Trait Absorption Hunter Hunter Part 2 Episode 82
82. Grade A
I thought I had to go through three or four B-class dungeons to get promoted.
However, contrary to expectations, Choi Sung-min, who monopolized the trait, became stronger than expected.
Tsk-tsk!
The giant nutria, which had nothing to brag about but its fur coat, was torn to pieces in one blow.
‘You got hit without even putting on the assassin’s mark?’
The assassin’s mark is currently on Kogo.
If you ask me to meet you in person, I’ll meet you, but you never know.
He might suddenly cut off contact and disappear.
‘I didn’t even mark the other targets in preparation for that time… … .’
I never thought I’d get a room.
Of course, since the stats are focused on reflexes, the damage will be high.
In addition, by using stealth every time you attack, you enjoy a 100% damage amplification effect.
‘That’s why you became so strong, right?’
Choi Sung-min killed the nutria one after another with a single blow.
Hunting time was greatly shortened, and as a result, combat power also skyrocketed.
It was a foregone conclusion that the combat power would exceed 300,000.
[Promoted to Class A!]
[One skill slot is added.]
‘I can’t believe I became an A-rank after clearing a dungeon just once.’
If this happens, you will have to cancel your reservations for the B-class dungeons you had previously planned to conquer.
After all, it would be good to do A-class dungeons that are appropriate for your level to earn runes and increase your combat power.
[400 reflexes are added due to the effect of the Growing Reflexes trait.]
When I became an A-class, my reflexes improved for free.
‘As expected, the S-class trait is good.’
Soon, the bloody dagger that Choi Sung-min was holding began to change.
The dagger’s blade became as long as his forearm.
[Assassin’s Bloody Dagger (Growth Type)]
-Category: Weapon
– Grade: A (holder’s grade)
-Attack power: 3,100~3,300
-Effect: +220 reflexes, +1,600 additional attack power for 10 seconds when making a surprise attack, +3,200 additional attack power when making a surprise attack after stealth
– Durability: Infinite
-Usage restrictions: Class A or higher (bound)
It’s not just the appearance that has changed.
Options and attack power have been doubled overall.
It’s to the point where you wonder if it’s really a class A weapon.
To this extent, the specs were comparable to S-class.
‘If you surprise attack after hiding, your additional attack power increases by 3,200… … .’
Because of the characteristic of increasing damage when hiding, always use hiding before attacking.
Since there was no cooldown for stealth, it was almost like you always had additional attack power.
‘Now that I’ve become an A-class, I need to change into some new equipment.’
Knowing this would happen, I raided Song Chi-hyun’s armory and took all the necessary equipment.
Because I didn’t want to go back and forth twice.
Tseueueuut-
Armor, gloves, shoes, and even rings.
Replaced with items that increase reflexes by 200.
‘The necklace is A-grade, so there’s no need to change it.’
Instead, I want to change one ring to S-class.
[Ring of Aiolos]
-Category: Ring
-Rating: S
-Effect: Agility +260, Attack speed +100%
– Durability: 26,000/26,000
-Usage restrictions: S-class and above
-Description: A ring imbued with the power of the Wind God. Allows you to strike twice instead of once.
‘I can wear S-class. It’s good to maintain dignity in times like this.’
The options weren’t bad for an S-class item obtained by killing Song Chi-hyeon.
‘These items are enough… … .’
Choi Sung-min took out a fist-sized stone from his inventory.
It was a skill level enhancement stone that I brought from the armory.
‘First, let’s make all the skills we have A-class.’
The damage of Cut and Decapitate has been increased from 400% to 600%.
Dagger Throw has also become quite useful, increasing from 300% to 400%.
The duration of the dash has been increased by 10 seconds, and the cooldown of Shadow Step has been reduced to 30 seconds.
[Stealth duration increased from 10% to 12% of reflexes and cooldown reduced from 1 hour to 45 minutes!]
[Poison potion effectiveness increased from 0% to 20%!]
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The effectiveness of hiding and making poisons has also improved.
‘Okay. I’m ready.’
Choi Sung-min took out the Transcendence Stone from his inventory.
A crazy item that turns A-class skills into S-class skills.
