Chapter 45: System Armour Is Real

Chapter 45: System Armour Is Real!

Note: I am sorry for not uploading for two days, I actually was frustrated with WN.

I wrote a 2.7k long chapter, but when I uploaded it. It wasn't uploaded but disappear. Like mf, I came home from my school. Then used one and half hours too write a chapter. But, when I uploaded it a error occurred. Completing deleting my chapter! Like da fuck!

[PN: It hasn't happened to me only once.]

Words: 2.6 k

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[Outside the Dungeon]

"Grrr! How long is it going to take, for him to clear this Dungeon!" Baek Yoonho grunted, he had arrived here. Immediately, after receiving the call from Chief Ahn.

After arriving, he tried checking the Gate. But unlike a normal Gate, you can't estimate what rank Dungeon's a Red-Gate have.

When, he heard from Chief Ahn. That three guests have also entered the Gate. Where he was alittle relieved hearing Alard was one of those guest that have entered the Gate. But still warned Chief Ahn, too not let other enter there Guild's Dungeon.

*Screeech!

When, A black luxurious car arrived infront of the scene... Gaining the attention of everyone, including Baek Yoonho.

"What the hell? What's going on here? I'm pretty sure this was supposed to be C-rank Gate... Did an A-rank Gate appeared or something?" questioned a man, getting out of the car.

He was a large and muscular man with a cruel smile and black hair in a buzz cut. He wore a red t-shirt and gray jeans with a gold chain around his neck.

"What's big shot from the White Tiger Guild doing here?" the man once again asked, carrying a grin. Chief Woo Jinchul walking behind him.

"Hwang Dongsoo!" Baek Yoonho exclaimed. When, he saw the man.

"Wha.. That's..!"

"H, Hwang Dongsoo! An S-rank Hunter of American Scavenger Guild!"

"It's been awhile, Baek Yoonho." Hwang Dongsoo greeted with a wide grin in his face.

"What are you doing here in Korea..?" Baek Yoonho asked seriously.

"Made a quick visit to take care of some business. Never thought I'd run into you here. Small world, eh?" Hwang said, he slipped both of his hand inside his pocket.

"Just answer my damn question. You're supposed to be in the states. What business to you have in Korea? What are you doing in my turf?" Baek Yoonho said. His hair turning from orange too white, his eyes changing into slit. It shined bright yellow.

"The White Tiger Guild's turf? I'd actually like to ask you something myself. Did that lame Hunter join the White Tiger Guild? What were you thinking, man? Why did you recruit an E-rank loser?" Hwang Dongsoo asked.

"E-rank? Who are you talking about?" Baek Yoonho asked. Though, a E-rank Hunter named Sung Jinwoo did entered his mind. Chief Ahn had his eyes on him.

"I'm talking about Sung Jinwoo, who just entered that Gate."

'Sung Jinwoo? How does Hwang Dongsoo know him, too?!' Baek Yoonho exclaimed inwardly. He really didn't knew, what was so special about Sung Jinwoo.

"You came all the way here for Sung Jinwoo? What business do you have with him?" Baek asked curiously.

"None of your concern. I'm just trying to have some fun." Hwang said, turning toward Red-Gate. While, Baek resisted his urge to smack down Hwang. He didn't wanted to fight if possible with Hwang in his turf. He knew a battle between two S-rank Hunters won't do anything good to the landscape they fight in.

"Oh! Now, That I think about it. Sung Jinwoo isn't a member of White Tiger Guild, right?" Hwang Dongsoo suddenly exclaimed, his eyes beaming red.

"Then why did he enter that Gate?" Hwang asked in threating tone.

"He's an old acquaintance of mine. He asked if he could participate in a C-rank raid. That paid well, and in return I couldn't turn him down." Chief Ahn said truthfully, when his neck was immediately choked by a rough force.

"So, You are the reason. I couldn't met with that loser, huh?" Hwang said, he grabbed Chief Ahn by his neck.

*Clasp!

