Chapter 15
[Symbol of the Meadow]
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[-A badge given by Fighter Daken to anyone who shows phenomenal skills . Contains the unique fighting energy of the Meadow Wolf Tribe .
Rating: Unique
Restrictions: Acknowledged by Dakan .
Effect: Strength +100, Physique +50, fighting energy is generated when worn .
Fighting Energy: All stats increase when you enter combat . Additional stats will be given when fighting strong opponents . The opponent’s stats will decrease when fighting against a weaker opponent . Remaining stat points can’t be added to it . ]
“Kiaaaah!!!” Hyeonu opened his mouth and cheered . The eyes of the many people in the auction house were drawn to Hyeonu . Hyeonu didn’t care about them though . No, he couldn’t care about them . A unique necklace following a unique skill . . .
Additionally, there was the effect of generating a special stat . He was happy with the successive jackpots .
“Look at him . Isn’t it him?”
“It seems like it? The traffic light . ”
“There are rumors that he is crazy . They are right . ”
“Wasn’t he fine in the video?”
People all over the auction house were smiling at Hyeonu .
“I want to go crazy if I could get that much control . ”
“Me too . Wow, did you see it? Stabbing, avoiding, and then . . . I wet my pants a bit . Truly . ”
People talked about Hyeonu’s video . Hyeonu had fantastic moves . They were treasures that anyone who played Arena wanted to have at least once .
“Should I take a photo and put it up?”
“Hey, take a shot quickly . Quickly . ”
In one corner of the auction house, people were giggling when they saw Hyeonu . There were those who wanted to post photos of him to the Arena communities . Hyeonu was doing unintended publicity . It was also publicity that would have a remarkable effect .
Hyeonu’s joy continued . It was due to the message that all of Hyeonu’s items in the auction house had been sold . “5,100 gold . ”
He had 5,100 gold and 5,000 gold was a reasonable price for a level 30 unique weapon . There were many weapons, but they weren’t at an appropriate level . However, there was something Hyeonu didn’t know . Currently, Hyeonu had two unique items and the Symbol of the Meadow . His strength and physique stats were very different from a typical level 30 player . Compared to other players, he was similar to a level 60 warrior . Hyeonu prioritized certain things before searching for them .
‘The first priority is unconditional damage . ’
The defense penetrating option didn’t hold much merit for Hyeonu, particularly those attached to low-level items . However, 5,000 gold was too shabby to buy items similar to the unique items Hyeonu currently had . Unique items with such options cost at least a few hundred thousand gold .
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This was equivalent to billions in real-life cash . Stat generation and stat conversion—they were effects with that much value .
“Eh?”
Hyeonu scoured the items listed in the unified auction house for a long time before finding something . The price was just right at 5,000 gold . Hyeonu purchased it immediately without worrying too much . It would be a loss if anyone else bought it first .
[Dwarf’s Sword]
[-Made by the Golden Hammer dwarves, said to be the best among the dwarves . It hasn’t been magically processed, but is a treasure in itself .
Rating: Unique
Restrictions: More than 200 strength, 150 physique .
Durability: 1500/1500
Attack: 700
Effect: The durability won’t wear out easily . ]
The equipment effects were exceedingly simple . The damage was just ridiculously high . There were no other options . Therefore, the price was very low . Other people wouldn’t have a defense penetrating skill like Hyeonu . Therefore, they desperately wanted a defense penetration option . Such items didn’t have a low price .
“I think I got it for a very cheap price . ”
Hyeonu was satisfied .
‘I don’t know who sold it, but I’ll use it well . ’
The 5,000 gold meant it was an item to be desired . No, the 5,000 gold made it a bargain . It might not have the defense penetration option, but it was a weapon worth at least 10,000 gold .
‘If I sell it later, won’t I get 5,000 gold profit?’
Hyeonu might’ve used all the gold he had earned, but he could happily leave the unified auction house after buying the weapon .
After Hyeonu left the unified auction house, there was a commotion in one side of the unified auction house .
“Shiiiiit!!! Where did it go?”
Cheron, master of the Black Skull Guild, normally used the integrated auction house when paying the upper ranks . For example, Item A had a real price of less than 3 gold . However, a top player would raise the price to 1,000 gold, and he would buy it . This time, many coincidences overlapped, and the unique weapon he needed was used as a kickback .
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Obviously, there were no major problems . This was because immediate feedback was possible through whispers . The problem occurred after it was placed on the auction house . Someone used the gap to snatch Cheron’s sword . Cheron’s anger soared all the way to the top .
‘How did that person get it . . . ’
“Find the person who bought it right now! Right now!” Cheron yelled angrily .
He needed a target to vent his anger .
Hyeonu did a final check before leaving for the next hunting ground . His stats had changed due to the item changing . He needed to know his exact condition .
“Status Window . ”
[Status Window]
[Character Name: Gang Hyeonu
Level: 32
Class: Warrior
Title: Warrior Acknowledged by Khan .
