Chapter 47
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 47
Chapter Title: Edenhark Lordship Quest
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Mana 1!
Mana 1!
Holy Power 1!
Holy Power 1!
The result of using all the elixirs.
Mana rose by 107, and Holy Power by 108.
Detailed Stats
-Strength: 101(10) - 111
-Agility: 101(12) - 113
-Vitality: 101(12) - 113
-Defense: 101(10) - 111
-Wisdom: 101(10) - 111
-Mana: 214(21) - 235
-Holy Power: 216(21) - 237
-Mental Strength: 91(12) - 103
Despite Jeong Hoon's level being only 91, his Mana and Holy Power stats had surpassed 200.
'This is insane.'
Since Liesel hadn't been able to form a circle, no circles were added separately.
Even before his regression, Jeong Hoon had only managed one circle.
With even that single circle, he'd created Magic Missiles comparable to high-circle spells by basing them on his massive mana reserves and chaining them together, so he had no greed for circles.
'Better to stick to the path I walked before than chase after making circles.'
Besides, circles and spells would come naturally later.
He planned to steal what the mages had discovered, after all.
'Now, how should I use the bonus stats?'
He currently had 100 unallocated stat points.
There was no reason to hold onto them anymore now that he'd cleared the achievement.
'Mana and Holy Power are more than sufficientoverflowing, even.'
With this, he wouldn't run short on Mana or Holy Power for the foreseeable future.
Without hesitation, Jeong Hoon invested 25 points each into Strength, Agility, Vitality, and Defense.
"......Incredible."
Sander, who had been watching, couldn't hold back his admiration.
He had no idea just how strong the foreigner before him had become, but to fully absorb every single one of those elixirs without fail...
And it was a bit infuriating.
Even after unlocking the secrets of the books so preciously stored in the Edenhark Mage Tower, not a single drop shared with him...
Wouldn't most people at least offer a bit out of courtesy?
He'd even lent out the training chamber?
"Thank you."
Jeong Hoon stood and expressed his gratitude.
"Ahem... No problem. But are there really no elixirs left? Not even this much?"
"Yes."
"I see...."
Regret filled Sander's face.
"Instead, I'll give you the research journal."
So he called it a research journal.
In truth, it was data Liesel had left behind in diary form.
It didn't contain precise elixir recipes, but the journal alone would be valuable material.
Knowing its worth, Sander nodded readily.
"Much appreciated."
An exclamation mark appeared above his head.
Quest completed.
Sander acknowledges 'Hoon.'
Sander's favorability has greatly increased.
As soon as the quest was completed, a new question mark appeared.
Hidden Quest: Edenhark Lordship (12)
-Restriction: Users recommended by Sander
-Reward: ?(Reward determined by completion level.)
-Description: There is one headache in Edenhark Lordship. Visit the lordship and hear the lord's troubles.
Edenhark had various quests.
And various rewards could be obtained, with rare ones occasionally available.
However, lordship quests were ones that didn't appear by default.
To the extent that Louis Verdant was the first to qualify for one.
"If you would, could you head to the lordship? I'm certain someone like you can resolve the lordship's headache!"
Louis Verdant hadn't just gained the elixirs.
He'd achieved brilliant growth through this linked quest as well.
Edenhark Lordship.
However, Jeong Hoon didn't head straight to the lordship.
He returned to the village first.
To complete the general quests from the village NPCs.
'Going straight there means I can't get the top-tier rewards.'
The moment he'd hit level 80, he'd met the conditions to move to the next village.
Of course, since he'd jumped from level 51 relying purely on elixirs, it was as good as having done none of Edenhark's village quests.
'Ha, it's a bit regrettable that I went right away all happy after getting the lordship quest. If I'd done the village quests first, the rewards might've been better.'
Lordship quest rewards could get a plus or minus based on trust with the village's NPC residents.
In his current state, getting the desired rewards would be impossible.
Jeong Hoon opened his closed whispers.
WhisperMinzi - Hoon: Hi What are you up to?
Whisperzl12 - Hoon: Hey! This crazy bastard goes radio silent every time
He had exactly two friends registered in New World.
Jeong Hoon sent a casual reply to Ha-jin, then messaged Yeo Min-ji next.
WhisperHoon - Minzi: Hi
WhisperMinzi - Hoon: Whoa...... Real talk, first reply in 13 hours?
WhisperHoon - Minzi: Why whisper?
WhisperMinzi - Hoon: Wanted to get closer.
WhisperHoon - Minzi: Get closer?
WhisperMinzi - Hoon: Yeah. Friends?
Jeong Hoon soon revised his assessment of Yeo Min-ji.
Wow, what an impressive woman.
"This goes here, right?"
Yeo Min-ji was currently hauling goods from the general store warehouse alongside Jeong Hoon.
"......You don't have to help."
"Pardon? I'm doing village quests toowhat's the problem?"
When Jeong Hoon said he was doing village quests, she'd shown up out of nowhere and joined in.
She was from Ahen too, so her Edenhark village quests were completely uncleared. Thanks to that, they could do them together.
The problem was how much attention she was drawing.
"Yeo Min-ji?"
"Huh? Why's a Hoyoung exec moving boxes in Edenhark?"
"You seeing this too? My eyes aren't playing tricks?"
The users stationed in Edenhark stared at Yeo Min-ji with wide eyes.
