Ranker's Return

Chapter 146

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‘A blessing in disguise’ was an idiom that meant life was changeable and that a person should not worry too much about the things they had done .  Hyeonu’s current situation was just like that—a blessing in disguise .  The hunt started with the unpleasant encounter with the Venom Guild, yet today’s hunt went better than ever .

After killing one group of monsters, another group appeared .  They flocked over to Hyeonu one after another like they were on strings .  Additionally, they dropped items for Hyeonu .  Of course, they were rare and uncommon rated items .  Then at this moment, the finis.h.i.+ng touch to Hyeonu’s blessing arrived .  An instance dungeon appeared in front of Hyeonu .

[Would you like to enter the Ancient Arperium?]

Hyeonu looked at the message window in front of him and asked Tang-E, “Tang-E, this . . . Is it right? It is a dungeon, right?”

Hyeonu held Tang-E by the armpits and shook the bear .  Tang-E felt the world shake and responded with much difficulty, “That . . . It seems so . d.a.m.n Master dude!! Stop shaking me!”

Hyeonu was very excited about the dungeon he had discovered after a long time .  The last dungeon he went through had been Vampire Roton’s dungeon with Gang Junggu and Kim Seokjung .  The main scenario had also been done in a dungeon, but that was another topic .

“Huhu . ” Hyeonu smiled slyly .  The dungeon had already left his mind .  It was now full of the rewards he could get from the dungeon .

‘A skill? A unique item? No, perhaps an epic item can come out . ’

On the other hand, Tang-E looked disgusted at the word ‘dungeon’ .  He thought of using magic in a dark cave or similar environment for a day or two and felt choked up .  ‘I already miss Bung Bung Island . . . ’ 

Still, a slight smile appeared on Tang-E’s face when he saw that his master, Hyeonu, liked it .

“If you’re going, then let’s go quickly, d.a.m.n master . Enter quickly and leave quickly . ”

At Tang-E’s urging, Hyeonu entered the dungeon .

[Would you like to enter the Ancient Arperium?]

“I would . ”

[You have entered the Ancient Arperium . ]

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Hyeonu and Tang-E entered the dungeon, and a vast plain appeared in front of them .  It was a very familiar sight .

“Isn’t this the same as the Balder Mountains?”

That’s right .  It was very similar to the scenery before Hyeonu entered the dungeon .

“Yes, Master dude . It is similar to where we used to be . I like it . ”

Tang-E had a satisfied look as he observed the plains, forests, and mountains he could see .

‘What is the clear condition for this dungeon?’

Normal instances had the condition of defeating the boss monsters .  A similar environment to this one was the rebel base that was the site of the main scenario .  At that time, Lebron’s defeat of Edward was able to satisfy the clear condition .  The current dungeon environment was different, but the clear condition should be similar .

‘It means I need to defeat the boss monster to clear it . . . ’

“Tang-E, how do I defeat a boss monster here?”

After Hyeonu asked this question, Tang-E stared at him . “When did you start thinking while hunting? Just beat it as usual with your body, Master dude . ”

Hyeonu bowed over like a wounded heroine in a movie after hearing Tang-E’s words .  Tang-E didn’t care about Hyeonu’s appearance and moved his small body .

‘Just a bit more . . . ’

The time of his awakening was clearly visible .

Hyeonu and Tang-E were carefully hiding behind a tree and looking at something .  They were watching a fight between monsters .  A giant that was over five meters tall was fighting an ogre the same size as it .  The giant was holding a huge piece of metal that fit its size .

Meanwhile, the ogre was wielding a log that looked like it had just been pulled out .  At some point, the ogre started to be pushed one-sidedly . It might be due to the difference in weapons or strength .  Eventually, the log failed to withstand the force of the collision and broke .

The giant aimed precisely at this gap and hit the ogre’s head .  It swung so hard that the ogre’s head exploded without leaving a trace behind .

‘It’s terrifying . ’

Hyeonu frowned at the power struggle between the giant and the orc .  He thought that the giant was the boss monster .  Otherwise, it wouldn’t be able to beat the ogres of the Balder Mountains with a club in an instant .  However, Hyeonu’s speculation was completely wrong .  The giant was just one monster .  Forget a boss monster, it wasn’t even a named monster .  It was just strong—strong enough to kill an ogre instantly .

“Tang-E, we have to kill that guy later . Understood? So quickly awaken . ”

Hyeonu realized that Tang-E’s second awakening was necessary in order for him to hunt more boss monsters .  Just like before the first awakening, Hyeonu started the awakening plan .

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A blade made of black steel separated the ogre’s ankle from its body .

Hyeonu cut the ogre’s ankle and shouted at Tang-E, “Do anything!”

Upon hearing the words, Tang-E released a lightning bolt toward the ogre who couldn’t control its body .  Tang-E’s Lightning skill, used with his 1,800 points in magic power and the B+ proficiency, boasted a great power .  He neatly cleaned out the ogre table prepared by Hyeonu .

[The ancient ogre has been killed . ]

[Experience has been acquired . ]

“How long left?”

“How many times have you asked already? Be patient, Master dude,” Tang-E lashed out at Hyeonu who had asked the same question again .

