Chapter 233
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 233
Chapter Title: Unlocked Memories
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Completing 2 Hidden Episodes unlocks the 'Memory' system.
Memory?
Jeong Hoon tilted his head.
Did a system like this even exist?
Memory
-View memories of episodes registered in the collection.
Currently viewable episodes: Edenhark, Liandorf.
They said there were no useless episodes.
As expected, it wasnt just for boosting episode success rates.
Thank you so much!
Sorry for the misunderstanding!
The Crawford Guild members bowed deeply toward Jeong Hoon.
Were truly sorry We had no idea it had such profound meaning.
Valderian was the same.
Unlike before, he spoke respectfully and expressed his gratitude to Jeong Hoon.
Jeong Hoon shook his head with a bright smile.
Its fine. Anyone would get angry in that situation.
May I ask why you kept it hidden?
No disruptions to the plan were allowed, not even the slightest.
Jeong Hoon gave the answer he had prepared for the expected question.
Valderian nodded, deeply impressed.
I see.
Anyway, Soberyon has been liberated and will recover quickly.
Yes. Its all thanks to our benefactor.
Valderian and the guild members expressed their gratitude to Jeong Hoon once more.
A portal leading outside.
However, Jeong Hoon did not exit through it.
Lets check it out.
The memory system unlocked after completing 2 Hidden Episodes.
Would you like to open the memory of Liandorf?
Open it.
His vision went dark, then a familiar landscape appeared.
Nothings changed at all?
Whats this about?
As Mukho and Anima said, Liandorfs central fountain was right in front of Jeong Hoon.
People pulling carriages, parents walking the streets with their childrenutterly ordinary scenery.
What kind of memory is this?
And then.
Kwaaang!
With an earthquake, knights appeared from somewhere and started running frantically.
Jeong Hoon followed them as if entranced.
Monsters were rampaging ahead.
Knights gathered to block the endless swarm, and soon a siege broke out.
Block their entry!
Its impossible! These monsters are on a whole different level from before!
Damn it!
Before Jeong Hoon could react, the screen shifted rapidly.
Keuk!
Cough!
Peaceful Liandorf had been turned into a monster-ravaged wasteland.
High in the sky, a demon flaunted its majesty.
It was the great demon Baramut, whom Jeong Hoon had dealt with.
Completing the episode woke Baramut early, but originally, it would have awakened much later.
Monsters swarmed toward Jeong Hoon.
He assumed a stance to sweep them away but suddenly relaxed.
The monsters passed right through his body.
Since he was just peeking into the memory, he couldnt exert any influence.
Im just supposed to watch?
Jeong Hoon frowned.
The time has come!
With those words, countless meteors rained down from the sky.
Uwaaaak!
Aaak!
Roars and screams echoed.
Jeong Hoons face hardened at the familiar sight.
Its the catastrophe that appears when penalties stack up.
Penalty stacking.
He had heard Liandorf fell before the dimensional collapse, but apparently not.
I need to watch a bit more.
The screen shifted again.
Now, nowhere was unscathedit was utter devastation.
Its completely wrecked.
As Mukho said, Liandorf was left in ruins.
Yet the monsters scoured the debris for survivors.
And Baramut.
It reveled in freedom from above.
Having been imprisoned so long, how delightful it must be.
Jeong Hoons lips curled slyly.
You demon bastard!
Well slay you!
An expedition party swept through the monsters and charged toward Baramut.
Those defying fate.
Watching them stirred a sense of familiarity.
Jeong Hoon quietly observed the scene.
If we just kill this guy, we can end this shitty game!
We can complete all the episodes!
Then came words that made Jeong Hoon doubt his ears.
Complete the episodes?
The only key to ending the game.
Completing 100 episodes.
Meaning they had raised episodes to 99.
Puhaha, do you truly think mere creations can end this?
Baramut mocked them and extended a hand.
Lightning crashed from the sky, engulfing them.
Barrier!
But the mage deployed a barrier, perfectly blocking the lightning unscathed.
The Great Demon Baramut uses Enhanced Judgment of Death.
Baramut promptly unleashed Judgment of Death.
Hmph, you think such paltry power can subdue us!
A middle-aged warrior swung his sword wide.
The Judgment of Death afflicting his comrades vanished.
Ho, a Holy Knight whos ascended to the heavens.
A Holy Knight in the heavenly realm could dispel any debuff.
But nullifying so many at once meant he was at the pinnacle of that realm.
No, perhaps beyond.
The others are the same.
None fell short compared to the warrior.
Yes, thats what it took to leave just one episode.
They overwhelmed Baramut together, and even his additional special abilities were futile.
Soon, Baramut plummeted to the ground.
Its over.
The warrior approached the fallen Baramut and raised his sword.
