The Genius Assassin Who Takes it All-Chapter 247: Wall Of Perfection (1)

The name and description bore a similarity to the “Traffic Light Fist” used by Deseo in their previous confrontation.

It could deploy formations akin to the Thunder Strike Array, with three selectable colors and different functions.

【Red Circle Array – Reduces the movement speed of enemies within a 5m radius by 65%. Can target specific enemies.】

A crimson circular array.

It had a slowing effect on the mobility of its designated targets.

【Yellow Circle Array – Reduces the speed of ranged projectiles (skills, thrown weapons, etc.) by 65% within a 5m radius.】

A golden circular array.

It could drastically slow down the speed of incoming skill spheres or daggers within the area.

【Green Circle Array – Distorts the vision of enemies within a 5m radius when they look at you. Can target specific enemies. No effect on your own vision.】

A verdant circular array.

It caused visual distortion, neutralizing precise sniping or calculated attacks.

For a moment, Kang-hoo wondered how effective this skill could be if it were “spammed” using abundant mana.

【Only one array can be deployed at a time, and each is activated using a weapon as a medium. The medium weapon must remain grounded, and deploying the same array again will replace the previous one.】

However, the mechanics of the system’s skill design were anything but careless. In fact, they were meticulously thorough.

Upon reviewing the detailed tooltip, Kang-hoo realized it was a skill with high mana consumption.

He began to understand why Deseo couldn’t use it freely.

The skill consumed mana during the deployment stage and continued to drain mana during its maintenance phase.

For Kang-hoo to use this skill…

Without the Mad Solarkium effect, deploying it would likely come with minor or severe headaches.

“It’s great for creating variables. An interesting skill. It feels like I’ve acquired three skills in one.”

Kang-hoo smiled with satisfaction.

Red Circle Array, Yellow Circle Array, Green Circle Array.

They seemed practical and versatile, depending on the situation.

After completing his skill plundering, Kang-hoo grabbed the orb and stepped into the activated special space.

It felt as if he were standing in the middle of the universe, surrounded by countless stars.

Although he appeared to be floating, he could feel an invisible ground beneath his feet, allowing him to move.

Click. Click. Click.

Ahead, the activated reward awaited Kang-hoo.

For now, only a square box was visible, making it impossible to guess what was inside.

Would it be a skill book like in Jang Si-hwan’s case? Or a weapon, like in Chae Gwanhyeong’s instance?

And what kind of reward could Park Dong-jae have obtained inside?

Kang-hoo felt a mix of excitement and nervousness, knowing this was a reward he had deliberately stolen from an enemy’s future.

The thought of growing stronger…

That alone was exhilarating.

As a writer, Kang-hoo had always been curious about how sudden power growth could offer readers a sense of vicarious satisfaction.

Experiencing it firsthand was both thrilling and nerve-wracking. At the same time, he felt immense joy in claiming the reward as his own.

Gulp.

Unconsciously swallowing his dry saliva, Kang-hoo opened the box. Inside was a skill book.

“No way.”

An assassin skill book?

As he pondered whether the reward had been tailored to his class, something unexpected happened.

Fwoosh!

Suddenly, the skill book began emitting a golden radiance.

“Wow.”

Kang-hoo, rarely one to exclaim, was genuinely surprised. He hadn’t expected a hidden skill to appear here.

A hidden skill, of which only 77 existed in the entire hunter world. And now, he had a chance to claim one again.

Kang-hoo already possessed the hidden skill White Sun Slash/Black Moon Slash from before. This would be his second hidden skill.

“Yes. This is what proper serendipity looks like. Isn’t this the hallmark of a protagonist?”

Kang-hoo grinned.

The hidden skill had already sealed the deal. With trembling hands, Kang-hoo grabbed the skill book.

【Wall of Perfection】

Its classification, however, wasn’t under the assassin category. It was marked as a universal skill.

This meant it was compatible with any class and carried no penalties regardless of the user.

Kang-hoo’s gaze trailed down the description of Wall of Perfection.

【A rechargeable mana shield with durability equivalent to 1,000 mana. Once durability is completely depleted, the mana shield shatters, triggering "Absolute Perfection," granting 100% resistance to all attributes for 3 seconds.】

“1,000 mana… If it breaks during combat, it’ll be hard to recharge while fighting.”

The required mana amount was considerable.

Given Kang-hoo’s mana stat of 21, it would take approximately 50 cycles of replenishing and depleting to fully charge it.

It seemed to be a skill that required meticulous pre-combat preparation and charging during downtime.

And when the shield was destroyed, it had a unique advantage akin to catastrophic effects.

The Wall of Perfection also offered benefits upon shattering, but the extent of those benefits was beyond imagination.

Was it because it was a hidden skill?

When Absolute Perfection activated, it essentially granted invulnerability to all attribute attacks for 3 seconds.

It was an unparalleled privilege.

With Absolute Perfection triggered, immunity to any skill from a magic-based hunter was virtually guaranteed.

【The skill deploys from the user’s left side.

