Chapter 27 – As Expected of the Chief (2)

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Translated by Heavenly Cat

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Ho-yeol appeared in the Yusra Islands!

At that breaking news, viewers flocked to Park Hui-gang’s broadcast.

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Current Viewers: 98,731

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As there were many eyes watching.

The chat window also scrolled up quickly.

-A suit again today?? Whether it’s cold or hot, he’s so consistent LOL

-I’m telling you it’s not a concept, it’s real

-For real, there’s a rumor that his silver hair isn’t dyed, it’s his actual hair

-What are you saying, that’s a lie

-Just Homen

The viewers stirring just from his appearance.

Considering the number of viewers, one might get greedy for the broadcast.

However, Park Hui-gang spoke firmly.

“The broadcasting will always proceed strictly within a line that doesn’t disturb Mr. Ho-yeol. If there is anyone who will feel uncomfortable, please leave in advance. I’m sorry.”

Bow-

Park Hui-gang bowing his head toward the camera.

If anyone saw it, it was a posture as if he had received etiquette training from Ho-yeol.

However, this was an action that came from Park Hui-gang’s sincerity.

‘Because it’s not because of me that the broadcast became successful.’

Just out of good luck.

He just got to recognize Ho-yeol’s true value earlier than others.

Park Hui-gang was clearly acknowledging that fact.

So he didn’t want to cause even the slightest nuisance to Ho-yeol.

“Also, my presence is incredibly faint, you know? It’s to the point where sometimes a trap doesn’t even trigger when I step on it in a dangerous dungeon, you know?”

-For real, that’s why I watch Hui-gang’s broadcast

-LOL Other broadcasting NetTubers are a bit disgusting~

-They don’t even come to watch because they like it, but they even collect money

-For real LOL

As always.

There was no hesitation in Ho-yeol’s actions.

After killing Count Ascura.

Ho-yeol’s presence that had skyrocketed.

When such a Ho-yeol appeared in the Yusra Islands, it was natural that the Players’ attention was drawn.

Among them, there were those sending blatant gazes even to a third party.

“Their eyes are somewhat fierce?”

Park Hui-gang, who had amazing tact.

A Player glaring at Ho-yeol was caught in his eyes.

From the look in his eyes, he seemed out of the ordinary, and indeed.

-That’s a Supernova over there

-It’s Kinber, that piece of trash exactly

-L-look at the way he’s glaring shivering shivering

-That’s blasphemy

Kinber.

A Player rumored to be heinous even among the Supernovas.

Just the Players who went into Rifts with his gang and went missing or died were a truckload, they said.

It’s just that there was no evidence.

He who would be in prison by now if there was only evidence.

Was glaring at Ho-yeol.

“But Kinber isn’t the only one doing that?”

Famous Players.

Broadly up to ranking guilds.

Somehow, the gazes looking at Ho-yeol were not kind.

Should I say it’s like a gaze looking at a strong competitor?

-I guess they don’t want to share the Yusra Islands spoils

-Even if it were me, I wouldn’t want to run into him? LOL

-I bet a hundred percent they are praying he please doesn’t come our way

“It makes even me feel intimidated.”

Even Park Hui-gang, who was completely unrelated to that checks, felt intimidated.

However, the actual person involved, Ho-yeol, was perfectly fine.

No, beyond perfectly fine, he was dignified.

Such gazes like that.

Because their eye level was different from the start.

As if they couldn’t even reach him.

Ho-yeol headed straight for the palm forest.

And that was now.

Whoooooooosh-!

A raging storm of flame.

A hot firepower that could be felt even from afar.

Park Hui-gang let out an exclamation without realizing.

“Crazy!”

When the wall rose in the palm forest.

He thought Ho-yeol’s unique combat had begun.

The smart combat based on alchemy that all sorts of Players and experts had highly praised.

In reality, the effect seemed sufficient.

Due to the rapidly rising stone walls.

Because the Emerald Tiger seemed flustered.

‘But what on earth is that storm of flame!’

It was truly beyond imagination!

The reaction in the chat window was also explosive.

-Crazy LOL He’s slowly taking out his true skills

-Wait, I thought he was an alchemist LOL

-For real, how is that an alchemist? Even Flame Mages can’t do that

He had just entered the Yusra Islands.

But Ho-yeol was already playing an outstandingly active role.

The storm of flame that didn’t know how to die down.

Just how high was his magic power?

“It seems he one-killed the Emerald Tiger?”

