I Possess Too Many Characteristics

Chapter 46

The Tadan Orcs were formidable.

Though their glaives and axes were chipped in places, the power with which they wielded them was exceptional.

Clang━ Clang—

The sound of blades clashing against Hajun’s shield was enough to make one’s eardrums ring.

However, the Hunters facing those Orcs were a cut above.

‘Honestly, I didn’t expect them to be this good.’

Hajun and Sua were competent Hunters, capable enough to handle their own even in a 4-level Gate.

Their Rank D Level 4 status wasn’t earned for nothing.

Moreover, the Association didn’t neglect combat training even for its office workers.

It was an ironclad rule of Association President Park Taehui, who was an S-Rank Hunter himself and a legend in Korea’s Hunter community.

As long as you’re a Hunter, fulfill your duty as a Hunter.

There was a reason why the Association achieved the highest trust rating among national organizations every year.

However, it was none other than Yeonghun, with his Spear Skill trait, who surprised Jeonghyeon the most.

‘Who would have thought that quiet person would change like this?’

To be fair, his overwhelming spear skills as a B-Rank were impressive, but

“Kyao! Kyao!”

Who could have predicted that such a shy and kind person would go berserk at the sight of blood?

Especially that bizarre war cry, making it impossible to distinguish who was the monster and who was the Hunter, was utterly ridiculous.

“Huh, that guy’s the real deal. The real deal.”

However, the assessment of Jongu, who spoke those words, was truly abysmal, beyond measure.

Jeonghyeon’s gaze towards Jongu had become even more contemptuous after witnessing his magic.

‘How on earth did he reach the position of Section Chief with this level of skill?’

Of course, a Support Division Section Chief didn’t need to be good at magic, but wasn’t this a bit too much?

“Ahem, shall I show off my skills a bit?”

Frankly, even when Jongu said this and stretched his shoulders, Jeonghyeon held some expectations.

He was still a Rank C Level 3.

Even if he was a parachute appointment, maybe his actual abilities were so good that no one could touch him?

Among the Rank C Hunters Jeonghyeon had seen so far were Jinwook and Suyeon.

Jinwook was at a level that could mesmerize Jeonghyeon, and Suyeon was also an excellent supporter who impressed him.

“Here I go! Mana Bolt!”

However, Jongu’s magic was truly deserving of the word”trash.”

Mana Bolt was actually a useful spell up to Rank D.

If you had a Rank C Mana Sensitivity trait, which allowed for the use of diverse magic, you wouldn’t use Mana Bolt as your main spell like that.

For example, there were spells like Mana Strike, which had a higher level of destructive power, or Mana Bash.

Still, he confidently chanted Mana Bolt, so Jeonghyeon thought maybe its quality would be impressive.

“Eyah!”

Compared to his grand shout, only about twenty bolts flew out.

The Rank D Level 2 Villain Heesu had fired more than ten Mana Bolts, so this showed how pathetic Jongu’s level was.

Moreover, its destructive power was unimpressive.

Jeonghyeon didn’t expect Mana Bolt to pierce the Orc’s hide, but

Pak—

“Kweeek!”

The Orcs hit by Jongu’s Mana Bolt were acting as if they had received a massage, becoming even more energized, weren’t they?

“S-Section Chief, nice magic!”

“As expected of Rank C Level 3!”

“Ehaha, I feel sorry if there’s nothing left for the front line to do?”

Even so, seeing the employees giving thumbs up because he was a Section Chief, Jeonghyeon couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of pity.

‘Is this…… K-corporate life?’

He had wondered why people made such a fuss whenever they saw complaints about bosses on Hunternet, but now he felt even more apologetic.

Jeonghyeon decided to leave a comment of support from now on.

“Kyaooook!”

So, in reality, if it wasn’t for Yeonghun’s unexpected performance, Jeonghyeon would have been worried about whether the hunt was even possible.

It would be much easier if Jeonghyeon could provide support with his Throwing Technique, but he couldn’t do that either.

Furthermore, there was one more thing that made him even more anxious.

『30%』

『27.4%』

『37.1%』

The probabilities floating above the Orcs’ heads.

It was the effect of the Coin Probability Display function, unlocked after the Trait Shop reached Level 3.

