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The title obtained from hunting the Ashen Wolves was “Wolf King,” and the sound of the wolf was an active skill.

(Wolf King)

Unique Title

Grade: S

Special Abilities:

· Increase in attack and defense by 17% against wolf-type monsters.

· Increase in experience gain by 15% against wolf-type monsters.

· Ability to freely command wolves.

· Dominion over all wolves in the Wolf’s Sanctuary.

Hyun-soo stood on a rock.

The helmet shaped like Fenrir’s face that was placed on his head howled.

Auuuuuuuu-

[Sound of the Wolf.]

[Gathers scattered wolves together.]

His chest swelled with emotion.

Seeing the hundreds of wolves emerging from the bushes, 

hills, and behind trees, he saw a possibility.

That possibility was the chance to fight Jack.

To be honest, Hyun-soo had no idea how he would get through the more than a hundred followers.

‘The fifth disaster, Jack…’

The fifth disaster, Jack, was a super-named NPC whose original level was as high as 365.

Compared to Hyun-soo, there was a tremendous difference.

Fortunately, using the Scroll of Disaster had weakened him.

Hyun-soo mounted a wolf, and Belia mounted another.

Belia, inexperienced in handling wolves, lagged behind.

“Go ahead. We’re out of time.”

Hyun-soo did not hesitate to speed up.

The title of Wolf King included the ability to freely control wolves.

It seemed that riding was also included, as Hyun-soo was able to run like a skilled trainer.

Arriving near the temple and crossing a hill, Hyun-soo saw a familiar face.

‘Ji-hoon?’

His close friend, Kort, was holding a child.

Hyun-soo pulled back the string of a heavenly bow.

He first dealt with the black lions created by dark magic around him.

Followers who noticed him started to gather one by one.

There were so many of them that even Hyun-soo felt intimidated.

But for Hyun-soo, Kort was a precious friend, and he also had to rescue the saint.

Rescue of the saint.

‘It must look impossible to anyone.’

A bitter smile formed. But during the ride on the wolf, all the plans had already been established in Hyun-soo’s mind.

Hyun-soo kicked the side of the wolf and ran.

The followers, looking dumbfounded at Hyun-soo alone.

“Heretic.”

“Despair!”

“What do you think you can do alone!”

Soon, the gaze of the followers was greatly shaken by the whirlwind of hundreds of wolves following behind Hyun-soo.

Kraaaaaaa!

[The followers of the evil god are perplexed.]

[The morale of the followers decreases.]

[The followers are weakened by 7%.]

Hyun-soo, who had a plan, needed one thing.

‘I need to secure more levels.’

One step at a time.

Then.

[Divine Emergency Crafting temporarily levels up by +5.]

Hyun-soo’s eyes sparkled. 

The sudden 5-level increase by Divine Emergency Crafting.

The reason became apparent.

[You will be informed in advance about the divine secret technique you will obtain.]

[You will be able to use the divine secret technique once.]

The first secret technique Hyun-soo might obtain was an upgraded version of Divine Emergency Crafting.

(Divine Emergency Crafting)

Active Skill

Grade: Divine

Level: 6

Penalty: None.

Effects:

· Able to create various weapons within 30 seconds.

· Can implement everything ever crafted in emergency crafting, allowing the use of the skill imbued in each artifact once.

· Can implement a total of three artifacts.

Hyun-soo was thrilled.

‘With this power, I can level up explosively.’

Then, Hyun-soo’s plan could take a step in a better direction. 

Three minerals sprouted above Hyun-soo’s head at the same time. 

The moment Hyun-soo grabbed the first completed sword, a follower’s spear pierced him. 

But faster than that, the wolf Hyun-soo was riding jumped on top of him. 

Hyun-soo waited a moment, seeing followers rushing in from all directions. 

This sword was made for the Sword King Barad. 

Clank-! 

The moment he swung the sword, the followers crowding around were instantly frozen. 

[You have leveled up.] 

[You have leveled up.] 

