Chapter 54
[Memories of Murder]
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[-Gauntlets used by murderers in the Age of Mythology . They are thin enough to be mistaken for gloves at first . The white gloves have been stained red with numerous types of blood .
Rating: Unique
Restrictions: More than 400 strength, 400 agility, and 100 victories in PvP .
Durability: 1500/1500
Attack Power: 2000
Defense: 650
Effect: Physique and magic power will recover by 5% of the damage dealt to monster (includes players and NPCs) . ‘Mindset of a Murderer’ can be used .
Mindset of a Murderer: In a battle for your life, all stats are increased by as much as 15% . ]
‘There’s nothing more to hope for . ’
These thin red gloves were truly a specialist item to fight against giant creatures . Of course, the gauntlets’ attack power wasn’t applied because Hyeonu wasn’t a monk or fighter like Kim Seokjung, but defense was applied . The 650 defense was similar to the total defense of the Black Jaguar set that Hyeonu wore .
‘It is really good . ’
Hyeonu was happy to see the gauntlets . He felt that his choice was right .
‘Now I just need to level up . ’
“Brother, do you want to hunt with me again?” Hyeonu asked Kim Seokjung .
“Hunting? Good . ” Kim Seokjung happily accepted the suggestion .
This started their battle against the demonic goblins .
In the past, demon goblins had appeared in the great canyon . There were monsters who pledged allegiance to the demons, one of which were the goblins of the Hejin Mountains . Compared to the different races in the mountains, they gave everything to the demons for the future of the race . As a result, they didn’t have the powerful physical abilities that other races possessed, but they were intelligent and could use magic power . They became an imposing ruling race that occupied part of the Hejin Mountains .
“Kuaack!” A demonic goblin fell .
It had inserted a dagger in Kim Seokjung’s body, but in return, it received a hole in the head . Full of divine power, Kim Seokjung’s fists were like a weapon in themselves .
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[A demonic goblin has been killed . ]
[Experience has been acquired . ]
During his hunt with Hyeonu, Kim Seokjung was actually feeling dubious about something . He didn’t question Hyeonu’s skills . After all, their past hunt in Brigs, Hyeonu’s live stream, and his other videos fully validated his skills . Rather, Kim Seokjung questioned if Hyeonu could fight in the Devil’s Valley .
Arena was a fighting game, not an RPG game . Factors like one’s level and items couldn’t be ignored . However, Hyeonu’s items were far more superior than he thought . The damage Hyeonu dealt was also very good due to his skills, which could be called fraudulent . The most fraudulent thing of all . . .
“Little brother, your pet is wonderful . He is better than a decent priest . ”
It was Tang-E .
“His buffs are good, and his heals are terrifying . Additionally, one blow from his magic can cause the goblins to freeze up . ”
It was as Kim Seokjung said . In a way, it was Tang-E who had the most overpowered specs . His buffs, heals, and magic were enough to hit the cheeks of the same-level priests . Due to his high stats, he could even be used as a shield in cases of emergency . This was the almighty Tang-E .
“Hehe, Master dude . Do you understand now? I am so good . ”
Excited by Kim Seokjung’s praise, Tang-E climbed onto Hyeonu’s head and started dancing . One, two, cha cha cha, three, two, cha cha cha . . . They were dazzling steps .
“Come here . ”
Then right at the moment when Hyeonu gave that order with a sullen expression, Tang-E came back down .
“Little brother, why would you do that to this cute kid? It’s cute . ”
In Kim Seokjung’s eyes, Tang-E was cute .
“Ah, run!!!” Hyeonu and Kim Seokjung were fleeing frantically . Demonic goblins were chasing them from behind . The demonic goblins were over 20 in number . The hunting had gone so well that Hyeonu’s party ventured deep into the Devil’s Valley .
