Kapitel 33: 33
33. Grade Increase
Slash-!
[You have killed a goblin!]
[3x Experience Gain Buff is in effect.]
[Experience +0.4%]
[Gold +3.33]
[Additional Gold +1.66]
[Current Kill Count: 502/100]
[All stats increase by 100% due to Rune of Massacre effect.]
[Attack Speed increases by 25% due to Skull Bone Necklace effect.]
Ryumin, who was cutting goblins in half, checked his gold holdings.
'I've already earned nearly 2,000 gold.'
He had gathered quite a lot even though the 1st wave hadn't ended yet.
Additional gold often came in due to his high Luck stat.
'At this rate, I should easily gather 20,000 gold during the 2nd wave?'
If he earns 4,000 more gold, he'll have 20,000 gold on hand.
Then he can buy the common skill he wanted.
'After that, I need to earn another 20,000 gold to buy another common skill.'
Ryumin's goal this round was to buy 2 common skills.
'If I can do that...'
He can advance the plan he's preparing.
'The plan to obtain the Rune of Mind Reading, that is.'
Ryumin smiled and checked his level.
He had already reached level 18, so he should easily reach level 20 in the next wave.
'I'll reach level 30 this round. And buy 2 common skills.'
After setting his goal, he swung his scythe.
Slash-!
Three or four goblins are inevitably cut in half.
'The good thing about scythes is they're great for mass slaughter like this.'
Due to the scythe's characteristics, he could behead up to four at once with one swing.
Moreover, it has long reach like a spear, so if used well, he can kill without taking a single hit.
Perhaps because he swept away over 500 alone?
"Kiiii..."
"Kiek..."
The goblins seem to feel fear and back away from Ryumin.
"If you don't come, I'll just go to you."
He had nothing to fear since he had already stacked all the necessary buffs.
After fighting for 5 more minutes.
Woooo-
Along with the horn sound signaling the end, a message appeared.
[You have successfully blocked the 1st wave!]
[Surviving Players: 3,933]
[Dead Players: 967]
[500 gold is awarded as a reward to all survivors.]
About 80% of the 4,900 survived.
Even weakened goblins can't be ignored.
Ryumin glanced towards the village.
He could see Jo Jung-sik panting as if out of breath.
'As expected, he survived.'
With Jo Jung-sik's skills, he should easily survive until the 4th wave.
'And obtain a job in the process.'
But Ryumin knew.
That Jo Jung-sik would have a hard time escaping this round.
* * *
"Haa, haa, damn it."
Though Jo Jung-sik was breathing roughly, his eyes were still alive.
He could be ambushed again at any time if he was careless in watching all sides.
'Damn bastards targeting only me instead of killing goblins.'
He doesn't know how many crises he overcame until the 1st wave ended.
The allies' knife stabs coming from everywhere were exceptionally fierce.
'Still, it's fortunate these bastards are here.'
Jo Jung-sik's gaze turned to a large man.
It was Black Dragon on Right Hand, whom he had just made his subordinate.
'Command Authority is good after all. I can even make the 3rd place ranker in this area my subordinate.'
Next to him was the muscular Hwang Yongmin, but he didn't use Command Authority on him.
'He follows me well calling me senior even without using it.'
Besides them, he used Command Authority to recruit several skilled players as his guards.
'With these guys protecting me like meat shields, I don't need to worry about further ambushes, but...'
Jo Jung-sik looked at his side.
The bleeding from the first ambush he suffered was too severe.
'I wonder if I can endure the remaining waves...'
Still, he must survive.
He must survive tenaciously and rank within the top.
So he can pass the round triumphantly.
'If I just pass, wounds like this will heal completely.'
Seeing how the wounds from the voting time healed completely, if he just survives, he can look forward to the next round.
Woooo-
A message appeared along with the horn sound.
30 minutes had passed since the 1st wave started.
[2nd Wave]
[3,933 Players vs 7,866 Weakened Goblins and Hobgoblins]
[Goblins are weakened to 1/3 of normal due to round characteristics.]
[Good luck!]
The monster level increased, but the number decreased.
'It seems twice the number of remaining players appear.'
Jo Jung-sik waited for the monsters with a tense face.
Then he suddenly noticed Black Scythe at the entrance.
'That guy plans to solo again.'
He turned his gaze with a disgusted expression.
