“I leveled up, so I should distribute my stat points .
“Status window,” Hyeonu called up the status window to distribute the stats he gained from leveling up .
[Status Window]
[Character Name: Gang Hyeonu
Level: 4
Class: Beginner
Title: None
Stats: Strength: 10 (+65) Agility: 10 (+25) Physique: 10 (+50) Magic Power: 10
Remaining stat points: 20]
“Hah,” Hyeonu sighed when he saw the status window because he remembered his status window from the past . It was a pity when he thought about the various stats and titles .
‘I deleted it in vain . ’
This was a bit disappointing . Hyeonu distributed his remaining stat points . In the past, he had played a normal warrior class, and he had distributed his points based on strength and physique . This time, he was going to play a slightly special warrior class, so he distributed the stat points differently from the past .
[Status Window]
[Character Name: Gang Hyeonu
Level: 4
Class: Beginner
Title: None
Stats: Strength: 10 (+65) Agility: 25 (+25) Physique: 10 (+50) Magic Power: 15
Remaining stat points: 0]
15 points into agility and 5 points into magic power . . .
Right now, such an extreme distribution of stat points was possible because the unique ring made up for his lacking strength and physique . In the future, he planned to focus the points on three stats, excluding physique .
-Forest Wolf’s Fangs: 15/15 .
[Experience has been acquired . ]
[You have leveled up . ]
[All health and magic power have been restored . ]
“I am level 6 . . . ?”
Hyeonu distributed his new stat points into agility and closed his status window . He couldn’t waste time in this place . Based on his plan, he had to reach level 10 today . He still had a lot to do .
The outer forest was very wide . No, all the fields in Arena were wide . Therefore, it became mandatory to have a vehicle or other means of transportation . However, Hyeonu was only a level 6 beginner . He couldn’t have access to such a thing yet . He relied on his two legs to wander through the large forest .
“I guess this is that place . ”
Hyeonu finally saw the cave . It was the cave that Lance spoke about . By the way, all the players he hadn’t seen until now filled the cave . Hyeonu didn’t know it, but the goblin cave was an instant dungeon that allowed people to enter on a party basis . The experience was also quite impressive .
Besides, Lance’s quest was the only way to get special potions . As a result, there were countless players trying to catch the goblins .
“Is there no healer? Healer!!!!”
“Monk wanted!!!!!”
“We are recruiting party members! A close-range player!”
Hyeonu spoke to the party leader looking for a close-range class, “Can I join the party?”
The party leader looked at Hyeonu and shook his head . “I don’t think you have any immunity items . Look for practice parties . We are a skilled party . ”
Hyeonu’s request to join was adamantly rejected, and his pride was offended . A practice party was a group of players attempting the dungeon for the first time . In other words, they were beginner players who went in together and would be surprised by everything .
“Aish . ” Hyeonu had the confidence to block or avoid the goblin’s poisonous needles, yet he was ignored because he had low-level items and no immunity items . . .
Hyeonu’s ego cracked, and he was gritting his teeth when he heard a female voice say, “Do you want to join our party?”
Hyeonu’s head turned back reflexively to see a cute-faced female priest . Hyeonu nodded without asking about the terms of the party .
‘I’m in a hurry . ’
“Yes, let’s go as soon as possible . ”
“Then come over here . I’ve collected everyone!” The priestess called out to her party members . The party members trying to recruit a player from all over the place quickly showed up .
“Shall we start with the introductions first? I am Choi Somi . ”
“Why are you saying that when we all know it?”
“Not everyone knows . Just do it!”
The male warrior asking the reason for the introductions was hit by Somi and couldn’t argue .
“I am Hyeonu . My class is a warrior . I am level 20 . ” Hyeonu hid the fact he was level 6 and became a normal level 20 warrior . His unique items made his stats similar . He just didn’t have the class-specific skills .
“By the way, you don’t have any immunity items?”
“Yeah, you’re a close-range class . Will you be able to hold on?”
“I am a bit skilled in control . ” Hyeonu smiled as much as possible under the criticism of the party members .
