I've Never Seen a Saint who can use Magic so Well-Chapter 119

Under the blue sky, the iconic Landmark Tower stood tall, and the glittering ocean framed the beautiful city.

But the gathering wasn’t for sightseeing.

A massive gate had appeared on one side of the city.

Officials from the Hunter Bureau and local police were rigorously controlling the area around the gate. The onlookers kept their distance, their faces a mix of fear and curiosity.

“Do you think they’ll really succeed?”

“They have to! If they fail, we’re in real trouble.”

“Yeah, but…”

The young woman who had been chatting turned her gaze toward the gate—a dark, ominous hole that seemed ready to spew something monstrous at any moment.

Just looking at it gave her the eerie sensation of being pulled inside.

A fear of the unknown.

It was like staring into the abyss of the deep sea.

Shivering, the woman gripped her handbag tightly and muttered in a trembling voice,

“...Can they really raid an SS-ranked dungeon with only five people?”

“They must be confident if they’re attempting it.”

“Well, that’s true… but don’t you think they might be overestimating themselves?”

“What’s the point of us worrying about that? Our job is to cheer loudly if they succeed!”

“I-I guess you’re right…”

The nonchalant reply made her nod slightly.

At that moment, a convoy of vehicles appeared in the distance.

Luxurious black cars drove in a line, immediately capturing everyone’s attention.

“They’re here! The raid team is finally here!”

“It’s starting!”

The citizens began murmuring excitedly.

The cars slowed as they approached the gate, eventually coming to a stop.

Doors opened, and the hunters emerged.

The first to step out was Si-Hyun.

She wore a jet-black nun’s habit, an outfit she didn’t usually wear. It was a clear sign of how seriously she was taking this raid.

Following her, Kim Ji-Ah and Jason Turner appeared. The confident auras they exuded were almost palpable, commanding the crowd’s attention.

Finally, Sato Ichiro and Kurosawa Takeru stepped out of the last car.

Standing this close to the gate seemed to make them slightly tense. Their heavy gazes swept over their surroundings as they quietly pressed their lips together.

The group paused in front of the gate, each member checking their equipment and focusing their minds.

A subtle tension filled the air, and the murmurs of the onlookers gradually faded.

Once ready, Sato Ichiro approached Si-Hyun.

“Please take care of us,” he said politely, bowing his head slightly.

Si-Hyun responded with a faint smile.

“Yes, let’s do our best.”

Simple, straightforward Japanese.

Though it was just a brief exchange,

‘…As expected, my instincts weren’t wrong.’

Sato’s eyes narrowed in satisfaction.

Jeong Si-Hyun’s demeanor remained as composed as ever.

Whether at the hotel, here, or when she had unleashed her ice magic to subdue the disaster at the beach—she was always the same.

Completely calm.

There wasn’t the slightest hint of emotional turbulence in her tranquil demeanor.

She was like a serene lake.

Silent, yet deep and unfathomable.

“We’re moving out!”

Reaffirming his conviction, Sato turned with confident strides toward the gate.

One by one, the others followed.

Stopping before the massive gate, Si-Hyun lifted her gaze to examine it.

“...”

Then, she took a step forward.

There was no hesitation in her stride.

***

The dungeon was vast and cavernous, its earthy smell filling the air. Si-Hyun glanced at Jason, curiosity suddenly bubbling to the surface.

After eyeing him from head to toe, she spoke.

“...Jason.”

“Yes, did you call for me?”

“You actually have equipment?”

“Hahaha! Of course I do!”

Jason let out a cheerful laugh, thumping his chest with a fist.

Thud! Thud!

The high-strength alloy armor, crafted with cutting-edge technology, gave off a dull metallic sound. Si-Hyun tilted her head and asked,

“Then why didn’t you wear it when we fought?”

“To fight fairly, of course! Besides, you weren’t wearing your nun’s habit either. Hahaha!”

“Oh, right… That’s the kind of person you are.”

“Exactly! Anything else you’re curious about?”

“No, that’s all.”

Si-Hyun shook her head slightly. Jason had been playing the role of a normal person so convincingly lately that, for a moment, she had forgotten his true nature as a battle-crazed, obsessive stalker.

What an unusual man, in more ways than one.

Jason, noticing Si-Hyun’s reaction, gazed at her quietly before flashing a wide grin and walking ahead.

He knew now.

The Saint rarely showed interest in people she didn’t care about. For her to ask him such a question…

‘Our relationship is progressing!’

It was a signal that his consistent efforts were paying off. A strange sense of accomplishment tickled Jason’s heart.

“I’ll take the lead!”

As the designated tank, Jason stepped to the front, his powerful strides setting the pace. The hunters formed ranks behind him, with Si-Hyun positioned at the center.

