F-Class Destiny Hunter

Chapter 151

[The class of 'Thief Mouse' has increased, allowing the use of the target's abilities!]

[The ability 'Thousand Blood Claws' is activated!]

-Kwagagak!

The moment he swung his claws, it felt like a thousand blades were swirling around. And when the blades made from blood flew, the bodies of the warriors were torn to pieces. Now, they numbered less than half.

[Magic power is rapidly being consumed!]

As if someone had stabbed a sword into Seo Gangrim's soul, creating a hole where magic power was quickly draining out.

Transforming into a demon beast usually took a lot of magical power, but this one seemed even faster than normal. Seo Gangrim had to resolve this situation as quickly as possible.

-Kwajik!

He crushed the head of the warrior fearlessly rushing at him. The Millennial Tiger's fangs and nails were more powerful than any weapon. Even when the warriors put up a fight and charged, their weapons couldn't touch the Millennial Tiger.

The sound of a thin glass bottle shattering loudly echoed. Shards of the terracotta warriors flew in all directions, and the Millennial Tiger roared like a calamity.

Meanwhile, a notification window popped up.

[Due to lack of magic power, the ability 'Thieving Mouse' is released!]

At the same time as the notification that the ability was released, Seo Gangrim returned to his original form.

The situation had almost come to an end just a moment ago. The cries of the warriors that had filled the underground until a while ago were now reduced to a single one.

【Punishment...】

The last warrior knelt in front of him, half destroyed. He then blew off its head. No more cries of demonic beasts could be heard. Only Seo Gangrim's breathing could be heard.

The fragments of the warriors scattered around were quite magnificent.

-Thud

Next to the exhausted spirit beasts, he sat down as if collapsing. Due to severe magical anemia, his fingertips were trembling. The opponents were annihilated, so I couldn't make a fuss over a mere magical anemia. And thanks to defeating them all, the rewards were quite substantial.

[Strength] Level 66

[Health] Level 62

[Agility] Level 63rd

[Senses] Level 64th

[Magic Power] Level 65

The stats were already close to the mid-60th level. Furthermore, the items in the chest were also quite valuable. After collecting everything in the chest, Seo Gangrim checked the remaining time. Approximately 48 hours until the end of the demon realm. If he couldn't leave within the time limit, he would disappear along with the demon realm.

Although time was a bit tight, Seo Gangrim surmised that he shouldn't have any problem getting back. After sharing magic power recovery potions with his spirit beasts, he stood up.

"Guys, let's hurry."

"Woong!"

"Kyaang!"

Swiftly breaking through the stairs with the wings of the blade bat, they headed upwards. And in the moment they were about to climb to the 107th floor, a notification appeared.

[The Trial of the Tomb is activated!]

[The first ordeal is commencing!]

The first tribulation had finally begun. The ordeal system was triggered when choosing to return. Because of it, the third Great Demon realm was nicknamed 'Tomb of ordeal.'

This Great Demon Realm consisted of a total of 108 floors, and there were also 108 Terracotta warriors. 108 is the number of ordeals.

Choosing teleportation activated a system where ordeals occurred at specific floor levels.

[The first ordeal is being executed.]

[Randomly, one ordeal will be triggered during the ordeal.]

[The ordeal given to you is 'will'].

When that notification appeared, various emotions flowed into his mind as if someone was pouring muddy water into him.

Fear, conscience, hesitation.

It felt that hundreds were standing behind him, whispering something.

【What are you doing here? It's all useless anyway.】

【Struggle all you want; you'll still die.】

【You're relentless, Seo Gangrim. It's the end if you die, yet you struggle.】

A chill ran down his spine as if someone had grasped his soul with cold hands. Dark emotions surged within him, squeezing his throat, but he pressed forward.

After all, he had already heard such voices hundreds, even thousands of times in his nightmares. If I shed tears or stood still at such words, he would have drowned in the sea of his own tears long ago.

It didn't matter if hundreds or thousands screamed and mocked in his ears. He had only one choice. He continued towards the dark Great Demon realm.

***

[12 hours left until the end of the Great Demon realm.]

"Taeheon-ssi, cover the rear!"

"Yes, be careful, Shin Sooah-ssi!"

Loud noises came from inside the tomb. Amidst the cries of demonic beasts, sounds of impact and gunfire echoed. Among them, those leaping around like mad were all Seo Gangrim's comrades.

"Darn it. This is so annoying."

Jang Taeheon wiped the blood off his face and spoke.

All demonic beasts lay defeated beneath their feet. Despite having brought down all the demonic beasts, his face was filled with anxiety.

"We came too late. Is hyungnim okay?"

Excluding a few, the members of their sect had rushed to this place as soon as they received Seo Gangrim's message. However, by the time they entered, there was only a day left. And now, only 12 hours remained.

