Return To Level Up

Chapter 192

The moment he entered the dungeon, Hajin Kang was immediately convinced.

Because there was clear evidence that this place was Marbas's dungeon.

A huge mountain range stretched out in the distance.

It was a sight I had seen many times before returning, but quite a bit of time passed. Still, I remember it very vividly.

I never knew until now that it was so clearly engraved in my memory.

It was only after seeing the mountain range that stood tall like that.

Marbas' dungeon was not an ordinary dungeon.

First of all, the road to that mountain range itself was difficult.

Because the monsters living in the middle were not all common.

It was not just a monster, but a group of hundreds or thousands of monsters.

Each group of monsters was commanded by demons.

Hajin Kang recalled his memories before his return one by one.

At that time, the total number of demons in Marbas' dungeon was nine.

Among them, there were six demons who were leading the group of monsters.

After killing all the six monster groups, you can reach the mountain range, and there were two demons in front of the mountain range.

Both were incredibly strong.

Moreover, since they were complementary to each other, they were several times more powerful than each of them.

After defeating the two demons and entering the mountain range, they had to fight the countless monsters that inhabit the mountain range.

The monsters that inhabited the mountain range were so powerful that each one was terrifying.

Of course, it wasn't like the demons blocking the front of the mountain range.

Looking back, it was clear that all of those monsters had crossed the wall.

As you wander through the mountain range, you will find the entrance to the labyrinth built inside the mountain range.

A demon was guarding the entrance to the labyrinth, and that demon was also incredibly strong.

Before returning, it took three months to deal with the nine demons.

And I had to spend a lot of time getting into the labyrinth and making maps.

Various monsters inhabited the labyrinth, but they were weaker than the monsters that lived in the mountains.

Still, it was equally difficult. Because the labyrinth itself was not friendly to humans.

The labyrinth itself was constantly giving weak buffs to the monsters inside.

Also, the flowing magic was so violent that it was difficult to handle it.

After all that hard work, he met Marbas.

There he was shot in the back of the head and died, so how hot would he be?

Ha-jin Kang, who was slowly recalling the past, took a deep breath.

Every time I remembered the situation at that time, I got annoyed and angry.

I thought I had killed all the emotions at the time, but it seems that wasn't the case.

After all, how can you kill and revive human emotions at will?

This is a natural reaction.

Ha-jin Kang suddenly realized that he had changed a lot.

Shortly after his return, he vowed not to trust anyone, and he told his colleagues that he believed before coming here.

It wasn't just a word, it was a sincere statement.

At that moment, Hajin Kang really trusted them.

It was still the same today. he believes in them

Before her return, she thought about life one by one with those she believed to be colleagues.

Thinking about it, she wondered if it could be called a colleague.

'I lived the wrong way.'

I don't know where I went wrong, but when I think of myself before returning, he was a really strange guy.

Kang Ha-jin thought like that, smiled and walked into the dungeon.

First, it must be assumed that it is impossible to break through this dungeon alone.

It is not yet known how Marbas will come out.

So he should be as careful as possible.

Ha-jin Kang used [Concealment] to hide his appearance and presence and move quietly.

I know there are a lot of monsters that break [Concealment], but it's still better than not using it and walking around.

Hajin Kang quickly explored the inside of the dungeon.

* * *

‘Has it changed a lot?’

So far, no one has pierced [the Concealment].

Before the return, there were six groups of monsters here, but now, no matter how much I look around, I see only three groups.

Besides, there were only two demons in charge of each group.

One group of monsters controlled the rest. Of course, the monster was a dragon.

It wasn't just a use, it was a dark dragon that unleashed the power of darkness.

He was known to be the most powerful among dragons.

Of course, Hajin Kang had also fought a dark dragon before returning.

However, the dark dragon and the one he fought at that time were clearly different.

That dark dragon was the one who jumped over the wall twice.

It was not an easy opponent, but compared to before the return, the grade of the dungeon has obviously dropped.

No matter how strong they were, demons were more difficult to deal with than dragons.

There weren't many monsters, so it wasn't too difficult to avoid them and approach the mountain range.

The monsters that inhabited the mountains were the same.

I wondered if the whole area where there was a mountain range would be dug out and used as a dungeon.

The two demons guarding the entrance to the mountain range were nowhere to be seen.

Instead, a strange pattern of magic wrapped around the mountain range.

Rapacid's book suddenly came to mind, but it was completely different from that.

It wasn't too difficult to look inside the mountain range. Because the magic pattern didn't interfere with my vision or senses.

However, entering the mountain range through that pattern was somewhat reluctant.

Ha-jin Kang first identified and analyzed patterns while circling the mountain range.

He was much simpler than Rapha Sid's book. However, the analysis was not easy.

It wasn't until almost half a turn around the mountain range that I could see what the pattern was doing.

This was a magic pattern that gave a very strong debuff effect.

It puts a strong debuff on those who enter the mountain range, and if you pass this pattern, the pattern is overlaid on your body.

In order to shake it off, you only need to unleash three times as much magic power as the magic that makes up this pattern, but how many people can do that?

Once strong Hajin was possible. And the 100 members of the guild, the core of the Guardian, do not know how it is possible.

But less than that is probably impossible.

Of course, I didn't intend to bring any less guild members here.

Ha-jin Kang once set his foot in the mountain range.

The powerful debuff was scattered before it could even stick to the body.

Hajin Kang did not simply radiate magical energy, but fundamentally shook the way the pattern was attached to the body and shook it off.

If you learn this method, you will probably be able to shake off the debuff easily.

