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12.

“Please save me! Please save me!”

Lee Seong-han fell to the floor, unable to adapt to the sudden change in circumstances.

A sharp hand rising from the wall.

Don’t be grabbed by the collar with elaborate movements.

Lee Seong-han was dragged helplessly into the hallway.

“You live a tiring life, sir. Why on earth did you provoke that child’s personality?”

A familiar voice.

A stiff tone.

Mechanical emotions.

“Loyalty!”

Lee Seong-han reflexively saluted while rolling on the floor.

I was scared to go look for it.

I am grateful to Kang Mi-young for taking the time to come to me.

… … If you don’t do it, it’s a trap because the eyes are like real dough.

“Stop. Rank and name are omitted.”

“Okay.”

“I’m glad you don’t have any questions.”

Kang Mi-young swept away the concrete debris as if she was used to it.

A hole in the outer wall of a hospital room.

Even though it was quite thick, it was pierced in one breath.

As expected, he is the strongest in South Korea.

She smoothed out her uniform and looked down at the fallen man.

“First, since this is a situation that requires emergency measures, we will skip the ceremonial reporting procedures. Be thankful that I rescued you first.”

“Major. Is this a dream?”

“I’m sorry I don’t have time to keep up with the rhythm. Stand up. Right now. There’s no time.”

Tsuppapapabat──!

Let’s stand up awkwardly.

I started feeling dizzy.

[Trait, ‘Mental Barrier’ blocks mental confusion.]

Kang Mi-young turned her gaze.

“Is this an attack?”

“No. It’s confusion caused by a sudden change in circumstances.”

“… Huh, what good would it do if I told you in advance?”

“It’s a bit more complicated.”

“Haa, I guess I’ll have to ask the higher-ups for the [Mental Barrier] skill book. I don’t know if they’ll have any for sale.”

Lee Seong-han shook his head from side to side to wake up from his dazed state.

Ugh, [Mental Barrier] killed my performance.

My mind suddenly became clear.

“By the way, sir. Your taste is really unique. You carry around some terrible things.”

Kang Mi-young looked up at the sign and coughed.

“That wasn’t my intention.”

“It wasn’t my intention to rescue you. I know that.”

She shrugged as if she already knew.

“Your Majesty. I have a question. How on earth did you provoke Kang Jin-young?!”

Lee Seong-han also had something to say.

What do I do when someone suddenly gets sick and starts running towards me!

It’s sad that I had to re-enlist.

“Major, I just resisted legally because they tried to force me to ‘specially hire’ me.”

I didn’t lie.

Kang Mi-young sighed as if she understood.

“… … That child has been obsessed with my things since he was little. It’s hard to figure out why he’s interested in you, but I guess that trait is reflected. I’m pretty tired.”

I turned my gaze awkwardly.

The outside view was visible.

‘It’s full of magic.’

An abnormal amount of magic floated through the air.

What does it mean to have a lot of magic power?

It is not a naturally occurring phenomenon.

When a monster is present, the air builds up magical power.

That is, something artificial.

“What’s going on?”

“One thing is certain: there is a monster here. We have to catch it.”

Kang Mi-young placed both arms on her hips.

“Do you remember the climbing quest?”

“Of course I remember. That’s why my arm was blown off, right?”

“… … .”

Lee Seong-han waved his arms, which had grown like new flesh, without any filter.

Although some scars remained.

To this extent, it’s pretty good.

“Ah.”

Kang Mi-young looked at her regenerated arm with unfocused eyes.

He spat out a gloomy sound.

“Excuse me for a moment.”

He took the bottle of medicine out of his pocket and took a handful.

His face looked tired as he recalled those days.

A few bouts of nausea.

A breath that trembles sharply.

“Are you okay?”

“… … I don’t think it’s necessary to show it. Don’t do that next time. ”

A word from Kang Mi-young, biting her lower lip.

He made a choked sound, as if he was overcome with emotion.

Lee Seong-han also understood.

The guilt must be no joke.

She awkwardly returned to her upright position.

“The only people who can enter and exit here now are you, me, and Kang Jin-young.”

[Currently, the 『Emergency Quest』 and 『Affinity Quest』 are in progress.]

[Only those who have obtained climbing qualifications may enter this area.]

[Currently restricted area: Inside the Armed Forces Capital Hospital]

“The first floor of the Gray Tower in South Korea. To be exact, we are the only ones here.”

Lee Seong-han tilted his head.

“Is the gate open?”

“Well, it’s subtly different. It seems like something changed when the tower was opened.”

Lee Seong-han felt like swearing without realizing it.

In particular, I had an inkling that he was going to do something.

“What should I do?”

“Subdue Kang Jin-young and close this gate. Get ready.”

* * *

Lee Seonghan’s vision was spinning.

Because of the foul odor rising up.

