Chapter 41
Chapter 41
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 41
Chapter Title: The Guild Master Isn't Satisfied with Just the Game
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Big brother Kim Dowon had taken over all of Jae-hyun's company duties, telling him to focus solely on nursing Ga-hyun at home.
"Thanks to Ga-hyun, this is like manna from heaven."
Jae-hyun, who had the news on while preparing porridge on a small table, clicked his tongue.
"Why the hell did they go down there?"
The ground had collapsed, revealing an underground space—probably caved in on anyone who entered carelessly.
But the follow-up news differed slightly from Jae-hyun's guess.
["Experts say the bodies were severely mutilated, as if attacked by wild beasts. To investigate, the site now—"]
"Some black-furred beast or something."
Jae-hyun muttered as he set down spoons on the tray for Ga-hyun's porridge.
["Aaaagh!!"]
["Kyaaah!!"]
"？!"
The situation report cut off abruptly, replaced by screams that jolted him upright.
The scene had turned into utter chaos.
An unbelievable horror unfolded on public broadcast TV—a sight Jae-hyun's jaw slowly dropped at.
Something monstrous had surged from underground, lunging at people.
Screaming crowds scattered in panic, the camera toppling and rolling across the ground, capturing the nightmare at odd angles.
Aaaah! Uwaaaagh!!
On screen, a man trailed blood as he was dragged away.
"I-Is this some new movie promo? These days, ads are getting way too—"
Jae-hyun flipped channels to escape reality, but.
Tick. Tick tick.
It was real news.
"......"
Jae-hyun's pupils trembled violently.
Shouldn't he flee Korea right now? As a bona fide chaebol heir of the Republic, that thought hit first.
The unbelievable tragedy unfolded live on the news, until
the screen switched.
["......"]
A peaceful studio appeared, but the anchors sat stunned, at a loss for words for a moment.
* * *
The 'Gate' forewarned by the system days ago had unleashed this catastrophe, exploding the Vipa community.
[Is this for real?](8)
[LOLOLOLOL](2)
[I live near the site...](21)
No one had outright said it was a 'Gate,' but it matched the system's scheduled zone—no room for doubt.
Meanwhile, Goldbunker had actually launched a user verification site.
[Goldbunker Official Notice](132)
1. Recruiting party members for site exploration. Guild-affiliated tanks only. No life guarantees.
2. Main members who don't show their faces get expelled, you bastards.
3. Where's Kaisha? She ghosted at the Lowguard battle climax. Kaisha, contact us ASAP if you see this. Anyone know where she's at, tip us off.
>>YouTube video link<<
Watch our guild's YouTube instead of site fees—boost those views.
Comments (132)
-Goldbunker lol, promoting YouTube even now lololol
-As expected of Goldbunker
-Gilgamesh hyung, thanks.
-Vipa's money vault king
-Big guilds stepping up feels reassuring
-Site's a lifesaver now we can breathe. Just need Kaisha for god-tier perfection
-Guilds, post notices too
-Fullminak and Spaceking will recruit soon too, right?
-Does the site log IPs? Scared of tracking later, too chicken to comment.
└With Gates popping, you think they've got time for that?
-No life guarantees ㄷㄷ
-Wanna check it out once.
-Thought I was going insane, was terrified, but everyone's hyped so I'm adapting
└Me too lol
└Feels like we'll survive ㅠㅠ
-But don't guilds communicate? Fullminak should know best what Kaisha's up to now
-No one's hitting the site after that news;; straight out of a horror flick;;;
-Heading to site means seeing real Kaisha?
-Fullminak space command, one more time
-When guild recruitment?
...
Users who'd been laying low poured into the site.
Seeing status windows meant they weren't alone, and major guilds mobilizing eased fears—users started adapting.
[Anyone tested skills?](13)
Naturally, interest turned to real skill performance.
-Tried in an empty lot, just a straight slash fr
-Same feel as game, chills, but I'm lvl 1
-Smashed a tree and bolted
└Probably CCTV caught it
└Noooㅠㅠ
-All reset to lvl 1, so everyone's similar?
-All turned noobs lololol
-Gonna test at site. Neural power too high, scared of accidents, haven't tried
-Catch mobs at site for level up?
-Rankers' stats dying to know
-Grind hard now, can I be a Ranker lol
-Levels reset but why not neural power?
└That's your true power. Turns out Midgard's another world, Vipa's a special device to train superpowers
└Writing a novel there
└Kinda makes sense?
The game system had appeared in reality.
