Chapter 216
Chapter 216
‘It’s a bit better than usual . Is it because I think it’s the last time?’
After the stream, Hyeonu slowly walked to Yuri . The reaction was better than he thought, so he was more excited about the stream today .
“Yuri, you worked hard . ”
“No, it wasn’t hard work . I had fun as well . ”
“Really? Then I’m glad . Practice hard on what I told you, okay? I’m not talking as Yeongchan’s friend but as Streamer Alley Leader . ” Hyeonu spoke to Yuri with a serious attitude .
Yuri responded with a serious expression, “I understand, Alley Leader!”
“I’m joking . Just this is enough . It isn’t that difficult . It will be ready soon . ” As he spoke, Hyeonu pointed his right index finger at the sky . Black sword energy repeatedly filled Hyeonu’s finger and then disappeared .
“Wow…!!” An exclamation of admiration burst out from Yuri’s mouth .
She was so surprised because she tried it out herself .
‘Is it possible?’
She wasn’t confident that she could gather her divine power so quickly . On the other hand, a strange will to live up to Hyeonu’s expectations started to take hold within her .
“I understand . I’ll try to be more natural next time,” Yuri responded vigorously .
Hyeonu gave a warm smile at the sight . It would’ve been nice if he had a younger sister like this . Hyeonu didn’t understand why Yeongchan kept treating Yuri like that .
‘I’m also treated like his little sister . . . ’
“Yes, work hard . ”
***
-To Gang Junggu: Brother, what is the current situation?
Hyeonu separated from Yuri and ran straight to the Balder Mountains instead of ending the connection with Arena . He didn’t have time to sit back and rest . He needed visible results within a week . This would allow him to unveil the main scenario in the stream .
‘They must still be struggling . . . ’
Level, items, and skills—there was nothing that could be raised easily . Still, the one that could have the most dramatic chance was a player’s items . Attack power was changed if just one unique-rated item was worn . 10 minutes after Hyeonu sent the whisper, a reply arrived from Gang Junggu .
-From Gang Junggu: I’m sorry . I was in combat and couldn’t answer . Right now, it is similar to before . Still, they’re getting used to it, and it is becoming better than before . We should be able to build a camp if more guild members gather .
‘The situation is better than I thought . . . ’
Nevertheless, it was lacking . Hyeonu couldn’t conceal his feelings . Compared to his expectations of New World, the current situation wasn’t good enough .
-To Gang Junggu: What about the other side? Kowloon or . . .
Before Hyeonu had finished his whisper, Gang Junggu interrupted .
-From Gang Junggu: Kowloon? The eight people of Kowloon are gathered here, but their situation still isn’t similar to ours . These eight people aren’t the problem . It is that the other guild members can’t keep up with them .
-To Gang Junggu: What else? What about Reina and Mascherano?
-From Gang Junggu: It is a bit strange . I’m certain they’ve formed an alliance . Professional teams might have the quality, but they are lacking in numbers . So they often make this choice .
This was the case .
‘After the fifth main scenario, they got on the same boat for the sixth main scenario . ’
It was an understandable judgment . The two of them might have a close friendship, but it seemed that the club’s front desk had an influence . The situation was just right, so an alliance between the two clubs was a natural choice . In any case, there were two Arena Week tickets assigned to the North America League . It was impossible for Red Bull America and New York Warriors to gain an overwhelming lead in the main scenario .
So it was natural to choose to fight together instead of guarding against each other . Just then, an idea passed through Hyeonu’s mind . ‘Alliance . . . Yes!’
Hyeonu smiled and spoke to Gang Junggu .
-To Gang Junggu: Brother, I have one more thing to ask .
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-From Gang Junggu: What is it? Tell me quickly . I’ll listen to you . Who should I bury?
Hyeonu was creeped out by Gang Junggu’s playful words and touched the back of his neck with his right hand .
-To Gang Junggu: It isn’t like that . Please gather the other three . The time . . . Two hours . Two hours later, gather at the entrance of the Balder Mountains .
-From Gang Junggu: I understand . Two hours later . . .
There was a bright smile on Hyeonu’s face, but his eyes were glowing like those of a hyena that had found its prey .
“Why did Alley Leader gather us together? Do you know the reason?” Liu Shei stared at Mascherano with a look of great annoyance .
It should’ve made him feel bad, but Mascherano replied with a smile on his face, “I don’t know either . Even so, it must be about the main scenario if he called us . ”
Then Mascherano turned his head . His gaze was directed at Gang Junggu who was absorbed in whispering to someone . Mascherano opened his mouth and asked, “Shouldn’t you be smiling or, at the very least, be expressionless?”
“What?”
“You’re here . You have to manage your facial expressions . Smile!” Mascherano gestured to Gang Junggu using his chin and then smiled exaggeratedly to Liu Shei .
