Chapter 20: Love and Hate (1)

Chapter 20: Love and Hate (1)

Episode 20. Love and Hate (1)

High kill contribution.

I checked the loot I had automatically earned.

But the first thing that caught my eye was a necklace.

A demonic item.

The necklace that had been chosen as the sacrifice for the demonic ritual.

I thought it would have evaporated by now, but.

[Necklace of Sublime Promise]

[Rank: Rare]

[Limit: Lv.300]

[Effect : When hit, has a low chance to trigger the skill Intermediate Protection].

[Description : A necklace for lovers who go to battle, imbued with magic in the hope that the other party will be safe, it has an excellent effect].

There it was.

With the curse lifted.

The Kuma Ritual has replaced the purification?

I cant believe I have to sacrifice my first rare item.

The setting of Grandfell is not conducive to wealth films.

I couldnt say it out loud, but I was really upset!

But this is different, this is different.

Moreover, if you get hit, it will trigger Intermediate Protection.

Its not a jackpot, but its a good one.

[Vampire Counts Orb]

[Rank: Unique]

[Limit: Lv.400]

[Effect: Sealed]

[Description: Sealed with a demonic curse, its effects are sealed, and it must be purified before it can have its full effect.]

That was a good enough achievement, but a unique item.

Lets face it.

This was a surprise.

But I remained unmoved.

I shifted my unwavering gaze.

The orb.

It was a crimson orb.

It was pulsating as if it was filled with red blood.

This is also a demonic item.

Its effects were sealed, so he wasnt sure what kind of item it was yet.

However, what was certain was that it was ranked [Unique].

A unique item with a level limit of 400.

Wont this sell for a lot of money?

I couldnt help but think so.

I remembered the articles I had seen in the past.

Hundreds of millions, maybe billions, for a single item?

But the thought didnt last long.

Giving something that belongs to someone else?

Just to make money?

Grand Prix pride would not allow it.

But I didnt feel sorry for him.

Level 400.

For some reason.

A number that should have been a distant memory.

Because it felt so attainable.

Was it simple confidence, a childhood stroke?

No, this was a grounded conviction.

I opened the status window.

[Name: Grampel Claudi Arpheus Romeo]

[Class: Demon Hunter]

[Level: 134]

[Stats]

Strength: 27 / Dexterity: 33 / Magic: 51 / Luck: 2

[Points held: 34]

Experience gained from hunting Count Ascura.

You gained a whopping 34 levels, even though you shared the experience with Gokal Hat.

A 34-level increase in Arcanas experience system in one fell swoop.

is a new record.

In addition to the level increase.

Hunt a Vampire. (Ongoing)

Announce that the hunt has begun (Success)

Make them feel the fear of being hunted. (Success)

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Even class quests.

I have my reasons.

I could stand as tall as I do now.

Even in front of my loot.

Wow! What is this?

Even in front of that tin foil hat, which was beyond my current capabilities.

By the way.

I shifted my gaze and looked at the tin foil hat.

So what, that one.

Tsk-tsk.

She touched the ashes of Count Ascura with her staff.

It was barely a handful of ashes, I thought.

But there was a steady stream of smoke rising from the remains.

I dont smell anything!

My brow crumpled.

Maybe it was the effect of the Grand Prix, where dignity dies hard.

My feelings are no different.

No, I didnt have to put my nose to the grindstone to smell it.

But it was definitely weird.

It was too clear to be just smoke.

Like you could see it from a mile away.

Thats when I thought to myself.

!

And all he had left to say was.

[Get out of the way. My patience is wearing thin.]

[There is nothing formal about this.]

[Therefore, I will not take questions].

[I am Lee Ho-yeol].

That was it!

Even the name he gave was not an arcana or a nickname, but a real name or a pseudonym.

Ive seen all kinds of celebrities and players on the show.

Ive never seen it either, and Im going to stop blaming you. Now.

Yes, Hyun Yong-seok wasnt the only one.

The players were no different.

*Hyun Yong-seok

Hyung, I think its a good thing.

Lucky for what?

Ho-yeols stock price had skyrocketed.

I realised that it was impossible for Gaon to have such a fondness for him.

Nam Chul-min slumped on the sofa in a state of loss.

Tae-min shrugged at his brother.

Peoples eyes. Thats the one thing that keeps you alive, right?

What do you mean? I didnt expect that either.

No, its not your fault because its beyond common sense.

But Ho-yeols recruitment battle wasnt over yet.

Nam Tae-min pulled out his phone.

Even if the odds are stacked against us, we still have the best chance. We have Ho-yeols number, and we have a very formal way to approach him.

Gunduck?

Why, the loot from the battle in the square.

Count Ascuras knights that he defeated in the square.

Gaon had taken the loot from them.

He and Inazuma had shared half of it.

Still, the quantity and quality were considerable.

If it werent for Ho-yeols efforts, we wouldnt have been able to get that loot. Isnt it only polite and proper to share it with him?

Nam Chul-min thought about it.

Judging by his behaviour.

Ho Yeol wasnt just a man driven by money.

It was clear from his actions so far.

But he had a good reason.

Soon, Nam Chul-mins eyes lit up with motivation.

Tae-min, youll be my brother from now on.

The Shining Guild.

Camilla ran a hand through her red curls.

Jessie. You really dont know anything about this~?

Nothing.

Really, are you going to play dumb like that?

Camilla knew Jessies powers better than anyone.

The chosen mage.

She had seen Jesses firepower up close.

And yet, this raid on Count Ascura seemed impossible.

I dont know. Dont ask me.

A persistent question.

Jessie never told anyone what she saw.

It was the courtesy of the favourites.

Camilla sighed and held up her hands.

I give up. I wont ask anymore. Dont be so cold~

What was she looking at so intently earlier, anyway?

Jessie was staring at her tablet PC.

A glance.

A wide-eyed archers view.

After checking the screen, Camilla said in disbelief.

Korean greeting? Hands on navel? Why are you looking at that again?

The world was talking about Lee Ho-yeol.

Not to mention his home country of South Korea.

So it was only a matter of time before he found out.

Huh?

Convex.

Protruding cheeks.

Hair in a double braid.

A cute little finger pointed at the TV screen.

She looked away.

Then, with a flushed face, he looks anxiously for his mum.

Mum. Its Uncle Ho!

.

.

.

Yikes

I looked at my vibrating smartphone and thought.

Its finally here.

I check the sender and its my sister, No. 3.

But I know.

The moment I pick up this phone.

I know that the moment I pick up the phone, the voices of 1, 2, and 3 will come out at the same time.

Its funny when you think about it.

When we were younger, we used to fight with each other.

Maybe its because theyre older.

Now they cant live without each other.

In other words.

Im the one whos dying.

I pressed the call button.

As expected, I heard the cold voice of No. 1.

-Hey, Lee Ho-yeol. Do you have anything to tell us?

I have a lot to say.

Calm down. My sisters.

Starting with the way he says it.