The Handsomer You Are, the Stronger You Become-Chapter 133: Acceleration (3)

“Wow, how many hunters are there?”

“With all the agents, it looks like hundreds.”

“This must be serious. Even the guild leaders and vice guild leaders from major guilds are heading toward the portal.”

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“Hey, look! It’s Kang Hyunsoo! Kang Hyunsoo is here!!”

“Where? Oh my god...!!”

Near the portal of the S-rank dungeon in Wonju, crowds of civilians gathered beyond the police line, their mouths agape.

The incident had already drawn national attention, and the sight of the country’s most prominent hunters arriving only heightened the excitement. Among them, Kang Hyunsoo, the current sensation, stole the spotlight.

He had looked tall and handsome on screen, but seeing him in person was an entirely different experience. His features were so perfect they seemed almost unreal, leaving many breathless.

“Holy... he’s ridiculously good-looking...”

“Hyunsoo-oppa! Please look over here!!”

“Kang Hyunsoo! Kang Hyunsoo!!”

As if hypnotized, the civilians pulled out their phones, shouting to catch his attention and desperately trying to snap photos.

But Kang Hyunsoo didn’t glance their way. With a focused expression, he strode toward the portal, where Hunter Bureau agents managed the scene.

[Absolute Beauty Quest 16]

[Respond to public enthusiasm to build rapport (35%)]

Though there was a quest related to interacting with the public, now wasn’t the time.

“Master, how about giving them a wave? It would help with the quest.”

“It feels awkward. And besides, there are casualties in this dungeon. It wouldn’t be appropriate.”

While the civilians were unaware of the gravity of the situation, Hyunsoo, knowing the Arang Guild’s raid team had been wiped out, couldn’t bring himself to smile or engage with them.

Others didn’t seem to share his sense of restraint.

“Don’t cause trouble, and make sure you don’t get in the way. Even with an SSS-rank skill, the cooldown makes it a one-time use!”

“Worry about yourself.”

As Hyunsoo approached the portal, Gwak Dowon snarled beside him. Since Hyunsoo had revealed that he possessed an SSS-rank skill as a tournament prize, he’d been reluctantly accepted as the raid team’s final member.

The revelation of the skill had enormous implications. With SSS-rank skills being exceedingly rare, Hyunsoo’s presence offered immense strategic value.

Despite Gwak Dowon’s skepticism and his repeated remarks about skills not being everything, others on the team had dismissed his objections, judging Hyunsoo’s contribution far more valuable.

“Don’t mind his nonsense. If anything happens, just let us know. We’ll have your back!”

“Thank you, Hunter Jin Gijun.”

Jin Gijun, the vice guild leader of the Samcheon Guild and cousin of Jin Seoyun, had stepped in to support Hyunsoo. He still remembered how Hyunsoo had helped during Babylon’s assault on Samcheon hunters.

Most of the team, having witnessed Hyunsoo’s prowess in the tournament, also ignored Gwak Dowon’s protests that raids were different from duels.

With little time left before the dungeon break, the team began their mission.

Arriving at the portal, Go Kyungseok addressed the hunters.

“Be cautious in there. If you sense danger, retreat immediately.”

“Yes, Chief. Safety comes first. We’ll proceed now. Everyone, follow me.”

The team leader, Shim Wonsik of Ilsum Guild, led the group. He gathered the hunters and entered the shimmering portal.

Fwoooosh—!!

[S-rank dungeon entered.]

[Defeat the boss monster to clear the dungeon (1/1).]

As the scenery changed and the dungeon’s quest window appeared, the tension rose. Although the dungeon had been reclassified as SS-rank, the initial notification still described it as S-rank.

The incongruity puzzled the team.

“It seems clear near the entrance.”

“The rank was assessed as SS outside, but it shows as S-rank here.”

“The dungeon quest says the boss monster is already defeated. Strange...”

The portal’s immediate surroundings were devoid of monsters, and the system indicated that the boss had already been slain.

The situation was perplexing.

“We’ll figure it out as we go. Stay alert and move forward,” Shim Wonsik ordered, raising his mace and shield as he prepared to advance.

The other hunters drew their weapons, ready for any threats.

But Hyunsoo stood calmly, straightening his posture and pointing his flame-infused sword ahead.

“The path ahead is safe. There’s no need to be so cautious yet.”

“...?”

His confident tone drew confused stares. Gwak Dowon was about to retort, but Shim Wonsik stopped him.

“Do you see something?”

“Well... sort of.”

Hyunsoo couldn’t explain fully.

“This area is clear, Master. I’ll continue scanning ahead,” Swallow informed him telepathically.

With Swallow’s guidance, Hyunsoo was certain. Fortunately, Shim Wonsik and other team members trusted his judgment.

