Swordmaster Healer Chapter 105

Chapter 105

Chapter 35 – Crumbling Winter Wind (2)

TL: Boko

Editor: Frost

Sung Joon drew his mana and increased his synchronization rate .

“Your synchronization rate is at 45%!” Rishubalt reported . As his synchronization grew, a part of his stamina and mana were replenished .

“You can now use a restrained Tempest Sword . And with a portion of the Gale Sword’s restraints lifted, the sword winds that accompany the lunge have increased to fifty . ”

“So what happens if I use the Tempest Sword right now? How many sword winds will there be?” Sung Joon asked . The Gale Sword was a lunge that unleashed sword winds in front, but the Tempest Sword was a technique that unleashed those sword winds in all directions .

Compared to the Illusionary Sword Dance which rained down illusionary swords, swords which were more powerful than sword winds, the Tempest Sword could be considered a technique one level lower than it .

“You can unleash around two hundred sword winds . ”

“Then, Gale Sword would be better for a focused attack . ”

“I agree . ”

Tempest Sword created more sword winds than Gale Sword, but because it also unleashed those sword winds everywhere, using Gale Sword was more effective if he wanted to aim for a single spot .  

‘I’d like to try out the Tempest Sword, but I can’t waste my mana right now . ’

There were plenty of opportunities to try out the Tempest Sword . Although a synchronization rate of 45% felt far off, if he diligently went through the dungeons, he thought he’d quickly reach that synchronization rate .

“Other worlder! What are you scheming!?”

As soon as the Winter Sovereign roared, a winter wind blew, filled with ice blades . Seeing that, Sung Joon smirked .

“Gale Sword . ”

The lunge and the accompanying sword winds blew away the winter wind . Sung Joon didn’t stop there; he used his high-speed movement and simultaneously leaped, advancing right in front of the Winter Sovereign .

The Winter Sovereign couldn’t track his movements at all, now that his synchronization had reached 45% .

“H-How…!?”

The Winter Sovereign was shocked at Sung Joon’s sudden increase in speed . Its shield was already in tatters due to Sung Joon’s Illusionary Sword, so it instead raised its mana .

‘Aura armor?’

Although aura armor was weaker than an aura shield in terms of defense, it was capable of defending the entire body . And since it’s aura, the sword winds couldn’t inflict damage to it easily .

However, he had a solution to an issue like this .

‘I’ll use Illusionary Sword first, and then use Gale Sword…!’

The mana consumption would be huge, but he had mana to spare since his synchronization rate increase had replenished a portion of his mana and stamina .

“Illusionary…”

“I won’t fall for that again!” the Winter Sovereign yelled . Several hundreds of ice spears were manifested in his path .

‘Is this high-rank magic?’

It wasn’t aura, but the spears were covered with sharp mana .

“This is the end!”

The Winter Sovereign was sure that this attack would fatally injure Sung Joon . The several hundred ice spears rained down upon him at a short distance and it was close to impossible to dodge them .

However, the relaxed smile upon Sung Joon’s face didn’t falter .

“Shield . ”

He spoke the activation words, activating ‘Dragon’s Protection’, and a powerful barrier was manifested, protecting Sung Joon .  

The shield formed from an S-rank item was powerful . The several hundreds of ice spears couldn’t pierce through the barrier . The Winter Sovereign fell into despair when he saw the several hundred ice spears crash into the barrier and weakly fall onto the ground .

As soon as all the ice spears crashed onto the ground, Sung Joon channeled his mana once more, and opened his mouth .

“Illusionary Sword . ”

“N-No!”

Thirty one illusionary swords attacked the Winter Sovereign . Because the illusionary swords were coated in aura, they tore through the aura armor .

As soon as he exhausted all of his illusionary swords, the facial section of the aura armor was shattered . The Winter Sovereign was relieved that they didn’t inflict any damage, but Sung Joon’s attack wasn’t finished yet .

“Gale Sword . ”

He aimed his sharp lunge, accompanied by dozens of sword winds at its facial region .

“AH!”

The dozens of sword winds brutally cut the Winter Sovereign’s face, and it yelled in agony . Blood spewed through the chilled air .

A puddle of blood had gathered onto the floor .

‘H-How can this be…!?’ the Winter Sovereign thought . Its reddened vision saw Sung Joon’s sword lunging towards it . It felt like it would die .

Sung Joon precisely burrowed his sword into the middle of the Winter Sovereign’s forehead .

