Chapter 93 : Chapter 93
{"type":"doc","content":[{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Chapter 93. The Time for the Hunt Has Come."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Swish―"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Conrad reflexively raised his axe at the chilling sensation on his spine."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Crack―!"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The axe blade, as large as his torso, was deeply gouged."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"An attack of unseen speed."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Admiration filled Conrad's face as he saw Hyunwoo still holding the hilt of his sword in the same position."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Conrad looked back and forth between the chipped axe and Hyunwoo, then opened his mouth."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“You use a strange technique.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“……”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"As expected of the strongest warrior among the High Orcs, he had blocked the attack with ease."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Instead of answering, Hyunwoo raised his mana."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"⌜Volones Swordsmanship (4-Star)―14%⌟"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"‘The stagnant proficiency has risen.’"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The Volones Swordsmanship, perfectly executed through Mana II."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Coupled with a strong opponent against whom he could freely wield his swordsmanship, the scent of a proficiency increase event was in the air for the first time in a while."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"A strong opponent was always welcome."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hyunwoo swung his sword again in a surprise attack."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Crack―!"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Conrad blocked it just as before."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"He grinned and swung his axe down."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Fwoong―!"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The blue-glowing axe fell towards Hyunwoo's head with a sound that cut through the air."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"He took a step back from the force and spread his sword wide in a semicircle."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"A defensive barrier deployed around Hyunwoo."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"⌜Veluma Swordsmanship (3-Star)―100%(M)⌟"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Stepping back had been the right decision."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The moment Conrad's tattoo flashed yellow."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Crack―!"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The axe shattered the Veluma Swordsmanship's barrier in an instant and lodged itself in the ground."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"It was a terrifying force."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“That was brutal.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Even a spar is like a real battle."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"There are no half-measures for a High Orc.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Instead of grumbling about whether he was trying to kill him, Hyunwoo corrected his stance."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"A few exchanges took place between them."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hyunwoo had decided to raise the proficiency of his Volones Swordsmanship, so most of his attacks were draw slashes."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"But the more they clashed, the more he felt himself being pushed back."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"⌜Volones Swordsmanship (4-Star)―16%⌟"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Although his proficiency had increased, Conrad blocked the sword with increasing ease."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"‘…The timing."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Is he reading my timing?’"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The stance of the Volones Swordsmanship was its weakness."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"A purely offensive swordsmanship where he placed his hand on the hilt and immediately swung."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Conrad quickly figured out the repeating pattern of the swordsmanship."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"In the end, the spar concluded with Conrad deflecting the sword, grabbing Hyunwoo by the scruff of his neck with a rough hand, and throwing him far away."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Keoheuk……”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hyunwoo, slammed into the ground, let out a groan."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"If this hadn't been a spar, he would have been dead."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"He knew for sure."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"He absolutely could not beat Conrad right now."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Hmm… is this all?"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"I thought a human acknowledged by the shaman would be different.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Conrad picked up the axe stuck in the ground and left."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"His eyes were filled with disappointment, but it was fine."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"‘There were results.’"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Through the spar with Conrad, Hyunwoo was able to discover the weakness of the ‘Volones Swordsmanship’."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"A strong opponent of that level could read the timing from the swordsmanship's stance."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"To compensate for this, he had to mix in other swordsmanship styles when launching a draw slash."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"There were many swordsmanship styles he could mix in."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"He had already mastered several types of swordsmanship."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"All that was left was practice."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"And opponents to practice with were all around."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hyunwoo pushed his stiff body up and spoke to the spectating High Orcs."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Anyone who wants to have a go with me, step up.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“I’ll do it.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"It wouldn't be long before he was skilled enough to satisfy Conrad."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hyunwoo gripped Cheonbyeondo and prepared for the next fight."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"‘I’ll break you soon enough.’"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hyunwoo checked his swordsmanship proficiency."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"⌜Volones Swordsmanship (4-Star)―17%⌟"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"His greatest weapon was his rapid growth due to the ‘Swordsmanship Genius’ trait."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"There was still plenty of time."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"* * *"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"A month passed."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hyunwoo’s party had naturally blended into the High Orc tribe."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"It was a given for Van, a High Orc, and Hyunwoo was also able to get along easily thanks to his daily spars with the other warriors."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"He would review the spars until he fell asleep, identifying his shortcomings."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The surprising one was Lucas."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"He, too, was recognized for his reconnaissance abilities and got along well with the other warriors."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Their mission was to monitor the ‘Harpy Queen’s’ nest."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"For a month, the same day repeated for everyone."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The only thing that could be said to have changed was Hyunwoo's swordsmanship proficiency."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"⌜Volones Swordsmanship (4-Star)―68%⌟"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Crack―!"