“Then how about having Kang Hyunsoo lead the way?”

“Sounds good.”

Jin Gijun and Nam Seyoung of the Cheolhyeol Guild voiced their agreement.

Hyunsoo moved past Shim Wonsik, taking the lead.

As they progressed, he stopped and pointed to an area where reeds swayed slightly.

“Hold on. There’s a monster hiding up ahead.”

Picking up a small stone, he hurled it toward the suspicious spot.

Boom!

The moment the stone struck, a sharp spear shot out from the ground, narrowly missing the team.

“Grrraaa...”

[Lv 650. Awakened Ancient Soldier]

[......]

[Lv 650. Awakened Ancient Soldier]

The monsters began to rise one by one in front of the raid team.

Dozens of them, clad in iron armor and wielding spears, stared menacingly at the hunters.

[An external force has widened the dimensional rift.]

[Continuous mission initiated.]

[Eliminate the monsters emerging from the dimensional rift.]

A new mission appeared.

“It seems the dungeon really has been upgraded to SS-rank.”

“A level 650 enemy... That’s mid-tier for an SS-rank dungeon.”

“No wonder the Arang Guild couldn’t handle this. It’s too much for a mid-tier guild.”

Though the monsters were fearsome, the raid team showed no signs of panic. Instead, they channeled their anger, remembering the hunters who had fallen during the failed Arang Guild raid.

The hunters charged forward in unison.

The battle was far from easy.

Despite their appearance as monsters, the awakened ancient soldiers exuded sharp auras, their movements precise and deadly.

“Graaaah!!”

However, the raid team consisted of seasoned veterans who had faced countless challenges.

[Lv 650. Awakened Ancient Soldier defeated.]

[...]

[Lv 650. Awakened Ancient Soldier defeated.]

The number of monsters dwindled rapidly. Kang Hyunsoo was fully engaged in the fight, not only to contribute to the team but also to advance his own goals.

[Swordsmanship Quest 30]

[Defeat monsters over level 600 (130/1,000)]

Completing the quest was essential for his growth.

Soon, the battlefield was cleared.

“Hunter Kang Hyunsoo, are there any enemies left?”

“It seems we’ve cleared this area.”

“Let’s keep °• N 𝑜 v 𝑒 l i g h t •° moving.”

The raid team pressed on, pushing through the reed fields until they arrived at an open plain.

There, in the distance:

[Lv 750. Awakened Ancient Weapon]

[...]

[Lv 750. Awakened Ancient Weapon]

Standing motionless were massive giants, each towering over 5 meters tall.

These were nothing like the enemies they had just faced.

“Level 750...?”

“These are among the highest-level monsters you’ll find in any SS-rank dungeon. And there are more than ten of them!”

The level alone was staggering. They had expected monsters slightly above 700, but 750 was an entirely different challenge.

“They must’ve defeated the boss monster,” Nam Seyoung observed, glancing toward the exit portal. “The portal is here, but... it’s sealed!”

There was no escape. Nam Seyoung tested the portal with her hand, but it didn’t respond.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The giants began moving, their massive footsteps shaking the ground as they advanced toward the raid team.

“Everyone, I’ll draw their aggro! Focus your fire and take them down one at a time!”

“I’ll help with that!”

The team quickly adapted. Shim Wonsik and Jin Gijun swung their mace and axe, attempting to divert the giants’ attention, while Nam Seyoung and Gwak Dowon targeted isolated enemies.

But—

Clang! Claaang!

“Damn it! Their armor’s impenetrable!”

“Same here! Nothing’s working!”

“What kind of strength... Gah!!”

The hunters’ weapons couldn’t pierce the giants’ ironclad armor.

Making matters worse, one of the giants that had been distracted turned its attention to Gwak Dowon, swinging a massive greatsword directly at him.

The blade came down fast, leaving Gwak no time to dodge.

In desperation, he raised his sword to block, but it was unclear if he could withstand the attack.

Shhhk—!! Slash—!!

Just as the greatsword was about to strike, a radiant arc of energy cut through the air. The arc cleaved through the giant’s sword, armor, and body in one clean motion.

Not only that.

The attack didn’t stop there. It tore through the giant attacking Gwak Dowon and continued, slicing through several more giants engaged with Shim Wonsik and Jin Gijun.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The giants collapsed like dominoes, one after another.

The sheer range and destructive power of the attack were staggering.

“What... what the hell...?”

Before the stunned Gwak Dowon, the source of the attack revealed itself.

【Activated】

[Gigant Slayer (SSS)]

“I told you to worry about yourself.”

Kang Hyunsoo stepped forward, a smirk tugging at the corner of his lips.