NOVEL WEB Chapter 8 - I was lucky (2)
Episode 8
Episode 8: I was lucky (2)
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[Behemoth’s Horn]
Grade: Epic
Classification: Material
Performance: ??
Description: The horn of a monster cherished by Thanatos, the god of death. It is so strong that even the most skilled blacksmiths cannot handle it. It seems like a good material for making weapons or armor.
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Behemoth’s horn is an item classified as a material.
But its real purpose is different.
It will be used to open a 10-star hidden dungeon.
Considering the attributes you will gain from it, this is an item you absolutely must get from the tutorial, regardless of the stat rewards.
‘It would be great for laying the foundation.’
It was a refreshing start.
Afterwards I checked the common item, the Minotaur’s Breastplate.
There aren’t many options other than +8 defense, but for a normal grade with these specs, it’s a top-tier item that can be obtained from a 1-star level.
I tried it on right away.
[Invisible mode is in effect.]
When I tapped his chest, a firm repulsive force was transmitted from my palm even though the shape of the armor was not visible on the outside.
“Good.”
He also wore a longsword around his waist that he had received as a graduation present from the academy.
To go to the dungeon.
From now on, I plan to build up my skill tree to become the overwhelming strongest.
Even if the beginning is small, the ending will be grand.
[01 – 145. Cobalt Dungeon]
In a vast square with no end in sight, kobolds are wandering in groups of two or three, or as many as five or six.
As expected from a 1-star dungeon, the difficulty level is cute.
Sling.
I drew my sword and slowly began to hunt down the group of kobolds.
It had been a long time since I held a sword with my right hand, but since I had been holding a sword with my right hand my entire life, I felt no discomfort at all.
I swung my sword with familiarity and naturalness, and the kobolds were cut down without even being able to put up a proper fight.
The effects of focusing the stats gained this time on strength and agility were clearly evident.
Every time a flash of pure white light occurred, the cobalt’s head would spin around above it.
After sweeping away several groups like that, a quest window appears.
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[Sub Quest #01-145]
Title – Kobold Hunt
Clear Conditions – Hunt 50 Kobolds within the given time!
Time Limit – 6 hours
Reward –
[Fame 3]
[20 Kobold Teeth]
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The difficulty is low, so the rewards are not generous.
I can’t move for this level of compensation.
[Quest rejected.]
I declined the quest and continued hunting the kobold pack. Then, after a while, the same quest window popped up again.
[Quest rejected.]
This time it’s rejection again.
The same pattern was repeated three more times after that.
[Quest rejected.]
[Quest rejected.]
[Quest rejected.]
That is to say.
This means that the conditions have been met.
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[Hidden Quest #01-???]
Title – Kobold Hunt
Clear Conditions – Hunt 200 Kobolds within the given time!
Time Limit – 6 hours
Reward –
[Fame 15]
[100 Kobold Teeth]
[Basic Skills]
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The most important thing in building a high-rise building is the foundation work.
The same goes for the skill tree.
Depending on how well you master a skill in the beginning, the skills you can acquire and synthesize later on will differ.
The [Basic Skill] you will obtain this time is a skill with overwhelming utility value in establishing a foundation.
We must move forward by building a solid foundation from the ground up.
If you stand on solid ground, you won’t be shaken.
Even though there was a long way to go, there was no impatience.
I plan to move very quickly, but take each step carefully.
It may seem contradictory, but it can be done without difficulty.
I gripped the hilt of my sword tightly, thinking of the enemies who would not wait patiently for me to grow.
“Then shall we try to speed things up a bit?”
Having obtained the quest I was aiming for, I began hunting kobolds at a faster pace than before.
The speed was so fast that nearby players were terrified.
“… … What is that kid?”
“Wow. What the hell is going on?”
“That’s a 1-star player?”
A 1-star player is a player with a main number of 1. Before my return, my main number was 66, so I was a 66-star player.
“Suddenly the Kobolds look so pitiful… … .”
“Isn’t that on the level of massacre?”
Not to the level of massacre.
It’s a massacre.
[You have hunted numerous Kobolds in a short period of time.]
[You have acquired the title, Kobold Slayer (F).]
[The Kobolds will remember what you have done.]
[Only for Kobolds, Intimidation is activated.]
[The physical stats of Kobolds that face you will decrease by 10%.]
