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Chapter 12
When it comes to tests in games, one usually imagines difficult quests, battling powerful monsters, or defeating guardians.
However, the challenges presented by the 『Monarch's Chamber』 were different.
Normally, one would need to read books from the Hindel Village library or various ancient documents to solve these problems.
They were meant to be difficult.
This class was akin to a hidden piece designed to be unobtainable.
That's exactly how it felt.
But for Seonghyun, they were merely tedious, not truly challenging.
"Whew."
He let out a sigh as he looked at the final question.
[444. Which of the following is NOT a true reflection of Helena's feelings when she was stabbed by the hero Hindel's sword?]
[1. I should stop causing trouble for others. 2. That pathetic hero just got lucky! 3. I'm tired now. 4. The end is lonely. 5. I'm happy to finally rest.]
'What kind of test has 444 questions?'
Although not difficult, it took quite a long time.
Perhaps this was a measure put in place by Helena's followers.
Each question was meticulously crafted, filled with Helena's grievances and sorrows.
One could only answer them by truly understanding and empathizing with Helena.
What careful consideration.
To think that they created such a test for Helena, whom they believed in until the very end.
Indeed, anyone who couldn't solve these problems wasn't worthy of inheriting her legacy.
'It's over.'
He selected answer number 2, the correct choice for the final question.
The beautiful teal gem began to emit a brilliant light that filled the entire chamber.
Facing the blinding radiance, Seonghyun witnessed the teal light seeping into him, just as it had when he absorbed Helena's memories and experiences.
The teal light then took on a feminine form, resembling Helena, and approached Seonghyun, embracing him and merging into his being.
Kwoaaaaaaaaaa!
Teal energy exploded from Seonghyun's body, filling the chamber once more.
Above him, countless spirit-like figures surged and ascended towards the sky, worshipping him.
The sight of the spirits in the sky ascending in line and worshipping him was truly spectacular.
A sense of omnipotence, like that of a king, or even an emperor, settled within him.
No, his power was actually surging.
His stats were increasing.
Seonghyun acutely felt this as he closed and opened his eyes.
As Helena's memories and experiences assimilated with his own, the spirits responded to Seonghyun's gestures.
These spirits, though seemingly similar at first glance, were different from the ones he could originally see.
The spirits surged and filled the world.
The power to overturn and transform the entire world.
The spirits became his limbs, moving according to his will, and he could sense each and every one of them.
Drawn by the deep teal energy, even the original spirits Seonghyun knew mixed with the new spirits and cried out.
-Aaaaaaaaaaa———!
-He has awakened——!
-Our god———!
-Worship———!
-Welcome———!
-Our god———!
Not a raucous noise, but the holy words of spirits spread throughout the world as the ghosts scattered teal light across the land.
For a moment, the world was bathed in teal.
It was a wondrous feeling.
A strong sense of being able to do anything washed over him.
Had he ever felt such omnipotence in his entire life?
As Seonghyun basked in this feeling, a message appeared before his eyes.
[Congratulations! You have changed to the highest-ranking Almighty class, 『Overlord』!]
[You are the first to successfully change classes in the beginner village!]
[You have acquired the title, 『Supernova』.]
[Congratulations! You have successfully changed to an Almighty class!]
[You have acquired the title, 『Omnipotent』.]
[Congratulations! You have successfully changed to the highest-ranking Black Magic class!]
[You have acquired the title, 『Monarch』.]
[You have changed to 『Overlord』, granting you class-specific skills.]
'Ah.'
Not a gasp of admiration, but a sound closer to a sigh.
As the messages appeared, the feeling of omnipotence vanished, along with the power that had surged within him.
The teal energy emanating from Seonghyun also subsided.
The illusory spirits disappeared, and the real ghosts, momentarily bewildered, tilted their heads and returned to their original places.
The omnipotence vanished as soon as he successfully changed classes.
However, he wasn't too disappointed.
The omnipotence he just felt was likely the future direction of this class.
Even if it was far off, he would reach it.
Without fail.
Still immersed in the afterglow, he caught his breath and finally examined the messages.
'There's a lot.'
Each one was an incredible reward.
However, having just experienced omnipotence, these rewards seemed somewhat insignificant to Seonghyun.
He couldn't help it.
He wasn't too disappointed, but he couldn't deny feeling a tinge of regret.
Three titles for changing classes, and even a new skill.
Each one was a significant reward for the current Seonghyun.
Perhaps because he hadn't had high expectations?
『Supernova』
→《Unique》
→Title granted to the first user to successfully change classes in the beginner village.
→50% bonus experience gain until level 100.
→10% bonus skill proficiency gain after level 100.
『Omnipotent』
→《Legendary》
→Title granted to users who successfully change to an Almighty class.
→Increases all stats by 10%.
→Increases all attack power by 10%.
『Monarch』
→《Legendary》
→Title granted to users who successfully change to the highest-ranking class of each class category.
