Chapter 26
Chapter 26
26.Chunbae (2)
Chunbae told me that the way to grow quickly was as follows.
First, recruit team members.
Second, optimize Stats allocation and acquire Skills.
Third, level up Subspace Skills.
Perhaps it was thanks to being with past Space Masters, but it was sound advice.
If Chunbae's experience was added to this, how efficient would it be?
-It's best to create companions as soon as possible. A party of five is optimal.
Chunbae emphasized the first point the most.
The reason was simple. It was because of the teamwork required for long-term Gate subjugation and Gate rewards.
After all, you can grow together if you work well together, and having more people is advantageous for rewards other than experience.
For example, special rewards given when subjugating a Gate.
-I can help with Stats allocation and acquiring Secret Arts from Subspace.
According to Chunbae, the Space Master's ultimate form is all-rounder. Simply dividing into front-line or rear-line is not the best.
The previous Space Master used Magic, but he felt his limitations.
In other words, he left behind even front-line Secret Arts, hoping that future Space Masters would become all-rounders.
Of course, that didn't mean I had to learn Magic.
It meant that even as a front-liner, I shouldn't neglect raising my Mana Stats or learning ranged attacks.
"It's become a lot easier in that regard."
Until now, I had been allocating Stats evenly and nicely, but with Chunbae, I didn't have to worry.
This must be what optimizing Stats distribution in a game is like.
-Leveling up Subspace Skills is not easy, but you must keep trying.
In fact, this was the top priority. The more Subspace that opens, the more endless treasures there are inside.
The reason it was pushed down the priority list was that, as Chunbae said, it wasn't easy to raise immediately.
-There are two ways to level up Skills, but...
The first is to use the Skill frequently, which I was already doing as much as possible.
Even now, I put my phone and wallet in Subspace and take them out.
-S-Rank Skills are not easy to level up just by using them. So, the best thing to do is to break through Gates where Skill Level-Up Tickets are likely to appear.
"That's not easy."
Skill Level-Up Tickets were as precious as the job Skill Acquisition Ticket I had obtained.
As soon as they appear on the market, vanguard Hunters take them. It's because they need them as they fight on the front lines.
"Do I have to gather a team and go to a difficult Gate?"
Nothing has changed significantly from what I was going to do. I can just proceed as is with Chunbae's help.
It was then that Chunbae opened his mouth.
-Fortunately, I know a little about Gates where Skill Level-Up Tickets appear.
"What?"
-I realized something while serving the previous and the Space Master before that. Gates with the same name, recommended level, and personnel limit are the same regardless of the world.
I was momentarily taken aback. There are identical Gates that cross worlds?
If so, that meant I could pass through the Gates Chunbae knew with a perfect walkthrough.
-However, it will be difficult to find such Gates. The world is vast, and the Gate where the Skill Level-Up Ticket appears must match Han Hye's level.
Well, the world is wide, and the Gates Chunbae knows may have already been conquered. However, the important thing is that there is hope.
"Still, it'll be better than the world you lived in."
-What do you mean?
"This place is called the modern world."
I explained Earth to Chunbae. Chunbae had seen it inside the Gate, so he wasn't completely unaware.
-Ah, an advanced world. I have seen it too.
"Here, you can check what Gates are available from your seat."
-Is that true?
I may not be able to go to all of them, but if that's the case, I can easily access the Gates Chunbae knows.
I'll have to see the estimates based on my level and situation, though.
-But it's meaningless now. All the Gates where the 'Skill Level-Up Ticket' appears that I know of are level 40 or higher.
"That means gathering a team and growing is the priority now."
-That's right. Good teammates are important. A stable party increases the survival rate and, based on increased trust, shows higher performance and accelerates growth...
"Chunbae."
-Ah, I'm sorry.
Hoo.
Even though he's fine, when he starts talking at length like this, it seems difficult to fix easily.
-Then, I think the part I can help with right now is combat.
"Combat?"
-Yes, I was with two Space Masters. I can provide decent help in combat using Subspace Skills.
"Is that so?"
I'm already using Subspace in combat, but I might be able to learn uses I didn't know about.
"Hmm. I've cleaned up everything here, so there's not much space."
Unlike when Subspace was empty at first, I've put in steel racks to organize various items.
Yong-yong is next to me, so training inside isn't as easy as it used to be.
"Can't you go outside? I'm too lazy to clean up here."
-It's okay outside too. I am a Magic lifeform born of divinity, I can stay by Han Hye's side.
At Chunbae's words, the crystal ball emitted light and changed its appearance. It was in the form of a bracelet.
-It is possible to change like this. Only Han Hye can hear what I say, so you don't have to worry.
"Oh. Is that so?"
That's even better. It means I can take him with me inside the Gate.
-Ah, if possible, I would like to see it in the form of a sparring match.
"Sparring?"
-Yes. Only a sparring match like a real battle can accurately identify how you fight.
"Just a moment."
I called the newly registered training center.
