Chapter 12
[A meadow wolf tribe orc has been killed . ]
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[Experience has been acquired . ]
[You have leveled up . ]
[All health and magic power have been restored . ]
‘It is only going up by one now . . . ’
“Slow . Too slow!!!”
Hyeonu was dissatisfied with the significantly slower leveling speed . It was because he had no reliable party members . If he had a warrior or magician with decent strength, then he would be able to enter deeper into the orc tribe and start hunting . Then Hyeonu heard the sound of something popping in his ears .
Peng!
It sounded like a bomb exploding .
‘Magic?’ Hyeonu recalled Tang-E and quickly found the epicenter of the sound . Not far from Hyeonu’s location, a magician was aiming his magic at the orcs alone .
“Is he alone?” Hyeonu was surprised to see another solo player for the first time since hunting in the northern area of the Black Forest . He nodded as he watched the magician fight . Hyeonu could see why this magician was hunting alone .
Fast and powerful—the magician class in Arena was tough . It wasn’t like the computer games of the past where clicking cast magic . No, it was manifestation . This person’s casting speed and power might be close to garbage, but it was possible to use him . The force emitted meant he had a pretty good control of magic power . It was even a match to Hyeonu’s standards . The magician was a low-level magician, but he could challenge himself to become a pro gamer . He could become a decent professional or even aim to be among the best .
‘I think it is okay to form a party . . . ’
Still, Hyeonu was troubled . He wondered if he should invite the magician to a party or not . It would be quicker to hunt if he joined forces with this magician . Hunting within the tribe would become possible, so the speed would naturally increase too . They might have to share experience, but he could level up faster than he was doing now .
He thought for a while, but his actions were quick . Hyeonu ran toward the magician once the battle ended .
Mason, the magician who beat the meadow wolf orc alone, was stunned . After the battle with the orcs, he had sat down on the ground to recover his magic power . Then he heard the sound of footsteps on the ground .
Tadadada! An unidentified person had appeared . Mason naturally held out his wand . It was so he could express his magic at any time .
“Who is it? You!”
The appearance of the man was bizarre . The awful fashion sense was perfect for terrorizing Mason’s eyes .
‘OMG! This sense . . . ’
In contrast to his bizarre appearance, the man suggested in a polite tone, “Do you want to form a party to hunt?”
“What party?” Mason was worried . Could he trust this mysterious man? What were the skills of the mysterious man?
‘If a PK criminal looked liked this, rumors about him would’ve already spread . ’
Ultimately, his worries didn’t last long . After all, Mason himself had been feeling pressured while catching the orcs . “Okay . Let’s form a party . ”
Hyeonu received Mason’s acceptance and held out a hand with a smile . “I am Gang Hyeonu . ”
“I am Mason, a magician . ”
It was the meeting of two players who would be remembered forever in Arena .
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Park Junu—he was a member of the Black Skull Guild and had once been in charge of defending a dungeon for the upper management . Then he was defeated by Hyeonu while managing the dungeon and had his character forcefully deleted . However, the Black Skull Guild thought of his achievements and helped nurture Park Junu again .
A bus was created for Park Junu . Park Junu leveled up steadily . In the past, it took him three months to reach level 40 . Now he had been on the bus for three days with two guild members who were over level 60 . Park Junu gained 20 levels in three days .
“Junu, how is this bus? Do you feel a bit more secure?” Gain, one of the bus drivers, asked .
“Of course . It is the first time I’ve ever been on a bus like this . ”
“Really?” Gain laughed at Park Junu’s words . Haha .
“Today’s hunting ground is the Meadow Orc Tribe in the north of the Black Forest . The goal is level 25,” another bus driver, Shan, recited the day’s schedule in a dull voice . No matter who looked at it, there was a strong sense of annoyance .
“Hey, Shan . It is something we have to do, so let’s have fun . Fun . ”
Mason and Hyeonu’s hunt went smoothly . The synergy between the two of them was better than imagined .
