Max Talent Player

Chapter 288

Hyukjin observed Kang Somyi in detail. At least with her, Eye of Perception was at its strongest.

[Player]

Name: Kang Somyi

Age: 23

Level: 44

Class: Explorer of Service

Class special note: Sovereign set as Kim Hyukjin

Title: [New Continent Pioneer] [Passionate Explorer] [Ruler of the Freedom Gate]

Guardian:

1. Ruler of the New Continent - Daedongyeojido scenario in progress.

2. Nameless Observer - Newly Interested scenario in progress.

Innate ability: [Whisper Marble] [Clear Pathfinding] [Genuine Service]

State: Competitive / Desire to Serve / Driven

Disposition: Optimistic / Positive

Summary:

1. Explorer of Service Burning with Competitiveness

2. Hopelessly Naive Human Just Doing their Best

• The disposition/state/summary only show the most representative and can change according to the situation.

• Each aspect can be viewed in greater detail.

Upon checking her status, one thing caught his attention. Not only was Hyukjins Guardian, the Nameless Observer, showing interest in Kang Somyi, but she was contracted to two Guardians.

A dual contract at level 44... Shes an Irregular for sure.

Also, most of the text was glowing with yellow light. He had access to the detailed explanations, so he opened up Whisper Marble.

[Whisper Marble]

Whisper Marbles enable the use of a System whisper. The range is determined by the casters stats. Whisper Marble can be gifted to a target Players Gift Box.

• Cooldown: 1 hour

• Effect range / gifting range: Within the same field/dungeon/gate.

Kang Somyi began her guidance.

The old forest was thick with trees and blanketed by ferns and unknown weeds, and just like before, mushrooms were busily moving through the vegetation.

Lets go.

As he walked forward following Somyis lead, Hyukjin activated one effect of Eye of Perception, focusing on the skill effect.

2) Skill effect:

• Flow Perception: Visualize the flow of nature.

• Action Replication: Copy the actions of an observation target (can be used when a special condition is met).

• Title Replication: Use the title and similar abilities of an observation target (can be used when a special condition is met).

• Ability Share: Share an ability with designated observation targets (can be used when a special condition is met).

The special condition here was referring to the target of his observation, Kang Somyi. He normally couldnt use these abilities with his current Observers Eye proficiency, but if his target was her, he could.

Action Replication.

Just like how Eye of Perceptions proficiency was boosted on Kang Somyi, the same applied to Observers Eye. This was the power of her class, Explorer of Service, and a perk for the Player she served.

Last time, he had tried to replicate Michelles Guardian Tower Summoning. Having done it once, it came to him more easily this time.

[The use of Action Replication must be preceded by sufficient observation.]

[Please set the specific name of the 'Action Replication Target' that you have ascertained through 'sufficient observation'.]

He had observed as much of Kang Somyi as he needed to with his boosted Eye of Perception.

Action Replication.

[Using an Observers Eye skill, Action Replication.]

[Action Replication can be used.]

[Using the innate ability Whisper Marble.]

He had already experienced Somyis Whisper Marble in the D-Tower. It wasnt very hard to use. Through the skill, he sent a whisper to Mark.

Can you hear me? Check your Gift Box, you should have received a Whisper Marble.

A short while later, he heard a response from Mark.

Eh? What is this?

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Mark thought it was a good thing that Kim Hyukjin was here. The Black Crows objective during this mission was to get in Song Junghyes way, and the person who could do just that had come to do it himself. Mark thought he had a free ticket to reducing Song Junghyes antagonism a little.

All things in moderation.

Mercenaries were just that: mercenaries. They had no stake in this. Mark picked another path and wasnt planning on working that hard to clear the dungeon, but then, he got a whisper.

Can you hear me? Check your Gift Box, you should have received a Whisper Marble.

Not only did he get a whisper, but he even received a gift called a Whisper Marble.

Whisper? Whisper Marble?

There was a class of Players that used whispers. They were usually explorers.

[Using Whisper Marble.]

But he, an archer, could now send a whisper.

[Whispers can only be sent to the person who gifted the Whisper Marble.]

Mark was flabbergasted.

I thought he was an archer at first, but it turns out hes a sovereign.

And then, he thought Kim Hyukjin was a sovereign, but now he was using whispers?

Just what is he?

It was confusing. What kind of Player had this many abilities?

What is this?

Just one of my abilities.

You also have explorer class abilities?

Yes. Is that not allowed?

Mark stopped in place. Thinking about it, there were no rules against it; it was just that other Players were incapable of the same feat, leading to the general agreement that each class had a perk or two of its own. That was all. It wasnt that the existence of an Irregular like Kim Hyukjin was illegal.

In any case, I sent a whisper because it wasnt looking like Black Crow was going to work hard.

You jest. We are planning on doing our best.

Mark gave a rebuttal, but he felt a prick of consciousness. How could there be a VIP with such a terrifyingly keen eye? There were no pushovers to take advantage of here.

Our explorer predicts that our paths will converge at a certain point.

We think the same.

The explorer on their side, Jackson, must know this as well.

Everyone knew. They would cross paths at least once during the clear. Hyukjin continued.

And this is a winner-takes-all dungeon.

Is that so?

One personor one teamwould get everything.