Stats: Strength: 65 (+153) Agility: 70 (+43) Physique: 50 (+100) Magic Power: 40 Fighting Energy: 0 (+50)
Remaining stat points: 0]
“Good . It is much better than the previous time I checked at level 32 . ”
Hyeonu was satisfied with his current condition . It only took him one week to reach this point . He also had three unique items, of which he had only bought one .
‘I have one unique skill and one rare one . ’
“Do I still have too few skills?”
The quality of the skills were good, but the number was too small . Now that his magic power stats were low, it would be hard to use a magic power unless there was a correction skill .
‘I need more skills . . . ’
“Yes, I’ll clear it now . ”
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Hyeonu decided to clear the quest he received from Khan . The skill given by Lebron, hailed as the best knight of the empire, definitely wouldn’t be ordinary
“Then I’m going . ”
‘How much is the system’s return scroll?’
Upon arriving in Yusma, Hyeonu immediately moved to a huge mansion . The mansion was bustling with all types of people . Some of them were NPCs associated with the mansion . The rest were players trying to progress on quests related to the mansion .
Hyeonu proudly headed to the entrance of the mansion . Of course, a guard NPC blocked Hyeonu’s way .
“I was recommended by Khan . ” Hyeonu showed the gold coin to the guard .
The guard examined it closely before responding politely to Hyeonu, “If you go to the tourney hall over there, the duke will be present . ”
Hyeonu quickly moved to where the guard pointed . The moment that Hyeonu left, the scouts hiding everywhere started to work .
“A person meeting the duke has been encountered . ”
“Discovered a suspect doing the main scenario . ”
“Found someone suspicious . ”
They communicated the situation using their own code . Yet their goal was all the same—to pass on the message that a player had appeared to meet with Lebron .
Hyeonu showed the gold coin multiple times on his way to his destination . It was because every soldier Hyeonu met asked where he was going . They were being faithful to their duty, but he couldn’t help but be annoyed . How many times would he be stopped and have to show the coin? The NPCs were so blatant that the players couldn’t help noticing .
“I am that person’s colleague . Oh, show you what?”
“Please show the evidence . If you can’t show it, then you can’t go further . ”
Once they noticed Hyeonu was going to meet Lebron, they approached Hyeonu or chased him secretly . Of course, the soldiers didn’t let them pass . Hyeonu finally passed through the road of hardship and arrived . A man, who wasn’t very tall and had brown hair, was sitting in the tourney hall .
Before Hyeonu could speak, Lebron opened his mouth, “You are the one recommended by Khan?”
Hyeonu bowed to Lebron, who was no less daunting than Raccoon . It felt like he had to do it .
“Yes, I am Gang Hyeonu . ”
“You look a bit like a footman . Your level must be good enough if Khan recommended you . ”
“No, Khan just gave me a high assessment . ”
At Hyeonu’s humility, Lebron pulled out a wooden sword from one side of the tourney hall . “Would you like to try it?”
Hyeonu was about to refuse when Lebron continued, “I promised to give one skill to those who bring me the gold coin . ”
‘What are these words? Will he give me something better if he likes me?’
At that moment, the quest was updated .
[The quest has been updated . ]
[Rating: E -> D+
The reward depends on Lebron’s satisfaction . ]
‘Damn, I have to fight every time I meet a monster . ’
Hyeonu was forced to give a positive answer, “Okay . I am willing to accept . ”
‘At least the labor costs will be paid . A unique skill . . . ’
Since Hyeonu was forced to go all out, he decided to get the most he could get out of it .
“If Lebron really likes me, can I get two skills?”
At first glance, it was a very straightforward and rude remark . However, Lebron had a typical warrior’s spirit and was different . Lebron accepted Hyeonu’s words, “Okay . I’ll give you a high evaluation just for that attitude . If I’m satisfied with your talent, even two or three won’t be a problem .
‘Since it is like this, I just have to do my best . ’
A thought suddenly came to Hyeonu . He realized that he couldn’t remember watching any videos containing Lebron .
‘If this is recorded . . . ? Won’t Yeongchan love it?’
“Then come and hit me . I think it is enough for me to be like a tree during our spar . Still, you shouldn’t underestimate me . I'll use strengthening magic . You can get really hurt . It may even be painful enough to die . ”
Hyeonu ignored Lebron’s words and stepped back carefully . Lebron slowly stretched out his wooden sword when he noticed Hyeonu had moved back . Hyeonu saw Lebron’s posture and also took a unique stance with his longsword on his shoulder .
“Ohu? That posture is quite unique . I don’t remember seeing anyone serious with such an arrogant posture . ”
Hyeonu responded to Lebron’s remark, “I am the exception . I’ll prove it from now on . ”
Hyeonu summoned Tang-E and buffed up . This wasn’t a good opponent to draw things out with for a long time .
It was best to be short and bold, showing off everything he could do .
Lebron smiled at Hyeonu . “Then come at me first . ”