Mason’s magic unleashed a preemptive strike . Once Mason gathered the orcs together through magic, Hyeonu moved to the front . Hyeonu fought while Mason’s magic once again bombarded the orcs . It was a repetition of the same pattern . Nevertheless, there was no time to get bored .
He could see his experience rising and his level going up . Hyeonu and Mason were literally sweeping through the Meadow Wolf Tribe .
[A meadow wolf tribe orc has been killed . ]
[Experience has been acquired . ]
[You have leveled up . ]
[All health and magic power have been restored . ]
‘I am now level 29 . It was definitely a good decision to form a party . ’
“Hyung, this is much faster than hunting alone . ”
“Yes . I am already leveling up . . . ”
“By the way, don’t you feel that the orcs spawn rate has slowed down? The orcs should be wandering around by this time . . . ”
Hyeonu and Mason, who started calling each other brother while hunting, spoke in one voice . It was clear that the orcs’ regeneration had slowed down .
Park Junu and his group felt that the number of Meadow Wolf orcs was unusually low for a hunting ground where players didn’t frequent .
“Shan, there doesn’t seem to be many orcs today? It looks like another party has come here . Ah, really . . . ”
“I agree . I think it will be hard to reach the goal today . ” Shan looked at the orcs that weren’t seen as frequently . ‘One or two parties can’t clean them up at this speed . . . ’
“It is too quiet for there to be many parties . . . ”
“Now isn’t the time for this . Shouldn’t we catch some?”
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Park Junu’s group entered the interior of the tribe where the orcs regenerated faster . Then they realized why the orcs’ regeneration was slow .
Peng!
It was because of them . A party consisting of a magician and a warrior was slaughtering the orcs . Among them was a warrior Park Junu couldn’t forget .
‘That . . . S-Son of a bitch?!!’
Gang Hyeonu—he was the one who eliminated Park Junu’s character .
[A meadow wolf tribe orc has been killed . ]
[Experience has been acquired . ]
“They spawn fast in the middle of the tribe . ”
“My level is going up at this speed for the first time . ”
Suddenly, three men appeared in front of Hyeonu and Mason . One of them was someone Hyeonu knew well . ‘Park Junu?’
“Did you get on a bus?” Hyeonu saw the black skull pattern on the chests of the other people and knew he was right . Then he started recording a video . It was just in case . . .
Mason felt anxious about those coming toward them and asked Hyeonu in a trembling voice, “Are they coming to us? They aren’t thinking about hurting us, right?”
Mason wasn’t as experienced as Hyeonu and was quite scared . No, he was young . He seemed like a child, and Hyeonu naturally took care of him like an older brother .
“No way, they shouldn’t do anything when wearing their guild marks . We just have to ask and see . ”
Then a shout was heard from the incoming group, “You son of a bitch!”
It came from Park Junu . Hyeonu’s expression became strange at the sight . It was like he was seeing Park Junu for the first time . “Who are you? Do I know you?”
“Do you know me? Hey! You don’t know me? You made a delete character bet with me . ”
“Delete character bet? Ahh, that small fry?” Hyeonu clapped like he only just remembered .
“Then what is this? Is there a problem?” Hyeonu’s tone changed at one point . Think about his previous appearance when he pretended not to remember Park Junu, and now Hyeonu was mocking Park Junu .
“You! You! Don’t you know that I’m not alone today? I have two fellow guild members with me! You are outstripped today . ” Park Junu was already half-crazy, so Hyeonu’s provocation worked properly .
At this moment, Gain came forward . He restrained Park Junu as he was pulling out his sword . “Junu, stop . Act in moderation . There are limits to what can be endured . ”
“Endured? Who? Haven’t I been enduring it?”
Hyeonu’s eyes were eerie . His eyes alone seemed like they could tear people apart .
‘That look is creepy . ’ Park Junu met Hyeonu’s eyes and came to his senses .
