‘Why? You can’t? Aren’t you the king of beasts? Snakes are beasts too.’
[… … Okay. Okay.]
Rakan, who had been groaning for a moment at Suho’s words, eventually nodded.
[Even a nasty snake venom would be useful to that guy right now.]
And he stared at the empty space in front of Suho with a displeased expression.
Phew!
Then, two swords appeared in front of Suho.
[Item: Rakan’s Fang]
Difficulty to acquire: ??
Type: Sword
Attack power +60
A sword made from the fangs of Rakan, the king of beasts.
Since it contains the spirit of Lakan, if someone of lower rank holds it, their body may be taken away.
-Effect ‘Contempt for the Weak’: Causes the designated opponent to be in a state of fear for 1 minute. (All abilities -50%)
-Effect ‘Critical Wound’: Deals 3x or more critical damage with a 20% chance.
[Item: Kasaka’s Fang]
Difficulty to Acquire: C
Type: Dagger
Attack Power +25
A dagger made from the fangs of Kasaka. Kasaka’s poison remains, so it inflicts paralysis and bleeding when attacking. You can store it in your inventory or sell it to a shop.
Effect ‘Paralysis’: The attacked target has a certain probability of being unable to move.
Effect ‘Bleeding’: The health of the attacked target is consumed by 1% per second with a certain probability.
The ‘Rakan’s Fang’ and ‘Kasaka’s Venom’ were always in my inventory because Volkan had two horns growing.
Even after checking the item information again, it seemed like the ability values would never be used again.
Suho smiled with satisfaction.
‘I was thinking of selling it to the store, but I ended up recycling it like this.’
[Recycling? That’s exactly what my sacred relics were meant to be used for.]
‘Oh, really?’
As Rakan spoke, a memory suddenly came to Suho’s mind.
Ever since I first touched the ‘Fang of Lakan’ in the beast sanctuary, wasn’t there something this sword kept shouting out?
-Prove that you are worthy to be king!
In fact, Rakan’s canines were, to be exact, Rakan’s ‘baby teeth’.
That is, as Rakan grew up, his baby teeth fell out and were received by lower tribes and made into sacred relics.
The purpose is, of course, to find a successor to Rakan.
It was the bare minimum that Rakan had prepared in case he died in a war with the rulers.
That is why, if Lakan’s fangs fall into the hands of someone of lower rank, their body will be taken away.
[And the reason my spirituality is embedded in my relic is to serve as a minimal guide to help my successor grow stronger.]
‘Raise him strong? Do you nag him while he’s still around?’
[Well, that’s it. You really know a thing or two.]
‘Because there’s one right next to me.’
The first thing that came to Suho’s mind was, of course, Ber.
Although Ber did not provide any real help in battle, he was always aware of Suho’s shortcomings and constantly spurred him on.
His words and actions were in no way intended to criticize or taunt Suho.
It was just… …Because Ber knew.
How strong is the true ‘power of the monarch’?
What is true strength.
Perhaps, in the future, the spirit residing in Lakan’s fangs will also play a role similar to Ber to Gray.
After finishing his explanation, Rakan smiled and looked at Suho.
[Anyway, I’m always grateful to you. It’s all thanks to you that Gray has grown enough to accept the holy relic.]
Then he stretched out both hands and caught the two swords floating in the air.
Okay then.
Phaaaat!
The two swords turned into silver dust in his hands and scattered.
Numerous system messages appeared one after another in front of Suho.
Ring. Ring.
[Gray has equipped ‘Item: Rakan’s Fang’.] [Gray has equipped ‘Item: Kasaka’s Venom’.]
Tiring. Tiring. Tiring. Tiring.
[Gray learned ‘Skill: Contempt for the Weak’.] [Gray learned ‘Skill: Fatal Wound’.] [Gray learned ‘Skill: Paralysis’.] [Gray learned ‘Skill: Bleeding’.]
‘Wow. This is pretty great?’
Suho couldn’t help but be amazed.
All the options in the sword have been converted into Gray’s skills.
If Gray could just use these skills properly, it seemed like he would be able to do his part in battle.
‘This is truly perfect recycling!’
[Tsk. I told you it wasn’t recycling. Anyway, go back to your world now.]
Rakan sighed with a displeased expression until the end and sent Suho back to reality.
[Please continue to take good care of Gray.]
Swaaaaaaah!
“… … Kkuung?”
As Suho’s consciousness returned to reality, the little wolf Gray was right in front of him, his eyes wide open with a surprised expression.
Suddenly, he felt a new strength emerge in his body.
‘Still, it looks the same. No, it seems like the fangs are a little sharper?’
But appearance wasn’t important.
[Gray Lv.50]
fang-toothed wolf
Gray’s level had gone up.
And it’s as high as level 15!
Of course, this kind of growth was not possible simply because the performance of the items was absorbed.
‘It must be because Gray is possessed by Rakan’s spirit.’
The so-called succession of power.
Isn’t this a similar situation to when Sirka inherited the ‘Ice Tree Spear’ from the Lord of the Cold?
“… … So, is there a way to hide this wolf’s magic power?”
As Kang Tae-sik asked again from the side, Su-ho smiled and looked at Gray.
“Gray, is it possible?”
“Kuuung.”
At those words, Gray suddenly perked up his ears and lay flat on his stomach.
The spirit of Lakan possessed by Gray was teaching Gray how to use his power.
Then… … .
“… … Amazing. Is this really possible?”
Kang Tae-sik’s eyes widened.
The magical aura that I had felt from Gray had disappeared as if it were a lie.
I couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration.
“It’s a pretty good summoner, despite its appearance. This will make things easier.”