‘Why…… Why can’t I take advantage of the probability displayed right in front of me!’

In absolute terms, it wasn’t a very attractive probability.

But an average probability of about 33%.

In other words, if he killed all three, he could get a coin from about one of them, right?

Especially the Orc with a 37% probability looked very tempting.

At that moment, Dan Jongu cast another spell.

Despite casting spells with such weak destructive power, he took breaks whenever he felt tired.

Once again, it was questionable whether he even scratched the Orcs’ hide, let alone dealt any damage.

“Section Chief, nice!”

“Ahem, I think I need to rest again. They’re almost dead, so you can handle it, right?”

How could those lively Orcs be considered almost dead?

Even so, Jongu, who was breathing heavily, causing his chubby cheeks to puff out.

Watching him, Jeonghyeon finally made up his mind.

‘I think I can do it at this level?’

Honestly, what did it matter if he wanted to hunt?

After seeing Dan Jongu’s skills, he became even more certain.

The conviction that he wouldn’t lose even if he had to fight him.

Of course, considering that he was introduced by Cha Yerin, he couldn’t cross the line, but once he made up his mind, it was easy to carry it out.

Jeonghyeon activated his Stealth trait and his presence faded, leaving Jongu’s bag on the ground.

Stealth didn’t make him completely disappear.

Rather, it was closer to disrupting senses, erasing his presence, and making him difficult to detect.

For example, even if he was in a visible location, it made it so that others wouldn’t be aware of his presence unless they paid special attention.

And Stealth seemed to work perfectly, at least on Jongu.

“Huh? Where did he go?”

It was difficult for a Rank C to not notice a Rank E Stealth.

Even if he was a mage-type, there was still a difference in rank.

‘Tsk, pathetic.’

This was purely because he had neglected his personal training too much.

The fact that a Rank C was using Mana Bolt and talking about cooldown was a sign of failure from the start.

No matter how powerful rank was, it was only effective when backed by personal effort.

That kind of person felt inferior to Cha Yerin?

A passing Goblin would laugh at that.

Leaving Jongu behind, Jeonghyeon started to move.

His target was the back of the Orcs, completely bypassing the battlefield.

He was a little nervous as he passed by the Orcs, but fortunately, they seemed preoccupied with the chaotic battle and didn’t notice Jeonghyeon’s movements.

If they were lower-level monsters, he could have approached them from behind and stabbed them with a dagger or hit them with a mace, but that seemed impossible.

Jeonghyeon took out a dagger after positioning himself behind the Orcs.

‘Of course, the target is 37%!’

Since he had checked the probability beforehand, there was no need to choose a target.

The 37% Orc was currently excitedly bashing Hajun’s shield with his axe.

Jeonghyeon held his breath slightly and threw the dagger.

Whoosh—

Was it because of Stealth?

The dagger, which was already flying stealthily, seemed to become even quieter.

And the dagger easily pierced the back of the Orc’s head and lodged itself there.

“Kwee━”

There was no need to calculate the critical hit chance if it was the back of the head, where the brain was located.

The Orc’s roar turned into a deflated sound for a moment, and then its massive body collapsed.

『You have acquired 1 Coin.』

“Yes!”

He succeeded in acquiring a coin, beating the 37% probability.

When he didn’t know the probability, it was a matter of whether he got it or not, but in this situation, there was a greater sense of accomplishment.

“Huh?”

Meanwhile, Hajun, who had been facing the Orc head-on, was dumbfounded.

The battle, which had been evenly matched, tilted dramatically in his favor.

Hajun immediately went to assist Yeonghun, and before long, the spear pierced the Orc’s thick neck.

With three Hunters joining the fight, the last remaining Orc couldn’t hold out for long either.

Considering the initial stalemate, the first battle ended somewhat anticlimactically.

In a normal party, they would praise Jeonghyeon for his significant contribution, but the atmosphere was unusual.

Because everyone saw the dagger stuck in the back of one of the Orcs’ heads.

Dan Jongu’s gaze fixed on Jeonghyeon.

“Why are you there?”

“Well, somehow……”

“Why are you there, you bastard!”

Was he angry that his words were blatantly ignored?

Or was he annoyed that a mere unregistered Hunter had taken the credit?

