‘A blessing in disguise’ was an idiom that meant life was changeable and that a person should not worry too much about the things they had done. Hyeonu’s current situation was just like that—a blessing in disguise. The hunt started with the unpleasant encounter with the Venom Guild, yet today’s hunt went better than ever.
After killing one group of monsters, another group appeared. They flocked over to Hyeonu one after another like they were on strings. Additionally, they dropped items for Hyeonu. Of course, they were rare and uncommon rated items. Then at this moment, the finishing touch to Hyeonu’s blessing arrived. An instance dungeon appeared in front of Hyeonu.
[Would you like to enter the Ancient Arperium?]
Hyeonu looked at the message window in front of him and asked Tang-E, “Tang-E, this... Is it right? It is a dungeon, right?”
Hyeonu held Tang-E by the armpits and shook the bear. Tang-E felt the world shake and responded with much difficulty, “That... It seems so. Damn Master dude!! Stop shaking me!”
Hyeonu was very excited about the dungeon he had discovered after a long time. The last dungeon he went through had been Vampire Roton’s dungeon with Gang Junggu and Kim Seokjung. The main scenario had also been done in a dungeon, but that was another topic.
“Huhu.” Hyeonu smiled slyly. The dungeon had already left his mind. It was now full of the rewards he could get from the dungeon.
‘A skill? A unique item? No, perhaps an epic item can come out.’
On the other hand, Tang-E looked disgusted at the word ‘dungeon’. He thought of using magic in a dark cave or similar environment for a day or two and felt choked up. ‘I already miss Bung Bung Island...’
Still, a slight smile appeared on Tang-E’s face when he saw that his master, Hyeonu, liked it.
“If you’re going, then let’s go quickly, damn master. Enter quickly and leave quickly.”
At Tang-E’s urging, Hyeonu entered the dungeon.
[Would you like to enter the Ancient Arperium?]
“I would.”
***
[You have entered the Ancient Arperium.]
Hyeonu and Tang-E entered the dungeon, and a vast plain appeared in front of them. It was a very familiar sight.
“Isn’t this the same as the Balder Mountains?”
That’s right. It was very similar to the scenery before Hyeonu entered the dungeon.
“Yes, Master dude. It is similar to where we used to be. I like it.”
Tang-E had a satisfied look as he observed the plains, forests, and mountains he could see.
‘What is the clear condition for this dungeon?’
‘It means I need to defeat the boss monster to clear it...’
“Tang-E, how do I defeat a boss monster here?”
After Hyeonu asked this question, Tang-E stared at him. “When did you start thinking while hunting? Just beat it as usual with your body, Master dude.”
Hyeonu bowed over like a wounded heroine in a movie after hearing Tang-E’s words. Tang-E didn’t care about Hyeonu’s appearance and moved his small body.
‘Just a bit more...’
The time of his awakening was clearly visible.
***
Hyeonu and Tang-E were carefully hiding behind a tree and looking at something. They were watching a fight between monsters. A giant that was over five meters tall was fighting an ogre the same size as it. The giant was holding a huge piece of metal that fit its size.
Meanwhile, the ogre was wielding a log that looked like it had just been pulled out. At some point, the ogre started to be pushed one-sidedly. It might be due to the difference in weapons or strength. Eventually, the log failed to withstand the force of the collision and broke.
The giant aimed precisely at this gap and hit the ogre’s head. It swung so hard that the ogre’s head exploded without leaving a trace behind.
‘It’s terrifying.’
Hyeonu frowned at the power struggle between the giant and the orc. He thought that the giant was the boss monster. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be able to beat the ogres of the Balder Mountains with a club in an instant. However, Hyeonu’s speculation was completely wrong. The giant was just one monster. Forget a boss monster, it wasn’t even a named monster. It was just strong—strong enough to kill an ogre instantly.
“Tang-E, we have to kill that guy later. Understood? So quickly awaken.”
Hyeonu realized that Tang-E’s second awakening was necessary in order for him to hunt more boss monsters. Just like before the first awakening, Hyeonu started the awakening plan.
***
A blade made of black steel separated the ogre’s ankle from its body.
Hyeonu cut the ogre’s ankle and shouted at Tang-E, “Do anything!”
Upon hearing the words, Tang-E released a lightning bolt toward the ogre who couldn’t control its body. Tang-E’s Lightning skill, used with his 1,800 points in magic power and the B+ proficiency, boasted a great power. He neatly cleaned out the ogre table prepared by Hyeonu.
[The ancient ogre has been killed.]
[Experience has been acquired.]
“How long left?”
“How many times have you asked already? Be patient, Master dude,” Tang-E lashed out at Hyeonu who had asked the same question again.
Hyeonu had already asked the same question several times, and Tang-E’s answer would also be the same.
‘I’m almost there. Just a little bit more.’
This process had been repeated for several hours. In fact, Tang-E was feeling more anxious than Hyeonu. Having the second awakening within sight made Tang-E nervous. He just didn’t express it outwardly. Tang-E was a wonderful Marionette Bear as always. He couldn’t seem anxious.
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