[Leveling up…] 

The followers had all their stats and levels lowered. 

Even so, dozens of followers were originally higher level than Hyun-soo. 

Ignoring those completely frozen, Hyun-soo then grabbed the second sword. 

This sword was the Dragonlight Sword, made for the Dragon Knight Lisel. 

Hyun-soo, holding the new sword, swung it towards the followers coming from the opposite side. 

Keeeeeek-! 

A dragon ascends. 

The dragon that revealed itself moved forward, causing an explosion with its wide-area skill. 

Kwaaaaang-! 

[You have leveled up.] 

[You have leveled up.] 

[Leveling up…] 

Endless notifications sound. 

He quickly reached level 184. 

Then, Hyun-soo immediately found Jack, who was looking at him bewilderedly from the fortress-like temple. 

The Power Gauntlet. 

The gauntlet that showed its strength while hunting Stone Golems and in the AJ Internet Broadcasting Station’s time attack dungeon. 

[Strength increases by 141.] 

The muscles in his arms bulge, and the bowstring is pulled. 

[Two artifacts closest to legend meet.] 

[Their effect improves by an additional 10%.] 

The combination of Orichalcum bolts and the heavenly bow. 

Taat-! 

Ssssssss-! 

The moment the bowstring was released, the bolt flew with a fierce sound. 

The fifth disaster, Jack, seemed to scoff at Hyun-soo. 

He easily created a black shield. 

But the moment the bolt and the black shield collided. 

Crack-! 

The bolt easily shattered the shield and went through. 

And Hyun-soo never aimed for his chest in the first place. 

After all, it was the fifth disaster. 

He chose to bind his legs instead, and the bolt grazed his right leg. 

Kwaaaang-! 

After seeing Jack kneel on both knees from the bolt, Hyun-soo immediately got off the wolf. 

His friend Kort, holding a child, opened his eyes. 

“…Hyun-soo.” 

Hyun-soo smiled softly at Ji-hoon. 

‘I need to reassure him.’ 

He wanted to give belief to him, who seemed engulfed in fear. 

A smile of relief also formed on Kort’s lips looking at him. 

“Why did you come now, you jerk.” 

“Anyone would think we had made an appointment.” 

Kort, as always, had a trusting expression. 

“Go, Hyun-soo.” 

Without hesitation, Hyun-soo turned around. 

The wolves, following Hyun-soo’s command, bit Ji-hoon’s collar and carried the child and him on their back, fleeing at full speed. 

And Hyun-soo could soon see the fifth disaster, Jack, getting up. 

[Resists the strange heaviness.] 

The fifth disaster’s expression was filled with absurdity. 

As if to say, do you think these tricks will work on me? 

Hyun-soo kicked the ground for a complete plan, and Jack chanted, “Bloodstorm.” 

A giant tornado generated from behind drew in and twisted the wolves. 

‘It’s intentional.’ 

Hyun-soo realized what kind of person Jack was. 

He intentionally manifested it to the wolves behind him. 

To give a sense of powerlessness and play with him. 

Crack-! 

Chilling sounds ring from behind. 

The strong-looking hundreds of wolves are being erased without a trace.

But ignoring that, Hyun-soo continued to run.

‘That means he’s being careless. And he’s observing me.’

He had noticed the level of strength Hyun-soo possessed, and that was an opportunity.

Kiiing-

Jack, who was off guard, is mercilessly sliced by the sword’s cry.

Kwakwakwakwakwak-!

“Arghhh!”

[Fifth Disaster Lv.276 Jack.]

[HP drops below 75%.]

Currently, Jack’s level is only about 90 levels higher than Hyun-soo’s.

Such a difference in level had already been experienced.

“This, this bug-like creature.”

This single attack enraged Jack.

Now he attacks Hyun-soo seriously.

Karrururururul-

Dozens of dark magic blades soar into the air.

At the same time, minerals sprout above Hyun-soo’s head.

‘Inflict as much damage as possible.’

The use of the secret technique just before was a one-time special power.

