I was Mistaken for a Noble Hunter

The Hyena Guild became widely known about a year ago.

 

They were initially a group of street thugs operating in the Gwacheon area, but after awakening, they began to exaggerate their past criminal records, claiming they were originally from a powerful gang.

 

It had been a shallow bluff, but they started committing gang-like activities after awakening.

 

They made lower-level hunters go into debt and threw them into dungeons to make them work without pay as a condition of nulling the interest. It would be unthinkable now, but at that time, there were no laws related to hunters to prevent their crimes since the Hunter Association had not yet been established.

 

However, Sooho, who was investigating them, discovered a strange fact. All of them, originally just neighborhood thugs, awakened almost simultaneously and in the same place—Gwanak Mountain.

 

‘Does that make sense?’

 

Sooho was suspicious.

 

One day, a year ago, when a dungeon break broke out in Gwanak Mountain, a group of gangsters who had come to bury bodies in the mountain ‘coincidentally’ all awakened.

 

They immediately formed a group called the Hyena Guild, seized control of the Gwanak Mountain Field, and began to mine mana stones to make money, even now, one year later.

 

‘It’s just too coincidental to be a coincidence.’

 

There were still many different opinions on the trigger or cause for ordinary people to awaken. Some said it was due to talent or genetics. Others said it was pure luck, like winning the lottery or getting struck by lightning.

 

All of these speculations could be nonsense, or they could all be true. For some, it may be genetics, while for others, it may be luck. Ultimately, the common belief was that there must be a trigger to someone’s awakening.

 

‘In the end, it’s all relative.’

 

In that sense, it seemed that the Hyena Guild members had probably awakened by drinking the blood of the canine clan. So, it made sense that they had all awakened at the same time.

 

‘Then the problem is that there must be a separate canine who provided that blood…’

 

Whether it was good luck or bad luck, it seemed that Sooho would soon discover the beast. Because right now, an overwhelming presence was walking out of the gate on its own, causing an eerie feeling.

 

 

[Grrrrrr…]

 

 

The breath of a terrifying beast. The vicious aura within shook the air of Gwanak Mountain, covered in blue mist.

 

“…!”

 

Sooho’s gaze, who was fighting against the werewolves, turned to the gate, which revealed obvious and blatant malice.

 

[Little King, it’s dangerous.]

 

Beru climbed onto Sooho’s shoulder and hurriedly whispered. His relaxed expression had all disappeared.

 

[We need to get away from here as soon as possible. We can’t handle this kind of opponent yet, Little King!]

 

But it wasn’t as easy as it sounded.

 

[‘Skill: Cruel Command’ increases the werewolves’ stats by 50%.]

 

[As a side effect of ‘Skill: Cruel Command’, the werewolves are cursed with madness.]

 

 

“Gyaooo!”

 

Suddenly, the werewolves that Sooho were facing grew in size, and their movements became incredibly fast and powerful. Their madness started to put more pressure on Sooho.

 

“Grrr! Do you think you can escape?”

 

“Die, die, die, die, die!”

 

Chachachachak!

 

“Grrr! I’ll kill that bastard!”

 

Chachak! Kwaang!

 

[Little King!]

 

“Ugh!”

 

Due to the sudden situation, wounds began to accumulate rapidly on Sooho’s body.

 

 

[The level of ‘Skill: Resilience’ has increased!]

 

[Physical defense +20% → +40%]

 

Although the increase in skill level was good, it did not make the battle any easier.

 

– Tsk. I definitely warned you from the beginning that it would be dangerous as we approached the sanctuary.

 

Rakan’s Fang sounded displeased for some reason.

 

– This energy… it seems like not only artifacts but also filthy mongrels are living in this place.

 

“Mongrels?” Sooho, who had just barely defeated a werewolf, asked.

 

– Yeah. Many tribes followed the great canine clan. And among them, there was one who emitted this dirty energy.

