Chapter 155
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 155
Chapter Title: The Nameless Warrior
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Park Jin-hyuk was currently in the Warrior's City.
Jin-hyuk-ah Im really going to lose my mind I dont need anything else, I just want to play the game, please.
Lee Hwarangs mentality had been worn down to the bone by the endless suspensions.
Thats why he kept contacting Park Jin-hyuk, clinging to his pant leg begging for help.
But this was a situation even Park Jin-hyuks influence couldnt resolve.
Then, he heard the news that a user named Hoon had appeared in the Warrior's City.
Lets apologize.
Choosing revenge here would be insane.
There was no benefit to be gained from attacking him.
Instead, if he apologized and begged for mercy, maybe Hoon would lift Lee Hwarangs suspension?
Sure, hed blamed Lee Hwarang after things went south, but seeing him turn into a wreck softened his heart.
Even Sa Jae-hyeok seemed to want Lee Hwarang back.
A year-long ban was too much of a waste for someone with Lee Hwarangs archery talent.
So, he decided to make one move.
They said he was spotted at the Warrior's Sanctuary?
Park Jin-hyuk headed straight for the Warrior's Sanctuary.
The sanctuary buzzed with crowds of users.
Does it make sense for Verd to move twice?
The quest isnt given to just anyone, right? I saw the welcome postit said to surpass him.
Crazy, does that even make sense?
He overheard users chatting near the entrance.
Its Hoon.
Park Jin-hyuk approached them cautiously and joined the conversation.
Excuse me, could I ask you something real quick?
Huh? Who are you?
Ah, Im Park Jin-hyuk from Shinwa Guild.
Shinwa Guild!
Lv. 339 Lord Knight.
The users eyes widened at his appearance.
In the past, their gazes would have filled him with pride, but now that hed stepped down from his executive position, they felt a bit burdensome.
Park Jin-hyuk managed his expression and continued.
By any chance, do you know where the user who got Verd moving went?
Well not exactly.
Oh! He was talking to Clao, I think.
Was he going to craft a relic?
But why would a Martial Artist do relic crafting in the Warrior's City?
Questions arose, but right now, meeting him was the priority.
After circling the sanctuary once, Park Jin-hyuk hurriedly left.
Twelve trial grounds marked on the map.
If hed taken the quest, hed be heading to one of those twelve spots.
At that moment.
Jeong Hoon looked up at the rocky mountain.
Unlike regular mountains, even climbing it was a steep challenge.
Its basically a cliff.
The slope was so steep that a moments lapse would send you tumbling down.
From the base, he had to use his hands just to make progress upward.
Naturally, there wasnt a soul around.
Time for the potion.
People have to use their heads.
Jeong Hoon pulled out the potion hed bought in the Merhen Kingdom before.
It was the same one hed used to reach Sky Field.
Fly Potion
-Type: Consumable
-Rank: Epic
-Allows use of Flight skill for about 1 hour after consumption.
-However, side effects may occur upon use.
The work of alchemist Wi-gang.
Jeong Hoon downed it in one gulp.
You have acquired the Flight skill (1 hour).
Flight skill for 1 hour acquired.
Jeong Hoon activated the skill and soared quickly up the rocky mountain.
Oh, this way, the summit will be a breeze.
No, were not going to the summit.
The view from the top would be great, but no relic there.
Then where?
Theres a small hole midway up.
Just as Jeong Hoon said, there was a depression in the rock.
Up close, it was a small hole big enough for two people.
In there?
Jeong Hoon nodded.
James Marcus had gotten a hint about the relic back then and climbed this cliff.
Midway, hed entered that hole.
Thats where the Nameless Warrior slept.
Hed awakened him, taken the trial, and obtained a Legendary-grade relic.
Jeong Hoon maintained Flight as he entered the cave and landed.
The small cave felt refreshingly cool, likely due to the high altitude.
Fierce winds blew constantly.
Amazing. A cave in a place like this.
What, you didnt know the way?
I only heard about it. First time seeing it for real.
Jeong Hoon strode deep into the cave.
It was surprisingly deep for such a small entrance.
Ahead lay a weathered mat, and beside it, a half-broken pottery shard stood alone.
Huh? Thats it?
Nothing else.
But Jeong Hoons lips were already curling up.
Looks like I found the right spot.
Jeong Hoon slowly stepped on the mat and reached for the pottery.
In an instant, his body was sucked into the pottery.
James Marcus.
A world-class pro gamer with over 100 million YouTube subscribers.
Active in variety shows, ads, and more, hed become a global top star.
Right now, though, he was deep in thought.
What the hell does this mean?
The item hed received for winning this years New World league and being named MVP.
A document with hints.
