Translator: rainbowturtle
Editor: LD & Jyazen
Hyeonu laughed when he saw Tang-E staring at the white bracelet like it was amazing.
âI also need to check the messages.â
Hyeonu started checking the messages that he had postponed due to the stream.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
[Larenix, the last emperor of the Luos Empire, has been defeated.]
[Experience has been acquired.]
[You have leveled up.]
[All health and magic power have been restored.]
[The title âDescendant of the Giantsâ will be created.]
[Descendant of the Giants]
[A title given to a player who has collected all the giantsâ holy relics.
Effect: All stats +200.]
[A skill has been created.]
[Giantâs Pride]
[Giants donât know how to retreat and donât know defeat. For them, fear was nothing more than an excuse for cowards.
Type: Continuous
Rating: Unique
Skill Proficiency: F
Effect: Strength and physique stats will increase by 10%. Attack and defense will increase by 10%. Attack and defense will increase by an additional 20% when advancing.]
An exclamation burst from Hyeonuâs mouth as he checked the messages. He couldnât even scream. The contents were simply too amazing, so all he could do was make noises.
âWow...â
The rewards were too gorgeous. They consisted of a title that had the same effect as a few unique items and the level up that Hyeonu wanted, as well as a unique-rated continuous skill.
âCrazy.â
They were truly stunning. The end of the hunt, which had started for no reason, ended so brilliantly. In a way, the biggest harvest was to reach level 300.
âStatus Window.â
Hyeonu wanted to see the figures himself. He opened the status window and checked it with his own eyes.
[Status Window]
[Character Name: Gang Hyeonu
Level: 300
Class: True Knight of Keon
Title: Descendant of the Giants and 32 others.
Stats: Strength: 639 (+3,550) Agility: 1,085 (+3,500) Physique: 413 (+3,600) Magic Power: 836 (+3,600) Fighting Energy: 772 (+3,300) Dignity: 254 (+3,300) Killing Intent: 24 (+3,300)
Remaining stat points: 5
Retained Attributes: Dark, fire.]
In the level up column, the proud number 300 was written on it.
âFor the first time, the fourth class advancement...â
Hyeonu felt excitement overflow in his heart. He was even on the verge of tears. Anyone would say that the person with the highest level in Arena currently was Rain. Yet Rain hadnât even talked about the fourth class advancement or level 300. Hyeonu was both a player who enjoyed Arena as well as a streamer.
There was no reason or need to hide the fact that heâd attained the fourth class advancement. He could just make it public and gain attention. This was because interest was directly linked to honor. It was the ranking of âfirstâ, so the title of âbestâ would naturally follow.
âI might not be able to make it public on streaming, but I can make it public by video.â
Of course, this was a story of when he succeeded in the fourth class advancement. There was no need to post it if he didnât do his class advancement. It would just invite mockery.
âIâm looking forward to Lebronâs arrival.â
***
The moment Hyeonuâs stream ended, the aftermath swept everywhere.
The biggest issue was one thingâHyeonuâs level. Level 299âthose who didnât know the meaning of this number simply praised Alley Leader for gaining the top spot in Arenaâs overall character level. However, those who knew the meaning of level 299 were astonished for other reasons.
At level 100, they gained the ability to materialize magic power. At level 200, it was turned into pure energy. So what would happen at level 300? What would happen then?
Rain exited Arena after 10 hours of hunting to find his smartphone glowing brightly. A manâs name was written on the LCD screen of the smartphone.
âWhatâs the matter, Mascherano? You called me,â Rain said when he made the callback. The name on the screen was âMascheranoâ. Mascherano was the captain of Red Bull America.
-You are still slow to hear the world news.What level are you now, Rain? Mascherano sighed when he heard Rainâs greeting, which was like he knew nothing.
Rain cocked his head at Mascheranoâs words but answered gently, âI just leveled up so Iâm 298. Why? Did something happen? What is it?â
He had no need to hide it from Mascherano. Rain might be relaxed, but it was a consciously enforced state of relaxation. It was a means to make him look better to Mascherano. The actual Mascherano was a serious person, and he wouldnât speak lightly.
-Alley Leader revealed in his stream that he is level 299.You are overturned.He is the highest among the people I know.
Rainâs eyes widened when he heard Mascheranoâs words. It was unbelievable. Their levels were now flipped.
âI thought I would be surpassed someday, but...â
He never imagined that day would come so quickly. The shock was greater because he thought Alley Leader would slow down after making his professional debut.
âHis level is already that high? I expected it, but itâs a bit shocking.â
-Arenât you too calm?You arenât actually crying, right?A man has no charm if he does that.Thatâs why you donât have a girlfriend...
âStop talking nonsense. Now I can play the game comfortably. In fact, I was a bit tired. In the first place... It was a burden.â
Rain felt relieved. He had worked hard and climbed to first in the rankings. After that, he hadnât been able to enjoy Arena.
âIt is the current, the current.â
There was a feeling of pressure that tried to crush his body. He was swept away by his name, created a guild he never thought about, and appeared in streams. However, Rain had no interest in it. He just wanted to play Arena until he died.
