Chapter 6
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 6
Chapter Title: Myeongwang's Heir
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Origin Village.
"Wow! So this is New World!"
"This is freaking insane!"
The newly arrived users were completely immersed in New World's virtual reality world.
It was only natural, since a world straight out of a fantasy movie had been perfectly recreated.
"Over there! Check out that armor!"
"Whoa, it looks just like the stuff from the movies!"
The beginner users roamed around Origin Village, reveling in New World's virtual reality.
"So, what job did you pick?"
"I'm a Warrior, of course. You always start as a Warrior when you're new."
Most people couldn't afford their own capsules, so they used capsule rooms instead.
Naturally, there were more groups of friends playing together than solo players.
Over 60 of the beginners here were enjoying the game with their buddies.
"Then we should head to the Swordsmanship Training Hall, right?"
New World community beginner's guide.
According to the guide, Warriors had to go straight to the Swordsmanship Training Hall.
That way, they could pick up basic skills early on and get help with gear, leveling, and more.
The problem was, they didn't know exactly where it was.
"Let's just wander around for a bit."
They walked for a while, figuring they'd stumble upon something eventually.
Then they spotted a gently flowing stream.
"Hey, I think we're lost."
"Sigh, if only we had a map."
New World was a VR game, so maps had to be purchased as in-game items from stores.
It was completely normal for total newbies to get lost.
"Huh? There's someone over there."
"Really?"
There was one person by the stream.
He was scooping water with a ladle, and since no name was displayed above his head, he looked like a player.
Player Information
-Nickname: Hoon
-Level: 11
-Job: Martial Artist
He was a player after all!
"Let's go ask him!"
"Good idea!"
The two beginners grabbed the player as he finished scooping water and started to leave.
"Hm? Something you need from me?"
"Uh... it's nothing big. We're looking for the Swordsmanship Training Hall, but we don't know where it is. If you could tell us, we'd really appreciate it and pay you back later!"
They asked as politely as possible.
"Oh, you went the wrong way. From the plaza, there's a path on the leftfollow that straight and it'll be right there."
"Got it! Thanks so much!"
"Sure. Good luck."
He was a really nice player.
Thanks to him, the two beginners found the Swordsmanship Training Hall without getting lost.
"But who was that guy?"
"Yeah. He didn't seem like a Warrior. How'd he know it off the top of his head?"
Level 11 meant he'd only been playing for a short time.
Yet he knew exactly where the Swordsmanship Training Hall was.
"Newbies?"
In front of the training hall, the instructor NPC was checking identities.
"Yes!"
"We'll train hard!"
Both beginners were Warriors.
"Warriors, both of you. No issues. You're cleared to enter."
With the instructor NPC's permission, the doors to the training hall opened.
"Let's get started today as well."
Jeong Hoon set down the ladle.
It had been three days since he began training under Dokgo Jun.
Player Information
-Nickname: Hoon
-Level: 11
-Job: Martial Artist
-Titles Held: Perfect Beginner
Detailed Stats
-Strength: 21(2) - 23
-Agility: 21(4) - 25
-Vitality: 21(4) - 25
-Defense: 21(2) - 23
-Wisdom: 21(2) - 23
-Mana: 21(2) - 23
-Divinity: 21(2) - 23
-Mental Strength: 10(1) - 11
-Bonus Stats: 10
Passive Skills
-Unyielding Will (Rare)
-Indomitable Body (Normal)
-Concentration Enhancement (Normal)
Active Skills
-Vital Strike (Normal)
-Myeongwang Fist Technique (Unique)
There had been progress.
Over the three days of training, Tough Body and Agile Body had fused into Indomitable Body.
The fusion triggered when passive skills met certain conditions, thanks to Unyielding Will, merging them and slightly boosting stats.
And now he'd gained Concentration Enhancement on top of that.
Concentration Enhancement
-Type: Passive
-Level: 1
-Grade: Normal
-Mental Strength 1 bonus.
-Very low chance to gain 1 Mana stat on level up.
-Very low chance to gain 1 Divinity stat on level up.
Concentration Enhancement could only be obtained by repeatedly performing tasks that demanded focus.
This skill would play a key role in boosting Mana and Divinity later on.
You're so perfect... I have nothing to say.
Dokgo Jun stared at Jeong Hoon, who was flawlessly performing the first form of the Myeongwang Fist Technique, his face at a loss for words.
He'd shown it just once, and now Jeong Hoon wasn't just mimicking ithe'd made it his own.
Even more impressively, it was growing more refined with each repetition, like he was searching for Dokgo Jun's own robes.
Dokgo Jun had thought he possessed innate talent, but how could he master the first form in just three days?
'He's not a kid to keep cooped up in this dojo.'
He'd figured proper training could turn him into a dragon, but he was beyond standard specs from the start.
Watching Jeong Hoon stirred greed in him.
He wanted him to venture out into the wider world from this little well and prove that the Myeongwang Fist Technique was the best.
Dokgo Jun had spent his life guarding this dojo and never fully demonstrated its power, but this boy could change that.
That's it.
My regret was failing to pass on the greatness of the Myeongwang Fist Technique to future generations.
'...That kid might really resolve my regrets.'
As he let go of his attachment to the dojo, Dokgo Jun's form began to fade bit by bit.
Soon, he'd achieve enlightenment.
After much deliberation, Dokgo Jun called out to Jeong Hoon.
My disciple.
"Yes."
