Chapter 225
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 225
Chapter Title: Golden Raccoon Guild
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Stop.
Jeong Hoon halted it once Na-tae had absorbed a certain amount of stats.
Kiiing.
The creature hesitated regretfully but retreated as per Jeong Hoons command.
Seven Deadly Sins
-Type: Sloth
-Level: ?? (Grows by absorbing stats)
-Grade: Rare
Detailed Stats
-Strength: 56
-Agility: 57
-Vitality: 56
-Defense: 58
-Wisdom: 56
-Mana: 56
-Mental Strength: 56
For the amount it absorbed, the gains are too slow.
Jeong Hoon couldnt hide his disappointment.
He had already confirmed this through monsters.
Monsters cant be absorbed.
Even after defeating monsters, Na-tae showed no interest in moving toward them, so absorption was likely impossible.
In other words, only users could be absorbed.
In a way, it was an outrageously cheat-like ability.
Without growth limits, it could absorb indiscriminately, and no one would be able to keep up.
So, what should we do with these guys?
Jeong Hoon looked down at the four students whose stats had been drained.
They still hadnt regained consciousness.
After a moment of contemplation, Jeong Hoon extended his hand.
Using Supreme Healing.
As Supreme Healing took effect, the ones who had lost consciousness quickly came to.
Hey.
At Jeong Hoons call, the students flinched.
Just moments ago, all four had been taken down without any chance to resist.
As a result, they had completely lost their will to fight.
Even though their levels remained the same, their stats had degraded to around level 30.
It was utterly bewildering, but with Jeong Hoon right in front of them, they couldnt move.
If you dont answer, youre really dead?
At Jeong Hoons words, the students hurriedly opened their mouths.
Yes!
Tell us!
Finally, they were willing to talk.
Jeong Hoon grinned.
Alright, from now on, think that every time you fail to answer a question, one of you dies. Are you Apostles?
The students pupils trembled.
They shook their heads vigorously.
Apostles? We dont know anything about that.
Is that so? Then where did you learn how to steal points and items?
Point and item thefts happened frequently.
But not at this point in time.
Since nothing had been fully revealed yet, only a very limited number abused it in the early days.
As far as I remember, it was the Apostles contracted with a Transcendent named Varus who caused chaos.
Varus.
A mad Apostle-level Transcendent who taught his contracted Apostles how to steal points and items, then issued it as quests.
Because of him, low-level users suffered greatly at the hands of his Apostles, with not a few dying.
In short, they were scum who deserved to be torn apart.
If these guys are Varuss Apostles
Hed kill them without mercy.
But the response was a bit unexpected.
W-We heard it from the guild.
Guild?
Yes.
Which guild?
Well
The students hemmed and hawed, avoiding his gaze.
Jeong Hoon pulled Leviathan from his inventory and aimed it at them.
Cant answer?
Eek! Golden Raccoon!
Golden Raccoon?
Golden Raccoon.
Jeong Hoon had heard of the guild before.
It hadnt made a name in New World, but after realization, it suddenly rose and then faded into obscurity.
Yes! Were members of Golden Raccoon Guild.
Y-Yeah!
Jeong Hoon lowered Leviathan.
Tell me more about it.
The Radiant Tree assigns a quest. It hopes you achieve as many quests as possible.
Heh heh, dont worry! Our guild members are handling everything.
Golden Raccoons guild master.
Kim Ji-gang grinned.
He had founded Golden Raccoon in New World, but it scraped the bottom, overshadowed by other guilds.
However, after realization, a chance to turn things around arrived.
The Radiant Tree makes a proposal to you.
A Transcendent had sought him out and demanded a contract.
The quests were plentiful, and he could complete them using guild members.
So Kim Ji-gang began recruiting guild members that day.
He focused on students, as younger ones were more prone to flaunt power.
Join the guild, and Ill give you tons of benefits. Keep all the points and items you steal.
Theft plus benefits.
Too sweet a deal. Students flocked to join Golden Raccoon.
Guild member succeeded in Theft.
Guild member succeeded in Theft.
Thanks to that, Kim Ji-gang could sit back and repeatedly complete the Transcendents quests.
But as the saying goes, a long tail gets caught.
Bang!
The door to the officetel used as Golden Raccoons office slammed open.
Kim Ji-gang, lounging on the sofa, jumped to his feet.
What the hell! Who barges in like that!
You? The Golden Raccoon guild master?
A man in his early twenties sneered at Kim Ji-gang.
Hah, who the hell are you? Trying to join the guild?
As if. You know these punks?
The man nodded toward four students entering behind him.
The very four who had been beaten by Jeong Hoon.
They were guild members who had joined Golden Raccoon just a week ago.
Damn it. Let them in, and they snitch?
Kim Ji-gang quickly checked his info.
His lips curled up.
What? Only level 160?
Kim Ji-gang was level 211.
An assassin who had completed his third job change.
No matter how skilled, the guy couldnt beat him.
He heightened his senses, but no other presences nearby.
