Chapter 74
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 74
Chapter Title: Event Results Announcement
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New World Event Results Announcement!
-Hello! This is the New World development team.
First off, we're posting this announcement to share some very exciting news with our players!
Here are the results from the recent Capsule Room Siege Event.
Rankings
Click the link below to check the rankings of all participating players, but the results are a bit disappointing.
Only South Korea-Seoul achieved a perfect victory in the siege.
Thanks to that, the development team will be taking a deeper look at this issue.
We look forward to bringing you more diverse events in the future, so stay tuned!
-New World Development Team
The announcement posted on the New World homepage spread across the world.
South Korea-Seoul is the only place that perfectly won the siege.
That single piece of news drew the world's attention to South Korea.
And South Korea flipped upside down.
New World, South Korea-Seoul! Protecting South Korea's Pride!
The Only Country to Win the Siege EventWho Are the Heroes Behind the Victory?
Hoyoung's Top-Ranked Domestic Martial Artist Yeo Min-ji Participated? Fact or Fiction?
Every article flooding the internet news was about the Siege Event.
And on Welcom, where New World players gathered.
As always, Welcom was ablaze with talk of the Siege Event.
Saw the Siege Event?! South Korea's the only winner lololol
-Capsule Room players get a pass now fr. From hidden themes to sieges... Owned other countries multiple times lmao
wtf this has to be the same person right lololol
Feels so damn good lol
Upvote if you thought Capsule Rooms were full of idiots lol
Yeon Min-ji was in Seoul lol, no wonder they held out till the end
-Unique 4th advancement job holder Yeo Min-ji and they still broke through the siege? Doesn't make sense fr?
Nah... The Wave this time wasn't on the outskirts, it was central
I joined from Chungju, this is legit
Fucking brutal lol
If it'd spawned on the outskirts, they'd have blocked it easy lol
I'm a player who joined from Seoul.
-FYI, it wasn't Yeo Min-ji carrying Seoul. It was a normal-grade Martial Artist who partied with her... And only 2nd advancement at that
What? Don't bullshit.
A normal-grade Martial Artist with just 2nd advancement outdid Yeo Min-ji? Even bullshit has limits lol
I'm from Seoul team, this is real
Why's this guy commenting on every post?
But it's true
-Last Wave, Dragonia spawned, but a normal-grade Martial Artist solo'd it. Guess what weapon? A bow lololol
Ugh, so boring
Cut it out
What normal-grade Martial Artist kills Dragonia with a bow -_-
(OP) No, fuck, it's real!! I'm losing my mind!
Hey! Check this out! You're all over Welcom?
Jang Ha-jin made a fuss as he handed his smartphone to Jeong Hoon.
The screen showed scattered posts claiming a normal-grade Martial Artist had slain Dragonia.
Of course, no one believed it.
No one buys it?
Yeah? Why not? It's ridiculous.
Ridiculous... It's just unbelievable to anyone.
A normal-grade Martial Artist fresh off 2nd advancement soloing Dragonia.
Impossible to believe without witnessing it firsthand.
But why the long face?
What about it.
Wanna see a mirror? Your face is totally screwed up.
It was true.
Jeong Hoon's expression was perfectly rotten.
The reason wasn't Welcom, but the New World announcement.
These crazy bastards, "deeper look"?
Headquarters had set the event so no one could clear it.
The 1 threshold and the Wave spawning dead center were deliberate.
Yet Seoul, where Jeong Hoon was, succeeded in defending the base.
They're enjoying this.
Headquarters announced they'd prepare the next event.
They wouldn't attack Earth if players cleared their tasks, but penalties followed failure.
Disgusting bastards.
Whew, anyway, you apply for the capsule?
Jeong Hoon calmed his anger and changed the subject.
Jang Ha-jin nodded knowingly.
Of course. Dad approved right away, luckily.
Jang Ha-jin's father didn't approve of his son gaming.
Even with the means, he hadn't bought a capsule.
He didn't block visits to capsule rooms, but if he really wanted to play, do it on his own dime.
This event let Jang Ha-jin earn one himself, so no reason to object.
Good for you.
When Jeong Hoon had won his capsule before, Jang Ha-jin eyed it with envy while checking it out.
That's why he'd partied with him for this event.
All thanks to you.
Damn right.
...Wow, you're such an ass, but I got nothing.
So when's the capsule coming?
Today.
That fast? Mine's tomorrow.
Jeong Hoon called his mother right after the event ended.
Oh? You really got 1st?
Yes. Now you can play whenever you have time, Mom.
Hehe, thanks to my son, I'll get to try a capsule.
She was thrilled, and Jeong Hoon immediately requested delivery.
That's why his arrived a day before Jang Ha-jin's.
At the same time.
Hoyoung Guild was in chaos.
South Korea-Seoul was the only success in base defense during the Siege Event, and Yeo Min-ji had been there.
Min-ji!
Miss!
Guild Master Yeo Sun-woo and Team Leader Park In-tae burst into the office together.
Yeo Min-ji's face was already weary from dealing with guildmates.
You're here?
Yeo Sun-woo's awkward cough came at her listless voice.
Ahem, it's fine. I'm not here to grill you.
Then what's up?
A bit hurt? Sounds like I only visit for business.
You usually do.
That's...
Yeo Sun-woo clamped his mouth shut, speechless at the fact.
Before New World, he'd chatted endlessly with his daughter, but since founding the guild, bloody competition left no time for her.
Yet she'd always supported him without complaint.
