Chapter 14 – Another Whale in the Whale Fight (2)

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Translated by Heavenly Cat

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I interfered with the collapsed ruins, deforming its shape.

Rumble!

‘The most important thing is efficiency.’

That was realized from my past experience.

In the battle with the bandits, I realized what a dangerous situation magic power depletion was.

If it hadn’t been for the help of those Players.

I would have drowned in the afterlife by now.

That is why I pondered all night.

‘How must I fight to fight with maximum efficiency.’

First of all, the efficiency of attack-type magic including ‘Ignition’ was relatively low.

The reason my magic power was consumed at a rapid pace in the previous Rift was also starting from when I used ‘Ignition’.

‘I should restrain its use as much as possible.’

In that sense, what is the magic with the highest magic power efficiency?

If someone asked, the sight before my eyes was my answer.

Rumble, rumble!

Magic manifested from the collapsed ruins.

As an aftermath of that magic, the shape of the ruins changed.

A massive barrier shot up.

It blocked the path between me and the lunging soldier.

This was magic inspired by the [Alchemy Skill], which was neither attack nor defense-type magic.

That’s right.

The alchemy type had the highest efficiency among the magic I used.

‘The problem is that its usage is extremely limited.’

Of course, I could definitely change its shape to be a bit more complex.

Like adding lethality to make spikes sprout from the wall,

Or making it in the shape of a weapon from the start…….

‘Just like maximizing the heat retention of the teacup.’

It took quite a lot of magic power to add complex shapes like hooks for lethality.

I had experienced it while modifying the arrowhead. As much as its size was big, more magic power would be needed to add complex shapes.

‘In other words, the belly button becoming bigger than the belly.’

Besides, there was no need to either.

“This is sufficient.”

It’s not a bluff this time.

Indeed, is it because its level is high.

Even though a massive wall shot up, there was no hesitation.

The soldier swiftly went around that wall and approached me.

However, I can be confident.

That even so, I would be faster.

Rumble, rumble!!

“?”

Because this didn’t take any special magic power or effort.

Just like turning the falling teacup back into a piece of stone.

I turned the stone wall back into the remnants of the ruins once again.

Crash!

This is not something like the destructive power of magic.

The amount of impact coming from the height.

I forgot the formula since I was in the liberal arts course but…….

Anyway, it implies it’s an irresistible physics law.

Rumble, rumble

Its destructive power was as tremendous as the height of the stone wall.

Though I did guess its possibilities through the teacup.

Honestly, isn’t this beyond my imagination?

I checked my magic power consumption.

‘……At this rate, I think I’ll keep using this from now on?’

Magic power was consumed only when erecting the stone wall, and there was practically no magic power consumption when reverting it back. As expected, there was a reward for racking my brain all night.

‘……『Reversal Magic』.’

It was an efficiency to the point where it wouldn’t be awkward to attach a grandiose name.

Amidst the rising dust clouds.

Red pupils could be seen.

Of course, I didn’t expect to be able to defeat it with just 『Reversal Magic』 alone.

Because there was a level difference.

But despite that level gap, it must have suffered damage that cannot be ignored.

Just as seen.

[‘Fracture’ is inflicted on Count Ascura’s Soldier.]

I looked at the soldier crushed under the pile of stones.

The only thing revealed was its face.

It was still thrusting its sharp fangs at me.

Let’s finish this.

I took out the silver dagger.

If it was in the past, I wouldn’t have been able to swing it properly because I’d be worried about its durability, but.

It’s fine now.

Swish

I threw the silver dagger into the air.

Search, Interference, Manifestation.

In an instant, the shape of the silver dagger changed.

Like a long, sharp awl.

Thwack

That silver awl pierced the soldier.

Snapping its remaining breath.

I restored its shape to its original state with Reversal Magic.

The damaged silver awl had returned to a perfectly fine silver dagger.

When I checked its durability…….

Fortunately, it was safe as expected.

[Your level has risen.]

[Your level has risen.]…….

An amount of experience points fitting for Level 300.

The total level risen was 5 levels.

With this, I became Level 91.

At a glance, it might have looked like a complete victory, right?

Because on the outside, it was no different from overpowering the soldier without properly lifting a single finger.

But if you say that, I’d be very disappointed.

‘……If I could do it too, I’d also want to just fight comfortably.’

Because in reality, it was a battle fought by thoroughly utilizing everything I could do.

Not to mention the magic power consumption.

The durability of the weapon, even the living expenses that would be invested when repairing that weapon.

