The Genius Assassin Who Takes it All-Chapter 250: Celestial Assassin’s Test (2)

“Did you feel it?”

“Judging by how you’re hiding and waiting along the path, it’s obvious. You go ahead.”

“Hm?”

“You’re not taking the test with me, are you?”

Kang-hoo gestured toward a side path visible on the right. It was another way to reach K’s villa.

“You figured it out before I even said anything.”

“I consider it a natural process. Let’s proceed. I can’t take the test with a teacher from another class.”

“Alright. Be careful and don’t push yourself too hard. Avoid taking unnecessary risks.”

“Just tell me this: Do I only need to arrive safely at the villa?”

K nodded.

That meant Kang-hoo would face various forms of interference from the Celestial Assassin on the way to the villa.

Passing the test meant overcoming these obstacles and arriving at the villa unharmed.

“Be careful!”

K repeated his warning firmly, perhaps out of concern.

Although passing the test was essential to gain the Celestial Assassin’s favor, the dangers made him wary.

It seemed like belated regret for setting up today’s encounter from the start…

Nevertheless, K sincerely hoped Kang-hoo would gain the Celestial Assassin’s favor and receive his teachings.

“Go on now. Your presence here is distracting me.”

“Alright, I’ll leave right away.”

K disappeared down the side path.

【Sensory Focus】

Kang-hoo immediately activated his Sensory Focus skill. The first enhancement was to his vision.

“…”

Even with his expanded and magnified field of view, there was no sign of the Celestial Assassin.

Of course, he didn’t expect to see him. If the Celestial Assassin were sloppy enough to be visible, he wouldn’t have reached his current status.

Instead, Kang-hoo detected peculiarities in areas with an unusual mana flow.

For example, a leaf or branch seemed slightly pressed against something transparent.

In other words, invisible lines were present, akin to a transparent version of Distorted Line.

Kang-hoo stopped using visual enhancement and shifted to enhancing his sense of smell.

Suddenly, a myriad of scents became noticeable, almost making him feel like a dog.

Yet, the Celestial Assassin’s scent—or any human scent—was absent.

This didn’t mean the Celestial Assassin wasn’t there; he had simply hidden his scent perfectly.

‘Invisible lines laid out. Presence concealed. According to the original story, there should be heat…’

As he recalled the details, Kang-hoo enhanced his sense of touch. A faint heat was now perceptible.

The heat felt out of place within the cool breeze, likely emanating from the lines.

‘It’s Invisible Infinite Threads.’

Only then did Kang-hoo recognize it as one of the Celestial Assassin’s many skills.

Invisible Infinite Threads.

A skill designed to weave countless invisible lines into a network.

While Kang-hoo’s Distorted Line skill creates a single line to target an enemy’s life…

Invisible Infinite Threads involves multiple lines, forming a complex structure.

Although its cutting power is slightly inferior to Distorted Line, its threat is undeniable.

Moreover, it could be integrated with traps or other attack mechanisms, even serving as an alarm system.

Triggering Invisible Infinite Threads could lead to the ground collapsing beneath you, or you might be buried alive by pre-installed falling rocks.

“Phew…”

Kang-hoo took a deep breath and reexamined the state of Invisible Infinite Threads.

No visible lines could be judged by sight alone.

Instead, Kang-hoo relied on mana flow, environmental cues, and the peculiar heat to assess the situation.

It was like painting invisible lines into an empty space with a third eye.

Kang-hoo could sense and visualize the flow of Invisible Infinite Threads. Safe and unsafe routes became clear.

【Acceleration】

Ta-da-da-da!

Kang-hoo began sprinting.

He strode boldly, making rapid progress toward the target.

Kang-hoo assumed the Celestial Assassin was hiding somewhere, watching him intently.

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This meant that even after safely passing the Invisible Infinite Threads, further attacks or interference could occur at any time.

Swish! Swish! Swish!

Kang-hoo leaped powerfully, crouched low to the ground, and even twisted his body at a right angle, limbo-style, to evade.

He wasn’t showing off.

The convoluted layout of the Invisible Infinite Threads made such maneuvers necessary.

Only someone like Kang-hoo, who could sense their location and shape, could find a way through.

For anyone else, even with some luck, they’d ultimately meet their demise.

‘The test is no joke.’

Kang-hoo realized this wasn’t a casual setup.

It was a serious challenge.

True sincerity must be met with sincerity. Kang-hoo pushed his pace further, determined to break through.

By following the main path instead of K’s side route, Kang-hoo could finish the test by reaching the villa.

Thus, instead of lingering and giving the Celestial Assassin more time to act, Kang-hoo resolved to penetrate the path swiftly.

The longer it took, the more opportunities the Celestial Assassin would have to deploy countermeasures.

Limiting the opponent’s options while steering the situation in his favor.

This was Kang-hoo’s plan.

‘Look at this guy. Is he deliberately passing like that so I can see it with my own eyes? This feels intentional.’

