Chapter 114
Chapter 114
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>Translator: penny
>Chapter: 114
>Chapter Title: Brion's Hero
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Chapter 114
Do-hyun flopped onto his back, gasping for breath.
‘That guy was seriously creepy.’
It wasn't a long fight, but he could say with certainty that today had been the toughest day playing God Ose. Even taking down the tutorial boss hadn't felt this exhausting.
He could excuse the first resurrection, but when the hidden phase kicked in and the boss came back, he'd actually cursed out loud.
‘No way he's still alive, right?’
Shaken by PTSD-like thoughts, Do-hyun bolted upright and scanned around, but there wasn't even a trace of the boss left.
It was truly dead now.
-My lord, an excellent finish.
-Master! You really did it!? No way!
-Liza!
“Ah.”
Charlie bowed his head in confirmation, while the other two came rushing over in excitement. Only then did Do-hyun finally let out a sigh of relief.
Strangely enough, it didn't feel real until he saw them.
Charlie watched him fondly, and soon Do-hyun was grinning too.
It was because of the messages floating in front of him.
[You have slain the Abyssal Contractor who broke taboos, 'Destroyer Geymon.']
….
[Hidden conditions fulfilled. Confirmed rewards granted.]
[Acquired Radiant Taxinel's Blue Sword, Taxinel's Ink-Black Armor, Taxinel's Ink-Black Boots.]
[Set options apply when equipped.]
….
‘Kya. This is always the best part.’
A feast of messages filled his view, but his eyes went straight to the gear.
These were the armaments of Taxinel, vice-commander of the Lyre Holy Knight Order.
No doubt they were extraordinary. Do-hyun eagerly checked their info, heart pounding.
[Radiant Taxinel's Blue Sword]
[Grade: Hero+]
[Description: Taxinel, vice-commander of the Lyre Holy Knight Order, symbolized by the blue peacock. This is the sword he wielded in his glorious days, infused with the blue peacock's power to dispel darkness.]
[Level Restriction: 35]
[Equip Restriction: Knight]
[Physical Attack: 241 ~ 268]
[Durability: 100 / 100]
[Monster Slayer: +8% damage to monsters and dark-attribute types.]
[Blue Peacock: Borrow the power of the blue peacock. (Cooldown: 3 hours)]
[Taxinel's Ink-Black Armor]
[Grade: Hero+]
[Description: The ink-black armor Taxinel always wore during abyssal investigations. Many say it was believed to drive away fear with its aura, but rumors suggest it was really chosen for its comfort and performance.]
[Level Restriction: 35]
[Equip Restriction: Knight]
[Physical Defense: 194]
[Magic Resistance: 175]
-Strength +5
-Agility +5
-Stamina +5
[Anti-Magic: Reduces mental domination and continuous damage effects by 50%. Damage taken from dark-type enemies reduced by 30%.]
[Light Body: Provides a light wearing sensation, eliminating speed penalties from plate armor.]
[Taxinel's Ink-Black Boots]
[Grade: Hero+]
[Description: Custom-made boots Taxinel wore alongside his ink-black armor during abyssal investigations. Special materials assist the wearer's movements.]
[Level Restriction: 35]
[Equip Restriction: Knight]
[Physical Defense: 138]
[Magic Resistance: 129]
-Agility +5
-Senses +5
-Mana +5
[Nimble Footwork: Movement speed increases by 2% per second. (Max 6 stacks)]
[Air Step: Allows one jump in midair.]
‘Whoa….’
The effects drew an involuntary gasp of admiration.
‘Hero+ grade… jackpot.’
He hadn't expected anything less than top-tier after beating something designed to be unbeatable, but three pieces of Hero+ gear? That was beyond imagination.
As expected from Hero+, every option was brutally powerful.
‘No wonder one grade difference is such a big deal.’
It was true for the game in general, but the gap stood out especially from Hero grade onward.
The difference between Hero and Hero+ was massive, and between Hero+ and Legend, it was in another league entirely.
Heaven and earth didn't even begin to cover it.
‘Though I've got Mythic grade stuff.’
For now, at his Hero-grade level, this was the best gear he had.
[Taxinel's Darkness Slayer Set]
-3 Set: Upon entering combat with dark types, attack and defense +20%. If HP falls below 10%, all stats +10% for 120 seconds, all stats +8.
‘Nice… great options.’
The conditional trigger for dark types was a bit regrettable, but the boosts were insane.
Considering how many such options layered on, it'd be devastating against dark-type bosses.
And even without that, each piece had gem-like options.
-Hmm? That look in your nostrils—wait, your eyes—something good drop?
-Liza?
His excitement must've shown on his face.
Ignoring Jihad's annoyingly perceptive guess—though it pissed him off—Do-hyun focused on the remaining messages.
The gear alone was huge, but there was still plenty more rewards.
[Swordsmanship proficiency increased. Swordsmanship proficiency now LV 15.]
….
[Dagger proficiency increased. Dagger proficiency now LV 10.]
[Shield proficiency increased. Shield proficiency now LV 6.]
His weapon proficiencies had shot up noticeably after the grueling battle.