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hyunwoo’s sword cut through Conrad’s axe and grazed his waist."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Because he swung the sword at an angle, it wasn't a direct hit, but blood flowed from his waist."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Conrad casually wiped away the flowing blood, tossed the axe that was now only a handle, and opened his mouth."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Now when I spar with you, my axes don’t last.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Want to go again?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“I’ll pass."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"It would be hard to win with my bare hands.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Although the High Orcs were a race crazy about fighting, it didn't mean they couldn't accept defeat."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Now, after a month."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"If Hyunwoo fought Conrad 10 times, he would win more than 5 times."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“…You keep getting stronger."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"I never thought I’d say this, but."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"You’re a monster.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hyunwoo just shrugged."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"From Conrad's perspective, a rookie who couldn't even touch him a month ago had become his equal, so he would naturally seem like a monster."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"But Hyunwoo felt a sense of disappointment."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"‘Only a 50/50 win rate.’"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"He had intended to completely defeat Conrad before the month was up…."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"He wasn't an easy opponent."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"He approached Conrad, who was sitting and resting, and plopped down next to him."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"It was time to review the spar as usual."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The teacher was, of course, his opponent, Conrad."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“How was it this time?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Hmm….”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Conrad looked up as if recalling the battle."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"A moment later, he turned to Hyunwoo and opened his mouth."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“You were faster.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“And?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“It was hard to predict."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"When that… draw slash?"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"When that swordsmanship was unleashed as a surprise in the middle of using other styles, it was difficult to respond.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hyunwoo nodded."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"He had tried to minimize the preparatory motion of the draw slash and mix it in as if it were linked to other swordsmanship styles, and it seemed to have been effective."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"He felt that the weakness of the Volones Swordsmanship had been somewhat compensated for."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Looks like it wasn’t bad.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“To have beaten this body and say it was just ‘not bad’… you monster.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Conrad clicked his tongue at Hyunwoo's demeanor."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Just then, he felt a commotion."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"To be precise, the sound was coming from the entrance to the tribe, a short distance from the training ground."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Looks like the warriors who went out for reconnaissance are back.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Conrad got up from his seat and moved to greet them."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hyunwoo, brushing himself off, also stood up and followed him."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Lucas and Van were among the group of High Orc warriors who had gone out for reconnaissance."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"A short while later, when they appeared, he quickly noticed something different from usual."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"A giant feather held in the hand of one of the warriors."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"It was a feather from the Harpy Queen."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"But its color was different from before."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Not orange, but a dull white feather caught Hyunwoo's eye."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Is it time?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Hmm?"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"What… I see.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Conrad, who had belatedly noticed the white feather, nodded his head."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"His nod simultaneously meant that the tedious month-long reconnaissance was over and that the hunt would now begin."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"At the end of a long wait, the day of revenge had arrived."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"He wiggled his large canine tooth and opened his mouth."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“I will go report to the shaman.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“I’ll go with you.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hyunwoo also had business with Gracia."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The Branch of Ramus."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"He needed to confirm if the weapon made from it was complete."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"* * *"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"In Gracia’s tent, Conrad finished his report and withdrew, leaving only Hyunwoo behind."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The interior of his tent, which he hadn't visited in a while, had changed."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"He felt a sense of emptiness and, after thinking for a moment, he quickly realized what it was."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"‘The heads… are gone?’"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The heads of various demonic beasts that had been scattered about, decorating the entire tent, were gone."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"As if sensing his gaze, Gracia let out his "},{"type":"text","marks":[{"type":"code"}],"text":"kek, kek―"},{"type":"text","text":" sound and opened his mouth."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“I used many of my collectibles to make the weapon you desired.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Ah, yes….”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Apparently, he had used the heads of demonic beasts to make the weapon."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"…How unsettling."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“But thanks to that, I was able to make a lot of them.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“How many did you make…?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Twenty spears."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"I plan to distribute them to the warriors in order of strength.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Why did you make them into spears?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Well."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The moment I touched that mysterious object, that form came to mind.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hyunwoo nodded silently."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"This weapon crafting request was a kind of experiment."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"What kind of result would come out if someone with crafting abilities freely created an item."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The result did not deviate from his expectations."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"‘The Spear of Certain Hit."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"He made that, just as I thought.’"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Although Hyunwoo hadn't given detailed instructions, Gracia had, on his own, created an appropriate item from the in-game item category."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The result of the experiment was meaningful."