Chapter 114
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 114
Chapter Title: Dual Plunders
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I had thought there was only one Plunder.
But before my regression, Jeong Hoon had seen not one, but two traces.
That meant the old man possessed not one, but two of them.
He pulled out the Plunder card from the start because of that.
The old man was a collector.
For a collector like him to willingly hand over a one-use Plundera Unique title, no lessit had to mean another one existed.
Proof of that was the way the old mans face had hardened.
You really have it, dont you?
Hah, look at this cheeky brat. You think a mere Rare-grade title is worth not one, but two of these?
Its not just any Rare grade. Its a Unique title. Only five have ever appeared in New World.
Thats true, but.
If I dont make this deal, the chances of you encountering that title again are practically zero.
That damned brat!
But the old man couldnt argue back.
It was all true.
Fine. But two Plunders is too much. How about one Plunder and something else?
He couldnt lose both Plunders.
That would defeat the whole purpose of collecting them.
Hmm In that case, give me that. Leviathan.
Jeong Hoon mentioned the item that had been his original goal.
The reason hed entered this pond in the first place.
Something else?
Nothing.
Hah.
The old man let out a deliberately heavy sigh.
Still, compared to handing over two Plunders, Leviathan was a fair price.
He didnt deliberate long.
The old man nodded and snapped his fingers once more.
Another stream of water rose, revealing a blue sword.
Leviathan
-Type: One-Handed Sword
-Grade: Unique
-Attack Power: 158
-Critical Hit Rate: 2 2.25
-Remaining Durability: 100
-Special Ability (1): 5 chance to trigger Leviathans Wrath when swinging the sword
-Special Ability (2): Passive: Enhanced Valiant Spirit automatically activates while holding the sword
The Unique-grade Leviathan was a sword.
Jeong Hoon had used swords a few times, but hed mostly relied on his fists and bow.
That said, there would come a time soon when hed need to wield a sword.
Like Anima, its a weapon that can be upgraded to Legendary.
Just like Overlord Titan, Leviathan was a weapon obtainable only by clearing multiple quests.
One of the materials needed was the title hed received from Altio.
Hed had to earn recognition from three other instructors besides Altio, gather various materials, and complete a quest for a specific NPC.
Even then, it was barely attainable.
This was the first time Jeong Hoon had seen it in person.
The upgrade potential was something I learned from a comrade.
Like Plunder, Leviathan had been found broken and unusable.
Damien Loud, the Record Keeper, had analyzed it.
Was it in the Merhen Kingdom?
Damien Loud was a Record Keeper beyond Legendary grade.
Hed pinpointed its origin and crafting method perfectly.
Wait Merhen?
That jogged Bruce Williss memory.
Yeah. The pond in the royal castle, right? Itd been stored there for ages.
Damn it! If Epic consumables were the max, Id have snagged that thing!
As expected, Bruce Willis cursed up a storm.
Of course he was pissedhaving left with just an Epic consumable when something like this was hidden there.
Anyway, now that he had Leviathan and Plunder, the title from Altio was no longer needed.
Perfect. These two will do.
You absolute highway robber!
Its a Unique title. This much makes it worth my while.
Worth your while?! Screw you! Dont ever come back!
The old man dove back into the pond, face twisted in disgust.
Merhen Kingdom, eastern field.
Slash.
Ha-jins sword diligently cleaved through the head of a Lv.158 Dark Snake.
Hiss!
Hah Why does this monster have to look so damn creepy?
Dark Snakes resembled snakes, marked by their black spots.
Not only did their fangs carry poison, but the gas from those spots applied debuffs.
The strategy was to quickly sever their weak point: the neck.
Trembling in fear, Ha-jin kept hunting.
He knew hesitating meant death.
Hey.
As he hunted furiously, someone called out from behind.
Huh?
Ha-jin finished off the Dark Snake in front of him and leaped onto a rock for a brief respite.
He turned to see who had called.
They werent alone.
What the hell? Who are these guys?
There were three of them.
One face looked vaguely familiar.
Man, weve been looking everywhere for you.
He grinned at Ha-jin.
The Japanese guy Hoon wrecked in the party quest?
He remembered.
During the party quest with Jeong Hoon, the first opponent in the battle royale.
The guy whod kept trying to deal damage to Jeong Hoon, insisting he had to win this quest.
But Jeong Hoon had beaten him soundly, knocking him out.
Was he here for revenge?
Their levels seemed about right.
Whisperzl12 - Hoon: Hoon, its the Japanese guy from the party quest you wrecked. Hes here for revenge.
WhisperHoon - zl12: Where are you?
Whisperzl12 - Hoon: Hold on!
While Ha-jin whispered, Kaneda Shuns lips curled slyly.
Yeah. Call that bastard over quick.
The guy whod blocked his path to a hidden class.
Kaneda Shun planned to eliminate him right here.
Kill, kill, killrepeat until permanent ban.
It wouldnt fully quench his rage, but itd make the hidden class worthless, repaying the favor.
Should we grab him first?
One of Masahiro-hyungs guildmates suggested.
Grab him.
Kaneda nodded.
Ha-jin flipped them the bird.
Get lost, you fuckers!
Lost his mind?
Feisty one.
But the taunt had no effect.
No choice. Time to bail.
Ha-jin turned and bolted for the opposite portal.
Catch him!
Just as the chase began, the mage unleashed a prepped capture spell, snaring Ha-jin.
Ugh!
A net of mana enveloped him.
Ha-jin struggled, but the mage was over Lv.210.
At Lv.180, Ha-jin couldnt break free.
Dont kill him.
Kanedas target was solely Jeong Hoon, whod beaten him.