[Your unbelievable feat changes the clear reward for sudden quest 'The Only Hope.']
[Enhanced reward: Superior Skill Draw Ticket, Title: Brion's Hero, overwhelming support and high favor from all Brion citizens and priests acquired.]
[From now on, all Brion NPCs admire you.]
[Brion NPCs' favor is at maximum.]
[Residents will side with you no matter what false charges you face.]
An upgraded quest reward welcomed him.
‘Insane….’
Do-hyun couldn't stop marveling at the dazzling array of rewards.
A Superior Skill Draw Ticket alone was a blessing, but now titles too, and not just priests—citizen favor maxed out as well.
He'd maxed favor with every NPC in Brion.
‘No other player has this.’
Even the most favor-grinding person couldn't win over everyone.
Like real relationships, it was an ironclad rule in virtual reality God Ose too.
Someone's idol was another's mortal enemy—that was human relations.
‘Barring weird cases like this.’
Sure, hearts weren't all the same, but saving the city from crisis warranted universal admiration.
That alone was plenty satisfying, but Brion residents' favor was extra special.
[You have completed the Second Ordeal 'Apostle's Proof.']
[Apostle's Proof]
-Grade: Second Ordeal
-Description: One who would graduate from Brion, the second city of this continent, must pass the gods' ordeal. Your feats as an apostle are measured by the admiration you've earned, determining the reward rank.
-Clear Conditions: Reach LV 35, Apostle's Proof.
-Reward on Clear: Varies by rank. (D~S Rank)
-Time Limit: None.
[Measuring the admiration earned through your feats as an apostle.]
[Determining rank.]
This was Brion's graduation quest—a favor grind.
Unlike other cities' simple NPC bonds and minor rewards, in Brion, favor meant graduation scores.
A trial fitting for the Holy Empire of Brion.
[Unbelievable feat.]
[Measurement delayed slightly.]
Do-hyun had cleared it with an absurd achievement.
‘Gonna shatter records again.’
He hadn't been too confident about this graduation quest.
Do-hyun chuckled, having accidentally pulled off another legendary feat.
He itched to see the rank, but he could wait.
Surprisingly, there were still more rewards left.
[Brion's Hero]
-Grade: Hero
-Description: Title bestowed upon the great hero who saved Brion from crisis. All citizens of Brion will admire and idolize you, never forgetting your grace.
-Effects: Establishes friendly relations with Brion. Buy and sell gear in Brion for 20% discounts and bonuses. Enjoy all Brion benefits at any time.
All stats +5
[Max Favor with Guardian Right Away?]
-Grade: Rare
-Description: You maxed favor with a guardian the moment you got it. What incredible charisma!
-Effects: Less hostility when recruiting new guardians. All stats +2
[Veteran Tamer]
-Grade: Rare
-Description: Title for one who maxed a guardian's favor. You've captured its heart—now a proper veteran tamer!
-Effects: Guardians will follow you better. (Divine Beasts may be exceptions.)
All stats +2
‘Dizzying.’
Was this what an avalanche of rewards felt like?
Endless even after checking—this was overwhelming. But Do-hyun's smile never faded.
‘I could handle this dizziness a hundred times.’
Who was he kidding—a thousand.
The title options weren't game-changers, but the all-stats boosts added up nicely.
‘A guardian whose loyalty maxes instantly? Nice….’
All thanks to Charlie.
After all that time, its loyalty was still maxed—impressive and unusual.
It made him compare to Jihad.
That one hadn't hit 20 even after hundreds of smacks.
Probably around 50 now?
-…Master. What's with those eyes? Why are you staring like that?
He was sharp sometimes.
Do-hyun played dumb at Jihad's narrowed glare.
“Nothing. You're so full of yourself.”
-No, that's not it. Not those eyes… Master, you don't like me.
No good excuse came to mind, and with mischief striking, Do-hyun coolly admitted it.
“Yeah, I know.”
-W-What!? How could you say that to me! I was so worried today… I mean, I helped hard!
“Huh? Didn't you just spectate at the end? Felt like Charlie did all the work.”
“T-That was because my mana ran out….”
Jihad sputtered excuses, but Do-hyun tuned him out with one ear.
Jihad pounded his chest in fury, acting like he'd die of indignation.
Do-hyun chuckled at his consistent reaction.
Charlie, watching their banter, furrowed his brow uncomfortably.
-How dare you speak that way to my lord, goblin.
-…What? What'd you just call me?
-Goblin. Got a problem?
-That's not… Whatever, I'm not just any goblin, okay? Been a while—unseal me? Let me show you?
-Oh, sorry. Not just a goblin, but a black goblin. Hiding something like those golden goblins? Impressive, but no thanks.
-Kyaack!
Already fuming, Jihad couldn't hold back.
His rage turned on Charlie, but words weren't on his side.
-Lizariza! Liza!
Maybe out of loyalty to her old master.
Eliza chimed in from the sidelines, but Charlie didn't care about the 2v1.
He doubled down.
-…Spider? No, yokai? What a freakish thing.
-Li… za?
Stunned by the unprecedented roast, Eliza froze mid-hop, her feisty rebellion halted.