Hyeonu had already asked the same question several times, and Tang-E’s answer would also be the same .

‘I’m almost there . Just a little bit more . ’

This process had been repeated for several hours .  In fact, Tang-E was feeling more anxious than Hyeonu .  Having the second awakening within sight made Tang-E nervous .  He just didn’t express it outwardly .  Tang-E was a wonderful Marionette Bear as always .  He couldn’t seem anxious .

“There really is only a short time remaining . I have to kill more monsters . ”

He merely felt encouraged at Hyeonu’s urging .

Despite Hyeonu spending a day to level-up Tang-E, there were no signs of a second awakening .

‘Tang-E’s status window . ’

[Status Window]

[Name: Tang-E

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Level: 199

Species: Marionette Bear (First awakening)

t.i.tle: Bung Bung Island’s Heir

Stats: Strength: 793  Agility: 739  Physique: 905  Magic Power: 1,758

The heir of Bung Bung Island . Bear-like physical abilities and high magic power are racial characteristics . He is very affectionate, unlike his prideful tone .

Intimacy: 100

Skills Possessed: Bear’s Momentum, Forest’s Blessing, Magic Power Affinity, Lightning, Giant Transformation, Roar, Ice, Fire, Subs.p.a.ce . ]

Tang-E was at level 199 .  All the acc.u.mulated experience had increased Tang-E’s level by one .  However, there was definitely a sense of regret .  Hyeonu believed it would be possible for Tang-E to reach level 200 as long as he worked hard .

“I think I can awaken if we kill that, Master dude . ” Tang-E hit Hyeonu who was looking at the status window . He looked at Hyeonu and pointed at something with his paws .

“Hey, that isn’t small . ” Hyeonu was frightened when he saw the target Tang-E pointed to .  Tang-E was pointing at the giant they saw yesterday .  The giant, which hadn’t been seen for a day, reappeared .

“Won’t I help Master if I awaken? Let’s hunt it . ”

Hyeonu recently noticed how much Tang-E wanted to awaken based on the way he was saying ‘Master’ politely .

“Don’t spare your magic power . Pour out your magic whenever it’s available—Lightning, Fire, and Ice . Understood?” Hyeonu grabbed Tang-E and gave new orders .

“I know . I will show everything . ”

Hyeonu stressed it over and over again .  He was now acting like the giant was a boss monster .  Hyeonu thought calmly about the fight against the giant .  There was a big difference between doing a rough simulation and not doing one .  Hyeonu knew the difference quite well .  

‘In any case, my attack power isn’t lacking . The problem is that I can’t get hit . . . ’

Considering the attack power of the giant who killed the ogre in one blow, even a three-year-old would know what happened if Hyeonu was. .h.i.t .

‘I can use Blink seven times . I have to end the battle before that . ’

“Tang-E, give me the buffs . ”

Hyeonu grabbed the buffs that he had almost forgotten about .  It was impossible to leave out the buffs that had the greatest effects .

[You have received Bear’s Momentum . ]

[Physique has increased . ]

[Strength has increased . ]

[You have received the Forest’s Blessing . ]

[Physique has increased . ]

[Health will continue to recover . ]

Hyeonu felt power rising as he rushed toward the giant in front of him .  The distance between the giant and Hyeonu was approximately 200 meters .  It was a distance that would’ve taken dozens of seconds to run in reality, but in Arena where transcendent movements were possible, it only took a few seconds .  Once the distance between Hyeonu and the giant was 50 meters, the giant turned to Hyeonu .  Only then did it realize Hyeonu’s existence .

“Kung,” the giant snorted when it saw Hyeonu .

From a giant’s point of view, Hyeonu was just a fly—a fragile being who would die just by being grabbed .  Such a being was rus.h.i.+ng toward it .  The giant swung its club lightly like it was annoying, but the result wasn’t light .  The iron club ripped through the air and rushed toward Hyeonu quickly .  Hyeonu aimed his single-edged sword at the iron club that was flying with an eerie momentum .  Then messages appeared at the same time .

[Master of Combat is activated . ]

[Your stats have increased . ]

[The stat ‘fighting energy’ has caused your stats to rise . ]

[The other party is stronger than you . ]

[Your stats have increased . ]

[The stat ‘dignity’ has caused the opponent’s stats to fall . ]

[Mindset of a Murderer has activated . ]

[All stats have increased by 15% . ]

The messages signaled that the battle had begun in earnest .  Hyeonu swung his single-edged sword and ignored the messages that appeared .  It was suicidal to try and hit the giant directly .  If so, there was only one remaining option .

An elongated black pure energy appeared around Hyeonu’s single-edged sword .  The pure energy kept increasing in size until it was as long as the giant .  It was Crescent Moon Cut .  The huge pure energy targeted the giant’s club .  The giant’s club and Hyeonu’s pure energy collided .

Neither of them pushed each other, and sparks flew .  Eventually, the winner of the power fight was the giant .  The giant’s club bounced off Hyeonu’s pure energy .  The deflected pure energy disappeared only after dozens of trees were cut .  

Hyeonu’s expression became strange when he saw this .  It looked as if he had realized something .

‘This . . . ’

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