Hints about a fortuitous encounter.
Hed been thrilled at first, but reading the hint deflated him instantly.
The heart of the warrior is where I am Nameless Warrior
The hint was too cryptic.
James Marcus immediately sought out an interpreter.
NPC Raoul.
Hmm? Whats this?
Looks like a cipher. Can you decode it?
Well, its cipher-like, but no weird tricks.
Is that so?
So hed have to chase the encounter using just that hint.
What a headache.
James scratched his head and let out a frustrated sigh.
Raoul then offered an alternative.
Hmm, not an interpreter, but theres someone great at solving tough riddles. Why not meet him?
Who?
Yorden. Used to be a decent treasure hunter.
Where is he?
Edenhark. He recently found a vein of evolution stones there.
Edenhark.
The one who found those evolution stones.
James Marcus rushed to Edenhark.
You have explored an unknown region alone. Achievement points: 20,000 awarded.
His vision brightened.
Wheres this?
Black mist shrouded everything, visibility zero.
He hadnt expected entry via broken pottery.
Then.
The black mist swirled before Jeong Hoon, revealing an old man.
Hoh, to think someone found the contingency I left behind.
NPC Information
-Nickname: Nameless Warrior
-Level: 300
-Job: X
No info except level.
The Nameless Warrior.
Hed drawn Jeong Hoon into the pottery.
No name?
Discarded it long ago. I have no need for one now.
I see.
More importantly, howd you get in here?
By chance.
By chance? Interesting guy we have here.
The old man smirked.
Hed hidden the pottery in a tiny hole on a rocky mountain unclimbable without skill.
Finding it by chance? Ridiculous.
But the reason didnt matter.
Only whether the finder qualified for the encounter.
So, why pull me into the pottery?
Jeong Hoon played dumb with his question.
Want to get stronger?
Yes.
The old mans lips curved deeply.
Then pass the trial I set.
Pass it, and what do I get?
A relic.
A question mark blinked above the old mans head.
Hidden Quest: Nameless Warrior
-Restriction: Speak with Nameless Warrior
-Reward: Relic (Legendary)
-Description: Pass the trial to acquire the relic.
A hidden quest for a Legendary relic.
Jeong Hoon accepted without a second thought.
Fine. Whats the trial?
Prove your warriors worth.
Warriors worth?
As Jeong Hoon questioned, the black mist cleared instantly.
Countless monsters swarmed ahead.
A barrier kept them from chargingfor now.
First trial. Wipe them all out.
Hundreds visible to the eye.
All around Lv. 200.
Time limit?
The old man grinned, holding up three fingers.
3 hours. That should be enough to pass.
Got it.
Jeong Hoon nodded readily.
Hoh? No time extension? 3 hours wont cut it.
To him, Jeong Hoon was a fresh Lv. 200 Martial Artist.
Why a Martial Artist found his pottery, who knowsbut clearing that many monsters? Impossible.
Especially with a 3-hour limit.
Youd extend it if I asked?
The old man shook his head.
Of course not. Complaints? Leave.
Then why ask?
Jeong Hoon responded in disbelief.
Just giving you a chance to quit.
No need. Not quitting.
Confidence from skill, or just bravado? Well see.
With that, the old man vanished.
The barrier between Jeong Hoon and the monsters dissolved.
Human! Ill kill you!
Ill eat you!
The monsters roared and charged.
Leviathan was already in Jeong Hoons hand.
Wipe out all monsters.
Time limit: 3 hours
3 hours was plenty.
Activating Black Field.
All stats boosted by 1.5x.
Monsters entering Black Field have all stats reduced by 10.
The ground blackened as Black Field activated.
This was Jeong Hoons stage now.
A charging Lv. 185 Blood Bear.
It raised its paw, claws glowing red.
Blood Bear uses Enhancement: Claws.
An attack power amp skill.
The Blood Bear swung at Jeong Hoon.
Slash.
But the attack never landed.
Its wrist severed in a flash.
Grrraaak!
The Blood Bear screeched.
Go.
Jeong Hoon slashed its throat with Leviathan.
Its head hit the ground, body crumpling lifelessly.
H-Human! Strong!
Die!
Jeong Hoon calmly parried the charging monsters with his blade, slitting throats one by one.
Surrounded by sheer numbers, even with footwork, scratches were inevitable.
Using Advanced Healing.
But the scratches healed instantly thanks to healing.
Form 1: Stance Strike activated.
The first strike of Annihilation Sword, seven cuts per second.
90 damage.
Boosted by his stats and Black Fields 1.5x, monsters couldnt withstand even one.
No need for Form 2.
Jeong Hoon repeated Stance Strike, carving through the horde.