 

And then.

 

Thud.

 

 

[Gyaaaoo!]

 

 

A fierce beast’s roar shook Gwanak Mountain.

 

– … Yeah. That’s him. Broki, the leader of the hyena clan.

 

Just then, a giant monster appeared outside the gate.

 

“…!”

 

With dirty fur, spotted patterns, and sharp teeth sticking out at random, a hyena the size of a small house appeared.

 

 

[Cruel Commander Broki]

 

The red label above the monster’s head could only mean one thing. That hyena possessed an uncontrollable power that even Sooho couldn’t handle.

 

‘… The dungeon boss is still alive.’

 

Sooho shuddered at the pressure emanating from the monster. The Hyena Guild seemed to have intentionally concealed information about this place for a year.

 

A field-type dungeon with a boss monster was a disaster in itself. If other Hunters had known about this, they would not have left this place alone until now.

 

‘Is the guild named Hyena for this reason too?’

 

It was truly ridiculous. The Hunters who should have hunted the monsters were instead acting like their underlings. And on top of that, sacrificing their own kind as food?

 

Grit.

Sooho gritted his teeth as he assessed the situation. 

 

Seeing that, the giant hyena opened its mouth wide and yawned in response. Then it recognized the Rakan’s Fang in Sooho’s hand and chuckled.

 

[Grr? What’s this? So the familiar energy I felt came from Rakan’s Fang?]

 

– … Broki.

 

[How does it feel? How can the great Beast Monarch’s remains be held captive by a mere human?]

 

Rakan’s Fang felt humiliated. Even now, it was being thrown around by Sooho, and to make matters worse, it was to defeat Broki’s minions.

 

– You’re not looking so good either. Did you lose your original power?

 

[Khiehehee. Is this how all the defeated soldiers without a Monarch look?]

 

‘It looks like the two of them aren’t close.’

 

At this very moment, Sooho was still fiercely battling the werewolves. The problem was that the giant hyena would remain even if he killed them all. No matter how weak the soldiers without a Monarch had become after losing their power, Sooho was much weaker than them.

 

‘But that doesn’t mean I’m going to die so easily.’

 

Even in this desperate situation, Sooho surveyed the situation with a cold gaze.

 

Chwak-!

 

[You have defeated the werewolf.]

 

 

[Number of enemies to defeat: 10]

 

[Number of enemies defeated: 9]

 

 

Now, only one werewolf remained, but Broki didn’t even bat an eye at the sight of his minions dying.

 

[Tsk. Pathetic creatures. Couldn’t even take down a single human.]

 

Rather, he laughed at their deaths and suggested to Rakan’s Fang that was held in Sooho’s hand.

 

[Well done, Rakan’s Fang, come to me. I will kill that human for you. It just so happens that I needed a useful tool, so I will become your new master.]

 

– Ridiculous. You dare to become my master, you mongrel? Rakan is my only master.

 

[But Rakan is already dead, isn’t he?]

 

– Wh-what did you say!? How dare you!

 

[Khiehehee. Don’t be angry. If you’re weak, you die. And the one who survives is the strong one. Like me.]

 

Broki’s despicable laughter infuriated Rakan’s Fang, and it yelled at Sooho.

 

– Human! Kill that bastard right now! Stick my blade in the throat of that mongrel who insulted King Rakan!

 

[Kyahahak! You’re hilarious. Do whatever you want to do! That weakling…]

 

Before it finished speaking, Rakan’s Fang rushed in a straight line from Sooho’s hand.

 

Puck!

 

– …!

 

The cold blade of the sword was lodged in Broky’s throat, who had been laughing.

 

[K…hek?]

 

For a moment, the windless voice escaped from Broki’s mouth. 

 

Sooho appeared in its widened field of vision. He stood calmly in the posture of throwing a sword, looking its way. With the other hand, he grabbed the neck of the remaining werewolf and asked, “Are you done?”