→Increases the movement speed of subordinates by 30%.
→Increases the attack speed of subordinates by 20%.
→Increases the attack power of subordinates by 10%.
→Increases morale in large-scale battles.
'Oh!'
Even Seonghyun, who was more composed than usual due to the lingering disappointment, couldn't help but be surprised by these titles.
One Unique rank title and two Legendary titles.
Each option was remarkable, with no wasted stats.
He hadn't expected much because of the misleading feeling of omnipotence, but now he felt like he had received something incredible.
So what about his stats?
'My stats increased significantly from absorbing Helena's memories and experiences, right?'
Compared to the former instructor, who was called a genius of effort, and Apik, the self-proclaimed great hunter, who only raised his stats by a total of 5, Helena, who was called the Demon King, increased his stats by a whopping 30.
【Status Window】
『Seonghyun』
『Lv 1』
『Class』
→『Overlord』
『Titles』
→『Monarch (Legendary)』... and 10 others.
『Stats』
→《Strength: 15 (13+2)》 《Agility: 17 (15+2)》
《Stamina: 12 (10+2)》 《Intelligence: 23 (20+3)》
《Wisdom: 23 (20+3)》 《Spirit: 23 (20+3)》
《Dexterity: 4 (3+1)》
『Additional Stats』
→《0》
*You are currently in the beginner village.
*You cannot gain experience.
'This is incredible.'
Were these stats possible for a level 1 character?
No way.
To achieve these stats, he would need to be at least level 12.
That's 11 levels higher than his current level.
He was starting from an extraordinary point.
Furthermore, he had already reached the Almighty class, Overlord.
'I like it.'
It would be unconscionable not to like it.
Smiling, Seonghyun opened the window to check out his new skills.
『Death Legion』
→《Almighty》
→[Lv 1] [Growth Type]
[Passive Effect] [Compound]
All death originates from the Death Legion.
They are immortal and imperishable.
→Overlord exclusive skill.
→Summons soldiers by consuming mana, depending on the rank of the deceased.
→The dominated Death Legion grows individually.
→Destroyed death soldiers are resurrected by consuming mana.
→The Death Legion pledges absolute loyalty to its master.
『Death Aura』
→《Legendary》
→[Lv 1] [Growth Type]
[Passive Effect] [Active]
[Cooldown: 30 minutes]
[Duration: 3 minutes]
All the dead shall offer their flesh and blood to the Monarch.
The Monarch achieves immortality by feeding on the dead.
→Overlord exclusive skill.
→Devours the souls and bodies of the dead within a 30m radius.
→Consumes them as nourishment.
→The living touched by the aura are wracked with pain.
『Wraiths of the Dead』
→《Legendary》
→[Lv 1] [Growth Type]
[Instant Effect] [Active]
[Cooldown: 30 seconds]
The wraiths of the dead, filled with resentment, cannot be stopped by anyone.
→Overlord exclusive skill.
→Throws a spear made of the wraiths of the dead at the enemy, inflicting dark damage.
→The wraiths of the dead do not allow any defense.
→The pierced enemy incurs the wrath of the wraiths and loses their sight.
'Wow.'
The skills were even more impressive than the titles.
One Almighty rank and two Legendary ranks.
After a quick read, he realized they were a necromancy skill, a drain skill, and an attack skill.
He had received a well-rounded set.
'Each one of them is powerful.'
Seonghyun smiled as this thought crossed his mind.
'If I've obtained new skills, I should use them right away, right?'
'Let's test them out.'
'The power of the Overlord, who was once called the Demon King.'
As Seonghyun headed straight for the hunting grounds, a tiny ghost was following closely behind him.
Or rather, should it be called "following"?
Perhaps it was more like being tethered to Seonghyun's back.
The female ghost with flowing red hair and black eyes smiled brightly.
It was a smile that said, "I knew this would happen."
4.
Oh Jinhyeok was watching Seonghyun's video feed with Assistant Manager Lee Wonsong.
After Seonghyun changed classes, Oh Jinhyeok was completely speechless.
'He actually did it!'
'What do we do now?'
Countless thoughts raced through his mind, but he couldn't process them.
"This can't be happening..., this can't be happening..., th-this really can't be happening..."
"..."
Seeing Lee Wonsong seemingly losing his mind, Oh Jinhyeok didn't know what to say.
He couldn't believe it either, but Lee Wonsong was taking it much harder.
He had been so sure it wouldn't happen, and now he was muttering to himself with a blank expression, even drooling a little.
The situation had become serious.
It was already a big deal that Seonghyun had changed classes in the beginner village and obtained the Supernova title, but now he was an Almighty class?
'Should I contact the team leader myself?'
Assistant Manager Lee Wonsong, who had planned to gleefully report Seonghyun's failure after he inevitably flunked the test, had lost his composure.
'I guess I have to make the report.'
Oh Jinhyeok was also afraid, but there was no helping it.
Reporting this was a matter of course.
