Chapter 10

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Translated by Jinmu

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“When my mom threw up, huge seeds poured out! Because of those quack bastards, we kept using the wrong medicine!”

She excitedly explained the situation rapid-fire with an elated voice.

Since she had suffered headaches over it for a long time, the joy also struck her immensely.

Atsbel smiling like that was also something that hadn’t occurred in a considerably long time.

– This noona was capable of smiling?

– Thought it wasn’t in her NPC specs;

– That’s because you guys threw her in prison;

– For real lol. Look at that stance switch.

At the sight seen for the first time, the chat window also became noisy.

Without solving that problem, they absolutely couldn’t have seen her smile.

It was an obvious matter.

“Ah, I spoke too long.”

Atsbel, who had been fervently continuing her words, scratched her cheek and restrained herself.

The emotion of joy was still visible on her expression, though.

“My mom and I survived thanks to you. It might be lacking, but please accept this.”

She picked up a sack and handed it over.

Then, messages popped up in a row along with the alarm sound.

Ding.

[Quest completed.]

[As it is the first clear, the paid reward is adjusted to the maximum value.]

[Adjusted from 2,000 Gold ⟶ 4,000 Gold.]

[Adjusted from Atsbel’s Fireball Magic Book (Rank 1 – Hero) ⟶ (Rank 1 – Unique).]

[Stat Points increased from 3 ⟶ 5.]

[Experience Points increased from 500 ⟶ 700.]

[Level has increased by 5.]

[5 Stat Points are acquired.]

[An Economy-grade Staff is distributed.]

– Heol.

– Crazy.

– Unique?

– Unique grade?

– F*ck, there was no mention of a first clear.

– Can’t we kill Julio and clear it again?

– Wait, how do you catch a Bomb Slime anyway.

– Nobody else has caught it except Black Dragon yet. Lol.

“Huh?”

“…?”

First clear.

It was equally unexpected for Yeon-woo and Han-bit to see this phrase.

On top of that, a Unique grade.

“Take this too.”

Just then, Atsbel suddenly pulled out something else.

In her hand was a rolled-up parchment.

Ding.

[Achievement: Achieved ‘Atsbel’s First Savior’.]

[Atsbel’s Letter of Introduction is given as a reward.]

[1 Stat Point is acquired.]

The message that popped up upon receiving the parchment.

It seemed there was indeed another first clear reward.

“What’s this?”

“An introduction letter to the blacksmith. Try visiting if you need a weapon by any chance. It should be fine for you.”

“… Ah.”

Immediately checking its contents, Han-bit discovered the name of a familiar blacksmith.

Returning the parchment, he stowed it into his inventory.

“Thanks. I’ll make good use of it.”

“I should be the one thanking you. I’ll absolutely never forget this incident, so come by anytime if you need help.”

An expression of gratitude slightly different from his past memories.

Seeing Atsbel’s smile, he felt a subtle mood.

Was it because past memories kept overlapping?

“I’ll come again.”

Leaving his final greeting, Han-bit simply walked out of the store.

Ding.

[RespectingPreferences has supported 50,000 won.]

[I wanted to see her get angry, though…]

“RespectingPreferences, 50,000 won! Thank you for the 50,000 won donation!”

At the sudden large donation that burst out, Yeon-woo’s voice grew louder.

Han-bit’s eyes also grew a little wide.

“Oh, thank you. I made 25,000 won.”

– Fast at calculating. Lol.

– Getting excited is cute.

– Black Dragon style ratio 50:50.

– But Loafer proposed the ratio first. Lol.

A price enough to attach a chicken and a 1.5-liter cola.

There’s no way it wouldn’t feel good.

But that wasn’t the end.

[SlaveOfAtsbel has supported 10,000 won.]

[Is this real life;]

[ㅇㅇ has supported 50,000 won.]

[Rank 1 Unique is seriously ridiculous;]

[FlameCharisma has supported 100,000 won.]

[Fire is truly the best.]

“100,000 won! 100,000 won! A real 100,000 won! FlameCharisma!”

“Heol.”

At the changed unit, both Yeon-woo and Han-bit widened their eyes simultaneously.

Moreover, donations under 10,000 won were so numerous that it was hard to even read them.

[Viewers: 8,170 people]

Upon clearing the quest, the viewers surged in a single breath.

Even if it was temporary, what mattered was right now.

“Thank you all for the 10,000 won and 50,000 won donations! And thank you so much to those shooting 1,000 won too!”

“Thanks… to everyone.”

Expressing his gratitude alongside him, Han-bit was a bit flustered.

‘How much did I earn just now?’

Even just from what he managed to read, it was 500,000 won.

He didn’t know about fees or whatever, but a simple calculation meant 250,000 won falling into his hands.

Expectations naturally rose about how much it would be by the time the stream ended.

‘I should work hard.’

Even if it was a stream he participated in half-heartedly, if this was the reality, the story would change.

How huge of a response would follow if he truly acquired a hidden skill?

It was a fun scene just imagining it.

‘… Was I this kind of person?’

His trailing thoughts set out to find his self-identity.

The thought of simply earning money to give to his mother.

Aside from that, the viewers’ reactions were just funny.

Was it a true broadcasting aptitude?

“Hyung, a Unique grade is seriously crazy! Hurry and try using the magic book!”

Right then, Yeon-woo came next to him and urgently rushed him.

