All‑Master Who Regressed to Bronze - Chapter 7

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All Master Who Regressed to Bronze Episode 007

[Player Shin-hyeok Choi’s tier is Silver 1.]

“…Does this even make sense?”

Silver 1.

Considering that on average, Gold and above were called proper Players, Shin Hyeok had essentially started on the same line as them from the beginning.

There was one more particularly important point.

[You have been placed in Silver 1 for the first time in this dimension.]

The fact that Shin Hyeok’s placement result was the first in the dimension called Earth.

And Dimension Arena never spared rewards for firsts.

[You have obtained Blessed Steel as a first-time reward.]

“Blessed Steel…. To give a Unique-grade material item as a reward, even if it’s not Legendary. The reward that comes with the prestige of being first is quite sweet.”

Blessed Steel.

A Unique-grade material item that belonged to the third tier among the grades divided into Common – Rare – Unique – Legendary – Mythic.

Since weapons made with this could unconditionally be crafted at Unique grade or higher, a satisfied smile crossed Shin Hyeok’s lips.

That was brief.

Along with the message announcing the end of the placement test, a message appeared saying his stats had increased.

[You recorded the most outstanding performance in the placement test.]

[You have gained 10 Strength, 9 Stamina, 9 Intelligence, and 13 Mana.]

“…That’s tremendous? Even though it’s the early stages, to get this many stats. It seems the Achievement I accomplished wasn’t small.”

A total stat increase of 41.

Even considering it was the early phase when stats increased well, Shin Hyeok was delighted by the substantial stats.

[The game has ended.]

[Returning to your original location.]

Whoosh!

A feeling similar to when he first entered the Waiting Room enveloped Shin Hyeok, and simultaneously he returned to his room.

* * *

Slam!

As soon as Shin Hyeok returned to his room, the door burst open and Inguyn embraced Shin Hyeok tightly with a bright face.

“Shin Hyeok! You really did it!”

“Well, it wasn’t difficult.”

“Do you know how nervous I was when that Lee Jooho bastard first put a bounty on you?”

“Ah, I also bet on that at the end. Is that okay?”

“Hmm, 1 billion won is a lot of money, but I can’t be stingy after seeing my son’s successful placement test. I’ll arrange the payment right away.”

“Thank you.”

Shin Hyeok bowed his head in gratitude toward Inguyn, who readily offered to pay the huge sum of 1 billion won, but—

“No, I should be the one thanking you. First place in the placement test. Even if it cost 10 billion instead of 1 billion, it wouldn’t be a waste!”

Instead, Inguyn was grateful to Shin Hyeok.

First place in the placement test.

Inguyn had been demoted from Platinum to Gold after most support was cut off following his marriage to a wife from an ordinary family.

For such an Inguyn, his son’s first place in the placement test was a wave of emotion itself.

“Honey. Are you planning to hog him all to yourself?”

“Hyung! I watched it all on TV! It was totally amazing from start to finish!”

“Ahem, right now is father and son time—”

“If you want to eat only rice and kimchi for breakfast tomorrow, go ahead.”

“…Shin Hyeok, give your mom a hug too.”

“Haha, yes. I will.”

Inguyn, defeated by So-yeon’s words as she held a ladle, let Shin Hyeok go.

Having left Inguyn’s embrace, Shin Hyeok was soon surrounded by So-yeon and Shin-woo.

‘This is nice.’

Though it was stuffy and hot, even that felt like the warmth of happiness, but Shin Hyeok’s reverie was soon broken.

Buzz!

“Looks like you got a call, answer it.”

“Ah, yes.”

The vibration of the phone in his pocket was the cause.

Shin Hyeok frowned at the sudden contact breaking his happiness, but the moment he saw who the message was from, he couldn’t help but smile.

[Come to the Pyeongchang-dong Estate tomorrow. From Grandfather.]

Because the sender was his grandfather, Choi Cheolho.

“It looks like I’ll have to go to Pyeongchang-dong again tomorrow.”

“Don’t tell me it’s from Father?”

“Yes. It seems Grandfather wants to see his grandson, and I can’t not go, right?”

“…Haha, I never imagined you’d be going to Pyeongchang-dong when it’s not even a family gathering.”

Leaving the dejected Inguyn behind, Shin Hyeok checked Su-a’s message that came after Choi Cheolho’s and then turned off his phone.

Buzz! Buzz buzz! Buzz! Buzz buzz buzz!

‘They’re all strangers anyway, so there’s no need to answer them.’

For Shin Hyeok, who was called Useless Scrub, Su-a was his only friend.

Those contacting him now were all hyenas.

Knowing this, Shin Hyeok turned off his phone without regret and pushed his parents and younger brother out of the room before throwing himself onto the bed.

“Come to think of it, I had this.”

But before going to sleep.

He took out the random box stored in the inventory he gained from becoming a Player.

Placing the gift box-like object on his hand, Shin Hyeok opened the box with a light heart.

“I don’t ask for much. Let me just pull a Legendary.”

With Shin Hyeok’s wish, who had the pure character to hope for a Legendary from a random box that could produce up to Legendary grade, the lid of the random box opened wide.

Whoooosh!

“…Oh.”

As bright light burst forth the moment he opened the lid, Shin Hyeok’s expectations rose.

The light soon faded.

Inside, a single piece of armor remained alone.

“…What is this? Is this a hidden camera?”

An ordinary-looking appearance.

Armor whose only distinguishing feature was something like a mouth attached to the chest plate.

