The Game of a Legendary Genius Dark Mage - Chapter 201

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Episode 201
201
1.
The monsters that emerged from the Forest Maze included not only the serpents, bats, and arachnids common to all labyrinths, but also creatures unique to the forest itself.
Among them, the most formidable were the beasts with verdant fur that moved on all fours but towered to even greater heights when rearing up on their hind legs—the Blueleaf Combat Bears.
“GROOOOAAARRR!”
When they rose onto their hind legs and swept their threatening claws through the air, even seasoned players would be torn asunder.
Yet before such a beast, Yoo Sung-hyun strolled with an air of leisure, intent on testing a new skill.
The creature sensed that this human was no ordinary foe.
From the very start, it charged with all its might.
And the speed of the Blueleaf Combat Bear as it bounded forward on all fours was formidable indeed.
At first glance, one might mistake it for appearing before him in an instant.
Yet Yoo Sung-hyun perceived it clearly, raising only his index finger.
Then, in a motion like firing a gun, he activated the skill.
A single droplet of blood, redder than ruby, sprayed forth.
“KRAAAAAAHHHHH!!!”
The Blueleaf Combat Bear saw the crimson blood but could not discern what would transpire.
Sensing something amiss, it charged forward.
It rushed faster, appearing before Yoo Sung-hyun’s eyes, about to unleash its threatening dual-footed strike—
When the mere droplet of blood transformed into a scarlet blade, expanding in size as it hurtled toward the Blueleaf Combat Bear.
A droplet of blood that had become a keen-edged blade.
The enlarged crimson edge carved a deep gash across the beast’s chest.
SCREEEEEECH!!!
A sound like metal being sheared rang out.
A long wound was left upon the Blueleaf Combat Bear’s chest, and unable to withstand the force, the creature was driven backward, its hind legs carving two deep furrows into the earth.
ZZZZZZZZZT!
The scarlet blade had carved a long gash across the Blueleaf Combat Bear’s chest.
Yet it ended there.
From the split wound flowed the beast’s blood.
Yet it seemed unharmed and prepared to charge again.
But in that moment, its head spun and reeled.
Was it from blood loss?
Impossible.
Without realizing it, the creature noticed another crimson blade materializing before its eyes and attempted to evade—but it was already too late.
The second effect of Crimson Severance.
When the skill caster’s health is at maximum, it inflicts additional damage.
That effect triggered now.
The Blueleaf Combat Bear desperately tried to defend itself.
Yet the crimson blade descended upon it like the Grim Reaper itself.
Over the already deep wound, the blade tore through the flesh once more.
Whoooooosh!!!
“Screeeeeech!!!”
The Blue Leaf Combat Bear groaned in agony.
In that moment, the creature’s fur—once verdant as the leaves it bore—darkened to a murky gray.
As the blood-poisoned beast thrashed and writhed in torment.
Yoo Sung-hyun flicked his finger.
The toxin within its body detonated.
Splooooorch.
The Blue Leaf Combat Bear collapsed limply.
In that instant, the notification of experience gained materialized before me.
[You have acquired experience points.]
Crimson Severance.
Compared to the Almighty-grade offensive skills I possessed, its performance was subtle.
But combined with blood poison, it proved remarkably effective.
With these other skills and the completion of the Blood Codex build, I sensed the potential for truly formidable combinations.
“Not bad at all.”
In the end, satisfaction was all that mattered.
Through this massive event and my third advancement.
I had grown considerably.
Both in skills and in raw attributes.
‘Let me see.’
【Status Window】
『Yoo Sung-hyun』
『Level 157』
『Class』
→『Overlord』
『Titles』
→『Sovereign (Legendary)』… and 32 others.
『Attributes』
→《Strength: 242(186+56)》《Agility: 267(205+62)》
《Stamina: 267(205+62)》
《Intelligence: 605(465+140)》《Wisdom: 605(465+140)》
《Mental Fortitude: 133(120+13)》《Dexterity: 8(7+1)》
『Bonus Attributes』
→《5》
These attributes were absurd no matter how many times I reviewed them.
The total had climbed to a point that seemed impossible.
Especially since becoming the Lord of Blood granted me an additional 200 attribute points.
It was even more staggering.