Thud!

The now dead Winter Sovereign weakly fell and the ground shook as if there had been an earthquake . Sung Joon landed softly and raised his left hand .

“Absorb,” he said, absorbing the mana and stamina .

“Your normal synchronization rate has increased to 42%,” Rishubalt reported . Eventually, Sung Joon released the tension in his body as he recognized that the battle was over; as soon as his transcendence was released, he was afflicted with pain .

“Ugh!”

Sung Joon stumbled and groaned in agony . He saw a group of monsters that had discovered him and were advancing on his position . However, he wasn’t worried .

Since the Winter Sovereign, who acted as the warp gate, was now dead, the other monsters would soon lose their mana supply and would be unsummoned .

Sure enough, a sound resonated, and the monsters advancing upon Sung Joon were unsummoned . Seeing that, Sung Joon was relieved, but the pain wouldn’t stop .

Because he had unreasonably raised his synchronization rate to 45%, he was afflicted with a sharp and cruel pain that he hadn’t felt thus far .

“H-Heal…!”

He hastily used his Heal . The pain lessened slightly, but he knew that his Heal wouldn’t reduce the duration of the pain .

“U-Ugh!”

His sight began to turn dark . It felt like he’d faint right then and there, but he did his best keep hold of his fading consciousness .

The monsters were unsummoned, but he couldn’t afford to be careless .

“Someone is coming,” Rishubalt reported . When the pain lessened after two hours, he felt a presence approach him .

“Rishubalt . It seems like it’s the Alpha One Team, but you never know, so I’m counting on you to scout for me . ”

“I understand . ”

“I’m counting on you . ”

Eventually, Rishubalt returned after scouting for ten minutes .

“It’s Na Joon Yeol and the Alpha One Team . It seems like they’ll arrive within five minutes,” Rishubalt reported . Just as Sung Joon expected, the ones approaching were Na Joon Yeol and the Alpha One Team . Since they weren’t his enemies, he could feel relieved .

A short while later, he saw Hunters push through the forest .

“Team Leader! There’s someone here! It seems like it’s the S-rank Hunter, Mr . Kang Sung Joon, though?”

The first three who showed up must’ve been reconnaissance as they looked back and yelled loudly . Then, the other Hunters and Joon Yeol appeared .

He heard that the Alpha One Team was originally composed of thirty team members, but he only saw twenty Hunters in total .

‘The Alpha One Team’s losses aren’t small . ’

But this wasn’t the time to be thinking of such things . Joon Yeol approached him .

But this wasn’t the time to be thinking of such things . Joon Yeol approached him .

“Did you kill the Winter Sovereign by yourself?”

“Yes, somehow…”

“Impressive . Anyway, are you injured?”

“No . I’m just exhausted because I used too much mana . ”

As time passed, the pain lessened significantly . He felt that the pain would completely subside within an hour .

“I heard that the Alpha Two Team as well as the Alpha Three Team got on the helicopters and returned to headquarters just a little while ago . You can relax . ”

Joon Yeol thought he might be curious and told him about the state of the Alpha Two and Alpha Three Teams . Then, he called a helicopter, and they went back to headquarters together .

When they were about to land on the airfield, the pain from Sung Joon’s synchronization rate had completely disappeared .

“Are you alright now?”

Seeing his complexion become healthier, Na Joon Yeol asked .

“Yes, I feel a lot better after resting for a bit,” Sung Joon replied, and turned his attention to outside of the window . He could see the airfield . Eventually, the Chinook helicopter landed completely and the rear door opened .

Cha Hyun was waiting for him at the airfield, and he waved his hand once he noticed Sung Joon had disembarked from the helicopter .

“Mr . Kang Sung Joon!”

“Team Leader Im? You’re safe,” Sung Joon said happily, and faced Cha Hyun .

“That’s what I’d like to say . It’s a relief that you’ve come back safe and sound . ”

“But what’s the matter?”

“I came to report on the matter of your reward, as well as on Alpha Two Team’s losses . While you were enroute, we were contacted by Alpha Team One and they stated that you weren’t injured, so I came here immediately,” Cha Hyun said, and Sung Joon nodded his head . The faster they settled things, the better .

“For starters, no one on Alpha Two Team died,” Cha Hyun reported . It seemed as though none of his team died after breaking away from them . The fact that there were no deaths meant that Jang Hoon and Shin Chul who each faced a group of monsters had survived .