Then Guildmaster Kim, you cant be thinking of

Your guess is correct.

Hyukjin smiled wide.

We need to get her good.

How?

The way is divided into three forks, and each path should have a clear item or clear hint. I imagine the Player with all three will win.

Were going to cooperate with you either way.

Their objective wasnt to clear this dungeon. All they had to do was fulfill the VIPs commission. But when Mark heard what Kim Hyukjin said next, his blood ran cold.

Attack Blood and Iron Lion.

Huh?

Didnt you accept that you would antagonize Blood and Iron Lion when you took this commission anyway?

They definitely had.

You were intending on backstabbing her in the first place, no?

O-Of course, but

Were you not going to do so because I was here?

O-Of course not. We were going to properly interfere so that they could not acquire the fleet.

So attack them.

Do you mean that we should kill them?

Ill leave that up to you. But all you have to do is take their clear item. Im not sure yet, but you should be able to do so using a System setting.

It was winner-takes-all.

She might give it to me if I convince her.

But that wouldnt happen. Song Junghyes pride was too high for her to ever concede.

Surely Black Crow isnt weaker than Blood and Iron Lion.

Our assessment is that they are toe to toe with us.

All the better to fight with.

Why do you say that?

Because Black Crow and Blood and Iron Lion are well-matched.

Hm.

Blood and Iron Lion and I are enemies. Do you think Blood and Iron Lion would go all out when Im standing right there?

That moment, Mark reeled with realization.

Ah.

If Black Crow went head to head with Blood and Iron Lion, the most likely outcome was a pyrrhic victory. Even if one side won, they would either be significantly wounded or greatly weakened. In such a situation, Giantgod Guild looming nearby was a huge thorn in Blood and Iron Lions side.

Blood and Iron Lion wont be able to oppose us fully.

On the other hand, Black Crow could pull out all the stops. They were on the same side as Giantgod Guild anyway. For starters, it was no exaggeration to say that Giantgod had employed the Black Crow.

Blood and Iron Lion shouldnt know were on the same team as Giantgod.

Without this critical information, Blood and Iron Lion would have no choice but to take a passive stance. And that would manifest as a dip in their strength, tipping the scales decidedly in Black Crows favor.

In that case, will Giantgod not participate in the fight?

Ill decide depending on how things go. Not having to fight would be the best outcome, but if fightings the only choice, I have no intent on running away.

Mark breathed a sigh of relief. No matter how tied up Blood and Iron Lion was, they were still daunting foes to take head-on. If Hyukjins Giantgod Guild were to pitch in, the tide of the battle would turn completely.

But I think Kim Hyukjin has some other ulterior motive.

Im not sure yet, but you should be able to do so using a System setting.

Those words bothered him, too. But he decided not to overthink things. A commission was a commission. He just had to do his job. Still, he was a little dismayed. He thought this job would be easier with Kim Hyukjins appearance, but he had the feeling things had actually gotten more complicated.

Lets just focus on doing a good job.

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A White Shield summoned on her right wrist, Kim Sunhwa walked while keeping her guard up. As she did so, she caught a glimpse of her brothers expression.

Hes smiling faintly?

That expression, she knew it. That was the expression her brother made when he was doing something extremely favorable for him.

Curiosity sprang to life within her. What would he gain this time? What kind of Play would he show this time? What was he doing, to be donning such a sinister smile? She was curious, but she didnt ask. She had to be on guard against the small mushrooms busily moving about, and she couldnt ignore the presence of monsters she felt in the area. She had to be prepared for danger. That was a tanks role.

Hyukjin said very quietly, If you do a good job stealing later, Ill give you chicken.

A [] popped up over the squirrel on Hyukjins shoulder. The truth was, Hyukjin didnt think Black Crow could do everything for him.

Mercenaries had their limits, as mercenaries. What Hyukjin told Black Crow was to simply go all out. It was to that end that he had reassured them. Blood and Iron Lion would have their hands tied, so they could rampage to their hearts content.

Thats just a distraction.

Basically, pulling aggro.

The real work will be done by you. Right?

Darongi nodded. Their side had Jackson. Hyukjin had determined that in a normal situation completely devoid of chaos or distraction, it would be hard to steal the opposing partys clear hint. That was where the Black Crow came inthey would break the opponents stance, make them show an opening.

And Hyukjins words were relayed to the Guardians via Senias Voice Amplification.

[The Conductor of Sound is happy about your scheme.]

[The Courageous Lion King ridicules your shameful method.]

[The Milky Way Neutron Star focuses very intently on you.]

Hyukjin felt his mood lighten a little.

The Milky Way Neutron Star, too?

The Milky Way Neutron Star hadnt taken back the Stardust. It was probably because even though Hyukjin himself wasnt a thief, he was making good use of the thief Darongi.

Theyre saying it doesnt matter that Im not a thief.

Excellent. He had a slightly better idea of the Milky Way Neutron Stars tastes. Even if you werent a thief Player, you just had to show excellent thief Play.

And the Milky Way Neutron Star was famous for showering down generous sponsorships. As thieves liked to joke, Nab the Milky Way Neutron Stars heart, and youll become a rich man. Those words were actually trueafter all, this was a Guardian who only sponsored a select few thieves.

They were a big fish, and Hyukjin was going to do his best to catch them.

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