"Hwang Dongsoo. Let go of my employee." Baek Yoonho said, immediately grabbing Hwang wrist.

"Oy! Did you just give me an order?" Hwang Dongsoo asked enraged. His veins popping from his forehead.

"Yeah! What are you gonna do?" Baek Yoonho said, his power bursting in form of aura. Entire ground trembled violently.

"Not bad." Hwang said, releasing his own power. Both of there aura colliding against each other. Chief Woo Jinchul getting ready too risk his life to stop there fight.

When...

*Boooooom!

"Master! Where is my Master!" an feminine voice sounded, full of hostility.

All... Baek Yoonho, Hwang Dongsoo, Chief Woo Jinchul and everyother looking toward the sky. There eye widening in shock and terror.

In the sky. They saw a bewitching demonic lady. She was purple skinned, sharp claws sprouting from her fingers, two gigantic horns on her forehead. She had two demonic wings behind her, terrifying red eyes. She wore a one piece dress, that showed her huge cleavage and long legs, her tail stood erect.

:Nakia 2nd Form:

"Ms. Nakia." feeling similar mana of Nakia coming from the lady infront of him. Chief Jinchul exclaimed.

"W, What! She is that girl beside Mr. Alard?" Baek Yoonho shouted. He didn't knew the girl of that day could be this powerful.

"Nakia? That girl is a Hunter?" Hwang exclaimed loudly. He was completely suppressed by this lady infront of him. He in his all life, was only suppressed by his Guild master.

"You worms, Answer my question! Where's my Master!" Nakia demanded answer. Her power bursting more forcefully.

Actually, She was sleeping soundly in her bed. When, suddenly she couldn't feel her master presence. She immediately used her authority as one of Alard dependents to search for him. But, she couldn't sense him.

Even if Alard was inside a Dungeon. She could feel alittle bit of his presence. But, Alard was vanished completely.

Then quickly, heading toward the place. Wherever, Alard was before vanishing. There she felt two hostile energies colliding each other.

"Ms.Nakia. Calm you anger, Mr. Alard is inside a Red Gate." Chief Jinchul immediately asked. While, Baek Yoonho and Hwang Dongsoo were being suppressed by Nakia Blood Art.

"Inside that thing?" Nakia questioned, looking toward the Red Gate. She transformed into blood. Next second, she arrives infront of the Red Gate.

Sniff! Sniff!

"This Gate is weird. This Dungeon is pretty abnormal then other Gates." Nakia exclaimed, when she could now feel alittle of her master energy from inside the Gate.

"You car guy. Explain me, what this Gate is." Nakia then asked, looking at Chief Jinchul. When, her purple skin turned into normal, regaining her beautiful human form.

"I.."

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[Inside Red Gate]

*Slash!

"Cling! Clang!

*Boom!

*Stab!

*Chomp!

There was a huge battle between shadows and ice elves. Baruka, the warlord of Ice elves and Sung Jinwoo, the monarch of shadows clashed against each other.

*Clang!

"Keke! You are amusing. My name is Baruka... What is yours?" Baruka asked with wide grin. He slashed his dagger against Jinwoo.

"Sung Jinwoo." Jinwoo then replied, he carried a cold face.

Whooosh!

Sung Jinwoo tried cutting down Baruka, from his head to toe. But, Baruka easily dodged his attack with his new received power.

Baruka after drinking Alard blood. His strength, defense, agility, vision and pretty much everything increased. He could feel, he could even fight and win against his father is he were too be alive.

*Clink!

When both of there daggers collided. Sung Jinwoo then used his left knee to kick Baruka. When, Baruka immediately blocked it with his palm. Before slamming down Jinwoo, with a slap in his face.

*Boom!

Sung Jinwoo head buried down too snow. When, Baruka tried stabbing Jinwoo. When, suddenly a Shadow appeared infront of Jinwoo, blocking Baruka dagger strike with it's own sword.

It was a large knight with a light purple glow, jet-black armor covering him from head to toe, a tattered black cape, and a long red hair-like ornament extending out of the back of his helmet.

