<Chapter 81: The Warrior Who Regressed to Level 2>
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-What? It ends here?
-What kind of game ends so quickly? I want to see more of Ji-han ㅠㅠ
While some viewers complained about the abrupt ending of "One Bridge," others had different thoughts.
-It's good that Gold held out this far.
-Yeah, getting wiped out by the ghost army and the bridge being destroyed is the norm. -How does Gold block the first wave? It's a survival game to see who can survive the ghost army until the end.
Given the map's characteristics, it was quite challenging for Gold, who had to survive within 50% rather than block the enemies.
Some even suggested that this map should be categorized as a survival map.
-But what Ji-han did was quite innovative. Blocking the first wave like that?
-Yeah, but it's only possible for Ji-han. Others get wiped out in a minute. -Seriously, who can block the ghost army alone instead of the bridge master? No one in Gold can do it. -But... Silver... did it... lol
Ji-han directed the bridge master to intercept the enemies in the air, leading the game in a completely new direction.
If the Gold players in the back hadn't died so pointlessly, "One Bridge" might have shown a new game dynamic.
-Players are really no help at all. Are they really getting blown away by the wind pressure?
-From now on, Ji-han needs to merge with Platinum...
-But isn't his play level insane? He's unreal.
-Even in Platinum, fighting the Death Knight army alone like that would be tough. Wouldn't he need to be at least level 150?
-Show me the status window! Hurry up and give good comments!
-Yeah~ I already did~~ Now I need to promote~~
Ji-han's subscriber count had already surpassed 700,000.
While the growth was impressive, it still felt slow for viewers eager to see his status window.
Meanwhile, Ji-han was disappointed with Gold.
'Is this the level of Gold?'
He didn't have high expectations, but it was too much that they couldn't even block the wind from far away.
If things continued like this, even if he performed well in the first wave, he would be eliminated in the event before the second wave began.
'But if I stay near the cliff, it's hard to earn the bridge master's recognition.'
Even if he summoned Ariel to protect the players, he couldn't cover the entire area.
'As expected, the Epic Quest isn't easy to clear.'
Ji-han thought this as he looked at the system message.
[You have achieved 1st place in the Defense Game.]
[As a reward for participating in a lower league, your experience and GP gain increase by 50%.]
[Your experience and GP gain increase by 50% as a 1st place reward.]
[Your level has increased by 3.]
[You have gained 50,000 GP.]
'3 levels up...?'
3 levels up.
Even in Silver, winning a game usually only grants 1 level up.
Since he achieved 1st place in a game with Gold, the reward was enormous.
It felt like the system was urging him to advance to Gold quickly.
And then.
The subsequent message window seemed to confirm his thoughts.
[You have completed the Hidden Quest, "League Transcendence."]
[You have gained 30,000 achievement points as a reward.]
[You have completed the Hidden Quest, "Achieve 1st place in a higher league."]
[You have gained 50,000 achievement points as a reward.]
The achievement point rewards were even more impressive, surpassing the points gained from completing an Epic Quest.
'With this, the achievement points I've gained so far...'
Ji-han invested the additional 3 points into his combat stats and checked his status window.
Name: Ji-han Seong
Level: 43
League: Silver League - Gangnam 1 Area
Combat: 58
Force: 58
Sword Shadow: 23
Class - Supporter
Class - Mage
Class - Warrior
Gift - Shadow of the Moon (SS Rank)
Title - King of Kings - Bronze
Ruler of the Bronze League
Achievement Points - 185,300
His status window had grown significantly compared to before.
Ji-han reviewed his stats.
'The growth rate increase buff is definitely useful.'
Although not much time had passed since he founded the guild,
his combat and force stats had increased by 1, and his sword shadow by 2, due to his constant training.
At this level, he could find no match in Silver, and even in Gold, he would be unmatched.
'With this, I can even take on Platinum.'
Considering the synergy between his combat and force stats, he could likely overpower Platinum, which starts at level 100.
Fighting Diamond, which starts at level 200, would still be tough, but he wouldn't lose easily.
'If I keep growing like this, I might become a national representative before reaching Diamond.'
Ji-han thought this as he considered where to spend his achievement points.
