Chapter 136
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 136
Chapter Title: Guild War: D Zone Assault
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Republic of Korea - D Zone
The first round begins immediately.
Eliminate all other teams and be the last one standing to claim victory!
This was the map for the first round of the guild war.
The theme was a small city, dotted with ruined buildings here and there.
Portals were positioned at the cardinal directions, allowing travel to other zones via them.
The zone Im in is D, huh. Figures itd be a spot packed with buildings, so players will swarm here.
Jeong Hoon quickly scanned his surroundings and made his judgment.
Son!
True to the 2-player team format, his mother had spawned right beside him.
Mom.
You didnt happen to make a bet, did you?
Hm? Howd you know?
Some NPC named Lingling told me. Said if you win the bet, shell give you 30 levels.
She told Mom right away?
Jeong Hoon let out a hollow chuckle.
Its fine. It was a bet over first place.
...Anyway, lets head into a building.
Hold on a sec. Got something to do first.
Jeong Hoon immediately summoned Michael.
Yes, Master.
Time to test out that ring, right?
Black Heart Ring.
Of course!
Michaels hands were itching too.
He couldnt wait to feel the power of this ring.
Alright. Then hop to another zone with Necromancy and scout out some traps for me?
T-Traps?
Michael reacted with a baffled look.
Who in their right mind searches for hidden traps?
Even summoning ghosts with Necromancy couldnt make that possible.
Youd be at it forever if you just blindly searched.
Yeah, exactly.
Here.
Jeong Hoon pulled two maps from his inventory.
But they were blank sheets of paper, marked with nothing.
Scan Map
-Type: Map
-Grade: Epic
-Scans the current map to create a map.
-Scan records starting from your current position.
This map was purchasable from the Achievement Shop.
20,000 points per sheet.
A steep price, but well worth it for the efficiency.
Pretty sure everyone else bought these too.
Theyd have scanned right after spawning.
It marked your position first, making it essential.
Republic of Korea Scanning all zones.
Jeong Hoon activated the scan, and lines began rapidly drawing on the blank paper, starting with a black border.
The image filled in quickly, forming a map with tiny markers for terrain and features.
The single sheet split into multiple pages, then bound into a booklet.
As expected, theres probably one trap per zone.
Just like the first chaos phase, humans couldnt handle the second either.
They didnt even know traps were hidden.
It only came to light later, as precursors started appearing one by one.
Thats when people realized the guild war event included traps.
Of course, exact locations remained unknownonly inferences from participants accounts and Scan Maps terrain data.
In that process, scout specialist Iwase Haruto uncovered a few traps.
For now, the ones that guy found are here and here.
Jeong Hoon opened the A and G zones on the map, marking specific buildings with Xs.
Now for the rest... places I suspect.
Drawing on pre-regression memories, Jeong Hoon added six more Xs.
Eight in total?
Yeah. Red marks are confirmed, yellow are iffy.
Got it. Just check them all out?
Scope out the terrain nearby. See if people are around.
Understood!
Then head out.
Yes, sir!
But what did this have to do with getting the ring?
Michael teleported to another zone through a portal with a puzzled expression.
Not long after Michael left, two players entered a building in D Zone.
This could work as our base.
Yeah.
Theyd spotted the 5-story building on their map and rushed here.
Half-destroyed but sturdy gray concreteperfect for cover.
Player Info
-Nickname: Rodok
-Level: 231
-Job: Magic Knight (3rd Advancement)
Player Info
-Nickname: PoisonLol
-Level: 238
-Job: Sharp Shooter (3rd Advancement)
They were reps from mid-tier guild Organ, established 6 years ago and still growing fast after a recent talent influx.
All their reps were Epic-grade.
Magic Knight wielded sword and magic together.
Sharp Shooter boasted pinpoint accuracy.
Hold up. Gotta check for enemies.
Wouldnt be a prime spot like this without an ambush.
Rodok, the Magic Knight, maxed his senses and crept into the building slowly.
Thats when it happened.
Bang!
A gunshot rang from inside, erecting a blue barrier between Magic Knight Rodok and Sharp Shooter PoisonLol.
Barrier deployed!
Same job class, so PoisonLol recognized the skill instantly.
But it was too thin.
Not 3rd Adv, but 2nd Adv barrier.
Sharp Shooter PoisonLol pressed her gun barrel to it and pulled the trigger.
Bang!
Crackle. Zap!
The barrier shattered instantly.
What the? This guys super weak.
Still, stay sharp. Couldnt even tell where it came from!
PoisonLol hadnt tracked the incoming shot at all.
Even with detection skills active.
First time facing another gunner like this.
Bang!
