Chapter 110
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 110
Chapter Title: Kaneda's Fury and the Royal Seal
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A capsule room in Seoul.
PSSSHK
The capsule door slid open, and Kaneda Shun burst out.
Huff! Heave!
He crouched on the floor, gasping for breath.
It was because the serious blow from that Martial Artist had taken a toll on him mentally.
Huh? Sir! Are you okay?!
An part-time worker who had been cleaning the capsules rushed over to check on Kanedas condition.
When Kanedas breathing didnt normalize, he reached for his phone to call an ambulance.
I-Im f-fine Totally okay.
Kaneda Shun awkwardly insisted he was fine in Korean.
Youre really okay, right?
Yes. Im fine.
As he said, Kanedas breathing was slowly steadying.
Only then did the worker let out a sigh of relief.
He was glad nothing major had happened on his shift.
Got it. I dont know what went down in there, but dont push yourself too hard in the game.
Got it.
Kaneda Shun, who couldnt fully understand Korean, just nodded vaguely.
It was probably telling him not to play anymore.
Death in a party quest carried no penalty, so reconnection was immediate.
But Kaneda Shun wasnt in the mood to log back in.
Kaneda left the capsule room and headed straight home.
Aaaargh! Fuck! That goddamn bastard!
One crazy Martial Artist had completely ruined his shot at a hidden class.
Just a level 164 Martial Artist.
Hed thought it would be an easy win at first, but spotting the hidden class from how quickly he took out the allies, he switched tactics to buy victory with money.
And the result?
His own death.
He never intended to deal in the first place.
Grit.
Kaneda Shun ground his teeth in vengeful fury.
Player Information
-Nickname: Hun
-Level: 164
-Job: Intermediate Martial Artist (2nd Advancement)
Hun, was it?
Just a nickname and level.
The only other info was that he was Korean, but that was enough.
Heh heh, you picked the wrong guy.
Hed blown Kanedas chance at a hidden class.
No way hed let it slide.
Kaneda Shun dialed a number.
Hey, Shun. Whats up?
Bro, sorry, but can you come to Korea?
Kaneda Shuns older brother.
Kaneda Masahiro.
Hed started New World a year before Shun, hit level 256, and led a mid-tier guild.
Korea? You seemed to be doing fine there. Something happen?
Yeah. Got a guy in New World I need you to stomp.
Oh yeah?
Fuck! That bastard cost me my hidden class shot.
No way?!
Kaneda Masahiros voice rose in excitement.
Shun hadnt found the Dark Lords memoir alone.
It was a rare treasure unearthed with his brothers full support.
Just decoding it had cost a whopping 9,700 gold.
Hed invested big on hearing it was the Dark Lords memoir.
Never dreamed itd flop before it even started.
Ha Bro, send a few more guys to Korea.
Thats not as easy as it sounds. I already sent two.
Kaneda Shun had been able to pick two helpers for the party quest because they were from Masahiros guild.
But they werent enough to take down that hidden class Martial Artist.
No good. We got wrecked proper in the party quest Send a squad of tenno, twentyguys over level 200.
Damn.
Please! Fuck, that bastard shattered my grand dreams! If we dont perma-ban him, Ill lose my mind.
Fine. Study hard in the meantime.
Youre the best, bro! Love you!
After crushing Kaneda Shun and claiming their first party quest win, Jeong Hoon immediately repeated the quest.
Ugh How the hell did you drink this?
The next quests mystery drink victim was Ha-jin.
Ha-jin looked ready to quit, but with Kim Bong-gu staring at him all aggrieved from the clear room, he forced it down.
Good work.
U-urp!
Go wild, its fine!
Kim Bong-gu patted Ha-jins back while waiting for Jeong Hoon.
Jeong Hoons mission was also a drink.
Yet Jeong Hoon downed it in one go without a hint of agony.
First time somethings been this nasty.
Jeong Hoons face just twisted slightly.
Yeah, it tasted like crap. Like the mira wyvern sweat hed chugged once from extreme thirst.
How the hell did these guys manage it?
But to Kim Bong-gu and Ha-jin, Jeong Hoon didnt seem human.
You drank that and youre fine?
Crazy.
After that, it was a total rout.
Gahk!
Gaaah!
What kind of monster is this guy?!
In battle royale, Jeong Hoons party predictably massacred everyone for the win.
Then the party quest looped again.
After grinding it out for a while.
Youve won the final round.
Youve achieved 10 wins with no losses.
Youve obtained the Token of the Merhen Kingdom.
Youve gained accumulated experience.
Returning to your previous location.
Theyd hit the targeted 10-win streak.
Your level has increased.
All stats 1.
Bonus stat 1 granted.
Their stalled levels ticked up by 1 each.
Jeong Hoon to 165.
Ha-jin to 180.
Kim Bong-gu to 167.
Done. Leveled up.
Not the most efficient quest, huh. Wed have gotten two levels in Side Rope, but only one here.
They leveled, but it felt lackluster for a party quest.
And Kim Bong-gu was hitting his limit.
No mental stamina left for more party quests.
He wanted to log out and rest right now.
Alright, good work everyone. Party quests end here.
Luckily, Jeong Hoon called it.
Really?
Kim Bong-gu asked in disbelief.
Yeah. Disappointed? Wanna keep going?
