Chapter 26 – As Expected of the Chief (1)

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Translated by Heavenly Cat

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Blazing sun.

Beneath it, the Yusra Islands shining radiantly.

He was capturing the beautiful scenery of the Yusra Islands on camera, but.

NetTuber Park Hui-gang’s face was full of gloom.

“I’ll wait just a little longer.”

Who was he waiting for?

That could be seen by looking at the title of Park Hui-gang’s live broadcast.

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Title: Mr. Lee Ho-yeol’s Fan Room) Waiting at the Yusra Islands~

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The day Ho-yeol took down Count Ascura’s knights.

Park Hui-gang had watched Ho-yeol’s actions from the entrance of the Rift.

In Park Hui-gang’s heart, Ho-yeol was already a hero.

Wouldn’t that be understandable?

First of all, just the number of viewers made no sense.

Park Hui-gang’s broadcast, which normally didn’t exceed an average of 50 viewers.

But since the live broadcast of Ho-yeol.

-I came for a pilgrimage~

-This is the broadcast that Lee Ho-yeol picked for the first time, right?

-Ahem, Lee Ho-yeol? How impolite

-Say Mr. Ho-yeol

Viewers flocked to Park Hui-gang’s broadcast, which had become a hot topic.

No, aside from the number of viewers, Ho-yeol was a hero to Park Hui-gang.

He was truly overwhelming.

Without even being properly armed.

That appearance of overwhelming Count Ascura’s soldiers and knights.

‘He really seemed like the protagonist of a comic.’

He did.

Park Hui-gang came to admire Ho-yeol.

To the point where Park Hui-gang personally edited the recorded video of Ho-yeol.

Even adding music to make a highlight video.

Perhaps thanks to Park Hui-gang’s hard work.

At least on NetTube, the interest in Ho-yeol did not die down.

The level of that interest was showing in the number of viewers of Park Hui-gang, which was practically Ho-yeol’s waiting room.

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Current Viewers: 19,412

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It’s not like he was filming all over the Yusra Islands.

He was just filming the portal.

Yet, the viewers’ chat didn’t have a moment of rest.

-Don’t you guys know the main character originally appears at the very end? LOL

-But can Lee Ho-yeol survive in the Yusra Islands alone?

-What does that mean?

-It’s the Yusra Islands treasure island, the item competition will be fucking fierce, what if the Players gang up on him, especially those Supernova bastards

It was a concern that could definitely be had.

Since attention was focused on the spoils of war.

It was obvious that all sorts of bastards would flock there.

Among them, the ‘Supernovas’ couldn’t be left out.

Supernova.

Existing Arcana Rankers.

No, the new powerhouses threatening the Arcana system.

It was a term referring to the Players who newly rose to prominence.

After Arcana became reality.

-Well those bastards resort to any means and methods

-That’s why they climbed up to that position

-For real, they’re despicable bastards

Including Players.

Most people could guess the true nature of the Supernovas.

Because back in the Arcana days.

Overtaking the widened gap in reality was not an easy task.

Moreover, incidents and accidents never ceased to follow the Supernovas.

Because those Supernovas would have also gathered at the Yusra Islands.

Of course Players, but even guilds couldn’t help but stay vigilant against them.

-Thou shalt not doubt

-Just Homen

-Those who doubt, go watch the highlight video again

Of course, that too is only an issue when they are in the same league.

The viewers had faith.

The overwhelming appearance Ho-yeol had shown.

The coldness he didn’t lose in any situation.

His infinitely dignified attitude.

Even the vessel to casually receive the world’s attention.

Because what he had shown was so much.

However.

-But is Mr. Ho-yeol even coming?

-Thou shalt not doubt.

-Aren’t you the one doubting the most right now??

For some reason.

Not even Ho-yeol’s shadow could be seen.

Arguments continued about that as well.

-As expected, his appearance of not being attached to something like money!!

-Just Homen

-For real, just seeing how he doesn’t do commercials or broadcast appearances, you can tell

-Meaning he doesn’t need to hurriedly come just because it’s a treasure island yep yep

Fanatical faith in Ho-yeol.

They were viewers who thought of everything in a good way.

Well, because they had such faith.

Tens of thousands of people were watching a broadcast that only showed a portal for hours.

