All‑Master Who Regressed to Bronze - Chapter 26

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All Master Who Regressed to Bronze Episode 026

For several days, Shin Hyeok played Dimension Arena in earnest.

As if to make up for neglecting Dimension Arena due to the time he was unconscious and the time spent crafting his demonic spear, Shin Hyeok tore through Dimension Arena like a madman.

[Super Rookie Shin-hyeok Choi achieves 1st place in Dimension Arena for several days straight!]

[Is Shin-hyeok Choi’s next goal the Global Top 100 Promotion Tournament?!]

As a result, Shin Hyeok reached the end of Silver 1 in just a few days.

Furthermore, he succeeded in receiving an invitation to the Global Top 100 Promotion Tournament.

Reporters swarmed toward Shin Hyeok like a swarm of bees, as he was the first Global Top 100 participant to emerge from South Korea in a very long time.

[Shin-hyeok Choi says, “I will repay with 1st place.”]

-Wow, bartender!

-Are we finally going to become a country with a 1st place player in the Global Top 100 Promotion Tournament?

-Is Shin-hyeok Choi a god? Is Shin-hyeok Choi a god? Is Shin-hyeok Choi a god?

-The normalization of the Player world led by Shin-hyeok Choi… He’s the god of normalization!

To the reporters who had gathered like that, Shin Hyeok boldly dropped a bombshell statement.

He said he would take 1st place in the Global Top 100 Promotion Tournament.

One might dismiss it as just a Silver Tier promotion tournament, but this was a battle between world-class prospects.

In other words, 1st place here was no different from being the player with the highest possibility of reaching the top tier in the future.

So when everyone who heard Shin Hyeok’s bombshell statement couldn’t hide their excitement.

“There’s an incredible amount.”

-Caw!

“Right, even you think there’s a lot, Kkamak?”

-Caw!

Shin Hyeok was looking at materials of Rare and Rare+ grades piled up like a mountain.

This was the quantity that Choi Cheolho had promised last time.

And Shin Hyeok planned to use this to grow his Absorption Armor up to Rare+ grade.

“Kkamak, you just eat this.”

-Caw caw!

After opening a can of pet food he had procured himself and placing it on the floor, leaving behind Kkamak who was ecstatic with joy, Shin Hyeok took out and equipped his Absorption Armor.

“Now, shall we start eating?”

-Grrrrowl…

Looking at the prey piled up before its eyes, the Absorption Armor let out a growl, and at the same time, Shin Hyeok picked up the materials piled like a mountain and brought them to the mouth part attached to the Absorption Armor.

Crunch!

It was time for full-scale devouring.

* * *

It took a full day for Shin Hyeok to feed the Absorption Armor.

Even Rare grade materials took dozens of minutes to devour, and Rare+ grade materials took twice as long.

Fortunately, even without devouring all the piled materials, the Absorption Armor was able to reach Rare+ grade.

If it had to devour all the materials, it might have taken several times longer.

“Phew, that was tough.”

Shin Hyeok, who had to wear the Absorption Armor during that entire time, also felt fatigue and slumped to the floor.

Even though he had raised his stats to the Silver Tier limit by playing Dimension Arena, it wasn’t enough to shake off the fatigue.

However, happiness bloomed in Shin Hyeok’s eyes as he confirmed the Absorption Armor that had become Rare+ grade.

[Absorption Armor]

* Rare+ Grade

An armor that once contained the power of a great demon, but now all that power has drained away and is gone.

* All Stats + 21

* Defense + 98

* Unique Skill: Shock Absorption

* This item can grow.

“…Perfect.”

Upon becoming Rare+ grade, what was originally All Stats + 5 had risen to + 21, an increase of 16.

Moreover, the defense had also reached 98, which was almost the maximum that could be attached at Rare+ grade.

Finally, like the black flame of Shin Hyeok’s demonic spear, a unique skill called Shock Absorption had been created, so Shin Hyeok’s happiness was indescribable.

