NOVEL WEB Chapter 7 - I was lucky (1)
Episode 7
Episode 7 I was lucky (1)
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NEW! [Special] Return of the King, ???
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Surprisingly, a new item was added to the status window.
It caught my eye at a glance thanks to the red glowing ‘NEW!’ sign.
When I touched the item [Regression Record], like the achievement points, a short description appeared.
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[Regression]
*A book that records stories after regression.
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There was nothing special.
The explanation was no different from what I expected.
But what is [???]?
When I looked at the Earth, the answer came straight away.
● : I don’t know either.
“… … Even though it was you who gave it to me?”
●: It was a question mark from the time it was granted. You will be able to find out when the achievement shop opens.
Yeah, you are.
There’s definitely something more, but there’s nothing to worry about.
There’s no answer even if you try.
Anyway, now that we have a rough idea of the situation, let’s focus on the rewards we’ve received this time.
The first thing to do is to distribute stats.
I looked at the status window.
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[Status Window]
[Name] Lee Geum-shin
[Main Number] 1 Star
NEW! [Special] Return Record, ???
[Fame] 70
[Stat]
Strength: 19
Agility: 24
Vitality: 21
Magic: 18
Senses: 15
[Owned Stat] 20 points
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This is the status screen of an ordinary 1-star player with nothing special about him except for his special abilities.
The first piece of information that catches your eye is the ‘main number’.
Main number refers to the number of the main quest I cleared.
In News, the main number is very important information because this main number has the same status as the level.
This is because the dungeons you can enter are divided according to your main number, but more precisely, it is because of the stat rewards.
There are four ways to ‘permanently’ increase your stats in New Earth.
1. Training
2. Taking elixir
3. Main Quest
4. Some quests (hidden, sub)
However, most players gain the most stats through main quests among these four methods.
So, generally speaking, the higher the main number, the stronger the player is.
But I just cleared a hidden quest and got 10 extra stat points.
‘It’s like getting the same level of rewards as the main quest.’
This is a start that clearly sets you apart from other players of the same level, and is also a completely different level from your previous life.
I can’t help but smile.
‘Then let’s take a look at the stats now.’
I first invested 10 points in the Strength stat, which is closely related to attack power.
[Strength increases by 1 stat] X 10
[Strength 19 -> 29 (▲10)]
Then there was a tingling sensation spreading through my blood vessels.
The muscle fibers throughout the body become more tightly bound and tightened, like pumped muscles.
I smiled faintly, controlling my over-confidence.
The time when players are most frustrated is right now.
The moment when you distribute the stats you get as a reward.
If you get carried away and act like a cat, you’ll most likely end up in trouble.
I continued to use the remaining stat points.
The stat to invest in this time was agility.
[Agility increases by 1 stat] X 10
[Agility 24 -> 34 (▲10)]
The moment your stats are reflected, your entire body becomes as light as a feather. You can’t even feel the weight of your feet, so it feels like you can walk on the wind.
Of course, it was an illusion because the stat increase was so great.
With this, I invested all the points I earned this time into strength and agility.
This was actually a very extreme choice.
Usually, you raise all five stats evenly.
Still, I went all-in on the strength and agility stats.
●: It is indeed a choice worthy of a regressor.
As the Earth says.
Because my combat sense and magical power management ability are not comparable to that of an average player.
It is much more efficient to invest like this rather than investing in a mixed way here and there.
‘What’s lacking can be filled in other ways.’
Then, shall we check the items this time?
I opened the inventory window.
The inventory was a 3X3 subspace with a total of 9 spaces, given to all players.
But I couldn’t check the items inside.
Jiying.
I got a phone call.
A very welcome name appeared on the LCD.
[Kim Ji-yu]
I stared at the name and then answered the phone.
(Why did you receive it so late! The tutorial? Did you do well?)
A high-pitched voice pouring out so loud that it’s scary to answer the phone.
The bright energy contained within it sounds familiar, as if we spoke on the phone yesterday.
That was the kind of guy Kim Ji-yu was.
Always bright and positive.
“Hehe. So this is what it means to die.”
It was like that until the end.
But you at this time.
I think it’s brighter.
I tried to suppress the complex emotions that were quickly bubbling up and answered calmly.
“Of course you did well.”
(Ahju! Look at that confidence? How about watching the video! It doesn’t come up even when I search for it?)
“I haven’t even created a channel yet. I’m just going to set it up and upload it now.”
In Newus, personal play videos are automatically recorded.
Since the video is automatically created by simply setting the editing direction, it is easy to create the video and upload it as well.
So it is difficult to find a player who does not do personal broadcasts.
“Just wait a minute.”
I went straight into the system window and opened a channel.
Since channel names can be duplicated (it doesn’t matter since they are assigned a personal code), I just made one roughly by putting in my name.
[Channel ‘Geomshin TV’ is activated.]
No matter how you make it, it will become famous.
Then I opened the video settings window and started setting the basic settings.
‘I’ll keep the fact that I’ve been doing hidden quests a secret.’
‘The editing direction is mad movie… … .’
In addition to these, I set various options such as the length of the video, the purpose of the video, etc., and finally finished the settings by setting my name and face to public.