Jeong Hoon finished the form and stood before him.
Was it time to strengthen the Myeongwang Fist Technique?
He couldn't afford to waste time herethis whole three days in the dojo had been for that one skill.
'It really is... a cheat skill.'
Before his regression, he'd thought reaching the pinnacle as All Master was the top.
What nonsense.
There were countless hidden powerhouses like Dokgo Jun.
If he'd fought them without All Master's abilities, limited to the same weapons, he would've lost.
Take the Myeongwang Fist Technique he'd just learned.
In pure close combat, Jeong Hoon couldn't even touch Dokgo Jun's toes.
Could you really call that All Master?
The thought made his pre-regression title feel utterly embarrassing.
I intend to pass on everything of the Myeongwang Fist Technique to you.
This soon?
He was honestly surprised.
He'd expected at least a week of repetitive training.
The question mark above Dokgo Jun's head had turned into an exclamation point.
You've completed the hidden quest.
'Myeongwang Fist Technique' has been strengthened.
'Myeongwang Fist Technique' grade has risen: Unique - Legendary.
Now the Myeongwang Fist Technique was Legendary.
Myeongwang Fist Technique
-Type: Active
-Level: 1
-Grade: Legendary
-Performs the Myeongwang Fist Technique created by Myeongwang Dokgo Jun.
-Can be raised to a maximum of 10 forms.
The Myeongwang Fist Technique's max had gone from 8 to 10 forms.
When the 8-form technique wielded by Lee Hwarang fell into Jeong Hoon's hands, it evolved to 10.
"Thank you!"
And one more thing.
A rainbow-colored question mark floated above Dokgo Jun's head as he spoke.
'Rainbow...!'
Secret quest.
Even harder to unlock than hidden quests, and only triggered four times in New World history so far.
It was right in front of him.
With trembling hands, Jeong Hoon checked the quest.
Secret Quest: Walker of Myeongwang's Path
-Restriction: Myeongwang Dokgo Jun's sole disciple
-Reward: Title Disciple of Myeongwang
-Description: Inherit Myeongwang Dokgo Jun's power.
He could get another title here...?
Stunned by the back-to-back rewards, Jeong Hoon was speechless.
Dokgo Jun burst into hearty laughter at his dumbfounded expression.
I originally wanted to revive this dojo... but I've changed my mind. I've decided to entrust everything to you.
"Yes...? You're handing everything over to a guy you've only known for three days?"
Jeong Hoon asked in shock.
Even if it was an NPC... wasn't this a bit much?
Well, if he was offering, he'd gladly take it.
Dokgo Jun's face was deadly serious.
Yes. But promise me one thing in return.
"A promise?"
Spread the word that this Myeongwang Fist Technique is the greatest to as many people as possible.
"That's it?"
Yes.
Dokgo Jun's eyes held no lingering regrets.
"...Understood."
I leave it to you.
As Jeong Hoon accepted, Dokgo Jun's question mark turned to an exclamation point.
You've completed the secret quest.
Acquired Title Disciple of Myeongwang.
The reward arrived, and Dokgo Jun's figure vanished completely.
Jeong Hoon closed his eyes in silent prayer.
Level 347 Bowmaster.
Lee Hwarang had appeared in Origin Village!
The moment this named player showed up, the beginners went wild.
"Huh? That's Lee Hwarang!"
"No way... for real?"
The plaza was already bustling, but when he appeared, it swelled to bursting with people.
"Move aside a bit! Let me see Lee Hwarang!"
"No room to move, so stop shoving!"
Origin Village had users from level 1 up to 40.
To low-level players, high-level ones were like gods, so the hot attention was inevitable.
And Lee Hwarang was an executive in Shinwa Guild.
Shinwa Guild.
One of the strongest guilds even non-players had heard of.
Founded by Sword King Sa Jae-hyeok, one of Korea's Big 7.
As an executive with eyes on the Divine Archer spot, he'd been all over the media, so the frozen plaza showed no signs of thawing.
"Sorry, but could I ask you one thing?"
Lee Hwarang approached one user in front of him.
He was a level 38 low-rank mage, pretty high for Origin Village.
"Sure! Ask awayI'll answer anything I know!"
"Any training halls around here?"
"Training halls?"
"Not the usual ones players frequent. Probably something small and rundown."
"Huh? Hold on..."
The low-rank mage glanced at the low-rank warrior beside him.
Lee Hwarang's eyes sharpened at the gesture.
"Know something?"
"Yes... I'll explain."
The low-rank warrior, looking like he'd eaten shit, gave a condensed version of the events from a few days ago.
Of course, he conveniently omitted losing a PVP bet to a level 11 player.
"...Thank you."
Lee Hwarang sprinted full speed toward the dojo the low-rank warrior pointed out.
"What the hell? What's in that dojo?"
Low-rank warrior Lee Cheol-min muttered under his breath.
Then low-rank mage Han Deok-gu shook his shoulder, as if realizing something.
"Hey! I get it now. Why you lost to that level 11."
"Fuck, what is it?"
"Why else would Lee Hwarang come all the way to Origin Village for that rundown dojo? There's something there."
"...So you're saying that level 11 bastard had something?"
"Pretty much."
"You crazy fuck, egging me on to mess with him? Wanna die?"
"Hey, that's why I bought you pork cutlet. A man's word isn't two-faced, right?"
"Sigh... pisses me off. Come on. Time for another pork cutlet."
"Heh, sure thing."