Chapter 56

Chapter 56

-Magic Arrow!

Hit by Magic Arrow, the rock chameleon was flung back. Magic Arrows differed in strength depending on the hunter. Antony’s Magic Arrow was certainly powerful. It could even kill a rock chameleon in one hit.

“Did you see that? That was my ability!” Antony smiled.

“I did.”

“As expected. I knew a hunter like you would recognize my skills. You have good eyes, Choi Yeonseung. Huhu.”

“Yes, yes.”

Choi Yeonseung swung his sword as he spoke, then executed bullet sword energy. The technique fired out sword energy and knocked down two rock chameleons. If martial artists had seen it and realized how great this simple move was, they would’ve shed tears.

However, the people here didn’t know how famous that technique was. Only Antony could vaguely guess its strength!

‘... This man is really amazing!’

Putting aside his confidence in himself, Antony could also discern how good his opponent was. If it were just a coincidence, it would’ve only happened once or twice. However, this person kept getting ahead of him, which was impossible without skills! However, he had another matter to nitpick over.

“Weren’t you going to let me kill it?!”

“I never said I would.”

“N-No. Didn’t you acknowledge my skills and yield the monster to me?”

“I gave way because I felt sorry for you.”

“......”

Antony blinked, then laughed. “Haha. It seems I didn’t hear you correctly. An auditory hallucination...”

“I yielded to you because you cried out so pathetically.”

“When did I do that?”

“Didn’t you beg me to stop?”

“I never did that!”

Smallwood, who arrived a little later, heard Antony’s denial and muttered, “You cried out, friend.”

“I didn’t cry out. I would never do that!”

“Well, if you say so.”

Choi Yeonseung waved his hand, seemingly annoyed. This attitude made Antony even angrier.

“Choi Yeonseung. I admit you’re amazing, but compared to me, you’re still lacking,” Antony said with a serious expression.

“You should just watch me for now. It’ll be helpful in honing yourself in the future...”

Choi Yeonseung ignored him and talked to Smallwood.

“There seem to be only rock chameleons here. Should we break through quickly?”

“That wouldn’t be bad, friend. Rock chameleons aren’t that tricky as long as you have a way to deal with them. Whittaker also has detoxifying magic.”

“He does? He’s surprisingly useful, isn’t he?”

“He is, friend.”

“I’m speaking here! Listen up!” Antony banged on his chest in anger.

Elisabeth had forgotten she was angry with Choi Yeonseung and admired him instead.

‘He turned that guy around! Amazing!’

This was the first time she had ever seen a hunter who could handle Antony like this. Hunters who could deal with Antony were divided into two types: those who learned and gave up their positions and those who managed to hold back and deal with him somehow. Elisabeth was the latter. She always tried to persuade Antony somehow, but that didn’t always work on him.

However, now Antony was at a loss! The sight was enough to make Elisabeth feel better.

“What are you so dissatisfied about? The one who attacks it first gets the kill.”

“Then you’ll unconditionally kill them all—”

Antony hesitated. That was an admission of defeat!

“Did you just say I’ll kill them all?”

“N-No. Doing this means competing against you, so I’ll make concessions instead—”

“Haha. I don’t need it.”

“I’ll give way! Take the concession!”

“No. It’s okay.”

Antony groaned at Choi Yeonseung’s attitude.

“... H-how about a compromise?”

While Choi Yeonseung kept the monsters occupied, Antony was able to unleash even more powerful magic. The difference one person could make was so huge! Smallwood, Richard, and Whittaker, who were in the reserve group, didn’t even have to join the fight.

‘I never imagined a raid could be so stable with this formation!’

The performance Choi Yeonseung showed made it seem strange for martial artists to be ignored! Even if they couldn’t kill the monsters in a single blow, any skilled hunter would feel they had achieved something here.

Antony smiled as if he felt it too.

“As expected, Choi Yeonseung also thought it would be better to leave the middle to me!”

“... I’m glad you’re having an easy time, at least,” Elisabeth murmured in disbelief. How could he speak like that in this situation?

The group swept away the monsters, came out of the narrow passage, and entered an empty space.

“Let’s take a break. We need to recover our magic power.”

“Okay, friend. Whittaker and I will serve as sentries—”

Smallwood stopped abruptly when Choi Yeonseung reached out.

“?”

“There are enemies everywhere! Prepare for battle!”

“??”

“Nonsense...”

The empty space was connected to several paths, but they were so narrow and dark that it was difficult to see inside them. It wasn’t like dozens of people were walking around and attracting aggro, yet he claimed there were monsters coming from all directions. Such a situation was rare.

What did the monsters see and discover? Unable to make sense of what he was saying, everyone hesitated. Antony was the first to react.

“Move! The enemies are coming!”

“?!”

The most disobedient person being the first to trust Choi Yeonseung’s words and move accordingly surprised them.

No, what is this? He listens to him.

Despite what was happening around him, Antony looked at Choi Yeonseung.

“Look!”

“What?”

“It’s time I show you my skills!”

“......”

Choi Yeonseung was speechless. It was nice not to panic or feel doubts in this situation, but...

‘Seriously, what is up with this man?’

Choi Yeonseung was at a loss for words, which Antony seemingly misunderstood.

‘My superior abilities probably overwhelmed him.’

“You’re not as amazing as I am, but you’re also great, Choi Yeonseung—Kuaack!”

Antony dodged to the side with a groan.

“!”

A boulder passed by where Antony’s head had just been. It packed so much force it was as if it had been hurled by a catapult!

Choi Yeonseung was slightly impressed.

‘Managing to avoid that is impressive.’

“What?!” Elisabeth exclaimed in surprise. Monsters hadn’t even appeared yet, so where did that attack come from?

“This dungeon is a bit tricky.”

Choi Yeonseung kicked the flying rock with his foot.

[The skill, ‘Covert Attack Reversal’...]

[......]

The rock that flew with great force changed directions and returned the way it came.

“Do you know where they’re attacking from?!”

“?”

Choi Yeonseung looked at Elisabeth as if asking what she was talking about.

“Don’t you know what rock gargoyles are?”

“Is there such a thing? Wait. Let's talk about this later. Countermeasures! Give me instructions!”

Choi Yeonseung, who was about to tell them what happened in the Abyss, nodded in response.