Chapter 20
Whirrrrr! Bang!!
A brilliant light burst from Hyun-jung’s body as she fired her gun.
“Ugh!”
The shockwave that exploded outward shattered the Goblin Skeletons instantly, scattering bone fragments in every direction.
A single shockwave strong enough to pulverize even the cores.
“Uncle…?”
“What’s wrong!?”
She stared blankly ahead, eyes wide, as if she had just seen something unbelievable.
I rushed to her side.
Instead of answering, she pointed to her Status Window.
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[You have successfully changed jobs.]
[The job ‘Genius of Guns’ changes to ‘One Who Prepares a Legend with Guns’.]
[All Stats increase by 30%.]
[Stat increase rate per Level Up increases by 30%.]
[The level cap for Gun Mastery changes from LV 10 → LV 20.]
[You have acquired the Skill ‘Mana Bullet’.]
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[S Rank] Mana Bullet LV 1
You can now create and fire bullets using Mana.
You can also coat bullets in Mana. Penetration power +30%.
Mana consumption per shot: 3.
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“I… I think I got stronger.”
I was speechless.
The 30% Stat increase, the 30% boost per Level Up—all unbelievable.
But the most shocking was the Gun Mastery Level cap rising to 20.
Gun penetration increased substantially each Level.
A cap of 20 was absurd.
‘A Hidden Class that can job-change…?’
I had never heard of this—not even once in my past life.
She was already a Hidden Class, yet capable of becoming even stronger as long as she met the requirements.
‘No wonder Jeonsin wanted her so badly.’
Truly beyond imagination.
“Uncle?”
“Ah… yeah. I knew our Hyun-jung was a genius, but I didn’t know it was this insane. Amazing, right?”
“Hehe… if I work harder, can I protect Uncle?”
I rubbed her head.
Then I instinctively checked the Party Window—only to be hit with shock again.
[Gun Mastery] LV 7
“Level 7!?”
“Huh? Oh? Really? When did it go up so much?”
We hadn’t been in the Dungeon that long.
So when did she gain three whole Levels?
‘What I suspected… is it actually happening? But this still doesn’t make sense.’
Growth bordering on a bug.
Time to see the cause.
“Let me check your Status Window.”
She tilted her head, curious.
Then I saw the notifications.
[Perfect Hit Combo 10]
[Combo broken.]
[Perfect Hit Combo 10]
[Combo broken.]
[Perfect Hit Combo 10]
[Combo 20]
[Combo 30]
[Combo 40]
‘Perfect Hit Combo…?’
I tapped the description.
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[Hidden Skill] Perfect Hit
Activates when the user hits the intended spot with absolute accuracy.
Penetration power +30%, Mastery Level increase rate +30%.
For every 10 Combo, penetration power +5% and Mastery Level increase rate +10%.
If Perfect Hit is not achieved within 10 seconds, Combo resets.
(T/N: WTF. What an OP skill lol. Even OP than the MC hahahah. )
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“I knew it! I knew there had to be something like this!”
“This Skill existed…?”
No wonder her Mastery skyrocketed.
Instead of feeling surprised, I regretted not noticing earlier.
“But it’s fine. We know now.”
“I changed jobs too… can I shoot again?”
Her excitement was overflowing.
A job-change, stronger Stats, a new Skill—anyone her age would be ecstatic.
I smiled as she held the gun with glowing cheeks.
“Yeah. Go ahead.”
Bang! Bang, bang, bang!
Her movements became lighter and sharper.
“My body feels so light! I can move exactly how I think!”
Bang! Bang, bang, bang, bang!
“I barely feel the recoil! It’s like a toy! Wow!”
With the newly boosted penetration, her combat capability was no longer “genius”—it was monstrous.
She used every magazine she had, completely absorbed in the shooting.
She was slowly returning to her past life self—little by little.
“Things might accelerate even faster than I expected.”
Her growth was altering my plans.
= = =
The final boss, King Goblin Skeleton, appeared but died quickly under job-changed Hyun-jung’s fire.
The Dungeon reward was a poison-damage sword—not something we needed.
We were here for her growth, not loot.
“Did you give up? But you lasted longer than most.”
The official assumed we quit early.
“We cleared it.”
“It was easier than I thought,” Hyun-jung added confidently.
The official didn’t believe a word.
“Seven teams entered this Dungeon. Teams of ten. None cleared it. Don’t bluff.”
“Then you should’ve found a good Gunner. I have the best one in the world.”
“Gunner?”
“Yeah. Without a great Gunner, this Dungeon is impossible.”
