Chapter 11
Chapter 11
Translator: penny
Chapter: 11
Chapter Title: The Start of the Reversal (3)
A new post had gone up on the Masked Instructor channel's community tab.
📢 Masked Instructor Announcement
Hello, everyone. I've seen all sorts of opinions from reporters and experts regarding the 'external mana utilization method' I mentioned in my first video. In particular, Baek Juseok, president of Helmont Academy—one of the most prestigious academies—left the biggest impression. President Baek Juseok pointed out that I'm just a freelancer and an amateur, and that the external mana utilization method I shared is flashy but utterly useless in real combat.
I never imagined the information I shared with good intentions would be dismissed like this. Still, I see it as my own shortcoming. I only explained the method for utilizing external mana and didn't demonstrate how to fully master it or what it could achieve in practice, which is why this debate arose, I believe.
So this time, instead of just talking, I'll show you directly.
Not just to President Baek Juseok, but to all the instructors who've belittled me, the media, and everyone leaving hate comments—I'll prove it. That the mana utilization method I shared is overwhelmingly useful in real combat.
For the proof, tomorrow, I'll start a live broadcast and head straight to an A-grade gate dungeon. And I'll clear the A-grade dungeon solo. Using that very mana utilization method so many people trashed.
For those worried I'll edit or fake the video if I upload it later—no need to fret. I'll show the entire raid from start to finish, unedited, in real-time live.
To ensure those who applied to become my disciples aren't seen as fools duped by a fake instructor, but as visionaries who recognized the top instructor first, I'll give it my all.
See you tomorrow at 8 PM—for the live broadcast.
💬 Comments
— Anonymous
Whoa... this guy's nuts, really going into an A-grade dungeon? Does anyone in the country even exist who can solo an A-grade dungeon to begin with?
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A few can. Baal Guild leader does it solo.
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Baal Guild leader's a swordsman. Who among mages?
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Yeah, plenty.
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Who? Spill it.
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Fuck off and look it up yourself, you lazy shit.
— PatriotHunter
National pride swelling up. Can't believe we have a guy like this in the country. If he proves it live, I'm smashing that disciple application button right away.
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Idiot. You buying this post? Bet my neck he deletes the channel and ghosts tomorrow.
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I'm betting my life savings he fakes a live, then makes excuses tomorrow and uploads edited crap lol.
As I read the community post that Seol Euna had her guild member write on my behalf, admiration bubbled up naturally.
'Wow... she wrote it to sound so badass.'
And sure enough, the reactions to the community post were explosive.
Public opinion overwhelmingly leaned toward "no way this is real." Which made sense. Mages inherently struggled to clear dungeons solo.
'Perfect.'
The more impossible people thought it was, the more explosive the reaction when he pulled it off. The deeper the doubt, the higher his reputation would soar once he actually solo-cleared an A-grade dungeon.
'Hmm... I need to plan out my behavior once I'm inside the dungeon.'
I spent the time mulling over routes and spells in every conceivable way to maximize the impact.
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Before long, it was the afternoon of the scheduled live broadcast.
Ding-dong.
I was alone at home, adjusting my condition, when the doorbell rang from outside.
"Who is it?"
Seol Euna spoke into the intercom.
"It's me. I texted you earlier."
'She's already here.'
I put on the mask I'd taken off and opened the door.
Creeeak.
Seol Euna stood outside. Next to her was a pretty woman with pink bobbed hair and a bright smile. I knew her name.
After all, I'd seen her in a video recently. She bowed her head in greeting.
"Hello! I'm Jang Hyena, running the Issue & Curiosity channel! Thank you for accepting my interview request!"
I'd received an interview request email via the address listed on my NA TUBE channel. Seol Euna had checked it beforehand, discussed the details, and brought Jang Hyena to my place.
She seemed more clued in on guild and channel collaborations than I was, so I'd left it all to her.
Jang Hyena looked around the interior curiously.
"Wow... but your house is seriously luxurious. You live here alone?"
"Yes. I moved in recently."
After getting kicked out of Helmont Academy, I'd moved quickly, so the place was mostly empty—no furniture or much of anything. Just a few magic tools, a computer, and some odds and ends. It made the already spacious house feel even vaster.
Jang Hyena poked around everywhere like it was all so novel, then caught herself and turned to me.
"We discussed this with Ms. Seol Euna, but as thanks for the interview, we're offering 20% of this video's revenue. Is that okay?"
"Sure, doesn't matter. It's not about the money."
