All‑Master Who Regressed to Bronze - Chapter 16

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All Master Who Regressed to Bronze Episode 016

Orcs are an inherently powerful race.

Their massive frames and the muscles that fill them completely.

Tough hide with physical resistance.

Even overwhelming reproductive capabilities.

They were a race more than qualified to proudly claim a place in the dimension called the Homo Novus Empire.

‘But all the orcs appearing at this point are lower orcs.’

Of course, that only applied to the orcs belonging to the Homo Novus Empire.

The orcs belonging to the Homo Novus Empire were commonly called High Orcs.

They possessed robust bodies incomparable to ordinary orcs and had exceptional talents as well.

Naturally, there was no way they could be seen on Earth, which was both the lowest dimension and hadn’t even opened the integrated league yet.

But even this was more than enough to vent Shin Hyeok’s anger.

“Charge.”

Clatter clatter-

As soon as Shin Hyeok’s command ended, the undead rushed toward the orcs.

The undead didn’t possess their full abilities from when they were alive.

They had roughly one-third of their original capabilities.

But that was sufficient.

Crack! Thwack! Crack!

Easily over a hundred undead.

Their strength lay in quantity, not quality.

Watching them sway back and forth as they were swept up by the undead rushing in like waves, Shin Hyeok drew his bowstring again.

Creeeeak-

The result of nearly 100 points of strength at near-Silver level pulling the string with full force was anything but ordinary.

Whoooosh!

Five arrows that left the string struck precisely between the orcs’ brows.

This technique was possible because they couldn’t move properly due to the undead.

But what mattered was that this was achieved with only D-rank Comprehensive Weapon Mastery.

[Skill: Comprehensive Weapon Mastery [D] has risen to Comprehensive Weapon Mastery [C].]

“Finally C-rank… Gold level, I suppose. I need to reach A-rank as soon as possible.”

Leaving behind his upgraded Comprehensive Weapon Mastery, Shin Hyeok threw the bow he was holding straight at the orcs approaching through the undead.

-…Squeal?

The orcs couldn’t hide their bewilderment at Shin Hyeok suddenly discarding his weapon, but-

“Shin-hyeok Style 7th Form – Weapon Throwing.”

That too was within Shin Hyeok’s calculations.

Weapon throwing.

For ordinary Players who used only one weapon, throwing that weapon was no different from giving up the fight.

But unlike other Players, for Shin Hyeok who freely wielded multiple weapons, it held little significance.

‘I can just pick up anything.’

With crude weapons used by kobolds and goblins scattered everywhere, there was no need to insist on just one weapon.

Of course, the holy sword was an exception.

Thunk!

The orc hit by the thrown bow staggered.

The bow shaft itself wasn’t very heavy, but the result combined with Shin Hyeok’s strength and ‘Weapon Throwing’ technique was quite substantial.

Confirming that the orc charging at the front was staggering, Shin Hyeok immediately began picking up and throwing any weapons lying around.

Thwack thwack thwack thwack thwack!

Spears, swords, clubs, staffs, and more.

Weapons made of crude iron by kobolds and goblins flew through the air, rushing toward the orcs.

Normally, they would have difficulty dealing meaningful damage to orcs, but with Shin Hyeok’s masterful technique added, they were enough to bind the orcs’ feet.

And that was sufficient.

Thud thud thud thud thud!

-Squeeeal!

-Squeal! Get lost!

For the undead they had just shaken off to attach themselves again.

The remaining orcs in the back had already been dealt with, and they returned to bind the advance guard orcs.

When the orcs found themselves unable to move and didn’t know what to do.

“Shin-hyeok Style 2nd Form – Throat Slitting.”

-…!

Slash!

Shin Hyeok moved.

Like a shadow walking through darkness, Shin Hyeok’s holy sword instantly positioned behind an orc and severed its throat.

Confirming the life fading from the orc’s eyes along with the spurting blood, Shin Hyeok repeated throat slitting several more times.

