The Strongest in the Game by Dominating Monster - Chapter 7

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Monster Domination: Game’s Strongest Episode 7

Monster Lord.

Upon hearing those five syllables, Garuda’s heart soared greatly.

That great being his mother had spoken of.

The person who had been his mother’s only master.

He was the Monster Lord.

Kairen had learned about the Monster Lord faster than expected.

Garuda was quite pleased with that fact.

Though he hadn’t yet built much of a bond with that adventurer.

That adventurer’s touch felt quite pleasant.

And then, Kairen tilted his head and asked Daron back.

“Monster Lord?”

“The origin of all Tamers and a being that only appeared in legends from long ago. According to legend, he communed deeply not only with animals but also with monsters.”

Daron hoped he would react intensely to this amazing story, but Kairen merely nodded lightly.

At the weaker reaction than expected, Daron cleared his throat and continued.

“He didn’t just simply converse with monsters, but communicated deeply as if their souls were connected. Thanks to this, monsters followed him, and with that power he built a vast territory.”

Kairen, who had been listening silently, reacted this time.

He frowned and let out a small chuckle.

He had just tried to listen quietly, but wasn’t this Demon Lord Kairen?

The Kairen in his dreams had done the same.

He had centaurs cultivate the land and commanded goblins to sow seeds.

Minotaurs’ axes split trees, and ogres’ iron clubs smashed rocks.

Thus he grew his territory and built an army.

“But such things were only possible for the Monster Lord alone. It’s something ordinary Tamers couldn’t even dream of. Mediocre people like us struggle just to tame a single monster.”

Daron’s voice became bitter.

He was not an ordinary NPC.

He was one who helped adventurers change classes in Beginner Village.

Among them, he helped those who aspired to be Tamers.

But…

[Tamer? Hey! That’s a damn ruined class. Never choose it!]

[What kind of Tamer is that? More like a Tamer appealer.]

[My friend tried Tamer, immediately deleted the character and is raising a new one. He says absolutely don’t do it.]

Conversations between adventurers that often reached Daron’s ears, even as an NPC.

It hurt his heart terribly, but he couldn’t deny it.

Daron fell silent for a moment, then carefully spoke up.

“Anyway, what I want to say is that I see in you the talent to become that legendary Monster Lord.”

That was right.

Daron was almost certain that this man would recreate that legendary tale.

The proof of that existed right there beside Kairen, didn’t it?

The divine bird, Garuda.

A legendary spirit that no ordinary Tamer could ever tame.

Such a noble creature was following a mere adventurer.

There could be no more certain proof than this.

“That’s quite interesting indeed.”

Kairen stroked his chin and nodded slowly.

“Then what should I do from now on?”

He asked Daron quite directly, but Daron scratched his chin awkwardly.

“Haha. I’m sorry, but I can’t tell you that right now.”

“Excuse me?”

“I’d like to tell you, but your power is still too weak. You’re still only level 3, aren’t you? Grow a bit more and come back. I can tell you the rest of the story then.”

“Ah. You’re right.”

Kairen let out a short sigh and smiled wryly.

With so many things happening, he had forgotten his own level.

Currently, my level is only 3.

It was far short of level 10, the essential requirement for class change.

“I understand. Thank you so much for the good words. I’ll come back as quickly as possible.”

“Take your time. I’m always here.”

After finishing his conversation with Daron and even saying goodbye to Rookie, Kairen came out of the cabin.

* * *

Kairen, who left the cabin, headed toward the village center.

It was time to tackle the minor quests he had paused because of the hidden quest.

“Thank you. Thanks to you, I can serve a delicious dinner to my guests!”

Along with the inn owner’s hearty laughter, several notifications rang out.

[10 Rabbit Meat disappears from inventory.]

[‘Beginner Quest’ completed.]

[Level up!]

As he wore a pleasant smile, the inn owner continued speaking.

“Since you’re here, could I ask you for one more favor? It’s a simple task – just go to the blacksmith shop and bring back one of my items.”