“So it seems that Mr . Park Jang Hoon and Mr . Yoo Shin Chul are safe, as well . ”

“Yes, but their injuries were severe so they’re currently receiving treatment in the infirmary . I just checked, and they’re in the same hospital room . Would you like to visit them?”

Sung Joon nodded his head and replied, “I’ll listen to your report while we’re travelling to the infirmary . ”

They might be in the same guild someday, so showing his face sounded like a good idea .

If he didn’t go to the infirmary, he’d have to listen to Cha Hyun’s report standing anyway, and it felt as though he would be wasting time that way, so he hated that option .

“I’ll take you to the infirmary . ”

Cha Hyun began leading him to the infirmary and opened his mouth to continue his explanation .

Cha Hyun began leading him to the infirmary and opened his mouth to continue his explanation .

“In terms of your reward, the magic stone collection team is currently travelling to the scene . ”

In dungeons, the Hunters personally collected the magic stones, but because the battle was prioritized over all other matters in a Raid, when the Raid was finished, the collection team would move on site . Of course, stashing some magic stones along the way is illegal, so the issue was regulated .

“How much do you think I’ll be paid?”

“We don’t know for sure yet . However, considering the amount of magic stones from this large-scale Raid… adding on the additional reward, as well as taking down the Boss, you should receive at least $300 million . ”

It was a satisfying result .

“This is all I have to report . We’ve arrived at the infirmary just in time . I’ll take you to the hospital room . ”

“Thank you for all your hard work . ”

Cha Hyun led Sung Joon all the way to the hospital room . Eventually, Sung Joon entered the hospital room .

 

 

Within a secret room where nothing could be seen, there was nothing but a monitor set up on the wall and turned on . Then, the man who was watching the monitor showed himself .

On the monitor, a middle-aged man was sitting on a comfortable looking leather chair .

“I’m the Head of Delta, Louis . I heard you were looking for me, Director . ”

“I’m the Director of the Central Hunter Bureau, Felix . ”

The Central Hunter Bureau was based in America and was responsible for every matter regarding Hunters . They were one of the organizations in America that held the most power .

“It’s been a long time since you’ve contacted me through a secret room . Is there an important enough matter that requires particular instructions?”

“This order is your top priority . ”

“This the second time I’ve received an order that’s top priority . I take it as an honor as the representative of Head of Delta . ”

The Central Hunter Bureau’s committee possessed an incredible amount of power . Therefore, the Bureau fundamentally moved based on the committee’s wishes, but if a Director gave an order that took top priority, then they could ignore all the committee’s orders .

There was only one limitation to issuing an order of top priority: they needed the President’s approval .

“What’s the order?”

“I’ll pass on the details soon . An agent will arrive soon to brief you . ”

“If you give me a simple explanation, it’ll help with choosing an agent . ”

“You’ll need an agent who can speak Korean well . Since they need to go to Korea . ”

