I Became the Academy’s Heroine Stalker – Chapter 45

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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: Chaos
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-*Screech…!*

With three large holes in its wings from the Multi-Shot, the creature plummeted helplessly, and Mi-jin, who had quickly closed in, used her single-strike skill [Mega Slasher] to sever one of its wings.

The Undead Bats, which had been taking continuous damage from the healing field, were soon annihilated.

However, a boss was still a boss.

Even after its wing was cut off, it skillfully prepared for ground combat, using its wing bones as long forelegs.

The Red Vampire Bat heaved its chest, as if gathering phlegm, and raised its chin.

“RoBle coming!”

In the urgency of the situation, I shortened the name of the area-of-effect bleeding skill [Rounder Bleeding] that it was about to cast.

Thankfully, Han-na understood the order and used her defensive skill, [Mana Dome].

It was a skill that created an igloo-like dome of magical protection.

“Everyone, gather!”

Soon after, the creature opened its small snout wide and spat red saliva in all directions.

It was an acidic bleeding attack.

Just touching it inflicted damage from the acid poison and the status ailment of continuous bleeding. It was a dangerous attack, especially on bare skin, as it could melt flesh.

-*Drip!*

-*Sizzle!*

As the red saliva touched the Mana Dome, it made a strange sizzling sound, like meat being cooked.

Fortunately, the acid wasn’t strong enough to create a hole.

And so, I charged a magic arrow while taking shelter under the Mana Dome.

Then, I activated a trait while looking at the creature beyond the translucent Mana Dome.

The [Detection] trait, which had reached level 15, had unlocked a new ability.

As a level-up bonus, the target’s weak point was now highlighted in reddish color.

Of course, this bonus was limited to monsters.

‘The weak point is above the neck.’

The skin there was thin, making it an ideal spot for a critical hit.

I aimed, pulling the bowstring to its limit.

However, it was only possible to aim at that area when the creature raised its chin, like now.

In other words…

“Han-na.”

“Yeah.”

“When I give the signal, drop the Mana Dome, and block the rest of the RoBle with your shield.”

“Okay.”

The duration of Rounder Bleeding was 20 seconds.

I would end it with a single shot.

The bowstring of the B-rank weapon, [Rain Bow], was already straining my muscles to the point where a second shot was impossible.

Holding my breath and blocking out all sound, I focused solely on the timing and the monster’s neck.

And when there was one second left.

“Now.”

I gave the signal, and as the Mana Dome dissipated and my vision cleared, I released the bowstring pulled to its limit.

-*Thwang!*

The magic arrow shot out with a sound like a drum being struck.

The creature was still spitting out red saliva, and the rain of red droplets falling above us..none of it mattered.

The arrow pierced through the red rain and, with a ‘crunch,’ lodged itself above the creature’s neck.

Simultaneously, dark red blood erupted from the back of its head like a burst bomb.

-*Splatter!*

-*Screeech-!!*

“Now!”

“Okay!”

This time, Mi-jin, who had been waiting with mana wrapped around her greatsword, rushed forward fiercely. Using both feet, she jumped and plunged her greatsword deep into the creature’s maw.

No monster had armor all the way down its throat.

With that, the dungeon was cleared.

-*Gurgle…*

-*Thud.*

Oh, so for boss monsters, you get all the rewards, not just a choice. With this, I had acquired all resistance effects except for fire and electricity.

Of course, the numbers were still insignificant, so it was hard to expect much of an effect.

But then.

The system voice sounded again.

‘Oh, an achievement reward?’

Achievement rewards were mostly based on tedious tasks like ‘first time,’ ‘number of clears,’ ‘number of hunts,’ and ‘number of items farmed.’

There were Hunters who specifically grinded for these achievement rewards.

Of course, the rewards weren’t that great compared to the effort required, so it was a growth method favored by those with a diligent, grinding-type personality.

Among them, rewards with ‘first’ in their name were quite lucrative. Unlike other rewards, this one even increased my Luck stat.

‘Nice.’

Just as I was about to be satisfied with catching two birds with one stone – gaining both resistance effects and a stat increase…

The system voice sounded once more.

Oh….

So, thanks to this achievement reward, my Luck stat had risen to 66, and because of that, I received a perk that only those with a stat of 65 or higher could obtain?

And it was the new trait, Weapon Mastery, which allowed for growth as an all-rounder?

…Indeed.

Life was all about luck, wasn’t it?

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“Great job, everyone.”

“You too.”

“Everyone worked so haaard~!”

“Thanks to Professor Park Na-yeon’s care, we were able to complete an excellent raid.”