For now, he needs to focus on surviving this round.
Against both monster attacks and player ambushes.
'I must, must survive.'
The determination to do anything to survive flickered in Jo Jung-sik's eyes.
* * *
In the 2nd wave too, Ryumin blocked the entrance alone.
Slash- Slash!
"Kieeek!"
"Keek!"
In the midst of inevitably slaughtering goblins, a welcome change came.
He reached the desired level 20.
[Your grade has risen from 'Apprentice' to 'Regular'.]
[You can now use the Combination function.]
The Combination function unlocked this time is as useful as the Shop.
'You can make Unique or higher items that can't be obtained from the Shop through Combination, so that says it all.'
Of course, making Unique items is not easy.
Materials that only appear in certain rounds are needed and hard to obtain.
You can't make them right away just because you know the combination recipe.
'That's why I need to use Ma Gyeong-rok. To make items more easily.'
If he can get on the same boat with Ma Gyeong-rok as planned, item supply won't be a problem.
'But that's something to think about after passing this round.'
Ryumin's gaze turned back to the message window.
[To commemorate your grade increase, the Death's Seal skill is strengthened!]
[Death's Seal skill's additional damage is increased from 100% to 120%.]
[Additionally, you have learned the Reaper exclusive skill 'Night of Death'!]
[You can automatically learn the next skill when you reach level 40.]
His existing skill was strengthened as he became Regular.
'Now I can deal 120% additional damage with Death's Seal.'
Moreover, he learned a new skill.
[Exclusive Skill - Night of Death]
-Effect: Creates an artificial night by spreading dark energy in a 500m radius.
Can be dispelled at will by the caster.
Though the description was simple, its effect couldn't be ignored.
'It's a skill that goes well with the Reaper's Rune which gets stronger at night.'
Due to the rune's characteristics, attack speed increases by 50% and detection probability decreases greatly at night.
It's truly a skill for Reapers.
'Now there's no problem getting the attack speed buff even during the day. Since I have Night of Death.'
Above all, the Night of Death skill was essential to obtain the Rune of Mind Reading.
'The common skills I plan to buy additionally are also essential.'
Ryumin invested the stat points gained from leveling up into Luck.
It created a similar value to Agility.
'Luck stops here for now. I'll only invest in Strength until level 30.'
Since Strength was the lowest stat, he needed to invest in it for balance.
"Kiiiit!"
As he closed the status window, goblins rushed in.
Ryumin smiled as if welcoming them.
'I just learned a new skill too.'
He immediately cast Night of Death.
Woong-
A 500m radius space was covered in darkness.
"What's this suddenly?"
"Why did it get dark?"
"I can't see anything!"
Surrounding players were flustered, but there was no time to pay attention.
Slash-! Slash-!
He was busy slaughtering goblins with 50% faster attack speed.
[You have successfully blocked the 2nd wave!]
[Surviving Players: 3,343]
[Dead Players: 590]
[500 gold is awarded as a reward to all survivors.]
The 2nd wave ended as he reached level 21.
Fortunately, he was able to make the targeted 20,000 gold.
'Now I can buy a common skill.'
Ryumin opened the Shop window without delay and found the item he wanted.
[Common Skill - Presence Detection]
-Effect: Can detect the presence of targets within a 30m radius.
<Purchase Price: 20,000 Gold>
Presence Detection was a good skill that allows detecting all targets within a 30m radius.
'It's an essential skill in chaotic battles like this since you can detect even from behind.'
Ryumin purchased the skill without hesitation.
Since it was a passive skill, he could sense surrounding targets as soon as he learned it.
'There's only goblin corpses within 30m.'
If there were players mixed in, he would need to be wary.
He couldn't assume they were approaching with good intentions.
'Now I just need to gather 20,000 gold and buy another common skill.'
He should be able to easily earn 20,000 gold with the remaining three waves and completing the sub-quest.
* * *
[3rd Wave]
[3,343 Players vs 6,686 Weakened Hobgoblins]
[You have successfully blocked the 3rd wave!]
[Surviving Players: 3,001]
[Dead Players: 342]
[4th Wave]
[3,001 Players vs 6,002 Weakened Hobgoblins and Ogres]
[You have successfully blocked the 4th wave!]
[Surviving Players: 2,700]
[Dead Players: 301]
"Huu, huu..."