At this, Hyun-jung’s shoulders shot up proudly.
Her nose flared like a tiny bull.
“I’ll take that as a thank you. You can pack up the container.”
We walked away confidently.
The official shook his head, thinking we were crazy.
Then—
Thud!
The ground trembled.
He dropped his keys.
“No way…”
Rumble rumble rumble—
The Dungeon entrance collapsed, filling with dirt.
“The Dungeon… disappeared…?”
A completely cleared Dungeon collapses and vanishes.
It only happens upon full completion.
“D-did they really clear it? With that kid…? Is that even possible?”
He ran out calling for us, waving paperwork—
But we were long gone.
= = =
Her S-Rank Title became SS-Rank.
Perhaps the job change consumed a lot of energy.
“I’m a little tired today…”
The always energetic girl finally showed fatigue.
“Yeah. You worked hard. Let’s go rest. I’ll buy you something delicious.”
“Hehe… I want Sundae Soup and then sleep.”
We ate near the Rogue Guild, and halfway through, she fell asleep at the table.
I carried her back to the motel and tucked her in.
Once outside, I opened the Party Window.
“Maybe there’s something else I missed.”
A Hidden job that changes jobs.
A Hidden Class among Hidden Classes.
The future’s strongest sniper.
I felt stupid for ever expecting her Status to be “normal.”
Looking closer—
“…I knew it.”
A new notation appeared under Gun Mastery.
[Job Change 2 / 4]
Simple but terrifying.
One question followed—
“How many job changes did Sogoe have in my past life…?”
She was recognized as the best sniper on the planet by Jeonsin.
No reload delay.
No firing limitations.
No opening for the enemy to exploit.
She once soloed a global Guild in front of the world.
A monster among monsters.
“Whew…”
And now, that monster’s shadow was emerging inside this small girl.
“I can’t believe Hyun-jung is in my Party.”
I took out my notebook.
“Okay. Anyway…”
Finding nothing else, I closed the Party Window.
I had time alone.
I wouldn’t waste it.
Time to process Magic Stones—and monopolize Hidden content.
I reviewed the notebook while walking toward the Rogue Guild.
That was when someone blocked my way.
“Would you like to answer the phone?”
A woman in her early twenties handed me a cell phone.
She mouthed silently:
Black Label.
I took the phone.
Hwang Ji-young’s voice hit instantly.
[Why didn’t you answer?]
“I was busy. Why?”
[Aren’t you taking the Key of Hermes?]
“Ah…”
The young woman took out a wooden box.
She handed it over politely.
Inside:
An ancient key, embedded with a red ruby.
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[S Rank] Key of Hermes
A mysterious key of unknown function.
If you understand how to use it and meet the qualifications, it becomes an item worthy of its Rank.
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I smiled.
I stored it immediately.
The young woman bowed deeply and left.
“Huh? The cell phone—”
[Is that important? What are you!?]
“What now?”
[How did you know the Shadow Brokers had the Key of Hermes!?]
“Do I have to tell you how I learn things? Aren’t you the Information Guild?”
[No! HOW do you know!? Do you know how much trouble that key caused me!?]
“What happened?”
I already knew.
“They said it wasn’t for sale? Or that only they knew about it?”
[………… I’m going insane. WHAT ARE YOU!?]
I laughed.
She deserved her meltdown.
The Key of Hermes wouldn’t appear for another 4–5 years in my past life.
The Shadow Brokers spent years trying to understand it.
Of course, they failed.
[Were you a Shadow Broker originally!?]
I almost burst out laughing.
“No.”
[Then how do you know a secret only Shadow Brokers share!? They interrogated me!]
“Ah, you must’ve had a rough time. But hey, it ended well, right?”
[Bang Hyuk-min!!! Do you have ANY IDEA what I did to explain this!?]
“Thanks. You did great. I didn’t do it on purpose. They’d have auctioned it eventually anyway—you just sped it up.”
[You insane bastard!!!]
“Okay, bye.”
Click.
I hung up.
My ears rang from her screaming even after the call ended.
“Does she lead her Guild with her voice…?”
I was about to toss the phone when—
A middle-aged woman stopped beside me.
“The Guild Leader told me to tell you that this is not the time for that.”
My eyes narrowed.
“Black Label?”
She nodded.
Then whispered,
“Baeksan.”
“….?!”
“They are looking for a small girl in Baeksan.”
She took the phone and walked away.
The Baek-san Guild… targeting Hyun-jung?
“The future… hasn’t changed…?”
I looked around, jaw clenched.
“Damn it… Baeksan…”