Chapter 60

Episode 60 Hidden Peace (1)

Before the return.

Jaehyun remembered one item that was particularly outstanding among the hidden pieces.

It is an artifact that all fighter-type raiders envy, and it is relatively easy to obtain, so it is an item that must be obtained at this time.

It is 《TRP’s thunderous step》.

It is said to be used by Thor’s attendant TRP, and is one of the few S-class items in the world.

A morale level artifact that corrects the agility stat by over 100 when equipped.

‘It’s a must-have item for me, who invests most of the stats obtained through leveling up in magic.’

Jaehyun nodded slightly.

actually. In order for him to establish himself as a battle mage, not only magical powers, but also martial stats.

Simply put, strength and agility must also be raised enough.

However. Even so, Jaehyun is basically a wizard. It is true that mana is the main stat, and proper growth is impossible if neglected.

Assuming that it is generally very difficult to raise the main stat, it was regrettable to invest the points earned through leveling up in strength or agility.

“so. I hadn’t touched strength and agility until now, but this time, I definitely understood. It’s dangerous right now My strength is not enough to cope with the variables that will come.”

Her strong point is a hybrid combat method.

In order to save this, extreme ‘temptation’ is required.

‘It’s true that I grow faster than others thanks to EX-class skills. But that alone is enough to do both well.

In order to reach the peak in both fields, more stats and imbalances need to be resolved.’

because. Jaehyun was thinking of bridging the gap by obtaining TRP’s Thunder Walk.

As much as it is an S-class equipment that corrects strength and agility stats. It should be able to make up for the lack of martial arts related stats well.

‘By the way… this is my first time attacking a themed dungeon.’

《Theme Dungeon》 is a rare dungeon that is generally hard to find.

Unlike other dungeons where all you have to do is defeat the boss monster, the method of attack is very unique and the reward is called ‘Hidden Piece’. This is because they give you an S-class item equivalent to God’s Arms.

For this reason, people call theme dungeons this way.

《God’s Arrangement》.

“As this is an A-class dungeon, it is forbidden to be vigilant. It would have been better if I had gotten a little stronger… but if I did, I’d be sure to miss the timing and steal the item. I have no choice but to take the risk now.”

I know it’s dangerous.

However, it was an item that was worth it.

Speed is one of the most important elements in combat, and Jaehyun’s speed and strength are currently lacking compared to martial arts.

Jaehyun rested his chin lightly and looked out the window.

‘Neverland…… It’s been a long time since I went there again.’

Neverland was a medium-sized amusement park near Pangyo, Seoul.

a very long time ago

So, I have memories of visiting this place several times before returning.

Of course, after my hair grew a bit, I was busy with eating and living, so I rarely came, but…

I remember going to Neverland quite often during my school days.

For example, being dragged by Kim Yoo-jung. Or come with friends on your birthday.

Thinking like that, I felt like I knew how easy it was to take the job of radar.

It’s embarrassing to think that his lack of growth was just because of his talent. He could have tried harder then, but he didn’t.

but. Jaehyun shook his head and brushed off all the fragments of his memory.

Now, the past has no meaning.

It is more urgent to move forward than to regret.

There is no reason to obsess over the past.

Jaehyun was more worried about the proper distance between himself and Seo Eana.

At the time of the mock dungeon. Seo In-na obviously risked her life to save herself.

Even though he knew he was going to die from mana poisoning, he used magic beyond his limit to save him.

however.

As a result, he made the choice to push Seo Eana away.

I hit the wall and widened the distance.

As Seo Eana, there was nothing she could do but retreat.

“Ha…”

I already knew that her heart would be disturbed.

Even though it was a short time, you may be angry that Jaehyun, one of the first friends you made, behaves this way. Maybe you’ve already been deeply hurt.

But it was also unavoidable.

Kim Yoo-jung must inevitably carry it. In an upcoming incident, she will face a tragic end.

However, Seo Ina is not.

From now on, her life will be solid and only a brilliant future lies ahead.

What if you keep intervening in her life?

Rather, a dangerous situation might arise, as in this mock dungeon.

Even though I didn’t approach it with pure intentions at first…

but it wasn’t this way.

Only then has nothing changed from the helpless self of the past.

So this time, I decided to go in a different way than before.

‘I don’t intend to go up to the point of harming others.

I just get the most out of the lines I can get. If I get more greedy, there will only be more enemies.’

Jaehyun, who was organizing his thoughts, moved his gaze to his inventory.

[Consumable Item]

Name: Idun’s Golden Apple

Grade: An

apple grown by Idun, the manager responsible for the immortality of the mythological gods.

As soon as you eat it, it slows down aging and dramatically increases natural healing power.

Significantly increases permanent magic aptitude.

Aging Rate – 50%

Natural Healing Power + 50%

Stamina + 20

Horse Power + 20

*This is a bound item that cannot be transferred or sold to others.

A golden apple obtained by clearing the quest 《The First Bifurcation》 the other day.

Jaehyun raised his eyebrows while reading the item description.

* * *

“Hey! hey. Jaehyun Min! Aren’t you inside?!”

Kim Yoo-jung and Seo In-na went to Jae-hyeon’s hotel room and knocked on the door. I had already contacted him on his cell phone, but he hadn’t answered, so he came directly.

“Where the hell is he hanging around? I just went through something like that yesterday.”

“……Yoojung. let’s just go back We can talk about it later.”

When Kim Yoo-jung grumbled, Seo In-na grabbed her sleeve and said.

Kim Yoo-jung looked at the door that would not open with her arms crossed with a bewildered face.

‘It’s strange. Are you really going outside? ……I can’t do that.’

In the first place, Jaehyun was an extreme housekeeper who did not get along with other people.

