Chapter 77

< Chick Class Teacher (4) >

“Since it’s a spear made by the famous hunter Yu Mingwu, I had high expectations. Of course, I do have an S-grade spear, but it would be nice to have an extra one. It’s unsettling to have only one main weapon. Just because it’s an S-grade weapon doesn’t mean it won’t break.”

Moon Hyun-a leaped over the building debris and said this. The second day of the dungeon exploration was smooth and relaxed. Thanks to the Yu Mingwu effect, they were much less hostile to each other compared to yesterday. It wasn’t exactly a harmonious atmosphere, but they didn’t try to fight each other.

“Different weapon options can change the combat style. I might be a bit simple, but there’s no problem yet when facing monsters. However, if I’m up against a human who already knows my information, it’s a hassle.”

As she said this, she glanced at the direction Sung Hyun-je had gone.

“So, could you give a little hint to Hunter Yu Mingwu? How about an S-grade spear for the next weapon?”

“I’m in more of a hurry, Onee-san!”

Yelim, who had been leaning against my back, shouted. Her legs were stretched out to the side of Peace’s buttocks, and she looked like she might fall, but she seemed very relaxed.

“Onee-san has all the S-grade equipment, but I only have a spear and a bracelet.”

“Guild Master Haeyeon is really good at this. I’m not criticizing my sister. It’s good to cherish things.”

“It’s not about cherishing. It’s because the attributes and combat styles are completely opposite, so there’s a lack of equipment that suits Yelim.”

Yoo Hyun is focused on close combat with overwhelming firepower. Her stats and skills are well-balanced and excellent, making her stronger in one-on-one situations with specific powerful opponents rather than in group battles. On the other hand, Yelim’s stats are concentrated on magic and agility, and her skills are specialized in quickly binding and sweeping away numerous enemies.

Since their attributes and types are completely opposite, there are few S-grade equipment in Haeyeon’s possession that Yelim can use. Since they aren’t planning to clear an S-grade dungeon immediately, A-grade equipment that matches their characteristics would be better than S-grade equipment with mismatched options.

“That’s true. Do you know that Haeyeon’s equipment, when the grade is a bit higher, is always covered with fire resistance? To clear an S-grade dungeon with the guild master, you need at least C-grade fire resistance. If you’re nearby, you need B-grade. Otherwise, you need to specialize in defense.”

“Yelim, if you’re planning to form your own team, you should start collecting equipment with cold resistance from now. It’s not just someone else’s business.”

“Ugh, you’re right! That’s true, damn it!”

Poor Yelim. Still, if she can properly form an S-grade team, it will be a smooth road. The dungeon difficulty will increase, but if I can team up with Moon Hyun-a, there’s nothing to worry about. The keyword hasn’t been applied yet, probably.

[Emotionally Moved Targets (7)

(Han Yoo Hyun - S)(Park Yelim - S)(Peace - S)(On Hold)(On Hold)

··················

(Yu Mingwu - A)(Kim Sung Han - A)(Piyak - □)(Blue - C)]

Sure enough, Moon Hyun-a’s name isn’t there. Peace has moved up to the S-grade team, and Yu Mingwu has changed to A-grade. With skill SS and stat C, it seems the system rates him as A. Mingwu will probably reach S-grade when his stats are B or A.

Blue’s keyword application was faster than expected. Since the unicorns are living separately, it might take some time.

‘Moon Hyun-a is quite close, so I think a couple more keyword mentions will do. As for Sung Hyun-je, ... if there’s a chance.’

I tried to mention it casually, but it’s not easy to talk about love. If everyone except Piyak reaches S-grade, that’s six, and with Moon Hyun-a, it’s seven. I’ve had the My Child skill for less than two months, so it’s a good pace.

‘I need to apply the keyword to Moon Hyun-a before we leave the dungeon.’

Just then,

[Take Cover! Spatial Interference]

An urgent message appeared, and a strange sensation enveloped my body. I felt something twisting exactly where I was standing.

A chill ran down my spine,

[The fear of a powerful being disappears!]

The Fear Resistance skill message appeared. My body, which had stiffened slightly, relaxed, and I shouted,

“We need to get out of here! Peace, run!”

-Grunt!

Peace, as if in response, increased her speed. Yelim, who had fallen with a scream, and Moon Hyun-a and Kim Sung Han quickly followed us.

“What’s going on, Uncle?”

Yelim flew over and asked. The others didn’t seem to have noticed.

“Yoo Hyun and Sung Hyun-je, get them to come over here, quick!”

I said, almost biting my tongue due to the shaking. Yelim disappeared instantly and returned a moment later.

Gugugugug!

A sound like a mountain collapsing came from behind us. It wasn’t just once but several times in succession.

“Damn! What the hell is that?!”

Moon Hyun-a exclaimed. Damn, if it’s something that can shock an S-grade, it’s definitely not a normal situation. I patted Peace’s back, and she cleverly stopped. I took a deep breath and turned around.

In the center of the half-destroyed city, a mountain was rising.

No, it was a super-large monster, like a small mountain. Its head, raised high, seemed to reach the sky. The buildings under its thick four legs looked like insignificant toy blocks.

A giant toad covered in rock.