‘It’s hard to find one, but you have so many of these.’
He strengthened his skills by appreciating the dead Song Chi-hyeon.
[Cut damage increased from 600% to 1,000% of reflexes!]
[Damage of Dagger Throw increased from 400% to 600% of reflexes!]
[The duration of the dash has increased from 35 seconds to 60 seconds!]
[The damage of Neck Slash has increased from 600% to 1,000% of reflexes!]
[Shadow Step’s cooldown has been reduced from 30 seconds to 10 seconds!]
[Stealth duration increased from 12% to 20% of reflexes and cooldown reduced from 45 minutes to 15 minutes!]
[Poison potion effectiveness increased from 20% to 50%!]
All A-class skills have become S-class.
The effectiveness of the skill has also improved to a jaw-dropping degree.
‘As expected, it’s an S-class skill.’
Abilities have increased and skill efficiency has reached its maximum.
I can’t even imagine how much the damage would have increased.
‘The item is only A-grade, but it’s safe to say it’s already S-grade.’
At this level, it was estimated that the potential combat power would be at least 1 million.
Of course, it was just a prediction.
It’s too early to tell until we test the damage.
‘Now I have to learn new skills.’
I already got the skill book that I would learn when I became an A-class from the armory.
[Skill – Poison]
– Grade: A
-Effect: Apply poison to the dagger. Poison efficiency increases by 20%.
– Duration: 10% of your reflexes (seconds)
-Cool time: None
-Usage Restrictions: Grade A or higher, dagger required
– Description: Apply the poison you made to a dagger. If you damage the target with a dagger that has been poisoned, you can instantly poison them. The poison on the dagger will not disappear during the duration. You can apply multiple types of poison at the same time.
‘It’s an efficient skill because it allows you to apply poison more easily. Additionally, it can increase the effect of poison.’
Choi Sung-min immediately filled the remaining skill slots with poison.
And I used the remaining skill grade transcendence stone here.
[Poison Bargi’s grade has increased from A->S!]
[Poison effect of Poison Barrier has increased from 20% to 50%, and duration has increased from 10% to 20% of reflexes!]
‘Okay.’
With this, all eight skills have become S-rank.
‘Now, the poison made with the poison brewing method has its potency increased by 50%. If you apply this to the poison application and use it… … .’
50% is added again, increasing the efficacy by 100%.
In short, the poison’s effect is doubled compared to before.
‘That is, neurotoxin reduces stats by 20%, and lethal poison reduces movement speed by 100% and increases damage taken by 100%.’
A 100% reduction in movement speed means you can’t move from one spot.
In addition, since the damage received increases by 100%, it can be seen that the damage to the attacker doubles.
‘Anyone who gets touched by a poisoned dagger is dead.’
The advantage of applying poison is that it increases the effectiveness of the poison, but it also allows multiple poisons to be applied at once.
‘With just one swing of the dagger, you can inflict both neurotoxin and lethal poison at the same time.’
If you obtain additional poisons, you can apply multiple layers.
Considering that you’re dealing with more than five different poisons at once, this was a skill that you absolutely had to learn.
‘That convenience is nice, but the best part is that the poison doesn’t disappear during the duration.’
Usually, poison is a one-time consumable item.
Once you poison one target, that’s it.
However, if you use Poison Bar, it will turn into a buff rather than a one-time effect.
Once you apply the poison, you can use it dozens of times.
‘But it has a duration, you know.’
The duration of the poison is proportional to your reflexes.
Currently, Choi Sung-min’s strength and agility are 9,911 and 4,623 respectively.
Using unbalanced power, you can increase your explosive power up to 14,533.
‘That would give it a duration of about 48 minutes.’
This means that once you apply the poison, the effect will not be removed for 48 minutes no matter what you do.
‘But it only works on one target once, so there’s no point in drawing it multiple times.’
But if you have a lot of enemies to deal with, it’s a different story.
‘Whether there are ten or a hundred people, I can make everyone taste the poison within the duration.’
In any case, it was clear that it was a skill that had to be learned along with making poison.
* * *
Kyuuuung! Boom-!