This is a skill he possesses, so there is no cooldown.

It manifests once again.

Gungnir, the spear held by the chief god Odin.

Karrururururul-

Hundreds of magic blades plummeted towards Hyun-soo.

But ignoring them and enduring, Hyun-soo threw the spear with all his might.

Jack is seen using Blink, sensing danger.

Blink.

A high-level magic exclusive to high-ranking wizards that transcends space.

But soon, Jack uttered a horrified voice.

Gungnir, following him through space, penetrated Jack from behind, and his waist bent like a bow.

“Arghhh!”

[Fifth Disaster Lv.276 Jack.]

[HP drops below 31%.]

It was when Hyun-soo was about to take another step.

Jack, having regained his composure, pointed at the ground beneath Hyun-soo’s feet.

“Blood Explosion.”

Kwaaaaaang-

An explosion erupting from the ground mercilessly strikes Hyun-soo’s body.

“Kuhp!”

[HP drops below 12%.]

[You are afflicted with the status effect Dizziness.]

Hyun-soo staggered, his body in shambles.

His body was uncontrollable.

Suddenly, Jack, looking at him as if he was a bug, approached him closely.

***

Standing in front of the man who led the wolves, Jack couldn’t believe it.

‘What exactly is this guy?’

He had the eyes of an evil god and could observe the power of others.

He represented levels.

The man was just a being with an insignificant level. Yet, he didn’t know he could push him this far.

‘Of course, I won.’

In the end, the one before had lost. 

And now the time had come.

[The sacrificial ritual will start in 3 minutes.]

He needed to regain his original strength to perform the sacrificial ritual.

Jack, who had weakened by borrowing the power of the Scroll of Disaster.

He lifted the barrier that had surrounded the temple nearby.

The red barrier melted away, dispersing the power of the Scroll of Disaster, and soon, the power Jack had lost began to return to him.

“Haah….”

Power surged through his body.

[Fifth Disaster Jack Lv.365]

An indescribable murderous intent extends from Jack, who regained his real power.

That murderous intent approached the man as a status ailment.

His whole body trembled.

He couldn’t control his body due to fear.

Jack’s long, slender fingers aimed at his heart.

“Now die.”

Fzzzzz-

Dark magic ignites at the tips of his fingers, stretching out.

Then.

The man brushed back his blood-soaked hair and glared at him.

Jack couldn’t understand the sudden change in momentum.

It seemed like the surroundings became silent for a moment.

The silence originated from an immense sense of oppression, and he could see the shadow enveloping him. 

A chill crept up Jack’s back as he slowly lifted his head to identify the shadow in the sky. 

‘A dragon…?’ 

Yes, it was a dragon. 

A huge dragon was looking down at him, snorting breaths of air. 

“You should have hurried up with dispelling the barrier. Making people wait, huh?” 

A man descended from the dragon’s back and stood to the man’s right side. 

‘Why, why…?’ Jack questioned internally. 

Why indeed? 

Why was that person standing by the side of someone with such insignificant power? 

‘Was there a swordsman among the foreigners who boasted such an aura…?’ 

[Dragon Knight Lisel Lv.334] 

He was presumed to be the highest dealer among the foreigners he had seen. 

“It was a perfect plan.” 

Another man stood to the left of Hyun-soo. 

The moment Jack saw the shield the man was holding, he felt his toes beginning to freeze. 

‘Was there such a solid tank among the foreigners?’ 

[The Growing One, Bark Lv.326] 

He was presumed to be the top tank. 

A woman’s voice was heard from behind. 

“Fifth disaster. You’re screwed.” 

She was Nel and had somehow taken care of Saint Aria. 

Sweat dripped down Jack’s forehead. 

The man had attacked him when he was weakened, causing maximum damage. 

And even after regaining his power, Jack was unable to recover from that damage. 

Jack stepped back, and Hyun-soo, who had completed his plan, pointed his sword at him. 

“Guild Bright Future. The first raid begins.”

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