The phone rang, and soon an irritated voice answered.
-What is it? Why did your supervisor tell you to contact the team leader while he's on vacation?
It was a sharp voice.
Anyone would react that way if they received a call during their time off.
Oh Jinhyeok understood completely.
Or rather, should he say that the team leader was a good person for even answering a work call during his vacation?
Indeed, not just anyone could be a manager.
Oh Jinhyeok took a deep breath and said,
"Ah, Team Leader, this is Associate Oh Jinhyeok from the management team."
[TL/N: Officer→Associate: Imo sounds better than Officer (same raw so not a wrong tl)]
“Hieeeek!"
Lee Wonsong reacted as if he had a seizure at Oh Jinhyeok's words, "Team Leader."
But the damage was done.
-Associate Oh Jinhyeok, under Assistant Manager Lee Wonsong?
"Yes, Team Leader. I'm truly sorry to contact you during your vacation, but the matter is serious. A user just changed to an Almighty class in the beginner zone."
-In the beginner zone? Wait, what?? If it's the beginner zone, you mean that thing in Hindel Village?!
"Yes? Yes, yes! That's right."
-Haaaaaaaaaa. Of all things, that...
'How did he know right away?'
Oh Jinhyeok was chilled by the team leader's immediate understanding of the situation.
He gulped.
-Put Lee Wonsong on.
"Ah! Yes!"
It was out of his hands now.
Oh Jinhyeok smiled and handed the receiver to Assistant Manager Lee Wonsong.
"Hieeek!"
He felt a bit sorry for the terrified Lee Wonsong, but what could he do?
It was his job.
"Th-this is Assistant Manager Lee Wonsong. Uwaaagh! Yes, yes, yes! Ah! Ah, ah, that's not... Ugh! Yes, yes. Ah, I understand. But besides that... Uwaaagh! It-s, it's difficult to explain, so if you could see it to-tomorrow... R-right now? During v-vacation... Ah. I-I'm sorry! Ah, no, really, if you could come tomorrow... Uwaaagh!"
After a long while of holding the phone as if offering a tribute, Assistant Manager Lee Wonsong's face fell, and he bowed his head deeply.
Watching him, Oh Jinhyeok offered a silent prayer.
It seemed the team leader was cutting his vacation short and returning to work.
After the call ended, Assistant Manager Lee Wonsong said with a drained voice,
"...He wants us to stay."
"The team leader wants you to stay?"
"No, he wants both of us to stay."
Oh Jinhyeok's face paled instantly, mirroring Lee Wonsong's own ashen complexion.
5.
The cheerful beginner hunting ground, where rabbits frolicked and toyed with novice users, suddenly darkened.
Sensing an ominous feeling, like dark clouds gathering, the users looked up at the sky.
Indeed, dark clouds were forming, as if a downpour was imminent.
"What's this? Is it going to rain?"
"Ah, maybe a sudden shower?"
"It's not ideal to hunt in the rain. Should we go inside?"
"Sure, there's a nice cafe in the village square. Let's hang out there for a bit."
"Well, even if it rains, it usually stops quickly in the beginner village."
With the threat of rain, users began leaving the hunting ground one by one.
The rabbit hunting ground, which had seemed cramped with users, was now deserted.
There seemed to be far more rabbits than users now.
It wasn't completely empty, though. Some users were determined to hunt rabbits even in the rain.
Seeing this, Seonghyun was satisfied.
'With fewer people around, it's safe to use it.'
The only skill you could obtain in the beginner village was the Butchering skill.
Using any other skill would draw attention.
He wanted to avoid that, but with so few people around, he wouldn't be noticed.
The first skill Seonghyun wanted to try was the attack skill, Wraiths of the Dead.
According to the description, it created a spear from the wraiths of the dead and threw it.
'What kind of skill is it?'
He activated it immediately.
He felt mana drain from him as teal energy gathered and formed the shape of a spear.
The teal spear looked sharper than anything he had ever seen.
'Oh. It looks like something out of a comic book.'
That was the impression it gave.
The skill itself was quite cool, and he felt he would use it often.
He thought it would fire automatically, but that didn't seem to be the case.
'I have to hold the spear and throw it myself.'
This was his first time throwing a spear, but Seonghyun had access to Helena's memories of using this skill.
Using that experience, he pulled back his spear-holding hand and then swung his arm with all his might, twisting his waist simultaneously.
The spear shot out in a straight line towards a rabbit in the distance.
Without any time to react, the teal spear, launched like a ray of light, pierced the rabbit's head, killing it instantly.
[Critical Hit!]
[The effect of 『One Strike!』 is activated!]
Fizzle!
He couldn't help but be surprised as the rabbit collapsed without any external injury, as if its soul had simply vanished.
'The power is no joke.'
A teal light appeared above the dead rabbit.
'What's that mark?'
Seonghyun wondered.
[You can use 『Death Legion』.]
[Do you want to raise the 『Death Legion』?]
'Oh.'
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