Chapter 60
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 60
Chapter Title: Endless Retribution
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I had tried to let it slide as much as possible.
Like the previous guys, since they had just picked a fight, I figured ending it with a 24-hour logout penalty would suffice, or if not, I could use them as porters for the Ogre King subjugation.
Because his mom...
But that bastard crossed a line he never should have.
I couldnt just let it go, so Jeong Hoon settled into that field and began hunting monsters.
The areas previously claimed by the assassin and the Aura Knight were still open, so hunting there posed no issue.
You alone? Looks tough.
Gonna give up your spot?
Wanna party up with me? Ill carry you.
Various users approached Jeong Hoon since he was solo.
The spot he had claimed was prime real estate.
The surrounding terrain consisted solely of three embedded boulders, and the ground was as flat and clean as if it had been paved.
Moreover, twenty or so monsters respawned every ten seconds after being hunted, making it perfect for leveling.
It was only natural for users to approach.
However, after witnessing Jeong Hoon hunt, they steered clear on their own.
What the hell is that...?
Is he really level 102?
The hunting ground was level 120 territory.
It was no wonder they were stunned to see him massacring monsters in a field eighteen levels above him.
In the meantime, he logged out to eat with his mother, got some restful sleep, and waited for them to log back in.
Hey. Do you really have to go this far?
Anima circled above Jeong Hoons head and asked.
Yeah. Im gonna make those bastards sick of this game.
The Ogre King quest could afford a little delay.
There was no time limit on it anyway.
...Those guys picked the wrong fight.
Anima clicked her tongue.
Theyll log in soon.
Twenty-four hours had passed.
Normally, when forcibly logged out due to a death penalty, players respawn at the exact same location upon relogging.
At the dungeon entrance if it was a dungeon.
At the death spot if it was a field.
These guys were the latter.
And sure enough, minutes later, the Aura Knight who had died by Jeong Hoons hand appeared.
Jeong Hoon unhesitatingly drew his bowstring.
...!
Their eyes met, and he released.
The arrow shot forth, piercing the Aura Knights head.
The bastard was forcibly logged out again.
A 24-hour penalty followed by death within ten minutes meant a 48-hour penalty this time.
Thats why users dont make rash challenges.
This was precisely why people avoided risky attempts.
Get on the wrong side, and you could end up permanently banned.
Level 271 user here. Any users in trouble, leave a comment.
Help me please Monsters everywhere, I die the second I enter......
15 gold.
Ah...... Thats too expensive. Fine. But you have to save me for sure
Level 226 user here. Stuck in a field? Leave a comment.
Level 133. Can you help?
12 gold? Im on my way.
Yes Already on 48-hour ban......
Users shelled out gold to high-level players to avoid bans like this.
Jeong Hoon drew his bowstring again.
One more left.
As expected, the assassin appeared next.
Thats the one.
To avoid hitting an innocent user, he confirmed carefully before releasing the string.
Pew-shooook!
Gahk!
The arrow pierced the assassins head, sending him straight to a 48-hour ban train.
That crazy, crazy bastard...
What the hell is that...?
Two nearby users who had been waiting watched the scene with dumbfounded faces.
They had been staking out Jeong Hoon for the past hour.
No doubt they were accomplices with those guys just now.
Similar levels too.
138, 140.
What kind of murderous glare is that?
......Gulp.
They didnt dare challenge him.
When Jeong Hoon glared at them, they bolted.
Crazy, touching that guy is suicide.
Hong Hyun-woo, Kim Bong-gu, you idiots. Why mess with a monster like that.
Seeing them flee for their lives, Jeong Hoon finally turned away.
Gonna wrap it up now?
Not yet. Ill wait 48 hours.
......Hah, how many times do you plan to kill them?
Until my anger cools.
......Sounds like youre gonna make sure they never set foot here again.
Exactly.
Jeong Hoons ultimate goal was to end the game.
He had no intention of hindering other users growth toward that end, but these trash didnt deserve it.
Scum like them couldnt be recycled in the real world either.
Booting out players who wouldnt contribute to the final goal was no issue.
And 48 hours passed.
Hey, wrongKek!
Guk!
The Aura Knight and assassin logged in simultaneously, planning to kneel and beg Jeong Hoon for forgiveness.
But Jeong Hoon was right above their heads.
He had no intention of accepting any apologies.
Waiting in position, he blew their heads off once more.
Scary guy...
Anima shuddered at Jeong Hoons obsessionstaying in the same spot for days, waiting for them to log in, killing them, repeat.
The type of person you never wanted as an enemy.
Theyre paying for their crimes.
Hmm.
Once upon a time, the saying went that a single word could settle a 10,000-gold debt.
Meaning a single word could also rack up a 10,000-gold debt.
Looking at this, Im pretty petty too.
But what could he do?
If theyd only insulted him, one death mightve sufficed.
But they insulted his mother.
The Aura Knights voice was seared into Jeong Hoons mind.
Thats why he couldnt let it slide.
Hey! Were gonna get perma-banned at this rate!
What do you want us to do...... Fuck.
Those bastards arent even real friends. Betray them because its scary?
Hong Hyun-woo and Kim Bong-gu were on the verge of tears.
Theyd been burning with revenge until the first death, but after the second, their friends bailed.
They logged in together, thinking to apologize and avoid the ban.
But the Martial Artist didnt listen and killed them on sight.
Now the bans stacked to 72 hours.
