Evolution Theory of the Hunter - Chapter 184

Chapter 184

However, thinking about the price of a single monster, it wasn’t that efficient .

The thing that could produce the greatest efficiency was Baek Gyeong as expected . Since there was a danger where it would just break down so applying this technique on that guy would be the best .

The copied Baek Gyeong’s greatest weakness would be nulled .

If there were to be a problem, it’s that it’s not in the form of a skill but a skill book .

There was no method to get a skill slot expansion item at the moment so it would be difficult to apply it within the dungeon .

Edward who was inspecting my expression opened his mouth .

“It seems something good came out?”

“Somewhat . But seeing how a reward appeared, it seems linkage to the Alpha system has succeeded but…… . ”

I started talking after pressing the transmitter .

“Where should I go now?”

[There should be a place the monsters came in from . ]

The place monsters came in from you say .

I looked at the back wall that the Grabgor destroyed on his way in .

There was currently a large hole there .

“Do I just have to go in there?”

[Yes . But be careful . It won’t be possible to monitor or communicate from that point onwards . ]

“In other words…… . ”

[It’s the Alpha system’s territory from there . ]

“Then what do I have to do in there?”

There was no answer from Dr . Suresh .

I tapped the transmitter but there was no signal .

It should be fine to kill monsters sent by the Alpha system I guess .

I slowly walked towards the wall behind the stage .

If it was the past me, I would have taken a break after finishing the battle but I had over 1500 Endurance at the moment . It was enough to endure fighting all day .

This level of battle had no meaning to me .

The only thing that worried me is the fact that I didn’t have armor .

I silently stared at Baek Gyeong .

He stared back at me silently as well .

“Can you take that off for me?”

“What . ”

Baek Gyeong replied . It’s good that we can communicate for now .

I pointed at the level 10 leather armor he was wearing .

Leather Armor of the Abyss (10 , Copy) : Made from the leather of evil beings killed in the abyss . Immune to curses and restraint .

I had said so since it was still a level 10 armor even if it was a copy . It did seem like it would break after getting hit a few times though .

“I cannot take it off . ”

“Is it that much of a waste?”

“It’s made that way . ”

Baek Gyeong said so with an expressionless face .

I thought about taking it off by force but I decided to leave it just in case something went wrong and it broke .

I wore a level 6 armor that I bought from the Delta Store .

I did pick the cheapest from the level 6 equipment but it was still 500 EP .

Gargantia’s Plate Armor (6) : Raises Stamina, Mental Strength, and Strength to the one that has the highest value .

But the option was considerably, no, incredibly good .

Since the Endurance that can be said to be stamina, was at 1,550, Mental Strength and Strength would both rise to 1,550 .

It was expensive but at this level it can be said that I got my money’s worth .

Only, I didn’t know how the Mental Strength would apply since it wasn’t a stat that was open yet .

– Delta Store expands up to level 7 .

Also, the level I can buy went up .

There was no leisure to go through it all but I was able to confirm that there were quite a few items related to the van as well as utility .

I put Baek Gyeong into the item list for now . There was no telling when this guy would break down and I was planning on saving him before getting a skill slot . Since he was made by a level 10 item if I were to lose him the loss would be pretty big .

I took a few deep breaths and approached the wall .

Compared to the bright stage, the hole behind the wall endlessly dark .

I couldn’t believe that I could enter the Alpha system’s territory through this place but I couldn’t believe that the Grabgor appeared here in the first place .

I sent a signal to Edward with my eyes .

He opened his mouth while hesitating .

“It’s not a place that feels good . ”

“Tell me if you think you can’t go in . ”

“Hmph . Don’t forget the danger pay . ”

Edward stepped forward after saying so .

At that moment, his figure disappeared .

“Hm?”

It didn’t seem to be a normal hole . I silently waited for Edward to reappear .

If Edward who could use Shadow Transformation were to be done in instantly then it would be difficult for me to endure as well . If it really was so then although it was a bit cold of me, it would be better not to enter .

That’s the correct decision .

Edward was a monster and he and I were only in a contracted relationship after all .

“Can I do that with my personality…… . ”

I carefully approached the hole after drawing the Dancing Sword .

At that moment Edward’s head popped out of the hole .

His head came out so quickly that I didn’t have time to dodge .

Crash!

“…… What are you doing?”

“…… Come out after saying so . ”

I said so while rubbing my forehead .

Thankfully, only our foreheads collided, we might have unluckily hit each other on our lips .

Edward sighed and went into the hole once more . I also threw myself into the hole .

I felt dizzy for a bit and then the surrounding background suddenly changed completely .

“This is……?”

Also, the inside was completely different from what I expected .

I looked around while being surprised .

Through the collapsed wall behind the stage was a vast cosmos .

Numerous stars flashing as small lights and a sun that was particularly bright could be seen .

I suddenly remembered what the Grabgor said .

“Could it be…… This is the abyss?”