"Kekeke, Interesting." Baruka laughed, he had a wide grin in his face. Then immediately kicking Igris, The Shadow Knight in its guts.

*Grip!

Igris, swiftly grabbed Baruka legs. The taking his sword, he slashed toward Baruka.

"Kekekekeke! This is what I wanted!" Baruka laughed loudly. He then wildly began to slash his dagger against Igris Sword. Igris using his sword to block and attack Baruka attacks. They both clashed against each other, Baruka completely overwhelming Igris.

"Cough! Cough! Igris, Hold him for abit." Jinwoo said, peeking toward the dead body of Kim Chul. That was laying on the ground.

Shifting toward the corpse. Sung Jinwoo placed his hand infront of the corpse. He spoke...

"Arise."

"Aaaaaaargh!" with a loud roar sounded. Darkness engulfing the corpse, a shadow waked up from the corpse.

"Looks like you have grown even bigger." Jinwoo said, a holographic notification appearing infront of him, that only he could see.

"Kim Chul... No, You're Tank, So... From now on, Your name will be Iron." Jinwoo said.

*Boom!

When, the entire ground trembled. Baruka completely obliterating Igris, Jinwoo noticed his entire shadow army also getting defeated. Sung Jinwoo turned alittle nervous. He have never gotten himself into such place, after getting his system.

"Kekeke, You think you can defeat me with this measly shadows." Baruka laughed, showing his white teeths. He mockingly looked at Jinwoo.

When, Sung Jinwoo suddenly found Baruka face similar with the smiley Stone Statue he encountered that day.

*Grip

'I promised myself. I will never be powerless like I was at that day. I will never be powerless again.' Sung Jinwoo exclaimed inwardly. Standing up, Igris and Iron stood beside him. His shadow armies also appearing behind him.

"Kekeke!"

"Kakakahah"

The entire Ice elves army laughed, seeing the Shadows retreating. They all also walked behind Baruka.

"Iron." Sung Jinwoo muttered, looking toward Iron.

"Raaaah!" Iron roared, provoking entire Ice elves.

"Keke, I see another amusing fellow had joined the fight." Baruka laughed. His eyes turning red.

"Receive my strike." Baruka said, leaping toward Sung Jinwoo. Both Iron and Igris walked infront of Jinwoo protecting him.

*Clank!

Iron raised his shield, blocking Baruka attack. When Baruka used his left fist to punch the shield, breaking it in the second. Then smashing Iron face. The shadow's head was bursted open, soon regenerating back.

*Swoosh!

*Stab! *Stab!

When, Igris sprinted toward Baruka. He stabbed his sword two times toward Baruka.

Baruka easily dodged them, when Iron appeared behind him. All Ice Elves already having defeated Shadow Soldiers, soon rushed too fight with Igris and Iron.

'Urgh, My mana is empty now! I can't regenerate them! Is this the end?' Sung Jinwoo exclaimed. He was now 90% sure he could loose, but he wasn't someone who will die without a fight. He will strive forward! He will fight until his last breath.

Then, turning toward Han Song-Yi.

"I am sorry. I brought you here, too show how dangerous a Hunter's life is. I guess, It really is dangerous, isn't. it?." Sung Jinwoo said, when all of Hunters behind him were stunned with his word.

'I will fight till end.' Sung Jinwoo said to himself, when suddenly a message popped infront of him.

[Notice]

[You have failed to complete your daily quest. You will be transferred to the "Penalty Zone" for an alloted amount of time.]

'Huh!? What?! But I was sure. I did my daily quest today though?' Jinwoo exclaimed, he was sure he had completed today's quest. When suddenly something hit him hard! He looked at Han Song-Yi, and remembered if he disappeared. This Ice Slayers will kill them.

'No!!'

"Escape! Song-Yi and you lots!"

*Rumble!

Suddenly, Jinwoo body began to turn blurry.

When, Alard who was hiding in darkness. Waiting for his plan too succeed, immediately felt Sung Jinwoo presence getting weak.