They were greeted by two demonic goblins . Then it happened the moment they headed toward the demonic goblins . The two demonic goblins blew flutes . Then many demonic goblins emerged from everywhere in the valley . Hyeonu and Kim Seokjung continued to run, unaware that they were being driven toward somewhere . As a result, they found themselves facing a huge cliff .
“Little brother, what should we do?”
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“Don't worry . I can cut them down by half before starting . ”
Hyeonu was going to use the Fire Breath attached to the Desert Dragon’s Essence he had gained from killing the desert dragon . The demonic goblins didn’t know this and ran forth excitedly with the idea that they had succeeded in driving Hyeonu and Kim Seokjung to their desired place .
‘Fire Breath . ’
Powerful flames greeted the demonic goblins . Flames emerged from the magic circle that appeared in the air and started to burn the demonic goblins .
“Kuaack, so hot!!”
“Ack!”
The valley was filled with the unpleasant smell of burning skin . There were only half a dozen demonic goblins that survived .
“This is enough for us to kill . ” Kim Seokjung was buffed by Tang-E, then he jumped in amongst the demonic goblins .
Hyeonu didn’t just watch . He immediately swung his longsword toward the demonic goblins . A long, moon-shaped sword energy emerged from Hyeonu’s longsword and cut through the air . The heads of two demonic goblins, aiming daggers at Kim Seokjung’s back, were cut off .
“Thank you, Brother!” Kim Seokjung raised a thumb to Hyeonu . He was a very pleasant man .
‘He is good, steady . It’s nice . ’
The battle was quickly over . The combination of Tang-E, Hyeonu, and Kim Seokjung was excellent . It wasn’t hard work to eliminate the few remaining goblins .
[A demonic goblin has been killed . ]
[Experience has been acquired . ]
[You have leveled up . ]
[All health and magic power have been restored . ]
‘I’m now level 100 . ’
For most players, level 100 was a turning point . The second class change—it was an opportunity to find a new class or strengthen their current class . However, this didn’t mean much to Hyeonu . He had already changed to a rare class, Knight of Keon . So, wasn’t this just him getting a step closer to rankers? It wasn’t enough though .
‘I have to be at least level 110 by Friday . ’
There was no significant change at level 110, but it was a type of goal for Hyeonu . It was like a leash that tightened to prevent him from relaxing .
“This is enough hunting for today, Brother . ” Hyeonu suggested to Kim Seokjung to return to camp .
“Yes, little brother . I’ve hunted enough for today . ”
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There were many words to describe Ket—‘the Pioneer Guild’s leader’, ‘eccentric’, ‘a fourth-generation chaebol’ . Ket’s full name was Ket Porsche . He was a direct descendant of Ferdinand Porsche, the company’s founder . Then Ket visited New York . To be exact, he visited Nike Management .
“It has been a while, Jamie . Your face looks pretty good . ” Ket gave a greeting and reached out a hand to Jamie .
Jamie grabbed Ket’s hand . “Do you think my face is more handsome than the last time we met? I’ve been so busy these days that I thought I became thinner . ”
“Then Jamie, you should keep being busy . That way you can keep this handsome face . ”
“Haha, let’s stop joking around . You can here for a reason, right?”
Ket nodded . Jamie was right . Ket visited Nike due to Alley Leader . “I want to put an advertisement in . I want to be a supporter . ”
“Ket, is this what you’re thinking? Or is it Porsche’s opinion?” Jamie was keen on the idea .
Was it a deal with a fourth-generation chaebol or was this a proposal from the business group? He made a smile that concealed his sharpness .
“The sponsorship is my idea but it is because it is a company-wide decision that I’m here now . The video of Masked Fighting King . The advertisement will be played for 15 seconds before the video starts . It can’t be skipped . The amount is whatever you want . How about it?” Ket replied in a leisurely manner .
Rather, the dagger was turned to Jamie . His terms had already been set . So what was Nike and Alley Leader’s opinion?