It implies I poured my all into it while keeping my heart in suspense……!

However, I never expressed those desperate feelings.

As if I really didn’t lift a single finger.

As if nothing happened.

I advanced forward expressionlessly.

Step

Does it mean my insides are completely disregarded.

I thought while looking at the long coat fluttering stylishly.

……If I didn’t even get any loot, I’d die from unfairness. Really.

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Gaon and Inazuma clashed!

Setting aside the world, South Korea and Japan.

The attention of both countries had no choice but to be concentrated on that Rift.

Soccer, baseball, volleyball…….

Even in ordinary sports, the Korea-Japan match was something that showed signs of overheating.

So it was natural that unprecedented attention would pour into the current competition.

Why, even putting aside the title of a Korea-Japan match, it was the same.

Because the background alone was exciting.

“In the guild rankings, Inazuma is 4th. It’s true that our South Korea’s Gaon is falling behind by one step at 5th, but. In reality, wouldn’t Gaon be superior in terms of momentum?”

“Yes, that’s right! Inazuma’s ranking has fallen from 2nd in the past to its current 4th, you see? But since Gaon ranked 20th, they have continuously continued their upward trend.”

“That is true. And another thing that cannot be missed is the rivalry structure between the Guild Masters.”

Nam Tae-min and Hisagi Kazuma.

Their Player Rankings were 11th and 6th, giving Hisagi the upper hand.

However, since the days when Arcana was merely a game.

Hisagi has consistently struggled against Nam Tae-min.

In 1-on-1 duels in the Colosseum.

As well as in boss monster raids.

Nam Tae-min was neck-and-neck with Hisagi, making the ranking difference meaningless.

So such a spectacle could naturally not be missed.

That was the same for Park Hwi-gang, a NetTuber who broadcasted for a living.

Park Hwi-gang ran to the Rift after hearing the news late.

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Title: A Broadcast as Tenacious as a Roach! Hwi-gang’s Live Stream~

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As soon as the live broadcast started, viewers flocked in.

-Is this also a broadcast channel for Gaon and Inazuma??

-Try getting a different angle lol

-Even if we can’t see it in 3D, we should at least see it from various angles~

The number of viewers is already 10?

Park Hwi-gang was surprised by the uncharacteristic attention.

Indeed, the clash between Gaon and Inazuma.

Excitement could be felt even in the viewers’ chat.

“Yes, I’m a little late, but I’ll try to catch up as quickly as possible!”

Park Hwi-gang’s class was an Explorer.

Although he had absolutely no combat abilities, there was no class more suitable than this for living as a broadcasting NetTuber.

Park Hwi-gang captured marks stamped on the ground with a magnifying glass.

“Everyone went this way. I will try to follow them closely.”

He activated the Explorer’s movement skill, ‘Fleeing’.

While Park Hwi-gang was hurriedly running, viewers’ initial requests rained down.

-No, sir;; To be honest, there’s an overflow of Korean NetTubers filming Gaon;;

-Wouldn’t you need some differentiation to gather viewers??

-Could you just film centered on that bastard Hisagi??

-It’s fine since everyone leaves a few streams on to watch anyway

-Look at Hisagi’s expression rotting lol

……Listening to the chat, it made sense.

Just how many NetTubers and Players affiliated with broadcasting stations had gathered in this Rift?

Since he entered late, he needed a differentiated angle for himself.

“As expected, the viewers know broadcasts better than me!”

Yes, let’s broadcast centered on Hisagi.

It would be natural for Japanese to broadcast Hisagi, but.

Because broadcasts by Koreans centered on Hisagi would be relatively rare.

It was when Park Hwi-gang made up his mind.

Rumble, rumble!

“Wh, what?”

Suddenly, an enormous noise could be heard from nearby.

-??? What was that just now?

-You’re late anyway, so let’s check it out before going

-Wow *shiver* Thought my ears were going to fall off, heard this sound on other streams too

Everyone seemed curious.

Park Hwi-gang immediately ran towards where the sound came from.

And he witnessed.

“……W-who might that person be, everybody?”

A long-trailing ink-black long coat.

And contrasting silver hair.

Question marks flooded the chat window.

-?????

-What the hell is he??

-Gaon doesn’t have a Player like that… is he from Inazuma?

-Probably not, why would a guild member be apart by himself?

-He’s a Player at least, right? But out of nowhere a long coat????

Park Hwi-gang swallowed his dry saliva, gulp, and watched.

For now, he had a guess as to the identity of the noise.

The massive stone wall that shot up in front of the man.

