Chapter 94
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 94
Chapter Title: Premium Korean Banquet
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Premium Korean banquet.
Mom would love this.
Jeong Hoon thought he should bring his mother here next time as he eyed the dishes being served.
Does it suit your taste?
Yes.
Im relieved. I was worried it might not be to your liking.
Seated across from him was Yeo Sun-woo.
After parting ways with Ha-jin, Jeong Hoon had joined Yeo Sun-woo for dinner.
The reason was simple.
I take it the search went well?
Yes. Thanks to you, the guild suffered no losses.
Thats a relief.
Thanks to Jeong Hoons intervention, his missing daughter had returned safely.
That alone meant he owed Jeong Hoon a tremendous debt of gratitude.
This dinner could be seen as a gesture to repay that favor.
As a father with a daughter, I cant just let this slide. Please allow me to make it up to you.
Make it up to me?
A glint of interest flashed in Jeong Hoons eyes.
Humans could be so materialisticeven though he hadnt done it expecting anything in return, the fact that the named Hoyoung Guild Master was offering repayment naturally sparked some anticipation.
Yes. Heres the list.
Yeo Sun-woo handed over a few sheets of paper.
The document listed various items in a neat lineup.
Every single one was a Unique-grade equipment item.
And it wasnt just one piecehe was offering entire sets.
If he chose the Wolfgang Knuckles, for example, it came with the Wolfgang Hood, dobok, shoe wraps, and more.
The deal included providing a full set of necessary defensive gear all at once.
A generous offer.
Gear like this would easily last until at least level 300.
But the item Jeong Hoon wanted wasnt on the list.
Could you offer something else instead?
The rewards arent to your liking?
Yeo Sun-woos face showed a hint of panic.
Every piece of equipment on the list was top-tier, high-value.
Buying them for cash would cost tens of millions of won at minimum, and they were limited in supply, making them hard to obtain.
Plus, each came with a guarantee of at least 5 reinforcement.
Reinforcement success five times made it 5, and at that level, values ranged from hundreds of millions to tens of billions of won.
It was an excessively generous reward, but it also carried the intent to repay the favor while encouraging Jeong Hoon to stay longer with Hoyoung.
No. Its not that I dislike themI just have something else in mind.
What would that be?
Reinforcement stones.
Reinforcement stones?
Yeo Sun-woo furrowed his brow.
Reinforcement stones were valuable depending on grade, but not on the level of the equipment listed.
He mistakenly thought Jeong Hoon was politely downplaying the overly lavish rewards by asking for reinforcement stones instead.
But that wasnt the case.
I want Legendary Reinforcement Stones.
L-Legendary?!
Yeo Sun-woos face filled with bewilderment.
Legendary Reinforcement Stones were different from regular ones.
They dropped only after level 300, and only from boss monsters at extremely low rates, making them trade at premium prices.
People even say its better to fully reinforce a Unique set for the set effects than chase a full Legendary reinforce.
It wasnt just about money.
Supply.
The supply was so scarce that reinforcement attempts were impossible for most.
Success rate was a measly 10, and on failure, there was a 20 chance the equipment would shatter, losing all function.
Thats why fully reinforcing a Legendary was less appealing than maxing a Unique.
Thats why Unique equipment sets fetch such high prices.
The prime example was the Dragon sets.
The Black Dragon Set worn by Sword King Sa Jae-hyeok was Unique-grade, but its set effects were rated better than most Legendaries.
Then there was Lee Hwarang, who had collected the Red Dragon Set minus the weapon.
If hed gotten the weapon too, Shinwa Guild would have soared even higher.
Theres no way Jeong Hoon has Legendary gear at his level.
There was no reason for him to need Legendary Reinforcement Stones.
Its finejust procure Legendary Reinforcement Stones for me.
May I ask why?
Does it need explaining?
Pardon?
Arent you here to repay me?
He was right.
No matter what, this meeting was to repay Jeong Hoons favor.
Since hed called him here to provide whatever item he wanted, he couldnt impose his own preferences.
I apologize. Legendary Reinforcement Stones will do?
A single Legendary Reinforcement Stone was worth 100 million won.
Supply was scarce, but the abysmal success rates kept the price from skyrocketing further.
Yes.
How many do you need?
One.
Just one?
Yes.
One would suffice.
It wasnt about moneyLegendary Reinforcement Stones were so rare that only named guild executives or higher could easily obtain them.
If Yeo Sun-woo stepped in, thered be no issue acquiring one.
And steal that bastard Harutos skill.
Once he took that, the guys future activities would vanish.
It would be perfect revenge.
Jeong Hoons next plan was already in motion.
Truly a fascinating man.
Unaware of his scheme, Yeo Sun-woo inwardly marveled.
Mentioning Legendary Reinforcement Stones not on the list proved he recognized the value of the listed items.
Anyone else would have picked items worth billions, yet he settled for a single reinforcement stone.
And there wasnt a trace of regret on his face.
A type of person Ive never wanted to befriend like this before.
The more he observed, the more intriguing he became.
At the same time.
Viiiing
Ha-jin pulled out his smartphone from his pocket and answered the call.
Yeah. Bro, you check the video?
Hey! What the hell is this?!
An excited voice of Jang Dae-hwi blared from the smartphone.
Bro, calm down first.
How can I calm down? How did you know about this?
Hed thought it was just a path-clearing quest.
But it wasnt.
This quest was about rooting out cultistsa honey pot that raised levels by a whopping 3.
Heh, thats a trade secret. Anyway, can you edit it?
Yeah, I can edit it. Youre uploading this to YouTube?
Yeah. Thats why I handed it to you for editing.
Hmm, if it does well, it could really blow up
Hearing Jang Dae-hwis mutter, Ha-jin was convinced.
This video was definitely going viral.
