F-Class Destiny Hunter

Chapter 37

"Uh? Nam Yoojun, what did you say..."

-Shwak!

Before the man could finish speaking, Nam Yoojun's sword deeply stabbed into the man's neck. There was no time to evade.

"Cough, g-gargh... Yoo, Nam Yoojun... You..."

"I would've played a bit more under normal circumstances, but I'm a bit busy today."

Nam Yoojun expressed regret as he twisted the sword and pulled it out. The blood pouring out of the throat quickly stained the ground. At the same time the corpse fell with a dull sound, a notification window appeared in front of Nam Yooyun.

[The ability 'Murderous Impulse' has been activated!]

[Stole 10% of the opponent's stats!]

[Accumulating achievements!]

Nam Yujun grinned in disbelief. The man was a stronger opponent than he expected, so he thought it would be a pain in the arse to kill him, but thanks to his vigilance, he was able to finish him off quickly. Then, something fell right in front of him.

【'Fear of the Living and the Dead' is pleased with 'Nam Yoojun's actions.】

【'Fear of the Living and the Dead' presents the item 'Blade Necklace' to 'Nam Yoojun.'】

When he looked at the item, it turned out to be a quite valuable-looking necklace. When he wore it around his neck, he felt his muscles throughout his body responding.

[Wearing 'Blade Necklace' increases strength by 10%.]

'What's the deal with this?'

In addition to stealing the opponent's stat values just now, gaining an item made Nam Yoojun's spirits rise. His heart started pounding with excitement.

'With this, I can kill Seo Gangrim.'

In their previous encounter, he had a slight advantage over Seo Gangrim, so now he felt confident that he could kill him. If he found Seo Gangrim now, the game will be over. Both Nam Yoojun and Rakshasa were full of anticipation for the upcoming carnage.

'Where could he be? He must not be allowed go back to the educational facility.'

Nam Yoojun hastily began searching the forest. While looking around for footprints left here and there, something suddenly fell down above his head.

-Shwooaa...

"Damn, rain?"

When he looked up, he saw that the sky, which had been darkening, became even darker. Intermittent rumbling sounds could also be heard in the distance.

[The energy of water is increasing in the surroundings.]

[The energy of water is clashing with Nam Yoojun's element.]

[Ability values decrease by 10%.]

As the rain began to fall gradually, Nam Yoojun felt his body growing heavier. At that moment, as if encouraging him, Rakshasa spoke,

【'Terror of the Living and the Dead' says there's nothing to worry about.】

【'Terror of the Living and the Dead' argues that Seo Gangrim's element will also be weakened.】

Seo Gangrim's element was fire, so it would follow that it will also decrease. Nam Yoojun laughed.

'It's fortunate that we have the same element.'

First, he needed to find Seo Gangrim before the rain intensified. Currently, the trees were protecting him from the rain, but if the rain got heavier and he used 'Invisibility', his position could be revealed easily. Nam Yoojun was frantically wandering through the forest until he heard the sound of a tree falling. He went to the source of the sound and found a person there.

'Seo Gangrim...!'

Nam Yoojun stopped his steps when he saw Seo Gangrim, and then his expression turned puzzled.

'Why is he cutting down trees?'

Seo Gangrim was indiscriminately cutting down nearby trees. Nam Yoojun couldn't understand Seo Gangrim's actions, but this was an opportunity since Seo Gangrim was distracted.

'I need to kill him before the rain gets heavier!'

As Nam Yoojun opened his eyes wide, 'Invisibility' was activated. He then quietly approaced, aiming for Seo Gangrim's back. Along the way, he heard a sound from below his feet.

-Clang

When he looked down, he could see faint threads sticking out. There were droplets hanging from the middle of the threads. It was a trap.

-Crack!

Seo Gangrim heard that sound and rushed over, swinging his sword toward the air. Suddenly, in response to the abrupt attack, Nam Yoojun involuntarily exhaled, and 'Invisibility' was deactivated. Nevertheless, Nam Yoojun still smiled.

"You're weaker than I thought, huh?"

Nam Yoojun had just killed a person and was wearing the Blade Necklace, hence his abilities were higher than before. Their strength that had felt fluctuating just a moment ago now showed a distinct difference.

-Puh-eok!

When Nam Yoojun kicked Seo Gangrim, Seo Gangrim staggered back as if nearly stumbling. Seeing this, Nam Yoojun's blood boiled.

"Hahaha! Where's your companion? Are you all alone? Want to die that badly, you're crazy!"

Nam Yoojun yelled as he launched a series of attacks against Seo Gangrim. Seo Gangrim managed to barely dodge the attacks, but that was all. He was focused on evading and couldn't counterattack.

"Even if you're more agile than me, one solid hit and it's over!"

The more Seo Gangrim avoided, the more Nam Yoojun's resentment boiled in his heart. This sensation of driving the prey into a corner and pressuring them. In the midst of this, Seo Gangrim threw 'Radiant Flames,' but the flames were no more than small embers.