'Adding a class costs 250,000 points.'
All classes except Archer were already acquired.
If he bought another class to get the Archer class, he would have all classes...
'Something must happen then.'
Though he had no concrete evidence, Ji-han had a strong feeling.
Getting all classes wouldn't just list four classes in his status window.
Even when he had no achievement points left, he thought it was too risky to spend 250,000 points on a baseless hunch.
'But I'm earning achievement points faster than expected.'
He already had 180,000 points.
With 70,000 more, he could attempt to add a class.
'Good. My next goal is to add a class.'
To do that, he needed to complete a major achievement quest.
'I can't clear the "One Bridge" Epic Quest alone.'
No matter how hard he tried, his teammates would be blown away.
So, there was something else he needed to clear.
'The Invasion Map's linked quest.'
The quest to defeat Viscount Nashed.
When he first received the quest, it seemed impossible, but now the situation was different.
'I need to find a strategy.'
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Office of the Japanese Trade Corporation's Korean Branch.
Joo Eun-ji, dressed in tracksuit, was drinking beer while watching a video of Ji-han's channel on her computer.
"Wow... He's really insane."
She opened her mouth wide as she watched Ji-han facing the Death Knight army, even as she chewed on squid.
The squid she was chewing fell onto the keyboard.
"Takeeda, throw this away."
"Yes! Lady!"
She threw it behind her chair and continued to watch Ji-han's combat show.
"At this level, he's definitely stronger than when the Sword King was in Silver."
"You're right, Lady. It's the first time in Battle.net history for a Silver to play with Gold."
"That's true..."
'Should I have come to the main body?'
Joo Eun-ji thought this for a moment but then shook her head.
'No, I need to secure the Sword King first.'
Thinking of the Sword King, whom she hadn't fully controlled yet, she shook her head.
Japan's continued dominance is all thanks to the Sword King.
While future prospects are important, players who can deliver results now are more crucial.
'I need to find a way to connect with him...'
If she could just make contact with Ji-han, she was confident she could persuade him.
But since a message she had never seen before appeared, things hadn't been going well.
She needed to find a way to increase contact with him.
'He won't come down from the penthouse... I see.'
Ji-han only came down to receive guild reports and otherwise lived strictly in the penthouse.
Rumors said he trained there like a madman...
So, Joo Eun-ji, instead of her original plan, had been editing videos non-stop since joining the guild.
"I need to get into the penthouse. It's not easy..."
As Joo Eun-ji took a swig of beer, Takeeda, who was kneeling behind her, cautiously raised his head.
"What about controlling Yoon Se-a? If you become close friends and get invited to the penthouse..."
"Ji-han is immune to my powers, so I can't waste my power on other players. The power of my avatar is not unlimited."
"Um..."
Takeeda frowned, thinking hard, then snapped his fingers.
"Ah! I have a good idea!"
"What is it?"
When Joo Eun-ji responded indifferently, Takeeda spoke passionately.
"Just get into the penthouse. Then...!"
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Guild Office.
"...You want to film the training sessions of the owner and Se-a?"
"Yes! Not just them, but if there are other members training, filming and posting those would be great too."
Guild Master Lee Hae-yeon thought about Joo Eun-ji's suggestion.
'It's a good idea.'
Indeed, the guild channel had no special content since Ji-han's last ad shoot.
'Even editing videos is tough. To voluntarily create more work...'
Lee Hae-yeon looked at Joo Eun-ji with warm eyes.
Unlike other editors who preferred remote work, Joo Eun-ji came to the office on time and left on time.
She edited more videos than other employees and produced the highest quality work.
To go further and suggest an idea that would increase her workload for the guild...
'Such an employee must be kept.'
How many employees treat company work as their own?
Lee Hae-yeon found Joo Eun-ji incredibly attractive.
"Thanks for the good idea. I'll ask him."
"Yes, I understand."
After Joo Eun-ji bowed 90 degrees and left the guild master's office, Lee Hae-yeon watched her go with satisfaction and immediately contacted Ji-han.
"Do you want to film the training sessions?"
[Yes. I thought it would be good to show it as guild content. We can exclude any sensitive parts.]