Winds of Revelation
[Quest completed.]
[Received 100,000 gold.]
[Received Asla's secret manual.]
[10 stat points granted.]
[10,000 experience gained.]
[Level increased by 1.]
[1 stat point granted.]
-Holy shit, we really cleared it.
-Check the skills quick.
-Is this a real hidden one?
-Try it out already.
-Please!
Under the viewers' urging, Hanbit took hold of the green book. Flipping the cover revealed a holographic window framed in gold.
[Would you like to use it? (Yes/No)]
*Ding.*
He immediately tapped 'Yes,' and the hologram vanished.
*Poof!*
The book dissolved into smoke. Then the messages appeared.
[Skill Swiftness (1-rank Unique) has been deleted.]
[Skill Basic Swordsmanship (1-rank Unique) has been deleted.]
[Hidden spirit skill Wind Movement (1-rank Epic) has been added.]
[Hidden spirit skill Wind Swordsmanship (2-rank Epic) has been added.]
-Whoa.
-It really dropped.
-Hidden + spirit + Epic tier, holy shit lololol
-Gives two skills?
-Sacrifices normal skills as tribute.
-Swiftness was useful tho ;;
-Community's exploding. lololol
[SmallSpender donated 50,000 won.]
[No way, don't fuck around, for real.]
[YeahGuy donated 70,000 won.]
[Is this legit?;]
'This is something new.'
The vanished Basic Swordsmanship and Swiftness skills. Both had been essential for this moment. In reality, skills were embodied techniques, so losing them wasn't a big deal. If anything, it felt like things were finally organized clearly.
"This is insane..."
Juyeonu muttered, unable to hide his shock. The words "hidden," "spirit," and "Epic" were beyond his comprehension.
*Ding.*
[SwordGod donated 200,000 won.]
[Demo plz]
A massive donation message popped up, stirring the chat as well.
-Do it do it
-Hidden spirit sword skill → unpredictable
-Holy shit, probably no mana cost either.
-Hurry up, teacher.
"Thanks for the donation! Bro, try it quick!"
Juyeonu snapped out of it and reacted instantly.
'Swordsmanship gets active skills at 3-rank.'
The viewers' theories varied, but he got it. Non-magic skills like swordsmanship or archery were classified as passives up to 2-rank. That built up longing—and pride—for active skills.
Swish.
Hanbit gripped his sword and twisted toward empty air. His past memories were vivid. The sensation of spirit power infusing him felt perfectly replicated, amazingly so.
'Because of Wind Movement?'
Hanbit noticed the change in his movements. The lingering awkwardness eased noticeably. More satisfying than Swiftness ever was. He hadn't tried top-tier gear, but this bridged at least one gap.
Chirp!
As he took stance, the sylph on his shoulder dispersed. Wind gathered around the blade right after.
Whoosh.
The strengthening breeze condensed like a mini whirlwind. When the raging flow calmed—
Hanbit swung down.
Shiiik!
The blade slashed diagonally with a sharp whine. Its trajectory stretched forward as a crescent wind blade.
Kaboom!
The wind smashed the cave wall and scattered. A long, straight gouge remained where it hit.
"...Active? Bro, was that an active skill?"
-Lolololol wtf for real.
-Not just any active, holy shit, eats 4-rank for breakfast;
-Quitting RP.
-Why quit? Gotta get that.
-Baldor's the gatekeeper.
-Gonna hit the dojo today.
-35yo (white belt)
The wind-slicing swordsmanship shocked the viewers—those without actives and those who had them alike.
"How'd you get it before me?!"
Juyeonu's genuine frustration burst out. Half-joking, but a bit wronged too.
"Spirit skill means no mana cost, right? Infinite spam?"
"No mana, but not infinite. Needs prep time at this level."
"Still busted..."
Pure spirit power didn't consume mana. But outside spirit-rich areas like this, gathering wind took time. Minor risk compared to the perks.
'Some idiots use it wrong, though.'
Spirits left traces worldwide. Some strayed from proper methods, risking danger—burning their own mana and life to force spirit power. Rare, but he'd meet one in Edlen's story soon.
*Ding.*
[IsekaiSwordsman donated 10,000 won.]
[No hints?]
-Oh.
-Hints and we'll bark like dogs.
-Woof! Woof woof— Woof!
-Hasn't given yet;
The word "hint" reignited the fire. Their desperation to try the skill was palpable.
Hanbit tossed out a little fib.
"Hints? It's a hidden skill, was thinking of selling info."
His voice dripped with feigned dilemma. The bait was sweet, naturally.
[SwordMister donated 100,000 won.]
[Plz.]
[SwordEmperor donated 150,000 won.]
[Ditching us? End of month, limits tight;]
[SwordGod donated 200,000 won.]
[How much?]
