Jinhyuk had one month before he challenged a C-Class Dungeon.
That wasn't a lot of time.
He needed a proper training plan—not just random fights.
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Training Goals for the Month:
1. Physical Strength & Endurance – His weak body had always been his biggest problem. He had to fix that.
2. Combat Skills – Dodging and running away wouldn't be enough in a C-Class dungeon. He needed to fight.
3. Skill Mastery – His illusions were powerful, but he barely knew how to use them.
4. Dungeon Survival Skills – Real battles weren't like training. He had to survive in a dungeon alone.
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Week 1: Fixing His Body
Jinhyuk gritted his teeth as he lifted a heavy training log.
> "Hnghh—!"
His arms shook. His body screamed in pain.
> "Too weak." Instructor Baek shook his head. "You're still moving like a sickly old man."
> "S-Shut up…" Jinhyuk forced himself to complete another set.
Baek sighed.
> "Alright, kid. Since you're determined, I'll train you properly."
> Wait—he wasn't already training properly?!
Baek tossed a 50 kg vest at Jinhyuk.
> "From now on, wear this every day. Don't take it off."
Jinhyuk's face paled.
> "E-Every day?"
Baek smirked.
> "And—since your legs are weak, you're gonna run up stairs every morning."
Jinhyuk almost collapsed just hearing that.
> "C-Can I get a discount on the training fees…?"
> "No."
> "...Damn it."
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Week 2: Combat Training
Jinhyuk stood in the training ring, facing a fellow hunter.
A D-Class sword user.
> "You ready?"
Jinhyuk nodded.
The opponent rushed in.
Jinhyuk dodged the first slash, barely avoiding it—
But the second caught his shoulder.
> "Ack—!"
> "Focus!" Baek shouted from the sidelines.
Jinhyuk gritted his teeth.
He activated [Bloodmoon Predator]—his vision sharpened, and his movements became smoother.
The next strike came—he dodged faster.
> Alright, I'm adapting!
Then—he tried using an illusion.
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[Skill Activated: Lord of Illusions]
[Small-scale illusion deployed.]
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Jinhyuk cast a false shadow behind his opponent.
For a split second, the sword user hesitated—thinking an enemy was behind him.
Jinhyuk punched him in the gut.
> "Ugh!"
> It worked!
Jinhyuk grinned.
Baek watched with interest.
> This kid learns fast…
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Week 3: Dungeon Survival Simulation
Jinhyuk was thrown into an abandoned training dungeon.
> "Survive for five days," Baek said. "No food. No weapons. Use your skills."
Jinhyuk's face fell.
> "...Are you trying to kill me?"
Baek smirked.
> "You'll thank me later."
> No, I won't…
Jinhyuk spent the next five days in hell.
> Day 1: Learned how to track small animals.
Day 2: Created illusionary fire to scare off a wild beast.
Day 3: Discovered how to use illusions to mask his presence.
Day 4: Barely survived an ambush from goblins.
Day 5: Developed a new stealth technique.
When he emerged, he had lost 5 kg and looked half-dead.
Baek patted his back.
> "Congrats. You're not useless anymore."
Jinhyuk collapsed.
> "T-Thanks…?"
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Week 4: Final Tests
Jinhyuk sparred with three opponents at once.
His illusions confused them.
His speed let him dodge better.
His stamina lasted longer.
And his combat skills—finally looked decent.
Baek nodded in approval.
> "You're finally ready for a C-Class Dungeon."
Jinhyuk smiled.
> "Then let's do it."
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Name: Im Taesuk
Age: 42
Class: D-Class Hunter (Same as Jinhyuk)
Appearance: A rugged middle-aged man with short, graying hair, a stubble-covered face, and tired but determined eyes. His build is sturdy, but years of overwork have left him with injuries.
Weapon: A rusty longsword, well-maintained despite its age.
Personality: Hardworking, kind, and determined. He has no talent, but his experience and survival instincts make him reliable.
Background:
A former factory worker who awaken as hunter to support his wife and and daughter.
His family is barely surviving on the earnings from D-Class dungeon raids.
Decided to challenge a C-Class dungeon, even though he knows the risks.
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Jinhyuk stretched his shoulders as he arrived at the meeting point for his first C-Class dungeon raid.
As he glanced around, he noticed the usual hunters—confident, well-armed, and strong.
And then… he saw him.
A middle-aged man with ragged armor and a worn-out sword.
His stance was steady, but his face showed deep exhaustion.
> A D-Class hunter?
Jinhyuk frowned.
> Why would another D-Class hunter be here?
Before he could ask, the man walked up to him with a friendly smile.
> "Hey, kid. First time in a C-Class dungeon?"
Jinhyuk nodded.
> "Yeah. And you?"
The man chuckled.
> "Same. For me kid "
He extended his hand.
> "Name's Im Taesuk. Let's try to survive together, yeah?"
Jinhyuk shook his hand, noticing the rough callouses.
This was a man who had worked hard his entire life.
Jinhyuk smiled back.
> "Jinhyuk. Let's do our best."
As the C-Class dungeon portal glowed before them, the two underdogs stepped forward—knowing that for them, failure meant more than just death.