He always felt guilty toward her.
Guild Master's always so small around the miss.
Park In-tae, watching from the side, jumped in at the chance.
Nothing major, miss. We heard you joined the Siege Event.
Yes. And we took 1st.
Amazing! But Welcom says it wasn't you who took down Dragonia, but another party member... Is that true?
Lv.175 Dragonia.
Word was it even used Annihilation Breath.
That meant its abilities were intact, just level-scaled.
Yeo Min-ji nodded simply.
Yes. It wasn't me.
My god...
A 2nd advancement Martial Artist.
It had to refer to the hidden class Martial Artist she'd crossed paths with before.
Why else would she go to a capsule room for an event?
So I have a favor to ask Dad.
Yeo Min-ji turned to Yeo Sun-woo.
His face lit up.
Of course! Anything, just say it!
I want to make a deal.
A deal?
Yes. So back me up big time.
After Jang Ha-jin left, the capsule was fully installed before his mother got home.
Same grade as Jeong Hoon's.
His mother, back from work, was slightly startled at the capsule in the master bedroom.
Oh my, it really came?
What, think your son would lie?
No, but... Seeing it for real leaves me speechless.
The capsule cost a whopping 30 million won.
Spending that on a game wasn't easy.
But winning it in an event changed everything.
A gift from her talented son who took 1st.
No rush to start. Whenever you're ready, Mom.
Installed under her name, once registered, it'd be her dedicated capsule.
Thanks. Let's have dinner first.
Yes! I made rice just in case.
Earlier, she'd said she'd grab army stew on the way, so he'd prepped rice.
The stew was fully preppedjust heat in the pot.
After eating and a short rest, his mother slowly activated the capsule.
Never thought I'd live to see the day I use a capsule.
She smiled softly.
Seeing that expectant face stunned Jeong Hoon.
How long since he'd seen her like that?
His mother had zero interest in New World originally.
It started when he won 1st and brought home the capsule.
Curious about her study-only son diving into gaming.
After, she watched New World leagues on TV and got hooked.
I messed up.
He'd assumed she'd hate games and focused solely on growth.
Later, when games became reality, he planned to transfer some stats to ease her life.
But that wasn't it.
She wanted to try the game her son played.
...Sorry.
The apology slipped out, tilting her head.
Hm? What for?
Oh, nothing. Here, wanna read this?
Jeong Hoon handed her a notebook.
What's this?
Summarized job selection to tutorial. Simple version.
From Warrior to Gunner.
Proscons for job picks, tutorial steps, growth pathsall mom-friendly.
Way easier than Welcom guides.
She probably wouldn't check Welcom anyway.
Thanks. Guess I'll read this before starting.
Smart move.
Yeah. If we're doing it, do it right.
She sat in the living room, notebook open, studying.
Next day.
His mother took a vacation day and entered the capsule.
Jeong Hoon-ssi, free for a quick chat if you have time?
Getting the text, Jeong Hoon headed to a nearby cafe.
Sipping an Americano, Yeo Min-ji soon arrived.
Sorry, did I keep you waiting?
No. Just got here.
His cup was already half-empty.
She smiled at the courtesy, got the same, and returned.
Hope I'm not interrupting your gaming.
All good. Event's over, was planning a break anyway.
Phew.
They chatted lightly after.
Post-event reactions from Hoyoung and other guilds.
Jeong Hoon listened with keen interest.
Oh? Desperately hunting for me, huh?
Guilds weren't stupid.
Lately, one Martial Artist dominated events, even snagged the first hidden class.
Unlikely multiple people maxed out trash-tier Martial Artist.
So they assumed same person.
Yeo Min-ji's position got awkward.
Since she'd partied with that Martial Artist.
So you want a deal?
Yes. Take me as your disciple, and Hoyoung will shield you. No guild interference with your play either.
Joining a guild? Not really tempted.
One more! We'll scout anyone you want! I stake my name on top treatment.
Oh?
Intriguing.
Jeong Hoon had planned to reject all guild offers, but now reconsidered.
Mom's starting too. Hoyoung backing would make it easier.
Not just funds.
Safe growth needs backing.
He grew unchecked now, but no background.
Plus, dodge annoying recruitments.
But Hoyoung'll take heat... You okay with that?
Hoyoung wasn't just any guild.
One of South Korea's top names.
Joining meant fierce tests and competition.
Easing in would draw massive backlash.
That's why I want you. Buzz around your feats is huge. Say it's conditional scouting, they'll buy it.
Plenty won't. Still looks like parachute drop.
If they're jealous, tell 'em to get talented. Guild Master's approvedwhat can they say?
She'd gotten Yeo Sun-woo's okay already.
He'd surprisingly left it all to her, despite wanting to see the Dragonia slayer himself.
And if you want, quit anytime. Even after, Hoyoung'll help as much as we can.
The bold offer swayed Jeong Hoon.
Sweet terms.
Yes. It's the most important thing to me.
Selfish, maybe.
Using Hoyoung for her issue, regardless of the guild.
But she'd sell it to climb.
Even rankers subtly dissed her as a Martial Artist.
She'd fix that weakness, shove it in their faces.
Her resolute expression made Jeong Hoon nod.
Deal. Get me and one more in, I'll teach you Fist Technique know-how.
Thank you!
Her eyes sparkled.
This was it!
She'd seen with her own eyeshe wasn't just spamming Myeongwang Fist Technique.
She was convinced he'd be her ultimate master.