-So there was something like that.Thatâs why I was surprised at first.You used to be happy when you leveled up...
Mascherano instantly noticed what Rain was trying to say. The first time they met, Rain was a player who just liked Arena. The next time they met, he became a celebrity among rankers. It was around this time that the two of them became close. Before that, they were just acquaintances.
Mascherano was looking for teammates to join the pro league together and cheekily approached Rain to establish a friendship. At that time, Rain firmly rejected Mascheranoâs offer. He didnât want to be a professional player. It didnât suit him.
-Congratulations on putting down the heavy baggage, friend.Now just walk the path pioneered by Alley Leader.Then what are you going to do now?
âWhat do you mean?â
-Myfriend...you arenât even number one in the rankings now. How are you going to meet a girl?
Mascheranoâs laughter echoed like crazy through the handset.
âIâm hanging up.â
Rain pressed a button to end the call. After that, he looked at the numbers stored in his smartphone. He was thinking of going out for the first time in ages. Rain thought he could enjoy it a bit now.
âWhere should I go?â
***
Lebron arrived in Phinis the day after Hyeonu reached level 300. It was a fate-like timing. Hyeonu naturally welcomed Lebron happily. He had no choice but to do so because his fourth class advancement was at stake.
âMaster, youâre here?â Hyeonu gave a 90-degree bow to Lebron.
Seeing that, Lebron criticized Hyeonu, âYou donât usually do this. Why are you acting in such an embarrassing manner?â
Still, there was a subtle smile on his face. Hyeonu approached Lebron and kept talking to him: âWhy did you come here so late? Was it serious enough to throw away your only discipleâs territory?â
Hyeonu cringed at these words, but he didnât show it on the outside. He could bear this much because there was something he wanted from Lebron.
âThrow away? What are you talking about? There was just a little problem. It isnât something you need to care about. Okay, why are you being so nice?âLebron put his face right in front of Hyeonuâs. His eyes were shining very sharply.
âI said it many times. It isnât always for a reason,â Hyeonu replied.
âReally? Then bring the alcohol quickly. Iâve come a long way, and Iâm thirsty.â
After hearing Lebronâs words, Hyeonu took out a bottle of alcohol from his inventory. There was one bottle for each hand, so there were two bottles in total. Lebron reached out his hand as if to grab them, but Hyeonu didnât hand them to him. Instead, Hyeonu stared at Lebron, and Lebron stared back at him.
The two of them exchanged glances for a long time. Lebron eventually couldnât stand it and opened his mouth to ask, âWhat is it?â
Then he quickly waved his hand. It seemed like he would give an armed demonstration if Hyeonu didnât hand over the bottles immediately. Hyeonu held out the bottle and said, âI have something I want to ask you.â
Lebron snatched the bottle of alcohol from Hyeonuâs hand like a hawk hunting fish.
âWhat is it? Tell me quickly.â
âI need something new. I want to become stronger, Master.â
The moment Hyeonuâs words were over, Lebronâs gaze shifted from the bottle to Hyeonu. He scanned Hyeonuâs body and opened his mouth: âHave you already grown this much already? Unfortunately, you are still just a successor...â
Lebron smiled with satisfaction. Then he asked Hyeonu, âWhere is the training ground in this place? No, letâs go to the nearby mountain. There is no need to destroy the castle for no reason.â
They were blood-filled words.
***
Hyeonu took Lebron to the place where the knights of Phinis trained. Originally, there were monsters in that location, but the knights hunted them down. Now it was hard to even find traces of the monsters. In other words, it was now a quiet forest where no monsters appeared.
âThis is an atmosphere that canât be felt in the capital. Sometimes training in a place like this has its own flavor,â Lebron said.
Hyeonu looked at the pleasantly smiling Lebron like he was a madman.
âWhat flavor can be found in training? Is this the refreshing forest taste?â Hyeonu wondered.
However, he was smiling as always.
âDisciple, what are the characteristics of the skills of the Knights of Keon?â
Hyeonu didnât panic at Lebronâs sudden question and answered based on his knowledge: âThe main thing is the use of magic power compared to wielding weapons. That is usually what I learned from you.â
Lebron nodded. It was as Hyeonu said. The Knights of Keon werenât restricted by weapons such as swords and spears. The theory was that as long as they mastered magic power, they had a powerful strength regardless of the weapon used.
âI have taught you a lot. It started from how to manipulate magic power to how to use it more efficiently and quickly. So what more do you need now?â
Hyeonu couldnât answer. He stood still and stared at Lebron, waiting for his words to continue.
âNow it is time to train magic power itself. You are already able to utilize it well. Your magic power itself should be stronger. Disciple...âLebron drew out his last word. This brought tremendous pressure to Hyeonu. A strange feeling of anxiety filled his entire body.
Lebron continued while smiling, âIt wonât be easy this time. You wonât be able to gain it as easily as before.â
His expression looked especially excited.