A day later, after receiving the edited video from Jang Dae-hwi, Ha-jin immediately set up a YouTube channel.
Make the channel whatever you want.
Jeong Hoon had left YouTube matters entirely to Ha-jin.
So all decisions were his.
HoneyTube
Jeong Hoon wanted to share various New World tips to help users grow.
HoneyTube fit perfectly, right?
After naming the channel, Ha-jin uploaded the compressed 15-minute video right away.
Uploaded.
Looking like you have nothing is the mark of a true master.
The thumbnail featured the Merhen Kingdom temple background with the provocative subtitle: Level up 3 times with just one quest?
Ha-jin whistled and shut down the computer.
Shortly after the video went up.
The world chat exploded.
Hey! You see the YouTube video?
-What the fuck, Merhen Kingdom? A 3-level up quest?
Whoa lololol
How do you come up with beating up info brokers?
No way, you had to drift here?
Users whod passed through Merhen Kingdom were mostly stunned.
Whoa! Leveled up 3 times!
-Followed the video, cleared it as a hidden quest, marked the cultists, wiped them out, dragged them inlevel 3 lololol
For real lolol
Only up to level 200 though fml
Jackpot lol 192 to 195 thanks to this lolol
Legit honey lolol
HoneyTube approved lol
And so, sub-200 users flocked to Merhen Kingdom, ran the temple quest, and gained 3 levels.
HoneyTubes subscribers were rising in real-time.
Whoa lol HoneyTube subs over 20k
-So whens the next honey tip?
One-hit wonder incoming lolol
Easy honey like this doesnt grow on trees?
All discovered and sucked dry already
No way lol, 1 mil won donation if there is;
At that moment.
Amelie sis!
A boy in his early to mid-teens came rushing home, calling his sisters name.
Huh? Why are you in such a hurry?
Amelie, whod been organizing notes in her room, welcomed the boy warmly.
The boys name was Matthew.
He was the younger brother of her friend Leila.
Also a guildmate in the same guild.
Breaking news! Breaking news!
Breaking news?
Amelies eyes sharpened at the words.
Yeah! Just like you said, some guy uploaded a video on YouTube about rooting out cultists!
Got it. Ill check it right now.
Her class was the hidden Heresy Inquisitor.
Currently level 435, yet to achieve her 5th job change due to unmet conditions.
Heresy Purge 01,000
She needed to root out 1,000 cultists.
This was the final quest stage.
Fitting for a hidden quest, the conditions were brutally tough, taking ages, but fulfilling this would complete her 5th job change.
But plans had gone awry.
If Matthew was right, someone had already ruined her strategy.
She hurried to the YouTube channel he mentioned.
South Korea?
The channel owner was Korean.
Korea had some notoriety in New World.
And not in a good way.
Heard its a backwater country but theyve got some sharp ones.
Amelie played the video.
The setting was Merhen Kingdom.
Damn it! Of all places, Merhen Kingdom.
Hah, just as I thought.
The recent cult uproar in Merhen Kingdom.
Shed gotten the intel but deliberately held back, biding her time.
Not 100, but 1,000.
A hefty number, so she planned to sweep them all at once.
But hoard too long, and it turns to shit.
The video cuts off, but theres probably more quests after.
Damn it!
A curse slipped from Amelies lips.
Sis?!
Matthew, fresh from the bathroom, looked shocked.
Hed never seen Amelie this furious.
Amelie quickly composed herself and waved it off.
No, Matthew. Im mad at myself.
Why?
Yeah. I got complacent and missed my chance.
Scared me You getting mad.
Sorry. Did I startle you bad?
Amelie gave a gentle smile and lightly hugged him.
Good. Back to the usual Amelie sis.
Its okay.
Matthew grinned and snuggled into her embrace.
Amelies eyes, however, turned ice-cold.
Korea who the hell is this guy?
After meeting Yeo Sun-woo.
Jeong Hoon stayed offline from New World for a few days.
Hed planned a trip with his mother for the first time in ages.
Son, wanna go on a trip with Mom after so long?
Since retiring, his mother had plenty of free time.
Having disrupted Amelies plans, Jeong Hoon had no major schemes lined up either.
Procuring Legendary Reinforcement Stones will take time too.
So he took a 2-night, 3-day trip to Gangneung with her.
They enjoyed the sea, relaxed at the hotel, savored delicious food.
Most importantly, hed traveled with his mother.
I need to go on trips with Mom more often.
Jeong Hoon resolved to do so whenever time allowed.
Back home, he logged into New World and met Ha-jin.
Hoon! Its a huge hit! Huge hit!
Ha-jin shouted huge hit repeatedly the moment he saw Jeong Hoon.
The reason was obvious.
The YouTube videos views hit over a million?
Yeah! Tons of people watched and followed it to level up 3 times!
Really?
The explosive power exceeded expectations.
But subscribers were under 30k.
Only one honey tip video so far, and no expectation of more in the same vein.
Foreigners are watching too. Tons of foreign comments.
Figured.
It was fine.
This honey video targeted sub-200 users.
Hed close the gap slowly.
So how do we shoot the next one? Got another honey tip?
The good mood was fleeting; Ha-jin soon fretted.
No source for the next video.
Dont worry, Ive got one.
You do? What is it?
Red Evil Spirit Golem.
The Red Evil Spirit Golem was one of many boss monsters in Merhen Kingdom.
But its strategy was so tricky that most didnt even attempt it.
WhisperSunwoo - Hoon: Supplys short, might take a bit longer. Sorry.
WhisperHoon - Sunwoo: Its fine. Just make sure you get it.
WhisperSunwoo - Hoon: I will.
Haruto Ruining his future wouldnt end with just a reinforcement stone.
This Red Evil Spirit Golem.
Defeating it would complete the next plan.