The F-rank Hunter Who Turned Into a Golem Is Overpowered Chapter 20

Chapter 20

Another version of me, identical in height and appearance.

The figure reacted to Do-jae’s movements and attacked.

“Ugh.”

The weight behind its punches and the speed in its legs were exactly the same as Do-jae’s.

However, while the figure seemed to see Do-jae clearly, Do-jae had to rely solely on the presence he felt as it moved.

‘Is this even fair?’

With the same abilities, the one who couldn’t see was at an overwhelming disadvantage, of course.

Do-jae couldn’t even think about attacking it.

‘And is there really nothing inside it?’

What troubled Do-jae more was the figure’s movements.

It performed actions that were impossible for a human.

Like this:

Whoosh, whoosh—.                                                                                      

It twisted its torso, not just 180 degrees, but 270, even 360 degrees, using that elasticity to attack.

Not only that.

As if it had no joints, it swung its arms like a whip and bent its waist in half.

Backwards, no less!

Because of this, the destructive power of its attacks was significantly different, and as proof, blood was seeping from Do-jae’s arm, even through the Golem Armor.

‘If only I could see!’

What if he could see it?

Or at least know where it was moving?

He thought he might stand a chance.

The figure’s movements were free, but its attacks were relatively simple.

It only pushed and struck.

If Do-jae could see its movement path, he could predict it.

‘Right, if only I could tell where it was!’

One thought flashed through Do-jae’s mind.

He couldn’t summon a golem, but creating one was still possible.

‘Golem Summon!’

Flash—.

[A Golem Summon is not possible here.]

A message window appeared in front of him.

Even in complete darkness, the message window was perfectly visible.

‘Perfect.’

Do-jae silently cheered.

Why was he happy despite failing to summon the golem?

It was because of this:

Thud!

The figure fell over.

Do-jae had predicted where it would move and tripped it.

‘Golem Summon!’

[A Golem Summon is not possible here.]

‘Golem Summon!’

[A Golem Summon is not possible here.]

‘Golem Summon!’

‘Golem Summon!’

‘Golem Summon!’

…….

The message window followed the figure everywhere it moved.

It was a method Do-jae came up with, remembering how the message window appeared on the magic stone during his last Golem Summon.

‘Left!’

When the figure rushed from the left, Do-jae charged forward instead.

Even though he could only sense its location and not see its precise attacks, a pre-emptive strike was much more effective in such a situation.

Crack!

He used his elbow to strike, breaking the figure’s chest, and stones fell to the ground.

In that moment, the golem’s core was revealed.

Do-jae didn’t miss the light coming from the core.

‘So, it was because of that.’

There had been a faint presence he felt since entering this place.

Like hearing the soft footsteps of a cat, no matter how much he focused, it had been difficult to pinpoint.

But once the golem’s core was exposed, he knew.

It was mana.

Crrrrrk—.

The figure began to repair its chest.

He could hear the sound of the stones coming back together.

‘Now I can see it.’

Once he sensed the flow of mana, it became easier to track.

While he still relied on the message window for guidance, his accuracy improved significantly.

‘It’s coming.’

Swoosh—.

Do-jae dodged the figure’s attack again, reading its direction.

He didn’t create much distance.

He moved just enough to stay within reach of the figure’s chest.

Whoosh—!

He thrust his palm into the figure’s chest.

‘It feels weird, but I need to finish this quickly.’

Flash—.

Do-jae withdrew his hand, and the figure collapsed to the ground, turning into a pile of stones.

Rumble—.

As soon as the battle ended, the sealed entrance opened.

Finally, light poured in, and Do-jae could see the fragment in his hand and the drawing on the floor.

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‘The tablet showed a picture of a battle, the first room had a picture of fighting a monster. And in the second room, there was a figure kneeling to someone.’

After clearing the second room and placing the fragment into the tablet, Do-jae began to think about what the pictures meant.

The picture on the floor of the second room was enormous compared to the previous ones.

There was enough space to move around and fight on it.

‘In the third, she wasn’t there. Instead, it had a very gloomy atmosphere.’

The third drawing didn’t feature the masked woman.

Instead, it showed a city.

Not a modern city, but one with a distinctly ancient atmosphere.

The city was being destroyed and collapsing, giving off a heavy feeling.

The third trial ended fairly quickly, allowing Do-jae to examine the drawing sooner. It involved finding the correct fragment among many pieces.

This trial was also cleared using the Golem Summon skill with ease.

‘In the fourth, she seemed to be giving orders.’

The drawing for the last trial depicted someone issuing commands.

It showed a figure, draped in a long cloak, resembling a priest. They were gathered in a circle, and the masked woman was gesturing toward them from a high place.

And the fourth trial was particularly malicious.

Various types of enemies appeared, each with a fragment embedded in one eye, attacking in waves.

While they weren’t real and couldn’t be harmed, it was disturbing that humans were among them.

People like Sim Young-jin, Jung Eun-hee, and Song Deok-hoon.

Even Mr. Choi and the S-rank examiner who killed the ogre appeared.

What made Do-jae even angrier was when his parents, whose memories were now blurry, suddenly came alive and attacked. Worse, his younger brother came at him with a knife, and it was all he could do to stop shaking.