“Oppa! What are you doing to the person I brought? Can’t you trust me?”
“Yes, I don’t trust you . That’s why I’m asking . Don’t you know that I don’t want to die because of you?”
“This . . . Die!” Choi Somi swung the staff she was carrying at the warrior believed to be her brother .
In the meantime, the other party members started to introduce themselves .
“I’m a level 23 magician . Call me ‘Jia’ . ”
“I’m a level 22 archer . My name is Park Cheolmin . ”
The battle between the siblings ended in the meantime . The warrior approached to shake hands . “Sigh . I didn’t even get to look at you earlier . I am Choi Jinu . As you can see, I’m in charge of tanking . ”
They kept speaking and naturally revealed their ages .
Somi was 20 years old . At 21 years old, Jia and Park Cheolmin were younger than Hyeonu, while at 24 years old, Choi Jinu was older than Hyeonu .
“Then let’s go in . ” Hyeonu entered the cave .
“The most important thing is to avoid being hit by the poisonous needles as much as possible . Goblins actually aren’t that hard to catch apart from their poisonous needles,” Choi Jinu gave a brief explanation after entering the dungeon .
“Then Hyeonu and I will take the lead in attacking the goblins . Somi will be in charge of healing . ”
“I know,” Choi Somi replied briefly to Choi Jinu’s words . Her expression was asking why she alone was mentioned . Choi Jinu pretended to be unaware and went ahead with his sword and shield .
“Kiruk, kiruk . ”
“Kiruruk . ”
A group of goblins finally appeared . The goblins launched their poisonous needles as a happy greeting . The poisonous needles naturally didn’t penetrate Choi Jinu’s shield . Meanwhile, Park Cheolmin’s arrows and Jia’s magic bombarded the goblins .
“Kieek!” The goblins fell into disarray .
‘Isn’t this a very well-matched party?’
Why did they accept him as a party member? It was a question that came to Hyeonu’s mind . Still, it was only for a moment . Hyeonu also had to take part in the battle . It was because the goblins in the lead came closer . He didn’t slice apart the goblins like he did the wolves .
Still, it was basically the same to Hyeonu . No, it was easier to hit the goblins . Hyeonu’s sword exquisitely passed through the incoming goblin's defenses and cut its neck . The goblin grabbed its slashed neck and collapsed .
[You have killed a cave goblin . ]
[Experience has been acquired . ]
[You have leveled up . ]
[All health and magic power have been restored . ]
-Cave goblins killed: 5/15 .
-Cave Goblin’s Thumbnail: 5/15 .
The battle ended as a one-sided massacre .
“It seems you’re pretty good at fighting?”
“Yes . Your sword flew around like this . ”
“Hyung also fought well . ”
The group didn’t notice that Hyeonu was level 6 and now level 7 . To that extent, Hyeonu had no sense of incongruity compared to a level 20 warrior .
The atmosphere was full of harmony . The fighting that lasted one hour was carried out neatly . After another battle, Hyeonu’s party had a brief break . Suddenly, a pile of bamboo tubes rose in a corner of the cave . The group was flustered when they saw Hyeonu suddenly pull out his sword . Their expressions were asking him why he was drawing his weapon .
At this moment, Hyeonu’s sword danced . The poisonous needles couldn’t cross the line created by Hyeonu .
“Goblins . They came . ”
“Y . . . Yes . Kids, let’s go . ” Choi Jinu remained calm and joined the battle . They caught the goblins quickly once they started attacking properly .
“Wow . How did you see them? Amazing!”
The party members, including Choi Somi, raised their thumbs to Hyeonu . It meant that he was great . Hyeonu pretended to be shy when everyone praised him . “Let’s go and catch the boss . We have to finish the quest . ”
The boss monster of the goblin cave was a cave hobgoblin . It was a bit taller than normal cave goblins, had more advanced intelligence, and also used magic .
“In other words, you can’t just shoot arrows and cast magic like you were doing just now . Understood?” Choi Jinu also gave a briefing on the hobgoblin .
“By the way, why aren’t you saying anything to Hyeonu hyung?”
