Solo Leveling: Ragnarok – 16



Episode 16

It was about a year ago that the name of the Hyena Guild became publicly known.

It is said that they were originally back-alley gangsters active in the Gwacheon area but after awakening they exaggerated their past history claiming that they were originally popular gangsters.

It was indeed a shallow bravado but after becoming awakened they committed many real gangster-like acts.

For example making low-level hunters into debt through usury.

In exchange for the interest being forgiven they are thrown into a dungeon and made to work with a pickaxe without pay.

It would be unthinkable today but at the time the Hunter Association had not yet been established so there were no hunter-related laws to prevent their evil deeds.

However while looking into them Suho learned one strange fact.

All of them who were originally just neighborhood gangsters woke up almost at the same time.

Even the location is right here on Mt. Gwanak.

‘Does that make sense?’

Suho felt puzzled.

One day a year ago when a dungeon break occurred on Mt. Gwanak.

As usual the errand boys who came to bury the bodies at Gwanak Mountain on an errand for the gangsters ‘accidentally’ all became awakened.

And they immediately created an organization called the Hyena Guild took control of the Gwanak Mountain field and were making money by mining magic stones.

Even now a year later.

‘It’s too elaborate to be just a coincidence.’

Opinions were still divided about the trigger or cause for ordinary people to awaken their magical powers.

There was talk of it being talent or genetics.

Some even said it was pure luck like winning the lottery or being struck by lightning.

These guesses could all be nonsense or they could all be true.

For some it’s genetics for others it’s luck.

In the end if the opportunity for awakening comes in any way you will gain this ability.

‘In the end it’s called Kebake.’

In that sense the reason the Hyena Guild members awakened seemed to be because they drank the blood of the Fang clan.

In that case it is understandable that he awakened at the same time one day.

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‘Then the problem is that there is a separate canine clan that gave that blood…’

I don’t know if I was lucky or bad but I felt like I would soon find out who the canine clan was.

Because right now a tremendous sense of intimidation was coming out of the gate on my own feet.

[Crrrrrrr….]

Creepy!

The creepy breathing sound of an animal.

The vicious murder contained within shook the air of Gwanaksan Mountain covered in blue fog.

“…!”

Suho’s eyes who were fighting the werewolves turned to the gate due to that blatant and obvious malice.

[Little Lord it is dangerous.]

Ver came up to Suho’s shoulder and whispered urgently.

Ber’s expression which had been in the mood for a walk all along had suddenly lost its composure.

[We must run away from here as quickly as possible. An opponent of this caliber… Little Lord cannot handle it yet!]

But that wasn’t as easy as it sounds.

[‘Skill: Harsh Command’ increases werewolves’ abilities by 50%.]

[As a side effect of ‘Skill: Harsh Command’ werewolves are cursed with insanity.]

“Kyaoooo!”

Suddenly the werewolves Suho was dealing with grew in size and their movements became extremely fast and powerful.

Their madness began to put more pressure on Suho.

“Crunch! Do you think I’ll let you run away!”

“Die die die die die die!”

Chop clap clap!

“Aaaah! “Kill that bastard!”

Chupapot! Quang!

[Little Lord!]

“Tsk!”

Due to the sudden situation wounds began accumulating on Suho’s body at a rapid rate.

[The level of ‘Skill: Tenacity’ has increased!]

[Physical defense +20% → +40%]

It’s good that the skill level has increased but that doesn’t mean the battle has become easier.

-Tsk. I was afraid this would happen so I warned you from the beginning. The closer you get to the sanctuary the more dangerous it is.

Rakan’s fangs looked somewhat unpleasant.

-This energy… It seems that not only relics but also dirty hybrids live here.

“hybrid?”

Suho who had barely cut down a werewolf asked back.

-okay. The great canine clan had numerous tribes that followed. And among them there was one who gave off this dirty energy.

It was right then.

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Cooung.

[Kyaaaaaaa!]

The roar of a vicious beast shook Gwanaksan Mountain.

-…okay. It’s him. Brockie the head of the hyena clan.

At that moment a huge demon appeared outside the gate.

“…!”

Messy mane and spotted patterns.

Sharp teeth that sprout out at will.

A hyena the size of a house appeared.

[Ruthless Commander Brockie]

A red name tag appears above the guy’s head.

The color had one meaning.

That hyena is a monster with a power that Suho cannot dare to handle.

‘…The dungeon boss is alive.’

Suho shivered at the pressure he felt from the guy.

It seems that the Hyena Guild has been intentionally hiding information about this place for a year.

Field-type dungeons with boss mobs are a disaster in themselves.

If other hunters had known this they would not have left this place alone until now.

‘Is this why the guild was named Hyena?’

It was truly absurd.

I wouldn’t have guessed that the hunters who were supposed to hunt the demonic beast were actually calling themselves the demonic beast’s minions.

Moreover they even capture these same humans and offer them up as food?

Loud.

Suho who understood the situation gritted his teeth.

At that sight the giant hyena opened its mouth and yawned.

Then he recognized Rakan’s fangs in Suho’s hand and chuckled.

[Crook? I said I felt a familiar energy. Was it Rakan’s fang?]

-…Brooky.

[What is that like? How did it happen that the relics of the great canine lord were captured by mere humans?]

Rakan’s fangs felt humiliated.

Even at this very moment he is being held by Suho’s hand and being whipped around like crazy but the opponents are the minions of Brocky and the like.

