The edge of this blade has already been damaged… It's only a matter of time before it wears out completely.
Even if you buy an expensive weapon, it still gets destroyed after a few dungeon runs.
I could just use my fists if I wanted to… but I don't like that. I don't want that to become my specialty.
After all… that's for my future son.
And I don't want to rewind time either. What if I don't transmigrate here again? If that happens, then it would mean I'm truly dead—and I'd lose this second chance entirely.
Even if the possibility is small… it's still a possibility.
So no matter what—
No rewinding time.
[Title: Wolf Assassin]
This title is given to hunters who excel at hunting wolves. All your abilities increase by 40% when fighting Beast-type monsters.
Checking my inventory, I have a total of 34 wolf fangs, two worn daggers, a traveler's cloak, and a teleportation stone.
Alright… time to continue the grind.
Splay.
Shink.
NOTICE
Level Up!
Clang.
NOTICE
Level Up!
Thwack.
Splash.
Every time I level up, I can feel it—slowly but surely, I'm getting stronger.
I can't help it… it's getting easier now. It feels like I'm just butchering pigs that can't even fight back.
[You have defeated a Razor-Clawed Briga][You have defeated a Black-Shadow Razan][You have defeated a Black-Shadow Razan]
Shing.
I can feel it.
It's like I'm squashing bugs every time I level up. It's… kind of addicting.
And I'm starting to love it.
There are also labels on the monsters.
If the label is white, it means the beast is relatively weak.
Orange means they're around the same level as me—or stronger.
And red… means they're significantly stronger.
Earlier, when I first entered the dungeon, the Lycan's label was orange.
But now… it's white.
I've become much stronger.
Far stronger.
I wonder… am I at D-rank now?
Or maybe C-rank?
Considering I'm soloing this dungeon…
That's just wishful thinking.
I must not get arrogant. Even if I'm getting stronger, I know how these stories go—people gain power, become conceited, and start underestimating everyone around them… and that's when they fall.
I won't let myself become like that.
If I do, it'll be game over.
Maybe… if I ever reach the very top of this world, I can afford to act that way.
But right now?
Not yet.
"Hmmm…"
Stairs.
A boss fight, it seems.
Looks like I can't gain any more levels before this.
[Lvl: 15]
Step…Step…Step…
The staircase feels endless.
Whoooosh…Swishh—
"Oh—!"
Shingggg!Clankkk!
I leap back and roll to the side just in time.
…My sword finally breaks.
"Orange, huh…"
Hissssss…
From the shadows, it emerges—
[King of the Swamp, Blue Venom-Fanged Kasaka]
"Mr. Sung Jin-Woo hasn't returned yet?"
"The sun set a while ago… he's still not back?"
"No. He left this morning…"
"Well, he's been doing much better. He should be discharged soon anyway."
"It's hard to tell with hunters. You never know what might happen."
"He should be in his room recovering…"
"They say high-ranking hunters are millionaires, but low-ranking hunters don't make much—and they're constantly in danger…"
"I don't get why they do it."
"You should see the hunters admitted to the intensive care unit. It's horrifying."
"How so?"
"I have no idea what goes on inside those dungeons, but… the injuries they sustain are severe."
"They come in drenched in blood…"
"They're completely different from the patients we usually get."
"I'm amazed they're even able to survive under those circumstances."
"It's a miracle they make it out of those dungeons alive after sustaining so many injuries."
"That's not entirely true. Even a weak hunter is still much stronger than the average person."
"They may look normal… but inside, they're monsters."
NOTICE
Level Up!
Level Up!
Level Up!
"Haa…"
Luckily, I already know how to defeat this monster.
NOTICE
[You have defeated the King of the Swamp, the Blue Venom-Fanged Kasaka.]
[Item: Kasaka's Venom Gland]
Level of Difficulty: AType: Poison
A pouch containing refined venom from Kasaka. Upon defeating Kasaka, you have a slim chance of obtaining this item. Drinking this venom will toughen your skin, but your muscles will be permanently damaged due to its toxicity.
Effect: "Kasaka's Ironclad Scales" Reduces physical damage taken by 20% Side Effect: "Muscle Damage" Strength -35
[Item: Kasaka's Venom Fang]
Level of Difficulty: CType: DaggerAttack: +25
A dagger crafted from Kasaka's venomous fang. Residual poison still lingers within it, causing paralysis and bleeding when used against an opponent. You may store this item in your inventory or sell it at the shop.
Effect: "Paralyze" Has a chance to paralyze the target Effect: "Bleed" Causes the target to lose 1% of their health every second.
"The dagger will be handy."
A dagger made from fangs—not bone. It boosts my attack and comes with paralysis and bleed effects… a solid weapon.
As for the venom gland… it's a downside for now, but it might be useful in the future. I'll store it for the time being.
NOTICE
Looking around, I see my surroundings beginning to disintegrate.
So it's finally over… my first dungeon raid after taking this body.
[You have defeated the boss. The dungeon will now be restored to its original state.]
Swooosh…Whirrrrr…
Hapjeong Station.
Step…Step…
No one around?
…Empty.
"What are you doing?!"
"Why did you step out of there?"
"Didn't you hear the announcement?"
A soldier approaches me, gun raised.
Oh… right.
I remember now.
In my excitement, I completely forgot—there was a gate that opened nearby.
Seeing me holding a sword, he asked, "Are you a hunter?"
"…I am."
"Ah—my apologies."
"Let me escort you right away."
"Okay."
Following the soldier, I walk forward. The pavement is littered with the corpses of monsters, their bodies sprawled across the ground.
"…Hmm."
Noticing my expression, the soldier speaks.
"The ones in this area have already been taken care of. There's just one large beast left."
…I know, I think to myself.
I can feel it.
The boss monster.
BOOM!
ROOOOOOOAAAAR!
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P.S
I will upload Chapters with more words soon