Chapter 232
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Translator: True Detective
Chapter: 232
Chapter Title: Preparation
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Hey, our pretty girls! (bow)
Feels like it's been forever since we updated the diary, right?
I'm such a sinner. I should've made time somehow to post...
Anyway, if I have to make excuses, it's because after the Vietnam Dungeon Break, we haven't had a proper break—just been smashing dark monsters nonstop.
You can tell it's true by checking Team GGW's raid schedule. Everyone knows how to look that up, right? Just search the homepage of any clan you're into, and it's right there.
(Oh! But please hold off on following us to the dungeons for cheers. Most heroes are on edge before entering. Our raid leader hates that kind of thing too. Remember that Stone Mountain Dungeon news story? Let's all be mannerly ladies, okay?)
Anyway, our girls must be dying to know what's up. So much has happened!
Skipping the personal stuff, here's a quick rundown of changes in our Team GGW raid party.
First off, every member of Team GGW is now an 8-star hero.
Of course, it's all thanks to our lovely raid leader Han Minguk ♥. Without him, we'd never have reached upper-tier hero status, even if we died and came back to life.
And lately, we conquered Renaissance Clan's [A-4] dungeon too. That's exclusive Hero Pad info. (photo)(photo)(photo)
But we're switching raid dungeons soon... (sniffle)
It's because of Raid Leader Han Minguk's philosophy: to tackle upper dungeons, we need battle experience against all kinds of dark monsters. A hero's duty is smashing more dark monsters. Guess we gotta step it up! (fighting!)
Oh, right!
You know some Team GGW members' contracts are ending soon, right? Lots of folks were worried about lineup changes. But no worries!
Brazil's healer pals—the Budsen sisters—just re-signed with the clan yesterday. (photo)
By the time you read this, it'll be on the clan official page. Giselle got 6 more years, Kendall 5. (clap clap!)
Some might wonder why the Budsen sisters went for such long contracts. Well, as you guessed, it's thanks to the raid leader. Giselle especially follows and adores him.
But there's another reason. Clan top secret...
I wheedled it out of our Han Minguk raid leader with my charm (not really charm), so I can spill to you girls. You know I'm his fiancée, right? (ahem)
The reason? Class combination recipe.
Hold up! A trash-tier combo recipe making them sign long-term? Yeah, I get the doubt. (nod nod)
But check this out—it changes everything. (photo)(photo)
A legendary class! The recipe for the 'Dawn Saintess' class stone.
I pulled it myself from Renaissance Clan's [A-4] dungeon. Know my nickname? Cheonho-dong Lucky Girl.
And this Dawn Saintess is going to Giselle Budsen. Raid Leader Han Minguk decided it fits her style perfectly.
Anyway, Team GGW and I are now hitting Chilbo Mountain Twin Valleys Dungeon with Memoria Clan's permission. Why? To get the Dawn Knight class stone from the recipe, obviously.
As you know, our raid party's only got two legendary classes: Raid Leader's Yggdrasil and his fiancée's (ahem) Phoenix Knight.
But crafting the 'Dawn Saintess' stone makes three legendaries in the party.
How huge is that? France's Imperial Guard, who solved Vietnam's outbreak, only has two. Comparing them to us is ridiculous, of course...
Oh, Raid Leader's goal? All ten raid heroes with legendary classes.
Dunno why... but he seems to be plotting something huge. (shiver)
Wow, this update got long since it's been ages. Glad I could share our update—rest easy knowing our tough heroes (not just Nerulman) will handle the dark monsters!
What did I just read? Legendary class?
Whoa... Team GGW's moves are legendary in themselves.
Quick question: How many years have the Team GGW heroes been active?
They're 2- and 3-year heroes mixed in, but Han Minguk is definitely 3rd year.
3rd year at 8-star... Only word is genius.
There are only five 9-star heroes worldwide—why so few?
The way to raise star rank changes after 8-star.