As Kang Tae-sik said, they now had an absolute upper hand over the villains.
They don’t know who we are, but we have a way to find them.
“Then let’s go.”
“Okay. Take the lead.”
“Kuuung!”
Suho and Kang Taesik entered the village of Yamiri in earnest, led by Gray.
Gray pricked up his ears and sniffed around confidently, tracking the villain’s scent, but it didn’t feel out of place at all, as he looked like an ordinary small dog taking a walk.
It was not at all threatening in size or appearance, so it felt natural even without a leash.
“… … The village is so quiet.”
Kang Tae-sik’s eyes, reading the atmosphere of the village, shone sharply.
The entire village of Yamiri had an eerie atmosphere, as if it had been turned into ruins.
He muttered softly to Suho.
“Listen as you walk. Since long ago, there have been many military units stationed around this village.”
The reason, of course, was that the Pocheon region itself was close to North Korea.
“Of course, now that North Korea has completely turned into a monster field, there is no need to defend the North Korean military.”
“I heard that since last year, the unit’s purpose has changed to defend against monsters in the north.”
“Yeah, that’s right. You did quite a bit of research. But now, here… … .”
“I can’t even see the soldiers.”
Since it was a dangerous area with many military bases nearby, it was normal to see a few soldiers out and about.
But now, Yamiri Village was too quiet without even that.
“Because of the association.”
Kang Tae-sik explained.
“When Chairman Woo Jin-cheol went to support North Korea, the country sent all military units in the area to join the association.”
“Even the unawakened soldiers?”
“Yes. Even though they are hunters, they are still people. They need to eat during battle, and they need to stand guard when camping. You never know when or where the demons might attack.”
In short, the soldiers would take care of all the other chores so that the Association Hunters could focus on fighting the demons.
“So, in fact, the commercial district of this town has been in ruins since last year. It is a town filled only with convenience facilities and restaurants for the military.”
Perhaps that is why most of the stores visible were temporarily closed.
But it wasn’t like there weren’t any people at all.
“But the convenience store is open.”
At that moment, Gray’s steps were also heading towards the convenience store.
“Welcome.”
As they opened the door to the convenience store and went in, a part-time worker greeted them brightly.
“Gurrung!”
Pavat!
Suho and Kang Taeshik rushed to the part-time worker without saying a word.
“Eww! Why, why are you doing this?!”
The part-time worker, who had both of his arms suddenly twisted and subdued, was greatly embarrassed and struggled.
Kang Tae-sik snickered and rolled up the part-timer’s trousers.
Then, the electronic ankle bracelet was clearly revealed.
“Your acting is poor. What kind of part-timer greets you so brightly these days?”
“… … !”
The expression on the part-timer’s face, which had been smiling kindly at first, became distorted like that of an evil spirit.
“Fuck! Everyone come out!”
At that moment, three villains jumped out from behind the convenience store warehouse and breathed flames at Su-ho and Kang Tae-sik.
Chomp!
Then, Kang Tae-sik mercilessly cut off the neck of the villain he was subduing with a dagger.
“… … !”
He picked up the decapitated body with one hand and blocked the flames.
Phew!
“Fuck! Kill him!”
“I’m a bounty hunter!”
“There are only two of them!”
Kkudang tang tang!
Hurrruk!
In an instant, fireballs flew everywhere, the convenience store’s stand collapsed, and fluorescent lights broke.
The hot flames spread.
But contrary to what they said, the villains took advantage of the commotion to turn outside.
“Stop him from running away!”
Kang Tae-sik shouted at Su-ho and ran towards the guys.
And he began to swing the two daggers indiscriminately with both hands.
Choke choke choke choke!
“Poem, shield!”
One of the villains quickly unfurled a transparent shield to block the attack.
but.
“Gurrung!”
He didn’t see it.
In the midst of this chaos, a small wolf cub was approaching from behind him.
Gray approached stealthily and quickly bit into his Achilles tendon.
“Ahh!”
[‘Effect: Fatal Wound’ is activated.] [‘Effect: Bleeding’ is activated.] [The target’s health is consumed by 1% per second.]
He screamed and kicked Gray.
“This little rat!”
But Gray dodged the kick with the quick movements of a real rat, and bit the thigh of another villain right next to him.
“Ugh?!”
[‘Effect: Paralysis’ is activated.]
Kkudang tang tang!
The villain suddenly limped forward and fell loudly.
“Your summons are really something, aren’t they?”
Kang Tae-sik whistled and dodged the shield to the side, chasing after the guy with paralyzed legs.
Chomp!
“… … !”
And so another head was blown off.
Chomp chomp!
He killed the next one too.
“Weak. Too weak.”
Kang Tae-sik wiped the blood splattered on his face with the back of his hand and smiled cruelly.
“Why on earth do D-class people do villainous things?”
Then he looked back at Suho, who was standing behind him, and asked.
“Why are you just staring at me like that? Is this your first time seeing someone die?”
“Oh, don’t come. Don’t come… … !”
At that moment, Suho was approaching the terrified villain, who was hiding behind a transparent shield and crouching against the wall.
Blood was gushing from his ankle non-stop due to the hemorrhaging effect of Gray’s bite.
“Why? Do you want to save me because you feel sorry for me?”
Kang Tae-sik smiled faintly and slowly walked towards Su-ho.
Behind him, the stall was burning and the fire was spreading, but this did not pose much of a threat to the Awakened.
“It’s hard to be a bounty hunter with such a weak mind… … .”
That was when.
Swaaaah.
The corpses that had just been beheaded by Kang Tae-sik suddenly rose up and fell behind him.
