Chapter 24:  Noblesse Guild (5)   

After school ended, Jong Ho's SUV was waiting at the front gate .

Next to the vehicle, I could see Jong Ho leaning towards the sun roof with his arm as support .

'Uwaa! Shitty fashion! Please don't act as if you know me, please don't look this way! Please!'

Different from what I hoped for, he waved his hands towards me .

"Yo! Min-Cheol! Over here, right here!"

'It's that shitty white t-shirt again . '

Instead of answering, I increased my pace towards Jong Ho .

"Iya, it's been a long time since I went to a school . But why do I see dull men for the most part and only a few female students?"

"Please stop lollygagging and get in the car quickly!"

"Why! Why! Are you being chased?"

Jong Ho was looking around as if it was a scene in a spy movie .

"Hyung, I'm really embarassed at your fashion sense . Please get in!"

"Ah, is that it . Only wearing student uniforms, to be with a fashionista like me, are you embarrassed that we��re suddenly getting attention? I guess you're young and all . "

"… . . "

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Ending the conversation that made me red with embarrassment, we went to the parking lot near Jong Ho's vehicle .

"Hyung . When hyung called me yesterday, you went to the outing after the guild war?"

"Yes . There's nothing much to worry about . But what about the text message yesterday?"

I told Jong Ho the conversation with Park Hyun and the current situation .

"Hm… We're going to be like family . The strong and superior win, while the weak and inferior becomes the loser… . . "

I asked a question to Jong Ho who was talking to himself and fidgeting with the sand on the floor .

"Don't you feel something?"

"It's something I was told before from the hyungs I used to work for, but I didn't pay attention to it that much . Hearing your words now though, something seems off . "

"I have a hunch that it is the radical faction, but I don't know how much of Noblesse guild is involved, or if everyone is . "

"Since the government isn't accusing the group, either the guild has incredible power or they leave no loose ends . "

"Taking care of business?"

Jong Ho, while looking straight at me, replied to my question .

"Min-Cheol . Do you know how many become Awakened and disappear?"

"No clue . "

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"300 per year! About 500 people become Awakened if there are a lot Awakening that year . But more than 40% aren't able to pass 5 years, disappearing . "

"Isn't it because they die to either the portal explosion or monsters in dungeons?"

"Of course it could be that . Let's say an Awakened that's only been one for 1 to 2 years died in dungeons, that's no surprise . But what about people past 5 years, people with levels above 100, with knowledge and experience to match it? There is no reason why they would die so easily, right?"

"That's true . "

��The official reason of death would be 'death due to monsters within a dungeon', but if it's a dungeon where you can't even find the corpse after despawn time, there is something a lot more sinister occurring . "

"That is to say, there are murders happening in dungeons . And among those murdered, there could be people who are against the radical forces?"

"Bingo . "

After hearing Jong Ho's words, I realized that I was in a precarious situation .

"No time to dillydally . Hyung! Let's go to the association . "

"What? You want to report this?"

"No . Going to buy 'Gravity Laser' . "

"Eh? Is that your solution for this situation?"

* * *

I was able to purchase 'Gravity Laser', 'Heal', and 'Spirit Armor' from the association .

Since Heal and Spirit Armor were both beginner necromancer's skill, they were being sold for cheap .

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Since I couldn't forsake attack or defense, I used all the money I had to do so .

As sunset approached, Jong Ho said that he had a hunting party he promised to attend and left .

Unlike others, Jong Ho did not ask for favors in return despite seeing how strong I was, taking out all the succubi .

Jong Ho said that he'll try to get more information on Noblesse guild .

Since he could suffer the consequences for snooping around too deep, I did not forget to warn him to pull out at a reasonable time .

"If you exclude how he dresses, he's an amazing person . "

While talking to myself and looking at him leave, I planned ahead .

There were only rumors at the moment, as the government wasn't doing anything and there wasn't a single shred of evidence . Taking that into account, the radical faction was not something to mess with .

If I went to report, it was obvious that I'd become a target .

My only and dangerous option is left .

Until Park Hyun and the rebellion forces make their move, I will only focus on growing stronger .

If they move faster than I predicted, I'll pretend to help them and buy time . Waiting until I'm able to surpass them… . .

Since I was able to obtain a higher amount of exp in the level 13 dungeon using the 'Bloodsucking Revival' and 'Incubus' Revival', I had to give up on level 14 and 15 dungeons that could give higher ranking blood stones and gear for now .

It was because the money I was earning now was nothing compared to how much I'll be earning after my growth .

"Compiling done . Let's go level up!"

* * *

The new skill I learned, Gravity Laser, was an incredible skill .

In the area I target, a dome shaped similar to a 'Barrier' is formed, shooting out countless laser beams .

Since it was a skill that continuously drained mana to attack until the enemy perished, I could increase the skill level incredibly quickly .

It was a skill that fit my ability the best .

An attack that continuously drained mana and destructive force to match it!

Even though it wasn't able to damage the level 13 dungeon's succubi, it was able to target .

Casting Piercing Sword with one hand while the other hand holds Gravity Laser that can continuously attack!

I did not forget to cast Frozen Shield, Barrier, and Spirit armor and let myself get hit between Piercing Sword to obtain experience for shield skills .

Due to the rebellion faction, I had to give up earning more money, but instead gained an incredible amount of speed in growth .

Different from my expectations, there was no movement from Park Hyun .

If I could continue to buy time like this and grow stronger, I could step on those who dare to threaten me .

However, I just wanted to earn more money instead of wasting time like this .

'Come at me! Come get me!'