[The attack was successful!]
[Dungeon break time is reset to 120 hours!]
Choi Sung-min, who dealt with the remaining monsters, escaped the dungeon.
Of course, I didn’t forget to transform into Song Chi-hyun before coming out.
“Huh? You’re out early? As expected from a great hero!”
Choi Seong-min asked the dungeon manager who was being flattered.
“Did anything happen while I was out? Did another hunter come looking for you?”
“Nothing happened. I marked it as under attack so no one else could come by.”
“I didn’t upload my records?”
“Of course not! Whose orders were these?”
Choi Sung-min nodded with satisfaction.
I read your thoughts and they are all true.
“I will remember your hard work.”
“Oh my, it is an honor, Your Majesty!”
“I’m going now.”
“Watch out! Drive carefully!”
Choi Sung-min made a phone call while riding in the car.
This is to secure the dungeons to conquer in advance before departure.
“I’m Song Chi-hyun. Is there anyone here yet? I’ll be there in 10 minutes, so get ready so we can come in right away.”
After reserving a few dungeons like this, I pressed the accelerator.
There was no need to go to the B-class dungeon I had previously reserved.
The place Sungmin Choi is heading to is a class A dungeon called the Swamp of Chaos.
Like the Forest of Spirits, it was a dungeon of the highest difficulty level among Class A dungeons.
‘The spirits are immune to physical damage, so you can’t attack them even if you want to.’
However, in the case of the strange tree spirits that come out there, physical damage is taken.
‘It takes too long to catch that guy.’
It’s not that it wasn’t there, it was a monster that appeared only when the four great spirits were artificially combined.
‘Before, I had a younger brother, so I could easily gather the spirits and create a large number of tree spirits, but… … .’
Now that I don’t have any summoners, I have no choice but to run around on my own feet.
‘Instead of going through all that trouble, it’s better to go to another dungeon where physical damage works.’
Fortunately, the Swamp of Chaos is a dungeon where physical damage works and magical damage is halved.
That’s why most A-class warriors who feel confident are attacking this area.
‘It has to be at least a swamp of chaos to be on my level.’
Soon, Choi Seong-min arrived at the dungeon entrance and was greeted by the manager, who, as before, instructed him not to leave a record of his entry.
‘Then shall we go in?’
Choi Sung-min’s feet headed toward the portal without hesitation.
* * *
In the Swamp of Chaos, insect-like monsters appear.
Representative examples include the blade-snake and the black-winged dragonfly.
As monsters that rule the water and the sky, they are no easy opponents for A-class hunters.
But Choi Sung-min realized this after dealing with him a few times.
‘These are not my opponents.’
Even though it was weak, it was too weak.
Anybody who was like that died from one skill.
It was the same even when using the weakest dagger throw.
‘I’ve become too strong.’
It feels like it’s become more than 5 times stronger.
When I thought about the reason, it seemed to be due to the influence of characteristics and skills.
‘I’ve gotten too many traits that let me catch Song Chi-hyeon’s subordinates and inflate their stats.’
All damage is doubled, especially thanks to the additional physical damage option after stealth.
In addition, all skill levels become S-class with the Transcendence Stone… … .
Considering the importance of skills in battle, it is inevitable that rapid growth will occur.
As evidence, combat power is increasing exponentially.
‘The combat power that was 300,000 has already exceeded 350,000.’
I’m still leveling up even though I haven’t even finished a single dungeon.
It’s impossible to estimate how much stronger it has become.
‘At this rate, I think I’ll be able to assassinate the great hero sooner than I thought.’
Although the rapid growth was a bit disconcerting, it wasn’t a bad situation for Choi Sung-min.
‘Is there anything bad about becoming stronger?’
A week of commuting to and from work and soloing, feeling my own strength every day.
‘huh?’
A boss as big as a house appeared before Choi Sung-min’s eyes.
The ruler of the Swamp of Chaos, the giant black snail.
‘I guess he can take my damage.’
Choi Sung-min fixed his dagger and ran.
I hope the black snail’s shell is stronger than expected.
but.
[The giant black snail has been defeated!]
It took less than 10 seconds to capture the boss.
