The Game of a Legendary Genius Dark Mage - Chapter 388

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Episode 388
388
“All of a sudden?”
“A reconnaissance survey?”
“Well, for a large-scale event like this, we really should conduct a site survey beforehand.”
While Yoo Sung-hyun and An Yu-bin reacted with surprise at the sudden proposal, only Geon-dong nodded in understanding.
For group events like this, a reconnaissance survey was practically essential.
If they went without surveying and things went poorly, what then?
At Geon-dong’s explanation, both An Yu-bin and Yoo Sung-hyun nodded in agreement.
However, Yoo Sung-hyun hesitated for a moment at those words.
‘Wouldn’t it be awkward since I’m currently part of Michael’s party?’
It wasn’t as though Michael wouldn’t understand if he mentioned a prior commitment.
Still, it felt inconsiderate to excuse himself from the party while actively participating.
‘I should at least ask first.’
There was no particular reason why Yoo Sung-hyun had to attend the survey.
With that thought, Yoo Sung-hyun agreed.
“Understood for now.”
“Are you planning to go as well, Sung-hyun?”
At An Yu-bin’s question, Yoo Sung-hyun hesitated briefly.
It wasn’t a critical guild matter, but he worried what kind of trouble Yoo Mi-na might cause if left alone.
One might argue that a grown adult wouldn’t cause problems.
But remembering the time she went to the beach with friends and the police station called, his heart still sank at the memory.
She’d been arrested for assault after hitting someone who was persistently hitting on her at the beach.
Though admittedly, the other person was being excessively persistent.
‘No matter how I look at it, throwing the punch was the biggest mistake.’
There was no guarantee his sister wouldn’t do something similar again.
So he’d decided it would be best to go along.
Thus, when Yoo Sung-hyun nodded in agreement,
An Yu-bin’s expression became somewhat more resolute, but then the menu arrived and Yoo Sung-hyun’s attention shifted.
Since An Yu-bin’s expression changed in that moment, Yoo Sung-hyun didn’t pay it much mind and moved on.
“Wow… this is actually really delicious?”
“The green color looked unusual, but paired with garlic bread, it’s quite tasty.”
“Really delicious?”
“Haha! It’s rewarding to see everyone enjoying it so much.”
As Yoo Mi-na, An Yu-bin, and Yoo Sung-hyun ate with obvious satisfaction, Geon-dong wore an expression of great pride.
After all, when you recommend a restaurant and everyone loves it, you can’t help but feel pleased.
As Yoo Sung-hyun nodded in agreement while eating,
An Yu-bin and Yoo Mi-na murmured to each other.
“No wonder my sister has been gaining weight lately.”
“Right? With all this restaurant data she carries around, no wonder she’s gaining weight. We should make her exercise more.”
“Ahahaha….”
The two of them already seemed to know, and Geon-dong laughed awkwardly.
An Yu-bin and Yoo Mi-na exchanged knowing smiles while looking at him.
It was understandable.
Yoo Sung-hyun chuckled at the sight, finished his meal, and various topics came up in conversation.
“By the way, where are you at these days, Sung-hyun?”
“Me? Why?”
“Well, Yu-bin says it’s hard to keep up. You bulldozed through the Guild event this time with massive armies again.”
At Yoo Mi-na’s words, Yoo Sung-hyun looked at An Yu-bin with considerable surprise.
Sure enough, she hung her head regretfully.
“Ugh, even though I’m on the Backup Team, I haven’t really gotten to do proper backup work, so it’s frustrating.”
“Hmm, I see. I recently got a pass, so I’m in the Ninth Region now.”
“That’s quite a ways ahead. We’re only in the Eighth Region now….”
“Hm?”
Yoo Sung-hyun tilted his head in confusion at that remark.
Being in the Eighth Region already meant surpassing level 250, while the Ninth Region required surpassing level 275.
Having just hit level 270, Yoo Sung-hyun had arrived first via pass, but he was somewhat surprised by their seemingly similar pace.
