Chapter 175
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 175
Chapter Title: Old Rusty Key
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An old, rusty key.
No way this would show up in this quest.
It was originally supposed to appear much later.
And not from a quest, but as a drop from hunting a boss monster.
That was because Leas had already been destroyed by monsters by the time the key was found.
Whats with that key thats got you looking so grim?
Does he know something?
Nothing at all.
The box matching this key was hidden somewhere in the Thieves City.
In the early days when Leas was founded, the Archers City had the widest territory of all the cities.
But after repeated wars, it kept losing land, and now it was no different from the others.
Part of that territory had been taken by the Thieves Cityand the box just happened to be buried there.
Yet a red exclamation mark was still blinking above Altairs head.
Additional rewards will be granted.
You have acquired the title Guardian of the City.
The additional reward was a title.
Guardian of the City?
Jeong Hoon examined the title hed received as a reward.
Guardian of the Archers City
- Type: Unique Title
- Rank: Unique
- Increases experience gain from hunting monsters by 20. (Leas only)
- Greatly increases trust with all NPCs in the Archers City.
- Can recruit followers from NPCs in the Archers City. (Max 10)
- Allows shopping in the Archers City at 20 discount.
It was limited to the Archers City, but a 20 experience boost was a solid option.
By the way, I dont know what that keys for either. I was just told to hand it over to whoever saves the city from crisis.
Thats fine. Ill figure out what its for in time.
Is that so? Well, thanks for your help anyway.
Of course. Youre preparing for war again, right?
You caught on?
Altair flinched, his body trembling slightly.
Jeong Hoon had lifted the brainwashing on Altair while using it on Hoodin. So he was certain the man would go to war.
Yeah. Holding back after that would make no sense.
Digging for info on the Thieves City wasnt just to keep them in check.
It was to win the war.
They were the ones whod tried to assassinate the Archers City leader.
The alliance was shattered, and the justification for war was more than ample.
Theyd even gone after his only granddaughter.
No one could tolerate that.
Hed lied about not going to war just to spare needless worry.
Youre too sharp.
Thanks for the compliment.
Truth is, after executing the prisoner, I planned to spread word of the Thieves Citys atrocities to every city.
Then start the war?
Its not about conquering the Thieves City. Its about cutting off that bastard Marcuss head.
An eye for an eye.
That was why Altair was set on war.
In that case, Ill join in midway and lend a hand.
Ha, join us?
Yeah. Got some things to take care of.
Jeong Hoons mind raced with plans for what came next.
Of course! If you join the fight, itll be a huge help!
Altair lit up.
He hadnt expected an offer to help.
Sure.
Jeong Hoon stepped out of the castle.
Michael, whats the current status?
I just finished the first quest!
Whoa, that was fast?
He figured four or five points by now.
But hed already racked up 20 points and cleared the quest.
Once he got the hang of it, his pace picked up big time.
Good kid.
Hehe, its all thanks to the Coffin of Death!
Coffin of Death.
The item Michael had been promised by Ritten upon completing all the quests.
He couldnt get it yet, but it was within reach soon.
The coffin was in the Holy City.
Well done. Thats enough for today.
Got it!
Jeong Hoon ended the summon.
I wonder how those guys are doing?
Jang Ha-jin and Kim Bong-gu.
No word from themthey were probably too busy leveling.
Whisper: Hoon - zlJongHajin12: Hows it going?
A whisper came back right away.
Whisper: zlJongHajin12 - Hoon: Dude! We did it!
Whisper: Hoon - zlJongHajin12: Lol, hit 201?
Whisper: zlJongHajin12 - Hoon: Yup lol. Was in the middle of job advancement quest, and you whisper at that exact timing.
Whisper: Hoon - zlJongHajin12: Nice. Hit me up once you finish it. Got something good.
Whisper: zlJongHajin12 - Hoon: Something good?!
Whisper: Hoon - zlJongHajin12: Yeah. Look forward to it.
Jeong Hoon logged out for a break.
Hyah!
Ha-jin slashed diagonally with his sword.
Schwick.
The black knight in front of him dissolved into mist and vanished.
Failed.
With that message, Ha-jins body vanished, respawning at the start.
This is driving me insane.
Ha-jin scratched his head furiously.
Hed cut back on sleep, raided the Normal Road Wyvern, and hit level 201.
But the problem was the third job advancement.
To head to Leas where Jeong Hoon was, he needed to complete itbut hidden class quests were brutally tough.
Especially the final stage.
Find the one among 1,000 knights who bore the Dark Lords will.
And you only got one shot.
Fail, and youre back to the beginning.
Sixth try already Is this even possible?
Reaching the final stage wasnt too bad, but this part was killer.
