Chapter 28 - The Wizards Role (4) (1/2)

Chapter 28: The Wizard’s Role (4)

Kim Seong-ho’s proposal was unexpected.

While hunting, Kang Min-hyuk felt like Kim Seong-ho was drawing a certain line. Between warrior and wizard, there was a certain courtesy, but neither had expected to become friends.

“It’s not a bad party…”

A class D party…their skills must have been good to have reached that level in just a few years, and their teamwork was excellent. Above all, their personalities worked well together. Despite their initial reservations, even Lim Yun-ho and Jung Min-Cheol were polite when Kan Min-hyuk joined. Kim Seong-ho served as a mediator, considering Kang Min-hyuk as much as possible.

Min-hyuk liked it.

In a harsh world dominated by force, it was hard to find a party like Kim Seong-ho’s. However, their skills were poor compared to what he saw in Suhomun…

Suhomum was where Kang Min-hyuk grew up, and it was said that Jeong Pan-soo, who is younger than Kim Seong-ho, defeated A-class monsters. That was great but relatively common in Suhomum, so the skills of Seong-ho and his companions were not high enough to bring admiration.

They didn’t even reach the toes of the current successor,

“Sorry…I don’t think I can join the party.”

“…ah.” Kim Seong-ho’s expression was regretful.

When Min-hyuk saw the gloomy faces of the younger brothers, he added an explanation: “It’s not a situation where I could hunt often. I’m so busy with personal business, and I keep irregular timing. I could join occasionally; can I take your contact details and call you when I’m available?”

“Yes!”

Kim Seong-ho’s face brightened, “That would be great.”

Kang Min-hyuk knew that their skills didn’t meet expectations, but he liked the party and needed to attend hunts regularly. He couldn’t get a new one every time, and the difference of skill between himself and the guardian gate wouldn’t have helped his training. The three brothers were at a level where they could grow at a similar pace to Min-hyuk, and their hunts appeared to be at an appropriate level to challenge him. They seemed to understand each other.

After they’d exchanged contact information, Seong-ho looked pensively at the wizard.

“Klinssman…”

“Yes?”

“I sensed it during the hunt…you’re of a higher order and destined for greatness. We, too, have a reason to be strong. Next time we meet, you will see our true power. I hope you don’t forget us.”

They shared a knowing gaze. Perhaps they also have special circumstances.

Kang Min-hyuk smiled, “I’m looking forward to it.

Kang Min-hyuk learned a lot from hunting as a party. First of all: the possibilities of magic are endless. He gained faith in magic that he didn’t have before. He used the 2nd circle Fireball magic over ten times against seventy goblins. Although they’re the lowest-ranking monsters, to take over fifty of them out in one blow was an incredible feat. When he reached the 3rd circle, the explosive power will be even stronger.

At that point, he could play the role of Ildangbaek alone. No matter the strength of a reinforced warrior, they can’t be superior to a wizard when the enemies are many.

“My magic is limitless…” Kang Min-hyuk whispered to himself. Wizards had lost credibility over the ages. Those of circle three or higher were still valued; their firepower was still utilized in lower-class battles, but they were useless when dealing with A-class monsters. No matter how many enemies a Fireball can hit, it’s pointless if the damage is minimal. So, wizards were rejected, and swordsmen created a technique named ‘Aura Wave’ – this was used in place of magic.

Klinssman’s world was different. It had 6th circle magic, yet to be invented in Min-hyuk’s world, but there was also magic beyond that. If Kang Min-hyuk could bring through magic so powerful that it could take on A-class monsters, then a new world will open to wizards.

A hopeful thought. The future opened up to him, but at the same time, he was reminded of how far he had to go.

“I’m still too weak…”

Stronger than similarly graded wizards, yes, but what if he compared himself to the people of Suhomun? They’d have slaughtered the seventy goblins with strength alone. The thought left a bitter taste in his mouth.

People develop according to their environment. To grow, you have to look above, not below yourself…he was ready to test his limits. He wanted to get stronger quickly, and that meant acquiring Klinssman’s knowledge. There could be no delay.

Fortunately, Kang Min-hyuk had a shortcut to help him achieve his goal.

“The Mana Room…”