The Top Omega Hunter Chapter 56: Ch 56: Next Round- Part 2

Chapter 56: Ch 56: Next Round- Part 2

’For now, I should take a deep breath and keep walking. I should find an opening soon enough.’

I had enough experience with these traps to be able to guess what would happen next. So I kept walking and as expected, I found a source of light.

Now, that could an two things—it was either a trap, or a way out. I was willing to take both risks.

I stepped toward that small opening when the person following

decided to step forward and grab my arm. I saw no point in dodging that so I allowed my wrist to be grabbed by that arm.

"Wait—! Stop for a second. Do you have a death wish? Why would you approach a possible trap with such confidence?"

The voice sounded familiar so I took out a flashlight from my inventory to see who had followed .

The light illuminated Lee Minho’s face and I internally cursed my luck at placing

in the sa place as him.

’Why him? Out of all the possible hunters in this stage, why did the association bastards have to place

with soone who can recognize ?’

I questioned, but even I knew that my fear was irrational. There was no way the association knew about my connection to Lee Minho, never mind manipulate my odds of being here.

This was a coincidence.

I tugged my arm out of Lee Minho’s grab and pretended to rub where he had grabbed .

After all, the A-ranked Alpha hunter had not been subtle about hiding his strength when he had grabbed

and since I was projecting a weak low-class hunter, I should have gotten hurt by his assault.

"I...that’s the way out, right?"

I asked Lee Minho and he looked uncomfortable by my attention.

"That...may be the way out or it may not be. We will only know once we go there. However, allow

to be the one to check for traps. Soone like you should not need to check for the traps yourself."

The Alpha hunter told

and I felt enraged.

"What do you an by that? Are you calling

incompetent?"

I asked the Alpha and he looked startled by what he said himself. His eyes widened and he suddenly collapsed his hand over his mouth to stop himself from speaking.

"I-I apologize. I did not an to belittle you. It’s just that...there is sothing about you that makes

not want you to put yourself in danger...ugh, it’s difficult for

to explain in words."

The Alpha told

and he did seem to be struggling with what he needed to say.

At this point, even I felt sorry for him and decided to give him a second chance. I understood that sotis, one’s instincts got the best of them.

Even I was guilty of that and I had trained my whole life to suppress these instincts so that they wouldn’t act up.

"Alright, I understand. You can head out first to check for a trap."

I told the Alpha and he looked relieved before he walked toward the opening and stuck his hand in it.

Nothing happened and the Alpha slipped out.

Seconds later, he ca back in and gestured to

that it was safe for us to proceed. So I followed his example and went out after him.

There was silence around us and I wondered if I needed to attack Lee Minho to take him out right here and now.

’Should I take Lee Minho out now? I know I can take it, but explaining it would be a hassle...plus, it would attract too much attention and I don’t want that...’

I debated within my mind.

Had I been in this championship because I wanted to win, I would not have let this chance go. But this ti, I had a better idea.

Since Lee Minho was already a top hunter, I could easily piggyback on him and reach the end of this competition. That was the best deal...for now.

"Hey, are you alright? You went too quiet. Do you...want

to go away or sothing?"

Lee Minho asked and he sounded like a wilted puppy when he asked

this.

I quickly replied to him, assuring him that there was no need for him to leave for now.

"No, it’s fine. We can stick around for this part of the championship. Since I don’t know who and what I would face next, having a familiar face with

would make

feel better."

I told the Alpha and I was not even lying. Having Lee Minho with

would make

feel better.

The Alpha looked relieved as well to hear

speak like that and he gave

a smile.

"I see. That makes

feel better about being here with you. Anyway...what’s making you participate in this championship? For , it’s my duty as a top hunter to co here and maintain balance. What about you?"

The Alpha asked and I wondered whether I should lie to him or tell him the truth.

In the end, I decided to go with the truth because I felt like the Alpha deserved that much at least.

"I am here because I am curious about sothing. It’s nothing big but I still wanted to sate my curiosity."

I told the Alpha and Lee Minho made an understanding noise.

"Hmm, I see. Are you here to check out dungeon #36 because it is said to be special? Don’t look so startled because you are not the only one. Initially, this championship started because of this mysterious dungeon and to explore it. But it slowly beca more about power and control."

The hunter told

and I paused to think about it.

From what I could gather, the higher-ups who set this championship knew sothing about dungeon #36 that they wanted to explore. But they likely were not able to make it too far.

And that’s why they decided to have other hunters clear a path for them. It was another common tactic the association liked to use back in the day.

But they must have ssed up sowhere for things to blow out of proportion like this and the request slowly beca a championship.

"Looking at the clock, we have about half an hour before we need to be at the finish line, but we are about to reach the last stretch. From here on, you should be careful. It is going to be a rocky road ahead."

The Alpha told

and I already knew what he was talking about.

There were too many hunter signatures hiding in the shadows, waiting to jump anyone who ca this way and eliminate their future competition.

"Hey, there are so powerful hunters up ahead so I might not be able to protect you. Are you sure you would be alright?"

Lee Minho asked and I nodded.

I had no intention of showing my full power here, so my plan was simple—I was going to run away from a fight as much as I could and make it to the safe zone.

After all, I doubted there was anyone here who could catch

when I was willing to actually try.