Chapter 77
Chapter 77
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 76
Chapter Title: Stunt Debut and Mythic Parks
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It seemed like they had tried something without showing themselves or from a distance... Naturally, I hadn't sensed a thing.
Killing intent, my ass.
For someone like me who couldn't even detect a curse hurled right at my face, that was way too soft. No amount of killing intent would do shit unless they came at me directly with a blade.
'It wasn't that I boldly ignored it; I just didn't notice.'
But there was no need to explain the situation in detail, so I let it slide.
"Anyway, glad it worked out."
"Yeah! And..."
Just as Scarlett was about to say more, a staff member's shout came from afar.
"Hye-young! Next scene!"
"Ah! Coming!"
She yelled back, bowed to me once more, and hurried across the set with light steps.
'Full of energy.'
She had a completely different vibe from the club—vibrant, genuinely enjoying the shoot.
"Oh... I heard she was an idol, but she's really pretty. Girlfriend?"
Ilwol, the stunt team leader who'd snuck up, asked. I shrugged.
"Just tied by work. So, where do we crash?"
"Ah, I'll show you. Gotta sign the contract too."
I got the employment contract from Ilwol, the stunt team's leader.
The terms weren't bad. Daily pay was 700,000 won, plus bonuses based on stunt difficulty. And with the script already complete, variables were minimal.
"Dorms are here. Bit cramped, but there's a shower. Meals when the alarm rings—head to the cafeteria."
Whether because I was a Swordmaster or just how he was, Ilwol personally showed me around.
"Stunts start tomorrow morning. Stay ready to move on call."
"Got it. Anything else I need to know?"
"A few things, but you'll pick 'em up on the job. Later."
Ilwol waved casually and left. I took a quick rinse.
"..."
I glanced at the mirror by the bathroom.
Smooth, muscular skin stared back. The body once mangled by scars and discoloration now looked like a well-maintained celebrity's—pristine.
The power of Shedding Mortality.
Without it, I'd have bled out or ended up with all sorts of disabilities.
The Ice Queen's assault had been that lethal. Heart and organs shredded; I'd have died before regeneration could kick in.
'She was seriously strong... Beyond expectations.'
Her combat sense was no joke. Not just a hero becoming legend—way more.
The moment I shattered her ice spear, she switched to frost attacks. Spotting my cold resistance, she pivoted to raw physical destruction. That battle IQ wasn't from a fight or two.
'What if we fought now?'
The thought crossed my mind, but I shook it off.
'Better adapt to my inner energy first.'
No rush anyway.
Decision made, I set auto-hunt and crashed.
Next day, shooting began.
"Come on, faster! Follow the AR guides."
"Ah! Don't dodge before the attack hits! One-two! Like that!"
"Ilwol unnie! That's good, but can you go bigger? Like five meters?"
Time flew by.
I fought Dreamwalker Sect summoners, allied with soldier-clad ones against others, or played villain killing extras.
Nothing tough.
"O, no experience and you're nailing it. Acted before?"
"Not really acting. Just threats like 'do it or die' and mood-setters."
Solid reviews kept coming. Shoot wrapped quick—over ten hours in twenty-four.
Downtime? Game time.
'Whoa. Runs fine in another dimension.'
Ultimate magic's portal, stabilized by massive gear into a gate.
Dream Realm's whimsy meant not permanent—three months min, half-year max.
"Ah, Nemesis stock up again..."
'Shouldn't have checked.' Regret hit as I restocked potions and such in the castle.
"Makes sense, booming like this."
City packed.
Unreal for a combat MMORPG—cities as pit stops. Revenge's oversized castles now felt cramped with the masses.
And it wasn't one castle—all of them.
Kals: So many people! Can't tell real from VR!?
Kim Doun: Damn. Customization on point. Hottie.
Daltanyanyang: Sob sob. Selling pet charm for dia? Bought 13...
Yonggisa Cain: Never thought VR like this... Gotta swap avatar to female ASAP.
When Nemesis announced Legion tech exchange turning Revenge virtual, I figured new servers.
Revenge suited busy folks—idle game. Tap for auto-quest/hunt. Why full immersion? Total rework seemed obvious.
