The S-Classes That I Raised [EN]: Chapter 78

78. Chick Class Teacher (5)

“It’s a shame phone cameras don’t work in dungeons.”

Yerim said, setting me down. Why a phone camera all of a sudden? Did she want to take pictures of the first SS-class monster to appear?

Because I flew slowly, worried I wouldn’t be able to hold on, the other four had already arrived on Babar’s back. The wide back made of rock barely shook, making it feel like we had really climbed halfway up a mountain.

“There really isn’t any reaction?”

Moon Hyuna said, tapping the ground with her toe.

“It’s like a fly landing on a padded jacket. But don’t suddenly stab it with your spear.”

At my words, Moon Hyuna stops herself from raising her spear. I can’t let my guard down around her.

“Where is Kim Sunghan?”

The toad’s back was so wide that it was hard to see below. Yerim floated up slightly, looked around, and answered.

“Seeing him walking away with his bow, he must have already shot.”

“Really? Then…”

Even if it’s a bit unnatural, I need to apply the keyword to Moon Hyuna.

The Teacher Skill could be more burdensome the higher the stats of the targets. And right now, there are five S-ranks. So, it would be safer to reduce the burden by applying the keyword.

“Hyuna, please take good care of our Peace. I don’t have any experience as a rider, and this is practically my first time in a dungeon.”

I approached Moon Hyuna and spoke to her. I was actually worried. I didn’t expect to face a monster stronger than me so quickly.

“Don’t worry, foster dad. As long as Peace follows me well, there won’t be any problems.”

“Just hearing that makes me feel secure.”

I forced a smile that was obviously fake, and Moon Hyuna made a displeased face as expected.

“If you’re anxious, just say you’re anxious. Seriously, you’re the only one who distrusts me this much.”

“…Is it that obvious?”

I said awkwardly.

“Honestly, I am anxious. But it’s definitely not because I distrust you. Rather, I feel reassured and grateful. I was quite worried before entering the dungeon. You know, everyone here is someone I can’t even compare to.”

If I had a normal F-rank stat without fear resistance, I might have had a stress-induced stomach cramp by now.

“I could rest assured with the Haeyeon Guild since I usually know them well, but I couldn’t help but wonder if I would be okay with the other two, given my status. But you were much kinder than I expected and listened to my opinions, so I was able to relax quickly. I’m sorry if I made you uncomfortable by being too comfortable.”

“Hey, why would I be uncomfortable? Just be comfortable. It’s okay.”

She smiled and reached out to mess up my hair. If you count my past life, I’m older than her.

“If you’re really grateful, lend me the griffin more often. How about making it exclusively mine until I find a top-tier rider?”

“That would be a bit difficult. Instead, I’ll give you my heart. I love you, Moon Hyuna. Please continue to take care of me.”

“Just your heart? That’s a bit disappointing. But I’ll let it slide since you’re my superior.”

Then she makes a slightly strange expression.

“Surprisingly, I didn’t mind you nagging me. Does it remind me of my senior? It feels a bit similar.”

The moment I heard the word ‘senior,’ I knew it was a success without even checking the status window. She must be talking about a senior from her athlete days or her school sports club. It’s probably a female senior, but that’s not bad. Anything is better than my mother.

Thank you, unknown senior, for taking good care of Moon Hyuna.

After reassuring Peace to cooperate well with Moon Hyuna this time, I used my ‘My Brat’ skill’s growth buff on Yoohyun. We’ll be doing an S-rank dungeon as soon as we catch the SS-rank monster, so now is the perfect time to use it.

“I’m going to use a skill now.”

As soon as I said that, all eyes were on me. It’s a bit overwhelming how much they’re focusing on me.

“It’s a special command-type skill I got this morning. I don’t know the exact effects yet since it’s my first time using it, but according to the description, it helps those who are affected by the skill to cooperate closely. The most important thing right now is the accurate and quick linking of each skill, so I think it will be helpful.”

“You got a skill this morning?”

“Yeah. Maybe the one I didn’t get at level 20 appeared because I met the conditions. It might be related to having several S-rank hunters gathered.”

To be exact, it’s a level 10 skill, but the level 10 skill is publicly known as Beast Taming, so I said level 20. Besides, the level 20 skill hasn’t appeared yet anyway.

“I guess you really don’t have any aptitude for combat, do you?”

Yerim said something cutting. It’s okay, I’m an F-rank stat anyway. Even if a good attack skill is attached, even if the effect is doubled, it would only be like a mouse becoming a cat to the people here.

A special skill that is less affected by stats is better.

After warning them not to refuse, I used the skill on Yoohyun first. At the same time as the skill was applied, Han Yoohyun’s movements became ‘understandable.’ Even one step ahead, including the increase and decrease of power.

Han Yoohyun opens his mouth. No, he will open his mouth.

“I don’t feel anything yet. How about you, hyung [older brother]?”

Instead of answering, I used the skill on Yerim as well. Then I could feel her sparkling eyes looking at me without even seeing them. Yoohyun is also looking at me.

