Chapter 32 – Basics Are Important (1)

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Translated by Heavenly Cat

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Scream.

Nam Tae-min’s face contorted like the famous painting of the same name.

“……Uwaaaaaah!!”

To suddenly scream.

He couldn’t even see any monsters.

Did he activate Berserk or something.

“What the. What’s wrong all of a sudden, Nam Tae-min?”

“Hyung, did you eat something wrong?”

“That’s why I told you to stop eating cup noodles earlier…….”

The faces of the guild members were dyed in bewilderment.

The one who noticed his emotional change was naturally.

Blood thicker than water.

His older brother, Nam Cheol-min, was the only one.

-……Phew. Yeah, I said I had a bad feeling!

The push to recruit Lee Ho-yeol, holding onto a thread of hope.

The two were clearing the Yusra Islands, thinking no news is good news.

But what was the sight playing before their eyes?

“H-How could this be!”

The Lionheart Knights.

To appear leading those monster NPCs!

It would have been less of a shock if they had just given up early.

But with this, they could cleanly throw away any lingering attachments.

-Tae-min. We have no choice but to go with Plan B now.

Indeed, Nam Cheol-min made a quick judgment befitting an analyst.

The next best option he spoke of was simple.

-Friendly relations. If that doesn’t work out, we should at least avoid hostile relations.

If you can’t handle it, don’t even provoke it.

Nam Tae-min nodded his head.

“……Yeah, seeing it in person is really helping my intermittent explosive disorder.”

A greatsword the size of a person and a one-handed sword.

Although the sizes were different, Nam Tae-min also swung swords like Harkon.

That was why he could guess.

The difference in that level.

It was the same for the berserker who crossed over from the neighboring island.

“Eek?!”

The one who made the bizarre sound was Leoni.

“……Unni, is that some newly developed cute act?”

Tell her to shut that mouth.

She should be tackling her right now.

But she was too surprised to even have the mind to do so.

The instinct of a berserker who only knows battle.

Leoni reflexively began to calculate the odds.

‘……All-out war? Surprise attack? Ganging up?! No matter what I do.’

Harkon Kingsguard.

She didn’t feel like she could win against that old man.

Leoni vigorously scratched her head.

“Uwaaaaah, seriously!!”

It’s the final island for heaven’s sake.

Since she couldn’t acquire an island’s treasure.

She resolved to properly go crazy and run wild but.

“This is a foul play!”

Lionheart Knights she says.

Since when do they just pop out of nowhere?

At this rate, let alone the island’s treasure.

Will she even be able to earn contribution points for defeating the named monster.

Trudge, trudge

Leoni had no choice but to move her steps with a dying face.

“……Huh?”

Short height.

It was due to her relatively narrow field of vision.

Leoni could only then, a beat later than others.

Discover the man who was with the knights.

“T-That guy……?!”

Among the knights in shining plate armor.

A silver-haired man dressed in a pitch-black suit.

Ho-yeol.

“I knew he’d be like that.”

Shining.

“How did that Korean greenhorn?”

Unification of World.

Dudududu

Even the helicopters in the sky above.

There wasn’t even a need to distinguish.

At this moment.

Everyone’s gazes headed towards Ho-yeol and the Lionheart Knights.

.

.

.

Let’s see.

Have I ever received such passionate attention in my life?

Just that fact alone is enough to make me faint from surprise.

“They’ve equipped themselves with the bare minimum of formalities.”

Rather, I was looking at that immense attention with satisfaction.

Thanks to that, I realize it once again.

“It is a meaningful development.”

This shamelessness……!

How can such words come out right now.

If I could, I would’ve wanted to interrogate myself.

Of course I would.

Since I also have something called tact.

I can tell that the current silence and gazes are absolutely not favorable reactions.

Even if I switch perspectives, I can fully understand.

‘Even I would be surprised, wouldn’t I?’

If some random Player appeared leading the Lionheart Knights, who were called the strongest in the empire. And in a situation right in front of the island’s treasure at that.

‘It’s only natural to be wary.’

However.

‘I feel like going crazy too……!’

The alliance between myself and the Lionheart Knights.

Didn’t this relationship start from a misunderstanding?

More accurately, it must have started from an overestimation of me.

With what kind of gazes is everyone looking at such a me?

It wasn’t something I could figure out just by contemplating.

Still, there was one thing I could guarantee.

‘At least they wouldn’t even be able to imagine that I’m level 166.’

What do I do if this bubble bursts later.

Would I be treated as a scammer later on.

