Chapter 19
Chapter 19
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 19
Chapter Title: Wow, It's My First Time Seeing a Bonus Boss Takedown Live
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[Whoa, it's my first time seeing a bonus boss taken down live!]
[Has anyone ever taken down two bonus bosses in a row?]
[Probably, but it'd be insanely rare, right?]
[People who've even taken down one bonus boss are a tiny minority to begin with.]
While Naltorri, Bom, and the viewers buzzed with excitement, Yuseong approached the spot where the boss had fallen.
The boss's body had turned to dust and vanished, but in its place lay bundles containing the items it had dropped. Yuseong scooped them all up.
Creak!
The firmly shut door swung open. The losers had been teleported out front without a word, but for the victor, it seemed, the door opened welcomingly.
"Congratulations!"
"Congrats!"
"...Thanks."
Yuseong stepped out amid the enthusiastic cheers and nodded awkwardly.
"Man, I never thought I'd witness a bonus boss clear live. Talking to you back then was totally the best choice ever."
Naltorri glanced at his viewer count. Word must have spread, because it was hitting record highs.
Bom was in the same boat. The two exchanged a quick look. No doubt about it—the other was thinking the exact same thing.
*This guy's someone we absolutely can't let slip away.*
*Gotta keep this connection going somehow.*
Yuseong was already skyrocketing in popularity from clearing the bonus boss. If word got out that he'd cleared two in a row, that hype would explode even more.
And he hadn't just beaten them normally. His weapon was decent enough, but he had zero other gear. No skills either.
*It's like those godlike clears from hardcore vets in other games.*
But Arc's bonus bosses had strict challenge limits, so no vets could pull that off.
*Rankers or big guilds might even take notice.*
No, they definitely would. No matter how you sliced it, Yuseong was a gem rolling around on the roadside. Get on his good side, and the benefits would come pouring in.
But it wasn't all about the gains.
*Above all, the guy's just fun to be around.*
Arc was full of people with all sorts of gimmicks, but finding someone as uniquely charismatic as Yuseong was no easy task. The traits that had made him seem standoffish at first now came across as downright appealing.
"Yuseong, mind sharing some tips on clearing bonus bosses?"
Bom asked with sparkling eyes. She had a pretty cute look—not bad, no, actually quite nice—and her gestures naturally drew out a guy's helpful side. But Yuseong's response was utterly straightforward.
"What kind of tips?"
"Well, a bunch of things, but dodging attacks has gotta be top priority, right?"
His godlike marksmanship was a shame—it wouldn't help much for a mage like Bom. Spells came with their own accuracy bonuses baked in.
Naltorri, listening from the side, perked up his ears.
If he could match even half—no, a quarter of Yuseong's movement, he'd get tons of mileage out of it in bonus bosses and regular fights alike.
But for the moment, both had forgotten that bonus boss clears were firmly in the realm of pure talent.
"What if a sword comes flying at you?"
"Yeah."
"Yep."
"Just twist your body when it gets close."
"......"
"......"
Both fell silent in unison. But the chat exploded in the opposite direction.
[LOL dodging is just wait till it comes and move~]
[It's so obvious why can't they dodge lololol]
[This is it right? So easy why can't they?]
[LOL just move arms legs torso wherever needed]
[So why ask a genius for tips you normies lolol]
Naltorri wasn't giving up yet.
"Th-then how'd you dodge that consecutive attack from the boss earlier?"
"Just keep dodging along the sword's trajectory."
"......"
"......"
[LOL give up. Different worlds]
[But damn a real one's out there]
[Look at his face. He legit doesn't get why they're asking]
[Hard to believe they're the same species]
"...Thanks for the advice."
"...Appreciate it."
Knowing Yuseong had answered in earnest, they expressed their gratitude. Even if the tips weren't helpful in the slightest.
"Well, you've finished your clears, but Bom and I still have challenges left, so we'll keep at it."
Once they passed the level limit, no more clears anyway. Win or lose, they had to use up their attempts.
[That skill and you're jumping right back in? Ballsy]
[Comparison memes incoming for sure]
[10% This Time Or It's Chicken On Me]
"Please no more chicken!"
Naltorri let out a yelp.
* * *
The three stood before the old mansion's main gate. Naltorri and Bom glanced back at the place.
"Creepy as hell."
"Totally."
No physical fatigue in the game, but the mental drain was immense.
