Chapter 134
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 134
Chapter Title: Guild War Event
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Psssh
The capsule hissed open, and Kim Bong-gu dragged himself out with great difficulty.
Ugh... Im gonna die....
As he buried his face in the pillow and muttered, someone whispered right into his ear from the side.
Oh! Are you eating spicy beef stew?
Gyaah!
Kim Bong-gu jolted upright in shock.
He glanced to the side and saw his damn sister giggling, clearly enjoying his reaction.
Ah, seriously, listen to that junky truck horn. Its crackingtime to scrap it.
Scrap...? Fuck off out of my room!
The word scrap made Kim Bong-gu shudder.
Now its sudden acceleration too? Report it to Sudden Accel TV right now!
Ah, please....
He was furious from head to toe, but he didnt even have the energy to get mad right now.
He forcibly shoved his sister out and locked the door before collapsing back onto the bed.
Phew, now I can finally rest.
For the past few days, hed been sleeping only three hours a day.
He lay down at 11 p.m., woke at 2 a.m., and then the one-on-one spars with Jeong Hoon began.
Jeong Hoon never seemed to tire, relentlessly pressuring Kim Bong-gu without mercy.
...First move comes at the chest again, second aims for the neck.
But thinking about it, there were more than a few strange things.
Why does he always attack with the exact same pattern?
Jeong Hoon methodically pressured him using the identical pattern every time.
Whenever Kim Bong-gu memorized it and tried to counter, Jeong Hoon would defend, then seamlessly chain into the next pattern.
As if teaching him to learn it.
So Kim Bong-gu shifted from ambushing to defending Jeong Hoons attacks while memorizing the pattern.
Even thats not easy to memorize, though.
From the eighth move, the attacks grew fiercer, and past the fifteenth, even defending was a struggle.
But humans are animals of adaptation, right?
After endless repetition, he could now endure past the thirtieth move.
Unique....
It had once seemed so distant.
Was it thanks to the training with the viper?
He felt a bit more confident now.
Heh, and tonight I can sleep like a baby.
Training was over.
Time for some sweet, sweet rest.
No... If I just rest, can I really get the Unique?
Even after training ended, solo hunting and practice were essential.
Failing to get the Unique in the third trial... The thought alone was horrifying.
At that moment.
Psssh
The capsule hissed open, and Jeong Hoon stepped out.
Having handed over the ring to Michael as well, he could finally catch his breath for a while.
Lucky I tamed a guy who can handle black magic.
If not, the Bone Lord Wyverns heart never wouldve seen the light of day.
Jeong Hoon wouldve smashed it himself.
As regrettable as it was, letting it go to someone obstructing the games end was worse than destroying it.
But in the living room, his mother sat sipping coffee while fiddling with her smartphone.
Sensing her unusual expression, Jeong Hoon tactfully sat across from her.
Mom, whatre you looking at so intently?
Hm? Oh, Hoon, youre out?
Yeah.
Our sons a total star now?
His mother was watching HoneyTube.
Subscribers had already surpassed a million.
The Bone Lord Wyvern hunt mustve made a huge impact.
Comments were blowing up demanding Honey1s identity.
Even foreign comments popped up here and there.
Haha, if I went out like this, no one would recognize me.
True. The mosaic and voice modulation are flawlessno one can tell.
Yeah. Is that why youve been watching it nonstop?
Of course. What parent wouldnt love watching their kid shine?
Her words tugged at Jeong Hoons heartstrings.
From childhood, shed showered him with praise whenever he stood out.
Thats why hed worked even harder.
...Mom, whats your level now, anyway?
106 now.
Hmm, and youve replaced all your gear, right?
Yeah. You got me full-strength stuff.
Then how about joining me for the next event?
Event?
Yeah.
New World Event Notice!
-Hello! This is the New World development team.
We post notices to share new updates with our users!
New World is doing its utmost to provide various benefits for our users.
To prepare for the new world opening in the future.
To that end, the New World development team will host an event for our users.
Guild War Event
-1st Round: Teams composed of users level 250 (3rd job change) and below
-2nd Round: Teams composed of users level 250 (3rd job change) and above
This is the newly hosted Guild War Event.
We ask for heavy participation from guilds on each server, with rankings determining guild fame and contribution points per server.
Rankings may shift with this event, so we urge maximum guild participation!
-New World Development Team
A notice went up in New World.
Jeong Hoons face hardened as past memories resurfaced upon seeing it.
2nd Chaos.
Guilds were in bloody daily ranking wars.
An event like this? No guild would sit it out.
But they didnt know.
Focusing solely on the event in the 1st round would bring disaster to Earth.
If we dont clear the hidden trap in the 1st round map... disaster strikes Earth.
Trees wither from drought, multiple typhoons rage, global threats loom, and magnitude 6.0 earthquakes nonstop for three days.
Casualties and injuries skyrocket worldwide.
Mass disappearances, severe economic blows.
Honestly, no one predicted this New World event tied to a disaster.
Anyone would see it as just a guild ranking contest.
No oned suspect a hidden secret.
Anyway, Jeong Hoon planned to join the event to avert the 2nd Chaos.
With Mom, the Genesis Sniper, itll be even easier to stop the chaos.
Thats why hed casually suggested she join.
Nah, what if I drag the guild down?
Of course, she refused at first, but after his persistent begging, she relentedif the guild allowed it.
All that remained was Hoyoungs permission.
You want to join the event?
Yeah.
Yeo Min-ji, sitting across from him, tilted her head.
You dont need to join, Jeong Hoon. Hoyoung can secure top 10 with our other forces alone.
