Chapter 121
Chapter 121
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‘Is it here? The name seems to be correct . ’
[Choi Jisu]
Knock knock knock .
Hyeonu knocked on the door after confirming the name on his smartphone matched the name on the room .
“Who is it? Come in . ” A young voice could be heard from inside the room .
Hyeonu carefully opened the door and entered .
“Who is it?” There was a little girl who sounded as young as her voice .
“Hello? I’m called Gang Hyeonu . Um . . . Is your father here? I’m here to see your father . . . ”
The girl replied to Hyeonu with a happy expression as if nothing was going on, “He’ll be here soon . He went to the convenience store for a while . ”
“Really? By the way, what are you doing now?”
Unlike other girls her age, Choi Jisu was fiddling with a laptop . “I was wearing an Arena video . I like this type of thing . ”
“Shouldn’t someone your age like cartoons or something?”
“No, I like Arena better . ” Choi Jisu shook her head at Hyeonu’s words .
The disease that Choi Jisu was suffering from meant it was a luxury to even walk . It was painful just taking one step . Thus, all she could do was sit and watch things . It was Arena that caught Choi Jisu’s eyes . Filled with fierce battles and brilliant magic, Arena showed Choi Jisu a new world . Then ‘he’ appeared . A man who fought more magnificently than anyone else, Alley Leader—he was Choi Jisu’s idol .
At this time, someone opened the door of the hospital room and entered . It was Choi Jisu’s father, Choi Yoon . Choi Yoon finished his business as quickly as possible and returned to the hospital room for the sake of his waiting daughter . However, it wasn’t just his daughter who was waiting in the hospital room . There was someone else waiting for him . It wasn’t someone he knew . He didn’t know a young man who dressed like this .
“Who are you?” Choi Yoon opened his mouth and questioned the mysterious man .
“Are you Choi Yoon? I came here because I have something to talk to you about . Can you give me a moment?” Hyeonu, the mysterious man, said politely to Choi Yoon .
‘What is this . . . ’ Choi Yoon was dumbfounded but decided to listen to the story first . He didn’t know what this person wanted to say, but he didn’t have any money . All he had left was his precious daughter .
“Yes, if it is just a little bit . . . Jisu, wait a minute . I’ll talk to this person for a moment . ”
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Hyeonu and Choi Yoon left the hospital room . Both of them had stiff faces .
“I don’t know why you came, but I don’t have anything . ”
Hyeonu watched Choi Yoon who spoke such words . He watched with an expression that wondered what this person was saying .
“Huh? I’m not such a person,” Hyeonu said with a flustered expression .
Then it was Choi Yoon who became so flustered that he stuttered . “Th-Then why . . . ?”
“Did you not apply for Alley Leader Academy? I’m here to talk about it . ”
“What do you mean? Perhaps . . . ?”
“Yes, it is as you think . Choi Yoon has been chosen as the second student . I couldn’t help choosing such a desperate story . ”
“Thank you . Thank you . Sob . . . ” Choi Yoon fell to his knees and sobbed upon hearing Hyeonu’s words .
‘Ah, I haven’t finished speaking yet . . . ’ Hyeonu scratched his head in embarrassment as he glanced at Choi Yoon, who didn’t give him time to speak . “I’m not finished yet . . . ”
“Thank you, thank you very much . ” Choi Yoon repeatedly said thank you without listening to Hyeonu . The kneeling Choi Yoon soon stood up and glanced at Hyeonu . “It is my daughter’s wish . It is why I watched Alley Leader’s stream . Additionally, her enjoyment comes from watching me play . ”
Therefore, he desired to play a bit better . He wanted to fulfill his daughter’s wishes . The two factors combined resulted in him applying for Hyeonu’s academy .
“The result of Nike’s investigation shows that Jisu’s disease can be treated . It just costs a lot of money . Do you know this?” Hyeonu saw Choi Yoon’s expression darken and realized this person might’ve already known .
“I know this, but the cost of the surgery . . . It is ridiculously expensive . In the first place, the surgery is only available in the United States . I can’t . . . ” Choi Yoon had barely calmed down, and now he started to sob again .
“After hearing Choi Yoon’s story, a sponsor appeared . They said they will support the cost of the surgery . ”
“Really? Is that true?” Choi Yoon grabbed Hyeonu’s hand . It was unbelievable . Someone who would support the cost of the expensive surgery had appeared . Something he only saw on TV was happening to himself .
“I’m here to tell you this . The detailed schedule will be coordinated by phone and email . ”
Hyeonu felt burdened by Choi Yoon’s attitude . He hadn’t accepted Choi Yoon as a student to be treated like this . It wasn’t an intentional part of the plan for Alley Leader Academy that Hyeonu would sponsor the costs of surgery for Choi Yoon’s daughter . That was just his own mind . Yes, it was just a whim of the moment .
“Then I’ll see you next time . ”
Hyeonu exited the hospital like someone was chasing him .
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“You’re late . Did something happen?”
“I’m sorry . There was a situation . . . I ended up meeting Your Majesty separately from my master . ” Hyeonu bowed his head and paid homage to Emperor Alexander . Currently, Hyeonu was in the imperial palace . To be precise, it was in the great hall with the emperor .