At this level, my strength, agility, and stamina far exceeded what I’d gained from the Knights’ Hall.
The increase in mental strength and wisdom seemed to be higher than expected.
Yoo Sung-hyun still felt somewhat unsatisfied.
‘I wonder if there’s a Mages’ Hall somewhere.’
A thought that showed his conscience had completely vanished.
Even Yoo Sung-hyun found that a bit much, so he chuckled and shook his head.
Anyway.
‘Level 160 is still far away.’
After the Quest ended, I sent Helena and Fiora to hunt separately in the Labyrinth.
Experience kept flowing in, but my level refused to rise.
I’d managed to reach level 157 thanks to this Quest, at least.
Raising the remaining levels wasn’t easy.
Unless I obtained another decent Quest, it didn’t seem like it would happen in just a day or two.
If things got really tough.
‘I should ask Penelope, the branch manager, if there are any Quests available.’
Still, since it’s Overpalace, they’d probably give me something.
Having thought that far, Yoo Sung-hyun decided it was time to wrap up and summoned Helena and Fiora, who were hunting in the Labyrinth.
Shortly after.
Helena and Fiora, who had been hunting elsewhere, approached.
The two returned with a puzzled expression at my summons.
They’d been hunting for quite a while now.
We’d completed the large-scale event and the subsequent Unique-grade linked Quest as well.
So it was about time to wrap things up.
“Is it time to head back already?”
Helena immediately sensed it and asked.
Yoo Sung-hyun nodded.
“Yeah, see you tomorrow.”
“Today was fun thanks to our Yoo Sung-hyun too.”
-Take care on your way back.
After sending the two back to the Underworld like that.
Yoo Sung-hyun logged out as well.
[The eternal world, Eternal World, will be waiting for you.]
I exited the Capsule while reading the now-familiar message.
‘Phew.’
It had already been twenty days since I started Eternal World.
It hadn’t been that long, really.
Yet I’d become this absorbed in it.
I never would have imagined this would happen back when my sister first introduced me to the Capsule.
Yoo Sung-hyun chuckled and stepped outside, feeling his slightly uncomfortable body, and thought about taking a shower.
As I naturally checked my phone.
I saw several messages had come in.
A few emails from the Rapid Guild and several messages from Lee Geon-dong.
Along with messages that came through KakaoTalk.
Most of them were group chats, so I’d just check the personal messages.
Lee Geon-dong had sent a message saying he’d just finished editing today and would buy me dinner tomorrow.
‘Is he treating me to that meal he promised?’
Thinking it wasn’t a bad idea, I chuckled softly and checked the emails from the Rapid Guild.
They contained information about additional adjustments, contracts, and notification that the contract payment had been deposited.
The adjustment items and newly added conditions were remarkably favorable.
Though I hadn’t read through them meticulously.
Even I could tell the terms were extraordinary.
‘They’re even covering taxes? That’s seriously incredible.’
They were handling tax management and even paying taxes on my behalf.
I thought their benefits package was genuinely impressive.
And since additional contract payments, live stream settlements, and video earnings had all been processed.
I deliberately didn’t look at the amount written in the additional contract.
Where’s the fun if I see it beforehand?
So I opened my banking app to check how much had been deposited.
And when I saw the deposited amount.
『Deposit – [Rapid Guild] – 51,194,851,000 won』
“??????”
An incomprehensible amount was displayed.
Wait.
Didn’t they say it was additional contract payments and settlements?
What is this?
For a moment, I wondered if there was a glitch and checked again.
I verified the deposit details.
When there was no change, I even checked my balance.
[National Bank]
『Balance: 53,218,529,720 won』
“…?”
Is this real?
5.3 billion won?
For a moment, my mind went completely blank.
This massive amount is the after-tax figure?
My mind seemed to collapse.
On the other hand, thinking about it rationally, the amount made sense.
The star players of the Eternal World.
I was one of those star players myself.
Though I’d only recently reached what was called intermediate level.
It was a foregone conclusion that I’d enter the ranker tier.
And the star players of the Eternal World had now reached a status comparable to world-class sports celebrities.
So this amount of money made sense.
But seeing it actually deposited in my own account was a different matter entirely.