Chapter 35 Crumbling Winter Wind 2 TL Boko Editor Frost Sung Joon drew his mana and increased his synchronization rate . Your synchronization rate is at 45 Rishubalt reported . As his synchronization grew, a part of his stamina and mana were replenished . You can now use a restrained Tempest Sword . And with a portion of the Gale Sword s restraints lifted, the sword winds that accompany the lunge have increased to fifty . So what happens if I use the Tempest Sword right now How many sword winds will there be Sung Joon asked . The Gale Sword was a lunge that unleashed sword winds in front, but the Tempest Sword was a technique that unleashed those sword winds in all directions . Compared to the Illusionary Sword Dance which rained down illusionary swords, swords which were more powerful than sword winds, the Tempest Sword could be considered a technique one level lower than it . You can unleash around two hundred sword winds . Then, Gale Sword would be better for a focused attack . I agree . Tempest Sword created more sword winds than Gale Sword, but because it also unleashed those sword winds everywhere, using Gale Sword was more effective if he wanted to aim for a single spot . I d like to try out the Tempest Sword, but I can t waste my mana right now . There were plenty of opportunities to try out the Tempest Sword . Although a synchronization rate of 45 felt far off, if he diligently went through the dungeons, he thought he d quickly reach that synchronization rate . Other worlder What are you scheming As soon as the Winter Sovereign roared, a winter wind blew, filled with ice blades . Seeing that, Sung Joon smirked . Gale Sword . The lunge and the accompanying sword winds blew away the winter wind . Sung Joon didn t stop there he used his high speed movement and simultaneously leaped, advancing right in front of the Winter Sovereign . The Winter Sovereign couldn t track his movements at all, now that his synchronization had reached 45 . H How The Winter Sovereign was shocked at Sung Joon s sudden increase in speed . Its shield was already in tatters due to Sung Joon s Illusionary Sword, so it instead raised its mana . Aura armor Although aura armor was weaker than an aura shield in terms of defense, it was capable of defending the entire body . And since it s aura, the sword winds couldn t inflict damage to it easily . However, he had a solution to an issue like this . I ll use Illusionary Sword first, and then use Gale Sword The mana consumption would be huge, but he had mana to spare since his synchronization rate increase had replenished a portion of his mana and stamina . Illusionary I won t fall for that again the Winter Sovereign yelled . Several hundreds of ice spears were manifested in his path . Is this high rank magic It wasn t aura, but the spears were covered with sharp mana . This is the end The Winter Sovereign was sure that this attack would fatally injure Sung Joon . The several hundred ice spears rained down upon him at a short distance and it was close to impossible to dodge them . However, the relaxed smile upon Sung Joon s face didn t falter . Shield . He spoke the activation words, activating Dragon s Protection , and a powerful barrier was manifested, protecting Sung Joon . The shield formed from an S rank item was powerful . The several hundreds of ice spears couldn t pierce through the barrier . The Winter Sovereign fell into despair when he saw the several hundred ice spears crash into the barrier and weakly fall onto the ground . As soon as all the ice spears crashed onto the ground, Sung Joon channeled his mana once more, and opened his mouth . Illusionary Sword . N No Thirty one illusionary swords attacked the Winter Sovereign . Because the illusionary swords were coated in aura, they tore through the aura armor . As soon as he exhausted all of his illusionary swords, the facial section of the aura armor was shattered . The Winter Sovereign was relieved that they didn t inflict any damage, but Sung Joon s attack wasn t finished yet . Gale Sword . He aimed his sharp lunge, accompanied by dozens of sword winds at its facial region . AH The dozens of sword winds brutally cut the Winter Sovereign s face, and it yelled in agony . Blood spewed through the chilled air . A puddle of blood had gathered onto the floor . H How can this be the Winter Sovereign thought . Its reddened vision saw Sung Joon s sword lunging towards it . It felt like it would die . Sung Joon precisely burrowed his sword into the middle of the Winter Sovereign s forehead . Thud The now dead Winter Sovereign weakly fell and the ground shook as if there had been an earthquake . Sung Joon landed softly and raised his left hand . Absorb, he said, absorbing the mana and stamina . Your normal synchronization rate has increased to 42 , Rishubalt reported . Eventually, Sung Joon released the tension in his body as he recognized that the battle was over as soon as his transcendence was released, he was afflicted with pain . Ugh Sung Joon stumbled and groaned in agony . He saw a group of monsters that had discovered him and were advancing on his position . However, he wasn t worried . Since the Winter Sovereign, who acted as the warp gate, was now dead, the other monsters would soon lose their mana supply and would be unsummoned . Sure enough, a sound resonated, and the monsters advancing upon Sung Joon were unsummoned . Seeing that, Sung Joon was relieved, but the pain wouldn t stop . Because he had unreasonably raised his synchronization rate to 45 , he was afflicted with a sharp and cruel pain that he hadn t felt thus far . H Heal He hastily used his Heal . The pain lessened slightly, but he knew that his Heal wouldn t reduce the duration of the pain . U Ugh His sight began to turn dark . It felt like he d faint right then and there, but he did his best keep hold of his fading consciousness . The monsters were unsummoned, but he couldn t afford to be careless . Someone is coming, Rishubalt reported . When the pain lessened after two hours, he felt a presence approach him . Rishubalt . It seems like it s the Alpha One Team, but you never