“Everything is up to him to decide . We are just the primary filter,” Jamie said . Then he stopped talking and took a sip of water .
In contrast, Ket frowned slightly . ‘So his decision is also important . . . ’
It was a slightly different development than he expected . Jamie continued speaking, “If it is Porsche, then he will probably accept . Alley Leader isn’t as particular as you might think . ”
He stood up and said, “Congratulations in advance on becoming his new sponsor . ”
“I hope so . ”
“Kale, it has been a while . ”
Hyeonu went out for the first time in a while . He had an appointment with Kale and Jamie . Finally, the day had arrived for them to bring Masked Fighting King into the world .
“I thought you only played Arena all day, but your body looks better than before, Mister Gang . ” Kale’s words weren’t insincere . Hyeonu had been caught by Yeongchan, from whom he steadily received personal training . There were many reasons why Hyeonu continued doing it, but the biggest reason was because Hyeonu felt it too . Since he started exercising, he became more focused in Arena and his health improved .
“Ah, this is my boss . He is Jamie Moore,” Kale introduced the tall Caucasian man standing behind him .
“Hello, Alley Leader . I am Jamie Moore . ” Jamie shook hands with Hyeonu . This was the first time he had met Hyeonu . Ironically, he met Ket—who volunteered to sponsor Hyeonu—first, instead of Hyeonu who could be considered his client .
“Hello . I am Gang Hyeonu . You can call me ‘Mister Gang’ . ”
“I wanted to meet you—the protagonist of the fantasy, Alley Leader . ”
Hyeonu looked over and saw Jamie’s shining eyes . Why was Jamie looking at him with such eyes?
‘You’re a man, and I’m also a man . ’ Hyeonu shivered and shook his head as a horrifying image struck him . It wasn’t discrimination or disgust that he felt toward Jamie . He just didn’t want to be a target .
“Shall we start talking about Masked Fighting King?” Hyeonu pulled his hand away . It was in a very fast and strong manner .
‘What did I do wrong?’ Jamie wondered .
“Kale, does a handshake have any other meaning in South Korea?” Jamie whispered in Kale’s ears .
“Boss, he didn’t do that last time . . . I don’t know either . ”
It was impossible for Kale to know . Only Hyeonu knew his own mind . They told Hyeonu, “There is an advertisement offer for Masked Fighting King . ”
“Advertisement?” Hyeonu asked with a bewildered expression . Masked Fighting King was a program that hadn’t even been filmed yet . What crazy guy would advertise on such a program?
“The request came from Porsche . Do you know Ket? He knows Mister Gang very well . ”
“Ket? The Pioneer Guild’s Ket?”
“Yes, he is Ket Porsche, a major shareholder of Porsche . Didn’t you know?”
“I didn’t know . I met him, but . . . ”
“Do you want to accept it? I personally recommend accepting it . Porsche isn’t a sponsor for just anyone . ”
Hyeonu thought, ‘He said he would suggest it again the next time we met . ’
“I understand . Porsche is a world-class automotive group . There is no fool who would refuse . ”
He rejected it the other day, but this time he agreed .
‘I didn’t know it was Porsche the other day . If I had known, I would’ve said okay . ’
From there, the three of them talked about Hyeonu’s current playing style as well as the story of Masked Fighting King .
“This is this week’s roster . ” Jamie handed over a piece of paper . Hyeonu took it and checked the contents . It was the lineup he had dreamed of . All the celebrities seemed to have been brought in .
“Is this real? All these people are appearing in it?” Hyeonu was shocked as he looked between the paper and Jamie . His eyes kept blinking . No one would believe it if they saw the lineup . They would think it was a hoax . People would show this sort of reaction .
“Most of them will appear in the episode . Honestly, we didn’t expect it either . ” Jamie thought it was natural to see Hyeonu’s expression . Who would’ve imagined that all these people could be seen in a single live stream? Masked Fighting King was predicted to be a bomb from the very first episode .