Chapter 3: If You Need Training (2)

Chapter 3: If You Need Training (2)

Episode 3. If You Need Training (2)

Dodge the claws and teeth of the angry gnolls.

Make a fist.

I was just repeating that simple action.

But I could feel it.

That there was not the slightest hint of grace in my actions.

What happens if I cant dodge?

If the attack misses, will I be chewed up?

Would I bleed to death?

These are the kinds of thoughts that any human being would have.

Grandfells mind and body completely ignored them.

His pride is heavy and unshakable. Even if it were to sink and drown under its own weight.

The setting was displaying the stats of a lowly demon hunter by a hundred percent, or even more. At this point, I was surprised.

You must be seriously ill, I thought.

He was a dangerous bastard who valued style over life.

But call it a setup effect.

After all, my hand-to-hand combat skills were terrible.

Cause I didnt learn how to fight.

Puck.

This is a fist thrown with all my might.

Crunch!

It didnt do any significant damage to the gnoll.

Isnt this a disadvantage in a long battle?

Its a waste of durability, but I have no choice but to use it.

I made a very rational decision.

My behaviour didnt change.

Its pathetic.

I was like a swan on a lake.

To others, I must have looked like I was disciplining a plaything.

But Im serious.

Just as the swan flaps its wings to stay afloat.

Im dodging and ducking as best I can.

The words that came out of my mouth were unrelated.

Do you still lack discipline?

It was then.

I heard Seo Jung-yeons shout.

Im done casting! Dodge!

Flames erupted from her wand.

Another angle

I walked with the same grace this time.

The flying spell was Fire Arrow.

Not that I know anything about mages.

I know its low-level magic.

Moreover, the projectiles were slow.

I might just miss.

I make a guess and think about my next move.

For some reason, the gnolls didnt move.

Crack, crack!

The tail twitched.

There was no more growling.

I looked at them and said.

Discipline is ineffective with wild dogs.

There are degrees of shamelessness!

Even as I said it, I couldnt believe it.

But he didnt spit in my face after all.

Be careful, Lee Ho-yeol.

Its all in the past.

Aaaah, I got hit!

Boom.

Seo Jung-yeon clenches her fist.

I dont know what kind of bullshit shes going to say.

I shifted my gaze to Nol.

Pow!

The gnolls burned to ashes, and only an item remained.

[Crude Arrow]

[Rank: Normal]

[Limit: None]

[Effect: None]

[Description: A crude arrow].

[Crude Defence Longsword]

[Class: Normal]

[Limit: Lv.30]

[Effect: When attacking, has a low chance to cause the status ailment Rabies]

[Description: The blade becomes dull, reducing attack power].

When you join a party, experience is shared by default.

Items are prioritised for acquisition based on your contribution.

Of course, this system only applies to Rare and above.

So its a no-brainer.

Thirty-two arrows.

I thought that might be enough for now.

Ill just have to hunt down other Gnoll archers to get them.

I took the bow from my inventory.

It felt solid in my hand.

Shooting Mastery (21%): Increases the accuracy of your shots.

Each held off two Gnoll warriors.

But they couldnt overcome their numerical disadvantage.

Damn it! Watch out!

Two Gnoll warriors rushed towards them.

Two Gnoll archers loading their bows.

Seo Jung-yeon, who was casting magic, cried out.

Hey, what should I do?

The Gnoll warriors left Seo and Jung-yeon.

The Gnoll archers were targeting Choi Jung-hoon and Han Sung-wook.

No matter what they did, there would be consequences.

Seo Jung-yeon didnt seem to be able to make a decision easily.

But ironically, I replied nonchalantly.

Ill leave the Gnoll archer in charge.

At the same time, an arrow left my fingertips.

A hit.

The Gnoll warrior who had been charging at Seo Jung-yeon fell.

Thanks to this, Seo Jung-yeon had successfully completed her cast.

Please. Hit!!!

Pow!

Fire Arrow stretched out towards the Gnoll archer.

Choi Jung-hoon and Han Sung-wook tangled with their own kind.

Concentrating on hitting the two of them, they didnt notice Fire Arrow flying towards them.

By the time they felt the heat, it was too late.

All that was left was a Gnoll warrior charging at me.

CRRRR!!!

I didnt have the Rapid Fire skill.

There wasnt enough time to reload my arrows.

But I did have the longsword Id acquired from the Gnolls for self-defence.

I might be able to buy some time if I swung it and parried.

But,

Im afraid not.

It wasnt my sword I lifted, but my right leg.

That leg, stretched out in front of me, struck the Gnoll warrior in the head.

Puck!

Just like in the first battle.

The option of counterattacking was not in my mind.

Hence the extreme reaction speed that my body was capable of.

Crack, crack!

Towards the Gnoll warrior who had fallen to his feet.

I will not allow you to splash blood on me.

Push!

I pulled the bowstring with an expressionless face.

.

.

.

The others, except for me, let out a sharp intake of breath.

Ha, I thought you were going to die.

I didnt realise they were ambushing me.

Why didnt you tell me about ?

No one spoke first.

All eyes turned to Nam Chul-min, who was still watching us from the top of the stairs.

If anyone was angry, it was Choi Jung-hoon.

Fuck. Hyung, do you have feelings for us?

He gritted his teeth and approached Nam Chul-min.

His voice got louder and louder.

Fuck you. Youre the one who set us up! Okay, say it was a mistake. Say you didnt know we were ambushed. But why are you just standing there, staring, huh? Say something! Say something with a muzzle!

Two people getting closer.

If they stayed still, a fight would break out.

Seo Jung Yeon and Han Sung Wook stopped Choi Jung Hoon from both sides.

I understand, but why dont you calm down a bit?

Yeah, theres no point in fighting here.

No, just stay calm. This is between me and you. Hyung! Hey, Nam Chul-min, do you really think Im something because youre following me around calling me brother, brother? Youre either my brother or youre not a fucker.

I took a step back and watched.

Hahaha! Hahahahahaha!

At that moment, Nam spat out a laugh.

At the same time.

Ji-jik

The electric light that was shining dimly began to flicker.

Did you fail, why are you suddenly laughing and shit?

Hahahaha! Haha. Thats funny.

This is funny? Fuck, did you really just say that?!

I stared at Nam Chul-min in the flickering light.

The incomprehensible behaviour.

The catastrophic atmosphere around him.

The unfocused, jet-black eyes.

The joy I felt when I saw those eyes.

Decisively.

At this moment, the words that flashed into my vision.

[Skill, Natural Enemy is triggered].

Natural Enmity: Increases your combat power by leaps and bounds when battling demons.

Another angle

I looked at Nam Cheol-min and said.

You are a demon after all.