The first bonus boss, Relic of the Reclusive Sage, had been manageable. Just one attempt.
But the Master of the Old Mansion allowed three. They'd racked their brains to shave off even a little more HP, pushing their mental fatigue to the brink.
[Couldn't hit 10% in the end]
[Still, 7% ain't bad for both]
[Pretty good. Most die at 2-3% going huh?]
At least the viewers gave their efforts some credit, offering a sliver of satisfaction.
"Thanks for hanging out today."
Bom said to the two.
"I appreciate it too. You guys made it a blast."
Clearing bonus bosses solo wouldn't have yielded stories like this.
"What're your plans now?"
Naltorri asked. On the surface, to both Yuseong and Bom, but really just fishing for Yuseong's schedule. Bom caught on and jumped in quick.
"Gonna level up in nearby hunting grounds. You, Naltorri?"
"Same here."
Both sets of eyes turned to Yuseong in sync.
"Planning to hunt or quest and level up."
Yuseong explained the plan from his strategy guide.
"Then we could group up sometimes."
"If I've got time."
"Can I join too?"
"Sure."
With the opening, Naltorri and Bom struck small victory poses.
Bom seized the moment to send a friend request. Naltorri was already added.
"You must've made bank hunting that bonus boss. What's first on the shopping list?"
Yuseong's skills were top-tier, but his gear and skills were sorely lacking. Naltorri figured he'd say one or the other, and Bom agreed.
But Yuseong defied expectations again.
"Gonna stock up on black bread first."
"......"
"......"
What was this, some old-timer buying rice and coal right after payday? The moment money hit his pockets, he wanted cheap black bread. The two were speechless once more.
[Consistency like that deserves respect no?]
[Maybe that's why he's broke—all on black bread?]
"No way th—"
Bom started to dismiss the ridiculous idea but shut her mouth. Naltorri eyed Yuseong suspiciously too.
Black bread wasn't pricey, but with no satiety in the game, you could devour it endlessly.
Normal folks would get sick of it and switch, but Yuseong was anything but normal.
Ignoring their thoughts, Yuseong pulled out his hoarded black bread. Mentioning it had made him crave it.
He bit in—and nothing had ever felt this good.
His usually stoic, expressionless face lit up like a clear blue sky. Naltorri and Bom couldn't hide their shock.
[Must taste amazing. Got me drooling]
[Yuseong's biggest mystery has to be that]
[More impressive than the skills tbh eating black bread that happy]
Halfway through his loaf, Yuseong suddenly looked at Naltorri and Bom. He'd finally noticed their stares.
His face hardened instantly. The two jolted, wondering if they'd offended him, when his icy words hit.
"Not sharing."
"...Y-yeah, we don't need any."
"E-eat up, Yuseong."
Yuseong resumed munching. But his eyes kept flicking to them.
It was like a pup guarding its food from thieves.
*Pup? Nah, tiger—no, dinosaur defending its kill.*
*Guy's got personality for days.*
* * *
Bonus boss double clear. The news spread like wildfire online.
Arc's popularity meant people craved every scrap of info. That was how rankers and popular streamers raked in the cash.
A double bonus boss clear naturally drew massive attention.
《Guy Who Double-Cleared Bonus Bosses Appears》
「Cleared Relic of the Reclusive Sage right after discovery, now takes down Master of the Old Mansion too」
└Proof first
└└Naltorri or Bom vids go
Naltorri and Bom had swiftly edited and uploaded their footage with Yuseong. Curious crowds sent the views through the roof.
- This is legit
- Who the hell is this guy? How's he chaining bonus boss clears?
At first, awe at the double clear. But then they spotted Yuseong's state during the Old Mansion fight and freaked.
- What the hell's with that gear?
- Gear? That's the starter cloth rag - People lost it over this last time too and he's doing it again - Gun's decent at least?
- Nah. Eonir Pistol's okay for the level but nothing special - No skills either. What gave him the balls to challenge a bonus boss like that?
- His own reflexes. And he won
- How broke are you to skip basic gear AND skills - That's the black bread guy from Blue Meadow Village. Theory: blew all cash on bread- LMAO what a legend all around
As interest in Yuseong surged, praise for his skills flowed freely.
But not everyone was a fan.
- This makes zero sense. Hacks or cheats?
- Fr real, simps hyping him when it's obvious cheating - Off to complain on Utopia- Whether jealousy or legit outrage, haters cropped up one by one.