"Just that won't cut it!"

As the rain intensified, the flames couldn't exert their full power. Gradually, dark clouds covered the sky, and heavy rain like torrents began to fall.

'As expected, I get gloomy when it rains.'

The rain fell more heavily, the sound of thunder resonated through the overcast sky. At that moment, an urgent message came from Rakshasa.

['Terror of the Living and the Dead' is shouting to destroy the tree in the center.]

['Terror of the Living and the Dead' is getting anxious and restless.]

['Terror of the Living and the Dead' orders you to quickly destroy the sacred tree!]

"What on earth is this? Destroy the sacred tree?"

Looking around after receiving the message, Nam Yoojun saw a single tree standing in the center. It didn't look particularly unusual, except that the tips of its branches were slightly split.

"In any case, if my patron god says to destroy it, I guess I should."

Though Nam Yoojun had been pressing Seo Gangrim, he took a step back and rushed towards the sacred tree. The moment he tried to cut down the sacred tree, Seo Gangrim inserted himself.

-Kaaang!

Seo Gangrim shook as he defended against the attack. Amid his confusion, Nam Yoojun chuckled, and said, "I don't know what it is, but it must important."

Seo Gangrim didn't reply. He was simply focused on defending against the attacks with all his might. Nam Yoojun poured all his strength into attacking to destroy the sacred tree. Then, the sound of lightning began to come from the distant sky. Amidst the darkening surroundings, each lightning strike illuminated the area intermittently. With his body soaked in rain, Nam Yoojun continued the fight. Suddenly, Seo Gangrim started to retreat.

'Huh? Why's he running away?'

Until just a moment ago, Seo Gangrim had been devoting himself to protecting the sacred tree at all costs. So, his sudden escape confused Nam Yoojun. As Nam Yoojun pondered whether he should target Seo Gangrim or the sacred tree, Rakshasa's voice reached him.

['Terror of the Living and the Dead' is yelling to destroy the sacred tree first.]

Nam Yoojun decided to follow Rakshasa's advice for now. Although it was disappointing that Seo Gangrim was allowed to flee, destroying the sacred tree would likely harm Seo Gangrim in some way. He swung his sword to cut down the tree, but it wasn't easy.

'Damn, is this really a tree? It's as if it's made of iron.'

Unlike other trees that were easily cut, the sacred tree seemed almost like a solid chunk of metal. As Nam Yoojun struggled against the tree in the rain, the sound of thunder grew louder. No matter how much he slashed at it, there seemed to be no sign of the sacred tree breaking. Amid this effort, Nam Yoojun suddenly looked up.

'Huh? What's that?'

Something was sparkling above. Nam Yoojun noticed it and began to climb up the tree.

'Was this what he was trying to protect?'

He didn't know what it was, but it was undoubtedly something valuable. As he climbed the tree, facing this object, Nam Yoojun was left dumbfounded. It was nothing more than a simple iron rod. Nam Yoojun grabbed the metal rod, looking puzzled. "Wait, what's this...?"

-Bam!

A bolt of lightning struck overhead, and in an instant, he screamed and rolled off the tree.

-Zzaak!

Soaked with water and struck by lightning, his whole body was now burning with pain. As Nam Yoojun gasped for air and looked ahead, he saw that the sacred tree had also been struck by lightning and split in half.

"Ha, ha... Still, the sacred tree... destroyed..."

At that moment, Seo Gangrim, who he thought had fled, appeared. Nam Yoojun struggled to get up and sneered at Seo Gangrim.

"Pathetic... What you were looking for has been destroyed. I ruined it...!"

"Ruined it?"

Seo Gangrim asked with an expressionless face. Nam Yoojun sensed that something was amiss. Seo Gangrim approached the destroyed sacred tree and picked up a branch. On each side of the central branch, six smaller branches extended. Just like the trees in this forest, the tips of the branches were sharp and keen like knives.

With a mocking smile, Seo Gangrim said, "It's in perfect condition."

[Obtained the item 'Lightning-Struck Seven Branches Sword'!]

[Item] Lightning-Struck Seven Branches Sword (Unrefined)

[Grade] Dragon Third-class

[Description] A sword made from branches of a sacred tree struck by lightning. Its power has increased due to being crafted from the lightning-struck sacred tree.

No status window for the Seven Branches Sword appeared before Nam Yoojun's eyes, hence, he only thought it looked a bit odd as a sword.

【'Fear of the Living and the Dead' advises you to flee quickly.】

【'Fear of the Living and the Dead' demands you to leave immediately.】

Despite the continuous messages from Rakshasa urging him to flee, Nam Yoojun ignored the voice. There was no reason to be afraid in the face of an enemy who was just holding a branch. Nam Yoojun swallowed his fear and rose to his feet.

"Dieee!"

He raged, charging towards Seo Gangrim. Lightning streaked through the dark sky. Within the brilliance of that light, Seo Gangrim swung the Seven Branches Sword.

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