And the rewards didn’t end there.

Whoooosh!

“…Kkamak’s condition?!”

This was because Kkamak, who had been eagerly devouring pet food, was enveloped in bright light.

As far as Shin Hyeok knew, there was only one case when a pet was suddenly enveloped in bright light.

“It’s growth!”

Pet growth.

As if agreeing with Shin Hyeok’s words, where the light had disappeared, Kkamak stood with a noticeably larger build.

[Pet: Kkamak has grown to Rare grade.]

-Caw!

After patting Kkamak once, who was cawing vigorously as if announcing his growth, Shin Hyeok immediately checked Kkamak’s status window.

[Status Window]

Name: Kkamak

(Stats)

Strength: 45 Stamina: 38 Intelligence: 30 Mana: 40

(Traits)

1. Equipment Transformation

2. Feather Storm

“The level is definitely different.”

Shin Hyeok nodded with satisfaction, confirming that not only had all stats increased significantly with the grade upgrade, but a new trait had also been created.

“With this, all preparations are complete.”

The creation of a Unique+ grade demonic spear.

Rare+ grade Absorption Armor.

Even Kkamak, a Rare grade pet.

Confirming that all preparations were complete, Shin Hyeok checked his status window while wearing all his equipment.

[Status Window]

Name: Shin-hyeok Choi

Class: All Master

Title: Disciple of Wushen (Temporary)

(Stats)

Strength: 100 (+101) Stamina: 100 (+101) Intelligence: 100 (+101) Mana: 100 (+101) Divine Power: 100 (+101) Magic Power: 100 (+101)

(Traits)

1. Versatility

2. Predation

(Skills)

Necromancy[C], Shield, Comprehensive Weapon Arts[D], Tracking[E], Metallurgy[B], Spirit Arts[E], Heaven-Breaking Annihilation Style[B], Taiji Divine Art[D]

The stat increase from the holy sword, demonic spear, and Absorption Armor was a whopping 101.

Plus the stats raised to the Silver Tier maximum.

Shin Hyeok’s current stats exceeded 200.

Of course, the players participating in the Global Top 100 Promotion Tournament would also be at this level.

They would all be super rookies or prodigies cherished by their respective guilds or countries.

But Shin Hyeok wasn’t particularly worried.

“I wonder what they’ll give as a reward if I take 1st place overwhelmingly.”

He was simply filled with anticipation about what reward would be given when he overwhelmingly claimed 1st place.

* * *

The Global Top 100 Promotion Tournament.

Global TOP100 promotion tournament.

Among them, the Silver Tier section was a topic burning brightly worldwide.

And for good reason, as the players participating in the Silver Tier section this time were truly remarkable individuals.

[United States. Ellis Veronia, the player to follow in the footsteps of Demon Emperor Robert Jason, confirmed for TOP100 Promotion Tournament!]

[China. Hong Dong-pyeong, the greatest rising star of the great nation recognized by Wuji’s Feng Yuan, heads to the TOP100 Promotion Tournament!]

[Japan. Mizuki Ryo, the shrine maiden of gentlemen who boasts skills as outstanding as her beauty. Declares she will show her worth in the TOP100 Promotion Tournament!]

[European Union. Deville Allongdong, the lightning knight who boasts speed comparable to the Swift King. Pierces through the TOP100 Promotion Tournament!]

Not only the United States and China, which are considered leaders in the Player world, but also Japan and the European Union, which closely follow behind, had each sent out their finest prospects.

Especially besides them, various other nations didn’t hesitate to bring out their own promising talents.

South America, Russia, India, and others.

Even places that fell slightly behind to be called Player superpowers competed to put forward their prospects.

They too knew this fact.

That this Global TOP100 Silver Tier Promotion Tournament would become a war of stars.

Furthermore, they hoped their own stars would proudly claim a position.

This happened because they knew it would contribute to their national power.