Including me, three gazes are being sensed at the same time.

‘So, this is why I needed mental stat.’

My head could have been dizzy, but thanks to the skill correction, or the keyword correction, I was still okay. But it seemed like it would be hard to handle if the number increased further.

And I could transmit this feeling I was experiencing to the person to whom the skill was applied.

Unilaterally, or bilaterally.

“I’m going to connect the two of you now.”

If this is conveyed as it is, it might be a hindrance during combat, but what will happen?

“Huh? This is amazing?”

Yerim said, widening her eyes. Yoohyun also looks surprised.

“To be able to feel how the other person will move. It’s definitely the best for coordinating.”

“Wouldn’t it be a hindrance? Like your senses getting confused.”

“No, not at all. It’s stably separated, so there’s no need to worry about mixing.”

It’s different from me. Am I acting as a kind of filter? Grinding the caster to increase the cooperation of the targets?

‘…Just a normal kindergarten teacher.’

Especially the teacher who gets ground down trying to coordinate the kids’ dances during the talent show season. Come to think of it, Yoohyun was in the Chick Class when he was in kindergarten.

“Use it on me too!”

As she wished, I used the skill on Moon Hyuna, and then on Peace. With about four people, I slowly started to feel mentally tired. I was also a little dizzy. I can’t use it for long.

“Yerim!”

Clang!

Moon Hyuna’s white spear and Yerim’s ice tree spear collide. Originally, Yerim should have been pushed back immediately, but the two spears, with their distinct differences in thickness and length like their owners’ strength, stopped in the middle, perfectly matched. There is not a single tremor.

It means that the distribution of power between the two was shockingly accurate.

“Wow, it works in one go.”

“I know! Can’t you just come to dungeons with us, uncle?”

Who are you trying to kill?

Now all that’s left is Sung Hyunjae. No keyword applied, and the best stats among us. Ah, I really don’t think I can handle it.

‘It’s the most important last hit, so I can’t not use it.’

Babar wouldn’t react much to even Yoohyun. But if Moon Hyuna breaks the shell, he will definitely activate the regeneration skill to repair it immediately.

“Is something wrong?”

Sung Hyunjae, who had approached from behind, asked. He meant to ask why I wasn’t using the skill on him.

“Let me drink some potion first.”

I still had more than half of my mana left, but I needed to fill it up just in case. I took out the disgusting apple-flavored potion and drank it. I had inquired about custom-made potions at the association, but special treatment was not possible. Those inflexible humans.

And then I used the skill.

‘…I can handle it.’

The burden I felt was definitely greater compared to those with keywords applied. Still, about 1.5 times? This isn’t bad…

“That’s unusual.”

In an instant, I felt my whole body shaking roughly, and my vision went dizzy. Sung Hyunjae grabbed my arm to support me as my legs gave way.

Damn it, Sung Hyunjae, you son of a bitch…

“I told you not to refuse.”

He retorts with a brazen face. If I tell you not to do it, don’t do it, you human. Could it be that the burden is greater for those without keywords applied, including this? Everyone else, including Moon Hyuna, is quiet, but only this bastard is acting up.

“What’s wrong?”

Yoohyun approaches, glaring at Sung Hyunjae, at the hand that grabbed my arm. Seriously, that damn Sung Hyunjae. He’s the oldest, yet he’s causing trouble.

“It’s nothing. I just got a little dizzy because the number of skill targets increased.”

“Are you really okay?”

“I’m fine.”

As long as the twisted human next to me stays still, I can handle it. Then Sung Hyunjae took off his coat and put it on my shoulders.

“It has S-rank fire resistance, so wear it. The young master’s skill will have the biggest impact among us. The defense is also decent.”

“I have a bracelet, so it’s okay.”

“If I were you, I wouldn’t use it until I was sure of a successful hunt, but is that not the case?”

He’s accurate. But don’t say it when Yoohyun is here. Look at him, his eyes are getting fierce again.

“Hyung?”

“No, if necessary, there’s also the defense barrier earring, and I can only use it once… I’ll wear the coat.”

I awkwardly put my arms into the sleeves. The loose fit and the sleeves that covered my hands were shortened to fit perfectly.

‘I want to steal it and run away.’

If I don’t have this, Yoohyun will suffer less during the ranking match later. I shouldn’t pretend to be crazy and put it in my inventory, right?

“I’ll use the bracelet at the right timing, so don’t worry.”

My brother turns away with a still sullen face. I have to appease him somehow when we get out of the dungeon, or he’ll explode again.

At that moment, I felt Yerim unfolding the Shadowless Day [a skill that creates a localized area of absolute darkness].

“Everything is ready!”

Immediately after, Sung Hyunjae hugs me with one arm. It’s unavoidable since it’s impossible for me to hang on with my arm strength during combat, but it’s still unsettling.

I am luggage. Just luggage A.

“I’ll share the skill, so don’t let go.”