Viewers poured donations in response. He planned to share publicly anyway, but the momentum was perfect.
'How far to go.'
Spirit hints were basic truths. Without skill, no one could claim it anyway. But players craved even that.
*Ding.*
As he pondered, a bigger alarm rang. Hanbit froze, eyes on it.
[Avant-garde donated 1,000,000 won.]
[Black Dragon, hello. Streamer Avant-garde here. Mind a quick chat?]
"Whoa, real Avant-garde?"
-?
-Legit?
-Yeah, that guy's been recording nonstop since yesterday.
-Avant-garde, go farm or something.
From Juyeonu and viewers' reactions, a famous streamer.
'One million won?'
Hanbit's eyes hit the amount first. One donation's sum. But the surprise didn't last.
[Powerbridge Co. donated 2,000,000 won.]
[Hello. Powerbridge Co., RP dedicated team—Kim Juho here. Inquiring about buying hidden skill info.]
-Wtf, Powerbridge?
-Mid-tier corp right?
-Got a semi-vanguard squad don't they.
-Corps incoming. Holy shit lol
A hefty company's entry. Shockingly, just the start.
[Taesung Co. donated 3,000,000 won.]
[MOKA donated 3,000,000 won.]
[Yeonhwa Gaming donated 5,000,000 won.]
…….
More companies, bigger sums piling up. Hanbit could only stare piercingly at the messages.
***
"The spirits will always be with you. Commune deeply with them always, balance your body's growth..."
Asla's advice dragged on. Born of genuine gratitude and sincerity toward spirits.
"Thanks. Time to head out."
"Right. Ah, one bit of old-man worry."
Just before turning, Asla raised a hand to halt him. His expression darkened slightly.
"Best stay cautious in Edlen."
"Cautious of what?"
"Some shady, unknown presence flickered in and out. Didn't spot it in the forest, but something might lurk in the city."
Asla added he'd scoured the area since yesterday. Knowing exactly what it was, Hanbit nodded.
"Got it. I'll be careful."
"Could harm spirits. Stay vigilant."
With that, Hanbit and Juyeonu exited via the wind-made passage.
"Hey, there they are."
"Shit, can't we grab him for deets?"
"Chill, he's spilling info."
Players en route to the city stared openly, desires plain.
'How much is stacking up?'
Donations kept flooding. Just the million-won ones topped 20 million already. He'd estimated, but conservatively.
'Hidden skills are something else.'
Two reasons for broadcasting the acquisition:
One: Build foundation for solo streams someday.
Two: Gauge reactions and profits from hidden skills.
Streaming needed ongoing effort, but hidden skill verdict? Solid.
'Selling would've been iffy.'
Trading info meant seller responsibility. Transmitting 55-cycle experience? Near impossible. Spirit powers especially vague. Headaches from buyer complaints loomed.
Info and items in his head, but caution necessary.
"Gotta sort this first."
Hanbit stopped, facing the camera.
"You all donated, so I'll just share the hidden skill info free."
He phrased it like he'd pondered deeply. Juyeonu, prepped, didn't flinch.
-Really dropping it?
-That's baller;
-Selling'd be billions min?
-Billions ain't the issue.
-All bow and worship.
[SwordGod donated 100,000 won.]
[Doing the thing.]
[Avant-garde donated 200,000 won.]
[Black Dragon? Sorry, could you unblock messages?]
-Avant-garde, read the room.
-Shut it.
Avant-garde slipped in a polite donation request. Game blocked non-friend messages—adjustable, but opening floodgates? No thanks. Lashten made external contact unwelcome.
"Contact through here."
Hanbit patted his brother's shoulder. Juyeonu, checking messages, nodded.
"Send proposals simply. We'll consider openly based on content."
He explained to camera. Once sorted, Hanbit spoke.
"Info post-stream in text. Not amazing, but better than nothing."
-Lick it up like dogs.
-Saw live already, fine
-Anything works.
Viewers, needing any info, were positive.
'Donation total's tempting—go detailed.'
The pile swayed him. Public info, but no point dumping junk. Even full details, few could replicate.
"Bro, spilling means no monopoly?"
Juyeonu worried, recalling Lashten. Repeat thuggery possible. Valid, but not here.
"Nah, no monopoly possible."
"They control spots, block others. Leads to war?"
-Control = war.
-Vanguard clash incoming?
-Fr real chaos.
-Backstab city.
-Yeah, 1st place decided.
No corp skips hidden skills. Vanguards monopolizing? Mess. But Hanbit foresaw simpler.
"Pull crap in front of Asla? Booted. Spirits shun 'em first."
"Really?"
"Spirits see all."
Chirp!
The spirit, back to bird form at its mention, chirped brightly. No lies or evil before spirits—an isekai proverb.
Fools pay their price.
"Let's go."
Recalling scenes, Hanbit headed cityward.