The moment you get the title, the eyes of the Kobolds who have been responding actively become filled with fear.
At the same time, the movements are sluggish.
Thanks to this, hunting has become easier.
I had a satisfied smile on my lips.
This was the moment when a true kobold slayer was born.
So an hour later.
“Phew.”
I wiped my forehead, which was soaked with sweat.
[Current number of Kobolds hunted (103/200)]
My breath comes out of my mouth in ragged gasps.
Even though I hunted while taking breaks in between, my stamina and magic power were depleted due to lack of stats.
I feel like I have no strength left in my body.
● : Blue. You’ve become very weak.
That’s right.
Until recently, I could run for three days straight without getting tired.
Now I’m completely exhausted after swinging my sword for only about an hour.
“But I’ve been wanting to say this for a while now, is that how you normally laugh?”
●: Why is my laughter?
“Blue, blue, and you smile.”
It’s honestly too unusual to just say “I guess so” and move on.
●: Ah. I wish you could laugh like me.
No way.
●: Don’t be embarrassed. My laughter was famous even in the planetary system. All the stars, old and young, wanted to imitate it! Purrrrrr!
He seemed to take great pride in his laughter, even raising his fist to show off his skills.
Then I have to protect you.
I have no reason to follow suit even if I die.
●: If you want to learn, just tell me anytime!
I nodded my head in response and slowly walked out of the dungeon.
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Changwol, the highest point in South Korea.
Kim Gyu-seon, a scout from the Blue Bear Guild, a subordinate of Changwol, was watching a video he received from a junior who was a celebrity manager.
I didn’t expect it at first.
Honestly, it’s strange to be looking forward to it.
What kind of times are we living in these days?
This was not the time when pearls could be found in the mud, nor was it the time when dragons emerged from the stream.
If you had any notable talent, you would have been scouted and supported long ago during your academy days.
This means that the talent scouting system is well-established.
But I guess it’s not perfect yet.
“Wow! What is that? It’s this kid’s stuff.”
Kim Gyu-seon couldn’t help but admire Lee Geum-sin’s play.
At first glance, you can see that his skills are unrivaled.
“Why haven’t you come to the forefront before?”
With this much talent, you should have at least gone on to a prestigious academy. Or at least graduated at the top of your class.
However, when I checked the grades he received from the academy he graduated from, he was at the level of a genius at best.
“Did you play a game of breathing hard or something?”
The answer was unknown.
Kim Gyu-seon carefully observed Lee Geum-shin’s play, which was different from the confirmed information, several times.
“The stats don’t seem that high… … .”
If you look closely at the video, you will see that its destructive power and agility are not particularly outstanding.
And yet, we are overwhelmingly wiping out the goblins…
This is not a common sense situation.
Kim Gyu-seon was able to understand the reason only after watching the video several times.
The answer lay in the sense of battle.
Efficient movement without any loss makes up for the lack of speed, and optimal timing to exploit gaps raises attack power to the limit.
That’s why it can show this level of performance even though its stats aren’t that high.
‘Does that make sense?’
If you watch closely, it almost feels like a ranked player is possessed and playing the game on your behalf.
That’s an absolutely ridiculous talent.
“… … If you just give me the stats, I’ll eat them all up?”
Kim Gyu-seon’s pupils shone with confidence.
His senses were ringing loudly.
This guy has to be caught at all costs.
Even among those who have been called promising prospects recently, I have never seen anyone show this much movement in a tutorial.
If you bring in talent like this, a special promotion is a given.
As the blueprint for the future unfolds clearly before my eyes, the corners of my mouth naturally curl up.
That’s when the blueprint got mucked up.
“What is this?”
Kim Gyu-seon was startled by the sudden voice and hurriedly turned around. A sharp-looking man with orange hair was standing there.
“Oh, it’s nothing.”
Kim Gyu-seon quickly ended the video and tried to ignore it, but it was already too late.
“It’s nothing. My eyes look like X.”
Kim Gyu-seon smiled awkwardly.
Oh Woon-hyeok.
He is the youngest son of the guild leader and is currently the leader of the talent development team. He is also the nephew of Geomseong, the world’s strongest player.
And he is his direct supervisor.
“Stop talking nonsense and try again.”
For that reason, Kim Gyu-seon had no choice but to play the video at Oh Woon-hyeok’s gesture.