“Why should I say anything when he is good just by looking at what he's done up until now?”
Park Cheolmin tried to pull Hyeonu in only to be hit in vain .
“Then everyone should concentrate . ”
The master of the cave, the hobgoblin, appeared . The hobgoblin’s appearance was different . He shot a black sphere at Choi Jinu .
“Ugh . . . ” Choi Jinu lifted his shield and blocked the sphere .
However, he couldn’t endure the impact and flew away, hitting the wall of the cave . There was a reason why a party was needed to hunt the cave goblins . The hobgoblin was so strong that day and night would pass unceasingly while trying to catch it . Hyeonu’s party might have excellent strength because of Hyeonu’s unexpected performance, but it was clear that the hobgoblin was still a tough opponent . Hyeonu received Choi Somi’s buff and moved forward when Choi Jinu flew away .
[You have received a priest’s blessing . ]
[Your strength has risen . ]
[Your agility has risen . ]
‘This is enough . ’
Hyeonu was pleased by the increase in stats due to the buff . He felt his body’s movements become lighter . In this state, he was able to deal with the hobgoblin . The hobgoblin quickly swung the dagger in his hand . Yet it wasn’t Hyeonu who was going to be beaten . He used a gentle movement to dodge the dagger and cut the hobgoblin’s side in reverse .
“Kiruk!!” The hobgoblin held his side and was very angry .
He, the ruler of the cave, was wounded by a human being . The furious hobgoblin started to make a black sphere, but Hyeonu wouldn’t just watch . The time it took for the sphere to be created was five seconds . Hyeonu ran forward and cut off one of the hobgoblin’s arms entirely . The black sphere disappeared as the pain of an arm being cut off made it lose concentration .
“Kiruk!!!” The hobgoblin cried out as its arm fell to the ground .
‘The intelligence of this low-level boss is really poor . ’
“Attack quickly!”
‘By the way, why are they just watching? We could’ve caught the hobgoblin earlier if we worked together . ’
Did they want him to die? Hyeonu completed the scenario in his head . In the meantime, Choi Jinu had filled up his health with Choi Somi’s heals and potions, yet he hadn’t thought about joining in . Like everyone else, he was busy watching Hyeonu fight .
It was an inspiring performance . Dodging the hobgoblin’s dagger, fighting back, and dodging again—Hyeonu’s performance was something they thought could only occur in their imaginations . As everyone watched him, Hyeonu cried out, “Attack!”
Jia was the first to wake up and cast magic . A mana arrow was created and fired at the hobgoblin . Park Cheolmin’s arrow followed . The hobgoblin was standing there in a daze and couldn’t avoid the flying arrows . “Ki . . . ”
[You have killed the Cave Hobgoblin . ]
[Experience has been acquired . ]
[You have leveled up . ]
[All health and magic power have been restored . ]
Hyeonu sighed when he saw the hobgoblin falling . ‘I almost died . ’
“Wow!! We caught the hobgoblin!”
“It wasn’t us . It was Hyeonu . ”
“Hyeonu hyung is the best!”
“Oppa was so cool!”
The party members who caught the hobgoblin looked incredulous . They caught the hobgoblin . They couldn’t believe it . The hobgoblin left behind a small egg, a bit of silver, and a small book .
[Random Pet Egg . ]
[5 silver 28 bronze . ]
[Dark Ball Magic Book]
“How do we share this?”
“Shouldn't we give all of it to Hyeonu?”
“I agree . In any case, Oppa caught it alone . ”
Hyeonu felt burdened by the infinite consideration of the party members . “I just need the egg . The magic book is useless to me . ”
“Is it really okay?”
“Yes . This is enough . ”
‘Won't you kill me if I take it all?’ Hyeonu’s imagination was still working actively .
“Let’s hunt again next time . ”
“It must happen . Understood, Oppa?”
“Can I add you as a friend?”
Hyeonu waved toward Choi Jinu and the others before quickly leaving this place .
‘Trying to hit a person in the back with a sunny expression,’ Hyeonu thought as he ran to Aslan .
He didn’t trust anyone in this world .