Chapter 255
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 255
Chapter Title: Dark King's Ascension
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Ah, this is driving me insane.
Kim Bong-gu scratched his head furiously, unable to stay still.
Right in front of him, a portal shimmered.
The final gateway to his fourth job change.
It was the portal leading to that gateway, but he couldnt muster the courage to step inside.
Job Change Quest: Transcendence (22)
-Restriction: Lv. 301 Third Job Change Thief
-Reward: Fourth Job Change
-Description: You have met the qualifications. The time has come to awaken your dormant power.
No matter how many times he completed the quests, they never ended.
The Transcendence (12) stage had nearly killed him for real.
If he hadnt reacted properly, he wouldve died right there.
His body had been healed, but mentally, he was utterly exhausted.
Still, he couldnt give up here.
Fourth job change done! Bong-gu, hows it going over there?
Ha-jin, who had finished his fourth job change.
Hurry up and finish.
And Jeong Hoon, piling on the pressure.
Jeong Hoons pressure in particular made him feel like he was choking.
Fuck! I dont know anymore!
Ha-jin accepted the job change quest and entered the portal.
Inside the portal stood the clone of the Dark King, waiting for him.
Dark King?
Ha, this is insane.
Kim Bong-gus current rank was Dark Spirit.
So shouldnt it be a Dark Spirit clone?
Why the hell was a Legendary-rank Dark King clone standing there?
NPC Information
-Nickname: ???
-Level: 350
-Job: Clone of the Dark King
The Dark King was even level 350.
Gripping his dagger tighter, a bad feeling told him this wouldnt be an easy fight.
Cold sweat dripped down his back, and his mind went blank.
Stay calm. Calm down.
Failing and coming back meant death anyway.
Jeong Hoon wouldnt let him off easy if he failed.
It was all or nothing.
At the same time.
Jeong Hoon sipped his coffee while on the phone with Yeo Min-ji.
The Ultimate Knight of Leas?
Yes.
I already cleared it and moved to Darvis Do I have to clear it again?
To pass through to Leas, one had to subjugate the Ultimate Knight.
That was the requirement, so countless Ultimate Knights had been defeated.
Youll have to clear it again.
Hmm, it should be straightforward then? The Ultimate Knight is level 250.
No. Its not level 250 anymore. Its up to 1,100 now.
What?!
Jeong Hoon pulled his smartphone away from his ear at her startled shout.
Nearly blew out my eardrum.
Her voice was so loud.
Once the smartphone went quiet, Jeong Hoon put it back to his ear.
Anyway, were planning to subjugate the Ultimate Knight this time. You coming?
If you call, I have to. Ill come, but why did it reset?
Who knows.
Why? Obviously, the ones above had blocked the path to Darvis.
Massive update.
A massive update that naturally began with the realization.
This large-scale update, unannounced, was still ongoing.
The Ultimate Knights level jumping to 1,100 was because of it.
Naturally, Darvis would be 180 degrees different from the game version.
Got it! Whens the subjugation date?
Not set yet. One guy hasnt finished his fourth job change.
Oh, thats Bong-gu, right?
Yeah.
As a Dark Spirit, it shouldnt be that hard Weird.
Tell me about it.
That Bong-go-cha punk.
Just wait till he gets back.
If theres no solid result, Ill work him to the bone.
Bong-gu returned three days later.
In that time, Jeong Hoon had completed two more episodes.
Youre back?
Hyung-nim! I did it!
The returning Bong-gu reported to Jeong Hoon with a face full of emotion.
Success?
Jeong Hoon tilted his head, then checked Bong-gus info with surprised eyes.
Dark King?
Thats right.
Bong-gu had upgraded from Dark Spirit to Dark King in the fourth job change quest.
Im Legendary now!
How the hell did you pull that off?
Jeong Hoon hadnt expected Bong-gu to job change into Dark King at all.
In his eyes, even reaching Dark Spirit was a huge achievement.
He couldnt understand the delay in the fourth job change, but to think hed come back as the higher Dark King.
On par with Yeo Sun-woo, once part of Koreas Top 7.
Dark King Yeo Sun-woo.
He too had job changed into Dark King at fourth, claiming the top spot in Koreas thief rankings.
Bong-gu had done the same at fourth.
And not in the game, but in reality.
In the game, death meant respawn, but in reality, one death was the end.
Meaning Bong-gu completed the quest without dying once.
Hyung-nim I really thought I was gonna die.
Bong-gus eyes welled up with tears.
I bet Going from Dark Spirit to Dark King.
Thats right! These crazy bastards ramped up the difficulty like mad as the quest went on!
Good work.
Jeong Hoon had planned to grind him hard upon return, but that thought vanished.
Ugh, that final Dark King clone I couldve died there a hundred times and it wouldnt be weird.
Howd you succeed?
Failing meant death by you, hyung-nim So I went all-in, and luck was on my sideI took it down.
Impressive.
Kim Bong-gu, you rascal.
Youve grown!
Ill acknowledge this one.
Good job.