Those were the eyes of a predator… a predator who saw him as prey . Even so, Park Junu didn’t give up . There were three people on his side and two on the other side . He would naturally have the advantage if it were a group duel .
‘The difference in level is also overwhelming because I have Gain and Shan . ’ Park Junu cleared up his thoughts and decided to pay back the last account . “Shall we try it again?”
Hyeonu was dumbfounded by Park Junu’s words . Of course, half of it was because of his provocation, but he couldn’t help wondering how a person could be so stupid .
“I am ready at any time . I will win with one hand . ”
“Hyung! What are you doing? Look at the two people over there who are over level 60,” Mason expressed his concerns, having gotten close with Hyeonu after several hours of hunting .
“Don’t worry . I’ll take care of all of them . Additionally, I will be the one dueling, so don’t join in . This is my job,” Hyeonu said, drawing a firm line for Mason . This was his job . He couldn’t let Mason be harmed .
Gain and Shan also rebuked Park Junu .
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“Junu, do you have any thoughts right now?”
“I am busy hunting . ”
“If you want to fight, then fight alone . I don’t care . ”
"Is that so? Then I’ll report it to the top . Shan and Gain bowed down when they heard someone insulting the guild . ” Park Junu smiled at the two of them . He was acting like he had no tomorrow . “Therefore, please follow my will . I’ll apologize later . ”
Park Junu was blinded by thoughts of revenge on Hyeonu . ‘I’ll get rid of him this time . ’
He wanted to make Hyeonu feel the impracticality of deleting a character .
“Let’s fight . How about the same rules as the other day? Aren’t you too flippant?” Park Junu said .
There was nothing strange about Hyeonu’s expression . Park Junu saw this expression and presumed that Hyeonu was scared of Gain and Shan .
[Player ‘Park Junu’ has applied for a duel . ]
[Would you like to accept?]
Hyeonu agreed without hesitation .
“Kuhaha . Flippant? It is because you are too pathetic . Won’t you have to raise your character again after three days?”
[Yes . ]
“I’ll accept the reckless challenge . ”
[Player ‘Park Junu’ has set the rules . ]
“Reckless? Don’t talk nonsense like a dog . This bastard . Let’s see how long you can bluff . ”
Park Junu moved his hand and set the rules .
[The rules set are ‘winner-takes-all’, ‘delete character’, and ‘captain battle’ . ]
The first two rules were the same as before . The new addition was the ‘captain battle . ’ The rules of a captain battle were simple . Each team had a representative who would come out and fight . The winner would remain and face the next representative . This would be repeated until there were no more representatives left in one team .
[Would you like to accept?]
A notification window appeared in front of Hyeonu . Hyeonu’s hands never stopped moving .
[Yes . ]
In any case, this was a scenario he made . He didn’t know Park Junu, but he knew humans like Park Junu well .
‘I have to step on them two or three times to stop them from climbing anymore . ’
[Please determine who will participate in the duel . ]
“I will go out alone . ”
“Shan, Gain, and Park Junu . ”
[The number of participants who will participate in the duel have been determined . ]
[Gang Hyeonu VS Park Junu, Shan, and Gain]
“This time I’ll make you shut up . ”
“Didn’t I say that? It doesn’t matter how cool I am . I don’t think it is good to copy me . ” Hyeonu’s words stabbed at Park Junu’s heart right till the end .
[Please set the order of each team . ]
“The order will be Gain, Shan, and then me,” Park Junu informed Gain and Shan .
Gain and Shan’s expressions became very serious at Park Junu’s words .
Mason asked, “Hyung, is this really okay?”
“Don’t worry . This is enough,” Hyeonu gestured to Mason who was worried about him . Mason was sorry for not participating in the duel .
[The order for each team to fight has been set . ]
[1st Showdown]
[Player ‘Gang Hyeonu’ VS Player ‘Gain’]
The determined Gain and Gang Hyeonu stepped forward respectively . A dome-shaped sphere was created around them .