Thump!

The orcs with precisely severed carotid arteries collapsed on the spot.

Of course, the fact that dozens of orcs still remained unchanged.

-Squeal!

-Snort!

-Squeeeal!

Orcs breathing heavily while glaring at him.

Their momentum was more than enough to tear Shin Hyeok apart, but he only uttered one phrase.

“Rise.”

Creak creak creak creak!

Because there were orc undead that immediately refilled the empty spots of undead destroyed while fighting orcs.

The skeletal orc undead flashed red light in their eyes as they charged toward the orcs who had been their kin just moments before.

“Devour.”

He also didn’t forget to devour all the remaining orc corpses as before, recovering consumed health and mana.

[Stat: Strength has increased by 2.]

[Stat: Stamina has increased by 2.]

“Not bad.”

Moreover, Devour proved that recovering consumed health and mana wasn’t all it did.

Including the portions from all the kobolds and goblins devoured so far, a total of four stats increased at once.

And shortly after, the third wave ended.

[Wave 3 has concluded.]

[Current enemies defeated: 543]

* * *

A brief rest period given after the 3rd wave ended.

“Wow, all the other teams have been eliminated. It looks like only we remain?”

Shin Hyeok’s teammates warmly welcomed him back to the Fortress.

It was natural since all they had done was prevent enemies that Shin Hyeok missed from reaching the Guardian Stone.

“At this rate, maybe we can really reach wave 5…”

“Thanks to you, we’ll probably get a lot of points!”

“If we try just a little harder, maybe we can reach Gold…!”

Especially since Defense themes gave higher scores the longer you lasted, Shin Hyeok was no different from an irreplaceable benefactor to them, whose dream was reaching Gold.

But separate from that, Shin Hyeok’s complexion wasn’t good.

‘Wave 3 is over and it’s 543 kills. I need to kill nearly 500 more in the remaining 2 waves… is that possible?’

It was because of the Quest that All the Apex of Evil had given him.

The success condition for the Quest he had given was defeating 1,000 enemies.

But with only waves 4 and 5 remaining, the required kill count was 457.

If he continued playing like this, the Quest’s failure was obvious.

“Hmm, Viewers. I received a Quest from a Constellation, and to clear it, I need to defeat 1,000 enemies. But calculating the remaining waves, it seems impossible? Is there any method by chance?”

-Wow, you even get Quests from Constellations?

-This is your first play except for the placement test, and you’re already getting attention from a Constellation….

-No but lol isn’t it ridiculous how they have this mindset that they’ll definitely clear up to wave 5 no matter what?

-Oh, you’re right? You were so confident that I unconsciously agreed.

In the end, Shin Hyeok decided to borrow the power of collective intelligence.

The viewers who learned of Shin Hyeok’s concerns couldn’t hide their amazement that Shin Hyeok, still a Silver Player and on his first play, was already receiving attention from a Constellation.

-Obviously bullshit.

-For real, trying so hard to get attention

-Then why don’t you go to the center of the map lol What, are you scared you’ll die there too?

Of course, not everyone felt that way.

Those who didn’t believe Shin Hyeok’s words mocked him with sarcastic comments.

-Crossing the line;;

-Watch your keyboards… A hyung I know left trolling comments on Shinwha Group and ended his life in an orange jumpsuit….

-lol But that’s actually for real though. Shinhwa Group’s legal team is insanely hardcore, so if you mess with their players the wrong way, you’re taking the express train straight to rock bottom.

-Not to mention he’s not even just some ordinary player, he’s the 3rd generation heir of a mythical conglomerate group, so if you mess with him you’re screwed lol;;

When chats that were offensive enough to displease even the watching viewers dominated the stream.

Shin Hyeok smiled brightly and lightly struck his palm with his fist.

“Ah, that would work.”

-???

-What would work?

-Wait, are you really going to do what that troll just said?

-Are you crazy?

