Chapter 56
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 56
Chapter Title: Bet Victory and Departure
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When Jeong Hoon returned to the settlement office unscathed, Ling Ling stared at him with a blank expression.
I cleared it.
This cant be real-dang!
Ling Ling denied the reality before her eyes.
She checked the dungeon records over and over, unable to tell if it was a dream or reality.
But what could she do?
It was all real.
Nearly 20 minutes passed before Ling Ling could finally accept it.
The fact that this outsider had won the bet.
I heard its five times the reward.
I dont lie-dang. The promised reward will be paid-dang.
At those words, the corner of Jeong Hoons mouth curled up.
Thank you.
And I was going to give you an extra reward-dang.
Extra?
Jeong Hoon tilted his head.
Before his regression, the NPC Ling Ling in charge of events had never offered extra rewards to users even once.
So hed only been thinking about the 10 Celestial Energy.
Thats right-dang. You really surprised me-dang.
Ling Ling was genuinely impressed.
The chance of this outsider winning the bet had been literally zero.
At first, shed wanted to humble his arrogance, but she ended up the surprised one.
Even with a Legendary grade, it was an achievement made under so many constraints.
Was that why?
She wanted to give extra rewards to the outsider who had boldly claimed victory in the bet.
Ill gladly accept if youre offering.
Hed only expected five times the Celestial Energy, so there was no reason to refuse extras.
At that moment, Jeong Hoons body glowed once.
You have completed your second job change.
The reward was applied, instantly completing his second job change.
Unyielding Wills grade has risen to Unique.
The grades of skills acquired through Unyielding Will have been adjusted.
Perfect.
Completing the second job change had upgraded Unyielding Wills grade.
True to Legendary grade, even at just the second change, Unyielding Will had jumped to Unique.
Thanks to that, all skills acquired through Unyielding Will rose from Rare to Epic.
Insane.
Jeong Hoon gazed at his skills with an ecstatic expression.
Before his regression, this was the one hed wanted to upgrade so badly: Unyielding Will.
Rising to Epic was thrilling enough, but the gap between Epic and Unique was like heaven and earth.
It was only natural his emotions doubled in intensity.
And that wasnt all.
You have acquired 10 Celestial Energy.
The biggest gain from this bet: Celestial Energy.
You have made first contact with Celestial Power. Achievement Points: 30,000 awarded.
The foundation for the next step was now in place.
Plus, he received 30,000 Achievement Points.
Just a bit more, and I can buy that too.
Among the newly revamped items in the Achievement Shop as its level rose, there was one he absolutely had to get.
Of course, it only appeared after leveling up the shop, so he couldnt buy it yet. Pass for now.
Hmm, Iming what extra reward to give-dang. Pick one and take it-dang.
Ling Ling pulled out one item and one skillbook.
First, the item was a pair of shoes.
Agile Air Shoes
-Type: Armor
-Grade: Epic
-Defense: 75
-Evasion Rate: 3.253.75
-Movement Speed: 4
-Jump Power: 4
-Remaining Durability: 100
-Special Ability (1): Active: Haste usable (Duration: 3 seconds, Cooldown: 300 seconds)
-Special Ability (2): Reaction Speed 2 when worn.
Epic-grade shoes.
As expected of Epic shoes, the options were quite good.
Theyd make movement much more convenient.
Plus, the 2 Reaction Speed option would help a lot even in close-quarters combat.
Perfect for enhancing and using later.
Next was the skillbook.
Jeong Hoons eyes widened as he examined it.
Skillbook: Fusion (One-Time Use)
-Type: Skillbook
-Grade: Epic
-Using the skillbook grants Fusion (One-Time Use).
An Epic-grade fusion skill.
Jeong Hoons Unyielding Will also had a fusion function, but it was limited to skills designated by New World.
This fusion skill allowed combining even skills not designated by New World.
Meaning users could create entirely new skills themselves.
Of course, since it created something new from nothing, New World imposed restrictions.
If the synergy didnt reach 50 or more, itd produce a worse skill than before.
Ill use it on archery skills.
Naturally, New World had a few cheat keys hidden even for such fusions.
One of them involved archery-related skills.
This is what I was saving Achievement Points for.
The item hed planned to buy with Achievement Points.
It was this very skillbook.
Available only at Achievement Shop Lv.4.
A Rare-grade Fusion (One-Time Use).
And this was one step higher: an Epic-grade skillbook.
Ill take this one.
Jeong Hoon chose the skillbook without hesitation.
Good choice-dang. Youve got a real eye for this-dang.
Ling Ling, watching his choice, grinned.
Settlement complete.
Would you like to reveal your nickname and level for the rankings?
If anonymous, only your job will be displayed.
Blind system remains active.
Same as the previous Genesis event.
If he didnt reveal nickname and level, only the pure job would show.
Jeong Hoon entered the Blind system and reset his job.
1st place gets a Unique job anyway.
It changed from Junior Martial Artist (1st) to Fist Master (2nd).
Like last time, Jeong Hoon chose anonymous.
Nickname and level will not be revealed.
At the same time.
A new announcement went up in New World.
New World Event Results Announcement!
-Hello! This is the New World development team.
Were posting this to share some great news with our users!
Here are the results of the recent second job change event.
