Chapter 107
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 107
Chapter Title: Merhen Kingdom Party Quest
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Around the same time.
'That Iwase bastard must be cursing me out like crazy.'
Jeong Hoon picked at his ear while summoning Kim Bong-gu and Ha-jin to explain the next plan.
"Soon, we're doing a party quest."
"Oh, a party quest? Where to?"
"Obviously the Merhen Kingdom party quest."
"Uh... Merhen Kingdom? Wouldn't it be better to just go to Seidroff Kingdom?"
One of the highlights of content after level 151, party quests.
These were quests completed in parties, with massive experience point rewards.
However, the Merhen Kingdom party quest offered less experience than other kingdoms.
The reason was its relatively low difficulty.
With lower difficulty, there was no reason for high experience rewards, and it required far more time investment as well.
Recruiting for Party Quest!
-Seidroff 3-man party urgently needed
181 Formal Knight applying.
175 Archer applying.
166 Priest here.
(OP) Please tell me your nickname.
Before starting party quests, users recruited party members on the world board to proceed.
Popular jobs could form parties instantly, while unpopular ones struggled no matter what.
There were only two posts recruiting for Merhen Kingdom party quests.
Likely posted by unpopular jobs looking to tackle the easier one together.
Even those probably wouldn't form parties.
Might as well hunt in fields or dungeons for more experience.
Despite that, Jeong Hoon aimed for the Merhen Kingdom party quest.
"If you always go where everyone else does, you'll miss out on the honey pot."
"Yes...? What kind of bullsh Gah!"
Kim Bong-gu hurriedly clamped his mouth shut.
He'd almost crossed the River Jordan.
"Anyone would think I'm beating the crap out of you."
"Aren't you...?"
"I don't beat. I just twist and snap."
"...."
Terrifying.
Absolutely terrifying!
Kim Bong-gu trembled like an aspen leaf.
"Anyway, we start in a week, so keep that in mind."
"In a week?"
"Yeah. Rest up fully for a week, then focus on the party quest."
Jeong Hoon chose a week later for one reason.
'If my memory's right, that's when that guy will be doing the party quest.'
Kaneda Shun, one of the betrayers who stabbed Jeong Hoon in the back.
Surprisingly, quite a few comrades had survived until the end.
But every one of their faces, names, ages, and actions were etched into Jeong Hoon's mind.
None would escape.
'First time meeting him since my regression.'
A comrade who'd repulsed him right up until the betrayal.
And the one who'd grinned widest when it happened.
Time to return that humiliation.
Of course, there was something to do first.
WhisperHoon - Minzi: Found out yet?
WhisperMinzi - Hoon: I'm looking hard, but... I really don't know anything about this stuff?
WhisperHoon - Minzi: Only a few days left. Heard you gotta line up overnight for luxury stuff.
His mother's birthday, just days away.
WhisperMinzi - Hoon: ...I'm asking around everyone I know, so wait a bit longer please.
WhisperHoon - Minzi: As fast as possible, please.
WhisperMinzi - Hoon: Got it!
Bang!
Headshot!
The monster spilled blood and tumbled aside with the headshot judgment.
Bang!
Bang!
Headshot!
Headshot!
Headshots kept popping up afterward.
The reason was simple.
A passive called
Perfect Sniper
existed.
The Genesis Sniper was the pinnacle of sniper classes.
Combined with Lee Na-yeon's brilliant talent, it produced even more perfect shots.
'Whoa... So that's why gear matters.'
Lee Na-yeon, the one pulling off these insane shots, marveled inwardly.
Upgrading all her gear and ammo had completely transformed her shots180 degrees different.
She truly felt the saying that a gunner's firepower depended on how much money you poured in.
"Perfect... Even with top gear, her potential is insane. No reason not to pass her."
Adolph, the second job change instructor and Sniper King, was floored.
Genesis Sniper.
It had been ages since he'd seen that name.
The last one had been Adolph himself.
So he'd tested her harshly, planning to grind her hard.
Bang!
But what was this?
The visitor who'd come for the test aced every challenge he threw.
Even when 20 targets appeared at once and she had to hit them all in one minuteAdolph was stunned.
'Incredible focus.'
Countless visitors had tested under him before, but none had shown such overwhelming performance.
And he'd never passed a single one.
As an instructor authorizing higher-grade job changes, Adolph held out for more.
If Genesis Sniper was epic-grade performance, higher grade would elevate it to unique.
'Never thought I'd hesitate on this... No, no need to hesitate at all.'
Adolph chuckled inwardly.
The so-called prospects before had been pathetic, but finally, a real gem appeared.