‘Is it really okay to receive this much money just for playing games?’
All I’d done was enjoy playing games.
Of course, streaming was considered work too.
And I did enjoy the live broadcasts in my own way.
But this much money…
‘…It’s even more than the prize money I won from the squid game.’
Once that thought crossed my mind, the amount really did seem substantial.
Well, the squid game was a game, and the Eternal World was also a game, after all.
In any case, Yoo Sung-hyun laughed with a wry smile at the thought.
What was I going to do with all this money?
Troubled by such thoughts, Yoo Sung-hyun suddenly remembered the driver’s license he’d obtained before military service and nodded to himself.
‘I should probably spend some of it.’
Tomorrow seemed like it would be quite busy.
2.
A leisurely weekday afternoon.
The streets were nearly empty.
Yet a young man waiting for someone was shivering in the cold.
It was Lee Geon-dong, who had been waiting for Yoo Sung-hyun.
Yoo Sung-hyun wasn’t late.
There was still time before their appointment, so Lee Geon-dong was simply waiting.
As Lee Geon-dong waited for Yoo Sung-hyun, he exhaled a visible breath and muttered.
“Brr, it’s freezing.”
Still, he was grateful to Yoo Sung-hyun and wanted to buy him a meal.
He’d come out early so as not to be late.
If he’d known it would be this cold, he should have left more leisurely.
Not long after, Yoo Sung-hyun spotted Lee Geon-dong from a distance and approached him.
“You came early?”
“Yeah. I wanted to thank you, so I couldn’t be late.”
“So that’s why we’re going for meat?”
“Of course! Beef, no less!”
“Oh.”
It did seem odd to have beef for lunch.
But since he was offering to take me somewhere delicious, I couldn’t object.
Yoo Sung-hyun nodded in agreement.
Lee Geon-dong then led him to a beef restaurant he’d already noted.
Unlike the cold outside.
Upon entering, the restaurant was warm and filled with the savory aroma of cooking meat.
Despite it being lunchtime, the sheer number of customers made it clear this place was genuinely popular.
A restaurant with a reputation truly deserves it.
“Welcome, table for two?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
“Please sit wherever is comfortable for you.”
Following the server’s direction, Yoo Sung-hyun and Lee Geon-dong took the nearest available seats.
After ordering several cuts of meat,
they chatted while waiting for their food.
“It’s a bit sudden to bring it up, but did you see how well the video turned out this time?”
“Oh! You made that?”
“Hehehehe, of course I did!”
“Right.”
Yoo Sung-hyun had indeed watched the video, so he could nod in agreement.
The quality was quite impressive, and he’d genuinely enjoyed it.
To think his friend had created it.
It was strange in a way,
but he accepted it.
Lee Geon-dong joked that he was treating them to this meal thanks to the bonus he’d earned.
Yoo Sung-hyun chuckled softly and nodded along.
Then,
“Man, the Rapid Guild really takes care of their people. The bonuses are way better than other guilds.”
“Yeah, Yoo Jin really is generous with her spending.”
Since Yoo Sung-hyun had experienced it firsthand this time, he said so.
Lee Geon-dong asked with a slight grin.
“So did you buy something with it? When you suddenly get a big sum, you always find something to spend it on.”
“Actually, I picked something up this morning.”
“Oh? What?”
His friend had earned quite a bit of money.
Curious about what he’d purchased, Lee Geon-dong asked.
Yoo Sung-hyun answered casually.
“I bought a car.”
“Whoa!!! That’s awesome! So you definitely gotta get a car after you make it big—anyway, what kind did you get?”
“Me? A Matiz.”
“…???”
Was there a supercar called a Matiz?
At least Lee Geon-dong had no recollection of one.
Finding it odd, Lee Geon-dong asked just to be sure.
“A Matiz, you say….”
“Yeah, I bought it used. Got a good deal—five million won, pretty solid purchase, right?”
It really was that Matiz he knew.
“…W-well, don’t people usually buy sports cars or something when they make a lot of money?”
“Huh? I heard used economy cars are the best for someone starting their career?”
“…That’s… true, I suppose.”
Lee Geon-dong found himself at a loss for words, faced with Yoo Sung-hyun’s remarkably prudent wisdom.

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