Shin Hyeok was dumbfounded by the pathetically meager reward compared to the spectacular light, but only briefly.

“Let me check it first. Melting it down as scrap metal can wait until after I confirm what it is.”

Starting with verification due to a “what if” thought, Shin Hyeok couldn’t help but be surprised.

[Armor of Absorption]

* Common Grade

Armor that once contained the power of an Archdemon, but now has all that power drained away.

* All Stats + 5

* This item can grow.

“A growth-type item that gives +5 to all stats from the start? If this is the case, just how powerful was it before it lost its power?”

Growth-type items that were extremely difficult to obtain.

Moreover, despite being Common grade as its first tier, the armor with the monstrous option of All Stats + 5 was a treasure that even Shin Hyeok from his previous life had never touched.

“This is obviously an item I’ll use for life. Equip.”

Swoosh!

Therefore, Shin Hyeok immediately equipped the armor without further thought.

The armor adjusted perfectly to Shin Hyeok’s body size, lengthening where it needed to be longer and shortening where it needed to be shorter.

But the most important thing was the changed stats.

“From Strength to Mana, everything increased by 5, so I can really feel the difference. With this much, I’ll have no rivals within Silver.”

All Stats + 5.

Due to that effect, all of Shin Hyeok’s current stats exceeded 30.

Of course, even so, it was merely standing at the starting line where others stood, but Shin Hyeok didn’t particularly mind.

“The stat limit within Silver League is 50. And since there won’t be anyone like me who grows all stats evenly, the average would be around 40. With that level of difference, I can sufficiently narrow the gap with my traits and skills.”

The trait, Versatility.

And the countless skills derived from it.

“Plus, with the newly acquired trait Predation, my growth potential will be extraordinary. Now I just need to climb up like crazy.”

Finally, the newly acquired trait, Predation.

It meant that Shin Hyeok had perfectly completed his preparations to soar.

“Phew, now let’s get some sleep. Tomorrow, an even tighter schedule than the placement test awaits.”

Having finished his thoughts up to that point, Shin Hyeok immediately headed to dreamland.

A schedule tighter than the placement test.

That was meeting with Shin Hyeok’s grandfather.

Choi Cheolho.

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Pyeongchang-dong Mansion.

A limousine smoothly parked there.

“…It’s been really long since I’ve ridden in this too.”

“You’ll be doing so continuously from now on, so don’t act surprised.”

“Really… really, thank you.”

Getting out of the limousine and stroking it, Shin Hyeok grinned at Inguyn.

Just as Inguyn’s eyes were about to redden as he once again recalled what kind of achievement his son had accomplished.

“Grandfather must be waiting. Let’s go in quickly.”

“Ah, right. We can’t have Father feeling uncomfortable with you, Shin Hyeok.”

At Shin Hyeok’s perceptive words, Inguyn’s tears instantly disappeared.

Knowing better than anyone what kind of person his father Choi Cheolho was, Inguyn tensely disappeared into the mansion.

Following behind him into the mansion, Shin Hyeok saw a scene similar to what he had witnessed a few days ago.

“Uncle, youngest uncle, aunt. Have you all been well?”

“…Yeah.”

“Haha, that’s my nephew alright. To crush Osung’s Lee Jooho like that! Truly befitting a rising star of our Sinwha Guild!”

“Hmph, seems like he didn’t inherit his parents’ blood. What, did you pick him up from somewhere?”

His uncle, Choi Inseok.

His youngest uncle, Choi Inho.

His aunt, Choi Seonhwa.

The three people were the first to greet Shin Hyeok’s family.

The blunt Choi Inseok responded appropriately, and the lively Choi Inho grinned while listing Shin Hyeok’s praises.

But Choi Seonhwa shot barbed remarks.

At her grumbling about whether they had picked up Shin Hyeok from under a bridge, a murderous glint flashed in Shin Hyeok’s eyes, but-

“What are you all doing standing there. I’m hungry. Let’s eat.”

“Yes, Father.”

Just then, due to Choi Cheolho coming out of the study and descending the stairs, the murderous intent instantly disappeared.

As the representative, Choi Inseok slightly bowed his head and headed to the dining table.

A dining table large and long enough to easily seat more than ten people.

Shin Hyeok tried to sit next to his father, who had appropriately taken an end seat.

The hierarchy at this dining table meant the hierarchy in reality.

However-

“Shin Hyeok, come eat next to me. I should eat with my grandson’s achievements as side dishes.”

“…!!!”

That was shattered to pieces by Choi Cheolho, who spoke while calmly picking up his spoon.

The sight of Shin Hyeok, who should have been positioned at the very bottom, instantly rising several steps.

Especially Choi Inseok’s expression, having his seat taken, was quite a sight to behold.

Cheeks trembling with rage.

Regardless, Shin Hyeok inwardly sneered at Choi Inseok, who couldn’t say anything due to his fear of Choi Cheolho, and moved forward to plop down in the seat next to Choi Cheolho.

Even Choi Cheolho’s eyes widened momentarily at seeing Shin Hyeok act as if it had always been his seat.

“Let’s eat.”

Choi Cheolho said in a leisurely voice and put a spoonful of rice in his mouth.

“Shin Hyeok, tell us about what happened at the placement test.”

“Yes, Grandfather.”

And Shin Hyeok became a phonograph, reciting exactly what he had experienced.

But that alone was sufficient.

Sufficient to realize that a storm had struck the stagnant and rigid Sinwha family.

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