To send a Level 420 monster packing with a single spell!

The level, the class, and the magic power.

“By the way, there is no change in his expression?”

And even the size of his vessel.

Somehow, the more they watched him, they couldn’t even guess a single thing, but.

At this moment, there was only one thing they could say.

“Anyway, H-Homen!”

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I think I heard something I shouldn’t have heard.

However, due to the loud noise.

Furthermore, due to my personality that doesn’t care about the evaluation of others.

I nonchalantly checked the messages.

[Level Up.]

[Level Up.]

[Level Up.].

The levels that rose were a total of 12 levels.

As expected, it is experience points befitting a Level 420 monster.

Moreover, above all, this combat wasn’t pathetic.

‘I couldn’t even imagine it during Count Ascura.’

Pathetically.

The past days when building a stone wall and collapsing it again was everything.

Compared to that past, this is truly a great step forward. This is.

However, there was no way I would express those feelings.

“As expected.”

A short impression.

Even that was not directed at me, but at Marcelo.

Because the one who created this magic was him, after all.

Even just using that magic to this extent.

Isn’t it amazing, I thought, but.

I guess it wasn’t enough to satisfy the noble pride.

In addition to that.

‘It would have been impossible if it wasn’t for the Natural Enemy effect.’

Currently, the Natural Enemy effect was being applied to me.

What if Natural Enemy hadn’t activated?

I wouldn’t have even been able to manifest a storm of flame like that.

So, simply put.

‘There’s still a long way to go.’

Therefore, I cannot be satisfied.

Of course, even so, what needs to be taken must be taken.

A whopping Level 420 monster, Emerald Tiger.

From its appearance, it was unusual.

‘Sparkling like a real jewel.’

Wouldn’t it have dropped quite a decent item.

You know, since they say it’s a legendary treasure island?

The Yusra Islands!

Ulterior motives filling my head.

But that was only a thought.

Granfel’s setting of transcending material greed.

‘Well, he didn’t even waver in front of a hundred billion.’

Thanks to that, I indifferently acquired the spoils.

[Pure Emerald Crystal]

[Grade: Unique]

[Requirement: None]

[Effect: Can be checked upon crafting]

[Description: It is a top-grade emerald crystal. It retains the pure properties of the emerald.]

A Unique material item, huh?

‘It’s tricky.’

Because the value of material items was determined depending on the crafter’s skill.

Even if the same Unique material was used.

Depending on the crafter’s skill, it could become an item with Unique or higher effects.

So it’s tricky.

I would have thought.

Until I knew about the Mage Tower.

Yeah, didn’t I have a connection with the Mage Tower!

To be exact, it was a connection with the Chief Mage, Marcelo, though.

“Everything is a part of research.”

I spoke brazenly.

Well, it’s not a wrong statement, is it?

Because I essentially proved the power of the magic Marcelo created through actual combat.

So it means I have the right to demand.

‘Wait.’

The level of the Mage Tower that suddenly comes to mind.

The level restrictions of the magic tools and items they readily offered to lend were all dizzying.

To the point where the day I could use them felt so far away for me.

But if I could make an equipment item I can use right away with this emerald crystal.

‘It might actually be better to acquire material items.’

The happiness circuit ended there.

It was because someone started a conversation with me.

“Thank you. You’re that Mr. Lee Ho-yeol, right?”

The Players who were struggling against the Emerald Tiger.

They offered their greetings to me.

I nodded my head.

Did they gain courage from my reaction?

“Wow. You are amazing as expected. I was actually half in doubt, you know? You have to be able to believe it even after seeing it on video! I thought the media just started making another star Player.”

Rambling on and on.

The man who was laying out his words stated his conclusion.

“So I was saying. Would you perhaps have any intention of acting together with us? I don’t mean let’s keep going together from now on, but just in the Yusra Islands. What do you think?”

My answer to that was simple and clear.

“I decline.”

“Yes?”

Unnecessary suspicion.

Jealousy and jealousy.

And finally, dropping honorifics slyly.

‘It seems it’s mostly because of the dropping of honorifics, though.’

Granfel’s boomer temperament that emphasizes formality was speaking.

“It is regrettable, but there will be no occasion where I accompany you.”

Meaning there is absolutely no chance I will be involved with you guys.

Was my speaking quite firm.

The Players didn’t cling anymore.

I left them behind and moved my steps.

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

Because the quest was still in progress.

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Guild Ranking 7th.