“What’s your average level?”
“We’re approaching 270 soon.”
“Hmm….”
Yoo Sung-hyun pondered for a moment at those words.
Then Yoo Mi-na, noticing him thinking, asked a question.
“What’s on your mind?”
An Yu-bin was also looking quite curious at Yoo Mi-na’s question.
Shouldn’t she know what Yoo Sung-hyun, whom she had to back up, was thinking?
That was the logical approach.
After a moment of thought, Yoo Sung-hyun spoke.
“Actually, I’ve been entering Mugan City lately and am currently breaking through the deep layers….”
“Mugan City, Belhadam?”
“Ah, that place is fairly entertaining among the Ninth Region, but generally it’s better to move to the next area…?”
“I have a Quest there, so I absolutely need to go through the deep layers.”
At Yoo Sung-hyun’s words, An Yu-bin’s eyes gleamed brightly.
The Ninth Region was nearly conquered, and now Yoo Sung-hyun had to break through the deep layers!
Of course, this was her responsibility to fulfill!
With that thought, An Yu-bin spoke to Yoo Sung-hyun.
“Then we’ll hurry and help you!”
As she said this with a determined expression, Yoo Sung-hyun inwardly nodded in agreement.
Asking the Michael Party to hunt the Three Lords together felt somewhat burdensome, after all.
As they were discussing this, Yoo Mi-na suddenly tilted her head in confusion.
She had thought Yoo Sung-hyun would be breaking through Mugan City from Floor 1.
You’re breaking through that alone?
“Are you soloing it?”
“No, not exactly. I’m currently partying with one of the groups attempting the deep challenge.”
“…!?”
At Yoo Sung-hyun’s words, An Yu-bin’s pupils trembled in an instant.
Like a girlfriend witnessing her boyfriend cheating on her.
Unfortunately, Yoo Sung-hyun was focused on answering Yoo Mi-na’s question and didn’t notice An Yu-bin swallowing hard and sending a message somewhere.
[Luna-Emergency!!! Sung-hyun is partying with other people!!!]
[Embris-Huh??? He’s with others and not with us…?]
[Reaper-Tsk tsk, understandable. We are this slow after all.]
[Longfeng-Hey Reaper, you’re still not even in our party????]
[Hwawol-Never mind that, what are you talking about???]
[Joseon First Blade Kim Che-gun-What do you mean????]
[Merlin-Hahaha! The flames are rising!!]
[Kyou-Who is it?]
Everyone sent emotionally charged messages.
But An Yu-bin, sending it secretly, quickly sent only her own message.
[Luna-I’ll explain the details later. Just know that we need to conquer Mugan from Belhadam.]
Everyone responded with understanding, their will to level up burning brightly.
Messages that Yoo Sung-hyun would have dismissed as noisy if he’d seen them.
Then, suddenly, the sharp-minded Kim Che-gun spoke up.
[Joseon First Blade Kim Che-gun-But how does Luna know that? Are you with him right now?]
[Hwawol-Huh? Now that you mention it???]
[Kyou-Found it. They’re called Michael Party, currently ranked 3rd, and Sung-hyun is literally showing his face on broadcast there?]
[Merlin-Hahaha! I wondered when he’d show that handsome face! Not as the Demon King, but in such a serious place.]
[Embris-Sung-hyun is quite handsome. Very much so….]
[Joseon First Blade Kim Che-gun-How did Luna know that???? Asking for the second time.]
An Yu-bin turned her head, pretending not to notice the chaotic chat window.
In any case, she’d given them sufficient motivation.
Yoo Sung-hyun’s eyes met An Yu-bin’s again, and she looked at him, clenched her fist, and spoke.
“We will definitely overtake you.”
“Yes…?”
There was no real need for that.
Though truthfully, Yoo Sung-hyun’s leveling had practically come to a standstill.