“Oh, right. I have to use it.”

Pulling out a red book from the bag, Han-bit flipped the cover.

Then, a small hologram button floated above the book.

[Do you want to use it? (Yes/No)]

Beep.

As he touched the ‘Yes’ button without hesitation, the hologram disappeared.

Poof!

At the same time, the book that turned into smoke.

At some point, ‘Fireball’ was registered in the skill list.

“Truly getting a free ride.”

– A total free ride (Unique Grade).

– Standard clicking?

– Guess it’s because he didn’t take the magic written/practical exams.

– Let’s ask Atsbel to do it for you.

– I bet she’ll look at you with cold eyes?

– Rather, I like it.

Whatever the chat window said, Han-bit’s feelings were complicated.

A slightly aggrieved heart, contrary to his initial light thoughts.

The magic he had learned whilst going through total hardships.

To think he could truly use it just by moving a single finger.

“Hyung, how is it? Fascinating, right?”

“Is this really the end of it?”

“It was super weird for me at first too. Should I say it’s like the usage method just barges into your head?”

“… It’s not, though?”

“Pardon?”

At the somewhat mismatched conversation, the two looked at each other.

However, there was absolutely no change inside Han-bit’s head.

Even if they were things he already knew anyway, shouldn’t it be normal for the game system to apply?

‘… Could this be what it meant by existing character?’

The character creation screen that floated up in his mind.

He didn’t know about full-body scans and brainwaves, but there’s a high chance a goddess was behind this.

As was the case with the recommended skills, it wouldn’t be strange no matter what happened.

Rather, he himself, who rolled through regression, possession, and reincarnation 55 times, was weirder.

‘It’s really been a while.’

The skills from the other world, including Fireball, were already mostly mastered by Han-bit.

His experiences and memories still remained clear.

Stretching his hand forward, Han-bit drew up his concentration.

“Fireball.”

Fwoosh!

The fireball that generated along with the incantation fired off into the sky.

The level of completion itself was still low, but he was definitely able to use it.

“Wow, crazy.”

– What did I just see.

– Is that size real;

– That’s Rank 1?

– F*ck, give me one too.

Yeon-woo and the viewers who saw the magic couldn’t suppress their admiration.

Ding.

In an instant, a message popped up along with a sudden notification sound.

Seeing its contents, Han-bit widened his eyes.

[Title: A new effect of ‘The 55th Recorder’ is unlocked.]

‘Title?’

A memory that surfaced at the single word.

Titles are a system that increases passive effects through collection.

On the character information window, it was clearly displaying ‘None’.

Quickly moving his hand, Han-bit checked the title list.

[The 55th Recorder]

The experience accumulated by the recorder is unlocked.

1. Proficiency in all experienced skills accumulates extremely fast. Depending on the extent of experience, performance is adjusted upwards.

2. Locked (Keyword: Spirit)

‘… Pulled all sorts of tricks, I see.’

There were no questions to cast at the contents.

55 times.

The number of times he experienced regression, possession, and reincarnation.

That number always stuck in Han-bit’s head.

Moreover, the words conveyed by the goddess clearly surfaced as well.

‘Everything you have accumulated will lead to a massive power.’

At the time, he just casually accepted it as meaning a good life experience or such.

Because that right there was strictly the boundary of imagination.

‘… But to think it meant this.’

The locked entry written on number 2.

Even the keyword ‘Spirit’ was an immensely important part to Han-bit.

If even this was here, there’s a high possibility other elements existed as well.

“Hah.”

Various questions emerged, but he had no answers to offer right now.

He would just fall into a quagmire even if he pondered.

In any case, it was a good thing that what he had accumulated didn’t turn to bubbles.

“Hyung?”

Right then, Yeon-woo opened his mouth.

He was alternately looking between the screen and Han-bit’s face.

“Why are you suddenly opening your titles list?”

“What do you mean why? I’m looking at my titles.”

“There’s nothing there, though, what are you looking at?”

“… You can’t see it?”

“See what?”

– ?

– Seeing illusions already. T-T

– This is how dangerous games are.

A completely missing question and reaction.

Han-bit immediately realized that this title and its contents were visible only to him.

“Hyung, are you tired by any chance?”

“… No, I guess I just saw wrong. Are titles hard to obtain?”

“It differs for each type, but there are a lot of difficult ones. Since there are also ones with extremely good side effects attached to them. You absolutely have to get what you can.”

Yeon-woo emphasized a few times that it was an important element.

However, ‘The 55th Recorder’ obviously wouldn’t fit into the category he was talking about.

Considering that even with just one unlocked effect, it had surpassed the bounds of common sense.

If it was visible to others’ eyes, wouldn’t other players have searched frantically for it with all their might?

“Fireball.”

Fwoosh!

As he used the magic again, a fireball fired into the empty air.

Even if it wasn’t a perfect sensation, there was no awkwardness in using it.

“Wow, but even if it’s Unique grade, isn’t this too much?”

Just then, Yeon-woo, who was staring intently at the magic, asked.

“What do you mean too much?”

“Look at mine. Fireball.”

Fwoosh.

As Yeon-woo spat out the incantation, a tiny flicker of fire generated.

Let alone a fireball, it was a crude lump just slightly larger than a fist.

Seeing the result, an absurd voice naturally leaked from Han-bit’s mouth.

“Stop joking around. That’s a Fireball?”