29. Fourth Specialization. (1)

At 2 a.m.

I was on the rooftop.

Dinner was bibimbap with bacon.

There’s been a lot of bacon lately.

Since the expiration date is near, we need to consume it quickly.

People discussed what to eat first, but no one has touched the canned goods yet.

If preserved well, canned goods can last a long time, making them a good staple.

Soo-hyun, Ye-eun, and Eun-seo-four of us-ate our fill of bibimbap and grilled bacon, showered together, and then came up to the rooftop to practice archery again.

I had just reached the maximum level in Wild Hunter.

Phew.

I exhaled and said,

“Status.”

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Chosen One

[Specialization – Wild Hunter] [Level – Max]

[Title – Growing]

Status

[Strength – 100/100] [Sense – 63/99]

[Power – 45/45] [Agility – 4/4]

[Mind – 75/75] [Intelligence – N/A]

[Distribution Points – 2]

Skills

[Passive – Soul Tattoo Lv. 3]

[Passive – Recovery]

[Passive – Limit Break]

[Active – Precision] (Auto-cast)

[Active – Acceleration] (Auto-cast)

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No hesitation.

I allocated 1 point to Sense to make it 100 and the remaining 1 point to Power.

The next specialization was already decided.

Last time, I chose between two options.

This time, it’s the other one.

…Shadow Warrior.

I clicked on the Wild Hunter tab, which was flickering.

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Time Adjuster (Max.)

Survival Expert (Max.)

Wild Hunter (Max.)

1. Shadow Warrior.

2. Space Explorer.

3. ??? (Not Selectable)

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Space Explorer.

I’m genuinely curious what it is.

But.

I chose Shadow Warrior.

[New specialization acquired.]

[New skill obtained.]

…Good.

“Status.”

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Chosen One

[Specialization – Shadow Warrior] [Level – 1]

[Title – Versatile]

Status

[Strength – 100/100] [Sense – 63/100]

[Power – 46/46] [Agility – 4/4]

[Mind – 75/75] [Intelligence – N/A]

[Distribution Points – 0]

Skills

[Passive – Soul Tattoo Lv. 3]

[Passive – Recovery]

[Passive – Limit Break]

[Active – Shadow] (Auto-cast)

[Active – Precision] (Auto-cast)

[Active – Acceleration] (Auto-cast)

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The title flickers.

The title achievement has been unlocked.

Not sure how many achievements were unlocked this time.

But now, it’s time to check the new skill.

I clicked on the new skill, Shadow.

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Active – Shadow

When using melee weapons, a shadow appears and always attacks the enemy’s weak point.

Consumes 1 Power per attack.

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A shadow appears?

Weak points…

Weak points are the head.

I tilted my head.

What is this?

If it’s about attacking the head, I’ve been doing that without the skill.

Why is this skill even needed?

“…Ah.”

Feeling a bit disappointed.

I looked at the lifting belt I was wearing.

Two swords hanging from it.

“…Crap.”

Shurur-

I drew a sword and swung it.

No changes.

Nothing like a circular shape appearing or anything.

I guess I need to actually slash something to see the proper effect.

Shadow, after all, is darkness.

Since it always attacks weak points, if I slash the torso or arms, will shadows appear and also hit the head?

…Useless, really.

Why would I slash the torso?

I’ve been slashing heads, stabbing, and will keep doing so.

“Ugh.”

I sheathed the sword and looked at the sky.

The early morning sky is so clear.

Probably because factories and everything are shut down, the air is clean.

The faint smell of corpses is a bit annoying, but it’s a fairly beautiful night.

But seeing this beautiful night sky doesn’t lift my mood.

The skill is really disappointing.

I expected more from Shadow Warrior.

“Tsk.”

The rooftop is empty.

It’s past 2 a.m., so that’s expected.

Those who want to have fun are having fun, those who want to have sex are having sex, everyone else is asleep.

I spat and said,

“Achievements.”

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Achievements (12/???)

1. First Specialization Acquired.

2. 10 Evil Beasts Defeated.

3. 100 Evil Beasts Defeated.

4. Second Specialization Acquired.

5. Title Level 1 Up.

6. Strength 100 Achieved.

7. 1,000 Evil Beasts Defeated.

8. Third Specialization Acquired.

9. Title Level 2 Up.

10. Title Level 3 Up.

11. Sense 100 Achieved.

12. Fourth Specialization Acquired.

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Hmm.