It wasn’t long before they encountered their first group of monsters.

The battle’s opening move was made by Kurosawa Takeru of Japan.

Whizz!

An arrow sliced through the air, imbued with the power of wind. It tore through the monsters in its path, ripping them apart. Their screams echoed through the cavern.

“Haha, how’s that?!”

Kurosawa shouted, reveling in the power of his skill. Confidence began to radiate from his expression.

‘Just as the scouting team reported, the small fry are no big deal!’

Watching the writhing monsters, he felt embarrassed for having been so tense earlier. His condition today was absolutely perfect.

Kurosawa turned to look at the other hunters with a smug expression, as if to say, Let’s see how well you all do now.

‘Tch, figures a supporter would just stand there watching.’

Kurosawa sneered at Si-Hyun.

But then, Sato Ichiro’s ice magic unfolded.

Crack! Craaaack!

The overwhelming chill swept through the air.

“...”

The scene shifted entirely.

Sato’s skill obliterated the remaining monsters, freezing them solid. The dungeon grew eerily quiet, the silence amplified by the stillness of the frozen beasts.

The stark difference in impact between Kurosawa’s and Sato’s skills was undeniable.

Kurosawa alternated between looking at the icy cavern and Sato, his face contorting in disbelief.

Only then did he realize something. He hadn’t received any support buffs from Si-Hyun.

‘That woman…!’

Kurosawa’s brows furrowed deeply as he glared at Si-Hyun.

His stellar condition had been solely the result of his own preparation, while the supporter in their party blatantly excluded him. What an infuriating woman!

‘Hah! Just you wait.’

He vowed to prove himself as the true star of today’s raid.

Seething, Kurosawa regulated his breathing. Buffs? Who needed them? With or without them, he would show his worth.

Sure, Sato Ichiro’s magic had been impressive, but…

‘There’s no way he can keep throwing around spells like that.’

Mana had its limits, especially for mage-type hunters.

Kurosawa steadied his breathing, narrowing his eyes sharply at Si-Hyun before moving forward.

The real test of this dungeon lay in the boss room.

There, Kurosawa resolved, he would outshine everyone else.

***

"…The journey here was really uneventful."

"Yeah, it really was."

Ji-Ah murmured softly, and Si-Hyun replied with a short acknowledgment.

For an SS-ranked dungeon, the monsters they had faced were surprisingly ordinary. Their level hardly exceeded that of a typical S-rank dungeon. Even the dungeon itself wasn’t particularly vast.

This matched the information provided by the Japanese side.

In the end, the key point was the dungeon’s highly unusual mana density.

And that could only mean one thing.

"…"

The two of them stared at the massive gate standing before them.

A structure that completely changed the atmosphere.

Strangely, it felt oddly familiar—as if they had seen it before. It was almost like a déjà vu.

"Jason, let's go."

"Yes, ma’am!"

At Si-Hyun’s command, Jason stepped forward. He gripped the gate’s handle tightly with both hands.

Rumble—Rumble—

The gate opened slowly with a thunderous sound. Following Jason’s lead, the group entered the boss room one by one.

Boom!

As soon as everyone was inside, the entrance slammed shut behind them with a resounding noise.

Now, there was only one way out of here: defeat the boss.

"Ho, this is a rare sight for a boss," Jason murmured, intrigued.

Everyone's gaze turned forward, focusing on the scene ahead.

A massive beast in the shape of a bull stood there, its immense frame dominating the room. On its back sat a woman in a saddle, her presence as commanding as the beast she rode.

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The sheer pressure they exuded was overwhelming.

Though they had clearly noticed the intruders, neither the beast nor its rider made any immediate moves.

Ji-Ah sidled closer to Si-Hyun and whispered,

"Si-Hyun, do you…?"

"Nope, I don’t know who that is."

At Si-Hyun’s quick shake of her head, Ji-Ah nodded and stepped forward again.

Watching her retreating figure, Si-Hyun tilted her head slightly.

Something… something didn’t sit right.

Her instincts were blaring alarms, warning her that what she saw wasn’t the full picture.

Grumble—

The enormous bull flared its nostrils, exhaling a deep, rumbling breath as it began to rise.

The woman atop the beast unfurled a whip that had been coiled at her side, snapping it sharply through the air.

Just as everyone finished their preparations for battle—

"First strike wins!"

Kurosawa Takeru shouted, gripping his bow with both hands as he took a firing stance. His focus honed entirely on the boss before him.

But in that exact moment—

Si-Hyun's gaze snapped behind her.

"What is this?!"

A scream erupted from Kurosawa Takeru.

An unexpected calamity had occurred.