The Celestial Assassin was astonished as he watched Kang-hoo maneuver through his intricately laid Invisible Infinite Threads.

He had intentionally designed the threads to be so complex that even watching them could make one dizzy.

Yes, it was a kind of malicious hobby.

Perhaps it was because it had been so long since he could “test” someone.

He wanted to push this candidate to the extreme, making it as difficult and convoluted as possible.

Despite this, Kang-hoo was smoothly navigating even the most challenging sections.

Without developed intuition beyond the five senses, this would have been impossible.

‘His movements are flawless. This guy’s fundamentals are solid.’

The Celestial Assassin’s gaze deepened.

The style of assassin he despised most was one that pursued flair and extravagance.

Such assassins inevitably incorporated excessive, unnecessary movements and flashy performances.

These traits were the antithesis of an assassin’s principles: the shortest route, maximum efficiency, and a single fatal blow.

Kang-hoo, however, used only the essential movements at every step, passing through seamlessly.

He kept his body as small as possible, minimizing his exposure, and avoided focusing his gaze on a single point.

Maximum vigilance and minimal exposure—his movements mirrored those of the seasoned Celestial Assassin himself.

Even as the Celestial Assassin observed Kang-hoo, hoping for mistakes, none occurred.

Instead, it seemed as though Kang-hoo had adapted to the patterns of Invisible Infinite Threads, his pace quickening.

‘I see.’

It became clear.

While designing the threads up close, twisting and tangling them without much thought, they had seemed random.

But from a distance, a pattern emerged, intervals and consistency visible to the broader perspective.

The first test using Invisible Infinite Threads was essentially cleared.

Although he had hoped Kang-hoo would struggle, the boy had passed effortlessly, proving his extraordinary skills.

‘Don’t get cocky. The test hasn’t even truly begun.’

Though Kang-hoo hadn’t acted arrogantly or said anything, the Celestial Assassin’s mischievous streak had been activated.

The more intrigued he became with Kang-hoo, the more he wanted to push him harshly.

Only by enduring such trials would Kang-hoo earn the right to become his disciple.

After all, the position of the Celestial Assassin’s disciple could not be coveted by just anyone.

The title alone should instill fear in the world! It required such prestige.

“Phew.”

Kang-hoo successfully passed the first section of Invisible Infinite Threads.

Once he grasped the pattern, evading obstacles became much easier.

Moreover, the Celestial Assassin’s tendencies during the design process revealed subtle patterns.

For example, creating safe zones every three or four steps or designating danger zones in a similar manner.

Although the Celestial Assassin believed he had varied the designs to break any pattern…

When the entire structure was complete, natural rhythms emerged, an inevitable error of human design.

After passing through the thread-filled section, Kang-hoo was greeted by a dense forest.

The tall trees absorbed sunlight, making visibility difficult.

Despite the daytime, the forest interior felt dark and eerie, almost oppressive.

‘His stealth is truly exceptional.’

Kang-hoo chuckled, unable to detect even a trace of the Celestial Assassin.

One might expect a lapse in concentration or some faint trace left behind, but…

Kang-hoo still had no sense of where the Celestial Assassin might be watching him from.

Of course, if the Celestial Assassin decided to attack, it would be impossible to hide his presence entirely.

As Kang-hoo took a firm step into the shaded depths of the forest…

Swish!

Something shot through the dense leaves as if lying in wait.

Initially, Kang-hoo thought it was a weapon like a dagger or a throwing star, but it wasn’t.

It was a pen, its tip covered with a blunt cap.

Was it safe to let the pen hit him? Not exactly.

‘If it had been a dagger instead of a pen, even grazing it would’ve shattered my bones and flesh.’

A red trail of energy extended from the pen’s tail, brimming with destructive mana.

If a simple pen had this much power, imagining the effects of a real weapon was terrifying.

【Immaculate Wall】

Kang-hoo activated Immaculate Wall.

Though he considered using Shadow Step or Rapid Evasion, he abandoned the idea since the pens numbered over ten.

It seemed the pens were launched to block every possible escape route.

‘An assassin knows best where another assassin might escape.’

The Celestial Assassin had precisely targeted the directions Kang-hoo might have chosen to evade.

Thus, the only option was to use Immaculate Wall to block them head-on. That’s what skills were for.

In the next moment.

Thunk!

Kang-hoo raised his left arm, forming a blocking stance with Immaculate Wall and effortlessly deflected the pen.

Though the impact pushed him back slightly, he successfully nullified the damage entirely.

If he had used a protective barrier or petrification to counter it, the force might’ve been overwhelming.

But against Immaculate Wall, the pens were reduced to mere nuisances that bounced off harmlessly.

Perhaps for this reason…

At the same time.

‘What?’

The Celestial Assassin’s expression flickered in surprise.

He hadn’t expected such a perfect defense against his attack.

An unusual skill, one that didn’t even exist in the Celestial Assassin’s arsenal, had suddenly appeared.