The required experience was substantial, but there were far too many minions who didn’t consume experience like Transcendent Death or Legion Commanders.
And even the newly acquired Belzarak was an experience hog.
Perhaps it wouldn’t be long before he’d be hunting with the Backup Team.
Since party hunting this time had been quite fun, Yoo Sung-hyun smiled, thinking it might not be so bad.
“Sounds good. I’ll wait.”
“Yes. I’ll catch up soon.”
Yoo Sung-hyun replied as such, and An Yu-bin nodded in agreement, saying she would do her best.
Then, suddenly, I stroked my chin.
‘Hmm.’
Now that I thought about it this way.
‘Would the Chungwi Party, Mansik Party, and Michael’s party turn a three-way competition into a four-way one?’
Thinking such a thing amusing, I let out a quiet chuckle.
Wondering what would happen if such a large fish entered the arena, I finished my meal while smiling.
2.
Mugan City, Belhadam.
The race to reach the depths of Mugan, the primary content of this place, could be said to be quite fierce.
Particularly now, the Chungwi Party, which was leading the way, had recently broken through Floor 76 and widened the gap to Floor 77, yet the party leader Chungwi was frowning with a peculiar displeasure.
‘Of all things, Michael had to discover a shortcut….’
While unable to recruit a mage, I had tried to widen the distance as much as possible.
The Michael Party, which had accomplished the feat of clearing Floor 74 in a single day and reaching Floor 75, was truly nothing but a nuisance.
Though the Chungwi Party was currently ahead, Chungwi knew better than anyone.
The true strength of the Michael Party.
The speed at which they cleared floors with considerably superior skill exceeded Chungwi’s imagination.
Though I desperately wished not to be caught up, the thought that I might be overtaken by tomorrow at this rate weighed heavily not only on Chungwi but on all party members as well, their expressions growing grim.
Above all, the newly recruited mage was the problem.
‘For such a skilled mage to join the Michael Party.’
Honestly, who could have predicted this?
I knew they would recruit a mage, but I never imagined one with such exceptional skill.
So as Chungwi, gritting my teeth, pondered this matter.
One of the party members approached and spoke to Chungwi.
“Phew, Chungwi, don’t worry too much and let’s just go.”
“…Yeah, you’re right.”
Though I answered thus, with Chungwi appearing considerably wounded in pride, the other party members also cautiously approached with words.
“That’s right, let’s not get too caught up in rankings.”
“We have our own pace.”
“Right. We just arrive at our own speed.”
“The Michael Party was originally from the second-tier squads anyway….”
“Tsk.”
I could only click my tongue at the last party member’s words.
That’s right.
Unlike the Michael Party, the Chungwi Party was composed of those who had never joined a Guild in the first place.
So their skill was bound to be inferior to the Michael Party.
Whether Chungwi felt an inferiority complex on that point, the exploration had originally begun with the thought of exploring the depths apart from competition.
But gradually it had transformed into competition.
Michael had started casually mentioning such things on his livestream, and viewers were following suit in their discussions.
Perhaps it was inevitable.
Thus, Chung-wi exhaled deeply and pondered.
‘Perhaps it would be easier to accept that we were simply an unbeatable party from the start.’
After all, while their party filled all six slots, the Michael Party consisted of merely four members.
They had already lost in terms of raw capability.
Chung-wi consoled himself inwardly.
‘Yes, second place is still an accomplishment.’
With that thought, he prepared to move forward.
Yet Chung-wi remained blissfully unaware.
Of the three parties that would begin their ascent from Floor 1 mere days hence.
Demon King Backup Team 1 – Floor 1
Demon King Backup Team 2 – Floor 1
Demon King Backup Team 3 – Floor 1
At first, he paid them no mind.
But when a week had passed.
Demon King Backup Team 1 – Floor 67
Demon King Backup Team 2 – Floor 67
Demon King Backup Team 3 – Floor 67
“??????”
An incomprehensible phenomenon had occurred.

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