TSOT#1 Chapter 17
by RenSeo Joo-ah didn’t have time to check the message from the Special Awakener Association as she was busy dealing with the monsters.
However, Shin Jae-rim, with his extensive knowledge of monsters, didn’t need to see the message to identify the type of monster invading the banquet hall. He already knew where they originated from.
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Facing Yoo Chan-hee and Choi Yeon-joo with a calm demeanor, Jae-rim spoke quietly.
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“They probably called the elite unit.”
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Joo-ah, who had been silently observing him, took out her phone and quickly checked the emergency alert message.
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[Emergency Alert Message]
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Date: XX Month XX Day, 10:58 AM
Gate Opened on the 726th floor of the sixth tower. Nearby residents are advised to evacuate immediately. If you encounter monsters, please wait in a safe place until Hunters arrive.
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So far, all monsters emerging outside the tower were classified as A-rank. There was no sign of anything stronger.
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This suggested that the boss might not be an excessively high-ranking monster either.
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“Then I guess we wait until the elite unit kills the boss,” Jae-rim said.
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Yeon-joo stomped on a monster that had leapt out from the back, impaling its head with an ice spear. Watching the creature collapse lifelessly to the floor, she sighed.
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“How long are we supposed to keep killing these things?”
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Breaking her silence, Joo-ah responded in an even tone.
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“I don’t think we need to kill them all.”
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Yeon-joo, Jae-rim, and Chan-hee all turned to look at her.
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Joo-ah put on her most innocent expression and pointed toward the banquet hall doors.
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“Can’t we just run away?”
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It was a foolish question.
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Chan-hee made a face as if he hadn’t expected anything else, turning his head away, while Yeon-joo chuckled softly.
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“If we run, who’s going to handle all these monsters? Running is something civilians should do, not Hunters.”
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“But during training, they taught us to protect ourselves first if we encounter monsters we can’t handle,” Joo-ah said, tilting her head as if she didn’t understand.
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Chan-hee, exasperated, finally spoke.
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“That’s advice for weak Hunters like you.”
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Joo-ah fixed her bright eyes on him.
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“Then the strongest Hunter in our training center, Yoo Chan-hee, can stay here alone while the rest of us escape.”
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“What?”
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Chan-hee looked at her, stunned, but Joo-ah just shrugged innocently. Ignoring Chan-hee’s incredulous expression, Joo-ah turned to Yeon-joo.
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“Thanks to you, I was able to dodge the monsters’ attacks. Your ice barrier magic is amazing.”
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Yeon-joo nodded awkwardly at the unexpected compliment.
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Meanwhile, Jae-rim scanned the monsters in the banquet hall and muttered under his breath.
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“We don’t necessarily have to deal with each monster individually…”
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His words caught the attention of Chan-hee and Yeon-joo. Jae-rim met their questioning gazes and elaborated.
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“What if we trap the monsters inside a barrier similar to Yeon-joo’s ice wall?”
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Chan-hee frowned.
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“Easier said than done. Do you think the monsters will just sit there and let themselves be trapped? They’re bursting out of the ground left and right.”
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Jae-rim fell silent, deep in thought. Watching him quietly, Joo-ah asked,
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“Why are the monsters only gathering here? It’s so quiet outside.”
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Her expression turned serious as she placed a hand under her chin.
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“It’s like they’re only targeting Hunters.”
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What differentiated the Hunters, the monsters’ targets, from ordinary people?
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Jae-rim was the first to figure it out.
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“It’s mana.”
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His gaze sharpened as he addressed the team.
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“The monsters are drawn to mana. If that’s the case, we might be able to use mana to lure them into one place.”
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Hunters were essentially walking reservoirs of mana, distinguishing them from ordinary people. Mana was what allowed them to wield their powers.
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“This reckless fighting will only get weaker Hunters killed. We need a way to deal with the monsters without putting everyone at risk.”
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“To do that, we just need to create a space that will draw all the monsters in, right?” Yeon-joo asked.
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Jae-rim nodded. Yeon-joo raised her hand and conjured a massive ice barrier. Next to her, Chan-hee sighed but used his control ability to assist her.
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“I’ll head to the podium and make an announcement,” Jae-rim said, pausing to look at Joo-ah.
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“Seo Joo-ah, stay here where it’s safe.”
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He ran toward the podium, dealing with monsters as they attacked.
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Joo-ah’s expression soured. She was still confined within the original ice barrier Yeon-joo had created. How long was she supposed to stand idly by, doing nothing?
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She had thought about casting reinforcement magic on Yeon-joo, but Chan-hee’s powers had already made her magic redundant.
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By the time Jae-rim reached the podium, he grabbed the microphone and announced:
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“We’re going to lure the monsters into the ice barrier. Everyone inside, please step out immediately.”
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At his command, the Hunters carried their injured teammates out of the barrier.
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“Hunters with abilities similar to Yeon-joo’s, please reinforce the barrier. Everyone else, pour as much mana as you can into the enclosed space.”
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The Hunters moved in orderly fashion, following Jae-rim’s instructions.
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Various spells fused into the ice barrier, creating a sturdy wall in the center of the banquet hall.
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As the Hunters channeled their mana into the barrier, the number of monsters appearing outside it began to dwindle.
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When over half their mana was depleted, all the monsters were contained within the barrier, unable to escape.
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“Finally, some rest,” Chan-hee muttered, slumping into a nearby chair.
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The Hunters who weren’t maintaining the barrier also took a moment to recover.
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“It’s been a productive day,” Yeon-joo said, stashing several magic stones into her inventory.
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Watching her, Chan-hee clicked his tongue.
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“You’re still obsessed with magic stones? They’re not even S-rank.”
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“Not all stones have to be S-rank. Most people would be grateful for A-rank stones.”
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Joo-ah turned her attention to the barrier. The monsters continued to rise and fall inside, unable to escape.
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“How much longer will this last?” she wondered, glancing at her wristwatch.
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The screen no longer displayed “In Call” but now showed the current time and the words [In Combat] at the top right.
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The moment this indicator disappeared, it would mean the tower monsters had been eradicated.
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Suddenly, a scream pierced the air.
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Joo-ah turned to see a conical monster hand split open and wrap itself around a woman.
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She recognized the face—it was Boram, the woman who had picked a fight with her earlier.
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“What the—how did a monster escape the barrier?” Yeon-joo shouted, conjuring ice as she jumped off the table.
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The Hunters were stunned, glancing between the escaped monster and Boram.
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Still seated, Chan-hee clicked his tongue.
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“There’s always one person who doesn’t follow the rules.”
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Joo-ah bit back a curse, pulling up Boram’s system window.
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[Mana: 301 / 432]
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The monsters targeted mana. That was why the Hunters poured their mana into the barrier—to lure the monsters away.
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But Boram hadn’t participated, likely thinking her mana wouldn’t make a difference.
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[The Anonymous Constellation advises you to leave fools like her to their fate as punishment.]
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Joo-ah smirked.
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“She might die before she learns her lesson.”
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