* * *
One of the big changes since moving was the training center. As the area changed, I moved the training center as well.
It was a place directly created and managed by the Association.
The place I used to go to was a decent place, but honestly, it was rude to compare.
That place was private, and this place is run by the Association.
'Usually, private is better than public, but...'
Hunter-related facilities are a different story. The training center run by the Hunter Association was equipped with the latest Arcane Engineering.
Reaction speed training, Mana sense training, mental pressure overcoming, various strength and stamina training facilities, and even a training hall...
There were several large buildings, and the trainers were not simply 'Hunters,' but all experts with certifications.
Therefore, the price here was very expensive. It costs over ten million won per month for Hunters.
'Han Hye and Uncle Cheolgi are free, though.'
The Association took care of it again. It wasn't a lot of money for us now, but I liked the sincerity.
Anyway, one of the unique features of the newly registered training center was that it arranged 'sparring matches.'
If a Hunter writes down the level of the opponent they want and applies, the trainers will match them with a suitable opponent based on their judgment.
I had heard the explanation before and was going to try it out, but I had a reason to use it because of Chunbae's request.
"I want to spar with a C-Rank Hunter."
-A C-Rank?
"Is it not possible?"
-It's difficult according to the regulations, but Han Hye far exceeds the D-Rank level, so I think it's possible. I'll contact you again shortly.
Perhaps it was because I showed my abilities when I met the trainer after moving in yesterday, but fortunately, it was successful.
About five minutes after applying, I received a call back.
-Han Hye, would you also be able to spar with a B-Rank Hunter? A B-Rank Hunter asked first.
"Yes? A B-Rank Hunter?"
I couldn't help but be a little embarrassed by the unexpected proposal. The C-Rank Hunters I had hoped to spar with were usually level 26-35.
My Stats level was in the early 30s, so it was just right.
On the other hand, B-Rank is based on levels 36-45. That meant someone who was definitely one or two stages stronger than me.
I was embarrassed when I first heard it, but when I thought about it, it wasn't bad.
'I'm doing it because of Chunbae, though.'
There will definitely be something to gain from sparring with a strong person.
However, I had to check who the opponent was first.
"Can I know who it is?"
I had to avoid seeing anything dirty. Accidents during sparring happen often.
Moreover, I had a conflict with Dae-up, who had a bad reputation, so I had to be even more careful.
-It's Sniper Seo Seung-yeon.
"Yes?"
The name that came out was unexpected again.
It was because she was one of the 'star' Hunters who were famous not only in Korea but also in the world.
Sniper Seo Seung-yeon.
Even Awakened cannot imbue bullets with Mana, but she was the only person who could penetrate the Magical Field with a gun.
Due to her uniqueness, she was famous for gaining a cult-like popularity all over the world, like the Dragon Knight Uncle Cheolgi.
Her affiliation was also B Team, which was right below the Dawnlight Guild's vanguard, so she was among the elite.
-Yes. The story came up while we were looking for someone suitable in C-Rank, but Seo Seung-yeon said she wanted to spar first.
I know this person is over level 40. Even if she's a Sniper, her Stats will be better than mine.
I was quite embarrassed that such a person chose me.
-It's a sparring match that doesn't use guns. It's a private sparring match at Seo Seung-yeon's request, and I called to ask for Han Hye's opinion.
Suddenly, I had a thought.
Iron Wall and Dawnlight had been making recruitment offers with generous conditions since the Guild recruitment.
I had refused, talking about future collaborations. I wondered if it had something to do with what happened then.
To find out what kind of person I am, and what level I am.
-Just in case, Seo Seung-yeon said to definitely convey that it's not coercion.
"Okay."
In fact, it's obvious that I'm going to lose. It's a sparring match with a level 40 or higher Hunter. It's impossible to win.
I haven't had many battles with strong people so far.
It was inevitable because my Skills and Stats were so broken...
Experience fighting someone stronger than me is valuable. It was something I learned at the workshop.
'You can panic and fall into panic when faced with an unfamiliar strong enemy.'
B-Rank Hunter. An opponent who is definitely stronger than me. Moreover, she's from a reliable Guild.
They'll be considerate of me, so the probability of an accident during sparring will decrease.
It's not bad to get to know a Sniper.
And if I show a good performance this time, it will be a plus when collaborating with Dawnlight in the future.
"What's the date?"
-Seo Seung-yeon's Gate entry has been canceled. Today, tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow. All the days Han Hye is available are possible.
"Today?"
-Yes. She's out in the training hall right now.
I was talking to Chunbae right now, so it would be great if I could do it right away.
"Then let's do it today."
After setting the time, I hung up the phone, but I had a slight question. The vanguard's Gate entry is prepared really meticulously.
This is because they move in order to prevent possible Discharge-type Gates.
Moreover, a huge amount of money goes into preparing once, so it's not canceled unless something big happens.
The fact that the vanguard's entry was canceled meant that there was a big problem...
I don't know.
Well, a Discharge-type Gate won't suddenly explode, right?