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Chapter 22
0.
The guild system in Eternal World offers a variety of benefits.
Guild bases, guild-exclusive shops, guild-exclusive skills, and so on.
While some people enjoyed playing solo, the game was structured in a way that guilds were advantageous.
Of course, there were benefits for solo players, but they were inevitably lacking compared to those of large guilds.
Therefore, naturally, even users who preferred solo play began to join guilds one by one, and those who ran guilds tried their best to grow them.
This wasn't just because of the benefits.
In modern society, games are a very good pastime, but isn't there something more important?
That's right, money!
Large guilds earn as much as decent-sized companies.
Even excluding the broadcasting ticket fees earned by high-ranking guilds, the amount of in-game currency they earned was enormous.
Eternal World wasn't called another world for nothing.
Guilds weren't foolish enough to hire professional scouts and pay them salaries for no reason.
If they could just recruit one outstanding rookie, they could earn enough to hire ten of those scouts.
What's more important than money in a capitalist society?
Money is king.
Lee Seongyeong was also one of those professional scouts.
'I haven't seen any promising rookies lately.'
To be precise, there were many who seemed decent, but the accurate expression would be that he hadn't seen any true gems.
Lee Seongyeong clicked his tongue as if perplexed.
Lee Seongyeong's high standards played a part, but it was more due to the guild he belonged to.
Ranked 12th in the guild rankings, Sick Brothers.
It was a ridiculous name, but considering their ranking, they couldn't be underestimated.
They were a top-tier guild, ranking high in the guild rankings.
It was a guild created by men obsessed with American Machismo, so they had a strong meritocratic approach.
They even went as far as to say to skilled women, "If you're skilled, you're macho!".
The guild master and executives were those kinds of crazy people.
Enough said.
'It's only us employees who suffer.'
As they pursued meritocracy, they also recklessly hired employees based solely on their abilities.
Personality, race, gender, etc., none of it mattered, only skills.
So, the scouts of Sick Brothers were always overworked.
The same went for Lee Seongyeong.
'Sigh.'
If he didn't have any results this month, it would be quite troublesome.
He wouldn't be fired because of his past achievements, but...
He wouldn't be able to avoid the guild master's nagging.
He really wanted to avoid that.
He didn't want to listen to an hour-long lecture about machismo.
He desperately gathered information.
'The reports that came in...'
There were scouts from other guilds and informants who would send reports to large guilds like Sick Brothers hoping to earn a bit of money.
He figured he’d check his inbox, and there it was—a brand new email that arrived just a few minutes ago.
It was from the guy who usually sent him information for a fee.
He didn’t quite like the guy’s behavior, but he was reliable when it came to information.
Lee Seongyeong wondered what kind of information it was this time, opening the email with a hint of anticipation.
[Strange undead appearing in Perthville. Haven’t made contact with anyone yet. Multiple witnesses.]
“……?”
Is that all?
Perthville and a strange undead.
But he must have sent it because he smelled something, right?
And Lee Seongyeong focused on the “multiple witnesses” part.
‘I should look around the internet.’
If there were many witnesses, there would surely be a few spreading the news online.
He searched the Eternal World community and various sites.
He found something about Perthville.
[Perthville Cemetery Undead, Am I the only one who saw it?]
[New Special Rank appeared in Perthville!]
‘New Special Rank? What’s this?’
A user who cleared the Special Black Mage Academy appeared in Perthville?
On the same day that a strange undead appeared?
Something’s up.
Lee Seongyeong, who smelled something fishy, looked at the contents of the posts.
Naturally, there were no screenshots since capturing without consent was not allowed.
There wasn’t much to see in the content itself.
But the comments were somewhat meaningful.
[PerthvilleElder: Undead? It’s just an undead, isn’t it? Even if it’s made in Perthville, isn’t it the lowest rank? Ah, they said you can make low-rank undead if you cleared the highest rank, right?]
└[BlackBald: Yeah, at least the highest rank, but judging by what you’re saying, it doesn’t seem like that, right?]
└[DirtSpoonIsDirtDirt: I saw it too, and it was different from normal undead!!! It felt like I was looking at a boss mob???]
[Vegimil: I will definitely find you. Really.]