Rankings
Click the link below to check the rankings of participating users.
Well keep preparing events that help our users as much as possible.
Thank you!
-New World Development Team
Rankings were announced right after all users finished settlement.
Guilds and regular users rushed to click the post link.
It led to a new homepage, where the event results were recorded.
And the results threw Welcome City into chaos.
Whoa what? Martial Artist took 1st again?
-Fist Master, right? Unique grade
Yeah, Unique for sure
Fuck, so theres now two Unique-grade Martial Artists in Korea?
Yeo Min-jis mysterious L, lololol She rolled her ass off for Unique, I heard
One suffers for years to get Unique, another gets it from one event lololol
Thats not the point Timing overlaps suspiciously. People think its the same guy from last event.
You didnt know? Problem is, no one can pin him down.
Most users assumed it was the same Martial Artist who took 1st in the capsule event.
Same method: no nickname or level, just job revealed.
So who the hell was this Martial Artist?
While everyone wondered, Jeong Hoon was leaving the plaza.
Hey? Thats a Martial Artist, right?
A few users spotted Jeong Hoon and their eyes lit up with curiosity.
But 10 seconds was enough for that curiosity to fade.
Nah, not him.
Mid-level Martial Artist.
Mid-level Martial Artist (2nd)
The job name displayed when a common-grade Martial Artist completes second change.
After leaving the settlement office, Jeong Hoon tweaked the Blind system to Mid-level Martial Artist (2nd).
That let him slip out of the plaza easily.
Hed finished second job change and surpassed level 100.
Hed gotten all items needed from Edenhark, no reason to stay.
Time to head to the next village.
Of course, after two days rest now that the event was over.
As he left the plaza, a familiar figure approached Jeong Hoon.
Youre as steadfast as ever!
It was Isaac, who had left first for the shadowy dark alley.
Was he originally from Edenhark?
Why are you here?
No idea. I exited the portal and ended up here.
I see.
Edenharks my first time here. Was wondering what to do when I spotted you passing by.
A red question mark blinked above Isaacs head as he spoke.
A hidden quest here?
Hidden Quest: Isaacs Return
-Restriction: Isaacs Trust Max
-Reward: ? (Determined by completion degree.)
-Description: Help Isaac return to Autobahn and reunite with his family.
Autobahn was one of the 28 villages in the next beginner zone.
Unlike the beginner zones 100 villages, leveling difficulty spiked there.
Lucky?
Coincidentally, Jeong Hoons next destination was also Autobahn.
Same goal.
Good timing. Autobahns where Im headed too.
Then youll go with me?!
Isaac brightened.
He didnt know exactly how long hed been away from Autobahn, but surely ages.
His place might be gone even if he returned.
But one reason made him want to go back.
His family at home.
The century pact made shortly after his knighting ceremony.
Hed whispered hed stay by her side forever, but got trapped in the shadowy dark alley, breaking that promise.
Yes. Lets go together.
Then Im in your debt!
Isaac had never left Autobahn.
Hed gotten trapped in the shadowy dark alley while on border guard duty.
So he didnt know the way from Edenhark to Autobahn, and worst, he had no money.
Without this benefactor, his situation wouldve been hopeless.
Sure.
Ill repay you properly once were back!
To leave the beginner zone, use portals at the edges, and for Autobahn, the southern one.
Next village recs?
-Finished second job change, where to now?
Autobahn go go
Anywheres fine lol but Autobahn hunting grounds are best?
Decent spot. Recommended!
Unlike Edenhark, Autobahn had great reviews.
Among 28 villages, its hunting grounds were straightforward and easy, with the best quest XP rewards.
Users leveling up flocked there.
Nearly 30 users waited at the southern portal.
All whod finished second change in Edenhark, heading next.
Whoa This the portal to Autobahn?
Isaac eyed the portal curiously.
First time seeing one?
At the question, Isaacs ears reddened slightly.
He cleared his throat a couple times and hurried to explain.
Not exactly First time for portals linking villages.
I see?
Yeah. I used other transport.
Portals existed but were noble exclusives.
Now, with outsider influx, they were mainly for them.
A mere knight like Isaac never got the chance.
Then try it this time.
Users trickled through, soon Jeong Hoons turn.
NPC Info
-Nickname: Iliago
-Level: 100
-Job: Edenhark Southern Portal Guard
Portal guard Iliago blocked the way.
Hold up, cant just pass through there?
He pointed not at Jeong Hoon, but Isaac.
Players like Jeong Hoon could pass freely if level and second change met.
But Isaac was different.
So he had to pay for portal use.
How much?
Jeong Hoon asked for him.
1 Gold.
1 Gold per use.
About 10,000 won.
Not bad.
1 Gold?! What the.
Isaac paled.
His knight salary was 1 Gold 5 Silver monthly.
Hed have to blow his whole paycheck for one trip.
Ill cover it.
Jeong Hoon pulled a gold coin from inventory.
Truly grateful. Ill repay this debt.
Isaacs eyes widened at the gold, then turned apologetic.
1 Gold confirmed. Youre clear.
Iliago stepped aside after checking.
Lets go.
Jeong Hoon entered the portal casually.
Isaac followed.
Destination: Autobahn.
Moved to Autobahn.