In an era where interest in players is hot worldwide, becoming famous can be a hassle, but there’s nothing you can do about it.
‘Channel size is also an important measure of a player’s value.’
In order to bring down Changwol, I too must become a player of that level.
[Editing the video to fit your settings.]
[Editing is complete.]
[Please check the video.]
The video was completed in an instant.
I took a quick look at the finished video and there were no problems.
[Would you like to upload to the channel?]
I clicked the agree button, and then a message popped up saying the upload was complete.
“Okay, now. Look it up on the Sword TV. The code is-.”
(Okay! I’ll go check it out right now!)
When I tell him my personal code, the voice that was just asking when it would be done and was dying of boredom quickly regains its energy.
(I’ll check if you’ve been training hard, so just wait!)
“okay.”
I gave a rough answer to Kim Ji-yu’s question.
You won’t know even if you look anyway.
Especially if it’s Kim Ji-yu who has no interest in players.
Just because anyone can be a player doesn’t mean everyone lives as a player.
No matter how much it resembles a game, this is real.
The tactile sensation transmitted to your fingertips when killing an enemy and the pain felt when injured are all exactly the same as in reality.
There were still more people in the world living normal lives.
“How are you these days?”
(What? Are you asking about my well-being right now?)
“Just. I was wondering if you were doing well.”
(I’m living a very busy life. So I should be honored that you’re taking care of me like this. But I’m disappointed! If you just search the internet, it’ll come up right away. Can you pay attention to me?!)
“Not that kind of news.”
(What the heck! You punk! I was wondering about my personal life-. Ah, I have to go now! Anyway, I’ll contact you again! Fighting!)
Kim Ji-yu was the one who just said those words and left.
I chuckled as I looked at the screen where the call ended.
‘You’re still crazy.’
I still understand though.
I’m sure you’re very busy, so I should be grateful that you’re mindful of my schedule.
‘Even so, he is a world-class star.’
It’s unbelievable.
I shook my head and opened my inventory window.
‘The horn of Behemoth.’
Here was the real reason why I cleared God’s Punishment.
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After Kim Ji-yu hurriedly went up on stage.
Manager Kim Hyun-soo was able to find the smartphone lying there.
“Anyway, make sure to leave a trace. What if someone takes it?”
It was a waiting room with only staff, but you never know.
If confidential information like the next album concept were to leak, there would be chaos.
“huh?”
A question came to Kim Hyun-soo’s eyes as he picked up his smartphone. The reason was that the screen that was floating on the LCD was the player’s channel.
After a while, Jiyu Kim came down from the stage and looked around for her smartphone.
“Hey, have you seen my phone?”
“Ugh. That’s why I told you not to go around being so clumsy.”
“Oh, thank you.”
Kim Hyun-soo pretended to be calm, scolded her once, and then handed her the smartphone.
Kim Hyun-soo, now empty-handed, coughed in vain and spoke cautiously.
“Ahem. But… …I happened to look at your phone?”
“what?”
As Kim Ji-yu’s eyes, which had been shining brightly, suddenly turned fierce, Kim Hyun-soo hurriedly continued speaking.
“Oh, no, I saw that player video. The Sword TV. It was on.”
“Ah. What do you think?”
Kim Hyun-soo’s eyes narrow as he sees curiosity quickly appear in Kim Ji-yu’s eyes, which had turned like a wildcat’s.
Look at this?
“Who is this? He’s a boy.”
“You know, oppa. My childhood friend.”
“Ah, that little girl… … What?!! Wasn’t she a girl?!!”
Kim Hyun-soo opened his eyes wide as if he had been struck by lightning.
I knew that Jiyu Kim had a very precious friend.
We’ve been together since we were young, and he often picked me up when I was a trainee.
But of course I thought she was a woman.
“Your name is Geomsun!”
“Ah. That’s a nickname I use. The kid is much more gentle than he looks.”
“… … .”
Kim Hyun-soo was momentarily dumbfounded by the unexpected shock.
“So what? Is this good enough?”
But Kim Ji-yu’s attention was entirely focused on Geomshin.
Only then did Kim Hyun-soo shake his head and come to his senses, and he made a face of displeasure and mumbled.
“I don’t know. I think he has considerable talent. I see that he doesn’t have a guild yet, is that right?”
The reason why his relationship with Geomshin and Kim Ji-yu is more important to Kim Hyun-soo is because he has unprecedented talent.
“Guild? Probably not. I haven’t heard anything about it.”
“Really? I’m helping you because you’re my friend, but I know a guy who works as a scout. Can I show you this video?”
“hmm.”
Kim Ji-yu grabbed her chin at Kim Hyun-soo’s suggestion.
That’s why I feel reluctant to introduce Geomsin to someone I don’t even know.
“Are you a trustworthy person?”
“of course!”
Kim Hyun-soo, who had misunderstood the worry about the swordsman, added.
“I won’t mention you and I’ll just say that I saw you by chance. I’ll never get involved with you. But if things go well-.”
“No. Is that person a good person?”
“That’s right. He’s my high school senior and he’s a really good older brother.”
“Well, then. What guild is it?”
Kim Hyun-soo smiled with a sense of satisfaction at Kim Ji-yu’s question and answered more confidently than ever.
“Changwol.”