“How do you see this Liu Shei . . . ”
Liu Shei was about to yell at Mascherano, but Gang Junggu finally appeared in front of them and glanced at Liu Shei .
“See this Liu Shei? What about it? What’s up? What's going on?” Gang Junggu’s expression was distorted in a very fierce manner .
Liu Shei bit on his lip and didn’t know what to say . “Nothing . What does Alley Leader want to talk to us about today? We were discussing this topic, Gang Junggu . ”
“Really? You will know soon . He will come in a little bit . He said he’s arriving . ” Gang Junggu placed an arm around Liu Shei’s shoulder .
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He didn’t see that Liu Shei’s face had stiffened .
“He’s here . ” The silent Reina opened her mouth for the first time .
“I’m sorry for the delay!” Hyeonu appeared the moment his name was mentioned . It was just like the saying, ‘speak of the devil’ .
“You’re not late . There are still five minutes left in the two hours we agreed upon . ”
“That’s right . Rather, you came quickly . You must’ve come from a far distance . ”
Gang Junggu and Mascherano welcomed Hyeonu . Liu Shei, however, still had a stiff expression . Meanwhile, Reina’s lips were tightly shut, and she didn’t say anything . She just gave a small nod as a greeting .
“I’m late because I gathered all the busy people and came last . ” Hyeonu looked around at each of them .
The first one was Gang Junggu, and once he made eye contact with the last one, Reina, Hyeonu opened his mouth to speak . “I will get to the main point . I know you’re all busy trying to attack the Balder Mountains . I will make things bigger . ”
“What do you mean? Do you mean passing on information to other guilds? Behemoth?” Mascherano questioned it because he didn’t understand Hyeonu’s words .
The other three people didn’t say anything, but they obviously felt the same judging from their nodding .
“Of course not . The way I will open it up is by using ‘multi-level’,” Hyeonu replied .
“Multi-level?” Reina asked .
Based on Reina’s knowledge, ‘multi-level’ was a sales method with a pyramid-like distribution structure .
‘What does that have to do with the current situation?’ She couldn’t connect the main scenario with the multi-level method no matter how she thought about it .
“It’s simple . The four people gathered here and Rain who didn’t come—the five of us are at the top of the pyramid . We will attract other guilds like an octopus, but we won’t provide accurate information . There is something somewhere in the Balder Mountains . Only these nuances will be spoken, but they will have to share their maps,” Hyeonu stated .
Upon hearing Hyeonu’s words, everyone had a blank look like they had been hit by a hammer . They only thought about holding onto the information and hiding it . They had never thought of sprinkling it in pieces to gain benefits like this .
“This should be conveyed precisely to Rain . In any case, do you have any questions?” Hyeonu turned his head from left to right and then from right to left . “No one has any questions? Then we will go back to our spots . Shouldn’t we go ahead with the main scenario?”
Hyeonu was about to leave when Reina raised her hand . “Are there any restrictions on the guild recruitment?”
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“It doesn’t matter as long as they have the ability . Just . . . Aren’t there many places that are like fat pigs raised on a lot of food? It is no use gathering from places that are about to die of starvation or places that haven’t ripened yet,” Hyeonu explained it to Reina in a gentle manner .
Those who weren’t capable were of no use in the Balder Mountains . There were other fields as well, but the Balder Mountains were particularly severe . It felt similar to the early days of Arena when players who only hit animals and beasts started hunting orcs and lizardmen in earnest .
There was a rapid rise in difficulty .
“This is just my prediction, but the Balder Mountains will be a turning point for the players who are real rankers and players who just follow the pattern . It will also be one for those who don’t have the skills but cover it up with money . Players have to pass a certain standard to survive here in the Balder Mountains . ” Hyeonu paused for a moment before speaking again . “We are going to suck on the backs of those who survive . This is how to survive in Arena . Then I will end it here for today . ”
Hyeonu disappeared from the Balder Mountains after completing his remarks .
***
Hyeonu entered deep into the Balder Mountains while those left behind logged out . They grabbed their smartphones, computers, or laptops . All four of them started getting in touch with others . Between those with whom they had a distant relationship or a good relationship, their main goal was naturally to invite those who were closer to them . This was the only way they could avoid suspicion . In short, they were going to call someone they could eat up .
‘I have to find my prey first,’ the intelligent-looking Mascherano thought before picking up his smartphone .
It rang for a brief moment before a male voice was heard .
“Hello?”
-Hello? Mascherano?
“It has been a while, Jinyong Kim . ”
Kim Jinyong, JT Telecom’s captain and oldest brother—this was the prey Mascherano decided on . JT Telecom—this team was both prey and a gift to Alley Leader .
“I’ve brought you a very good offer . Would you like to hear it?” Mascherano spoke in a very sweet voice . It was truly the devil’s temptation .
-A good offer is always welcome . What do you want to talk about?
The prey asked for the bait .