But Nemesis kept the old world, solved issues differently.
'Split characters, huh.'
Avatar: Player-possessed for VR immersion.
Servant: Old char, auto-hunt as before.
Log in as avatar, bring servant or send to farm while adventuring solo.
Rumble!
"...Hm?"
Lying in dorm, watching game, sudden thunderclouds made me pause. Not Dream Realm—Revenge.
"Which lunatic pulled another mythic?"
Insane. How many rich bastards out there?
But what followed differed from my guess.
Grumble!
Boom!
Girim: Huh? What? Buildings sinking into ground!
Yukhapkwonma: Walls changing color!
Kokkokjireun-dang: Wait... No way...?
As crowds freaked, the castle expanded.
Walls rose higher, facilities sprouted inside.
And finally.
[Ice Temple (Legend) ascends to Mythic realm!]
[Lord's choice in progress.]
[Castle of Dreams, Thrills, and Fantasy!]
[Ilseong Land (Mythic) is born!]
The clean, grand yet medieval-style castle transformed.
Into...
"Wow. Heard the lord's Ilsung exec, but..."
An amusement park.
Kokkokjireun-dang: Whoa! Mythic castle! Pricey AF!
Bogueukseonggisa: Rollercoasters, ferris wheels, haunted house, zero-G fountain...
Ixhart: Bumper cars!! Me first!
Scenery flipped. Lights, rides everywhere—cheers erupted.
Impressive sight.
"Ah. Damn."
Heart sank.
"Stock's gonna moon..."
But continent events chained on, cared not for my pain.
[Fire Temple (Legend) ascends to Mythic realm!]
[Lord's choice in progress.]
[Castle of Pleasure and Fantasy!]
[Succyland (Mythic) is born!]
[Earth Temple (Legend) ascends to Mythic realm!]
[Lord's choice in progress.]
[Castle of Steel and Giants!]
[Gigas Land (Mythic) is born!]
"My God."
Can't mythic-up just any castle. Like mythic classes, only landmark lords chose.
But none had. Costs insane, gains meh.
'Duh. Building parks in a game where no one lingers?'
Post-Legion VR—indistinguishable from reality—changed everything.
Billions now worthwhile.
"Wanna check one... Ah, should've brought the pod?"
No dice. Pods ain't tiny; hauling to work? Braindead move.
Nemesis – 15,188,000 won (+253,000)↑
"Agh! My eyes!"
Glanced stock app by accident—rolled on bed.
'Shouldn't have checked! Shouldn't have sold! Why moon after I dump!?'
Regrets swirled. Profited always, yet hurt. Greed's endless.
"Ah, can I open shop? Ugh, need 34 shares..."
Mid-lament.
Thud.
Odd hum, room lights out. Not just that.
"Uwoong!"
Revenge logged off; Cheddar displaying screen made weird noise, eyes shut.
"...What?"
Bolted up. Checked time—clock dead too.
"Come out!"
"Down!!"
"Move and I'll smash your skull!!"
Harsh voices, chaos outside. Door splintered; man-sized gun barrel aimed in.
"Come out."
"..."
I stared blankly at the giant beyond the busted door.
Gigas.
War-history rewriting latest weapon. Gave pilots immense physicals plus huge spirit power—marvelous.
But a Gigas in the Dream Realm?
Clank!
Heavy metal sound. Head-sized muzzle on me.
"Last warning. Out."
"..."
Hands up, I stepped out. Dozens like me dragged out.
"Ugh... M-mana won't move!"
"Strength draining..."
"No way. Mana null field this strong?"
"No moves! Stay put!"
As folks powered down, rough-looking guys rushed, forcing knees, wrenching arms back, slapping on heavy steel cuffs.
Clank!
Me too.
'Ah, pose awkward.'
Bulked arms made back-wrench uncomfortable. Scoped surroundings, subtly shifted shoulders.
But then.
Screech!
'Oops.'
Froze. Realized.
'Paper-thin.'
Yeah. Like paper. Not rice paper—letter size.
The steel cuffs felt ready to rip anytime. I gripped carefully, eyed the mood.