The Wall of Perfection spans horizontally from the user’s left elbow to the tip of their middle finger.

Vertically, it extends from the crown of the head to the soles of the feet.

It can be activated or deactivated as needed.】

【However, the shield of the Wall of Perfection itself cannot physically strike the opponent.】

“Is this the posture? If I do it this way, it seems like I can protect my whole body.”

After checking the description, Kang-hoo raised his left arm and assumed a high-block posture.

This allowed for full-body protection against frontal attacks.

While his left arm was restricted by the Wall of Perfection, it didn’t matter much since his dominant hand was his right.

Moreover, as long as the durability wasn’t fully depleted, the Wall of Perfection remained active.

Once the defensive action was over, he could still fight freely with dual daggers, deactivating the skill if needed.

For most skills, this would have been the end of the user benefits listed in the description.

But, as expected of a hidden skill, there was more.

【The Wall of Perfection absorbs all damage until its durability reaches zero, but it does not absorb impact force.

If an attack exceeds the durability threshold, but the durability is at least 333, the shield will guarantee protection from the attack once.】

“Oh-ho.”

Two fascinating points stood out.

First, suppose someone fired a high-caliber sniper bullet at him.

The Wall of Perfection would nullify the damage entirely, causing the bullet to disappear upon impact.

However, the force from the impact would still transfer, potentially pushing Kang-hoo backward.

Second, if the attack exceeded the shield’s durability threshold—essentially breaking the Wall of Perfection—the damage would not pass through to the user.

Instead, the shield would shatter, neutralizing the attack entirely.

In simpler terms, as long as the Wall of Perfection was active, it guaranteed a nullification of a one-hit-kill attack.

Of course, the prerequisite was that the durability had to be 333 or higher.

“So this is why it’s a hidden skill.”

Kang-hoo greatly appreciated the ability to nullify an enemy’s fatal strike at least once.

Furthermore, the Wall of Perfection was rechargeable.

If he replenished its durability in advance, he could repeatedly use its protective features—a potential infinite cycle.

“This hidden skill will be hard to keep under wraps.”

Unlike his White Sun Slash/Black Moon Slash, which he used to finish off enemies decisively…

The Wall of Perfection would likely see frequent use in ordinary battles.

If Kang-hoo wasn’t planning to solo-play stealthily for his entire life, the skill’s existence would inevitably become known.

It didn’t bother him.

Avoiding risk out of fear was worse than not acting at all. Failing to use the skill for such reasons would be madness.

“Learn.”

Without hesitation, he tore the skill book.

Upon learning the skill, its usage naturally became ingrained in his mind. No additional practice was necessary.

【Inheritance in progress.】

【Wall of Perfection has been activated.】

【Information is being transmitted to all hidden skill holders.】

【Acquired: Wall of Perfection.】

【Universal skill.】

The learning process ended quickly.

As Kang-hoo had guessed, the most recommended defensive posture was the high block.

This posture enabled near-perfect frontal defense. By hiding behind the shield, he could protect himself completely.

“Although it’s not an assassin-exclusive skill, I got exactly what I needed, and it’s even a hidden skill. Luck is definitely on my side.”

Now he had secured both high mobility and efficient defense.

For an assassin, increased assassination capabilities often came at the cost of defense.

But Kang-hoo managed to grab hold of both—an impossible feat made possible through serendipity.

At the Same Time.

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“What the hell? What’s this hidden skill? Who the hell just acquired it?”

Bang!

Vincent Meyer kicked the desk he was sitting at, enraged after receiving the hidden skill notification.

Vincent, who coveted every hidden skill another hunter possessed, couldn’t stand the idea of someone else having it.

He had even failed to locate the assassin-exclusive hidden skill he had heard about recently, which still irked him.

Now, a hunter somewhere had acquired the hidden skill called Wall of Perfection.

Just by its name, its defensive utility was obvious.

Unlike the assassin skill that could be concealed by its owner, the Wall of Perfection seemed easier to trace.

It would likely see frequent use in battle, increasing the chances of witnesses and, eventually, exposure.

“If I can just figure out who it is later… I’ll take it from them no matter what. I can’t stand amateurs flaunting hidden skills they don’t deserve.”

Vincent’s twisted ambition was nothing new.

Even Elizabeth, quietly sipping tea nearby, found his attitude pathetic despite being close to him.

“Does it bother you that much?”

“Yes. No one in this world is better than me. Hidden skills are wasted on those idiots.”

“You sound serious.”

“I’m not joking. Arrogant bastards who don’t know humility deserve to die.”

“And what about you?”

“I’ve always been exceptional.”

“…I’m done talking to you.”

“Wall of Perfection. Wall of Perfection. Wall of Perfection! I will have it. Whoever has it, just wait, you bastard!”

Vincent’s eyes glowed red with fury.

He wasn’t the only one reacting to the hidden skill notification with such thoughts.

Many hunters, driven by greed and the desire to hoard more hidden skills, shared similar intentions.

The Wall of Perfection had found a worthy owner, but sooner or later, its presence would inevitably be revealed.