"Pass."
The first "pass" from Adolph's lips.
"Thank you."
With that, Lee Na-yeon advanced to unique grade in her second job change.
Psssh
The capsule opened, and she stepped out.
It was past midnight.
"Whew, who knew one job change would take all day."
Her body ached all over, but this sense of accomplishment was a rare treat lately.
Unable to stop smiling, Lee Na-yeon headed to the living room.
It was dark, and Jeong Hoon stood holding a cake.
Jeong Hoon hadn't logged in, instead standing at the department store entrance since dawn.
Over ten people were already waiting.
'Why are there so many people?'
It was 3 a.m.
He never dreamed people would line up before opening.
'They say some camp out the night before. So go early!'
He'd thought Yeo Min-ji was exaggerating.
If he'd ignored her and come at opening time, he might not have gotten in.
'What were you thinking of?'
'Flap bag.'
'Ah, this way please?'
After that, smooth sailing.
Following Yeo Min-ji's recommendation, he picked the best model.
Luckily in stock at the store; he had it wrapped and rushed home.
But his mother was still in her job change quest past midnight.
'Running pretty late.'
Second job change shouldn't take that long.
Aiming for unique grade maybe?
If she hit unique... Her potential was beyond imagination.
Psssh
Capsule opening sound. Jeong Hoon tensed, holding the cake.
The door opened, eyes met.
Jeong Hoon smiled awkwardly.
"Mom, you're out?"
"Huh? Hoon, why are you standing like that?"
"It's your birthday today."
"Oh? Now that you mention it, yeah, it is."
His mother approached and blew out the candles.
"Happy birthday, Mom!"
"Thanks. So many good things lately, thanks to my son."
"Hold on!"
Jeong Hoon set down the cake and fetched the neatly wrapped bag from the corner.
She turned on the living room light in the meantime.
Perfect timing!
Light on, he presented the gift.
"Hm? What's this?"
Her eyes widened at the gift.
"A gift from your son."
"...My god."
The shopping bag bore a famous luxury initial.
He'd once mentioned getting her a bag.
She'd assumed it was just talk, but he'd actually done it.
Worry creased Lee Na-yeon's face.
Where'd he get money for something this pricey?
"Mom, it's fine. I cashed in some gold."
"Gold?"
"Yeah. Got way too much gold with nothing to spend it on. Don't feel bad."
He'd actually cashed over 90 of his gold.
Not a hint of regret.
In his past life, guilt gnawed at him for doing nothing proper for the mother who'd raised him alone.
Now he knew: do it while you can. So he'd give her everything now.
"...Thanks. Never dreamed I'd own luxury."
Tears welling, she slowly opened the bag.
Out came the mini flap bag.
"Just a sec. Next is a car."
"Oh come on, this is plenty."
"Heh."
Jeong Hoon flashed a meaningful smile.
'Mother! This car's leased under our Hoyoung name. Free for life while you're in the guildride it anytime!'
That morning.
Yeo Min-ji delivered a large foreign luxury sedan worth 300 million won.
'This is too much...'
His mother tried refusing out of burden, but Yeo Min-ji was firm.
'No way! Mom, I heardunique grade job change?'
'Yeah, but...'
'Then this is nothing!'
'No, still...'
She held out till the end, but Jeong Hoon whispered.
'Mom, this is a bribe to keep you from quitting the guild. Just take it.'
'It is?'
'Yes.'
Her potential exceeded imagination.
Hidden class in first job change, unique in second.
Achievements even pre-regression Jeong Hoon couldn't match.
After drives with her, Jeong Hoon logged back into New World.
'Why won't it end? Huh? Why won't it freaking end?'
Lying in bed, Kim Bong-gu pondered daily.
Why wouldn't that viper just bite him dead and let go?
'Just let me go already, you bastard...'
He cursed inwardly, but it was pointless.
To avoid permanent ban, he'd vowed atonement and obedience.
Never dreamed it'd drag on.
"I must be crazy... I am crazy..."
"Oh? At least you know you're crazy?"
His sister, slipping in the door.
"...Get out."
"Oh my god... Mom! Bong-gu's telling me to die and get out!"
"Ah, please..."
He shoved her out, locked the door.
Entered the capsule and logged in.
WhisperHoon - MomsCountryIsDelicious: You know what happens if you're late? I'm already here?
Ghostly whisper on arrival.
Kim Bong-gu's blood ran cold.
"Damn it all. For real."
Unlike his mouth, his hands hurriedly whispered back.
WhisperMomsCountryIsDelicious - Hoon: Vroom vroom! Bong-go car zooming right now!
Aigh, my life.