[1st Tier Giant Toad Species ? Mountain-Eating Babar

Current Stat Grade: SS

Potential Stat Grade: S~SS

Optimized Initial Skills

Acquired: Small Mountain (SS)

Acquired: Endless Digestive Power (SS)

Failed to Acquire: Melting Poison (S)

Acquired: Regeneration (S)]

It’s an SS-grade 1st Tier monster.

Rumble!

Babar moved slowly. Its speed was incredibly slow, but due to its massive size, each step caused dozens of buildings to be swept away. The ground trembled as if an earthquake had struck.

The sight of a small mountain moving felt surreal.

Fortunately, it was moving in the opposite direction, and the distance was sufficient. When I got off Peace’s back, Kim Sung Han and Moon Hyun-a approached. Both had stiff expressions.

“Damn, I’ve never seen anything like this. Have Yelim and Hunter Kim Sung Han seen it before?”

“I’ve never seen it.”

“Me neither. It’s huge!”

“Is it even a monster? How do you even defeat something like that?”

Moon Hyun-a shook her head in shock. Still, Babar is relatively easy to defeat among 1st Tier monsters if you know the strategy. Since this one hasn’t acquired the melting poison, it’s even easier.

For S-grade hunters five years later, that is.

“Brother!”

Yoo Hyun, who had appeared, came close to me and said,

“Brother, you should leave first.”

“Do we have enough Gate Stones for everyone?”

“...No. Haeyeon only has three, and I brought only one.”

Including mine, that’s two.

“I only have one too.”

Moon Hyun-a said. Sung Hyun-je’s situation is probably similar. Using the Gate Stones to leave is also a problem. If the monster, which appeared due to an error, doesn’t disappear properly, it could cause chaos. If Babar appears while the dungeon collapses, it will be a disaster. This dungeon is right next to Y University. The entire area around Y University could be devastated.

‘I don’t know what’s causing the spatial interference, but we have to deal with this first.’

There is a way. At that moment, Sung Hyun-je arrived with Yelim.

“Is this the same phenomenon as when the Golden Beak Mya appeared in the D-grade dungeon last time?”

Sung Hyun-je’s words made Yoo Hyun’s gaze reflexively turn to me. I don’t know if this is related to me this time. Since the anomaly appeared exactly where I was, it might be related, but I can’t be sure.

“That monster is a 1st Tier Giant Toad Species, Mountain-Eating Babar. Its stat grade is SS.”

“1st Tier? Stat SS? Why is such a monster appearing in an A-grade dungeon? I’ve never seen it in an S-grade dungeon!”

Moon Hyun-a frowned, and Yoo Hyun and Kim Sung Han’s expressions hardened. Yelim still didn’t seem to grasp the situation.

“Let’s go to the gate, Brother.”

“Yes, please go first.”

What are you going to do when I leave? Even if the others use the Gate Stones, Yelim, Kim Sung Han, and Peace will be trapped.

“There’s no need to worry right now. It won’t notice us until it attacks.”

Most monsters are aggressive and attack first, but this one is different. It’s hard for it to notice small humans even if they move right in front of it.

It’s slow and dull, but extremely tough.

The first Babar dungeon in China couldn’t be cleared and eventually exploded. The giant toad only moved slowly, but it caused massive damage.

Thanks to that, the strategy for defeating Babar is well-known.

We have all the skills needed to defeat Babar here. Fortunately.

“Babar’s shell is incredibly tough. It can’t be broken with normal skills.”

Even S-grade hunters five years later can’t do it alone. 1st Tier monsters are beyond individual capabilities.

“The only weak point is the back of its neck, where the shell is thinner and connects directly to the head.”

“How do you know that? Does the Monster Breeding skill provide that information?”

Sung Hyun-je asked. I can’t say I saw it in the future.

“Sort of. Focus on the strategy now. If we can’t defeat it and leave, it will be a disaster.”

I dodged the question and turned to Yelim.

“Yelim, you go first.”

“Huh? What for?”

“To weaken the shell, even the weak back of the neck. The most effective way to weaken Babar’s shell is to create a sudden temperature difference.”

We have both fire and ice here.

“The stat buff for a shadowless day is magic, and the attribute buff is electricity. Focus the Pale Rain to freeze a localized area. Don’t forget to enhance the ice attribute. Next is Yoo Hyun.”

“Melt it with the highest temperature possible?”

“You got it. And Hyun-a, break the weakened shell with Peace! I’ve heard that your destructive power concentrated on a single point is the best.”

“That’s my specialty! It will be even easier with such a slow target.”

Moon Hyun-a said excitedly, even grinning at Peace.

“I don’t think it will end with Hyun-a. The last one will be me.”

“Yes, Hyun-je. When Hyun-a breaks the shell, the inner flesh will be exposed. Pouring strong currents can cook the brain, but with your current stats, it might not be enough. However, with Yelim’s stat attribute buff and the effect of doubling attack skills, we can definitely finish it.”

I had already told the people here that the effect of doubling attack skills from my skill can be shared. It’s impossible not to notice when you see Kim Sung Han defeat a boss, and if I share it again later, it will likely be with S-grade hunters.

“Do you really have