Even at a glance, its height looked to be 10 meters.

“It seems that was the sound it made when it popped out.”

Park Hwi-gang whispered towards the camera.

-……Huh? He summoned that stone wall?

-Is there even a skill like that?

-Wow, he must have used a crazy amount of magic power?? Look at the size

Just when he was about to check the chat coming up.

A terrifying-looking soldier dashed out from the opposite side of the stone wall.

Park Hwi-gang flinched in surprise.

‘A Demon race!’

Park Hwi-gang was Level 220.

Due to the nature of his class, which had no choice but to explore relatively dangerous areas, he had seen many monsters with levels higher than his own.

However, he could never get used to the Demon race no matter how many times he saw them.

‘It’s a relief that there’s a distance.’

Otherwise, he definitely would have been inflicted with a status effect.

Park Hwi-gang breathed a sigh of relief for a moment.

Suddenly, his thoughts reached that man.

“Th, that man?!”

The man was in an unarmed state.

It meant he wasn’t equipped with any weapon or armor.

Even that posture was completely defenseless.

He surely must have noticed the soldier approaching, yet…….

Somehow, that upright posture didn’t waver in the slightest.

“I-isn’t it dangerous?”

However, what wavered was something else.

As if he was just waiting for it to approach.

Rumble, rumble!

“?!”

The stone wall was shattered to pieces and collapsed.

Adding a little lie, it looked like a meteorite falling.

Not only did the ground hum from the impact, but dust clouds covered the area.

“Uwaah. Please wait a moment!”

Park Hwi-gang hurriedly wiped the camera lens.

Then, the man’s figure from behind was caught on screen.

-Wow;; What was that just now? Did he aim for that on purpose??

-Crazy lol that skill utilization is insane

-Just what class is that *shiver*

-Lol don’t know about anything else but I acknowledge his confidence

-For real lol he didn’t wear a coat for nothing

Upright.

That the stone wall would collapse.

That the soldier would be crushed under that pile of stones.

His attitude was as if he had anticipated everything.

The surprise didn’t end there.

“!”

Soon, something shot up above the man’s head.

It was brief, but the Explorer’s keen eye shone.

Park Hwi-gang said.

“……I think it’s a sword?”

No, it was definitely a sword.

But in an instant, its shape changed in midair.

The sword, which changed into a sharp awl, executed the soldier crushed under the pile of stones just like that.

And then, didn’t it revert back to the shape of a sword?

“J-just what kind of equipment is that? Everybody……?”

Including Park Hwi-gang.

Everyone watching it was astonished.

-What the, is it a living sword or what???

-For real, in my eyes that’s at least Unique

-Only Unique? If it’s really a living sword it means it’s an Ego Sword so even Unique wouldn’t be enough, it’s definitely just changing shapes

-……But isn’t just changing shapes amazing too?? Have any of you seen something like that?? I haven’t for one

-Me neither

It wasn’t just anything, it was a whopping Level 300 Demon race monster.

To overwhelmingly hunt a monster that even Rankers find burdensome depending on the situation…….

Furthermore, let alone proper armor, he was wearing a long coat and dress shoes.

-Ah lol I forgot about Gaon because I was watching this

-You too? Me too lol

-Rather than the Korea-Japan match I’m more curious about who he is

-For real lol

The mysterious man who suddenly appeared.

It was only a matter of time before rumors spread.

The interest towards the man was being displayed in those numbers.

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Title: A Broadcast as Tenacious as a Roach! Hwi-gang’s Live Stream~

Current Viewers: 2,229

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Step

I checked the item acquired from ‘Count Ascura’s Soldier’.

The purple color I was touching for the first time since becoming a Player.

Meaning, it was a Rare item.

[Necklace Imbued with Blood’s Curse]

[Rank: Rare]

[Restriction: Lv.300]

[Effect: Sealed]

[Description: The curse of the demon, vampire, is imbued within it, sealing its effects. It must be purified to know its proper effects.]

A.k.a, Devil’s Item.

It seemed to be called that among Players.

Items added along with the addition of the Demon race in the new update.

Items that had the concept of their effects being sealed by a demon’s curse.

‘If I recall correctly, they’re called bingo or dud depending on their effects?’

In short, it means it’s a gacha item.

Gacha, you say.

A truly vicious system.

That leaves one shivering if they have played games a bit.

‘So Devil’s Item was a double entendre?’

However, I knew.

‘It’s a pity, but your usage method is wrong.’

That is only the Demon Hunter.

Meaning, it is a usage method that only I currently know.