Baramut grinned through bloodied lips.
!!!
Jeong Hoon frowned.
He could no longer understand Baramuts words.
His vision darkened, and Liandorf from when he cleared the episode reappeared.
Ha.
Jeong Hoon irritably swept his hair back.
He was curious what changes the final episode would bring.
To cut off at the most crucial part.
Check the other one!
Yeah. Maybe theres a hint there?
Having checked Liandorf, now it was Edenharks turn.
Jeong Hoon promptly opened Edenharks memory.
But likewise, it cut off at the end, yielding no harvest.
In the end, I have no choice but to complete all the episodes myself.
Jeong Hoons expression was rigidly set.
Before regression, he was certain he could end the game because episode completion was at 99.
Completing episodes was how to terminate this damned game.
But seeing Edenhark and Liandorf through the memory system made him think simple episode completion might not be enough to end the game.
Please, dont let it be as bad as I think.
As Jeong Hoon prayed inwardly, a rift opened before him.
You always manage to surprise me.
Baals eye appeared through the rift.
Its pupil curved like a crescent moon.
Eight left now.
Eight dungeons remaining.
Indeed. But you look upsetwhat happened?
Baal had reason to be pleased.
Jeong Hoons expression was sour despite clearing the dungeon.
A lot happened.
Jeong Hoon forced a smile.
Kukuku, is that so? Now Im curious.
Why? Will you tell me if I ask?
If you pay the price for the question.
Forget it.
He planned to find out himself.
Kukuku, then Ill let you know the next dungeon in a few days.
You havent picked it yet?
Im carefully selecting. I have to make sure you fail somehow.
Dont worry. What youre hoping for wont happen.
Jeong Hoon was confident hed clear them all.
Well see about that?
Baal vanished with meaningful words.
Left alone, Jeong Hoon used a ticket to return home.
After Jeong Hoon left, Arundi and Aditya remained waiting outside.
Its taking a while.
Indeed.
Even after recovering all the bodies, they held their position.
The reason: the Eastern man who entered to clear the dungeon.
To guide him to land when he emerged.
But no matter how long they waited, he showed no sign.
Aditya, mind watching the ship for a bit?
Yes? Where are you going?
Just going in to check the situation.
Then lets go together.
Together?
Yes. Ive noticed the faint mana weve been sensing suddenly vanished.
Really?
Adityas keen senses.
Arundi now fully trusted them.
Then lets go in.
Agreed.
Aditya led, Arundi followed through the portal.
And there was nothing.
The green portal that had shimmered ahead was completely gone.
Huh?
What.
Only then did they realize the dungeon was cleared.
Where did the benefactor go?
Did he use a ticket to leave?
Oh, right. He had a ticket.
For some reason, the man had left without a word.
We couldnt even say thank you yet.
True Since he left first, we should head back too.
Lets do that.
Back home, Jeong Hoon finally remembered Arundi and Aditya waiting outside.
They must have gone back on their own.
With the dungeon cleared, the leaking mana had stoppedtheyd have noticed by now.
Especially with that sensitive one there.
Jeong Hoon pulled out the unknown box from the Baramut subjugation.
Unknown Box (Sin)
-???
-Luck effect X
-Requires Unknown Key (Sin) (Not possessed)
A box without proper description.
Jeong Hoon had opened an unknown box before.
What he got then was the ability stat amplification ring on his finger.
An epic-grade item he still used essentially in buffing.
The issue is how to get this key.
Normal unknown keys were sold in the achievement shop.
Easy to obtain, but this Unknown Key (Sin) wasnt sold there.
Kiiing.
Then, Sloth in his pocket tried to emerge.
Hm? What is it?
Jeong Hoon let Sloth out.
Sloth slowly crawled onto the unknown box.
Black light flashed from Sloths body.
Would you like to craft an Unknown Key (Sin)?
However, all of Sloths stats will decrease.
Who knew keys were made this way.
.
Jeong Hoon hesitated.
Crafting the key would reduce Sloths hard-earned stats.
But no choice.
Sloth could be leveled up again, but without the key, the box couldnt be opened.
Craft it.
As he consented, the light faded, and Sloth spat out a key.
Unknown Key (Sin)
-A key to open the Unknown Box (Sin).
Kiiing.
Exhausted, Sloth retreated into its shell.
Seven Deadly Sins
-Type: Sloth
-Level: ?? (Grows by absorbing stats)
-Grade: Unique
Detailed Stats
-Strength: 128
-Agility: 125
-Vitality: 124
-Defense: 127
-Wisdom: 125
-Mana: 126
-Mental Strength: 124
All stats had dropped a whopping 40.
Fortunately, the grade didnt fall.
Still Unique.
Jeong Hoon picked up the key before Sloth.
Now he could open the Unknown Box (Sin).