Yet she ignored them completely, acting as if it were routine.
'She's trying to figure out the fist technique somehow.'
Her intentions were obvious.
Look.
Even while setting down the cargo, she was watching for a chance to talk.
"Whoops!"
At that moment, Yeo Min-ji threw a punch at Jeong Hoon.
Of course, Jeong Hoon dodged it with a step, just like before.
"......"
She cleared her throat, face flushing red, as he stared at her in disbelief.
"Sorry! The floor was slippery, I tripped, and my fist went out."
"That was blatant on purpose. You wanted me to counter, didn't you?"
Even recklessly, pulling off an "accident" like that wasn't easy.
"......No?"
Jeong Hoon let out a low sigh at her evasive act.
"Anyway, we're in the middle of a quest, so please don't interfere."
"Okay...."
Embarrassed, she stopped bothering Jeong Hoon.
Only after finishing all the work did Jeong Hoon leave the warehouse.
Yeo Min-ji followed behind.
The same during the inn quest, and the market quest.
She stuck to him the whole day.
Didn't she ever get tired?
"Thank you so much!"
Quest completed.
Gained 3,000 EXP.
Throughout the quest completions, she quietly progressed alongside him.
Then, as if remembering something, Yeo Min-ji approached and spoke.
"Oh, by the way, there's a 2nd job change event coming up."
Jeong Hoon turned to her.
"You mean the event?"
"Yeah. New World announced itdidn't you see?"
"I did."
New World event.
It targeted users who'd finished their 1st job change and were approaching 2nd.
'Its an event I absolutely have to join.'
If you're aiming for higher job grades, grab this in 2nd job change.
-Results in 2nd job change can upgrade to Rare, Epic, Unique, but going through with Normal grade means very high chance of staying Normal in 3rd4th too.
This is spot on.
Fuck, wasted 3 months just on 2nd job changestill pisses me off.
Upgrade to Rare no matter what...... Changes your future.
Whats the point Most fail even Rare and drop.
I did Normal job change......
Me too
The 2nd job change where over 70 boldly challenged but failed Rare and moved on.
To help with this, New World planned an event.
The 2nd Job Change Event.
Starting this event, it would run annually, and during the period, tons of users achieved Rare or higher.
Because it wasn't about meeting quest conditionsit was purely relative evaluation.
Thus, late-joining newbies flocked to it, making competition fierce.
"You joining the event?"
Yeo Min-ji asked, eyes sparkling.
"Why? Wanna watch up close?"
"Can I?!"
"Do whatever."
Jeong Hoon chuckled.
She had no way of knowing spectating was impossible anyway.
Her face filled with eager anticipation.
"Got it! Then, could you give me your number maybe?"
"My number?"
Yeo Min-ji returned to the guild three hours later.
Her face was beaming.
"Welcome back?"
Park In-tae, finishing work and about to log out, greeted her.
"Yeah. Even got his number."
"His number?"
Park In-tae frowned.
He'd thought for sure she'd fail and come back after boldly leaving to "get friendly."
Yeo Min-ji wasn't exactly sociable to begin with.
Not introverted, but so obsessed with fist techniques that befriending someone she'd only met once would be tough.
'Her looks?'
There's a saying looks create plausibility.
The guy probably fell for Yeo Min-ji's beauty and gave it.
"Yeah. This should help us get closer."
"......Hmm, miss. Mind if I tag along next time?"
"No. Going together might make him uncomfortable."
"Un, uncomfortable......"
Park In-tae looked hurt at her words.
One week.
During that time, Jeong Hoon devoted himself to the village quests.
Now it was time to head to the lordship.
New World Event Notice!
-Hello! New World development team here.
We post notices to share new info with users!
New World strives to provide various benefits for users.
To prepare for future world openings.
Thus, the New World dev team is holding an event for users.
2nd Job Change Big Event
To participate, must be level 80 and approaching 2nd job change. Users not meeting conditions can't join.
Users with excellent event results can achieve higher-grade job changes, so seize this chance!
-New World Dev Team
The event was two weeks away.
Jeong Hoon planned to definitely join.
New World aimed to support users maximally until the world became reality.
This event was part of that support.
Ranking high would yield commensurate rewards.
"Halt."
Two knights guarded the lordship gates.
NPC Info
-Nickname: Bark
-Level: 100
-Job: Official Knight (2nd)
NPC Info
-Nickname: Will
-Level: 100
-Job: Official Knight (2nd)
As befitting lordship gatekeepers, both NPCs were level 100.
Official knights with formal titles, no less.
Question marks hovered over their heads.
Meaning he'd met the requirements for the introductory lordship quest via village quests.
Of course, Jeong Hoon could skip it.
He pulled Sander's recommendation letter from his inventory and presented it, and the question marks vanished.
"Ah, a recommendation letter."
"Wait a moment."
Bark stayed at his post, while Will entered the lordship.
Soon Will returned and handed back the letter.
"No forgery. You may enter."
"Yes."
With interior permission granted, they had no grounds to block him.
Thus, Jeong Hoon, back inside the lordship via free pass, was led by the butler to the reception room.
In the reception room's head seat sat a man appearing late 40s.
NPC Info
-Nickname: Juan
-Level: 100
-Job: Edenhark Lord (Viscount)
Edenhark Lord, holder of a viscount's title.
A red exclamation mark blinked above his head.