No way! So I can log out right now?
Huh? Yeah, sure, but.
Before Jeong Hoon finished, Kim Bong-gu logged out.
This guy and that guy.
Hed boosted their levels and unlocked castle access via party questspretty generous, right?
Why were they fleeing?
Hun, you sure youre good?
Hm? With what.
That Japanese guy from earlier.
Ha-jins tone was cautious.
Why?
That dude He was glaring at you like he wanted to kill you right up to the end.
Figures. Looked like the type with a grudge.
Kaneda Shun.
He had an older brother, Kaneda Masahiro.
The brothers were tight, with the brother spoiling the little one rotten. Hed heard Masahiro helped a ton with this hidden class too.
Given Shuns personality, high chance hed beg his bro for revenge.
Jeong Hoon had already factored that in.
Petty grudge, huh Kinda like our master.
Mukho suddenly picked a fight.
Like him? Whats that supposed to mean?
Jeong Hoons voice sharpened for the first time.
Im sorry! My bad!
Mukho quickly backed down.
Compare me to others all you want, just not that trash.
Got it.
No way hed share a table with that garbage.
Still, youll be fine, right? Worst case, ask Hoyoung for backup.
Yeah. What about you? Free hunt from here.
At that, Ha-jin logged out without a backward glance.
A ton came in.
Post-party quests, Jeong Hoon checked commissions at the reinforcement-only exchange.
Nearly 1,000 requests had piled up.
Jeong Hoon processed the backlog swiftly.
Transcendent Reinforcement: Legendary level rises.
Nearly 1,000 pieces of gear fully reinforced bumped the skill from level 1 to 2.
Transcendent Reinforcement: Legendary
-Type: Reinforcement
-Level: 2
-Grade: Legendary
-Allows equipment reinforcement (up to Legendary)
-Success rates per gear (Normal 100, Rare 100, Epic 82, Unique 62, Legendary 33)
-Failure: 0 gear destruction chance
-Failure: Reinforcement count not deducted
Level up slightly boosted Epic, Unique, and Legendary success rates.
Nice.
Master Reinforcer
-Normal (Full) 43510,000
-Rare (Full) 55310,000
Commissions even juiced the counters.
Videos go up, and commissionsll flood in.
Soon, Yun Na-eun from Hoyoung would request reinforcements too. Stringing full reinforces then would skyrocket counts.
Time to head out.
Jeong Hoon wrapped up the exchange and headed to the capitals stables.
The royal castles gates were sealedno passing through.
Had to use another route to enter.
NPC Information
-Nickname: Gareth
-Level: 223
-Job: Stable Master
Welcome. Here for a horse?
Gareth was surprisingly well-built for a stable hand.
Not just horse-minding muscle.
Systematically trained muscle.
Indeed.
Gareth was originally a knight from the royal guard.
Yes. Need a horse.
How far you headed?
The royal castle.
Freeze.
Mention of the castle made Gareth flinch.
The castle? Why?
Got some business there.
Is that so? Problem is, not just anyone can enter the castle. Sorry, head back.
Gareth turned to feed the horses, signaling no more business.
Even after seeing this?
Jeong Hoon pulled out the Token of the Merhen Kingdomparty quest 10-win bonus.
The token appeared, and Gareths face hardened.
Whered you get that?
Why tell a stable master?
Jeong Hoon tilted his head, drawing a groan from Gareth.
Wait here a sec? Castles not for casual entry.
Sure.
Thanks for understanding.
Gareth excused himself into the stable.
Moments later, he emerged with one NPC in tow.
A knight of Merhen Kingdom.
NPC Information
-Nickname: Ragan
-Level: 237
-Job: Official Knight of Merhen Kingdom
I hear you have the seal.
Ragan bowed formally to Jeong Hoon, tone grave.
Yes.
Jeong Hoon presented the Token of Merhen Kingdom.
Ragan cautiously channeled mana near it.
The token glowed blue, then shot a beam skyward.
The beam traced the Merhen seal: a roaring lion beside a valiant knight thrusting his sword to the heavens.
Ragan gasped.
Its real! The Token of Merhen Kingdom!
When Gareth reported a foreigner with the token, hed suspected a lie.
But Gareths serious face demanded verification, so he came himself.
The seal, lost entirely under the previous king, appeared after so long.
Verified?
Jeong Hoon pocketed the token.
Light flickered in Ragans eyes.
How long since a foreigner bore the token?
Understood. Ill escort you to the castle.
Just let an outsider in?
You see that token and ask? Ill take responsibility. Stick to your duties.
Yes, sir.
Jeong Hoon followed Ragan to the castle.
The closer they got, the more chaotic the atmosphere.
Whats going on?
Jeong Hoon asked Ragan.
I-I dont.
Ragan stammered, confused too.
It hadnt been like this when he left on Gareths report.
Then a rookie-looking knight rushed to Ragan.
Captain! Big trouble!
What now?
Dungeon wave at the north wall! No warning signs You need to go now!
That true?!
Ragans face twisted.
A monster wave during a token-bearer visit!
Yes! Its urgent!
Sigh, got it. Escort the foreigner to the palace then. Tokenll smooth entry.
Ragan ordered the knight.
No. Ill help too. Lets go together.
Jeong Hoon had no intention of waiting in the palace.