‘Probably both.’

Even though Dan Jongu started to rant and rave, Jeonghyeon just stared at him with a calm gaze.

Anyway, it was true that he had acquired a coin, and objectively, it was also true that Jeonghyeon had made a greater contribution than Jongu.

“I, I almost killed them all with my magic, and a mere unregistered Hunter steals the last hit?”

Anyway, it was satisfying enough that he had thoroughly provoked Jongu.

Jeonghyeon apologized with a grin.

“Oh, I’m sorry. Actually, I bought a new dagger recently. My hands were itching so much……”

“You bastard, are you laughing? Try acting up one more time. You don’t want to be a Hunter in Korea anymore, do you?”

Threats flowed out of his mouth like water.

He must have done this quite a few times.

Hajun and the other Hunters looked as if they were afraid of causing trouble.

It seemed unlikely that he would receive their support.

‘Well, I didn’t intend to get it in the first place.’

He had confirmed that Stealth and Throwing Technique were effective even against Tadan Orcs.

That was enough to achieve his initial goal.

Jeonghyeon picked up Jongu’s bag from the floor, dusted it off, and smiled good-naturedly.

“Now, really! I really won’t do anything and just carry this bag.”

“Ha, this bastard is completely useless…… As expected of someone Cha Yerin recommended. Let’s see you outside.”

Dan Jongu continued to spew out unspeakable insults.

Even the others listening clicked their tongues as if they were fed up, but Jeonghyeon still had a smile on his face.

Because he really wasn’t going to do anything from now on.

He didn’t just mean fighting.

Jeonghyeon was determined to act like a real civilian porter.

Jeonghyeon’s gaze turned to Dan Jongu’s back as he walked ahead, fuming.

‘If this party falls apart, it’s all your fault, Dan Jongu.’

Everyone was equal inside the Gate, regardless of rank and level.

The survival rate increased as much as one’s individual effort.

In other words, a guy who was arrogant like this, relying on his status outside the Gate, didn’t deserve to live.

He might have managed to survive so far, but that was just luck.

With just a slight trigger, his true colors would be revealed.

Originally, Jeonghyeon would have done his best to eliminate variables.

But what power did a civilian porter have?

He just had to focus on protecting his own life.

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The hunt continued sluggishly.

Even though there were no serious crises, compared to the hunts Jeonghyeon had experienced so far, the pace was incredibly slow.

It was no wonder, considering the state of the high-ranking mage who was supposed to be the main damage dealer.

Moreover, he skipped scouting because it was bothersome.

It was a dangerous act, especially when the porter Jeonghyeon was fully aware of the Orcs approaching but kept his mouth shut.

It was the epitome of safety ignorance.

“Kiyoooot!”

Only Yeonghun’s frenzied battle prowess stood out.

‘Ugh, why does that guy have a 39% probability……”

Every time the Orcs were killed at this slow pace, Jeonghyeon couldn’t help but swallow his tears as he saw the probability.

Just like a fox convincing itself that grapes were sour because it couldn’t reach them, Jeonghyeon had to tell himself that those Orcs wouldn’t have dropped coins anyway.

And after a few more rounds of battles and rests,

‘Huh?’

Something caught Jeonghyeon’s senses.

And he realized what it was and smiled slyly.

At this rate, he could give it a try.

Jeonghyeon quickly formulated a plan in his head and spoke to Jongu in a friendly manner.

“Section Chief, I’ve never seen anyone handle mana as well as you.”

It was such a shocking lie that everyone who heard Jeonghyeon’s words choked at the same time.

But Jongu seemed quite pleased and burst into laughter.

“Ehaha! You’ve got a good eye for people. You’re a good guy if you don’t act up.”

Jeonghyeon kept nodding and added subtly.

“That’s why I’m saying this, but when you see the next Orc, wouldn’t it be great to show them a preemptive strike? A demonstration of your skills?”

“Preemptive strike! That’s a very good saying. Great! Let’s all rest for 5 more minutes and start again! When we see the next Orc, I’ll cast a spell first, so everyone step back.”

As expected, his reaction didn’t deviate from Jeonghyeon’s expectations.

‘Let’s see if it goes your way.’

Jeonghyeon’s eyes gleamed.