The Return of the Legendary All-Master - Chapter 74

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Chapter 74

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[New World Event Results Announcement!]

-Hello! This is the New World Development Team.

First, we’re posting this announcement to share some very exciting news with our users!

We’re sharing the results from the recently held Capsule Room Siege Event.

[Rankings]

You can check the rankings of users who participated in the event by clicking the link below, but the results are somewhat disappointing.

Only [South Korea-Seoul] achieved complete victory in the siege battle.

Thanks to this, the development team will be thinking more deeply about this issue.

We will continue to present various events to our users, so please look forward to them.

-New World Development Team

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The announcement posted on the New World Homepage spread across the world.

‘South Korea Seoul was the only place to achieve complete victory in the siege battle.’

With that single piece of content, the world’s attention focused on South Korea.

And South Korea was turned upside down.

[New World, Seoul South Korea! Protecting South Korea’s Pride!]

[South Korea, the only country to achieve victory in the siege battle – who was the hero of victory?]

[Hoyeong, is it true that domestic Martial Artist ranking 1st Yeo Min Ji participated?]

The articles flooding internet news were all related to the siege battle event.

And Welcome, where New World users gathered.

Welcome was blazing with the fuel of the siege battle event, as always.

[Did you see the siege battle event?! South Korea was the only one to win lololol]

-I saw capsule room users in a new light for real, from Hidden Theme to siege battles… making other countries eat dirt multiple times was insane lololol

└Fuck, at this point aren’t they all the same person lololol

└Ah, I feel so fucking good lol

└People who thought there were only idiots in capsule rooms, upvote lol

[Yeo Min Ji was in Seoul lol No wonder they held out until the end]

-With Yeo Min Ji, a 4th tier unique class, there, the siege gets broken through? Isn’t that really impossible?

└No… this siege battle had waves in the center, not the outskirts

└I participated from Chungju and this is correct.

└It was really fucking awful lol

└If it came from the outskirts, we really would have blocked it all lol

[I’m a user who participated in Seoul.]

-For reference, it wasn’t Yeo Min Ji who was active in Seoul. It was a common grade Martial Artist who partied with Yeo Min Ji… even someone who only did 2nd tier

└What are you saying? Don’t bullshit.

└A common grade Martial Artist who only did 2nd tier advancement outshone Yeo Min Ji and was active? You should limit your bullshit lol

└I participated in Seoul too and this is correct.

└Why is this bastard commenting on every single post

[But that’s really true]

-Dragonia appeared in the last wave, and it wasn’t Yeo Min Ji but a common grade Martial Artist who handled it alone. But do you know what weapon he used? It was a bow lololol

└Ah, fucking boring

└Cut it out

└What the hell, some regular grade martial artist killed a Dragonia with a bow ㅡㅡ

└(Author) No, fuck, it’s really true!! I’m really going crazy!

“Hey! Look at this! There’s tons of talk about you on Welcome?”

Ha Jin made a fuss and handed his smartphone to Jung Hoon.

On the smartphone, news about a common grade Martial Artist killing Dragonia was occasionally being posted.

Of course, no one believed those words.

“No one believes it though?”

“Huh? Why? That’s ridiculous.”

“Ridiculous… it’s an unbelievable story to anyone.”

A common grade Martial Artist who completed 2nd tier killed Dragonia alone.

Unless you were an eyewitness, it was hard to believe.

“But why is your expression like that?”

“What do you mean.”

“Want to look in a mirror? Your expression looks like shit right now.”

It was true.

Jung Hoon’s expression was beautifully rotten.

The reason wasn’t Welcome, but the New World announcement.

‘These crazy bastards, thinking more deeply?’

Headquarters had set up this event so that no one could clear it.

Setting it to 1% and having waves in the exact center of the stronghold was all for that reason.

But Seoul, where Jung Hoon was, succeeded in defending the stronghold.

‘That means they’re enjoying this.’

Headquarters announced they would prepare the next event.

Those bastards don’t attack Earth if someone clears the tasks they prepare, but if they fail to clear them, they impose penalties accordingly.

Disgusting bastards.

“Phew, but did you apply for a capsule?”

Jung Hoon calmed his anger and changed the subject.

Ha Jin tactfully nodded his head.

“Of course. Fortunately, my dad gave permission right away.”

Ha Jin’s father didn’t approve of his son playing games.

So even though they had the means, he didn’t buy him a capsule.

He didn’t stop him from visiting capsule rooms, but it meant that if he really wanted to play games, he should do it with his own power.

And since Ha Jin won the capsule through this event with his own strength, there was no reason to oppose it.

“That’s great.”