Yoon Bom muttered with a sullen expression.

"Master, he told us not to go alone, but he went alone again..."

"I have no idea where hyungnim is. With 12 hours left, shouldn't he be coming to the upper floors soon?"

"Maybe he's in trouble because of that article."

Their expressions darkened. Seo Gangrim going into the Great Demon realm alone was worrisome enough, but now Choi Pilyoung's malicious article added to the danger. That article also mentioned someone being killed.

Yoon Bom spoke with a dark expression, "What on earth is that article about... Master would never kill anyone. It must be manipulated."

However, many people believed Seo Gangrim to be a murderer. Seo Gangrim was in a difficult situation in many ways. Hence, first and foremost, they needed to find him quickly.

Yoon Bom added, "I've been trying to communicate with Master using the communication device, but there's no response." Yoon Bom gently touched her ear cuff while saying this. Jang Taeheon gave her a quick glance, "According to the manual, it can only operate within a certain range."

"So Master must be deep underground."

Seo Gangrim's exact location couldn't be determined.

While everyone remained silent, Shin Sooah was the first to take a step.

"Let's keep searching for now. He might be in trouble, so we need to find him quickly."

After checking her weapon, Shin Sooah stood up again.

Although they didn't know where Seo Gangrim might be in this deep tomb, she had no intention of leaving him alone.

When they touched the stone, the same question flowed again.

[Will you proceed forward or return?]

***

[5 hours left until the end of the Great Demon realm.]

Roars echoed from the darkness. Shadows flickered among the dim lights illuminating the surroundings.

-Chwaak!

Blood sprayed through the shadows as the throat of a demonic beast was torn apart. Seo Gangrim emerged from the darkness with a face soaked in blood. He continued to eliminate demonic beasts and ascended until a voice came from his ear cuff.

[Master, where are you? We've come to the tomb.]

[Gangrim-ssi, can you hear us? If you can, please answer.]

Shin Sooah's voice carried a sense of urgency. However, there was no change in Seo Gangrim's expression, as if he couldn't hear the voices.

-Kkigig!

At that moment, one demonic beast that remained behind charged towards Seo Gangrim. The demonic beast swung at Seo Gangrim's face, and he immediately delivered a blow in response.

-Whoosh!

After the demonic beast screamed and fell, Seo Gangrim touched his own face. It was an attack that wouldn't have hit under normal circumstances.

Seeing this, Yorn flailed and cried out loudly. "Kyaang, Kyaang!"

Even when Yorn sharply cried from behind, Seo Gangrim did not react. Only when Yorn bit into his neck did he finally stop and turn around. "Kyaang!"

"Sorry. I still can't hear well."

[The Ordeal of the Ears is in progress!]

The current ordeal that had been triggered was 'Ears'. The surroundings were filled with silence. In the quiet, only the distinct pulse of blood flowing through his veins could be felt.

'How many times has it been for the Ears ordeal?'

Amidst numerous ordeals, the Ears ordeal had been continuously recurring for him since a few floors ago. The Ears ordeal involved auditory blocking.

'It's random, but it’s always my ears.'

For those who chose to return, a random ordeal would be triggered when reaching a specific floor. There were various types of ordeals, and the mental one was relatively challenging.

'I'd prefer a mental ordeal; I keep getting Ears.'

Having experienced the nightmares of the Boundary, Seo Gangrim wasn't significantly affected by mental ordeals. Nevertheless, although deafness was inconvenient, his other senses compensated well enough.

'The problem is time.'

Now, with 4 hours remaining, he was on the 19th floor. It was tight, but not impossible to ascend. As he hurriedly entered the 18th floor, his hearing slowly began to return.

[The Ordeal of the Ears is lifted!]

However, Seo Gangrim was not relieved. The ordeal was not over yet. As he anticipated, an alert window appeared.

[The next ordeal is beginning!]

At the same time the alert window appeared, the surroundings plunged into darkness. It wasn't that the surroundings had darkened, but rather that his vision had vanished.

[The ordeal given to you is 'Eyes.']

The worst ordeal among them, 'Eyes.' It was the most troublesome type that blocked vision. Nevertheless, Seo Gangrim remained undisturbed and calmly called out to the spirit beasts.

"Linnie, guide the way."

"Woong!"

Although he couldn't see ahead, Linnie took the lead at his side. Seo Gangrim, groping the wall, walked in the direction guided by Linnie. His pace became noticeably slow.

'Certainly, the Eyes ordeal is tormenting.'

Even though he was activating his 'Senses,' the lack of sight imposed significant limitations. And as he struggled to move forward, a sharp scream echoed from somewhere.

"Kyaaah-!"

Seo Gangrim abruptly stopped in his tracks. The scream he had just heard was a familiar voice. He turned around as if bewitched.

"...Yoon Bom?"

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