“I think it’s just space though . ”

“…… Do you think I’m asking because I don’t know? In the first place it’s weird that a universe is spread in this place and there’s no problem in breathing as well . ”

“Now that I think about it, that’s true . Humans are inconvenient in various ways . ”

“Don’t you have to breathe as well?”

“I don’t die just because I can’t breathe . ”

“Don’t vampires originally not have such an ability?”

“They do . ”

Edward strongly nodded his head . To be honest, most of the abilities they had had nothing to do with being a vampire . In my opinion, it was an ability they got from being a monster, not a racial characteristic .

Monsters didn’t need to eat, need air, and could perfectly survive in the cold or heat .

“Are you going to stay there?”

“No, wait a bit . ”

I took a step forward from the foothold below the hole . It felt like my body was floating .

To be exact, I couldn’t feel gravity pulling me down than to say that my body was floating up .

It was a peculiar place in various ways .

It would have been impossible to stay at ease in space like this . There was no atmosphere and no pressure . Also, there was no necrosis due to the radioactivity from the sun .

In fact, it was an incredibly comfortable feeling .

If I had to say, it was like returning to one’s mother’s embrace .

“It’s a strange feeling . ”

Edward said .

“What is . ”

“I feel nostalgic . ”

“Have you been here before?”

“There’s no way that can be so . It’s my first time here since being born . ”

“Let’s look around a bit more for now . ”

It was best to run around on foot when you didn’t know . There was no ground to step on but I had the Dancing Sword and psychokinesis . Edward could fly in the sky as well so we could freely move around in space .

How much did we move I wonder, I suddenly felt a sense of incompatibility .

“What is it?”

“No, wait a bit…… . ”

I inspected the surroundings while looking around . This place was a vast universe . It was an empty space with nothing in it besides the stars and the sun . However, there was something bothering me since before .

I was wondering what that was and realized that the locations of the stars seemed to have changed .

“Ah…… . ”

“What is it?”

“Wait here for a bit . ”

I used the Dancing Sword to fly at maximum speed . After traveling 1 km and returning in one minute, I opened my mouth while breathing roughly .

“The stars are moving . ”

“What does that mean?”

“It means that the locations of the stars are changing every time I move . ”

“Like I said, what does that mean . ”

“It means that there’s something nearby that we can go to . Shut up and follow . ”

I stepped on the Dancing Sword after saying so .

I ran towards the brightest star I could see . I ran faster than 100 km/h by stepping on the Dancing Sword . After running for 10 minutes like that the figure of the star could finally be seen .

It was a flat world .

Stars normally looked round . The huge land would have strong gravity itself and would form a sphere on its own .

However, this was flat land left in the middle of space like the ancient people had imagined .

It was difficult to grasp its exact size but it seemed to be about 10 times the size of Yeouido (approximately 8 . 5km^2) .

In that small land was a river, mountain, forest, and plain .

“This is…… . ”

Edward said .

I nodded my head and replied .

“That’s right . It’s a dungeon . ”

The identity of the stars scattered in space .

They were none other than dungeons managed by the Alpha system .

“Leaving that aside . This is quite the item . ”

Edward said so while fiddling with the Confinement Necklace .

He was currently copying my Concentration stat . Thinking about how he had to fly not run in space, it seems the Concentration stat not only affects running speed but just ‘movement speed’ .

He asked with a certain look in his eyes while fiddling with the necklace .

“How much is this item? Can I buy it?”

“1b . ”

“…… Pretend you didn’t hear it . ”

I let out a light laugh and turned my sight towards the dungeon in front of my eyes . If it had to be classified it would be an open dungeon type . A normal one with various geographical features mixed in .

“The monsters seem to be about level 3 . ”

“Can you see that?”

“Thanks to this ring . Want to buy one? It’s cheaper than the Confinement Necklace . ”

“How much is it?”

He showed quite some interest in the Optics Ruby Ring .

“100m . ”

“……”

“I’m joking . Just take it . ”

I took out an Optics Ruby Ring from the item list and handed it to him .

I had piled up quite a few of the utility items among the level 1 items just in case so there was quite a bit of them in excess .

Edward went wide eyed . It was a pretty surprised expression .

“Are you really just giving it to me?”

“Think of it as getting your danger pay ahead of time . ”

“…… I am thankful but . I’m not sure if it’s okay to receive this . ”

Edward said . It seems he’s feeling awkward .

“Why, is it strange?”

“That’s . There’s never been a time you gave something for free after all . ”

“Well, I just thought that it might be about time I started treating you like a comrade . Also, you’re my scout . Just think of it like an expensive telescope . ”

His face lit up at my words .

He was unexpectedly the type that shows his thoughts on his face . Now that I think about it, was I this obvious as well?

“Hm hm . Did I ever mention that I had always respected you within my mind before?”

“Respect he says . ”

I let out a laugh .

For such a thing to come out of his mouth . The power of money was certainly good .