Chapter 135
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 135
Chapter Title: Guild War Event
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Yeo Min-ji logged into New World, dueled the guild master at the guild headquarters, and immediately went to meet Jeong Hoon.
Howd it go?
Ahem, I put in a lot of effort and youre just gonna ask me to tell you?
Well, do you need something?
Ice Americano. Thatll do.
Jeong Hoon chuckled at her suggestion.
He couldnt let it slide for something that small.
No. Dont do that. If you need reinforcements, leave it to me. Ill handle all your item upgrades personally, Min-ji.
Really?
Yeah. Up to unique gear, as long as you bring the reinforcement stones, Ill max them out for you. No more hassle with item upgrades from now on.
Yes! Thank you!
Yeo Min-ji expressed her gratitude with a touched look.
Even maxing out epic gear cost a fortune.
Unique gear?
Legendaries couldnt even be reinforced yet, so top rankers were chasing maxed uniques, but even one of those required an insane amount of money.
No wonder ranker Yeo Min-ji didnt have a single maxed unique.
If you have any unique gear ready, you can hand it over now. Even if theres a backlog, Ill prioritize you.
T-Then, could you handle my knuckles and cloak?
Sure. But first, you gotta tell me the result?
Oh! Right. Well, permission was granted, at least for now.
Just for now, huh?
It meant conditional approval.
Dont stress too much. If it fails, Ill just take a good scolding and thats it. Whatever.
Yeo Min-ji shrugged nonchalantly.
But Jeong Hoon knew the guild wouldnt approve this easily.
She mustve put up something with huge risk.
Otherwise, she couldnt have convinced the guild members.
That made him even more grateful to Yeo Min-ji.
Ill take first in the first round for sure. Watch me.
Jeong Hoon grinned.
New World Event Additional Notice!
-Hello! This is the New World development team.
Were posting an additional notice regarding the event!
Guild War Event
-1st Round: Teams of players level 250 (3rd job) or below
-2nd Round: Teams of players level 250 (3rd job) or above
1st Round Theme
-Survival
-Move in 2-player teams on a single map and survive until only one team remains.
The 1st round is survival!
Two players from each guild form a team. The last surviving team takes 1st place!
2nd Round Theme
-Tournament
-Draw random brackets and compete in tournament format until one team remains.
-Teams are 2-player pairs, with turn-based battles.
-New World Development Team
Shinwa Guild.
Lee Hwarang returned to the guild headquarters with a furious expression.
Lord Knight Park Jin-hyuk, seeing this, approached and patted his shoulder.
Whats up? At it again?
Im swamped hunting for that item, and you call me back.
What a stubborn guy.
Park Jin-hyuk was impressed by his determination.
He never dreamed Lee Hwarang was still scouring for the Red Dragon Bone Bow.
Makes sensehe could complete the Red Dragon set with it, so giving up was impossible.
Hed been out searching again for less than six hours when Sword King Sa Jae-hyeok summoned him back, so of course he was pissed.
Probably the event.
The event? That guild one?
Yeah.
The new event posted by New World.
Unlike player-targeted ones, this was guild-versus-guild.
Plus prizes, fame, and contribution points.
Guild rankings were determined by those fame and contribution points.
No way to ignore it.
Tch, so they want you and me to enter?
Probably.
The 2nd round tournament for level 250 players.
Sa Jae-hyeok planned to send Lee Hwarang and Park Jin-hyuk.
Going all-in, huh.
Lee Hwarang and Park Jin-hyuk entered the guild masters office.
Two guild members were already there.
Player Info
-Nickname: Lucas Kas
-Level: 241
-Job: Guardian Knight (3rd)
Player Info
-Nickname: Ashbling
-Level: 244
-Job: Walker of the Abyss (3rd)
They were Shinwas precious hidden class aces.
Guardian Knight Lee Ji-seok had finished 3rd job at epic grade.
Walker of the Abyss Lee Yeon-su was epic too.
Theyre dead set on crushing everyone.
Lee Hwarang glanced at Sa Jae-hyeok.
Sa Jae-hyeok stroked his chin, tapping the hologram.
He closed it and looked at Lee Hwarang.
Youre here.
Yes.
Enter this event.
No time for that.
Lee Hwarang refused flatly.
Because of the Red Dragon weapon?
Yes.
Forget it. Too much times passed since it was found.
The Red Dragon Bone Bow, discovered by another player.
No. Ill find it and buy it somehow.
Whoever had it, he could match any price.
Even 10 billion or more in cash.
But whether it vanished into the sky or sank into the earth the player who took it hadnt surfaced.
Haah. Take 1st in the 2nd round this time.
And if I do?
Ill mobilize all of Shinwa to help search for the Red Dragon Bone Bow.
Lee Hwarang didnt welcome Shinwas help.
No aid when hed been desperately hunting it alone, but now a conditional promise?
Still, the offer was too tempting to refuse.
I cant do it alone.
