The Chicken Legend's Game Becomes Reality - Chapter 58

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Chapter 58
I can’t guarantee anything.
I’m just spouting whatever comes to mind because I’m blinded by coins.
Kkolkkalpi clicked his tongue.
⟦”How shameless. You talk a good game. The content is pure fraud, but your confidence is heroic-tier. By the way, does this guy’s IQ change whenever money’s involved?”⟧
“I was always smart.”
If it weren’t for the director who swore I was a physical genius and my school teachers, I would’ve studied moderately and gotten into any engineering university I wanted.
After my legs became like this, I deeply regretted not studying harder.
⟦”Tch. If I’d thought of it first, I could’ve seized control.”⟧
“What would you do with control? A one-on-one Fair with me?”
Kkolkkalpi let out an unexpected scoff.
⟦”Do you think all I want from you is just the Game? The tournament is important, sure, but what I truly desire from you is something else.”⟧
“What is it?”
⟦”A Contract.”⟧
“What kind of contract?”
I’d heard the word several times, but I still couldn’t grasp its true meaning.
⟦”Think of it as a real-world Fair. When you awaken as a Hunter someday and the tournament ends, you’ll become my contractor. If you agree, I’ll support you with everything I have from this moment on.”⟧
“…?”
That’s seriously suspicious.
Why was he suddenly telling me to awaken as a Hunter, and what was this contract that could only happen after awakening?
‘Why would I make a contract with this bastard?’
Normally, Hunters engage in combat using their own unique supernatural abilities they happen to possess.
I understood that Constellations weren’t simple AIs, but outside of the Game World, I didn’t really need something like a Constellation in reality.
“Hmm. Let me think about it.”
I had absolutely no desire to do it.
⟦”What? I’m offering you the honor of contracting with me, and you’re going to think about it? Didn’t you say you wanted your legs fixed? I even opened the Coin Market for you.”⟧
“I’m grateful you opened the Coin Market, but I’ll just earn coins legitimately and buy items with my own strength. I can’t sell my soul to a demon to fix my legs.”
⟦”What?! Who’s a demon?!”⟧
Park Awkward jumped up, but I cleanly ignored him and struck the dummy.
After resting briefly, I could finally do some work.
⟦”This won’t do! I didn’t want to tell you because I was worried you’d feel burdened if you knew the truth, but Constellations are essentially divine beings, so for Hunters they’re incredibly-“⟧
Bang! Bang! Bang!
⟦”And you don’t know this, but when you awaken as a Hunter, are you listening?!”⟧
Rat-a-tat-tat! Rat-a-tat-tat!
⟦”…Good grief. This guy really does take one lesson and run with it a hundred ways. He’s mixed up personality and skill.”⟧
Rat-a-tat-a-tat-tat!
Park Awkward’s voice and the sounds of impact mixed and echoed through the Training Hall, but none of it reached my ears.
I continued without stopping my relentless downward strikes.
The recoil of the sword bouncing back, the tremor it sent through my body, the sensation of striking exactly where I wanted, and even the subtle adjustments.
As Kkolkkalpi said, once I released the tension, the sword moved freely and naturally.
‘This is fun.’
There was an unexpectedly addictive quality to the heavy, sluggish sensation of my real body—something I could never experience in the Game World.
The joy of gradually conditioning myself, then executing movements exactly as I intended.
This time, I assumed my legs were intact and moved my body incrementally, maintaining my center of gravity on the target.
‘Since the sword occupies my hands, if I want to blend in martial arts, I’ll ultimately need to use my legs.’
My legs tingled with anticipation.
In that instant, without waiting for my brain’s judgment, my leg shot forward instinctively.
I extended my damaged leg as fully as possible and drove my force through it, striking the target with all my strength.
Thud!
Rotating my body in one fluid motion, I struck the target hard with my sword.
Crack!
The next move came to mind, but I hesitated and stopped.
⟦”You were doing so well—why did you stop?”⟧
To connect the next movement, I’d need to pivot on my injured leg, and I could vividly picture how my balance would shatter.
I was finally feeling good for once, and I didn’t want to be swallowed by frustration.
“I should practice the rest in the Game World. If I get used to my limits here, I’ll start favoring my injured leg even in the Game. Better to get comfortable with a healthy body and forget about the leg problem altogether.”
⟦”That’s fair. It’s a good idea, but still—do more sword training before you go.”⟧
“Game World.”
⟦”I said do more training! And listen—the Demon Dragon, that red star bastard, is a true demonic type. Be careful around him going forward. Never, ever contract with that thing. Get lost!”⟧
He suddenly flared up in anger, though it didn’t seem directed at me.
He vanished from the screen.
I wasn’t sure why he disappeared, but regardless, I needed to shower and get into the Game World.
I set the wooden sword back in place, put on my glasses that I’d carefully laid on the table by the door, and the moment I picked up my phone, it vibrated.
Bzzzzt—
When I checked the screen, it was a message from Baek Hee-an with the news I’d been waiting for.