As an extra (S), I used the skill to share the title of F-rank Veteran (S), which doubles the effect of attack skills, with Sung Hyunjae.

Sung Hyunjae takes out the Elegant Seeker’s Chain from his inventory. The gold chain, as thick as a finger, writhes through the air like a swimming snake, circling around. The strong lightning it contains occasionally crackles and sparkles.

I closed my eyes because my vision was not needed now. I wanted to reduce even one more piece of information that was flooding in.

A powerful magic field is spread around the back of Babar’s neck, which is like a steep cliff.

Shadowless Day.

Park Yerim floats above the area she dominates. As always, she is confident. She is enjoying herself even when facing an opponent she can’t even properly wound with her own strength.

The ice attribute enhancement skill of the Ice Tree Spear is activated. A powerful chill that would freeze even the breath she hasn’t exhaled begins to overflow.

If she hadn’t raised her level yesterday and gained cold resistance, the caster would have been affected as well.

Sarrr.

A cold sigh falls like a veil. The fog, which was originally white, has a blue tint due to the maximum amount of magic power and ice attribute enhancement.

Above that,

Swaaaaa!

Frozen rain pours down.

The range is narrowed to the maximum, and it is not rain but thick like spear blades, wrapped in ice fog, and plunges down.

Jjak— Jjeoeok!

Rapidly lowered temperature.

Before she can even check the results she has created, Yerim’s body disappears.

Almost simultaneously, swallowing the spot where Yerim was—

Kwaga Gaga!

Flames pour out like raging waves.

The frozen rock face melts in an instant. It turns red. The color of the flames greedily gnawing at it quickly darkens.

From reddish-purple to dark purple, and finally to complete black flames.

Thanks to the fire resistance, I don’t feel the heat at all, but the extremely high temperature makes me feel breathless just from the information being transmitted.

“Isn’t now the perfect time?!”

Even though I send the dangerous information that she can’t handle it, Moon Hyuna is impatient to jump in. What a temper.

Of course, now is the softest time, but if the spear wielder, who has to break it, can’t exert her strength due to burns, it’s useless.

As much as Moon Hyuna can handle. I take into account a certain amount of damage. She is strong enough, so there is no need to wait long. Just a moment.

Charge speed, distance, the remaining time of the flames, I feel a little nauseous. My head is already a mess.

Right now.

Kadeudeuk—

Power is put into Peace’s four legs. The protruding claws scratch the ground.

The perfectly coordinated rider and riding beast strongly kick off the ground and use the bracelet’s skill at the same time. Sung Hyunjae must also move now to pour electricity the moment Moon Hyuna’s spear tip breaks the shell.

Without saying it out loud, Sung Hyunjae’s toes step forward.

Immediately after,

Kwang!

A deafening explosion is heard. Scattering fragments, the spear tip penetrates Babar’s shell like a giant drill with tremendous force.

Even though her clothes are burning and parts of her hands and face are red and festering, Moon Hyuna is smiling. She’s very excited. In contrast,

– Gururuk.

The giant toad finally reacts. It moves its body, making a mountain echo-like sound as if it is flustered. The half-destroyed castle completely collapses. It will use regeneration soon, but it is already too late.

The flesh is exposed. The flesh covered in the gushing dark green fluid, with the fierce spear tip piercing through even the thick blood vessels.

Moon Hyuna and Peace quickly retreat without regret. Sung Hyunjae has finished preparing at the exact timing.

Charararak.

The Seeker’s Chain, which greedily accepted its owner’s magic power, spreads out widely,

Kwack! Kwadeuk!

It flies like an arrow and penetrates Babar’s flesh.

Kurururung!

Lightning pours down on the perfect lightning rod.

Pale light bounces off, dyeing the field of vision white. The smell of burning meat. Fragments fly again.

The tremendous destructive power of the electricity is poured down like a torrential rain without getting tired. The thick flesh, which is difficult to penetrate with ordinary physical force, burns and boils, and the surrounding area melts thickly. The white bones are faintly exposed, but even those are charred black.

The current spreads out in an instant as if to devour the entire huge body.

– Gueoeoeong!

Babar twists its body with a scream. The sound of something collapsing and the sound of the ground shaking are mixed together. Even the air trembles at the writhing of the enormous mass.

But that struggle was not long.

– Guuuuung!

With a final roar, the mountain collapses. The shell that had been firmly attached to Babar’s entire body loses its binding force and falls off.

It is literally a landslide.

After confirming that everyone has safely avoided the falling rock debris, I turned off the Teacher Skill.

I was flustered by the sudden darkness in front of my eyes, but I lifted my eyelids. But I couldn’t hold on for long and closed them again. I think the reward window popped up briefly, but I don’t have the energy to check it.

‘I’m going to die, really.’

I feel like my soul has been pulled out and put into a juicer and squeezed to the end.

“…I’m going to take a nap, so don’t fight.”

Please finish the dungeon raid well with the kids, as the oldest. I was anxious, but I fell asleep as if I had fainted.