Three achievements unlocked.

At least now I know…

The Evil Beast defeat achievements and the tattoo achievements are in units of 10.

…The next tattoo requires hunting 10,000 of them.

10,000…

How many have I killed so far?

There’s an easy way to find out.

Since hunting human beasts gives soul stones, I can check the number of soul stones.

Opening the storage, there are 3,134 of them.

…I’ve killed over 3,000.

Hmm…

It’s been only a month since the apocalypse, and I’ve single-handedly hunted over 3,000. I’m practically a mass murderer.

Anyway.

Achievements, let’s see.

Number 10. Title achievement.

[Storage Slot 1 Acquired.]

Hmm.

Now I have 5 storage slots.

Let’s move on.

Number 11. Sense 100 Achievement.

[Skill has been upgraded.]

“Oh.”

A skill-related achievement.

Strength was about improving physical abilities.

Improved running, jumping, power, and with the skill, I can have sex 10 times a day without getting tired.

So, what about Sense?

I opened the status window and clicked on the skill.

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Passive – Limit Break

Strength achieved – User’s physical abilities are enhanced.

Sense achieved – Sense efficiency doubles.

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…?!

Wait a minute.

Sense efficiency doubled?

I immediately raised my bow and nocked an arrow.

Current Sense: 64.

I kept the status window open and aimed downward.

It’s dark, so I can’t see anything.

But I can see it.

A clear red light.

Ptoo.

Zhwiing-

The arrow pierced the crown of a head.

The red light disappeared.

I looked at my Sense.

…64.

…Again.

I nocked another arrow and shot.

Ptoo.

The red light disappeared.

Sense: 63.

…Two of them!

Two!

Two per point!

Crazy!

200 headshots!

With a bow, I can kill 200 of them!

Not just a bow!

…Any ranged weapon that uses projectiles!

I could finally smile.

Stat achievements.

Strength and Sense both.

They’re really satisfying!

Reaching 100 feels rewarding!

I placed the bow in the quiver on my lifting belt and put my hands on my hips.

Then, I slightly smiled.

“…Haha.”

I want to laugh.

Laugh heartily!

Loudly!

How strong am I becoming?

With my hands on my hips, my pelvis feels a bit strained.

Even though the lifting belt is thick and sturdy, with two swords, a quiver, and a bow, it’s still uncomfortable.

Thanks to the Strength skill, it’s not too heavy, but the discomfort remains.

I removed my hands from my hips and opened the achievement window again.

Now, the last achievement.

Number 12.

Fourth Specialization Acquired.

[Shadow Gloves Acquired.]

…Huh?

Gloves?

I looked at my hands.

I’m wearing maintenance gloves.

…They gave me another pair of gloves?

Checking the storage, they’re indeed there.

[Shadow Gloves]

…Why give me another pair of gloves?

Am I supposed to wear two pairs?

I sighed deeply and put on the gloves.

They disappeared from the inventory tab and the maintenance gloves on my hands glowed faintly with a purple light.

It wasn’t bright.

It was more like a strange, swirling purple mist that appeared and then vanished.

When the light faded, the color of the maintenance gloves changed.

From brown to deep purple.

[Maintenance Gloves have been upgraded to Shadow Gloves.]

“…Huh?”

Shadow Gloves?

Did the maintenance gloves and shadow gloves combine to upgrade into Shadow Gloves?

I looked at my hands.

…What changed?

Nothing’s different when I look at the back or the palm.

Only the color.

I drew a sword.

Shurur-

…Same as before.

…What the hell?

“Explain, you damn bitch, it’s really fucking annoying.”

I couldn’t help but curse.

I rubbed my forehead and sighed deeply.

“Ugh, really.”

I exhaled heavily and lit a cigarette, smoking it backwards.

“…Haa…”

Fucking hell, not explaining anything after an item upgrade is crossing the line.

What the hell are Shadow Gloves?

I placed my hand on my hip.

Exhaled cigarette smoke.

“Hey, damn it.”

My hip skin feels tight.

Not that I’ll be using the sword anyway.

I undid the lifting belt with one hand and carelessly placed it on the floor.

Sat down.

“Poo…”

Exhaled a long stream of smoke, placing the sword roughly on top of the lifting belt.

The moment I let go of the sword.

A purple glow emanated from the Shadow Gloves.

The sword floated in mid-air.

Even though I had let go.

I slowly turned to the side.

My shadow was holding the sword.