“Are you okay? The erosion is getting worse. I think we’ll encounter a monster soon. I’d like to ask for your opinion.”

“We will meet.”

We walked side by side down the reddish hallway.

Dark, red lights poured in from outside the window.

Lee Seonghan checked the status window.

《System : Information》

□ Characteristics

⤷ [Auto Battle Lv. 2], [Recon Lv. max], [Mental Barrier 《Rental》], [Regeneration 《Rental》], [Talented Hunter]

—–

□ Ability

⤷ Strength: [11(F-)]

⤷ Skill: [32(F+)]

⤷ Agility: [21(F-)]

⤷ Wisdom: [21(F-)]

⤷ Sensitivity: [29(F-)]

‘My abilities are also a bit lacking.’

In order to upgrade your specs, you had to level up.

But there aren’t any suitable monsters to kill right now.

Even if it existed, it was a problem.

It was obvious that Kang Jin-young would find out.

Other spec-up elements are also difficult to access.

Kang Mi-young looked at Lee Seong-han.

“Come to think of it, what kind of reward did you receive? I received an elixir. Kang Jin-young received a magic tool.”

“You have received a special attribute enhancement ticket.”

“, the right to reinforce? That precious thing?!”

okay!

Lee Seonghan’s head lit up.

“Just a moment, I’ll look it up now.”

Wasn’t there a reward for killing hatchlings?

Thanks to Kang Mi-young, I finally remembered.

Lee Seonghan opened the inventory.

At first glance, I could see an icon that said, ‘I have a ticket.’

Pieces of debris gathered in the air and a ticket was created.

“You look more concise than I thought.”

“Simplicity is charm.”

[Would you like to use the attribute enhancement ticket?]

Trait enhancement ticket.

An item that can evolve traits that have reached their highest level.

In this remote area of South Korea, there are so few properties for sale that the asking price is high.

Is money important?

My freedom is important.

Lee Seonghan opened his eyes wide.

‘Use.’

The ticket split on its own.

Emitting bright light.

[A splendid power is imbued into the trait.]

“Oh, ohhh.”

The surroundings were illuminated with a golden light. This is the sight you see when you acquire a unique trait.

[These are the currently selectable enhancement traits.]

‘It’s all related to reconnaissance.’

I scrolled down.

[Super-Reconnaissance (SSS)]

– The range of targets you can scout increases. You can obtain much more detailed information.

– [Reconnaissance] performs tasks linked to [Auto Battle].

[Linked Network (A)]

– You may share information with others.

‘Not bad.’

Rather, it was chosen favorably.

Because of its strong randomness, it is common to eat traits like the Gyeokreuk.

But what is that SSS level?

‘As expected, SSS is better than A.’

[You have obtained ‘Super Reconnaissance (SSS)’!]

The gold dust that was stuck to the ticket dug into my body.

“What traits did you get?”

“SSS-class. Reconnaissance.”

“Ho, that’s okay.”

When Lee Seonghan used [Reconnaissance], blue waves spread out around him.

[Hidden target detected!]

* * *

“Kihihihi.”

A cool-sounding laughter.

Voices of various ages are mixed.

[Removes unauthorized concealment.]

“Major. The enemy.”

“I noticed. Did you follow us? It doesn’t seem like you intentionally released it. It must be your ability.”

“Yes.”

“Ugh. This is why you can’t trust the information from the Military Manpower Administration.”

A tall iron candlestick appeared out of the darkness.

“You’re smart. I’ll take care of you later.”

“Okay.”

A flurry of attacks flying from the darkness.

Kang Mi-young took the initiative and divided the group.

“Don’t deal with it.”

Boom───!

Boom───!

Boom───!

Kang Mi-young skillfully attacks with the longsword she was holding.

And then they even launched a counterattack.

“Kehehehe!”

“How sloppy.”

A monster that sticks out its tongue in an attempt to make a surprise attack.

His face was distorted as if he couldn’t believe he had been caught.

As I came out of the shadows, a shape appeared.

‘Ugh, it’s gross.’

She looks like a baby angel.

But the skin is melting.

To the extent that tentacles emerge from the melted flesh?

The monster flapped its tiny wings in anger.

“Is it a mental monster?”

“Keuhihihihi, keuhihihihi!”

“You look disgusting.”

While Kang Mi-young maintains a standoff.

Lee Seong-han looked at the new window.

[Eros Lv. 7]

– A monster that feeds on human sexual desire and love. Its type is demonic. It likes to play pranks on humans, and changes their perceptions through sorcery. When defeated, the changed perceptions are restored to their original state.

– It judges purity by bizarre standards. It is incomprehensible to human common sense.

– I think that just having sex is pure love.

(You fucking bastards.)

Was it you?

What is that comment?

[『Hidden Quest』]

[Kang Jin-young’s transformation into a beast obsessed with sexual desire may be due to ‘Eros’. Kill as many Eros as possible.]