I might have been restless.

If it were the past me, that is.

But the current me was dignified.

It wasn’t just because of Granfel’s influence.

Because I was struggling.

Because I am always struggling.

Because I had the certainty that I wouldn’t sink.

『For underestimation, provide proof. Because overestimation has eventually been turned into reality.』

……Somehow, more and more, inside the setting.

I felt like I was becoming similar to Granfel.

It didn’t matter.

Dark history is not for immersing oneself in, but for overcoming.

Because Granfel was also nothing but the past me.

‘It’s a lonely fight that no one recognizes.’

Still, I wasn’t lonely for this moment at least.

Because Harkon, who was beside me, chimed in to my words.

“Indeed, the discipline seems well established. Is it Sir Ho-yeol’s work?”

Somehow he seemed to take it a step further than me.

Anyway, I need to focus on the enemy in front of my eyes now.

The final named monster of the Yusra Islands.

[Giant Lava Koi: Lv.420]

Because amidst the flowing tension, the guy revealed its appearance.

As expected, just as one could tell from its name.

It was fiery from the start.

Rumble, rumble, rumble!

“……Do you feel it? The ground is shaking!”

“Is it an earthquake?”

“No. It’s erupting. It’s a volcanic eruption!!”

The Players shouted.

Just as they said.

Boom, boom, boom!

Smoke rose from the mountain at the center of the island, and then crimson lava began to erupt.

I guess a named monster is a named monster.

There really is something different from the level.

“Don’t be scared. We go as planned.”

“Did everyone bring gear with fire resistance options?”

“Anyone whose cooldown is ready? Can someone cast a blessing on me just once?”

Of course, there was no Player who panicked or wandered about in confusion.

Because they could check that information in the update history.

‘Lava’ Giant Koi.

Just by looking at the name, they would have known what kind of preparations to make.

“This is not very good.”

Harkon’s forehead furrowed.

Even though it was hard to imagine the NPCs summoned from Arcana checking the update history on the homepage.

Even if they had checked, it wouldn’t have been easy to prepare.

I, who was staying silent, opened my mouth.

“There is nothing to worry about. Sir Harkon.”

It wasn’t a bluff.

Fire resistance equipment?

Fire resistance buff?

Why are such things necessary.

When there is 『Magic』.

I checked the remaining amount of my magic power.

‘Considering the magic power that has regenerated, though it’s a little, is it around 80 percent.’

As expected, it was worth saving magic power without being satisfied with the brooch’s effect.

With this much magic power on the final island.

It would be fine to manifest magic without worry.

I finished my words.

“For I have not led you here without any countermeasures.”

*

Today Arcana.

The experts spewed out passionate speeches on the broadcasted screen.

“I-I don’t know what kind of situation this is. But looking both before and after the Cataclysm, it’s certain that this is an unprecedented event! For a Player to appear accompanied by a knight order. And the empire’s strongest Lionheart Knights at that!”

“I agree. He has been showing truly unbelievable moves since his very first appearance. Player, Lee Ho-yeol!”

“According to the tip we just received, they say Player Lee Ho-yeol also acquired an island’s treasure. They say he defeated the named monster, Golden Fang Giant Turtle, in alliance with the Lionheart Knights!”

“Wasn’t the Golden Fang Giant Turtle the named monster boasting the highest level even in the new update history? Expert?”

Gaon’s outstanding performance.

Due to that fact, the already excited studio atmosphere grew even hotter.

Lee Ho-yeol, whether his interview attitude was honest or arrogant.

What use was all of that?

“With this kind of performance, we can fully understand even if he says everything he has to say and shouldn’t say in the future! I am proud. Player Lee Ho-yeol!”

The feeling of something suppressed being refreshingly pierced.

The cast members were intoxicated by the lingering feeling for a moment.

The named monster, the guy revealed its appearance.

It was boisterous from its entrance.

“As expected, a named monster. It modifies the environment.”

Thanks to filming from above, the changing battle situation could be seen at a glance.

The sight of the soaring lava rapidly covering the island.

The experts expressed their concerns.

“……This will be tricky.”

“There’s no choice but to have restrictions on movement.”

“I hope the Players prepared properly.”

However, the tricky part wasn’t just the environment.

As if swimming in water.

The Giant Lava Koi began to swim through the covering lava.

Splash!

The guy splashing lava and running wild with that massive body.

It was natural for lava to splash in all directions.

The sight of the Players struggling was broadcast just like that.

“……If it weren’t for the buffs, they would have suffered massive damage.”