Another shot echoed from the building.
Crack!
Critical hit!
HP reduced by 2.
The bullet nailed PoisonLols head perfectly.
Right between the eyes, chipping 2 HP.
Low damage for a crit.
But.
Aaaagh!
Her brain burned with excruciating pain, forcing PoisonLol to her knees.
You okay?!
Rodok urgently checked her.
Ugh! Im fineget in there quick!
Bang!
Another shot rang out.
Crack!
Critical hit!
HP reduced by 2.5.
It struck her head again.
Aaaah!
PoisonLol screamed in agony, desperately expanding her detection range.
...One guy. But the others MIA.
The presumed shooter evaded detection.
Damn, what the hell?
Wheres it coming from?!
Potion first!
Hey! Behind you!
Some bastard burst from the building, swinging a sword wide.
Huh...? Shit!
Rodok halted mid-potion handoff, spinning to draw his blade.
Clang!
Swords clashed, ringing sharp metal.
A heavy impact made Rodok grimace.
What kinda power...
Heavy.
This guy over 240? Power suggested high Strength stat.
Player Info
-Nickname: Hoon
-Level: 173
-Job: Intermediate Martial Artist (2nd Advancement)
What...?
Intermediate Martial Artist, 2nd Adv?
Level only 173?
Stunned by the ridiculous stats, Rodok gritted his teeth.
Bullshit! Ill crush you.
Fire Sword.
Flames bloomed on his blade, engulfing hilt to tip.
Aura formed simultaneously.
Magic Knights Enchant.
1.2x damage over normal strikes, plus burn DoT.
Fire Rage.
He slashed diagonally, unleashing a flaming disc that engulfed the foe.
Clang!
Then the floor blackened, a hand-like thing shooting out to grab Rodoks ankle.
What the...? Gah!
Thud!
Intense pain exploded in his gut.
A fist...?
Not a sworda punch slammed his abdomen.
Faint black energy cloaked the fist.
What punch packs this punch...!
Damage exceeded expectations.
Couldnt breathe, guts twisting.
F-Fuck...!
Rodok swung his sword.
But fists hammered his core relentlessly, disrupting balance.
He footwork-dodged for distance, but the guy matched perfectly, pressuring nonstop.
Even direction changeshe anticipated, maintaining distance, chaining Fist Technique.
Boom! Boom!
Damage pierced armor.
Armor durability reaches 0 and is destroyed.
Armor even shattered.
No way!
Rodok hastily deployed Flame Mantle.
A barrier-like spell, fiery shield around his body.
Boom! Boom!
The mans black energy fists darkened further.
Ugh, you leech bastard! Get off!
Rodok swung through pain.
But the blade sliced air; the guy kicked between his legs hard.
Guh!
Stars burst in vision.
Unspeakable agonyRodok crumpled, trembling.
Its not actually burst, so relax.
With the mans words, his sword severed Rodoks neck.
Jeong Hoons gaze shifted to the Sharp Shooter.
She was still out of it from the two headshots.
Gulp. Gulp. Fuck! Why isnt potion healing?!
Despite chugging nonstop.
Obviously.
Moms skill: Primal Shot.
Crit from that inflicts 3 minutes of brain-burning agony.
Applies unless 150 level gaptotally broken skill.
Bang!
Another Primal Shot from the building.
Crack!
Mana bullet nailed her head again.
Aaaah!
PoisonLol wailed, collapsing.
Level gap prevented penetration, but the shock kept her from noticing Jeong Hoon approach.
Stab!
Jeong Hoon drove Leviathan into her throat, ending her.
1 team eliminated.
First team down.
Phew... Son! You okay?!
Situation over, Mom rushed out from the building.
Jeong Hoon nodded with a grin.
Yeah, Im good.
Thank goodness. But whats with that tough skull...? Didnt pierce.
Mom muttered at the vanished player spot.
Shed hesitated at first about shooting people, but realizing it was a gameand hesitation meant deathshe pulled the trigger without qualms.
Made taking them down way easier.
Otherwise, the Sharp Shooter joining wouldve dragged it out.
Michael returned three hours later.
6 teams eliminated.
In that time, Jeong Hoon faced 5 teams, totaling 6 kills.
Master!
Yeah. Checked all the spots I marked?
Yes. Necromancy sped up the scouting.
The ring boosted his Necromancy control.
10 Black Magic power increase.
Control range widened accordingly.
Hidden personnel?
Yes. Marked on this map.
Michael handed over the map, now dotted with small green circles.
Teams ambushed near traps.
Okay.
Moving out now?
Mom finished organizing inside and stepped out.
Yeah. Time to relocate.
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