[Beginner Quest 2] Let’s get the inn owner’s item from the blacksmith shop. Objective: Go to the blacksmith shop and bring back the inn owner’s item. Reward: 50 Silver, small amount of experience.

A chain quest that appeared as soon as he completed the previous quest.

“Yes. I’ll go and come back quickly.”

Since he was planning to go to the blacksmith shop anyway to use Daron’s letter, he readily nodded.

“Then I’m counting on you! Oh, and be careful because the blacksmith Kal has a bit of a picky personality!”

The inn owner waved his hand with a meaningful smile.

A picky personality, he said.

Kairen, who had left the inn, stroked his chin.

Normally, he would have let such words go in one ear and out the other.

But he had experienced it right from the start of the game.

Lucy’s words about not taking rabbits lightly weren’t lies.

Probably, this time too it wasn’t just a casual remark.

Still, could it be as difficult as the hidden quest?

Chuckling, he moved his steps, and Kairen shifted his thoughts to the hidden class rather than the quest before him.

“Monster Lord…”

After hearing Daron’s explanation, the Monster Lord was identical to Demon Lord Kairen.

Like the Demon Lord, he acquired monsters and built territories.

The details might be different, but the core was the same.

And that point stirred Kairen’s heart.

The dreams featuring Demon Lord Kairen were tiresome yet always made his heart race.

He still couldn’t forget the excitement he felt when he first had that dream.

The vast land and various facilities filling the ground.

Thousands of monsters working in the facilities.

And the massive, towering castle planted in the center of the territory.

Later, even knowing it was a dream, I didn’t want to wake up.

And after waking up, I always thought.

How wonderful it would have been if it wasn’t a dream.

What if I really was a being who dominated monsters.

I would have done things differently.

I would have done it like this.

Now that the opportunity to fulfill that audacious imagination had arrived.

Other professions had long been erased from Kairen’s mind.

Ah. Except for just one profession.

“It’s a bit regrettable to give that up.”

He clicked his tongue while thinking of his other specialty.

Another talent he had seriously pursued until his first year of high school.

In fact, before taming Garuda, he had intended to take a profession related to that.

Though he had given it up due to injury and family circumstances six years ago, he was confident he could do better than others.

Besides, it seemed like it would be fun to do it again after so long.

“Hmm.”

He fell into contemplation while stroking his chin.

He weighed Monster Lord against his specialty on a scale.

Without a moment’s hesitation, the scale tipped to one side.

“No matter what, I can’t give up Monster Lord.”

Kairen nodded at the result in his heart with a crooked smile.

Right. Let’s go with Monster Lord.

And I don’t know yet anyway.

First, I’ll try for Monster Lord, and if I fail, I can take that profession then.

Maybe I could even have both professions.

Mm. Mm. As he was nodding his head, the chimney of the Blacksmith Shop came clearly into view.

Seeing the smoke curling up, he continued his steps.

“You stupid idiots!!”

As soon as he entered the entrance of the Blacksmith Shop, a harsh voice echoed.

* * *

With curiosity piqued by the resounding voice, he stepped inside.

There he saw a space divided into two sections.

On one side was a blacksmith shop equipped with tools like a Furnace and Bellows.

On the other side was a Dirt Training Ground with weapons like Spears, Blades, and Bows, along with several Scarecrows.

And the harsh voice had echoed from the training ground side.

“You dare covet my creations with such pathetic skills? Not a chance!”

The furry NPC with a beard reaching down to his chest thundered loudly.

He was leaning on a Crutch, apparently having trouble with his legs.

Above his head was clearly written the name ‘Kal’, indicating he was the owner of the Blacksmith Shop.

“What! What’s with those insolent looks!”

Kal swung the Crutch he was holding at the resentful and angry stares of several users.

Kal’s rough temperament was obvious at a glance.

Kairen suppressed a chuckle.

That’s not just being picky, is it?

To put it crudely, isn’t he just being a complete asshole?

“Huh? What? Who are you?”

Then, Kal turned his gaze to look at Kairen.