'No! This can't be! Is system helping him get away from this trouble?!' Alard exclaimed, he immediately used his full power teleporting right infront of Sung Jinwoo.

Alard now couldn't use his full power, because he forcefully used his power to leap toward Jinwoo. So, he used every single amount of power he could manipulate and attacked Sung Jinwoo with a punch.

*Baaam!

*Booooooomm!

The entire ground burst open. The entire ground was destroyed by Alard power punch, a huge hole appearing in the ground. Entire trees and snows being obliterated in the path of Alard punch.

'Damn it! Damn it! Damn it! That damn Architect!' Alard cursed. He was completely infuriated. He originally planned to place Jinwoo in an life threating situation, and let force Ashborn to descend for protecting Sung Jinwoo.

And, from what he read about Solo Leveling. He knew Architect wasn't in favour of Sung Jinwoo. So, he never imagined Architect helping Sung Jinwoo.

"Mr. Alard!? Wh, What are you doing here?" when Park Heejin asked, the next second her entire body bursted open. Her blood floated in the air, quickly being devoured by Alard.

(A/N: R.I.P Park Heejin.)

"Kyaaa!" Song-Yi shouted in horror.

"Shut up, brat!" Alard said, he was in complete rage. He then killing all Hunters in a second.

"Ma.. Master?" Baruka spoke, only to be glared by Alard two pair of deadly eyes.

"Shut it." Alard said, the next second. Entire Ice elves died, there heart getting squeezed too death.

*Shoooom!

When, A Gate appeared infront of Alard.

'Cheh!' Alard then walked through his gate. Immediately, someone embracing him.

"Master! You scared me! I thought you died, when I couldn't feel your presences. Hmph! You didn't told me there were Gates, that can block our connection." Nakia said, giving a cute pout. When, Alard heard her low voice.

"You can't leave me alone now, Master. You promised me afterall."

"Mr. Alard!? What happened to the Strike Squad? What are you only getting out from the Gate?" Baek Yoonho said. When, Alard noticed Hwang Dongsoo.

'I don't want to waste my time with them.' Alard thought, using his Sharingan. He manipulated everyone memories - Alard cleared the Dungeon. Everyone returned from the Dungeon alive. Then they all forgot who the Hunters were that actually participated this Gate later on -.

"Thank you, Mr. Alard. For protecting my Guild members from Red Gate. I will forever be grateful too your" Baek Yoonho then said, quickly talking with illusory Park Heejin.

When, Baek Yoonho also walked away. He came here to kill Putin, and now Putin has died in Dungeon (according to Hwang memory). He didn't need to stay here.

"I will be taking my leave then, Mr. Alard and Ms. Nakia." Chief Jinchul said, bowing his head. He escorted Hwang Dongsoo.

"Lets head home." Alard then said, groping Nakia ass roughly.

"Ahh~! Master is so rough." Nakia moaned. Soon, both teleporting away.

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[Penalty Zone]

'No! No! I have too quickly finish this penalty. Please Song-Yi hold on. I hope, this Ice creatures won't kill them until I finish the penalty.' Song Jinwoo prayed. He actually survived Alard punch from early, only because of his armour and S-rank Knight Helmet he got from Job-change Quest.

Now, fighting head on against the Poisoned-Toothed Giant Desert Centipedes.

*Slash!

*Stab! *Stab!

"Khrii!"

Soon, Three hours passed by. When Sung Jinwoo received a notification.

[Notice]

[Penalty Quest: Survival]

-Goal: Survive for the allotted amount of time

Allotted Time: 3 hours

Time left: 0 hours, 0 minutes, 3 seconds.

*Swooosh!

[Ding! "Penalty Quest" has been completed]

"Urgh!" Jinwoo grunted with the rough landing. When, he was in disbelieve.

He couldn't feel the cold. He couldn't see the snows, trees or Ice creatures.

Looking around. He soon found out, he was outside his apartment.

'W..What?! Th.. This can't be'

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