The Wise Cleaning Life Of A Returning Genius Hunter [EN]: Chapter 202

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Angel-type monster.

A boss that only appears in Red-grade dungeons, and a rare monster with only about 30 reported sightings worldwide.

Detailed information or strategies for this type are still scarce.

It’s generally understood that magical attacks are ineffective due to their immense magic resistance.

Moreover, it possesses a special power called ‘Divinity,’ making it virtually without blind spots or weaknesses.

In essence, long-range attacks are futile, and recklessly attempting close-range physical attacks is a death wish.

The problem, however, is…

“Hoo……”

[Unique Skill: Thousand-Armed Guanyin – Awakening]

[Four of the Six Guanyin]

[4th Form – Eleven-Faced Guanyin]

“Kuh-uh…!”

[Unique Skill: High Panic Berserker – Awakening]

[Suicidal Behavior]

“Kahaha!!”

[Unique Skill: Apocalypse]

[Survival – 1st Law]

[No Tolerance]

Paang―!

“W-wait a second…!”

The ones at the front are crazy bastards, charging in without a second thought.

Even though I urgently tried to stop them, Kim Min-ju, Han Yu-bin, and Noah rushed towards Azrael, ignoring my warnings.

Sss sss―.

At the same time, Azrael’s wings spread wide, and a dazzling light erupted.

“I knew it…!”

[Unique Skill: Demon King – Dictator]

[Creates a disposable skill based on the caster’s thoughts.]

[Skill being created.]

[Skill creation complete.]

[Black Curtain]

Saaa―!

The black aura flowing from my body immediately enveloped the three.

Kwang―!!!!

But as expected, it couldn’t absorb all the Divinity that Azrael was emitting.

“Ugh…!”

“Kyak…!!”

In the end, all three were knocked back by the massive impact.

They rolled on the floor for a while before barely managing to get up.

“I told you to wait. Why would you recklessly charge at an angel-type monster like that?”

“B-but……”

“We’re all close-range fighters. Is there any other way?”

“Sigh……”

I rubbed my forehead and shook my head.

They don’t seem to realize that they’re just making themselves easy targets with that approach.

‘Well… they’ve only heard about it; they’ve never experienced it firsthand.’

A boss monster that inevitably causes casualties upon encounter.

It’s notoriously difficult, more so than any other dungeon, making it the most avoided type of monster among hunters.

‘I only encountered an angel-type monster once before my regression [time travel back to the past]…….’

The infamous Busan subjugation operation.

At the time, the Busan branch, which had the best combat power after the Seoul headquarters, had two of its operation teams wiped out by a single angel-type monster.

Sensing the gravity of the situation, the Busan branch chief immediately requested support from the Seoul headquarters, and dozens of elite hunters, including myself, were immediately dispatched, but…

Only 9 of us survived.

After that incident, not only the hunters but also the Association developed a trauma regarding angel-type monsters.

Some even said they would retire if an angel-type monster ever appeared again.

And we are now facing that infamous monster.

Of course, you can’t accomplish anything by recklessly charging in.

No, in the first place, angel-type monsters aren’t meant to be subjugated in the traditional sense.

“You shouldn’t think of it as a typical monster. It’s an otherworldly, transcendent being.”

“Y-yes?! Then what should we do?”

“Wings.”

I answered Han Yu-bin’s question immediately.

“You have to aim for the wings. If it loses all eight pairs of wings, it will return to its own dimension. However, one thing to keep in mind is……”

I shifted my gaze towards Azrael and continued slowly.

“It will become increasingly ferocious each time a wing falls. As a rough estimate, it becomes twice as powerful for every pair it loses.”

“……”

“……”

As soon as I finished speaking, the gazes of the three also turned to Azrael.

It was still just standing there, maintaining its dignity, without any movement, but…

Imagining how the creature would change after losing its wings made even my spine tingle.

“It will be difficult. Can everyone handle it?”

“Of course.”

“Do you think we’d back out now?”

“But why have you been acting like the leader since earlier?”

“……”

That’s it, damn it.

It was my mistake to expect these guys to think before they answer.

“…Alright. Then, Kim Min-ju and I will take care of the left wings. Yu-bin and Noah, please take care of the right wings.”

“Wait, you told us not to charge recklessly earlier? Then how are we supposed to attack the wings?”

“The guild members will have to help with that part.”

I said, looking at Noah’s guild members.

“Long-range attacks won’t work anyway. Just think of it as delaying Azrael’s movements by even a second.”

“A-alright.”

As soon as I finished speaking, the guild members nodded.

“Then… let’s begin.”

The moment they took up their attack stances again.

Paat―!

As if by agreement, the four of them charged at Azrael simultaneously.

“A-attack!!”

“Keep pouring it in!!”