know, so I m counting on you to scout for me . I understand . I m counting on you . Eventually, Rishubalt returned after scouting for ten minutes . It s Na Joon Yeol and the Alpha One Team . It seems like they ll arrive within five minutes, Rishubalt reported . Just as Sung Joon expected, the ones approaching were Na Joon Yeol and the Alpha One Team . Since they weren t his enemies, he could feel relieved . A short while later, he saw Hunters push through the forest . Team Leader There s someone here It seems like it s the S rank Hunter, Mr . Kang Sung Joon, though The first three who showed up must ve been reconnaissance as they looked back and yelled loudly . Then, the other Hunters and Joon Yeol appeared . He heard that the Alpha One Team was originally composed of thirty team members, but he only saw twenty Hunters in total . The Alpha One Team s losses aren t small . But this wasn t the time to be thinking of such things . Joon Yeol approached him . Did you kill the Winter Sovereign by yourself Yes, somehow Impressive . Anyway, are you injured No . I m just exhausted because I used too much mana . As time passed, the pain lessened significantly . He felt that the pain would completely subside within an hour . I heard that the Alpha Two Team as well as the Alpha Three Team got on the helicopters and returned to headquarters just a little while ago . You can relax . Joon Yeol thought he might be curious and told him about the state of the Alpha Two and Alpha Three Teams . Then, he called a helicopter, and they went back to headquarters together . When they were about to land on the airfield, the pain from Sung Joon s synchronization rate had completely disappeared . Are you alright now Seeing his complexion become healthier, Na Joon Yeol asked . Yes, I feel a lot better after resting for a bit, Sung Joon replied, and turned his attention to outside of the window . He could see the airfield . Eventually, the Chinook helicopter landed completely and the rear door opened . Cha Hyun was waiting for him at the airfield, and he waved his hand once he noticed Sung Joon had disembarked from the helicopter . Mr . Kang Sung Joon Team Leader Im You re safe, Sung Joon said happily, and faced Cha Hyun . That s what I d like to say . It s a relief that you ve come back safe and sound . But what s the matter I came to report on the matter of your reward, as well as on Alpha Two Team s losses . While you were enroute, we were contacted by Alpha Team One and they stated that you weren t injured, so I came here immediately, Cha Hyun said, and Sung Joon nodded his head . The faster they settled things, the better . For starters, no one on Alpha Two Team died, Cha Hyun reported . It seemed as though none of his team died after breaking away from them . The fact that there were no deaths meant that Jang Hoon and Shin Chul who each faced a group of monsters had survived . So it seems that Mr . Park Jang Hoon and Mr . Yoo Shin Chul are safe, as well . Yes, but their injuries were severe so they re currently receiving treatment in the infirmary . I just checked, and they re in the same hospital room . Would you like to visit them Sung Joon nodded his head and replied, I ll listen to your report while we re travelling to the infirmary . They might be in the same guild someday, so showing his face sounded like a good idea . If he didn t go to the infirmary, he d have to listen to Cha Hyun s report standing anyway, and it felt as though he would be wasting time that way, so he hated that option . I ll take you to the infirmary . Cha Hyun began leading him to the infirmary and opened his mouth to continue his explanation . In terms of your reward, the magic stone collection team is currently travelling to the scene . In dungeons, the Hunters personally collected the magic stones, but because the battle was prioritized over all other matters in a Raid, when the Raid was finished, the collection team would move on site . Of course, stashing some magic stones along the way is illegal, so the issue was regulated . How much do you think I ll be paid We don t know for sure yet . However, considering the amount of magic stones from this large scale Raid adding on the additional reward, as well as taking down the Boss, you should receive at least 300 million . It was a satisfying result . This is all I have to report . We ve arrived at the infirmary just in time . I ll take you to the hospital room . Thank you for all your hard work . Cha Hyun led Sung Joon all the way to the hospital room . Eventually, Sung Joon entered the hospital room . Within a secret room where nothing could be seen, there was nothing but a monitor set up on the wall and turned on . Then, the man who was watching the monitor showed himself . On the monitor, a middle aged man was sitting on a comfortable looking leather chair . I m the Head of Delta, Louis . I heard you were looking for me, Director . I m the Director of the Central Hunter Bureau, Felix . The Central Hunter Bureau was based in America and was responsible for every matter regarding Hunters . They were one of the organizations in America that held the most power . It s been a long time since you ve contacted me through a secret room . Is there an important enough matter that requires particular instructions This order is your top priority . This the second time I ve received an order that s top priority . I take it as an honor as the representative of Head of Delta . The Central Hunter Bureau s committee possessed an incredible amount of power . Therefore, the Bureau fundamentally moved based on the committee s wishes, but if a Director gave an order that took top priority, then they could ignore all the committee s orders . There was only one limitation to issuing an order of top priority they needed the President s approval . What s the order I ll pass on the details soon . An agent will arrive soon to brief you . If you give me a simple explanation, it ll help with choosing an agent . You ll need an agent who can speak Korean well . Since they need to go to Korea .

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