And there, Shin Hyeok dropped a bombshell.

[Korea. Shin-hyeok Choi says, “I don’t know about other tier TOP100s, but the 1st place in Silver Tier is already decided.”]

The nuclear bomb that was himself.

Though he spoke in a roundabout way, it was natural for the entire world to rise up against what was close to a declaration that he was confident he would be 1st place.

-What’s with that Asian making such arrogant statements?

-How presumptuous for a player from a small country.

-America is great!

-He’d be lucky to even make it into the top 10, let alone 1st place.

People from various countries left malicious comments on Shin Hyeok’s article, pouring out criticism.

However, contrary to their thoughts, the players who would face Shin Hyeok this time were thinking differently.

“Ellis. The player you need to be most careful of in this promotion tournament is…”

“I know, it’s Shin Hyeok, right?”

“That’s right. He’s the player who was placed in Silver 1 for the first time on Earth in the placement test. Especially all the plays he’s shown are more than just remarkable.”

“Yes, I know he took 1st place in every game he played. I’ve also checked all the videos you sent.”

“Good, that should be enough then. Both the government and the guild have high expectations for this promotion tournament. I hope you won’t betray those expectations.”

“Leave it to me. A berserker never knows defeat.”

Ellis from America said this while her eyes flashed, now tinged with red.

This wasn’t limited to just Ellis.

“Dong-pyeong. Don’t underestimate him just because he’s a player from a small country, crush him thoroughly.”

“Yes! Master Feng! I will absolutely not disappoint Wuji’s expectations.”

“If you just do as you’ve learned, you’ll be 1st place. Show the spirit of our great nation to that small country’s player and bring down those arrogant Yankees too!”

“Just leave it to me!”

Hong Dong-pyeong from China as well.

“Ryo. Your abilities aren’t suited for combat, but… it’s different if your characteristics are utilized. Show performance worthy of the name shrine maiden.”

“Keisuke-san. At least I won’t lose to him.”

Mizuki Ryo from Japan too.

“Huhut, declaring 1st place… How arrogant. Are you confident you can win? Allongdong?”

“The only one I’ve ever lost to is you, Lord Banner, who is both a Weapon Emperor and Weapon Master.”

“Good. I hope you show results as good as that confidence.”

Finally, Deville Allongdong from Europe was the same.

Not only the most important players from each country, but all the super rookies who had received their teachings harbored deep wariness toward Shin Hyeok.

With just one statement, Shin Hyeok had instilled alertness in players worldwide, and he finished preparing to participate in the promotion tournament in his room.

Click!

Wearing the Absorption Armor and holding the Holy Sword in one hand and the Demon Spear in the other, with Kkamak perched on his shoulder, Shin Hyeok’s back was patted by his father, Choi Inguyn.

“Son. I believe in you.”

“You know I’m the type who always keeps my word. I’ll definitely come back in 1st place.”

A trembling voice.

But feeling the firm belief in himself contained within it, Shin Hyeok smiled at Inguyn and turned his gaze to the others watching him in the room.

“Shin Hyeok. Everything else is fine, just don’t get hurt.”

“Yes, Mother.”

To his mother So-yeon Lee, who worried about him like a child despite him being all grown up now, he gave reassurance.

“The next TOP100 Promotion Tournament is mine, so look forward to it!”

“Su-a, you’d definitely be capable of it. Though 1st place would be difficult.”

“…Want to get hit?”

To Su-a, his only friend, he gave a mischievous tease.

“If you don’t get 1st place, I won’t make equipment for you anymore?”

“Oh my, I absolutely have to get 1st place then.”

Finally, to Sejin who was pretending to be stern while making threats, Shin Hyeok gave an exaggerated reaction that brought laughter, then wiped away all traces of mirth.

“I’ll be going now.”

At the same time, Shin Hyeok’s figure vanished from the room.

It was the opening of the Global TOP100 Silver Promotion Tournament.

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