Jin-Hyuk and Deok-Gu exited the Association and headed towards Jin-Hyuk's Home .
"Hey , Jin-Hyuk let's spar "
"What ?"
"Let's spar to see who is the strongest "
"Is there a need ? I am definitely the strongest "
"I don't accept "
-sigh- "Okay , let's go to the training ground of the Association"
"Let's go"
"But , first I have to ask the Association President"
Jin-Hyuk called the Association President and said
" Hello , President ?"
"Yes , what is it Jin-Hyuk ssi ?"
"I need to ask for a favor "
"Please tell me "
"Can I borrow the Association Training Ground for 2 hours ?"
"Why suddenly ?"
"Actually , Deok-Gu is asking for a spar between us S-Rankers "
"Haha , you are really something Jin-Hyuk ssi"
"Sorry for disturbing"
"No problem , you can use the training ground "
"Thank You "
"And Jin-Hyuk ssi don't ask every time when you are gonna use the training ground . Show your hunter license and enter "
"Okay , Thank You President"
-beep-
"What did the President say ?"
"Let's Go to the training Facility"
"Yay!!"
Jin-Hyuk and Deok-Gu went to the training facility where there were guards from the Hunter's Association standing in front of the gate
Hmm , the security is indeed tight . Those two are A-Rank Hunters
"Please show us your Id before entering"
Jin-Hyuk and Deok-Gu smiled and gave them their hunter's license . As soon as they saw their license the guards expression changed .
"Sorry , we didn't recognise the S-Ranks of Korea"
"No problem , I am still not famous though " said Jin-Hyuk
"And I awakened just 3 days ago so I am not too popular either " said Deok-Gu
"No no , you both are already famous from being S-Ranks "
"Thank you , Now can we enter ?"
"Yes , of course "
Jin-Hyuk and Deok-Gu took their hunter's license and went in. It was a big hall where there were seats surrounding the arena . It was big enough for atleast 10,000 audience . The arena itself was large and had three doors on their sides . On one door , it was written "Weapon Room" .
Jin-Hyuk and Deok-Gu went towards the weapon room to select their weapons . Jin-Hyuk scanned his license on the scanner next to the door and it opened . Jin-Hyuk went towards the section of the long swords and took a mythril sword .
"Hmm , this looks pretty good " Jin-Hyuk thought
Even though he took his weapon Deok-Gu was still confused as to which weapon is good for him . Jin-Hyuk went towards Deok-Gu and asked
"Why are you so confused ?"
"I don't know which weapon will suit me best "
"Wait a moment , I am selecting one for you"
Jin-Hyuk roamed around the weapon hall once and took out a small dagger from the Dagger section
-Ti-ting
-[Skill : Eye Of Gluttony(SSS)] activated
-WEAPON : DAGGER
-RANK : A
-EFFECTS : Damage Resistance +30%
Physical Attack Damage +20%
Jin-Hyuk handed the dagger to Deok-Gu and told him to use it . Deok-Gu was confused at first but when he used the dagger he felt an unusual familiarity with the weapon . It seemed like he is used to using daggers for fights .
Jin-Hyuk and Deok-Gu came to the arena and stood opposite to each other at a distance of about 10 metres . Jin-Hyuk said
" I am telling you the rules . We can use any skills we want and the winner will be decided on the basis of fighting . If the weapon leaves the hand or the other person gets exhausted the other person will win. Understood ?"
"Understood "
"Let's begin "
Deok-Gu charged towards Jin-Hyuk with full speed but Jin-Hyuk smirked and activated his skill
-Ti-ting
-[Skill : Glacier Formation (EX) ] activated
Jin-Hyuk froze the ground and formed an ice spike in Deok-Gu's path . He managed to dodge it but Jin-Hyuk was already ready with a hundred ice spikes which he launched towards Deok-Gu at full speed . Deok-Gu dodged each one of them but he was slightly bruised in some places . Deok-Gu launched himself towards Jin-Hyuk but as he was about to hit him Jin-Hyuk disappeared .