Charging in alone at level 160.
Gutsy bastard!
Who said come at me alone?
Jeong Hoon smirked.
The students drew their gear and aimed at Kim Ji-gang.
Quitting Golden Raccoon!
Were quitting, you bastard!
Fuck, todays your funeral!
The profanity from these snot-nosed kids made veins bulge on Kim Ji-gangs forehead.
Fine. Ill kill you all right here.
In that instant, Kim Ji-gangs aura shifted.
He had completed dozens of the Transcendents quests through his members thefts.
Level 211, but his physical stats exceeded 250.
Not just that.
Hed discarded all his old Rare gear for Unique-grade equipment.
Even 5-on-1, he was confident in overwhelming them.
Gasp!
Crazy
W-What do we do?
As his aura changed, the students visibly panicked.
Come back now. Ill spare you.
Kim Ji-gang grinned and proposed to the students.
No idea how theyd been swayed, but show them power and done.
The students eyes wavered.
I-If we come back, youll let it go?
Bullshit Youll beat us as traitors!
Y-Yeah!
Kim Ji-gang shook his head leisurely.
As if. Come back now, and I forgive everything.
Shut up.
In that moment, Jeong Hoons figure vanished and reappeared before Kim Ji-gang.
What?!
Kim Ji-gang startled and tried to back away.
Jeong Hoon reached out and grabbed his collar.
Where you going?
Guh! What are you?!
What else.
Jeong Hoon punched Kim Ji-gang in the gut.
Gah!
His waist bent double as he vomited bile.
Argh! Its getting dirty!
Muk-ho screamed.
Didnt even ask, drama queen.
Jeong Hoon smashed his fist into the guys face again.
Kehek!
Just two attacks.
Kim Ji-gangs head spun.
HP dropped below 30.
Hed die for sure like this.
He frantically raised his hand.
Hm? Got something to say?
Fortunately, Jeong Hoon paused his fist.
Sp-Spare me Spare me, and Ill give you everything.
Everything? Whats that?
Golden Raccoon guild master position All my items. No, Ill hand them over
Thats fine.
Please
He didnt want to die here.
But Jeong Hoon mercilessly drove more fists into his face.
The fists carried Myeongwangs energy.
Kehek!
Unable to endure, Kim Ji-gang died on the spot.
Hic!
H-Hes dead
The watching students trembled in place.
Kids, you dont want to end up like this, right?
Jeong Hoon turned and grinned at them.
The students nodded frantically.
Then quit.
Yes!
The four hurriedly quit Golden Raccoon.
Good. Ill let it slide this time. If I catch you stealing again, no mercy like now.
Yes! Well remember!
Ill count to three, so get out.
Before he said one, the students shoved each other fleeing.
Cowards, properly scared now.
Just kill them. A bit wasteful.
Anima didnt like letting them go.
Wouldve killed if they were Apostles.
But they werent Apostlesjust students used by them.
Crime was bad, but he didnt want dirty hands.
With stats at level 30, they couldnt act up like before anyway.
Of course, he wasnt letting it go here.
Jeong Hoon checked Golden Raccoons info.
Current members: 42.
Quite a few.
Using Kim Ji-gang, he obtained the roster.
Kiiing.
Then, Na-tae wriggled out from his pocket.
Gonna absorb stats.
As expected, it approached Kim Ji-gang like the students.
Absorbing Apostles stats.
Absorbing a portion of the contracted Transcendents power.
Sloths grade upgrades one step.
Huh?!
Jeong Hoons eyes widened.
Seven Deadly Sins
-Type: Sloth
-Level: ?? (Grows by absorbing stats)
-Grade: Epic
Detailed Stats
-Strength: 86
-Agility: 87
-Vitality: 86
-Defense: 88
-Wisdom: 86
-Mana: 86
-Mental Strength: 86
Having absorbed everything from Kim Ji-gang, Na-taes stats neared 90 across the board.
More than thatwhat did absorbing part of the Transcendents power mean?
Whatd you absorb?
Kiiing.
Na-tae wriggled, then activated a skill.
It was Stealth.
Stealth?
Perfect Stealth.
But short durationit released quickly.
Can you use it repeatedly?
Kiiing.
But Na-tae didnt activate another skill.
Not fully absorbed?
It said a portion, so likely Varuss Stealth that Na-tae took.
Jackpot
Whod have thought absorbing an Apostle would snag the Transcendents power too.
Theres a reason it was locked in that box.
And a Transcendent kept the box.
Surely for cause.
Kiiing.
Na-tae retreated back into its shell.
Unless absorbing stats, it hid inside, never showing itself.
Living up to the name.
Jeong Hoon smirked and opened the roster.
Time to educate the rest.
Victims piled up because of Golden Raccoons master Kim Ji-gang and his contracted Varus.
Suppressing Kim Ji-gang didnt end itguild members would still target low-levels for theft.
Jeong Hoon manipulated Kim Ji-gangs finger to send an all-guild message.
Assemble at Golden Raccoons office immediately.