During the time when other broadcasts were reporting on the live situation of the Yusra Islands.

“Thou shalt not doubt.”

It was when Park Hui-gang was muttering.

“?”

A familiar silhouette appeared in the angle.

A sparkling sandy beach.

Towering palm trees.

A suit and shoes that didn’t match the scenery at all.

However, a unique aura that made even those clothes.

Not feel awkward.

Finally.

Ho-yeol had revealed himself in the Yusra Islands.

“I did not doubt, Homen.”

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-Investigate the Great Evil of the Yusra Islands. (In Progress)

Great Evil.

When I checked the quest, I thought, ‘Could it be’.

Because what the Demon Hunter of Akshan had said came to mind.

-Great Evil. It literally means a giant demon. I too have never faced them, but they certainly exist. What a Great Evil is, is a being that absolutely cannot hide because they are so giant.

The story that started like that soon led to a class.

-So just what kind of guys those Great Evils are.

Enough with the classes.

I had just come from racking my brain at the regular conference until just a moment ago.

Let me rest a little bit too, me.

Thinking that, I threw my body into the portal.

“!”

And the moment I stepped foot on the Yusra Islands.

‘Because it’s so giant, it cannot hide.’

I ended up understanding the Demon Hunter’s words.

[The skill, ‘Natural Enemy’ is activated.]

The fact that Natural Enemy is activated.

The fact that demons existed nearby.

However, I did not panic.

Demon Hunter’s intuition.

Because I could feel it under the soles of my shoes.

‘Yusra Islands, every single place is under the sphere of influence of the Great Evil.’

This quest, it wasn’t acting heavy for no reason from the start, was it?

It feels real that I literally faced a ‘Great Evil’.

Yusra Islands, which only looks beautiful on the outside.

Though I came to know the truth behind it.

Naturally, there was no hesitation in my steps.

No, rather, I overflowed with confidence.

?No kind of demonic temptation, deception, or trial can even make a scratch on Granfel’s noble pride.?

No kind of demon.

Naturally, that would include the ‘Great Evil’ too.

So I confidently.

Could spit out my thoughts on entering the Yusra Islands.

I declared to the Great Evil I felt beneath my shoe soles.

“Your humiliating prostrated posture looks good.”

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?A new region arrives by your side.

The new region, ‘Yusra Islands’ is added.

New monsters are added.

‘Golden Sand Scorpion’: Lv.390

‘Golden Sand Viper’: Lv.400

‘Giant Jewel-Collecting Bat’: Lv.400

‘Emerald Tiger’: Lv.420.?

New update details.

There was a reason why I had no choice but to turn my face away from the Yusra Islands there.

For starters, the levels of the monsters appearing were no joke.

If it were a Rift, the Recommended Level would have started from at least Level 400.

In that sense, it was a relief.

‘It’s a good thing it’s in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.’

In the case of new region updates, there were often cases where monsters appearing in that region were summoned together.

For example, imagine if the Yusra Islands was summoned right next to Jeju Island.

‘It’s the same as a Rift collapsing before we could even do anything.’

It might have been declared a national disaster situation by now.

Anyway, it’s a relief in many ways.

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Natural Enemy: Combat power increases exponentially when fighting against demonic monsters.

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I was thoroughly benefiting from the ‘Great Evil’, that guy, unintentionally.

Putting aside Granfel’s personality that rushes to shorten his lifespan.

I also had confidence, you see.

‘Shouldn’t I be able to somehow hold my own?’

Natural Enemy.

On top of that, the magic I newly acquired over their shoulders at the conference.

Up to the magic power regeneration item I borrowed from the Mage Tower.

This is a confidence with its own underlying basis, this is.

‘Even so, the Emerald Tiger is burdensome and.’

Starting safely from the scorpion.

I was taking a stroll down the Yusra Islands thinking like that.

Grrrrrrr-!

You startled me!

To start with, that roar was extremely magnificent.

The howling of the gnoll, the Blood-Dyed Wolf, that I had heard.

It was an intensity that would make those sound like whimpers.

I could intuit.

That speaking of the tiger will make it come.

Ah, so this was exactly what they meant when they said that!

“Damn it. Healer, I got a status effect!!”

“Recovery!”

“Fucking hell. That bastard is too shiny, it’s hard to hit it properly!!”