“We just need to make sure those four can get in close!”

[Unique Skill: Satellite Sphere]

[Unique Skill: Blizzard Rise]

[Unique Skill: Summon – Hell Hound]

Kwang, Kwakwang―!!

In response, the guild members began to unleash their skills.

However, Azrael simply waved its hand as if brushing away annoying flies, and all the skills vanished with that single gesture.

That alone is enough.

Just 1 second.

The moment we charged, Azrael tried to release its Divinity again, but thanks to that one gesture, a window of just 1 second was created.

And Kim Min-ju didn’t miss that opportunity.

“Huu!”

[Unique Skill: Thousand-Armed Guanyin – Awakening]

[One of the Six Guanyin]

[1st Form – Holy Guanyin]

Seuk―!

She stabbed her sword into Azrael’s shoulder with incredible speed.

Thanks to that attack, Azrael momentarily became defenseless, and its wings spread wide open.

“Teacher!”

[Unique Skill: Demon King – Dictator]

[Can create skills based on the caster’s thoughts.]

[Created Skill: Predator]

Kwajik―!

My right hand transformed into a giant dragon’s head, and I devoured Azrael’s first wing, crunching it down.

Kaaaaaaa―!

Azrael’s ear-splitting scream erupted.

It starts now.

Now is the real beginning.

***

Immediately after losing a wing to the combined attack of Kim Min-ju and Kim Jun-woo, Noah felt a distinctly different aura than before.

Unlike before, when it was just standing still and defending, it was now clearly exuding animosity.

‘So, this is just the beginning…….’

Noah evaded the Divinity that Azrael was emitting and glanced at the other team.

Kwang, Kwakwang―!

Seuseuk, Sasasak―!

Not a single word was exchanged between Kim Jun-woo and Kim Min-ju.

When, how, and who would attack or defend – they were moving entirely on instinct without any discussion.

‘Unbelievable…….’

The seamless coordination flowing like water.

A movement only possible with complete trust in each other.

Kim Jun-woo, who had overwhelmed him with mere spirit, was one thing, but what was that woman doing matching his pace?

No matter how he looked at it, she didn’t seem like someone who should be stuck in Korea.

‘Seriously, they’ve gathered only monster-like guys…….’

Seeing that, Noah also felt his body heating up.

He had the reputation of being the world’s number one; he couldn’t lose to those guys.

He would tear it off before those guys did.

[Unique Skill: Apocalypse]

[Survival – 1st Law]

[No Tolerance]

Paat―!

It was the moment he clenched his fist tightly and charged towards the wings.

[Unique Skill: High Panic Berserker]

Peobeok―!

“Ugh!”

“Keuk…!!”

He collided with Han Yu-bin, who was charging in from the side at the same time.

“What are you doing, you moron!”

A tremendous shock was transmitted throughout his body, and Noah shouted, grabbing his head.

Of course, Han Yu-bin didn’t stay still either.

“Who are you calling a moron, you crazy bastard! I attacked first!”

“What nonsense are you spouting! Of course, I should be attacking! If you’re not even in the top 10, shut up and assist!”

“What nonsense are you spouting! Are we doing this raid based on rank?! If you’re a Guardian class, stay in the front and defend……!”

It was then, in that life-or-death situation, that they momentarily forgot their duty and started bickering.

Saaaaaa―!

Azrael’s ferocious gaze pierced through them.

“Shit…!”

“D-dodge…!”

Kwakwakwang―!!!

A beam of tremendous power struck them directly.

They barely managed to avoid it, but if they had even grazed it, they would have had to give up an arm or so.

‘Damn it, the combination is bad…….’

Noah gritted his teeth.

His fighting style was to persistently continue attacking based on the Guardian class’s unique powerful defense.

However, against an angel-type monster, it was impossible to even stay close, let alone continue attacking.

The compatibility was bad.

Here, a powerful single blow was needed rather than persistent attacks.

A single blow from a pure attack position that foolishly focused only on strength.

“Hey… I think it would be better for you to attack.”

In the end, Noah spoke to Han Yu-bin.

“Tch, you should have said that from the beginning.”

“…I don’t like you more and more as I see you.”

He muttered for a moment.

[Unique Skill: Apocalypse]

[Survival – 5th Law]

[Forced Breakthrough]

Paat―!

Noah charged straight ahead once again.

Jiiiiing―.

At the same time, Azrael opened its mouth wide towards him, and a bright light began to gather there.

Soon, the light flew towards Noah.

[Survival – 6th Law]

[Head Honcho]

Kwakwakwang―!!

“Kuh-uh…!!”

Noah didn’t dodge and took the ball of light head-on.

Seeing that, Han Yu-bin thought to himself.

‘What is that crazy bastard doing…….’

