’
As Choi Sung-min slowly looked around as if he was shopping, he caught sight of a familiar skill book.
It was the poison making skill book I had obtained a few hours ago.
‘I searched the entire store but couldn’t find it, and it’s here… … .’
I felt a bit empty, but that doesn’t mean I did anything stupid.
‘It’s just a pipe dream since we’re all being monitored by CCTV anyway. If I take the poison-making skill book, I’ll just arouse unnecessary suspicion.’
It was a good thing I bought the skill book separately, as I could have been suspected of preparing for an assassination.
‘He said I could take everything I needed, but I only needed one thing right now.’
Seongmin Choi passed the skill book corner and looked around the area where the accessories were gathered.
‘Let’s see if there’s a decent one among the A-grade necklaces.’
Soon, Choi Sung-min’s eyes caught sight of a useful necklace.
[Storm Necklace]
-Category: Necklace
– Grade: A
-Effect: Agility +210, if total agility exceeds 1,500, additional attack speed and movement speed +30%
– Durability: 20,000/20,000
-Usage restrictions: Class A and above
-Description: A necklace imbued with the power of the storm. Only those with high reflexes can fully control it.
‘This is it!’
Not only does it have high basic agility, but if the conditions are met, you can also gain additional attack speed and movement speed.
‘This will more than replace the set effect.’
Until now, I had no choice but to wear a D-class necklace because of the set effect.
‘Now it’s time to change to a Grade A necklace.’
I took off my old necklace and put on a new one.
Although it was a grade A necklace, there was no problem wearing it thanks to its dignity-maintaining properties.
-Strength: 1,637, Stamina: 814
-Agility: 1,501, Horsepower: 2
When I wear the necklace, my reflexes go up to over 1,500.
I barely managed to meet the conditions and get the attack speed and movement speed bonuses.
‘I bet the CCTV footage showed you taking the necklace?’
It may seem strange for a B-class hunter to carry A-class equipment.
‘Now is not the time to be picky… … .’
There was no time to worry because the assassination preparations had to be completed as quickly as possible.
‘I learned the poison making skill and got an A-class necklace. Now all that’s left is… . . ‘
Go to the Ghost Town, a B-class hidden dungeon, and obtain the necessary items.
‘Isn’t it today? The day the full moon rises.’
Today was a good day to enter the dungeon since you can only enter it when there’s a full moon.
At that moment, I was smiling with satisfaction at the feeling that things were progressing smoothly.
Deuuun- Deuuun-
Choi Sung-min’s cell phone vibrated.
It was an unknown number.