Hed realized during the search.
The guy with the Red Dragon Bone Bow wasnt selling.
He had to track them down and negotiate directlybut first, identify them.
With Shinwas full resources for a wide sweep, itd save time.
An offer he couldnt refuse.
You sure?
Have I ever lied?
Sa Jae-hyeok wasnt one for empty words.
Hed always fulfilled his conditions.
Lee Hwarang acknowledged that.
Got it. Ill enter.
Jin-hyuk?
If Hwarangs going, of course I am.
Lord Knight Park Jin-hyuk shrugged.
Good. Remember: Shinwa takes 1st in both 1st and 2nd rounds. Understood?
Yes!
Lee Ji-seok and Lee Yeon-su replied loudly, followed by nods from Lee Hwarang and Park Jin-hyuk.
Before the event started.
Yeo Sun-woo met Jeong Hoon offline.
The list his daughter recommended him for.
First place no matter what!
Yeo Min-jis bombshellIf Jeong Hoon doesnt take 1st, Ill step down as executivehad sealed it.
Did you finish prepping for the event?
Yes. Were ready to go anytime.
I see.
Yeo Sun-woo nodded.
He had no intention of stopping Jeong Hoon from participating.
Hes got a plan.
Unlike him, his daughter had watched Jeong Hoon closely.
Shed staked her executive seat to recommend Jeong Hoon and his mother, Lee Na-yeon.
There must be good reason.
Yeo Sun-woo decided to trust Yeo Min-jis judgment.
Nothing else to say?
Yes. Just checking your condition and if you need anything else.
Jeong Hoon looked surprised.
I figured youd try to stop me.
Honestly, itd be a lie to say I didnt think about it. But stopping you now would mean not trusting my daughter.
I see.
Yes. I want to see why she recommended you so strongly.
What a solid guy.
Anyone could see Jeong Hoons odds of 1st in the 1st round were zero.
Normally, theyd push someone else.
But he approved Jeong Hoons entry.
Thank you.
Jeong Hoon expressed his thanks.
No more words needed.
Just prove it in the guild war event.
Guild War 1st Round begins.
Invitations sent to registered participants.
Jeong Hoon logged in and waited, and soon an invitation arrived.
Registered Participant
-Nickname: Hoon
-Level: 173
-Guild: Hoyoung
The screen went black upon acceptance, then turned into a pure white room.
But Jeong Hoon was alone.
No one else entered.
WhisperYena - Hoon: Son? Got the invite and ended up in a white room. Moms here alone.
His mother whispered right on time.
Shed entered alone too.
WhisperHoon - Yena: Me too. Guess we meet when the event starts.
WhisperYena - Hoon: Okay? We need to plan strategy, but no chance now.
WhisperHoon - Yena: Well meet right away at start, so no worries.
Teams were 2-player pairs, but waiting rooms were separate.
A familiar NPC appeared before Jeong Hoon.
NPC Info
-Nickname: Lingling
-Level: 700
-Job: Event NPC
Long time no see!
Third time seeing Lingling since past events.
Yeah. Been a while.
You got way stronger in that short time. Looks good!
True to her level 700, Lingling saw right through Jeong Hoons strength.
Jeong Hoon shrugged in response.
Anyway, you handling the whole event? Or just Korea again?
Lingling had managed the Korean server in the last siege event.
Same this time.
Lingling beamed and nodded.
Bingo! Felt like youd be here, so I picked it.
I see
Hehe, so wanna bet again?
Bet?
Yup! How much Heavenly Energy you got now?
15.
15 Heavenly Energy from two events.
At this rate, he could aim higher in 4th job.
Wow, impressive! So, bet your Heavenly Energy again?
No. Something else.
Hm? What?
Ill bet my accumulated 15 Heavenly Energy.
Ho?
Linglings eyes sparkled.
What bet made him stake all his saved Heavenly Energy?
Ill take 1st in the 1st round.
Hmm Just 1st? Kinda boring.
Plus, Ill personally take down 10 or more teams.
Not just winbut hunt 10 teams personally en route to victory.
Gotta clear the traps.
Clearing traps meant roaming the whole map.
Bumping into players was inevitable.
Linglings lips curved up to her ears.
Ooh, thats good! So what do I bet?
Same, 15.
Jeong Hoons lips curled slyly.
Hmm, 15... Thats too much, even so.
Lingling hesitated.
Then forget it.
Jeong Hoons goal was clearing traps.
Not the bet.
No! Wait! How about 10 Heavenly Energy plus a massive level boost to 3rd job?
Levels?
Yup!
Jeong Hoon was level 173 now.
Win the bet, and he could hit 3rd job right away.
But it felt a bit light.
Lets tweak the rules. Boost my teammate, my summons, and me.
Teammate? Oh, Genesis Sniper?
Yeah.
Hmm Deal! 20 levels each!
30.
Ugh, call! 10 kills and 1st place, its yours!
The bet was on.