‘So what was I supposed to see here…? Did I overanalyze it?’

After checking all five paintings, including the stone tablet, Do-jae still couldn’t decipher their meaning.

All he had figured out was that the painting styles were the same.

Were the paintings just mere works of art, after all?

Do-jae inserted the final eye fragment into the stone tablet.

Thud-

As soon as all the holes in the tablet were filled, a massive vibration, unlike anything before, echoed out.

– “So, you’ve finally gathered everything. But your thoughts and actions are utterly crude. It’s hard to believe you even have a heart.”

The voice could not hide its extreme tone of disappointment.

Do-jae thought to himself how difficult this deity was to please, yet he still tried to appease it.

“I’m sorry I couldn’t satisfy you. But you promised to become my god if I cleared all the trials.”

Surely, a being calling itself a god wouldn’t lie.

Do-jae was curious to see how this great one would react.

– “Indeed. I have no intention of taking back my words. I shall become your god and recognize your worth.”

Rumble—

As soon as the voice finished speaking, the stone tablet began to crumble.

And within it was a blue gem.

It shone far more brilliantly than any of the fragments Do-jae had gathered thus far.

– “Take it. This is proof that I acknowledge you. My power will light the path you walk!”

Crack—

Crackle—

The blue gem, floating in midair, split open, releasing a torrent of overwhelming mana.

The storm of powerful mana was so intense it made Do-jae’s skin tingle.

Fwoosh—!

The swirling mana condensed into a single point and shot straight toward Do-jae.

And then.

[Your level has increased.]

[Your level has increased.]

[Your level has increased.]

…….

His level had shot up by ten in an instant.

But it wasn’t over yet.

[You have cleared the quest.]

[You have received your reward.]

[‘Golem’s Eye’]

[You have obtained a new title.]

[‘Self-earned Reward’ has been added.]

[When not summoning a golem, attack power (+15%), defense (+15%), and movement speed (+15%) are increased.]

The quest rewards arrived.

Do-jae’s eyes glowed blue.

And he had gained a new title.

It was a versatile and useful title.

Lastly.

[You have acquired a new skill.]

[Passive skill ‘Golem’s Eye’ has been added.]

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“Wow…”

Do-jae gazed at his blue sword, filled with admiration.

Then he looked at the other sword in his hand and once again muttered in awe.

“Whoa…”

What he was currently looking at wasn’t the swords themselves but the information window floating above them.

The information about both swords was detailed and clearly displayed.

[Equipment Information]

Name: Harpy Queen’s Plume

Category: Sword

Description: A treasure symbolizing the Harpy Queen. A master blacksmith used the feathers of the Harpy Queen, infused with powerful mana, to forge this legendary sword over a span of two weeks. However, the weapon was never used, as the Harpy, lacking hands, could not wield it, and it remained a decoration in the Queen’s nest.

Effect: Attack Power +30 / Durability +10 / Movement Speed +5

Skill: Queen’s Wing Flap Lv. Max

[Equipment Information]

Name: Iron Sword

Category: Sword

Description: A mass-produced sword. It was created in a blacksmith’s shop that produces dozens of them daily. It is sturdy.

Effect: Attack Power +5

Skill: None

The difference between the two swords was clear.

One was a weapon with a unique name, while the other didn’t even have a name.

Moreover, the descriptions and effects were worlds apart.

For ‘Harpy Queen’s Plume,’ the background of the sword was clear, while the description of the ‘Iron Sword’ was so lacking that it felt almost embarrassing to read.

‘So it wasn’t Mother Harpy, but the Harpy Queen.’

Do-jae put both swords back into his subspace as he exited the subway restroom.

Walking around with visible weapons on the streets could cause trouble.

No matter how much the Hunter Office and the Hunter Association had shaped the laws in their favor, they had determined that freely carrying weapons in public could lead to even bigger problems.

‘Golem’s Eye. I’ve gained a really good skill.’

[Skill Information]

Skill Name: Golem’s Eye

Level: Max

Category: Passive

Description: Allows the user to see new realms through the eyes of a golem. Mental strength increases. The higher your mental power, the more detailed information you can see.

Effect: None

Mana Consumption: 1 + a

The Golem’s Eye brought significant changes to Do-jae.

Not only could he now see information about weapons, but he could also identify the details of unknown ores and materials in his subspace.

The most prominent feature of the Golem’s Eye, however, was this:

[Character Information]

Name: Go Deok-hyeon

Category: Human

Description: 38 years old, male, 164 cm, 47 kg, D-rank Hunter (license revoked), pickpocket (3 prior convictions)

Status: Nervous / Excited / Anxious / Watching / Confident

It allowed Do-jae to see the status information of others, not just himself.

The content of these status details was quite different from his own, but it was still incredibly valuable information.

‘Know your enemy, know yourself, and you shall never be in peril in a hundred battles.’

If you know your opponent and yourself, you won’t be in danger even after a hundred battles.

By utilizing this skill, Do-jae would at least be able to tell if his opponent was stronger or weaker than him. He could avoid fights he had no chance of winning.

‘Let’s follow that man first.’

After reading the information on the man named ‘Go Deok-hyeon,’ Do-jae immediately began tailing him.