Despite being popular because of his beautiful appearance, it is because of his nature that he does not go out often.

As Kim Yoo-jung, it was impossible to imagine that Jae-hyun would not be at home.

‘If I had been at home, I would have opened the door because it was noisy.

……Is something wrong?’

After thinking for a while, Kim Yoo-jung nodded and said.

“okay. It seems that Jaehyun Min is not here either. Let’s do it tomorrow.”

At her words, Seo Ina nodded vigorously as if relieved.

‘…It’s fortunate…’

As for Seo Eana, she showed regret to him yesterday. I was boiling my insides alone, not knowing what to say.

Even if I met him now, I probably wouldn’t be able to talk to him properly.

And if that’s the case, after thinking a little more. I thought it would be better to bring up the story again.

“…Me by the way. Yoo Jeong-ah. There is something I want to ask you.”

“huh? What?”

Kim Yoo-jung looked at Seo In-na, who was wiggling and twisting her hair with her fingers.

A face that looks a bit worried. It’s an unusual atmosphere.

“That… Since when did you know Jaehyun? Is it old?”

“what. yes? Because my parents are close to each other too. It must have been over ten years?”

“I see…”

A smile spread across Kim Yu-jung’s lips at Seo E-na’s response, which strangely curtailed her words.

It was a smile with clear intentions tinged with insincerity.

“what’s the matter? Could it be… Did you even like Min Jaehyun?”

At those words, Ina’s eyes widened like never before.

“Oh no! It’s not like that… It’s just that you look flawless.”

“Because we’ve been friends for so long. What’s wrong?”

Looking at Kim Yu-jung’s expression, Eana Seo thought with a gloomy expression on her face.

‘Jaehyun and Yoojung have a strangely different attitude. … Maybe it’s just because I’ve been close with Yoo-jung for a long time?’

Seo Ina said in a subdued voice.

“…sometimes I envy you. That there are people who can get along without fault.”

“Huh huh?”

Kim Yoo-jung had no idea how to react to Seo In-na’s honest confession.

Of course, Jaehyun is shy, but he is not the type to openly show off to others.

Together. To the extent that Seo Eana, who is not friendly with others, even said this.

Kim Yoo-jung stared at Seo In-na with a hard face for a while, then smiled.

“Inaya. I’m hungry. Do you want to leave Min Jaehyun and go eat?”

“……okay!”

Seo In-na’s expression as she answered was clearly brighter than before.

* * *

“Crazy. As long as it can be sold, balance is an item that will break the balance.”

Looking at the status window that appeared in front of his eyes, Jaehyun muttered as if he was lost.

It was as he said.

《Golden Apples of Idun》 boasted truly insane performance.

Of course, there are items that improve anti-aging or natural healing power, but only a few percent of items sold on the market.

Because there is not even that, the price is lightly quoted in hundreds of millions of billions.

However, Idun’s Golden Apple is said to compensate for both by 50%.

It was a shocking increase that made me laugh out loud.

“Looking at it, it’s crazy.”

I couldn’t help but admire it purely.

Jaehyun took out a golden apple from his inventory and held it in his hand.

《Idunn’s Golden Apple》 is an item arranged by Nornir System.

These items were on several levels different from common items sold on the market.

for example. is a mythical artifact, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that it was an item that made the current reproduction, and the newly equipped also had an effect that did not need to be explained.

《The Golden Apple of Idun》 could also be seen in the same context as these.

‘The ulterior motive is obvious.’

The reason why they are so generous to Jaehyun is simple.

In order to grow Jaehyun as an adversary.

what. Right now Jaehyun has no reason to refuse support, so I’m using it moderately.

“By the way, all the items given by the system are bound?”

I had no intention of selling it, but it was true that I regretted it.

If the items that can be sold come out, some of the items you will get later will be useful when you need money.

‘Well, since the purpose of the system is to nurture me, there’s nothing I can do about it.’

Jaehyun quickly understood.

Anti-Aesir faction.

They are supporting Jae-hyeon with both mind and heart as they do now, in order to grow into an opponent of Aesir. I didn’t choose him to sell the items he gave me.

“Then where?”

Jaehyun wiped the apple with his sleeve and immediately took a big bite.

Wasak.

Jaehyun’s brow twitched.

“hmm…… This is not as tasty as I thought.”

I was especially looking forward to it because it was an apple grown by Lee Doon, who is called the ‘God of Youth’.

I thought I wasn’t sure if there was a big difference from regular apples.

It’s definitely a refreshing and refreshing taste, but…

it’s normal.

That was the impression Jaehyun left after eating the golden apple.

However. Apart from that, the system responded steadily.

―The effect of Idun’s Golden Apple begins to seep into your body.

―Your Stamina stat will increase by 20 permanently.

―Magic stat increases by 20 permanently.

―The user’s aging rate is reduced by 50%.

―Natural healing power increases by 50%.

―Your magic aptitude will be greatly increased permanently.

“……ah!”

The effect of the apology quickly permeated the whole body.

Vitality began to circulate throughout the body, and even the impression changed.

In an instant, her skin became smooth and elastic like a newborn baby, and the dark circles under her eyes were completely erased. Not only that, but the whole body was energized and motivated.

“What is this… a drug?”

It feels like all the wastes in the body have gone out at once. Jaehyun smiled.

Jaehyun moved his energetic body around and nodded.

It was a satisfactory achievement.

at that time.

What a profit!

The bus I was riding on suddenly stopped.

Eventually, the bus that arrives at its destination opens the exit and starts spitting out customers.

An amusement park seen through the window.

《Neverland》, a country full of dreams and hopes.

Jaehyun caught his breath.

He intended to risk his life from now on to obtain the Hidden Peace of Neverland.