-Your behavior is not easy. Have you lost all your original strength?

[Kihi hihi. Isn’t this the situation for all of you and me as defeated soldiers who have lost their rulers?]

‘It seems like the two of you aren’t close friends.’

Even at this moment Suho was still engaged in a fierce struggle with the werewolves.

The problem is that even if we kill all of them there are still hyenas left.

No matter how much the remnants of the defeated soldiers lost their original strength and became weaker after losing their ruler Suho was much weaker than that.

‘But I have no intention of dying obediently.’

Even in this hopeless situation Suho observed the situation with cool eyes.

Sigh-!

[The werewolf was killed.]

[Number of enemies to kill: 10]

[Number of enemies defeated: 9]

There is now only one werewolf left alive.

But Brocky didn’t even bat an eye at the sight of his minions dying.

[Tsk. Weak guys. I can’t believe I can’t defeat a single human being.]

Rather he laughed at their deaths and made an offer to Rakan’s fang in the guardian’s hand.

[Good. Rakan’s Fang come to me I will kill that human. Since you need a useful tool I will be your new master.]

-Don’t talk nonsense. How dare a mongrel like you become my master? My master is only Rakan.

[But Rakan has already been defeated right?]

-What what? How dare you!

[Kihehe. Don’t be angry. If you are weak you will die. And the one who survives is the strong one. Just like me.]

Rakan’s fangs burst out in anger at the sight of Brockie laughing evilly.

And then he shouted at Suho.

-human being! Kill that guy right now! Drive my blade into the throat of that mongrel who insulted Rakan!

[Kyahahaha! That sounds interesting. If you want to try it give it a try! That weak….]

Before the words were finished Rakan’s fangs rushed out in a straight line from Suho’s hand.

Sigh!

-…!

A cold blade plunged into Brockie’s neck while he was laughing.

[Keh… heh?]

At that moment a bleak voice came out of Brockie’s mouth.

As his field of vision widened he saw Suho.

Suho was standing in a posture with his sword flying and looking in this direction.

With his other hand he grabbed the nape of the remaining werewolf’s neck.

“Are you done?”

Brockie’s eyes widened like crescent moons.

[…He’s a fun guy.]

Even though Rakan’s fangs were stuck in his neck he had a relaxed expression.

[But you can’t kill me with an attack like this…]

“know. “It can still hurt.”

Suho waved his hand.

‘The power of the ruler.’

Hilarious.

‘Turn around.’

At that moment Rakan’s fang which was stuck in Brockie’s neck began rotating on the spot like a drill.

Fiercely.

Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-!

[What?!]

Brockie was startled and struggled at the pain he felt in his neck.

‘Turn around.’

Even more fiercely.

Ku-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-!

[Sigh!]

‘Turn around!’

Even deeper!

[Use ‘Skill: Storm Slash’.]

Quarge!

[Quaaaaaaaaa! This kind of dog-!]

Rakan’s fangs swirl fiercely like a storm and burrow into Brockie’s body!

The more it happened the more Brockie struggled in pain.

-…I liked this guy.

At that moment the sound of Rakan’s canine laughter flowed into Suho.

-But is it really okay if this happens?

No matter what it was it was absolutely impossible to kill Brockie at Suho’s current level.

No matter how much weaker Brocky was than before his regenerative power far exceeded Suho’s attack power.

but.

Isn’t it refreshing?

‘But Rakan has already been defeated right?’

How dare you…!

A servant who insults the death of the great monarch who was his master!

In my mind it was a sin that could not be forgiven even if I beheaded right away!

But the reality is that we have to be satisfied with only causing this much pain.

And the price is ultimately…

[Kaaaaaaaa! You! I’ll kill you-!]

Suho would be the recipient of all of Brockie’s anger.

Kuwaan!

Brockie who had become a wounded animal stomped his feet spewing out ferocious killing.

A force so great that it shakes Mt. Gwanak!

[Kyaaaaa!]

A huge pressure like a rock hit Suho.

It was then.

-…I’m sorry. But I was grateful. For protecting the last pride of the defeated soldiers.

Rakan’s Fang’s determined voice was heard.

Rattling!

[Kruk?!]

Brockie’s body which was trying to trample on Suho temporarily stopped.

[Rakan’s Fang Inooom-! Klaralak!]

Rakan’s fangs which forcibly controlled the movements within the creature’s body urgently shouted to Suho.

-Run away! I’ll do my best to occupy my time here!

however.

Suho who actually had to run away seemed to have no intention of backing down at all.

dump!

Just then the last werewolf breathed his last breath in Suho’s hands.

[Number of enemies defeated: 10]

Then the following messages.

Tiring.

[You have completed ‘Emergency Quest: Defeat Enemies’.]

Tiring.

[Your level has risen!]

Tiring.

[The rewards below are available.]

Reward 1. Ability points +5

Reward 2. Title: ‘Wolf Slayer’

“Accept reward.”

Tiring.

[‘Title: Wolf Slayer’ has been acquired.]

chuck.

Suho picks up the weapon used by werewolves from the floor.

Suho who held two swords in both hands had a flash in his eyes like a hunter.

That moment.

[Title: Wolf Slayer]

This is a title given to hunters who are skilled at catching wolves. All stats increase by 40% when dealing with beast-type monsters.

“The hunt begins.”

Suho’s whole body was engulfed in intense fighting spirit.