You sure? What if he calls his guild.
If he alerted his guild, theyd be in trouble.
Japanese server users invading Korea to attack one? Bad optics.
Then we kill him and bounce.
Hed scoured Merhen Kingdom for the guy whod wrecked him.
Ha-jin was a bonus find.
If Ha-jin signaled his guild, theyd kill him instantly and leave.
Then relentlessly hunt Jeong Hoon.
Got it.
Per Kanedas orders, the guildmates took cover in the terrain, waiting for Jeong Hoon.
Soon, Jeong Hoon appeared in the field.
Alone, no backup.
Hoon!
Ha-jin called urgently upon spotting him.
You okay?
Wheres Hoyoung? Theyre coming too, right?
Nah, just me.
What?
Jeong Hoon glared silently at Kaneda Shun.
Hed expected the guy to show up again.
But targeting Ha-jin first?
Nomaybe he found Ha-jin while hunting me?
Theyd captured rather than killed Ha-jin, so probably the latter.
Anyway, Kaneda Shun.
Perfect timing.
No need to hunt him down.
Master, lots of guys hiding around.
Around twenty, Id say Whats the plan?
What else?
Wreck them all, obviously.
Jeong Hoon drew Anima and gripped it.
Hed gotten Leviathan, but for long range, nothing beat Animas efficiency.
Pfft, a Martial Artist with a bow? Whats your trick?
Kaneda Shun sneered at Jeong Hoon.
Ignoring him, Jeong Hoon nocked an arrow, aimed at the mage beside Kaneda, and released.
Fwhoosh!
The arrow arced into the mages prepped barrier.
The barrier shattered like glass.
You crazy!
The mage cursed.
Hed layered two barriers just in case.
Yet one arrow pierced them.
Then another arrow flew straight at him.
Thuk!
It embedded somewhere, and he blacked out.
In the head.
A guildmate muttered.
The arrow had precisely pierced the mages forehead.
Dragon Anima Bone Bow(1)
-Type: Bow
-Grade: Legendary
-Attack Power: ?(Adjusts to wearers level)(1.2x applied)
-Critical Hit Rate: 10 15
-Damage reduction from level gaps decreased.(Legendary exclusive)
-Remaining Durability: 100
-Special Ability (1): Infinite mana arrows generated.(Mana arrow damage 10)
-Special Ability (2): Low chance to apply random debuff on hit (Debuff chance slightly increased)
-Special Ability (3): Passive: Black Flame triggers at random chance.(1)
-Special Ability (4): Ancient dragon power applied.(Skill registration possible)
-Remaining Enhancements: 19
Jeong Hoon hadnt registered the final special ability.
He was confident he didnt need it.
But hearing Kaneda targeted Ha-jin, hed hurriedly registered a new skill: Dragon Void.
Dragon Void
-Type: Passive
-2 chance to nullify all skills touched by the arrow.
-Does not trigger on extreme level gaps.(Max 50)
Dragon Void nullified skills with 2 chance.
Luck struckthe last arrow had triggered it.
Master! Two hiding behind that rock.
Got it.
Jeong Hoon cast Magic Missile next.
Its homing property let it hit even behind cover.
What the!
Magic too?!
The mages, baffled, countered with Lightning Missiles.
They collided in a massive explosion, vanishing mutually.
The two guildmates burst out, charging Jeong Hoon with daggers.
Myeongwang Fist Technique.
Jeong Hoon prepped Myeongwang Fist Technique Level 1.
Their levels were high, movements sharpbut Jeong Hoon had faced worse countless times.
Their attack paths were too straightforward.
Pure level and gear pushing.
Jeong Hoon dodged easily, landing Level 1 strikes on vitals.
Gahk!
Krk!
Both dropped to their knees instantly.
You maniac!
A shocked voice from the bushes.
Jeong Hoon had long sensed their numbers with his sharp perception.
Exactly twenty, excluding Kaneda.
Kaneda brought a lot, huh.
Mustve been real pissed about the hidden class block.
Jeong Hoons lips curled.
Black Field activates.
Time to get serious.
Black Field was now Lv.4.
Higher levels doubled the radius.
They were all caught in it.
The ground blackened as shadowy hands grabbed their legs, including Kanedas.
All stats boosted 1.2x.
Black Field: Invading monsters stats -3.
Jeong Hoons stats rose; theirs fell.
W-what?!
Damn it, what trick is this?!
Not done yet.
Jeong Hoon activated his stat amp ring.
All stats 15.
Damage taken -20.
Duration: 1 hour.
Jeong Hoon nocked Anima again.
Target: swordsman left of Kaneda.
Both had shields; the swordsman raised his to block.
But fully buffed, Jeong Hoons arrows power was unreal.
Steel Shield rapidly deteriorating.
Current Damage: 74.
One arrow did 74 durability.
Jeong Hoon fired again; the shield shattered.
The arrow pierced the swordsmans chest.
Guhk!
As he arched back, another arrow nailed his head.
Dead.
Crazy Hows he shooting like that?
Onlookers gaped at the impossible archery.
A Martial Artist?
How?
Rush him all at once!
You bastard!
With a guildmate down, over ten charged Jeong Hoon.
He demolished them with fists.
Despite numbers, not one landed a hit; all died.
Youre next.
Now the hidden mages, archers, healers.
Jeong Hoon dashed with movement arts, assaulting their covers in woods and rocks.
U, uaak!
Wh-whend he get here?!
Screams erupted; Jeong Hoon slit throats with Leviathan, ending them.
Just you left.
Jeong Hoon turned to the lone Kaneda Shun.
C-crazy bastard.
Only then did Kaneda realize things had gone seriously wrong.