Chapter 99

Tenson Rin defeated the Torent, which had a recommended level of nearly 8000, with just one strike.

Seeing this, Hana and Yan opened their eyes in shock.

(Did he really do that just now? But how?)

Yan remembered that during the previous dungeon practice, Rin's level was around 2000.

Was it even possible to defeat a Torent at that level?

(No, that's not it!)

Then, Hana suddenly remembered.

At that time, Rin lent her a Concealment skill to hide her Skill Imitation from others.

When she asked why he had such a skill, Rin didn't answer.

However, now, in front of this scene, she could make a guess.

Rin must have wanted to hide his true strength.

That's why he used Concealment.

But why did he need to hide his strength in the first place?

As Hana pondered this, Yan burst out laughing.

"Haha, hahaha, hahaha!"

Despite his summoned monster being defeated right in front of him, Yan was trembling with joy.

With a smile, Yan spoke to Rin.

"I'm surprised, Tenson Rin. I didn't think you could defeat a Torent with just one strike... someone at a mere 5000 level."

Rin frowned.

"5000 level?"

"Surprised that your true level was revealed? My Unique Skill, Plunderer, has the effect of knowing the level of anyone I touch. Remember that?"

"...That handshake back then."

"Exactly. I realized you were deliberately hiding your strength from that moment. There's only one reason to do that... you must have a skill you can't tell others, just like me."

"..."

Rin remained silent.

But his reaction in this situation was equivalent to a confirmation.

"From the moment I found out, I decided to take your skill too! I was disappointed when I thought you weren't here, but to think you would come on your own! To be able to take both your and your sister's skills at the same time, I must be lucky!"

After laughing for a while, Yan continued.

"Still, it would be troublesome if I tried to kill your sister and got in the way. I'll take care of you first."

"―――"

As Yan said this, a system sound echoed in Hana's head.

"You are about to be removed from the Plunderer's target. Do you agree?"

"――This!"

"Did you hear that? Unfortunately, I can only target one person at a time with Plunderer. I'm moving it from you to Tenson Rin. Agree quickly."

"! There's no way I'll――"

Yan, who had decided to kill Rin first to be able to take his skill, wanted to change the target.

However, if Hana agreed, it would create a situation where Yan could kill Rin.

Thinking this, Hana was about to refuse, but Rin said:

"Agree, Hana."

"…What? But if I do, Onii-chan will――"

"It's okay. Trust me."

Rin's voice was full of confidence.

It seemed he had a plan.

Believing in him, Hana nodded.

"…Alright. I agree."

As she said this, a system sound indicating that she was removed from the target rang out.

And then—

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"You have been selected as the target of Plunderer."

"The effect cannot be removed without the consent of both the initiator and the target."

"…I see, so it's like this."

Plunderer was activated on Rin.

After hearing the system sound, Rin nodded slightly.

(This makes the battle much easier.)

Yan must be serious about taking Rin and Hana's skills.

If that's the case, Hana shouldn't be in danger as long as she's not the target of Plunderer.

There's still the risk of her being taken hostage, but the number of things to consider has significantly decreased.

All that's left is to defeat Yan with his own hands.

Thinking this, Rin took a step forward, and Yan laughed.

"Ah, foolish family love. If you had run away and left your sister, you might have had a chance to survive. Do you really think you can beat me?"

"……"

"Since you seem to be getting overconfident from just defeating a weakened Torent, let me tell you. It's impossible for you to beat me."

"―――!"

Immediately after, seven giant monsters appeared around Yan.

Using Appraisal, Hana saw that they were powerful creatures like an Orc King, Salamander, and King Ice Wolf, with recommended levels exceeding 10,000.

"…What is this?"

"It's the same as the Torent earlier. By using the Monster Summoning skill I stole with Plunderer, I can summon multiple monsters that are lower in level than myself!"

Hearing this, Rin had a question.

"Considering the level I heard you had before, it seems contradictory."

"You're asking something obvious. It's the same as you, right?"

"…Concealment."

Yan's lips curled up.

"Exactly. My true level exceeds 10,000. In addition, I possess several powerful skills I've stolen with Plunderer. My strength is incomparable to that of adventurers in the same level range! There's no way you can beat me!"

Yan raised his hand and a massive bolt of lightning appeared above it.

In response, the other monsters began to move.

Those skilled in close combat took a stance ready to attack, while those capable of magic attacks prepared their spells.

What they all had in common was that their targets were Rin.

Yan shouted, as if certain of victory.

"This time, I'm going to kill you for sure. I don't know what kind of defense you have, but don't think you can withstand it like before! Die, Tenson Rin!"

At Yan's signal, the enemies moved in unison.

The first to be unleashed were the magic attacks.

Bolts of lightning that scorched the earth.

Beams of fire that could melt iron.

Spears of ice that were freezing cold.

All of them were aimed at killing Rin.

With Hana behind him, he couldn't avoid them.

Even if he could, he would face the super powerful monsters skilled in close combat, including the Orc King.

In this desperate situation with no hope of victory or escape, Rin declared without a trace of fear.

"Come forth—Unnamed Sword, '―――'"

In his right hand, a shining silver longsword appeared.

In his left hand, a short sword dyed deep red appeared.

And then—

As if going for a walk, with a light step,

Rin threw himself into the despair.

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(This is the end, Tenson Rin!)

Magic attacks capable of killing even a 10,000-level adventurer with a single strike simultaneously assaulted Rin.

Seeing this, Yan was certain of victory.

Even he couldn't withstand such a barrage of attacks.

But the moment all the magic disappeared in an instant, his thoughts froze.

"――What!?"

The one who emerged from the vanished magic was none other than Rin himself.

His body, and even his clothes, were completely unscathed.

It was impossible.

There was no way he could survive such an attack!

But there was no time to be shocked.

Rin was already charging at Yan at full speed.

"―No! Stop him!"

Regaining his composure, Yan gave orders to the monsters.

He understood that Rin must have some kind of defense against magic, possibly a special skill.

What about physical attacks?

Among the monsters present, the Orc King's physical abilities stood out.

"Go, Orc King!"

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