Previously, when he received a capsule as a prize, Ha Jin’s eyes were full of envy as he looked at the capsule.

That’s also why he included Ha Jin in his party for this event to move together.

“This is all thanks to you.”

“Good that you know.”

“…Wow, you’re really annoying but I have nothing to say.”

“So when is your capsule coming?”

“Today.”

“That fast? Mine’s coming tomorrow.”

Jung Hoon called his mother as soon as the event ended.

‘Oh my? Did you really get first place?’

‘Yes. Now you can play games whenever you have time, Mother.’

‘Hoho, thanks to my son I’ll get to use a capsule too.’

His mother was delighted, and Jung Hoon immediately applied for capsule delivery.

That’s why his capsule would arrive a day earlier than Ha Jin’s.

* * *

At the same time.

Hoyoung Guild was also turned upside down.

In the siege event, only South Korea-Seoul had succeeded in defending their stronghold, and Yeo Min Ji was in that Seoul.

“Min Ji!”

“Miss!”

Guild leader Yeo Soon Woo and team leader Park In Tae burst into the office simultaneously.

Yeo Min Ji’s face was worn out with fatigue, probably from being bothered by guild members.

“You’re here?”

At her weak voice, Yeo Soon Woo awkwardly cleared his throat.

“Ahem, it’s fine. I didn’t rush here to interrogate you.”

“Then what brings you here?”

“A bit disappointing? Anyone listening would think I only come when there’s business.”

“That’s how you usually are.”

“That’s…”

Having nothing to say to the facts, Yeo Soon Woo shut his mouth tight.

Until entering New World, Yeo Soon Woo always had many conversations with his daughter, but since establishing the guild, he couldn’t pay attention to his daughter due to the daily bloody competition.

Nevertheless, his daughter always supported him from the side without complaints.

Perhaps because of that, he always felt sorry toward his daughter.

‘Really, the guild leader always becomes small when he stands before the miss.’

Park In Tae, who was watching from the side, thought this was the moment and immediately intervened.

“Actually, we heard that you participated in the siege event, Miss.”

“Yes. So I came back after taking first place.”

“That’s truly amazing! But Welcome said it wasn’t you but another party member who dealt with the Dragonia… is that true?”

Lv.175 Dragonia.

From what he heard, it even used Breath and Annihilation.

At that level, they only reduced the level but kept the Dragonia’s abilities intact.

Yeo Min Ji honestly nodded her head.

“That’s right. It wasn’t me who did it.”

“My goodness…”

A Martial Artist who completed 2nd Job Advancement.

That must refer to the Martial Artist who obtained the Hidden Class they encountered before.

Otherwise, there would be no reason for her to go as far as using capsule rooms to participate in the event.

“So I have a favor to ask of you, Father.”

Yeo Min Ji’s gaze turned to Yeo Soon Woo.

Then his face brightened up.

“Of course! Whatever favor it is, just say it!”

“I want to make a deal.”

“A deal?”

“Yes. So please give me strong support.”

* * *

After Ha Jin left, the capsule installation was completed before Mother returned from work.

A capsule of the same grade as Jung Hoon’s.

When Mother came home from work and saw the capsule installed in the master bedroom, she looked slightly surprised.

“Oh my, it really came?”

“Did you think your son was lying?”

“Not that, but… seeing it in person leaves me speechless.”

The capsule’s price was a whopping 30 million won.

It wasn’t an easy decision to spend 30 million won just to play a game.

However, if it was received by winning an event, the story was different.

It was a gift her son gave her by using his talent to win first place in the event.

“You don’t have to start right away. Start whenever Mother feels comfortable.”

Since the capsule was installed under Mother’s name, if Mother just registers, that capsule will become Mother’s exclusive capsule.

“Thank you. Then let’s have dinner together first.”

“Yes! I made rice just in case.”

Earlier, Mother said she would pack some budae-jjigae on her way here, so I only prepared rice.

The budae-jjigae was already fully cooked and just needed to be put in a pot and boiled.

After finishing the meal and taking a brief rest, Mother slowly activated the capsule.

“Living this long, the day has come for me to use a capsule.”

Mother smiled gently.

Jung Hoon’s face went blank for a moment seeing that expression.

How long has it been since I’ve seen such an expectant face?

Mother originally had no interest in New World.

She became interested from the moment Jung Hoon won first place in an event and brought home a capsule.

Her son who only studied had become completely absorbed in a game, so she became curious.

After that, she even watched New World League on TV and became completely absorbed in the world of New World.

‘I made a mistake.’

I assumed Mother would dislike games and only focused on growth.

Later, when the game became reality, I planned to transfer some of my accumulated stats to Mother so she wouldn’t be uncomfortable.

