Chapter 18
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 18
Chapter Title: Scarecrow Doll Smashing Event
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What the hell!
Everyone else had gone home for the day, and Oh Jin-su, who was working overtime alone, slammed his desk and jumped to his feet.
Was what he was seeing right in front of him real?
He had just finished up his work and was about to head out when he suddenly grew curious about the tracks of that user who had been diligently tackling village quests.
He knew he shouldnt, but he ended up pulling up the users play footage one more time.
And he was stunned.
This alchemist could give out quests...?
The user went to the alchemist and placed Krashas Inner Core on the table.
Then, something astonishing happened.
A hidden quest appeared above the alchemists head.
And as if he had expected it, the user started completing the quest.
Oh Jin-su watched every moment of his play without taking his eyes off the screen.
The user caught every single mutated rat in the building, gathered the green magic stones, and ultimately succeeded in the alchemists hidden quest.
Then, as if he had wrapped up all his business, he logged out.
Haha... no way.
So what was the village quest for?
No way the village quest was a prerequisite...?
No, that couldnt be.
Theres no way this user knew anything and progressed through the village quests because of it.
...No. But even then, he finished it way too fast.
Thinking about it, this user was a monster who had completed a quest that shouldve taken at least two months in just two weeks.
It was the kind of grindy quest no one could complete just chasing rewards.
He definitely knows something.
How the hell did he know information about New World?
Curiosity welled up, but his excitement overshadowed it by far.
Where would this user head next?
Mom prepared a huge dinner because my friend had come over.
Thanks to her, Jeong Hoon and Ha-jin ate until their stomachs were about to burst.
Have some of this too.
Even fruit.
Just like Mom, who always sends friends home stuffed whenever I bring one over.
Seeing her like that brought a wave of nostalgia.
We ate really well today!
Good. Come again next time.
Yes! Jeong Hoon, well talk about the rest on KakaoTalk.
After Ha-jin left, Jeong Hoon looked around his room.
If he placed first in the event, Genesis would send someone to install the capsule, so he needed to clear out enough space.
Hm? Cleaning up?
Mom came into the room.
Um... Mom, if I wanted to install a capsule at home, would you let me?
A capsule? Youre going to buy one of those expensive things?
Mom furrowed her brow at the mention of a capsule.
She knew even the cheapest model cost 20 million won.
No. Im aiming to get one of these.
Jeong Hoon showed Mom the event announcement from Genesis.
An event? Theyre giving a capsule to first place?
Yeah.
Hmm... But first place seems a bit much, doesnt it?
Events like this would be swarming with participants.
Hed have to beat all those users to get the capsule.
Even if its my son, this seems tough.
She was probably thinking something like that.
Who knows. Well see how it goes.
Well... sure. Itll be good experience, so give it a shot.
Mom didnt seem to have high hopes.
Got it. Then Ill have it installed in my room.
Alright.
Mom chuckled at her son chugging kimchi soup.
Scarecrow Doll Smashing Event
-Participation: Level 50 or below (Cannot participate from level 51)
-Event Details: Deal damage to the Lv.100 Scarecrow Doll! (30 seconds)
-1st Prize: Capsule worth 30 million won
Just one day left until the Scarecrow Doll Smashing Event.
It had been a really long time since theyd run a capsule event targeted at beginner users.
Scarecrow Doll after so long lol
-Pretty sure it was 3 years ago. Who won back then?
Wasnt it Zipple? Hes forgotten now lol
He was a promising prospect back then lol
From the start, its just whoever deals the most damage to a Lv.100 Scarecrow Doll for 1st... no real reason to care lol
Its just Genesis tossing something to beginners lol
Guilds still seemed kinda interested though.
Doesnt matter... In a world ruled by rankers, theyre not scouting noobs unless theyre exceptional.
The reaction on Welcome was lukewarm to Genesiss event.
Because it was limited to users level 50 and below.
Over 80 of Welcome members were past level 50, active in various villages.
So there was no reason to care about an event for level 50 weaklings.
But the guilds were watching this event with interest.
There might be a user with a good job.
We need to spot one who got a Rare class.
The first thing you decide when starting New World: your job.
Depending on your playstyle afterward, you can advance to Rare grade or higher in that job.
Thats what the guilds were after.
Not your standard job advancers, but users who hit Rare first advancement through specific play.
Those users pull way ahead of normals as they grow.
Thats why job advancement isnt an event to take lightly.
It wont flop like 3 years ago, right?
Genesis hadnt run beginner events since that one 3 years ago.
Theyd stopped regular events, so rumors said that event was the problem.
Event flopped.
Rare jobs but meh... no potential.
Sigh... 1st place barely shaved 20 off the Scarecrow Dolls HP...