 

Broki’s eyes curved like a crescent moon.

 

[… You’re an interesting guy.]

 

Despite having Rakan’s Fang stuck in its neck, it had a relaxed expression.

 

[But you can’t kill me with such a weak attack…]

 

“I know. But it can still hurt.” Sooho snapped his fingers.

 

‘Ruler’s Authority.’

 

Flutter.

 

‘Turn around.’

 

At that moment, Rakan’s Fang stuck in Broki’s neck started spinning like a drill on the spot.

 

Fiercely. 

 

Kwakwakwakwakwak-!

 

[A-ah!? What the-!?]

 

Broki was surprised by the pain it felt in its neck and thrashed around.

 

‘Turn around.’

 

Even more fiercely.

 

Kwakwakwakwakwakwak-!

 

[Khuwaagh!]

 

‘Turn around!’

 

Deeper and deeper!

 

 

[Use ‘Skill: Storm Slash’.]

 

 

Kwrrrrr-!

 

[Aaaaaagh! Y-you bastard-!]

 

Rakan’s Fang whirled around like a storm and burrowed into Broki’s body! The more it happened, the more Broki writhed in agony.

 

– … You little bastard, I like you.

 

At that moment, the sound of laughter from Rakan’s Fang flowed into Sooho.

 

– But is this really okay?

 

No matter how you look at it, at Sooho’s current level, it was impossible to kill Broki. Even if Broki had weakened significantly since the old days, his regenerative abilities far surpassed Sooho’s attack power.

 

However.

 

Isn’t it satisfying?

 

 

‘But Rakan is already dead, isn’t he?’

 

 

How dare…!

 

To insult the death of his former master, the great Monarch! It was a sin that would not be pardoned even with a beheading!

 

But in reality, it had to be satisfied with causing this much pain.

 

And the price was, ultimately…

 

[Graaaaaaaah! I’ll kill you!]

 

Broki’s anger was all directed towards Sooho.

 

Thud- Clank!

 

Broki, who had become a wounded beast, stomped its feet, spitting out ferocity. Its strength was so great that Gwanak Mountain shook!

 

[Gyaaaooo!]

 

An immense pressure like a rock fell upon Sooho.

 

Then…

 

– … I’m sorry. But thank you for preserving a defeated soldier’s last bit of dignity.

 

The resolute voice of Rakan’s Fang was heard.

 

Thump!

 

[Grrr?!]

 

Broki’s body, which was about to trample on Sooho, temporarily stopped.

 

[Rakan’s Fang, you bastaaaard! Graaaaaah!]

 

Rakan’s Fang, which forcibly controlled Broki’s movements from inside its body, urgently shouted to Sooho.

 

– Run away! I’ll try to buy time here somehow!”

 

However…

 

Sooho, who was supposed to be running away, seemed to have no intention of retreating at all.

 

Thud!

 

Just then, the last werewolf died in Sooho’s hand.

 

 

[Number of enemies defeated: 10]

 

 

Then the following messages appeared.

 

Ding.

 

 

[You have completed ‘Emergency Quest: Defeat the Enemies’.]

 

Ding.

 

 

[Level up!]

 

 

Ding.

 

 

[The following rewards are prepared.]

 

Reward 1: Ability Points +5

 

Reward 2: Title: ‘Wolf Slayer’

 

 

“Accept reward.”

 

 

Ding.

 

 

[You have obtained ‘‘Title: Wolf Slayer’.]

 

 

Thunk.

 

Sooho picked up the weapons used by the werewolves from the ground. His eyes sparkled like a hunter, holding two swords in his hands.

 

At that moment.

 

 

[Title: Wolf Slayer]

 

A title given to Hunters who are good at exterminating wolves. All stats increase by 40% when facing beast-type magic beasts.

 

“The hunt begins.”

 

Sooho’s entire body was engulfed in intense fighting spirit.

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