At the same time, the best guild in the UK, Second Sun.

They were trying to recover their collapsed pride in the Yusra Islands.

Above them was the 3rd ranked guild.

Because there was Bohemian, an EU guild, and below them was the Berserker guild fiercely rising.

“The Count Ascura raid was a humiliation to us. Compared to Berserker claiming the first clear, we had no achievement to show off.”

Player Ranking 3rd.

Guild Master, Shuraig.

He made a decision.

“The Yusra Islands is a good opportunity to make up for that humiliation.”

Second Sun divided their personnel.

The plan was to divide their personnel and aim for as many achievements and spoils as possible.

But that plan went awry from the start.

It was because the monsters of the Yusra Islands were not easy pushovers compared to expectations.

“Damn it. It’s tricky enough as it is!”

Not only that, but even competitors.

There were way too many things to care about.

In the end, Shuraig had no choice but to admit it.

“My greed was excessive. We will regroup.”

Of all people, Unification of the World.

2nd and 3rd.

Even though it was a difference of a mere single rank.

An invisible thick wall existed between them.

Shuraig planned to lead the main unit and join up with the other side.

“Is the closer one towards the palm forest?”

He contacted them immediately.

-Uh, Shuraig.

What is it.

It wasn’t a manly and husky voice like usual.

A voice fading away as if intimidated.

Shuraig asked just in case.

“Don’t tell me, did someone get hurt?”

Did maybe an Emerald Tiger appear?

If so, it is understandable even if casualties occurred.

Isn’t it a whopping Level 420 monster.

I better join them in a hurry.

Shuraig immediately grabbed his equipment.

“Let’s group up. Wait. I’m heading there right now.”

-Ah, n-no. Don’t come!

“What’s this all of a sudden?”

-We will go towards your side.

Seeing that they were coming to join him, it didn’t seem to be an urgent situation.

But there was no meaning in joining up on this side.

“Our route overlapped with Unification of World. For us to regroup here.”

-No. No way. Unification of World is better instead!

“What do you mean. By that?”

-I’m saying it’s better to rub shoulders with those Unification of World bastards instead of that monster!

“What are you spouting about a monster? Speak so a human can understand.”

-Lee Ho-yeol!

Lee Ho-yeol?

Why is that name suddenly?

To Shuraig tilting his head, a shout continued.

-That bastard, he’s way stronger than what’s known!

Shuraig was dumbfounded.

To say he was stronger than known.

Because it made no sense.

Wasn’t Lee Ho-yeol already being treated as a top ranker?

While he briefly lost his words to say, the call ended.

-Anyway, we will go towards your side.

“What the hell is this?”

Vrrrng-

At that moment, a vibration rang again.

This time it was Seoul.

A guild member who participated in the Mage Tower Regular Conference.

As soon as Shuraig connected the call.

His face crumpled once again.

“What, is it Lee Ho-yeol for you too?”

Of course, until he put on a serious face.

It didn’t take a long time, but.

“He didn’t just receive a quest, but he went up to the upper floors of the Mage Tower?!”

Does that even make sense?

Lee Ho-yeol.

He is much stronger than what’s known.

Somehow, he felt like he could understand that bullshit.

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The objective of the quest was to investigate the Great Evil at all times.

Let’s just guess with that alone.

First of all, the Great Evil wasn’t fully awakened right now.

‘Because I can feel it crouching.’

The presence felt under my shoes.

Should I say it’s a sense unique to the few Demon Hunters.

Thanks to that, I could quickly grasp the intention of the quest.

‘Putting the investigation aside.’

First, it would be a top priority to not wake this Great Evil.

Of course, under what conditions the Great Evil wakes up.

It was something impossible to know right now.

‘Even if the Akshan Demon Hunter returns alive, he wouldn’t know, right?’

With the current information, that is.

So wouldn’t the quest proceed in the direction of revealing the identity of the Great Evil through investigation and killing the guy without waking it up.

‘That would be for the best.’

It was when I was thinking that.

Suddenly a message popped up.

[The Yusra Islands begin to be tainted by greed.]

[Collapse Progress: 1/10]

Collapse Progress?

It seemed that message hadn’t just popped up for me.

The flustered Players.

“Collapse Progress?”

“There wasn’t anything like a Rift in the update details?!”

“One tenth? It’s not even a percentage, what is this?”

However, unlike them, I was unperturbed.

“So that was it.”

Like a scattered puzzle being put together.

Because there was a memory coming to mind.