Chapter 97

# 97

User Manual for the Reincarnated 097

Yuliena (2)

It's clear that the scale of the fight is escalating.

While Yuliena, the original owner of the Hero-grade dungeon, is formidable, the martial prowess that Kim Hyun-sung is displaying is jaw-dropping.

I could even feel the room we were in changing shape bit by bit.

-Can't you get out of the way right now?

Bang!

Crack!

At first glance, it might seem like an evenly matched battle. However, in reality, this fight can only be won by Kim Hyun-sung.

-Curse!

“Aaaaaah!”

-Gedrick!

Unlike Kim Hyun-sung, who can fight with all his might, Yuliena is fighting while exposing a weakness, Gedrick.

While I don't know what Gedrick means to her, it's clear that he is someone precious enough for her to risk her life in dangerous situations.

With such a precious person held hostage, it's not surprising that she can't show her full strength.

I could see her faltering every time I screamed or called out Yuliena's name.

In fact, the fight could end more easily right now.

From the moment the thugs started threatening her by suppressing Gedrick, it was obvious that Yuliena would be unable to fight effectively.

However, the onlookers of the fight's aftermath don't seem to realize this.

'No.'

It doesn't have to be this way.

Right now, Kim Hyun-sung wants to show his strength to the remaining members of the Blue faction.

Kim Hyun-sung, who is biting his lip tightly, is completely serious.

Yuliena is that strong. The black tentacles surrounding her extend in all directions, trying to bind Kim Hyun-sung.

The way he narrowly avoids or cuts the tentacles, as if performing a circus act, makes me wonder if they had practiced beforehand.

With each swing of his sword, the tentacles are cut in large chunks, and attacks rain down on the spot where Kim Hyun-sung dodges.

Of course, Yuliena is no pushover either.

It feels like I'm watching a high-level battle up close.

Among the people I know, only Cha Hee-ra might be able to show such a performance.

Even Sang-hee, who is arguably the strongest here, was staring at Kim Hyun-sung as if entranced.

While I did consider what to do with Yuliena, who was fighting so desperately...

'It's too dangerous.'

If we're caught, we'll be out of the game.

Not just me, but everyone around me will suffer. I don't like taking risks.

Now is not the time to roll the dice.

-Just a little longer, Gedrick. Just a little longer!

The situation was very satisfying, but one thing that bothered me was that we seemed to have taken on the role of the villains.

I could feel how desperate Yuliena was, even though she couldn't see.

Her appearance was so desperate that it made me feel uneasy. The struggle of a saint to rescue Gedrick, who was captured by the evil ones.

Of course, I don't pity her.

Yuliena, who seemed to be consumed by madness, was the owner of a dungeon that caused many casualties, and our party also faced a life-threatening situation.

Perhaps this dungeon has caused unknown casualties that we don't know about.

While we can't really blame her for being an uninvited guest who invaded the dungeon first, I don't want to tangle with a monster who can fight on equal terms with Kim Hyun-sung.

-This annoying fly!

“...”

-You will be swallowed by darkness.

A dark-colored inverted cross in the sky falls toward Kim Hyun-sung, but he swings his sword in place.

Bang!

Crack!

Crack!

'Strong.'

The sight of him cutting through the black crosses, which are larger than his body, is awe-inspiring.

I found myself staring at the scene with my mouth agape.

-You will be swallowed by darkness!

Crack! Bang!

'Hmm...'

What was a bit surprising was Kim Hyun-sung's face.

The smile on his lips makes it clear that he's enjoying the situation.

Crack!

Perhaps he is testing his own strength.

While his body is accumulating injuries due to the difference in specs, Kim Hyun-sung seems satisfied with his current state.

'Even with stats that haven't reached an average of 80, he's this strong...'

-Can't you get out of the way right now!? Ora! Sword of the curse!

A sword falls from the sky above the cursed saint, whose face is contorted.

It's not Kim Hyun-sung's sword.

'What kind of saint is this?'

Actually...

'What kind of fight is this?'

The fight they are showing is beyond the norm.

While I don't particularly like the expression, there's no other word to describe this fight.

Yuliena, who seems to have entered the second phase, is clashing with Kim Hyun-sung again, sword in hand.

Thinking that a head-on battle would be difficult, Kim Hyun-sung starts to deflect Yuliena's sword, and the aftermath is felt by us.

Bok-deok-gu and Sang-hee are holding shields to block as much as possible, and protective spells to shield us, rather than assist Kim Hyun-sung, are continuously cast.

'Can he win?'

Despite my confidence that Kim Hyun-sung will win, I'm a bit worried about the increasing injuries.