Jeong Hoon cast top-grade healing on Bong-gu, easing his physical and mental fatigue.
His body was battered, but his mind mustve been wrecked too.
Bong-gus complexion improved rapidly from the healing.
Hyung-nim, thank you!
Alright! Shall we head out now?
Huh?
Bong-gu blinked in confusion.
Jeong Hoon tilted his head at the sight.
We said wed go to Leas after fourth job changes.
No, thats true, but I just got back.
Thats why I healed you.
Still, dont I need some rest.
You know how many days we waited because of you?
It took forever.
Yet Bong-gu couldnt hide his aggrieved look.
But I job changed to Dark King! You gotta acknowledge this!
I am. Thats why Im not saying a word.
So just a little rest.
Bong-gu pleaded desperately.
Jeong Hoon chuckled and nodded.
Fine. Two days rest.
Huh?
What? Dont want it?
No! I just thought you wouldnt allow it.
Just messing with you. After that kind of result, dragging you out right away would be too harsh.
Hyuuung-nim! This Bong-go-cha! Vroom vroom! Ill serve you for life!
Got it, so quiet down. We leave in two daysrest up.
Yes, sir!
Bong-gu returned home grinning ear to ear.
His father, mother, and sister were all gathered.
Youre back?
Bong-gu, come sit.
The former problem child, Kim Bong-gu.
But now, he was indispensable to this family.
The only one over level 300.
Yes!
Bong-gu sat with a bright smile.
Whats up, Bong-go-cha? You look extra chipper today? Gone for days without a word.
His sister didnt hide her displeasure.
It had been ages since he last came home.
Heh heh, dont freak out. I finished fourth job change.
Fourth?
His sister blinked in shock.
Yeah. Been busy with that and coming back.
You shouldve at least told us. We were worried sick thinking something happened!
Ah, sorry. Didnt think itd take this long.
Sigh, whatever. You job changed, right?
Yeah.
Dark King? No way, Legendary?!
Having checked his info, her eyes went wide.
Bong-gu rubbed his nose bashfully.
Heh, figuring it out now?
This is real? Not a hidden camera?
Hey, who does a hidden camera for this?
No way. Howd rotten Bong-go-cha snag Legendary?
Watch your mouth? Dont cross the line?
Whats wrong with it? Its true. Got scratched up?
Here we go again. Seriously. Look whos talking, plastic bag. At least I roll. You just blow away in the wind.
You punk lost it?
As usual, the siblings bickering ensued, and their father hurriedly intervened.
Plenty to celebrate, and youre fighting? Both of you, stop!
Their mother joined in.
Yeah! Bong-ja, Bong-gu, both of you quit it.
Two days passed.
Everyone gathered at Jeong Hoons house.
Everyone ready?
They all nodded.
Hyung-nim! Vroom vroom! Good to go anytime!
Well-rested, Bong-gu was in top condition.
Top-grade healing plus restnaturally.
Good. Lets head out.
Portals to Leas were installed across all regions.
Their locations werent public yet, but Jeong Hoon knew them.
Oh yeah, Hoon. You filming again this time?
He meant NewTube.
The explosively growing NewTube.
Yeah, planning to.
There was a way to subjugate the Ultimate Knight, of course.
No need to fear level 1,100if they followed the strategy, itd be easy.
He planned to share it so more people could reach Darvis.
That way, they could share future opportunities, and more would grow stronger.
Too bad. Dae-hwi hyung would make it easier.
Jang Dae-hwi hadnt reached level 301.
He couldnt join this subjugation.
Cant be helped. Ill send him the footage later.
Ah, got it. Okay.
The portal to Leas is right here.
Jeong Hoon pulled up a map on his smartphone.
It had coordinates hed marked.
This is Seongsu-dong?
Yes.
Seongsu-dong.
The portal to Leas shimmered right here.
Whoa, its Hoyoung.
Look at those levels All over 300?
Insane.
That ones over 400? Wait! Is that the Martial Artist from the news?
As Jeong Hoon appeared in Seongsu-dong, all eyes turned to him.
The Hoyoung signboard.
The level signboard.
Plus the news buzz about a level 400 Martial Artist.
The perfect storm.
Ignore them and move.
Jeong Hoon led the group past, arriving at a building rooftop.
The rooftop door was locked.
The owner approved, so its fine to break it.
Yeo Min-ji quickly got permission from the owner.
With ample money and points promised, he agreed readily.
Okay.
Jeong Hoon crushed the lock effortlessly with his hand.
Opening the rooftop door revealed two portals.
One for a level 220 dungeon.
The other to Leas.
Definitely looks different.
The Leas portal was vastly larger than the level 220 dungeon one.
The mana emanating from it was no joke.
We can just charge in?
Yeo Sun-woo asked Jeong Hoon cautiously.
Jeong Hoon was the party leader.
So theyd follow his lead.
Yes. No need to worry too much.
But level 1,100 is no pushover.
Did you forget I took down Divine Soldier Urs? Dont worry. Theres a way.
Yeo Sun-woo had no choice but to nod at Jeong Hoons confident smile.