“It’s extremely annoying. It doesn’t even fight them at all.”

“It’s only running away, but rather the damage to the Players is accumulating! Giant Goldfish! Why is it so cunning for a mere fish!”

“Expert, it’s not a goldfish, it’s a koi…….”

“This or that. Aren’t both of them fish heads!”

To the extent that he got annoyed without realizing it himself.

The battle situation was unusual.

The biggest problem of all was that the guy had no intention of fighting.

Due to the undulating lava, close combat was impossible.

Even if they fired ranged attacks including magic, the guy was hiding in the lava minimizing the damage.

The cast carefully gathered their opinions.

“The battle has no choice but to be prolonged.”

It was then.

When that prediction was overturned.

The broadcast screen unexpectedly zooming in.

Those who were silently watching were astonished.

“W-Wait a minute! The lava is splitting right now?!”

*

Although level was an absolute standard no matter what.

Sometimes, compatibility was just as important as that.

Like right now, for example.

“It seems approaching it won’t be easy. Commander.”

Harkon at level 600.

To him, even a level 420 named monster wouldn’t be much of a problem.

If only he could approach it.

No, even if it showed the slightest hint of attacking, if Harkon endured a little damage, he could defeat it as if slicing it into sashimi.

“It would be nice if he showed even a small opening. It doesn’t seem to have any intention of doing so.”

Therefore, it was compatibility.

Whether in that environment or in personality.

However, that compatibility applies differently to me.

I looked at the lava.

Search.

Because this lava wasn’t something like a [Skill].

Just like scattered stones.

There’s no need to go through an inefficient process.

‘It’s all possible thanks to Granfel’s setting.’

Of course, since it’s not a material I’m familiar with like stone, creative interference was impossible.

But it’s fine.

Because I’m not alone.

I manifested magic.

What was added to the interference process was simple location manipulation.

Because it was an unfamiliar search material, the magic power consumption was considerable.

But there was no problem in manifesting it.

That means.

Sssshhhh!

Soon, it meant the lava had split.

Harkon said to me.

“I feel foolish for doubting you even for a moment. Sir Ho-yeol!”

Harkon, whose face was full of surprise.

Because even that great Harkon was surprised.

It’s natural that the Players couldn’t contain their astonishment.

“This crazy……!”

“Of all things. Now he’s splitting lava?!”

“I seriously can’t even get a feel of what kind of skill that is!”

Magic, which allows for creative manifestation unlike skills.

Even with Granfel’s brain, it took a few days to realize it.

Even if I kindly explain it, they wouldn’t understand.

So I spoke to Harkon.

“There is no need for you to trouble yourself by climbing the stairs this time. Sir Harkon.”

A personality that does not rejoice or despair easily.

Even in this situation, I can easily throw a joke.

Harkon drew his sword and raised the corners of his mouth.

“I cannot help but respond to the added consideration!”

Through the split lava.

The rushing Lionheart Knights.

Pure admiration comes out.

‘I don’t know whose party members they are, but they are reassuring. Every one of them.’

However, my job wasn’t over here.

As much as I have magic power left, I must do my best.

Since we formed a party.

I could acquire experience points and spoils only if I contributed to the defeat to some extent……!

Of course, I can’t consume a lot of magic power.

Until Harkon and the knights aren’t swept away by the lava.

Because I had to maintain the current manifestation.

‘The manipulatable magic power is extremely small.’

What I can do with an extremely small amount of magic power.

Is about interfering with the ‘stone’, the search material I’m most familiar with.

And that was exactly.

The reason I was confident that I had an advantage in compatibility.

The split lava.

Because of that, the form of the lava that quickly cooled down transforms.

‘……Well, it can’t be helped.’

I resolved not to fight shabbily but.

In the end, I have no choice but to bring up elementary science curriculum once again.

What is made when lava cools is basalt.

Even if the name is different, its essence is a lump of stone.

Stone, a search material that is exceedingly familiar to me.

Therefore, the search, interference, and manifestation.

That series of processes is swift and.

The consumption of magic power is also extremely minimal.

Crack, crack, crack!

Soon, dozens of stone spears rose in the air.

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh

I sent those stone spears flying toward the Lava Koi’s flanks.

“……This is crazy!!”

“I-Is this real. Seriously?!”

“W-What are we even looking at right now……?”

At this moment, I didn’t care about their gazes towards me.

The manifestation of magic bringing along everything I have.

That was also my way.

I calmly spoke.

“It’s a hit.”