Chapter 175
Chapter 175
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‘The time to enter the bathroom was different from the time to leave’—this was an expression that described how a person’s mind changed with the circumstances . It was just like a certain someone right now .
[Player ‘Gang Hyeonu’ has won . ]
‘I’m finally ranked second . . . ’ Hyeonu was thrilled when he saw the message window in front of him . Now, he would be done if he won one more time . The destination was right in front of him . Previously, he had been angry that Teika’s ranking had fallen . Yet now that he actually got to second place, he couldn’t remember this small thing . He was just happy to be ranked second .
“You worked hard . ” Hyeonu approached Teika and reached out a hand .
Teika held Hyeonu’s hand and said, “As expected, you’re too strong . Lately, everything has been so typical that it has lost freshness and originality . Now many people are helping me break out from that . ”
Despite his defeat, Teika didn’t look upset or angry at all . On the contrary, he was smiling . He seemed to find the situation very interesting . This was slightly incomprehensible for Hyeonu .
‘Isn’t it normal to feel bad when losing?’ Hyeonu shook his head a bit . “You dropped so many rankings . I’m sorry about this, but what can I do?”
“Well, my ranking will be able to rise again soon . However, Rain is truly strong . He is the player who has become the most different after his third class advancement . ”
“Really? Nevertheless, I’m not too worried . I’m a lot stronger . ”
Teika laughed at Hyeonu’s confident answer . “I think so as well . I’m just telling you to be careful . ”
“I will accept your concerns . Then I’ll be going now . ” Hyeonu’s figure soon disappeared .
Teika’s expression changed once he was alone . It was like a cloud that had risen into the sky came back down . Instead, he raised his eyebrows . His eyes—which were curved in a crescent shape—returned to normal, filling up with a fiery expression . Teika transformed from a cheerful person into the incarnation of competitive desire .
“From today, the goal is Alley Leader . ”
The heart of the sovereign who had lost his passion started to beat strongly again .
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Hyeonu returned to his own arena and started to brag to the viewers . “Everyone, did you see it? I beat Teika and reached second in the rankings . ”
“Uhu, huhuhu!” He let out a strange smile .
-It is obviously true, but why do I hate to see it?
-I hope he loses to Rain .
-It’s even sadder because there is no possibility of that .
-If he wins, the stream will be over . ㅠ ㅠ
-Alley Leader shouldn’t lose, but he can’t win .
The viewers were in a dilemma . Alley Leader shouldn’t be defeated . He was an undefeated icon and their idol . Their idol had to remain invincible . The problem was that Alley Leader was currently ranked second . As long as Rain didn’t run away, the two men’s ranking battle was confirmed . Alley Leader would be ranked first if he beat Rain . Then the stream would end there .
They expected the stream to last for a long time today, but it had only been a bit over six hours . It wasn’t much different from the usual .
“I won’t lose . No, I can’t lose,” Hyeonu said . He stuck out one leg in an arrogant manner while stating, “How can I lose?”
-Hah . . .
-Your talent is an enemy, an enemy .
-The saddest thing is that I can’t refute it .
“Shall we watch Rain’s video together until the next match? Out of courtesy, I should do some preparation . Even so, I will win . ”
Hyeonu turned to World and entered Rain’s channel . He then played back the most recent video which was of last week’s ranking battle . Shortly after the video was played, a sound emerged from Hyeonu’s mouth, “Umm . . . ”
‘Strong . ’
Rain was strong . He was obviously stronger than Teika . Rain’s opponent was noticeably perplexed every time Rain wielded his sword . The opponent was unable to take the attacks and was soon defeated by Rain, who used his skills one after another .
-Rain is this strong . . . ?
-The opponent was 15th in the rankings . . . Yet he lost in vain .
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-Honestly, Alley Leader seems stronger?
-Didn’t he just win against Teika?
In the eyes of the audience, Rain was strong . However, that was it . After all, the viewers were already familiar with Hyeonu . There was no reason for them to be insanely surprised by Rain’s video when they had just watched Alley Leader’s overwhelming win against Teika, who had been ranked first .
‘To think the viewers are like this . . . ’
Rather, it was the confident Hyeonu who was flustered . Underneath his mask, Hyeonu’s face burned, and he hurriedly quit World .
“He is strong enough . Um . . . Very strong . He deserves to be ranked first . ”
-The second place’s evaluation of the first place .
-He seems more like a commentator instead of the person who is second in the rankings .
-Commentary from the perspective of a real observer . ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
Hyeonu chatted with the viewers for a long while . When he saw a message appear in front of him, he couldn’t help making a silly sound, “Eh?”