-Ti-ting
-[Skill : Sword Demon King's Steps (SSS)] activated
Jin-Hyuk said "You are fast but it's still not enough to catch me"
-Ti-ting
-[Skill : Grave Of Swords (SSS)] activated
Jin-Hyuk jumped towards Deok-Gu and started to slash him from every side but Deok-Gu dodged and blocked trying his best to free himself from Jin-Hyuk's grasp . Deok-Gu's senses were heightened and he was able to dodge most of the attacks . Deok-Gu managed to form some distance between them .
-Ti-ting
-[Skill : HellFlame(EX)] activated
Jin-Hyuk launched a ball of purple-blue fire towards Deok-Gu which he barely managed to dodge . As soon as Deok-Gu dodged and leaped sideways to avoid the fireball he saw Jin-Hyuk standing exactly in front of him and pointed his sword towards Deok-Gu's neck just 5 inches away .
"Bingo!!" Jin-Hyuk exclaimed as he sheathed his sword
"Looks like the winner is decided "
-sigh- " You win Jin-Hyuk"
Suddenly , they both heard a clapping sound from above . Both were startled for a second before looking up and saw Cha Seol-Ah sitting in the audience gallery . Cha Seol-Ah got up and jumped inside the arena and landed in front of Jin-Hyuk
"What are you doing here Seol-Ah ?"
"Whoa , Seol-Ah at first meeting ?" Deok-Gu exclaimed surprised
"This is not exactly our first meeting , we went to a A-Rank dungeon together along with the team 1 of Dawn Guild just this morning"
"That's right . So can I call u Jin-Hyuk oppa from now ?"
"Sure , why not ?" said Jin-Hyuk
"So , why are u here ?"
"When I heard that 2 S-Ranks will be facing each other I wasn't able to control my excitement "
"Oh , so did u watch the full fight ?"
"Yeah"
"Hey , don't forget about me " frowned Deok-Gu
"Right , Seol-Ah I have some matters to discuss with u . Are u free right now ?"
"Yeah , I have something on my schedule but that can be prosponed "
"Good , come with me"
Jin-Hyuk and Deok-Gu entered the weapons room again and kept their weapons in their place and came outside . They three exited the training facility as they headed towards the café near the training facility . They entered and took a table . Jin-Hyuk ordered coffee for the three of them and sat on the table beside Deok-Gu .
"I want to discuss about our mission and our next course of action for now " Jin-Hyuk said
"Please continue Jin-Hyuk oppa"
"I want this matter to stay here only and no one except the three will know about this information"
"Right" said Cha Seol-Ah
"Done" said Deok-Gu
"I want to ask a question to Seol-Ah first "
"Huh !? S-Sure please continue"
"Seol-Ah how is your guildmaster ? I mean his nature"
"H-He is pretty nice to all the members of the guild espaically his wife the vice guildmaster"
"Did u ever sense any hostility from him or bloodlust ?"
"No , he doesn't get angry often"
"Just as I suspected" thought Jin-Hyuk
"Do u perhaps know his skills or the type he usually uses ?"
"He goes to dungeons rarely but he uses flames if he does . So , I think he is a mage"
"Don't mind if the news I am telling u catches u off-guard . But I think your guild is related to the Demonic Humans "
This statement really caught Cha Seol-Ah off-guard for a few seconds
"W-Why do u think that ?"
"Your GuildMaster uses flames but do you know what his actual skills is ?"
"Actual skill ??"
"Yes , he is a Necromancer "
"What ??"
"Yes , the president said that these demonic humans are also necromancers "
"Y-Yeah I remember . But this is unbelievable "
"I will ask for a favor from you "
"W-What ?"
"Please keep the guildmaster in your sight for as long as possible . Specially during night "
"O-Okay , no problem"
"Hey , I want to say something" said Deok-Gu
Both of them forgot about the presence of Deok-Gu for few minutes
"What ?" said Jin-Hyuk
"My role in this mission ?"
"I told u that u are way less experienced for this mission . So I have to train u for atleast this week "
"Okay , I don't mind" said Deok-Gu with an immature expression
"Seol-Ah , please watch over the guildmaster for this week . If u find anything useful inform me "
"Alright , oppa"
"Now , let's head back "
Jin-Hyuk , Cha Seol-Ah and Kim Deok-Gu exited the café as Seol-Ah headed towards her guild Jin-Hyuk and Deok-Gu continued their way towards Jin-Hyuk's home .