Chapter 68
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 68
Chapter Title: Capsule Room Siege Event
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Yeo Min-ji had no idea how many times she'd checked the 2nd Job Advancement Event results.
-1st Place: PrivatePrivateFist Master (2nd Job)
Anyone could see that Jeong Hoon had taken 1st place.
As expected of a hidden class, he'd revealed himself as Fist Master, then tried to blind the rankings with a common-grade mask.
Whisper: Hoon - Minzi: It's a secret.
But Jeong Hoon hadn't given her a straight answer.
"Wow... so that's how it is?"
It was frustrating how he kept stonewalling her, but Yeo Min-ji couldn't back down nownot when she was so close to finally watching his fist techniques up close.
She had to thicken her skin even more.
And so, she spent her time leveling up and handling guild business, biding her time.
With the massive level gap between her and Jeong Hoon, she waited for content they could tackle together.
Capsule Room Siege Event
'It's here.'
A new event New World was preparing.
Since sieges ran every month anyway, they were using familiar siege warfare for the event.
All levels fixed at 150 for the event.
Even bettereveryone's level would be fixed at 150.
Pure skill would decide everything.
"This could be it...?"
The only catch: participants had to log in via capsule room-exclusive capsules.
Yeo Min-ji whispered Jeong Hoon right away, but his reply didn't come until evening.
Whisper: Hoon - Minzi: Yes. Planning to join this event.
She whooped in triumph at the positive response, then headed straight for the Autobahn where Jeong Hoon was.
That was why she'd come looking for him in the first place.
"Yes. I'm joining the event."
"As expected! Want to team up with me?"
"Already got party members."
"Wow... you're fast. Party of four already?"
Ugh, dizzy.
She clutched her throbbing head, barely steadying herself.
"Yes. Just two for now."
Her eyes sparkled at 'two.'
"So two spots open?"
"...Yes."
"Wow! What a coincidence! I'm solo too. Mind if I tag along?"
"You sure that's okay?"
"Of course? Better than one, better than twothree's the magic number."
Truth be told, Jeong Hoon hadn't had Yeo Min-ji in mind.
'If my memory's right, she doesn't join this event.'
Rankers all had personal capsules.
And being in top guilds, they raked in siege rewards monthly.
No need to bother with an event.
So Yeo Min-ji should've skipped it too, but here she was, asking to join his party.
Still, turning her down felt awkward.
With her on board, things would be easier.
Even at level 150, she was a fully 4th-jobbed ranker.
Her experience outclassed most playersshe'd be a huge help.
"Alright. Meet at the capsule room on time, then."
The event centered on familiar siege warfare.
'A quiet hint.'
About turning Earth into a game.
And what happens if they failed to defend it.
People would later call this event the 'First Chaos.'
"Hmm? Why not meet up and log in together?"
"Meet up?"
"Yep! Need to authenticate at the capsule room for the event. Easier to go as a group."
She had a point.
For group movement, registering at the same capsule room made sense.
"Got it. Let's do that."
Yeo Min-ji beamed and nodded.
"Yes. Logging out nowI'll text you."
True to her word, Jeong Hoon's smartphone buzzed with a message that day.
It's Yeo Min-ji! This is how we'll contact outside the game!
One week until the event.
To prep, Jeong Hoon met Ha-jin and Yeo Min-ji face-to-face.
'Better get familiar with faces beforehand. They'll be customized in-game, right?'
Thanks to her enthusiasm, the three ended up at a cafe near the capsule room.
But Ha-jin turned mute at her appearance, leaving an awkward silence at the table.
"Hi. Yeo Min-ji here. Turning 21 this year. MBTI: ENTJ."
She broke the ice with a quick intro.
After her turn, she stared at Jeong Hoon, who finally spoke.
"Yes. Jeong Hoon. Jeong's my family name, Hoon's my given. 36 years old."
"Huh? Dude, you're 21."
Ha-jin pointed out his age with a baffled look.
Oh, right.
Back 15 years, he was 21 this year.
"Just kidding. Yes, turning 21. No idea on MBTI."
"Never taken the test?"
Yeo Min-ji looked shocked.
"No. Not interested."
Jeong Hoon knew about MBTI but hadn't bothered.
Dividing countless people into a few types? Ridiculous. No need.
Ha-jin chimed in smoothly.
"My turn? Jang Ha-jin. 21 this year. MBTI: ESFP."
"Ah, okay."
Intros wrapped quickly.
Silence settled again.
Ha-jin broke it, awkward as it was.
"Um... you're that Yeo Min-ji from before, right?"
"Huh? When did we meet?"
"When you asked Hoon to take you as a discipleI'm the guy next to him."
"Oh, you! Yeah, I remember now."
It could've been an embarrassing black history, but she handled it smoothly.
"Yes!"
Ha-jin grinned wide at being recognized.