“Well, it isn’t a big deal . I heard the report . Didn’t you do a great job smashing that fool?” Emperor Alexander sat on the throne and stared at Hyeonu . “I don’t know if you know, but Alkyl’s leader, Edward, is my brother—the empire’s second prince . ”
The emperor was murmuring in a low voice, but it left a deep impression in Hyeonu’s ears . “He was behind me in everything—swordsmanship, politics . He wasn’t even popular with the people of the empire . It was natural . It is the crown prince who would rise to the throne and become emperor . However, he didn’t acknowledge it . Thus, he pulled out his sword at my coronation . Then I told him—”
The emperor got up .
‘There is still such a huge difference . . . ’
Hyeonu couldn’t get up . He was now close to level 200, but in front of the emperor, he was no different from a frog in front of a snake . The emperor was right before Hyeonu’s eyes, and his expression seemed like he was really enjoying it .
“‘Take it if you want . However, it won’t be easy . ’ After that, he hid in the south and expanded his power . I tolerated it . Isn’t it interesting? There is someone who actually wants my position . ” The emperor burst out laughing . The atmosphere shook with his laughter .
He kept laughing, and Hyeonu felt like he was going to die . ‘Crazy! Isn’t he just laughing?’
“I will reward you, but it isn’t fun if I just give it to you . I know that you took a martial arts book of the East Continent . I’ll let you know where there are traces left behind by the original owner of that martial arts book . ”
[A quest has been created . ]
[The Emperor’s Gift[
[The emperor will give you a gift in exchange for entertaining him .
Rating: A
Conditions: Find traces somewhere in the Kanix Mountain 0/1
Reward: xxxx’s Journal . ]
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Hyeonu frowned when he saw the quest window in front of him and opened his mouth . The words that came out of Hyeonu’s mouth were completely unexpected to the emperor . “Your Majesty, I already have his journal . ”
That’s right . It was the book he obtained from killing Held—the journal of the master of the Mysterious Sky Demonic Art .
“Ohu? Did that happen? I see . One of the subordinates under Edward uses dark sword energy . That guy had the journal?” The emperor listened to Hyeonu and figured out the situation . It was the correct answer .
“That’s right . ”
“Then I have nothing to give . . . No, I’ll give you a title . It will be a viscount title,” the emperor said after thinking hard for a moment . He did not have any rewards for Hyeonu, but he soon came up with something—a title of nobility . Hyeonu was Lebron’s disciple, but he didn’t have a noble title .
“How many imperial contributions would I need to make if I wanted to become a viscount on my own?” Hyeonu couldn’t judge if this compensation was good or bad . The idea of whether it was worth replacing a clue for an grade quest couldn’t leave Hyeonu’s mind . Then after hearing the emperor’s answer, Hyeonu was forced to nod and judge that it was better .
“200,000 . You need 200,000 imperial contributions . That is assuming that you already have a baron title . In other words, you need a total of 300,000 contributions . Why? Is it a shame?”
Hyeonu shook his head . He would’ve been troubled if he didn’t already have the journal . The pressure given by a figure of 300,000 was that high .
‘My current contribution is roughly 40,000 . . . ’
He had to gain seven times his current amount to get the rank of viscount . Once he thought this, he realized it was better than getting a viscount title on his own .
“What about the appointment ceremony . . . ”
The emperor interrupted, “Viscount? Is it a big deal? You will be a viscount of the Yusma Empire from today . ”
[You have become a viscount of the Yusma Empire . ]
[The title ‘First to Become a Viscount’ has been created . ]
[First to Become a Viscount]
[You are the first player to become a viscount of the Yusma Empire .
The title grows when you rise in rank .
Effect: The stat ‘dignity’ is created, and the damage dealt by opponents of a lower level is reduced by 20% .
Dignity: A noble dignity that overwhelms others . The dignity stat will reduce your opponent’s stats . The weaker the opponent, the more the stats are reduced . You can gain more favors from NPCs . Remaining stat points can’t be added to it . ]
‘A stat!’ Hyeonu was astonished when he confirmed all the messages . He had predicted a ‘first’ title as it was clear that he was the first noble . Obviously, no one would be able to get 100,000 imperial contributions when even Hyeonu hadn’t acquired it . However, he hadn’t expected the effect of the title . It was the creation of the new ‘dignity’ stat . The effect was great . He would’ve jumped around if the emperor weren’t in front of him . This was good enough .
Hyeonu realized that he had to leave the great hall if he wanted to learn more about the dignity stat . “Then I’ll be going . I don’t want to take too much of Your Majesty’s busy time . ”
Hyeonu left the great hall hurriedly . The emperor just smiled .
After Hyeonu left, Choi Yoon got a call from an unknown number .
“Hello?”
-Is this Choi Yoon? I’m Yoon Jeongmin from Nike Entertainment Asia . I’m calling to talk about the streaming participation schedule and the surgery schedule .
Choi Yoon realized at once this wasn’t a dream .
-Choi Yoon-ssi? Can you hear me?
Choi Yoon couldn’t speak due to all his excited feelings . He soon calmed down and replied, “Yes, that sounds good . Please explain it . I can hear you . ”
Since then, there was a one-sided explanation from Yoon Jeongmin . How long did they talk for? Looking at the watch on his wrist, Choi Yoon stopped talking after realizing how much time had passed . ‘I’m worried about Jisu . ’
“There is no time . Can I call you back later?”
-Of course . Please call me when you are available, and I will be happy to explain it .
Choi Yoon finally asked a question . There had been one strange thing . He was a bit curious about that man . “Was it Alley Leader who came to the hospital today?
-That’s right . The man who visited the hospital today was Alley Leader .