Of course, there was no time to be impressed.

“What are you doing! Move!!”

[Unique Skill: High Panic Berserker – Status Release]

[All stats are converted to strength.]

[Strength: 18,955 (9,107↑)]

[Health: 1 (2,289↓)]

[Agility: 1 (5,799↓)]

[Magic Power: 1 (1,019↓)]

Taking advantage of the gap when Noah blocked Azrael’s attack, Han Yu-bin succeeded in grabbing the wing.

Kwajik―!

And he bit off the pure white, giant wing with his mouth.

Kaaaaaaak―!

At the same time, Azrael writhed in pain.

Han Yu-bin plummeted to the ground from the impact.

“Ptooey!”

But he got up as if nothing had happened, spitting out a lump of blood. He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth with his sleeve and smiled.

Noah thought to himself as he watched that.

‘What is that crazy bitch doing…….’

Anyway, they landed a blow on this side too.

“What are you looking at?”

“…Never mind. Just focus.”

The two readjusted their stances.

Fortunately, starting with that, they gradually began to coordinate.

Kwajik, Kwak―!

Peobeok―!

Soon, only the sound of flesh tearing and the rough breathing of the four echoed in the boss room.

A situation where they could die if their concentration wavered even for a second.

The four hunters coordinated like that.

After several hours of fighting, only one pair of the eight pairs of wings remained.

Saaaaaa―.

The Divinity that Azrael was emitting gradually condensed, and soon, armor imbued with sacred light and a giant sword appeared.

“Don’t blink.”

Kim Jun-woo said.

“Because you might die the moment you do.”

As soon as those words were finished, Azrael lightly swung its giant sword.

Seueuk―!

Kwakwakwakwang―!!!

Half of the people in the dungeon were blown away by a single attack.

Azrael had fully entered battle mode.

To that overwhelming power that they couldn’t even dare to look at, Noah had such a thought for the first time in his head.

They can’t win.

They can’t win that no matter what.

“……I guess it won’t work.”

Kim Jun-woo seemed to have the same thought.

“Take the remaining guild members and fall back.”

“W-what…?”

“Teacher?! What on earth…!”

“You’re not planning to fight it alone, are you?! If we all attack together, we can somehow…!”

“It’s impossible.”

Kim Jun-woo slowly breathed and got up.

“From the start, it was impossible to face an angel-type monster without any preparation.”

“T-that’s……”

“From now on, I’ll take care of it, so everyone, please avoid it as much as possible.”

A gaze that felt beyond seriousness, a sense of determination.

It was a gaze he had never seen before.

“And if something happens to me later……”

Then, Kim Jun-woo continued in a low voice.

“Don’t fight back, just run away.”

“……”

“……”

Everyone was silent.

It was a word they couldn’t understand at all right now.

[Unique Skill: Demon King – Awakening]

Soon, a black aura enveloped him.

[Equipment has been created.]

[Demon Sword: Tartarus]

[Demon Armor: Bene of Nightmares]

Kim Jun-woo’s appearance began to deviate from human form.

Black weapons and armor, and a spirit that made even looking at it make your knees tremble.

It was truly the form of the Demon King himself.

“Arise.”

A deep, low voice.

[Legion]

The moment the aura flowing from his body touched the ground.

Kkeugeugeuk―.

Kkagak, Kkagagak―.

Hundreds of monsters appeared with grotesque bone sounds.

An angel with a holy sword and a demon king with a demon sword.

The moment the two transcendent beings faced each other.

Seueuk―.

Soon, Kim Jun-woo raised his sword.

───!!

Darkness and light collided.

How much time had passed?

Noah, who barely managed to get up and opened his eyes, realized that he had lost consciousness for a moment.

“Ugh…!”

“W-what happened……?”

The others were the same.

Kim Min-ju, Han Yu-bin, and the remaining guild members also grabbed their heads and belatedly regained consciousness.

Then, they hurriedly looked around the dungeon.

However, only a few feathers remained there; Azrael’s figure was nowhere to be seen.

Only Kim Jun-woo, standing there with his back turned, was guarding the place.

“Wasn’t he even using his full power when he fought me…?”

“As expected…….”

“Seriously, I can’t help but be dumbfounded as I see it.”

Relief and awe.

Everyone was feeling the same way.

“Teacher, you worked har……”

The moment Kim Min-ju approached Kim Jun-woo.

They realized that something was wrong.

Keugeugeugeugeu―.

Kim Jun-woo’s appearance had not returned to its previous state.

“T-teacher…?”

“H-hey! Are you okay?!”

At that moment, Kim Jun-woo’s black and deep eyes turned to them.

Only then did everyone finally realize.

The meaning of the words, ‘If something happens to me, don’t fight back, just run away.’