There had always been a sense of caution surrounding Slayers. The fact that the famous boxer Gloria was assaulted by an ordinary high school student had shocked the world. However, Slayers themselves did not become a significant cause for concern because their abilities were practically useless against modern weapons, and they needed monsters in their vicinity to engage in combat.

However, lately, there had been instances of Slayers going astray when the conditions for opening auxiliary Slayer battlefields were relaxed. In official PvP matches, it was becoming more like a sport with its own rules and regulations. It allowed skills suitable for one-on-one battles to develop, and it served as preparation for potential encounters with small (or agile) monsters similar to humans. Of course, there were also many people who viewed PvP negatively, claiming that it overly commercialized matters involving human lives.

But PvP was just a small part of it. The Slayers who had infiltrated the auction house were armed with modern weapons, and their movements were reminiscent of special forces. The battlefield felt alive. The Slayers were distinct, and the trust in state-of-the-art defense facilities and strict security had diminished. Shotguns couldn’t even exert their power against them.

‘Indeed… As long as I don’t feel pain, I can focus on H/P… I can continue executing optimal moves.’

Hyun-seok hid under his chair like everyone else to observe the situation.

‘There aren’t many people or organizations who know about this auction.’

While it wasn’t a perfect secret, only those who held a certain social position, wealth, or were among the top-tier Slayers would be aware of this auction.

‘Which means the security here must be strict.’

Considering the billions or even trillions of won being exchanged here, it made sense that some would attempt a major heist. Moreover, various country signs, top-tier Slayers, and Union leaders were present here. It seemed like they were targeting not only the items but also weakening the power of other countries and the Union.

It was difficult to draw definite conclusions. The scale of this auction was extraordinary, even if it was solely focused on items. However, to be aware of this auction, one had to be in a certain position, and it was hard to believe that someone in that position would resort to such actions solely for the sake of items. While human greed knows no limits, suspicions were inevitable.

But aside from the overall situation, what aroused the most suspicion was:

‘They have armed forces handling security. Despite being Slayers, they shouldn’t have the confidence to face modern weapons head-on…’

They boldly confronted the situation with confidence. It seemed like they were not just after the items but intended to take everything. They began looting items and cash from those nearby.

Bang!
A loud gunshot echoed.

A faction that opposed the terrorists had engaged in a shootout, resulting in casualties, and the atmosphere in the auction house became increasingly tense. Even if they were well-known individuals or held high social positions, how many could face death, especially an untimely death caused by external factors?

The armed security guards did not reveal themselves. It was inconceivable that there were no security forces present. Therefore, it could be assumed that they had all been taken down. In that instant, Hyun-seok was slightly surprised. Moments ago, sparks had flown from the chest of the man wearing the mask.

It seemed like there had been a sniper from somewhere. However, the sniping attempts failed. Subsequently, sparks flickered near the man’s head, but again, the sniper failed. It was impossible for even a Slayer to achieve such a feat. Hyun-seok himself did not have much confidence in surviving a sniper’s bullet.

‘It’s not that their defense is too high.’

If their defense was high, sparks wouldn’t flicker like that.

‘This… it’s a shield!’

It seemed to resemble a shield possessed by monsters with a strong resistance to modern weapons.

‘A shield. Yes, a Slayer with a shielded defense must have attacked. It all makes sense now, even their confidence!’

That was the keyword. The superhumans who were immune to modern weapons. The current situation must have been close to that level. But those superhumans were armed with modern weapons themselves. It wouldn’t be easy to deal with them. Calling them walking tanks would be an understatement.

The auction house grew quieter. The participants willingly handed over their items and money. The same went for Sung-hyung. They whispered in hushed voices.

“I guess they’re using a Shield Skill Book to shield themselves.”

Hyun-seok nodded. Sung-hyung spoke again.

“There are around seven of them. Considering how difficult it would be for a large number of people to infiltrate, having only seven could be considered a significant infiltration. I’m not sure if they all have shields, but based on their movements, I think I can handle at least one of them.”

Sung-hyung seemed to have the intention of subduing them. However, Hyun-seok hesitated a bit. He wasn’t a protagonist in a movie. Bullets wouldn’t just avoid him. Hyun-seok didn’t have a shield. While his defense was strong, it was uncertain if it could withstand modern weapons. It was an entirely different field from monster slaying.

As if understanding Hyun-seok’s concerns, Sung-hyung said, “Don’t worry. Typically, handgun impact damage is around 5,000. Assuming it’s not a critical shot.”

5,000 was a significant value. Considering that the top-level predator, Twin-Headed Troll, had around 4,500 HP, a single bullet would have a stronger attack power than it. Moreover, handguns were ranged weapons that even ordinary people could handle with a little practice. They were capable of firing in rapid succession. In that sense, the technological advancement of the modern era was truly formidable.

“The most powerful weapon they currently possess is the MP-7. It’s a type of submachine gun. It has armor-piercing and rapid-fire capabilities, but the impact damage is around 8,000.”

The information provided by Sung-hyung was quite advanced. It was impressive how they managed to gather such detailed information and store it in their minds. That high-level information was enough to instill confidence in Hyun-seok.

A smile appeared on Hyun-seok’s lips, even though it couldn’t be seen due to his mask.

“Just 8,000?”

8,000 damage wouldn’t even make a dent in his H/P. At least 5,000 H/P would be reduced only if more than seven bullets hit simultaneously within a 0.1-second timeframe. And Hyun-seok was currently equipped with a Green-grade heal.

He felt confident. While he didn’t know the extent of the power unleashed by critical shots, he had slain a Cyclops with over 100,000 impact damage. How powerful would eight bullets with 8,000 impact damage be? Moreover, getting hit by critical shots was something Hyun-seok was quite familiar with.

“Hey, you! Stop hesitating!”

He heard slightly muffled English pronunciation. Hyun-seok had done English translation work before, and he was quite fluent in the language. He could tell that it wasn’t a native speaker, and he understood the meaning as well.

Hyun-seok raised both hands above his head and stood up. The man with the gun showed signs of vigilance.

“What are you doing? Sit down!”

Hyun-seok took a step forward, and the man made a shooting gesture. At the same time, Hyun-seok activated the battlefield.

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