"Also, just in case, we'll have several mages and swordsmen on standby nearby. Can't have our crew getting hurt. Of course, if the Masked Instructor requests it, we can step in during danger. Though it'll all air live, so only call in true emergencies!"
I smiled at her bright, sparkling eyes and innocent chatter.
"I don't think I'll need any help."
"Hehe... got some ace up your sleeve?"
"Yeah. The external mana utilization from my video. I'll spam spells with that. Theoretically, it lets you draw mana endlessly."
"Th-that's your strategy?"
"Yes. Any issue?"
"N-no, but... you're not secretly using high-grade artifacts or black magic or any cheats like that, right?"
"Why would I? No need."
"..."
In truth, with millions of subscribers, she'd seen all kinds of people. She figured the post had some bluff to it.
She'd assumed he'd fake it with hidden artifacts or secret devices to make it look like a solo clear. In short, she was skeptical about manipulation.
"Wow... you're really doing this straight-up, no tricks?"
"Of course."
At that moment, she whipped out her hidden camera and shouted.
"Everyone! You saw that?! No more worries about fakes!"
Jang Hyena had activated her streaming camera without me knowing, before even arriving. Next to her camera, a chat window scrolled rapidly.
🔴 Live Chat
— Viewer123
Lmao heart was pounding thinking we'd get caught lol
— SkepticKing
Damn... looks like he's legit going no fakes?
— TruthSeeker
Undercover op success! No more fake worries.
— Doomsayer
Nah, he'll fail and get wrecked anyway.
— RealTalk
Yeah no edits, but success ain't guaranteed lol
The chat flew by. We hadn't even headed to the dungeon yet, and viewers were nearing 500,000.
"Everyone! Your Jang Hyena here! I'll film every single moment without missing a beat! No-fake live broadcast! Covering all issues and solving curiosities—Jang Hyena! Back after ads!"
No don't leave us behind
Take us too. Take us.
Flick.
As the screen switched, Jang Hyena bowed to me in apology.
"I'm really sorry. We had a manipulation scandal before, so viewers are super sensitive... Heeeng..."
"Oh! And we only recorded audio—no video sent out, so no worries! Your location and stuff is totally safe!"
Seeing her worried eyes, I waved it off.
"It's fine. I don't really care anyway."
"Gasp... thank you so much! Let me buy you a meal sometime!"
"Really, it's okay."
'Because I already knew.'
I'm not an idiot—I'd never miss the faint noise from an active camera. I played along just enough, nothing surprising. That it wasn't filming? Confirmed with 'Clairvoyance.'
I smiled.
"Alright. Let's head to the gate. People are waiting and it'll get boring."
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At that moment, nearly everyone at Helmont Academy was watching Jang Hyena's live stream.
It featured someone tangled in controversy with their academy president, and they were curious too. Could external mana utilization work in a real dungeon? If so, how useful was it in combat? They wanted to see for themselves.
Naturally, the man at the center of it all, Baek Juseok, was watching too.
'Tsk tsk, what an idiot. Some no-name creator who isn't even a proper instructor blows this up. Well, it got me out of one headache.'
He sipped his coffee leisurely, smirking.
'Was worried about backlash after booting Choi Juwon, but this distraction popped up right on time.'
'No one will care about the intranet anymore. Especially if this clueless creator flops—it'll boost my credibility, the academy's rep, fame, and trust even higher.'
'Good call agreeing to the interview amid all this.'
With hundreds of thousands watching, he was certain of the Masked Instructor's failure. He eagerly awaited the clock ticking down.
The gate he was entering was among the highest-risk A-grades. Even surviving might be lucky, but facing the final boss? He'd crumble.
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Just before 8 PM, in front of the A-grade gate.
Somehow the word had spread—reporters and crowds swarmed to film the Masked Instructor, forming a sea of people. Jang Hyena shouted confidently amid the thousands.
"Alright! Everyone's waited long enough!"
"It's time! All prep's done! Mages and swordsmen will accompany for crew safety, but no direct intervention without the Masked Instructor's request—that's a promise! We'll use aerial magic tools for full-angle real-time filming, so zero manipulation worries!"
"Finally, a word from the Masked Instructor! Your thoughts!"
Thousands stared at me, magic tools and cameras all trained my way. I looked up at the massive floating recording drone and shouted.
"I'll prove it. Who's the amateur."
I didn't name him, but everyone knew it was aimed at 'Baek Juseok.' Cheers erupted from the crowd.
"Waaaaaaaaah!!!!"
With the roar behind me, I stepped into the dungeon within the gate.