Shin Hyeok thanked the viewers for pointing out something he hadn’t thought of.

The sarcasm that troll had just made.

Within it was something Shin Hyeok needed.

“Now, I’m going to head to the map center.”

-He’s really going;;

-Do you actually intend to play properly?

-Unless you’re crazy, why would you go to the map center in a defense theme!

That’s right, the map center.

The reason the troll told Shin Hyeok to go to the map center.

The reason the viewers were trying to stop Shin Hyeok.

It was simple.

-The map center is where enemies spawn, so if you go there, even enemies that should go to other fortresses will all attack you!

The map center.

That place was the starting point for defense theme waves.

In other words, you’d have to face all the enemies that should be heading to each fortress.

Literally surviving wave 1 against enemies rushing like a tide was nearly impossible even in higher tiers.

“Then I’m departing.”

But despite such outcries, Shin Hyeok headed toward the map center with a relaxed smile on his lips.

Clatter clatter-

Naturally, behind Shin Hyeok followed about a hundred undead.

Kobolds, goblins, orcs.

Undead born from their corpses marched in formation behind Shin Hyeok.

* * *

The map center.

A place even Shin Hyeok, who had been through countless battles, was visiting for the first time.

There, a massive Black Gate was rippling.

“So that’s where the enemies come from.”

Looking at the Black Gate he was seeing for the first time in his life, Shin Hyeok muttered and glanced at the chat window.

-Let’s go back even now ㅠㅠ

-If you die once, you get a penalty and can’t play the game for a whole day ㅠㅠ

-That Quest, it’s fine if you don’t clear it.

-For real for real, so go back

‘It’s like a sea of tears.’

The sight of the chat window filled with tears.

Shin Hyeok chuckled at the viewers worrying about him.

“If I die here, those who bet on wave 3 success will get a chance at the lottery… Should I go back?”

-Huh?

-Come to think of it, I did vote for wave 3….

-You too? Hey, me too!

-There were so many crazy scenes I forgot about the S5 lottery event;;

-For real lol

-Please die!

-No more walking around!

1,171 people.

That was the number of people who bet that Shin Hyeok would succeed at wave 3 and fail at wave 4.

Seeing over a thousand people quickly change sides, Shin Hyeok burst into laughter and shrugged his shoulders.

“Well, even here I’ll succeed at wave 4.”

-What else do you have?

-Your weapon performance is good though.

-No, that’s impossible with just good weapons.

-Yeah, even the kids from major powers failed despite having all three: good jobs, traits, and weapons.

-Then what?

-Just bluffing.

But when everyone was puzzled by Shin Hyeok’s overly confident appearance.

“If they failed even with good things, you have to think about whether there wasn’t something even better.”

Saying that, Shin Hyeok sheathed his holy sword, clenched his fists, took a stance, and spoke with a serious expression.

“Heaven-Shattering Annihilation Style.”

Kuguuuuuuuuu!

At the same time, the aura around Shin Hyeok changed dramatically.

The earth shook, the atmosphere vibrated, and the sky split.

When everyone was shocked by this sight that could never be seen as an ordinary Player’s ability.

[The Martial God is shocked to see you using his technique.]

[All the Apex of Evil carefully observes the relationship between you and the Martial God.]

‘This is the first time since my regression, Cheok Nosa.’

Looking at the message window that appeared before his eyes, Shin Hyeok smiled warmly inside.

Cheok Nosa.

Known as the Constellation called the Martial God, he was a Constellation with whom Shin Hyeok had built a deep bond through just one meeting before his regression.

Puhwaaaaaaak!

But reminiscing about old times was brief.

Seeing the Black Gate spewing out something black, Shin Hyeok charged without hesitation toward the black something that was gradually taking shape.

“Heaven-Annihilating Roc Fist.”

Kwaaaaaaaaa!

A fist in the form of a massive roc that destroys the heavens swept away the newly born Orc Horde.

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