Even with continuous divine power support from our side, if it continues like this, the worst-case scenario might happen.

'Should I trust him?'

I don't think this is all Kim Hyun-sung has.

He must be hiding something, one or two things.

However, the thought that he might be overconfident makes me feel uneasy.

-You will be trampled by darkness!

Yuliena raises her sword, and Kim Hyun-sung focuses his mana on his sword.

'Probably the last.'

While I don't know much about fighting, there's a certain atmosphere. When the fully charged swords are about to clash, I can't help but shout.

“Yuliena!”

She turns her head toward the voice while swinging her sword.

Kim Hyun-sung deflects Yuliena's sword, which is filled with immense energy.

The sword that casts a curse slices through the air.

By the time I realized what was happening, Kim Hyun-sung's sword was already embedded in her abdomen.

-Ged...rick

'This is too trashy...'

While I've seen a lot of trashy behavior, feeling this way about a dungeon boss monster is a first.

It might be because she reached out to us as she fell.

-Gedrick...

The expedition members, who were staring blankly at Kim Hyun-sung, saw her slowly dissipate.

When the uneasy feeling subsided, an unknown energy spread in all directions.

I was momentarily startled, but my head cleared.

I realized that we had successfully completed the dungeon.

[The mandatory Hero-grade quest has been completed.]

[Hero-grade quest - Yuliena's defeat (1/1)]

[You have been awarded 4 random stat points as a reward.]

'It's over.'

Everyone rushed to the half-fallen guy, who was quietly panting.

Amidst the chaos, various voices could be heard.

"Are you okay, Hyun-sung?"

"How... how did you...?"

"Hyun-sung!"

"Ah, I'm fine."

At first, most of the comments were about checking Kim Hyun-sung's condition, but the murmurs grew louder.

"Hmm..."

"It's... impossible..."

"I thought it would be difficult, but I'm a bit surprised."

"It might have been a dungeon about to level up, or it could have been downgraded from its original level. This is my first time seeing such a case, so I don't know how to explain it."

"Whatever happens, it's a blessing for the guild."

For a moment, I didn't understand what they were saying, but when I saw the sword stuck in the ground, I understood what they meant.

[Curse Sword - Legendary Grade]

'Hmm...'

A faint orange light is continuously flashing.

'Jackpot...'

I think I understand why Kim Hyun-sung wanted to come to this dungeon.

'Was it for this?'

A Legendary-grade item.

A very rare weapon, even across the entire continent.

There are only 6 confirmed Legendary-grade items, and even if there are a few more actual users, it wouldn't exceed 10.

Moreover, this weapon, which has a high probability of not dropping even in a Legendary-grade dungeon, has unexpectedly fallen here.

If Kim Hyun-sung knew what he could get from this dungeon, it makes sense that he pushed to come here.

In this continent, the word "Legendary" carries that much weight.

Legendary-grade dungeon, Legendary-grade profession, Legendary-grade item, Legendary-grade quest, Legendary-grade raid monster.

Everyone living on the continent hopes to possess or discover at least one of these. The sudden commotion here is due to that.

A dispute over ownership wouldn't be surprising.

However,

The owner is already decided.

I think everyone knows who should take this item.

Deciding who the owner should be isn't necessary.

After all, Yuliena was captured by Kim Hyun-sung. While external help from others was essential, he was the one who faced her from start to finish.

I think Sang-hee is well aware of what she should say.

"I will announce the successful completion of the Hero-grade dungeon, the Cursed Shrine. Please clean up the area and search for other items or guild members' bodies. Search in groups of three and report any unusual findings immediately. We will settle accounts after returning to the guild. Gahyeon, please return to the guild immediately and inform the situation. And... "

"..."

"Although it's too early to say, I think you understand who the owner of the Curse Sword should be. If... if... this Curse Sword... "

Just as Sang-hee was about to continue,

Hum...

"Huh?"

Hum!

'What is this?'

The sword, which was quietly stuck in the ground, slowly rose into the air on its own.

Everyone was on high alert, and no one knew what to do in this unprecedented situation.

The Curse Sword slowly approached us.

What was strange was that I didn't feel any hostility.

"Owner recognition?"

Someone muttered, and the situation became clear in an instant.

The sword, emitting a faint light, seemed to be trembling and looking at me.

'What is this...?'

I have no idea what's about to happen.

'Don't do this.'

Hum!

'I'm not a swordsman, you idiot.'

Kim Hyun-sung's extremely flustered face was visible.

'This isn't right... Shwa... This isn't right. Hyun-sung, believe me. I didn't do this on purpose.'