A dense palm forest.

The Emerald Tiger running wild underneath it.

Indeed, its movements were as unusual as its level.

When looking at that flashy equipment, the Players were definitely skilled ones too.

Instead, it felt like the Emerald Tiger’s side was hunting the Players.

‘It’s only natural.’

The terrain was too advantageous for the Emerald Tiger, that guy.

The palm forest and the emerald.

Since the Emerald Tiger was practically enjoying a camouflage effect.

On top of that, even the intensely beating sunlight.

Since their vision was being disturbed, the Players had no choice but to move passively.

“Fuuck. This is why I said let’s not divide our personnel!”

“You were so blinded by achievements!”

“Can’t be helped. We have no choice but to assess the situation and run!”

Listening, it seemed they were taking a step back.

Yeah, it’s a wise choice.

There is no winning against sheer numbers.

If they join up with their comrades, they’d be able to hunt the Emerald Tiger without difficulty.

But unfortunately.

I have no comrades to join up with.

However.

Step-

Avoiding a mere tiger and taking a detour.

Such a choice doesn’t exist even more.

I took one more step forward.

Rustle-

The palm leaves touching my suit.

The Players who noticed that presence flinched.

“What? Wait? Y-you?!”

Leaving those Players behind.

I faced the Emerald Tiger.

“A fierce beast cannot be handled like a dog.”

I manifested ?Magic?.

“Therefore, understand even if it is rough.”

Will a day come when I get used to lines like this too?

Thank goodness, I didn’t fail to manifest my magic because my hands and feet curled up from cringing.

At this moment, the rising wall is the proof.

Rumble rumble rumble-!

My brain spun fast.

What was urgent was restricting the guy’s movements.

Because with my stats, even following the guy with my eyes was overwhelming.

Strength 27 points.

Agility 33 points.

Total 60 points.

Even if I am exerting abilities beyond my stats through Natural Enemy, the guy’s level is Level 420.

Let such a guy run wild as he pleases?

There would be no suicidal act like that.

Therefore.

East, West, South, North.

As if locking a fierce beast in an iron cage.

I built up stone walls.

Rumble rumble rumble-!

As expected, it was worth investing all my points into Magic Power, huh?

The manifestation of magic became much swifter than before.

The brooch’s effect was quite handy too.

[Effect: Upon using magic, recovers 10% of the consumed magic power.]

To think the difference of 10 percent would be felt this much.

‘It’s a crazy act to destroy the wall at this timing.’

If it were before, I would have manifested ?Reversal Magic? here.

Trying to deal damage to the guy by collapsing the wall I built up.

However, I recall the swift movements of the Emerald Tiger.

‘It’s a suicidal act all the same.’

Because its movements were at a level where avoiding all the debris wouldn’t be enough, it would take advantage of the gap when the stone wall collapsed to bite off the back of my neck with room to spare.

So I manifested magic in succession.

Whoosh-!

Flames swaying inside my palm.

The Chief Mage of the Mage Tower, Marcelo.

The advanced magic he had presented at the conference.

‘The remaining amount of magic power is sufficient.’

Now, I was planning to properly test its destructive power.

I grew the flame swaying in my palm larger.

‘Centrifugal force.’

I add a new concept, science, into the interference process.

Whoooooooosh-!

What such I manifested was.

Literally a storm of flame.

Its firepower was enough to make even me, who manifested it, flinch.

‘I guess he’s not a Chief Mage for nothing?’

Much more excellent than I thought!

Sorry, Marcelo.

Sorry for putting an unnecessary tackle on your exploration process.

That storm of flame.

Covered the Emerald Tiger that was climbing the stone wall.

If I were to dare compare its destructive power.

Jesse Heinness.

It is naturally on a much lower tier than her [Divine Punishment].

‘But.’

My storm of flame did not die down easily.

Even at this moment when it left my hands.

It was burning the Emerald Tiger.

If I even consider that continuous damage.

‘Wouldn’t it be roughly similar.’

As if backing up such a guess of mine.

Messages popped up.

[Your contribution to killing the Emerald Tiger is recognized.]

[Level Up.]

[Level Up.]

[Level Up.].

Amidst the blinking messages.

There was a voice I could faintly hear.

“H-Homen!”