Users itching to test skills properly, others eager to level up—hype built for site participation.
Crowds make fear fade, boldness rise.
Soon Goldbunker announced a site stream, drawing mainstream attention.
* * *
Fullminak's first offline meetup.
A full guild gathering would need a plaza, so only key members and allied guild masters showed.
Guildmates looked glum.
"......"
Guildmaster Kaisha hadn't shown.
"What do we do?"
"Guess we tell Spaceking and Goldbunker the truth."
"Ha......"
Kali and Choi Beom-young hung their heads.
He'd hoped, but no contact meant no show—still, wishful thinking had sparked faint hope.
Next up: site visit schedule.
Beom-young looked up from his anguish.
"But why do you all sync so perfectly with your game characters?"
Laughter broke the tension.
Vipa being VR explained it—characters mirrored real impressions and vibes uncannily.
"Whoa, not just me!"
"Expressions and speech patterns are identical."
"Oh yeah, heard her speak and boom, that's Maya-nim."
"This guy's quick on the tail."
"What'd I do?"
Bickering college guys had Maya chuckling fondly.
More stable than days ago.
"They start with your face as base avatar, then customize."
Kali muttered.
"I changed gender and it looked totally different."
"Kali-hyung's still similar underneath."
"Especially the eye corners."
"Especially the personality."
"What? What's wrong with my personality!"
"Obviously top-notch."
Most affable: Mino, Enker, Kali.
Just like in-game.
"Time for roll call. Real names are a hassle in this mess—game nicks it is."
Kali started.
"Skipping me, Mino, Enker, Maya. Abyss is a no-show anyway."
"Hey, skipping me hurts."
"......Mino."
"Yes!"
Enker shook his head beside Mino; laughter erupted.
"Kim Whale-nim."
"Yes, yep!"
"Gentleman-nim had urgent business. Mura-nim and Hyun-woo-nim said they'll be late."
Next: Naga, Three Gods, Taurin.
Nine total now.
Decent turnout.
Everyone scraped time amid the chaos.
Enker asked Kali.
"Allied guild masters?"
"They're busy with their own meets. See 'em at site."
"Ah, got it."
"Guildmaster's MIA, as you know. Dimensional shift rumors—sounds crazy but maybe, haa."
What am I even saying?
Mid-sentence, Beom-young's face sank in doubt.
"Hyung, it's fine. Speak freely. This is serious."
"Yeah, thanks."
Kali replied soullessly to Mino's bold support.
Taurin raised a hand.
"What'd Goldbunker and Spaceking say?"
Game-free spirit, but IRL: neat salaryman vibe.
"They're smooth sailing. Goldbunker's thriving offline already—fish to water."
Beom-young's answer sparked chatter.
"They announced streaming the site today, right."
"Live already probably. Watched on the way."
"Me too."
Goldbunker strikes fast post-reality shift.
Impressive crew.
Broadcast talk livened the group. Beom-young's face grew complicated watching.
"......"
By fame, Fullminak topped ranks.
Perfect timing.
Kaisha's siege war heroics weren't average.
Vipa forums buzzed: Kaisha expectations, Fullminak recruitment when?
Problem: Kaisha was MIA.
Choi Beom-young agonized.
'Ah, damn......'
He could see it.
Nail this from now, game becomes life—social status flipped.
But no Kaisha.
Other aware members looked grave too.
Facing oblivious, hyped broadcast chatter, Beom-young clasped hands quietly.
'God, if you're there, give us Kaisha. Dimensional whatever, spit her out now!'
Beom-young was desperate.
Ding—
"!"
Clack, clack—footsteps rang; Beom-young snapped his head up.
(Note: Cafe fully rented for guild meet this morning—no outsiders should enter.)
Whoosh,
Sweet perfume wafted.
Everyone's jaws dropped slowly.
Clack, clack.
Breathtaking beauty. Long, shimmering red ombre hair.
Debut with that face? Instant idol-star status—full glam from head to toe, she glided in.
Stopping near the head table, sharp, haughty eyes scanned them.
Then a slight frown.
"......Where's Kaisha-nim?"
Gasp.
One line, that unique tone—some guessed her identity, mouths agape.
No way. Impossible.
Idol-trainee alum guildie Abyss (real name: Joo Ye-rin), realizing no Kaisha, scowled viciously and spat.
"I'm asking where Kaisha-nim is."
You pigs.
The unspoken venom pierced ears.
Guildies' hearts, fluttering with "Is that Kaisha-nim?!" hopes, shattered instantly.