After exiting the dungeon, we rode the Mana Glider and safely returned to the city.

We immediately went to the ‘Hunter’s Market’ to sell the items we had farmed with Park Seung-yoon, the porter.

The total amount came to 90 million won.

The farmed items from the Cerberus and Red Vampire Bat, both of which had low appearance rates, were quite valuable.

“Wow…! 20 million won from one raid?!”

Mi-jin had a huge smile on her face as she checked the deposited money in her account through the app.

After deducting taxes from the 90 million won and paying Park Seung-yoon’s fee, each person received 20 million won.

Since the average raid profit for an E-rank dungeon was 10 million won, this was quite a hefty sum.

“Well, it’s some pocket money.”

Of course, it was just a small amount for Han-na.

For her, experience and growth were probably more important than money.

“Then, everyone, have a good weekend and see you on Monday.”

“Yeah, bye.”

“Have a peaceful weekend, brother.”

And so, the first real raid ended successfully, and I headed home alone.

I was planning to stop by McDonald’s to pick up a hamburger set for Bersha.

But…

“Oh, Mi-jin.”

I ran into Mi-jin at the entrance of the store.

“Oh? Tae-jin.”

“Are you here to buy a hamburger?”

“Yeah. I’m buying one for Ha-rin. She loves hamburgers. What about you?”

“I’m buying one for Renia. She’s crazy about hamburgers here.”

“Really? That’s unexpected.”

“What is?”

“Ah, it’s just hard to imagine Miss Renia eating a hamburger.”

Well, the image of the chic Renia, not the thousand-year-old troublemaker Bersha, did seem a bit incongruous with a hamburger.

Since I couldn’t think of anything else to say, I just chuckled and ordered at the counter.

“One bacon tomato set, please.”

“Oh? Ha-rin only eats that, too.”

“Really? Then make it two, please.”

“Huh?”

“I’ll pay for it while we’re at it. Give it to your sister.”

I casually said that and held out my card.

“I-it’s okay.”

“I’m thankful. We wouldn’t have been able to do the raid today if it weren’t for you guys.”

It was true.

If even one person had refused, today’s raid would have been canceled, and I wouldn’t have been able to get [Stats, Resistance] and the amazing [Weapon Mastery] trait.

I felt like I should treat them to a feast at a high-end restaurant, but I refrained.

They say if a favor continues, you’ll end up like Dooly, right? [1]

I didn’t want to become like that little dinosaur, the troublemaker and king of freeloaders.

“Shall we sit there?”

“Okay.”

After ordering, Mi-jin and I sat at a table and decided to wait for a while.

Then, I started to reflect.

I was pondering my future path.

‘Weapon Mastery, huh…’

In a nutshell, it was a trait that allowed one to handle various weapons. Of course, one could use weapons even without the trait, but unique skills attached to each weapon could only be used by their respective classes, and the difference in proficiency was enormous.

However, with this trait, one could use those unique skills and like Professor Park Na-yeon, ‘quickly’ acquire over 100 main skills,

In other words, even though I had chosen the Archer class, I could wield a sword and quickly acquire sword-related main skills.

‘I wonder if Master also has this trait?’

The epitome of an all-rounder in South Korea was Park Na-yeon.

She was probably able to become an S-rank all-rounder because she possessed such a trait.

If I utilized this trait well, could I become an all-rounder comparable to her?

Perhaps I could even master magic and become South Korea’s first five-attribute all-rounder, wielding a sword, spear, blunt weapon, bow, and magic… I was lost in this vain delusion while waiting for our order.

Then, a sudden scream was heard from outside the store.

-Kyaaaak!

“What was that?”

The store was made of full-length windows, so I looked outside to see what was happening.

People were running in one direction, fear etched on their faces.

“No way…”

The only existence that could instill such terror in people on the streets inside the barrier was likely a ‘Skever.’

Skevers were monsters that had been ejected from a dungeon.

Without a second thought, we rushed out into the street.

The Hunter Academy taught an oath from the entrance ceremony.

The first vow in the ten-point oath is that [The safety of citizens is the top priority].

A Skever had appeared nearby.

Until the regular army or Hunters arrived, we had a duty to ensure the safety of the citizens.

However,

“…Uh.”

“Tae-jin, that’s…”

What appeared before us was.

Not a Skever.

But a [Villain].

And a high-ranking one at that, emitting a deep red aura.

The venomous glint in its eyes was directed at me.

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[1] Dooly the Little Dinosaur (Korean: 아기 공룡 둘리). He is often portrayed as a mischievous character in that show.

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