Ha-jin climbed through the stages again, reaching the end.
995 knights left.
One of them was the key.
Just swing wildly?
Find the one, and its done.
Keep trying, and itd end eventually.
Ha-jin swung big at the knight in front, lopping off its head.
Unlike before, a black orb floated up from where it vanished, shimmering.
You have found the Dark Lords will.
Huh? Did I just beat 1-in-995 odds?
Yes! Hell yes!
At that moment.
Jeong Hoon was out of the capsule, sipping coffee while checking NewTube.
Crazy Views are over 30 million?
The dungeon found in the Warriors City.
Clearing a dungeon that gave 150 million experience.
-Wow lol just farming regular mobs for 150 mil
-Fr real, thats the real hack lol What else is?
-Honey1 must be some kinda lucky bastard, fortune follows him everywhere lol
-Sharing that luck with us lol Honey1 best boy
41,000 comments under the video.
Subscribers past 2.5 million, now at 2.52 million.
And climbing by the minute.
500ks a lock before Realization hits.
2.5 mil was huge, but 5 mil meant real power.
Psssh
The capsule in the master bedroom hissed open.
Mom must be done gaming.
Jeong Hoon headed to the living room, and soon Mom came out too.
Huh? Son, whatre you doing out at this hour?
It was 1 PM.
Normally hed be deep in-game, so she was puzzled.
Just taking a break.
Oh? Well, Moms got good news!
Good news?
Yeah. I just finished third job advancement.
For real?
Jeong Hoons eyes widened.
That fast?
The Tower Lord said theres nothing left for me at my level, so he loaded me up with experience potions.
Experience potions.
Super rareJeong Hoon had only ever had them from crazy luck.
And handing them out like candy for that?
He must really like her.
Didnt even know he had them.
So now just waiting on Ha-jin and Bong-gu?
Mom, come to Leas then.
Hmm Think thatll work? The Tower Lord wants me to be the next lord.
Super bold move.
Picking a fresh third-jobber as top lord successor.
But Realization would make that moot.
Still, Jeong Hoon held his tongue.
Whod believe the game was becoming reality?
When it did, hed protect her no matter what.
Its fine. Say you wanna gain some experiencehell let you go easy.
Jeong Hoon said it casually.
Really? So where to in Leas?
Meet at the central Peace City for now. Wars probably breaking out soon.
War?
Moms face grew serious.
Oh, not players. NPCs.
The Thieves City crossed the line hardwar was inevitable.
Plus, he needed the war to use the key.
What the heck happened?
Its a long story.
Jeong Hoon explained the Archers City events.
Mom nodded after hearing it all.
We have to do it, right?
Yeah. Please.
Okay. If my sons asking, of course Ill step up.
Thanks.
When Ha-jin succeeded in his third advancement.
Kim Bong-gu was still fumbling through his quest.
Think againyou cant become a Dark Spirit. Stick to the Shadow path.
Shadow was the third-job Epic rank.
But Kim Bong-gu wanted the Unique-rank Dark Spirit.
The job NPC Wol refused.
Argh, damn it! I gotta go Dark Spirit! I passed the test! Why not?!
If he didnt, hed die!
Shadow meant a gruesome end.
Whyre you so obsessed with Dark Spirit?
Wol tilted his head.
Bong-gus eyes trembled with anxiety.
Cant, or I die!
Die?
Yeah!
Desperate enough to die without power?
Wol pondered.
He couldnt just hand it overBong-gu had predicted every attack.
Like hed memorized the patterns.
Tweaked them a bit, and sure enough, he stumbledunlike before.
Not real skill.
But he did pass the test.
Answer this then. Whats your life goal?
His answer would decide.
Goal? Super simple. Live a looong life.
Long life?
Yeah. But damn, someone keeps sacrificing to shorten it!
.
If I dont go Dark Spirit, I die young. Got it?!
Bong-gus face was dead serious.
No trace of a lie.
That true?
Bet my coffins already sized. Shadow, and its just waiting to be filled.
Doesnt make sense.
Damn, tell me about it.
Wol chuckled in disbelief.
Usually its conquer thieves peak or save the world.
Honor stuff.
This guy? Just longevity.
Funny bastard. Fine, youll get what you want.
Wol gestured.
All tests complete.
Advancing to Dark Spirit.
Achievement unlocked! Completed Limit Release! 10,000 achievement points awarded.
Rune equip limit increased to max 6.
Relic content unlocked.
Seeing his new job, Bong-gus eyes bulged.
Dark Spirit!
Nailed the Unique advancement Jeong Hoon ordered.
Tears welled up, and he bawled right there.
Wahhh I lived! Damn it! I lived!