‘It will be a little difficult to learn.’

Kang Ha-jin first looked around the mountain range.

He didn't know if Mar Bas was really watching him, no, he didn't know if that was possible.

But for now, I decided to be careful.

The monsters that inhabit the mountain range were powerful like those who climbed walls, but their senses were very sensitive.

Occasionally, there were guys who could penetrate [concealment], but Hajin Kang quickly cleared them up.

Fortunately, the monsters in the mountains often stay in one place, each establishing their own territory, so other monsters rarely get involved in battles.

However, the problem was that other variables were created due to this fight, and so far it seemed okay.

Hajin Kang traced his memories before his return and went to the entrance of his labyrinth.

He approached it with the utmost caution, without getting too close.

Not surprisingly, he had one demon guarding the entrance to the labyrinth.

‘It’s him.’

The demon guarding the entrance to the labyrinth was the same demon who was in the same place even before returning.

That guy was really strong. I don't know how it is now.

Hajin Kang reflexively confirmed the information.

[Drac Liar]

[Level: 3892]

Only the name and level were shown. As I concentrated more, information about stamina, magic, and skills did not come to mind, but other information.

[The last demon knight protecting Marbas. When protecting Marbas, he exerts a powerful force.]

‘The last demon knight?’

First of all, the level was great. He was still the one who crossed the third wall.

It was at a level enough to understand why he struggled so hard before returning.

Hajin Kang has not yet crossed the third wall.

However, watching that demon called Drak Liar silently, it seemed that if we fought, we could win.

Of course it won't be easy.

‘If you cross the third wall, you can win a lot easier.’

There's a huge difference between once you've crossed a wall and not. Even so, I feel it's worth trying right now, so if I go over the wall, the difference will probably widen.

‘Then how much is Marbas?’

Perhaps he even crossed the fourth wall. No, maybe he even crossed the fifth wall.

Hajin Kang calmly examined the level of Ash.

Perhaps the fourth wall has definitely been crossed. But I don't know about the fifth.

If Marbas was stronger than Ash, it would have been better to assume that he made it to the fifth wall.

‘It won’t be easy this way.’

Hajin Kang once looked there, then slowly backed away.

At that moment, the demon, Drak Liar, who was guarding the entrance to the labyrinth, turned his head to look at Ha-jin Kang.

‘Eyes met.’

Ha-jin Kang noticed that he had been caught by Drak Liar.

But that didn't mean he didn't unravel [the Concealment].

Whether Drak Liu had no intention of fighting Hajin Kang here, or whether he was just pretending not to know, he turned his gaze again and looked forward.

It was certain that the [concealment] had been breached.

In fact, even among the monsters that have only crossed one wall, there are those who can penetrate [concealment], but there is no way for those who have crossed the wall three times to be [concealed].

Still, he doesn't dare follow Kang Ha-jin.

‘Are you going to focus on protecting the entrance to the labyrinth?’

Other than that, it was difficult to find an answer.

There must be a reason for that demon called Drak Liar.

For example, we need to prevent anyone from entering the labyrinth now.

Hajin Kang once passed the mountain range.

And she went out of the dungeon, being as careful as possible not to be noticed by other monsters or demons.

* * *

As soon as Kang Ha-jin came out of the dungeon, he called Baekho.

Right now, Baekho was diligently looking for Ash's remains and eating it, but Kang Ha-jin sent a very strong will that Baekho couldn't refuse.

At first, Baekho did not respond to Kang Ha-jin's strong will.

The temptation given by Ash's wreckage was stronger than Hajin Kang's will.(Read more @ hotmtlnovel.xyz)

However, as Ha-jin Kang continued to focus on his will, he eventually ran to where Ha-jin Kang was.

Baekho wandered around Kang Ha-jin as if dissatisfied.

“You can eat it later. I am not going anywhere.”

Of course, other predatory monsters could eat it, but honestly, since there's not much left now, it's much more efficient to hunt other monsters than to spend time there.

“I’m going in there.”

At Hajin Kang’s words, Baekho looked at the dungeon. After watching the dungeon for a while, Baekho's eyes lit up with brilliance.

He knew the value of this dungeon.

Baekho ran straight into the dungeon.

Hajin Kang sighed deeply at Baekho's actions and went back into the dungeon.

* * *

Jason focused all his attention on the Guardians.

Every move they made was carefully observed.

There were several Awoken from the Defenders among the Awoken who are currently staying in the Guardian's base city.

Of course, their identities were hidden.

In fact, most of them were caught in Myung In-hyeok's information network and their identities had been identified for a long time, but Jason couldn't figure it out.

As Japan's base city is located in a place surrounded by monsters on all sides, even a small loophole could have destroyed the city.

Myung In-hyuk thought so.

So he was more attentive to the Japanese stronghold than anywhere else.

Of course, all the Awakenings of the hidden Defenders were also identified and monitored.

If you hit it right away when you find it, your opponent will come with more thorough preparation, so it's much better to manage it properly and prepare for an emergency.

So, the Awakeneds belonging to the Defenders also did not get any special information.

It was mostly information that could be obtained anywhere in the world.

But now things are a little different.

Because they were able to relay the Guardians' movements in real time there.

Jason received and checked reports of him from time to time, constantly revamping plans and timing.

Then Jason got some news.

“The Guardians go hunting as a group?”

William, who was next to him, interrupted Jason's mutter.

“Group hunting? Is it really that common?”

“It may have been in the past, but not now. Just by looking at the list we gave you, they are the core of the Guardians.”

William's eyes twinkled.

“That’s right…!”