“I came from the Inn. They asked me to bring the item you have stored.”

“Hmph! That pig always sends errands instead of coming himself. The item is over there. Take it yourself. And…”

Kal pointed toward the inside of the Blacksmith Shop with his chin, then looked Kairen up and down.

“If you’re an adventurer too, you’ll need a weapon, right? Pick whatever you want to use from over there. But if your skills are terrible, you can’t take it.”

Along with his gruff voice, an alarm sounded.

[Beginner Quest 3] Pass Kal’s test to obtain Beginner Equipment. Objective: Pass Kal’s test. Reward: 50 Silver, small amount of experience, Beginner Equipment Set.

“What kind of test is it?”

At Kairen’s question, Kal snorted.

“Simple. Hit the Scarecrow. You can hit it as many times as you want. But you need to land 3 consecutive Critical Hits. Anyone who can’t do this simple thing doesn’t deserve to take my equipment!”

Kal looked at the other users with blazing eyes.

“Damn it… I’ll get revenge on that furry bastard someday. Really.”

“Son of a bitch… Let him try it himself.”

“I’m more pissed at this guy than the Rabbit.”

The users who were sprawled out, tired and exhausted, glared back defiantly.

In fact, complaints against Kal were already widespread.

The second newbie slaughterer after the Rabbit.

That was Kal’s nickname, and as if proving it, this quest was no joke either.

Three consecutive Critical Hits.

That alone required extreme control and luck.

But on top of that, the Scarecrows weren’t ordinary Scarecrows.

They moved irregularly back and forth, left and right, dodging attacks.

Three consecutive Critical Hits on such objects?

It wasn’t easy for a newbie to do.

“Hmm. I understand.”

Despite such reactions, Kairen nodded calmly.

He moved his steps toward the weapons and picked up a weapon without hesitation.

Instantly, hollow laughter erupted among the users.

The item he chose was the most difficult and avoided item in this quest.

“Another newbie trait showing up, right?”

“Honestly, Bows in virtual reality are irresistible. Hehehe.”

“How many users cleared this quest with a Bow?”

“Less than 1%? Most clear it with Blades, Spears, or Axes.”

“That person must have come without reading any guides.”

The mockery of other users pierced his ears.

But instead of arguing back, Kairen smiled and headed to his position.

As they said, he was a newbie and a beginner.

He had logged in without even reading guides.

But regarding this item in his hands now.

When it came to the ‘Bow’, he was more of an expert than anyone else here.

* * *

Six years ago, 2029.

South Korea was quite bustling.

“Wow… He’s really incredibly handsome…”

“That face is sixteen years old?”

“Crazy… Does that make sense? That face and he’s skilled too?”

It was merely a national team selection match.

And even that was for archery, a minor sport’s national team selection.

Yet the internet buzzed with live coverage, and dozens of reporters were visible.

All for just one person, to see Yu Baekjin.

An archery prodigy and visual genius who advanced to the national team selection at the young age of just 16.

As he released the bowstring, it struck dead center without fail.

“Woahhh! Yu Baekjin! Another ten here! Perfect so far!”

“Great! One more shot! Just one shot left! He needs to keep concentrating!”

Not just the commentators and casters, but everyone watching couldn’t hide their excitement.

Just one more shot. One shot would change South Korea’s archery history.

Yu Baekjin would claim the title of ‘youngest male archery national representative.’

And the countdown began again.

Everyone held their breath and waited.

But Yu Baekjin ultimately couldn’t shoot that final arrow.

The shoulder injury he’d been enduring flared up at that very moment.

Thus Yu Baekjin let go of his dream at the very last moment.

And now.

The bowstring was drawn taut at his fingertips as he grasped his talent once more.

Faaaaaaang!

The arrow shot forth like lightning, cutting through the debris of his collapsed dream.

Thwaaaack!

The arrow of the genius who had given up on his dream flew precisely and straight.

Right in the center of the scarecrow’s head. It struck the ten without even a hint of wavering.

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