Three whole days.
Deeply hooked on New World, Hong Hyun-woo and Kim Bong-gu panicked.
If he attacked on next login, itd be 120 hours.
Then a week.
Then a month, a year, permanent ban.
Hey, should we hire from the Merc board?
Merc board?
Yeah. No matter how good that guy is, he cant handle level 200 users, right?
Ugh, but those guys charge at least 10 gold.
Then we die again? Its just one level 102 Martial Artist. 6-7 gold should cover it.
Fucking hurts though......
If we succeed in taking him down, we rip them off double.
Right? Fuck it. Were screwed.
Hong Hyun-woo and Kim Bong-gu hurriedly headed to the Merc board.
Jeong Hoon was ruthless.
Even though he couldve moved to the next field, he absolutely refused.
He relentlessly hunted the respawning monsters in that spot.
Level up.
All stats 1.
Bonus stat 1 granted.
Just hunting here netted two levels.
Now level 104.
Player Info
-Nickname: Hoon
-Level: 104
-Job: Martial Emperor 2nd (Intermediate Martial Artist 2nd)
-Titles Held: Perfect Beginner (Epic) and others (tap to expand)
Detailed Stats
-Strength: 174(17) - 191
-Agility: 169(18) - 187
-Vitality: 171(19) - 190
-Defense: 162(16) - 178
-Wisdom: 152(15) - 167
-Mana: 227(22) - 249
-Holy Power: 229(22) - 251
-Mental Strength: 147(17) - 164
-Unallocated Stats: 1
Even at a mere level 104, his detailed stats were monstrous.
The reason he could handle those level 140 trashes.
Jeong Hoon invested the new bonus stat into Strength.
As he prepared to resume hunting for more levels.
Hey.
Someone approached Jeong Hoon.
Player Info
-Nickname: YouDrenchedInDespair
-Level: 201
-Job: Saber (3rd)
A level 201 Saber.
Epic grade, all the way to 3rd advancement.
Whats that punk?
Anima, perched on Jeong Hoons shoulder, tilted her head.
Looks like they hired help.
To avoid perma-ban, theyd hired a high-level from the Merc board.
You the scum harassing innocent users?
He didnt know the exact request details, but Jeong Hoon was apparently the villain of the century.
And if I am?
Jeong Hoon had zero interest in explaining himself.
Funny. Want me to put you in the same spot?
If you can.
......Holy shit, youre saying that even after seeing Im level 201?
Jeong Hoons lips twisted into a smirk.
At that smile, the opponent dashed forward with footwork.
A sword wreathed in blue sword aura slashed diagonally with a sharp whoosh.
Aiming for the neck.
An attack meant to end it in one blow.
But Jeong Hoon wasnt one to go down easy.
He deftly ducked, evading.
Simultaneously unfolding footwork, he unleashed Myeongwang Fist Technique 1st Star.
Boom!
The fist struck near the platemails solar plexus.
...!
The impact was solid; the guy grimaced.
But the high-grade armor held firm.
Myeongwang Fist Technique 2nd Star.
As the foe staggered from the shock, Jeong Hoon chained it into Myeongwang Fist Technique, explosively ramping to 2nd Star.
You fucking mutt!
The opponents body glowed blue as he swung his sword with vigor.
The Epic-grade Sabers 3rd advancement invincible skill.
Jeong Hoon smoothly unfolded footwork, creating distance as the invincibility activated.
Invincibility lasted 15 seconds.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Jeong Hoon timed it internally while evading attacks.
A hairs breadth, but perfect dodges left YouDrenchedInDespair bewildered.
What? Hows he dodging like this?
A mere level 104 Martial Artist.
He shouldnt last a single exchange, yet the Martial Artist was pressuring him.
Each punch rattled his head, and at this rate, hed be the one fallinghence the desperate invincible skill.
Having burned his ace, he needed a quick finish.
But not a single hit landed.
Even erratic patterns were dodged with mocking precision.
15 seconds up.
Then, the Martial Artists voice whispered in his ear.
A chill ran down his spine.
Fuck!
And then Myeongwang Fist Technique 3rd Star unfolded.
YouDrenchedInDespair desperately footworked to widen the gap, but Jeong Hoon read him like a book.
Preemptively closing distance with footwork, Myeongwang Fist Technique 3rd Star slammed into his solar plexus.
Grahk!
Unlike before, he let out a pained groan.
Myeongwang Fist Techniques damage scaled with each Star.
Not for nothing was it Legendary.
Wanna keep going?
Jeong Hoon halted and asked.
A good idea had struck him.
If ignored, hed unleash 4th Star and finish decisively.
I lost! I surrender!
YouDrenchedInDespair frantically dropped his sword and knelt.
He wasnt an idiot.
The damage just now proved toppling the Martial Artist impossible.
Continuing meant ending up like his clients.
How much for the commission?
At the icy voice, YouDrenchedInDespair shuddered and replied.
15 gold.
Nice haul.
......
15 per head, right? Killings not the end of it.
YouDrenchedInDespair nodded.
Yes...... Theyre real scum. Kill once, then tie him up.
Yeah?
Yes! I just took the job and planned to follow orders. If you want, Ill return every gold!
Eager to pay back, but Jeong Hoon shook his head.
Nah, keep it. But do one thing for me.
One thing...?
YouDrenchedInDespair swallowed nervously, tense face awaiting Jeong Hoons next words.