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"‘A special crafted item."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"It means I can make anything as long as I can get the materials.’"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hyunwoo briefly thought about other useful crafted items before recalling the ability of the ‘Spear of Certain Hit’."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"It was a spear with the ‘Certain Hit’ attribute, which meant it would always hit its target within a certain distance."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"‘It’s a shame it’s a one-time use.’"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"After hitting its target, the attribute would disappear, turning it into an ordinary spear, but twenty of them were more than enough to hunt the Harpy Queen."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Gracia took out a box placed beside him."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Please take a look.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Click―"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Inside the box Hyunwoo opened was a ‘short spear’ the length of his arm."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The red short spear naturally reminded him of the Branch of Ramus."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"To think he made twenty short spears of this size from that small branch."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"How on earth…?"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Looking closely, only the tip of the wooden spear was a particularly vivid red."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Did you only put the Branch of Ramus on the tip of the spear?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“That is correct.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"As Hyunwoo nodded in understanding, Gracia spoke again."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“A new life has been born from the monstrous bird, and the weapon to hunt it is complete."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Has the time you spoke of, Guide, come?”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hyunwoo nodded his head and looked him straight in the eye."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“If we stick to the plan, we will surely succeed.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“It is the path the Guide has chosen."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"There will be no mistake.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Kek, kek―"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"With those words, Gracia rose from his seat."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Hyunwoo left the tent with him."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Those who had already heard the news and finished their battle preparations were waiting outside the tent."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"An elite force waiting with determined eyes."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"It was 100 High Orc warriors, including Lucas and Van."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“……”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Gracia made eye contact with each of the warriors one by one, then nodded."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"No other words were needed for the warriors who had patiently waited for the time of revenge."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Gracia’s bent back straightened as he took the lead."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Deployment."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The High Orc warriors and Hyunwoo's party all followed him out of the cave."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The time for the harpy hunt had arrived."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"* * *"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The entrance to the Montis Rocky Mountains."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"A being holding the rank of Count in the Demon World."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Count Cremoa, who possessed a nobler bloodline and greater power than anyone, pointed at the gray rocky mountain with a trembling hand."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“Th-there it is….”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The Count looked up at the man standing behind him with fearful eyes."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"A single, sharp sword."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The blade-like aura emanating from the man made him feel like a sword, not a living being."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“……”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The man with empty eyes that betrayed no emotion."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Wearing a thick robe that revealed nothing but his eyes, he looked down at Count Cremoa."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Flinch―"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Just by looking at him, a fear that felt like it was squeezing his heart washed over him."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"It was an unfamiliar emotion for him, who was 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sword.]"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The man who had suddenly appeared challenged him to a duel without any preamble."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Naturally, the Count had scoffed and ignored the man, and he had drawn his sword and charged."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"That was the beginning of the disaster."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Shiver―"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The Count’s body trembled finely as the terror of that moment resurfaced."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"His legion, which included his pride, the Knights of Steel, and countless soldiers."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"A single strike was enough for them to collapse."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Things that should not have been cut were cleaved apart in vain by his sword."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The man’s sword cut through everything as if it were cutting through thin air."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"His sword was a sentence of death, an end."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The man was like a Shinigami who could declare eternal rest."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"When he asked why he was doing this,"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"[I am looking for an opponent to test my sword against. You are not my opponent.]"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"That was what he said to the Count, who had barely escaped with his life from his sword."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The reason the Count was able to survive was because he told him about the existence of the ‘Harpy Queen’."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“I-I know a way to deal with the monstrous bird… the Harpy Queen!"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"If you d-don’t know the way, you’ll never be able to cut….”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The Count’s words were cut short."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Swish―"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"A corpse split in two could not speak."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"A sword wound that started from his head had split him exactly in half."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“There is nothing I cannot cut.”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The man looked away from the corpse that had fallen beside his feet and looked at the rocky mountain."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"“A winged beast that ‘foresees’, you say….”"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"He heard that it could read and evade any attack in advance."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"That it could never be cut?"}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"He wondered if it could dodge his sword as well."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"His interest was piqued for the first time in a while."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The Star of Chaos, Argas."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"His single strike brought blood and birthed death."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Chaos born from the piled-up deaths."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"The ‘amusement’ born from his interest always brought only destructive results."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"He smiled and took a step towards the rocky mountain."}]},{"type":"paragraph","attrs":{"textAlign":"left"}}]}