He survived until the 4th wave.
Jo Jung-sik, with only the final 5th wave remaining, opened the progress window.
[Time remaining until round end: 01:04:21]
'1 hour left. If I endure for just 1 hour, I can survive.'
Though the pain in his side was severe, he should be able to endure somehow for 1 hour.
Ambushes from other players?
He no longer worried about such things.
'As long as these guys are protecting me, my life won't be in danger.'
Jo Jung-sik looked with a reliable expression at the guards surrounding him.
Ten guards controlled by Command Authority stood imposingly.
'Command Authority is good after all. I can control people at will like this.'
Thanks to them, he could hunt safely without worrying about ambushes.
Though he used up all ten uses of Command Authority.
'So what if I used them all. Surviving is most important right now.'
Perhaps because he fought fiercely while bleeding?
Jo Jung-sik obtained a Gladiator class change item while hunting monsters.
And he changed to Gladiator as soon as he reached level 10.
'I can't die now after changing class too.'
If he endures the final 5th wave, he can look forward to the next round.
'I'll become strong. I'll become strong and cut off the necks of all those bastards who targeted me.'
Jo Jung-sik gritted his teeth remembering the players who sneered and looked down on him as a gangster.
If he just survives, he'll go around slaughtering all players.
Just then, the horn sound signaling the final wave was heard.
[5th Wave]
[2,700 Players vs 10,800 Weakened Ogres]
[Ogres are weakened to 1/3 of normal due to round characteristics.]
[Good luck until the end!]
Jo Jung-sik opened his eyes in surprise seeing the number of ogres.
'10,000? Why so many?'
Perhaps because it was the final wave, the number was 4 times that of players.
'No need to worry. I have guards protecting me.'
Jo Jung-sik rather thought of it as an opportunity to set a record.
He was just thinking he still lacked to enter the top 25%.
"Grrrr!"
"Grrrrrr!"
Over 10,000 ogres bared their teeth and charged.
2,700 players clashed with the ogres.
"Dieeee!"
"Die, you sons of bitches!"
Players fight frantically.
Black Scythe is still marking the entrance alone.
Stimulated by that sight, Jo Jung-sik burned with fighting spirit.
'I'll become strong. I'll survive!'
Trusting the guards controlled by Command Authority, he started full-scale hunting.
He could quickly immerse in battle since he didn't need to watch all sides.
But that was only for a moment.
"Kuk!"
"Kyaak!"
"Wh-what?"
Two guards he placed as meat shields collapsed after being stabbed.
A group that conspired to target Jo Jung-sik broke through the guards.
"There he is! The gangster bastard!"
"The area representative is mine!"
Perhaps because they thought this was their last chance?
They seemed determined, with over 30 conspiring players.
"Block them! You guard bastards! Block them!"
Even without being told, the guards were already blocking the attackers.
Because the order to protect Jo Jung-sik was already ingrained in their minds.
But it wasn't easy to handle 30 players.
Stab- Stab-!
"Kuheok!"
"Aaaak! Aak!"
Players aiming for the area representative position and players controlled by Command Authority fought fiercely.
'Th-this looks bad, we might get pushed back?'
Though he formed guards with seemingly skilled players, they were all around the same level.
As if there's no match for a group attack, the guards collapsed one by one.
'Damn, this is bad.'
Jo Jung-sik quickly left his position, abandoning the fighting guards.
Now is not the time to be hunting.
He's about to die at players' hands.
"He's going there!"
"Chase him!"
Players chased after the fleeing Jo Jung-sik with fierce momentum.
'Damn! I just need to endure this wave, just this wave!'
As Jo Jung-sik kept swallowing curses, one person suddenly entered his sight.
The nickname Black Scythe.
He was the only savior who could resolve this situation.
"B-Black Scythe! I accept your proposal! I'll do whatever you say, so please protect me!"
As Jo Jung-sik clung to Black Scythe, the pursuing players hesitated.
The 1st place ranker across all areas was a burdensome opponent even for them.
"Huh? Black Scythe! I said I accept your proposal? Please protect me..."
"I refuse."
Jo Jung-sik's face froze at the cold words.
"I told you before, didn't I? That I won't care."
Black Scythe, Ryumin, looked at Jo Jung-sik with cold eyes.
"Whether you die or not is up to you."
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