[Baek Hee-an: The Guild transferred money today. I deposited it, so check your account.]
‘That bastard.’
I’d been worried he might pocket my hard-earned money, but it seemed my concern was unfounded.
He’d played games with my precious funds, but since he’d deposited it, I’d forgive him.
I immediately opened my banking app.
‘…What?’
I’d expected at least 5,000, or at worst 4,000, but when I checked the balance—
I was initially disappointed to see the first digit was only a 3, but then I realized the number was quite long and my eyes went wide.
[Baek Hee-an 350,450,000]
“Three hundred fifty million?!”
My eyes nearly popped out of my head at the astronomical figure.
I’d used up all my coins and saved my life, but honestly, the more I thought about it, the more it stung—until now.
I’d saved my life with 2,500 coins and received 350 million won in cash.
‘This is… insane…’
I’d only been trying to escape, got caught by my ankle, and reluctantly defeated the boss monster alongside that woman and various other options.
My mood soared, yet I felt oddly disconcerted by the sudden windfall.
‘This is insane. I get paid this much just for clearing one D-Rank Gate? How much does Baek Hee-an actually earn? No wonder he throws money around at Heaven Station like it’s nothing. I’m definitely going to awaken as a Hunter no matter what.’
Because of my video call with Park Awkward, I’d been browsing the Coin Market constantly and found a Hunter awakening item.
I bookmarked it in my 【My Life’s Wishlist】 section.
Panacea (50,000C)
Hunter Awakening (20,000C) new!
I’d fix my legs first, awaken as a Hunter, and then earn an enormous amount of money.
Lost in fantasy and grinning happily, I stepped into the bathroom only to find a sweaty, bespectacled, acne-covered pig staring back at me from the mirror with a smirk.
“Park Awkward. What are you doing?”
Frowning only made me look more frightening.
Honestly, I still couldn’t believe this was my face sometimes.
From childhood until I dropped out of university, I’d never worried about my weight, and my skin had always been exceptionally clear.
I relaxed my irritated expression and studied my reflection carefully.
“….”
Looking closely, I’d improved considerably.
Especially with the acne diminishing, the menacing atmosphere had faded.
Though no one recognized me yet, I’d lost significant weight making my body lighter, and my eyes—once dull and lifeless like a shut-in’s—had regained much of their clarity.
I suddenly realized my appearance was returning to what it once was.
‘…It’s starting to look presentable. I can lose more weight, and my skin will keep improving. The real problem is these acne scars. How do I fix those? I want to try the tier-one skin item, but I don’t have the coins.’
Then my phone rang.
[Caller: Baek Hee-an]
The moment I remembered the large sum Baek Hee-an had sent, my mood instantly brightened.
“I checked the deposit and was shocked. You transferred the full amount, right?”
Meaning: you didn’t pocket any of it.
[“I’ll send you a screenshot of what was deposited to my account under the Guild’s name.”]
Good to have confirmation.
“Thanks. But how did such a large sum end up coming in? You said you had to split it with the Hunters deployed to the Gate.”
[“You handled the boss monster solo, so your percentage is overwhelmingly larger. Plus, there were a lot of magic stones in the boss room. They’re not exceptional quality, but the quantity was substantial, so they fetched a decent price.”]
“Ah, really? Now that you mention it, I think I did see something glinting on the cave walls.”
[“I’m entering the preliminaries today.”]
Huh?
Abruptly changing the subject—classic Baek Hee-an style.
My habitual response of ‘what am I supposed to do about that?’ nearly escaped my lips, but I was in such a good mood from receiving the deposit that I held back.
‘Come to think of it, today is the last day of the preliminary week.’
True to form for a Top Ranker, he knew he was the protagonist and was saving his entrance for the final day to create a dramatic highlight.
I lowered the phone and glanced at the clock.
It would start soon.
“Yeah, sure. Go crush it and come back. Just participating guarantees advancement anyway.”
[“You’re not going to watch my match?”]
“What?”
Why would I watch that?
To be honest, I’ve often searched for other people’s God Opal gameplay over the years, but I’ve desperately avoided Baek Hee-an’s.
I was afraid it would make my stomach churn.
[“Someday we’ll meet in the Game, and it’s important to understand your opponent’s full strength and combat style in advance, isn’t it?”]
That’s a fair point.
I mean, he’s technically a competitor, so I don’t understand why he’d tell me that.
“Right, sure. Even if my strength gets exposed a little, I’m confident I can still beat you. Don’t come crying to me later when I crush you.”
[“That kind of meaning—”]
Click.
I hung up the call.
As Kkolkkalpi disappeared, I turned off the video feed from the now-empty Coin Market, then hurried through a shower in the bathroom.
‘I’m kind of curious about him. Lucky bastard, making money like that.’
After clearing one Gate and pocketing 350 million, I found myself genuinely envious of the fact that Baek Hee-an was a Top Ranker.

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