Its not about the ranking.
Then what? You after something else?
Jeong Hoon shook his head.
No. Just let us join this event.
Whew... Still, your moms a no-go.
Yeo Min-ji sighed deeply.
Considering Jeong Hoons performance, his participation was fine.
Hero of Merhen....
Honestly, his feats always shocked her.
Whod have thought hed breach Merhens castle before soloing the Bone Lord Wyvern.
Perfect play that made you question if he was even human.
She was sure hed shine in the 1st round too.
The problem was Mom.
Hidden class with elite marksmanship.
No one at similar levels could match Lee Na-yeon.
But 1st round users would mostly be just shy of 250.
A fresh level 100 like her couldnt compete.
Well take 1st.
And if you dont?
Ill renegotiate the contract.
The terms?
Ill swear absolute loyalty to Hoyoung Guild. No need for support either. If you want, Ill stick by you all day reviewing your fist techniques.
No... You dont have to go that far....
Yeo Min-ji was speechless.
How could she refuse now?
Please.
Jeong Hoon begged earnestly again.
Finally, she nodded.
...Fine. 1st place, for sure?
Yes.
His eyes held no doubt.
After long deliberation, Yeo Min-ji nodded.
...Got it. For 1st round, you and your mom join. Ill handle convincing Dad and the others.
Her hesitation was simple.
Each guild could field only one team per round.
Jeong Hoon and Mom in 1st meant no other sub-250s could join.
Dads already got his picks in mind... Gotta talk him around.
Turning Yeo Sun-woo wouldnt be easy, but shed manage.
Oh, and any open spots in the guild for two more?
Spots?
Yeah. Some good ones might join.
Jeong Hoons lips curved into a sly grin.
Just then, Yeo Sun-woo was gathering guildmates to announce the event.
Listen upthis event is crucial for us. Dont forget that.
Event meant competition.
For Hoyoung and every guild, itd be huge.
Yes!
Got it!
The ten guildmates upfront roared in unison.
These were Hoyoungs candidates for the event.
First, nominations for 1st round team? 250 and below.
Yeo Sun-woo immediately thought of Park Chan-hwa and Heo Seung-ji, hovering at 240-250.
Park Chan-hwa was a barbarian warrior with high defense and bravery; Heo Seung-ji a lightning mage who could back her up.
How about Chan-hwa and Seung-ji?
Park In-tae quickly raised his hand, nominating them.
Sharp as ever, In-tae.
Yeo Sun-woos satisfied smile drew quiet admiration from the guild.
Thats what made him the right-hand man.
I want in!
Let me go!
Park Chan-hwa and Heo Seung-ji seized the moment, raising hands.
Yeo Sun-woo nodded without hesitation.
Good. Then for 1st round
Hold on!
But Yeo Min-jis interruption cut him off.
Everyone, including Yeo Sun-woo, looked bewildered at the sudden intrusion.
Min-ji, what brings you here?
Sorry. I want to nominate the 1st round team.
You... nominate 1st round?
Yeah.
Yeo Min-ji wrote the nicknames on the whiteboard for 1st round.
-Hoon
-Yena
The room buzzed at the two names.
What...?
Arent those two hidden classes?
But their levels are low, right?
Class wasnt the issue.
It was level.
Hoon was under 200, no 3rd job.
Yena? Fresh off 2nd job.
Only possible thanks to Hoyoungs dedicated care.
Greenhouse flowers, basically.
I oppose this nomination.
Park In-tae voiced opposition.
Unexpected, since he usually backed her.
Whats the reason?
Yeo Min-ji asked as if expecting it.
I get wanting hidden classes, but the level gaps too big. Worst case, Yena fights users 140 higher. Zero chance of winning.
...
I know Hoon soloed Dragonia once. But this is too much of a gamble.
Valid point.
Hoon was somewhat famous in Hoyoung.
Known for soloing Dragonia when even Yeo Min-ji couldnt.
And he was her disciple, learning much from her?
Though technically, Im his disciple.
Yeo Min-ji wanted to say it but clamped her mouth shut.
I agree. Explain, or Im sending Chan-hwa and Seung-ji.
Yeo Sun-woo backed Park In-tae.
Anyone could see Yeo Min-ji should back down.
But she straightened proudly and spoke.
The Bone Lord Wyvern. Merhens new raid bossyou know it?
Yeah. I do.
Hot on Nutube latelywho didnt?
Jeong Hoon soloed that raid boss.
The bombshell sent the room into uproar.
HoneyTubes star was Jeong Hoon?
No way... So Honey1s one of ours?
Solo raid boss pre-3rd job...?
Is that for real?!
Yeo Min-ji nodded.
Yes. And with the Genesis Sniper providing cover fire, its plenty possible.
Genesis Sniper.
The hidden class known as the stealthy marksmanposition never exposed, toying with foes via skills.
Fine. But what if results suck?
Yeo Sun-woo, whod listened quietly, spoke up.
Yeo Min-ji unleashed her prepared line.
If Hoon and Yena dont perform well in 1st round, Ill step down as executive and become a regular member.
Her bombshell left everyone, Yeo Sun-woo included, staring slack-jawed.
...Thats some confidence.
Yes.
Yeo Sun-woo stroked his chin intriguingly, then held up five fingers.
5th. Fail that, you drop to grunthandling every chore. Still in?
5th?
Among all those named players, snagging top 5 was like grabbing stars from the sky.
At the absurd demand, Yeo Min-jis face hardened slightly.
Nope. Lets make it 1st.
What...?