[An event quest has been created . ]
[Undefeated Sovereign]
[For the first time in the arena, the last trial is being given to you, who have never lost, as you challenge the king’s position .
Rating: S
Conditions: Win the battle against the opponent 0/1
Rewards: Title, skill book . ]
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‘A quest?’ Hyeonu looked closely at the quest window that appeared in front of him .
He remembered receiving a quest a few months ago . It was his first day of streaming . The quest had occurred on the day he challenged a 100 winning streak in the Arena and he was on his 99th victory . Since then, it hadn’t appeared at all, and he had forgotten its existence .
“Everyone, it has been a long time . An arena quest has appeared,” Hyeonu explained to the viewers why he was surprised . “It is similar to the last time . If I win the next ranking battle, I will receive a title . ”
-Wow, what are the conditions for it to appear?
-An arena quest that other streamers will never see in their lifetimes . . .
-By the way, how many arena titles does he have? Isn’t it given at the end of the season?
-I know that those who are 1st to 9th in the rankings are provided options .
“The condition for it to occur is to challenge the top ranking while being undefeated . To be exact, being the undefeated first ranked player is the condition for completing the quest . ”
It was different from the actual conditions, but it meant the same thing . The next opponent Hyeonu would meet was Rain, who was first in the rankings . Hyeonu also hadn’t lost at all .
-It is a quest that I didn’t know about .
-I don’t think there is anyone else who can win 100 matches in a row?
-In the new season, there will be kids who will be challenging it . Even if it is a new season, the rankings of the previous season will be reflected anyway . So it will be no different from what it is now .
The viewers were amazed by the arena quest that appeared once again while reconsidering Alley Leader’s achievement . He was a streamer who had done all sorts of things that no one else had ever done . There were no large forces, guilds, or clubs behind him . Alley Leader was alone .
This was also a dream for the viewers . The viewers dreamed of climbing to the throne with their bare hands . It was something everyone dreamed about doing just once . This became a reality through Alley Leader .
-I also believe in Alley Leader .
-If we don’t give gold coins here, then where will we give it?
-Alley Leader is the Best Best Best has gifted you 77 gold coins .
-Leader Groupie has gifted you 999 gold coins .
-First Place on the Throne has gifted you 777 gold coins .
‘What? Gold coins suddenly flew out?’
Hyeonu smiled at the gold coins that burst out like fireworks at a fireworks festival . Still, it was only for a moment . Hyeonu was just delighted . Gold coins were money . He didn’t know why, but he was accumulating money right now . So, he should like it .
“Ohhhhh! Thank you for the gold coins . Thank you . It is thanks to all of you that I’ve been able to stream until this far . ” Hyeonu bowed to the viewers . This was the minimum courtesy that Hyeonu could show to the viewers who gave him gold coins .
-Say Hello has gifted you 99 gold coins .
-Bow Down to 100 Gold Coins has gifted you 100 gold coins .
Some viewers gave gold coins to greet Hyeonu .
‘How about it? Just give me gold coins . . . ’
“Oh, my . 100 gold coins are like this . Then think about 10,000 gold coins . Thank you very much . ”
Hyeonu was just feeling the joy of his soaring bankbook balance when something ruined Hyeonu’s mood .
“Eh?”
The surrounding landscapes started to change . This wasn’t his original arena but the arena he was moved to for ranking battles .
‘No! Why is it matched in just 10 minutes?!’ Hyeonu inwardly screamed with resentment . Why now? So why was the matching finished so quickly?
‘The gold coins were exploding!!!’
The gold coins were finally flowing . Hyeonu’s stream didn’t always have bursts of gold coins . Sometimes it started with a person gifting gold, or it would burst for no reason like now . The important thing was that this moment of golden coins didn’t come often . If he couldn’t grab the opportunity when it came, then it was no different from wasting it . For this reason, Hyeonu’s expression behind the mask was like he was chewing on poo .
Rain, who wasn’t aware of Hyeonu’s condition, greeted Hyeonu politely, “Hello, I am Rain . ”
Excited to finally compete with Alley Leader, Rain had a slightly flushed face .
Hyeonu spoke in a low, cold voice toward Rain, “I am Alley Leader . Let’s get rid of the nonsense and fight quickly . ”
A bomb dropped on Rain .
TL Note: I previously made an announcement about how the publisher/author made some changes and deletions to GM Jung Dahui's sections in the early chapters of the novel . There was a section about Jung Dahui in this chapter but it doesn't make sense after the parts in the earlier chapters have been changed/deleted . Therefore, I've removed it from this chapter but I've added it under the spoiler button if anyone still wants to read it .