'Whoa, she's gorgeous.'
He hadn't been wowed in-game.
Gamers always customized to celebrity levels.
He'd figured her the same, but nope.
She was stunningbarely different from her avatar.
Impossible not to gawk.
"Anyway, faces memorized. See you in a week."
Intros donetime to game.
"Yes. I'll head out first."
Yeo Min-ji rose gracefully as Jeong Hoon ended it, leaving the cafe.
"Alright, let's go."
Jeong Hoon stood.
But Ha-jin stayed glued, staring blankly at the door.
"...Whoa. Dude. Prettiest girl I've ever seen."
"Yeah. Get up."
"I'll stay a bit longer..."
"Suit yourself. I'm out."
"Yeah..."
Still dazed, Ha-jin sat there another 30 minutes.
'Hold on... she said she'd text? They swapped numbers?'
Realization hit.
Jealousy and irritation surged together.
"What the hell? Fuck, what's this shitty feeling?"
Back in-game, Jeong Hoon left the lord's castle for the fields.
A familiar face caught his eye.
Level 201 DespairSoakedYouLee Si-woowho'd helped him wipe the ogre king pack.
'Why's that guy still here?'
It'd been ages since they parted, but Lee Si-woo hadn't left the Autobahn.
"Huh?"
Lee Si-woo spotted him too.
"Why're you still hanging around?"
"Oh... got some business."
"Business?"
"Yeah. Planning to kill those bastards again."
The ones who'd commissioned him.
Their 120-hour ban was almost up.
'Smart ones would log in days later, but nah.'
They were obsessed with New World.
120 hours probably felt like 1,200.
So he'd leveled here, waiting.
Spot on.
Aura Knight and Assassin logged in together.
"I'll handle it."
DespairSoakedYouLee Si-woodrew his sword and approached.
"We messed up!"
"Forgive our deadly sin! Please spare us!"
They dropped to their knees, foreheads slamming the ground.
"Hold up."
Jeong Hoon raised a hand, stopping Lee Si-woo.
"Huh? Handling it yourself?"
"Yeah."
"...Understood."
Lee Si-woo stepped back obediently.
"P-please forgive us once..."
"We lost our minds! We're begginghave mercy on these idiots. Waaah!"
As Jeong Hoon approached, they clasped hands, pleading desperately.
Another ban here meant 30 days.
Unthinkable.
24 48 72 120 hours.
Eleven days total.
Life in ruins without New World.
Another 30? No way.
Self-respect? Long gone.
"Spare you?"
"Y-Yes...?"
"You insulted my mother. Can't let that slide."
"..."
"It's not real death anyway. Die here, come back in a monthI'll kill you again. A year? And after that too. Bye-bye New World forever."
Aura Knight Hong Hyun-woo's and Assassin Kim Bong-gu's faces drained white.
That psycho would perma-ban them, no doubt.
"P-please..."
"Just spare uswe'll do anything!"
Interest flickered in Jeong Hoon's eyes at Kim Bong-gu's words.
"Yeah?"
Kim Bong-gu doubled down, seeing it work.
"Yes! Can't take back words, right? We'll make it up with our bodies!"
"You?"
Jeong Hoon eyed Aura Knight Hong Hyun-woo.
Both started it, but he'd dared mention Mom.
"Uh... y-yeah!"
Lightning Bolt activates.
Lightning Bolt erupted from Jeong Hoon's hand, engulfing Hong Hyun-woo.
Crackle.
"Arghghgh!"
He convulsed like electrocuted.
Level 142Lightning Bolt didn't one-shot.
Jeong Hoon finished with Myeongwang Fist Technique.
Hong Hyun-woo's body vanished.
30-day ban.
"Too slow. Lucky you."
"Th-thank you..."
Kim Bong-gu rasped out thanks.
"Anything, right?"
"Yes!"
"Good. You're specially spared."
"Th-thank you."
"Join this Capsule Room Siege Event."
"Capsule room...?"
"You fucking bastard!"
Out of the capsule, Hong Hyun-woo tore at his hair.
120 hours.
Five days gonemaybe he'd given up? Hoping so, he logged in with Kim Bong-gu.
Nope.
That crazy Martial Artist right there.
With the Saber they'd commissioned beside him.
So they knelt and beggedlike Kim said.
To that chewable scum.
'And he still kills me?'
After ditching pride for apologies30-day ban.
His phone buzzed soon afterKim Bong-gu.
You okay?
"Fuck, you died too? Ugh, told you not to apologize!"
Hong Hyun-woo bellowed.
Kim sighed softly at the irritated voice.
Should've apologized properly. I survived.
"What...?"
...Tough break. He said another ban after your month. Quit New World if you hate it.
"Bullshit."
Anyway, warned you.
Click.
"Hey! Hello? Hey!"
Hong Hyun-woo redialed frantically.
No connection.