To go from 8-star to 9-star, absorb plenty of purple mana crystals and use a rare silver crystal dropped from 9th-grade special entities in [S]-rank dungeons.
FYI, 9th-grade specials are on par with the Twelve Calamities' minions. Their power is beyond imagination.
So few 9-stars because so few parties conquer [S]-rank dungeons...
8-star in 3 years means 9-star is a given... Can our Han Minguk hit 10-star?
Hope he pulls off the impossible.
For real. Wanna see humanity take down one Twelve Calamity before I die.
Team GGW's long-awaited diary post drew massive attention.
Minguk was already being hailed as a genius on broadcasts, showcasing his skills to the nation.
Conquering the upper-tier [A-4] dungeon as raid leader had everyone's expectations on him.
Comments and cheers flooded in, and the post spread like wildfire across communities. Overseas fans translated and shared it too.
But civilians weren't the only ones interested.
Heroes—practically Han Minguk fans—checked the Team GGW update for raid news, then gasped at the legendary class combo recipe.
Legendary class combo recipe...? That exists?
With proof pics, can't be fake.
Just checked on Hero Pad—it's real.
Drop rate looks insanely low.
Renaissance Clan 1st squad member here. We've raided that dungeon over a hundred times—never seen or heard of that recipe.
With Renaissance heroes posting proof screenshots, jokes flew that it'd be faster to collapse the dungeon than farm the recipe.
Envy poured in for Team GGW's luck—having a drop-dead gorgeous raid leader like Han Minguk wasn't enough; they snag legendary recipes too. Stomachache just thinking about it.
Anyway, big clans eyed Renaissance's [A-4] dungeon after learning legendary recipes dropped there.
'Dawn Saintess' was top-tier among healer legendaries for skill efficiency.
Renaissance screamed happily at requests to raid it—tons of good items offered for permission.
Some overseas clans even offered promising heroes on loan.
With two Dungeon Breaks this year heightening global crisis vibes against dark monsters, it was a wild offer.
Amid the storm over the legendary recipe, Minguk led Team GGW into Chilbo Mountain Twin Valleys Dungeon.
Chilbo Mountain Twin Valleys Dungeon featured eleven 8th-grade monsters.
Estimated difficulty: [A-4]. But top Korean clan Memoria handled it—not other rankers— for a reason.
"Simple. The enemies are extra tricky."
Minguk told his team as they prepped to enter.
"Oh! I think I know. Titan Sanas and Ephlaxis, right?"
Yuna shot her hand up like an eager student.
"Spot on. 3rd named: Titan Sanas. 9th named: Ephlaxis. The dungeon's gatekeepers."
Pure difficulty-wise, the final named 'Abyss Pursuer - Ororas' was tough too.
Ororas amped its powers, risking wipeout without mastering skill patterns.
Those gatekeeper nameds made [A-4] Twin Valleys a job for Korea's best: Memoria 1st squad.
"But why [A-4]? If it's hard, couldn't it be [A-3] or [A-2]?"
Shiranui Mai chimed in slyly.
Tanya, listening nearby, nodded with the same question. Minguk pondered, then replied.
"Well... You'll see for yourself."
Less than two hours in, Team GGW got it.
"What? This guy's easier than expected?"
"Right? How many tries?"
"Four. First 8th-grade, cleared fast. Two-hour first named? Near record!"
They shrugged at the dead dark monster.
Twin Valleys' scary rep had them tense, but 1st named fell quick.
Previous dungeons' nameds felt harder. Same for 2nd named.
"Kyaargh!!!"
Took longer than 1st, but seven Revival Stones later, success. Insane for 8th-grade.
'Easier than thought?'
Minguk eyed the pulverized monster.
8th-grade in name only—7th-grade level. Simple patterns: just tough punching bags.
Seven tries wasn't bad for the rating. But so far, just appetizers. Real hell started now.
'Titan Sanas.'
3rd named in Twin Valleys—even Memoria heroes and Kang Chae-young mentioned it. True gatekeeper, leagues beyond 1st/2nd: special entity.