But that wasn’t it.

Mother wanted to try the game her son was playing.

“…I’m sorry.”

When the words of apology suddenly came out, Mother tilted her head.

“Hm? What are you sorry for?”

“Oh, it’s nothing. More importantly, would you like to read this?”

What Jung Hoon handed over was a notebook.

“What is this?”

“I made a simple summary from job selection to tutorial.”

From Warrior to Gunner.

It was a notebook written with advantages and disadvantages to help with job selection, and from tutorial methods to future growth directions, written in a way that would be easy for Mother to understand.

‘This is much easier to read than Welcome’s strategy guide.’

After all, Mother probably wouldn’t look at Welcome.

“Thank you. Then I should read this before starting the game?”

“That would be good.”

“Right. If I’m going to start, I should start properly.”

Mother sat in the living room and began studying by opening the notebook.

* * *

The next day.

Mother even used her annual leave and entered the capsule.

[Jung Hoon, if you have time, could we talk for a moment?]

Jung Hoon, who received the text, visited a nearby cafe.

He sat down and was sipping an Americano when Yeo Min Ji entered the cafe shortly after.

“Sorry. Did you wait long?”

“No. I just arrived too.”

Jung Hoon’s coffee cup was already about half empty.

Yeo Min Ji smiled at his consideration and returned with the same drink.

“I hope I didn’t interrupt your gaming.”

“It’s fine. The event ended, so I was planning to rest for a few days anyway.”

“That’s a relief.”

After that, they had simple conversation.

The reactions of guilds including Hoyeong after the siege event ended.

Jung Hoon listened with considerable interest.

‘Ho, so they’re desperately trying to find me?’

The guilds weren’t stupid either.

Recently, one Martial Artist had taken first place in events multiple times, and even the first Hidden Class had appeared.

Since there couldn’t be many people who could push the trash-performance Martial Artist to the extreme, they thought it was all the same person.

So Yeo Min Ji’s position became very awkward.

The reason was that she was the one who partied with the Martial Artist in this siege event.

“So you want to make a deal?”

“Yes. If you accept me as your disciple, Hoyeong Guild will act as a shield for you. Also, we’ll make sure guild matters don’t interfere with your gameplay at all.”

“Guild membership? That’s not really appealing.”

“One more person! We’ll scout one additional person you want for Hoyeong! I promise exceptional treatment in my name as well.”

“Ho?”

He became a little interested.

Jung Hoon originally planned to reject all love calls from guilds, but now his thoughts had changed a bit.

‘Since Mother has started too, having Hoyeong’s backing would make things much easier for her.’

It’s not just about money.

For safe growth, backing is necessary.

Currently, Jung Hoon is achieving growth without restraint, but he has no backing.

Also, I can avoid troublesome things like love calls.

“If that happens, Hoyeong will get quite a lot of criticism… Will that be okay?”

Hoyeong is not just a simple guild.

One of South Korea’s named guilds.

To join such a guild, you have to take tests and compete fiercely.

But if someone enters so simply, criticism from many people will pour in.

“That’s why I said I wanted Jung Hoon to join. The surroundings are very heated about Jung Hoon’s activities. If we say we attached conditions for scouting, they’ll have no choice but to accept it.”

“There will be many who won’t accept it. In the end, it’s still a parachute appointment.”

“If they’re jealous, we can just hit back by telling them to have talent. When even the guild leader has given permission, what can they say?”

She had already received permission from Yeo Soon Woo.

Yeo Soon Woo, who was expected to step forward saying he wanted to see the Martial Artist who defeated Dragonia directly, surprisingly left everything to her.

“Also, if you want, you can withdraw at any time. Even after withdrawal, if you need help, Hoyeong will help you as much as we can.”

Jung Hoon was slightly moved by the groundbreaking proposal.

“The conditions are good.”

“Yes. For me, it’s more important than anything else.”

It might be selfish.

Without considering Hoyeong’s position at all, it was no different from selling out Hoyeong for her own problem.

But even if it looks that way, she wants to rise up.

She was subtly looked down upon as a Martial Artist even among rankers.

She definitely wants to complement her weaknesses and flatten the noses of those bastards who looked down on her.

At Yeo Min Ji’s determined expression, Jung Hoon nodded.

“Good. If you let one more person join including me, I’ll pass on my know-how about fist techniques.”

“Thank you!”

Yeo Min Ji’s eyes sparkled.

This is it!

Jung Hoon wasn’t simply fighting by relying only on Myeongwang Fist Technique – she had witnessed this with her own eyes.

She was convinced that Jung Hoon would become her best teacher.

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