No hope.
No promising talents, so Genesis quit beginner events.
The results proved it, making the story credible.
But now Genesis was running one again.
Who knows. One things sure: if it flops again, no more events from Genesis.
Probably.
Genesis had always heavily promoted events to guilds before.
Not this time.
No aggressive promo to any guild, so they had to check the homepage themselves to find out.
Thats why named guilds had lost interest in this one.
At least in Korea.
This is the perfect time when named guilds arent paying attention.
Exactly.
A chance for low-profile guilds to scoop up talent in bulk.
They couldnt miss it.
Uh...? Looks like Hoyoungs interested too?
It was like a bolt from the blue.
Why the hell is Hoyoung...?
The eyes of the small guild leaders trembled.
Hoyoung had already recruited a ton of level 100 talents last year. No reason to care.
Jeong Hoon visited the capsule room for the event.
Ha-jin was already there, slurping down egg cheese ramen.
Doesnt he ever get sick of it?
Seems like hes eating it every time I see him.
Its good, sure, but not something you want that often.
Youll get a message when you log in. Theres a code in the messagejust tap it and itll auto-teleport. Okay?
Ha-jin, whod devoured the ramen like it was nothing, reminded Jeong Hoon one more time before sitting in the capsule.
I got it the first time, so stop repeating.
He explains it like I cant understand after one go.
Oh, right. Your memorys insane. Alright, Im heading in first.
Only then did Ha-jin enter the capsule and log in.
Now it was Jeong Hoons turn.
He got in, and the door closed.
Phsssh-
Genesis has sent an invitation. - Korean Server
The event was worldwide, but run separately per server.
Meaning, 1st place per server gets a capsule.
Jeong Hoon tapped the code in the message.
His vision went black, and the background shifted to a training hall.
It resembled the dojo where Myeongwang Dokgo Jun lived, except for one thing: in the center stood a Scarecrow Doll about 2 meters tall.
That doll was the highlight of this event.
Welcome, 17,732 users from the Korean server participating in the event.
Text appeared on the right wall.
Participating users have been assigned to separate training halls.
17,732 users, each isolated in their own training hall.
So Jeong Hoon was alone here.
In front of you now is a Scarecrow Doll.
Looking closely, faint mana currents flowed around the Scarecrow Doll.
Protected by a barrier to prevent attacks.
Event starts in 5 minutes. Order is random, so finish prepping and wait.
With that, the text vanished.
The guild leaders watched the Genesis event participants via screen.
Not their actual play, of course.
Event Rankings
-1st: -
-2nd: -
-3rd: -
A system to see who took 1st via the rankings.
Nicknames, levels, and jobs were revealed, unless the user opted outthen nickname and level hid, job stayed.
To fully hide, youd cover job too, but Genesis forced jobs public.
Event starting. Scarecrow Doll clears in batches of 100.
The event began.
Couldve done all at once, but a small courtesy so guild reps could check jobs via rankings.
17,732 players, but with 30-second limits, it cycled fast.
Hmm... No standout users.
Yeah.
Damage is decent... but jobs are iffy.
Most beginner users showed full nickname, level, job.
To catch a guilds eye.
But guild reps passed mercilessly.
-1st: Uraime46Assassin (1st Adv): Scarecrow Doll HP -26
1st changed.
Level 46 Assassin.
Reps perked up at the level and job.
Oh! An Assassin advancer!
For real?
Assassins are top-tier Rare.
And 26 damage? Hes got 1st locked!
Guild reps jotted down his nickname, level, job.
Top recruitment pick so far.
-1st: Eunwi47Crossbowman (1st Adv): Scarecrow Doll -26.3
Now a Crossbowman prospect.
Jackpot... Two Rares already.
Were golden! This events a success!
Reps cheered at the Crossbowman.
But promising talents didnt stop there.
-1st: Hart48Saber (1st Adv): Scarecrow Doll HP -33
Saber?!
Guild reps pupils shook.
Saber wasnt Rareit was Epic advancement.
Rare was huge, but Epic?
Insane. No need to watch moreHarts taking 1st.
We must snag that Hart for our guild.
Man... Named guilds skipped after that 3-year flop. Total luck. Otherwise, theyd snatch that Saber.
So what do we do...? Hoyoungs watching this screen too.
Unlike small guilds, named ones watched from VIP rooms.
Hoyoung would definitely scout that Saber.
Still gotta make an offer. If not Saber, grab the Assassin.
Hey, thats oursdont drool.
Wanna keep him? Just bid higher.
The mood turned tense.
They were evaluating via chat, but all competitors.
Then, rankings shifted again.
-1st: PrivatePrivateMartial Artist: Scarecrow Doll Defeated
Huh?
What?