Chapter 4
Chapter 4
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 4
Chapter Title: 1. A Common Setup?
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"I was really weak, huh."
He'd felt a bit proud of his stats, which weren't far below average, but seeing the title's effects wiped that away in an instant. Even with the extra +2 Agility and +2 Stamina from the title, he was still below average or barely scraping by.
As he tapped his finger on it, the Betrayer title slotted into the title slot. Meanwhile, Jerry kept smiling outwardly, but his mind was racing.
'Cowardly Survivor makes sense since he survived alone, but Betrayer? I thought he just fished in the benefits, but does that mean this guy actively betrayed them first?'
Everything about him—from adapting to this world so effortlessly to earning the Betrayer title—made Jerry increasingly intrigued the more he learned about Sung-hoon. As soon as the title equipped, Sung-hoon felt himself calming down a bit.
He looked relaxed on the outside, but his mind was a whirlwind. His first kill, the story that seemed like bullshit he could brush off, and this enigmatic guy Jerry...
"Then, let's move on to the next explanation. The skill window..."
"No need to tell me. It looks similar to games. Skill window."
That was it—just the one skill called Concentration.
"What's the English letter next to the skill name?"
"It indicates the skill's proficiency level. Skills are divided into Normal, Magic, Rare, Unique, Legend, and Epic grades. And all skills can grow. If it's not too rude, could you tell me the name and grade of the skill you possess?"
"It has a C after Concentration, the grade is Magic, and there's a 下 (low) mark next to it."
"Skill grades are the six stages I mentioned, but finely divided into High, Mid, Low, making 18 stages total. Proficiency is divided into 6 stages: E, D, C, B, A, S. As skill proficiency rises, you can upgrade the grade too."
"So, if this Concentration's proficiency goes up, the grade rises too?"
"Yes. Raise it to max S proficiency, and the skill grade will rise accordingly."
Having a skill from the start wasn't bad at all, grade aside.
"Even if it's just a Magic-grade skill, possessing one is quite impressive."
"Is it that hard to get?"
"In The Mission's world, not really. But in the original world you lived in, Sung-hoon, it's hard. For example, boxing for a couple months won't create a Martial Arts skill. Only consistent, proficient actions integrated into daily life get recognized as skills."
"I see. Next up... item window."
The item window was pretty barren. Two empty transparent slots, and the other two held a slim book and a sword.
"The basic item window provides four slots. It's an untouchable subspace. But volume and capacity are very limited. No size restrictions per se, but each slot holds 3kg. Over 3kg takes two slots, and more takes even more."
"Only four slots total?"
"You can expand later. This is just beginner inventory. And no living things inside."
Four slots maxed at 12kg.
Not a ton, but no burden on the body and portable at will? Definitely high utility.
"Quest window."
Jerry shrugged at Sung-hoon handling everything solo—drum and cymbal both—and produced refreshments from somewhere, waiting quietly.
Meanwhile, checking the utterly empty quest window, Sung-hoon muttered a few words.
"The windows provided by The Mission are just those four: status, skills, items, quests."
"That's it?"
"Yes. There are other functions, but I can't explain them here in the Starting Room. You'll learn them one by one after The Mission truly begins."
"Can't you give a little hint?"
"Sorry, but I can't act beyond my authority. What I've told you is basically all Player Yoo Sung-hoon can get now."
Annoying.
Sung-hoon nearly scowled at Jerry's unhelpful "helper" attitude but kept smiling. That's when he noticed the Hidden Dagger in Laughter effect on the Betrayer title.
'This is surprisingly good? I'm annoyed, but throwing a fit here just tires me out for nothing. Gotta keep smiling here.'
Creak.
Sung-hoon grinned wide, baring his teeth, and held out his empty teacup. Jerry beamed back, refilling it.
"So that's everything from the Starting Room?"
"No. I've told you everything I can. A few things left."
Jerry snapped his fingers, and windows popped up in the air.
"Sung-hoon completed the Tutorial quest and got guild, right? Guild is currency in The Mission's world. You'll head to the First City beyond the Starting Room. There, you'll take missions and act in earnest. Before that, I'll provide items at discount with that guild."
"Discount?"
"The Mission's world has high prices basically. And money isn't easy to earn. So use your Tutorial guild to buy survival basics cheaper. A huge privilege for beginners only."
"Hooh."
Of course, nothing amazing.
Discount or not, limited funds and one-time chance meant no big purchases. The reason for this feature? One.
To create the rich get richer, poor stay poor phenomenon.
Basic Tutorial guild is 100 for everyone. More than that means standout performance somehow. Such people always excel somewhere over normals. This helps them grow faster than average folks.
"Take your time. Over 30 hours left."
Shortsword - 30 guild, Longsword - 80 guild, Cloth armor - 20 guild, Shoes - 30 guild, Shortbow - 40 guild, Lowest Arrows (10) - 20 guild, Lowest Leather Armor - 50 guild
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Sung-hoon alternated between the endless list and his item window. His gaze fixed on one spot. Item window bottom: current guild unmistakably read 20,100.
'Don't know details, but this much guild covers most basics. So, first.'
"Can I expand the item window here?"
No point buying if can't carry. There was a Backpack - 30 guild, but if easy portability, why not use it?
"Yes. But expansions cost a lot. Even lowest is 100 guild beyond basic... Eh?"
Jerry could only gape at the instant purchases. Lowest Inventory: 1,000 guild. Low: 3,000 guild. Even cheap here in Starting Room, 1,000 was huge for newbies. But he snagged Low too in a blink.
With Low Inventory secured, Sung-hoon nodded—now usable. 60kg total, ten slots: invisible universal warehouse. Tempted by Mid, but 15,000 guild (fivefold jump) killed that.
"Any recommended items?"
"Can't recommend arbitrarily. Purely Player Yoo Sung-hoon's choice."
In The Mission's world, transcendent beings couldn't interfere with players. Growth path? Purely their will. No room for meddling.
'Come to think, cleared Tutorial crazy fast. How much extra guild?'
Sung-hoon's choice was solid.
Inventory grows crucial late-game. Outside, upgrades cost double or more. Buy cheap here? Smart. Sung-hoon leaned back, browsing items post-upgrade.
'Now 16,100 guild left. What to buy?'
Plenty guild, but prices no joke. Priciest buyables: 13,000 guild mithril armor, 15,000 guild demon-sealing sword. Peeked descriptions? Just name/price—no stats.
'Think game. What's most important? Good gear matters. But Jerry said millions participate. Early game now. Good for newbie to flaunt shiny armor/fancy sword?'
No clue others' guild, but bling screamed bad pick—head alarm blaring.
"The Mission. Can we kill each other?"
"Sorry, can't say."
'Hmph. Just asking.'
Sung-hoon already ended three in Tutorial. PK surely allowed. Attention bad. Betrayer's Longsword already in inventory anyway. Purchases set.
"Show skill window."
Lowest Swordsmanship - 100 guild, Lowest Martial Arts - 100 guild, Lowest Spear Arts - 100 guild, Lowest Archery - 100 guild, Lowest Staff Arts - 100 guild.
Innumerable skills stacked.
Strongest buyables: Lightning Sword Technique - 10,000 guild, Sun-Moon Heart Strike - 14,000 guild, Mid Magic Tome, etc. No intent to buy those either.