└[ChickenWingWing (author): ???? Me?]
‘The strange undead seems to be real.’
Although the title didn’t attract much attention and the view count was low, there were quite a few comments.
There were even more witnesses than expected.
In the middle, a strange guy named Vegimil left a comment that seemed full of resentment, but it wasn’t worth paying attention to.
There were other eyewitness accounts.
The report must be true.
Then what about the Special Rank?
[WoofWoofWoof: Wow, a Special Rank free pass? I’m so jealous.]
[JustLetMePayToWin: I know, right? I heard there’s something like a hidden piece, like a Special Rank recommendation letter.]
└[HypeGirl: Really? If there’s something like that, isn’t that cheating? Doesn’t that mean you can just get a Special Rank if you’re lucky?]
└[HongdaeEntrance: LOL would that be common?]
[30YearsOfLines: I was also waiting in line to take the high-rank exam and I saw it;;; The guards were fawning over them and treating them like royalty. Seems like it’s the hidden piece ㅇㅅㅇ.]
‘The time gap between the two isn’t that big, is it?’
Lee Seongyeong was already familiar with the skills learned at the Special Black Mage Academy.
But he couldn’t create an undead like the one described in those testimonies.
It means it’s not just a Rare rank skill.
Moreover, judging by the content about the Special Rank free pass...
This is a high-rank class change.
There were occasional cases like this.
Cases where someone would change to a high rank and then receive a recommendation letter for the Special Black Mage Academy.
He naturally learned about this kind of information as a scout for Sick Brothers, a guild boasting 12th place in the guild rankings.
This meant one thing.
‘It’s at least an Epic rank class change.’
Since the minimum rank to receive a Special Black Mage Academy recommendation letter was an Epic rank class change.
Lee Seongyeong's eyes lit up at this fact.
Perhaps this...
‘This is a good opportunity to make some achievements.’
Lee Seongyeong happened to be logged in with his scout-exclusive alternate character.
Naturally, his destination was one place.
Perthville.
If it hadn’t been long since they entered the Special Black Mage Academy, they would still be in class.
Assuming they were outstanding, they would be in class for at least 30 minutes.
There was still time.
‘I need to hurry before other guys catch the scent.’
1.
“Uhahahaha! Farewell! You will surely become a great Black Mage!!”
Urden, quite old, shouted loudly and waved his hand excitedly.
How could he be so energetic at that age?
Seonghyun was embarrassed, but he still politely greeted him and left.
After learning all the skills, he also received essential items, told to take this and that.
Now that he had received the certificate of completion for the Class Academy, a bracelet...
It could be considered a proper escape from being a beginner.
Naturally, Yeon did not come to greet him.
The last time Seonghyun learned the Create Lesser Undead skill, she trembled and even cried.
There was no way she would come out.
Leaving aside Yeon, who he didn’t need to worry about...
He finished the class, which should have taken several days, in less than 30 minutes.
The class itself was embarrassing and a bit burdensome, but he gained five Rare rank skills.
No, since Create Lesser Undead was absorbed into Death Legion, was it four?
Anyway, it was quite meaningful.
‘Shall I take a look?’
He already knew clearly what the skills were through Helena’s memories, but it felt different to see them through the system.
He opened four skills at once.
『Bone Arrow』
→《Rare》
→[Lv 1][Growth Type]
[Instant Effect][Active]
[Cooldown 10 seconds]
→Black Mage class exclusive skill.
→Creates an arrow of bone and fires it at the enemy.
『Curse of Pain』
→《Rare》
→[Lv 1][Growth Type]
[Continuous Effect][Active]
[Cooldown 1 minute]
[Duration 10 seconds]
→Black Mage class exclusive skill.
→Casts a curse of pain, causing agony.
→The pain does not cause damage, but the sensation of pain is vivid.
→However, it cannot be used on targets that cannot feel pain.
『Blood Curtain』
→《Rare》
→[Lv 1][Growth Type]
[Instant Effect][Active]
[Cooldown 30 seconds]
→Black Mage class exclusive skill.
→Deploys a curtain of blood to block attacks and curses.
→The amount of attacks blocked is proportional to the mana consumed.
『Poison: Pain Numbing』
→《Rare》
→[Lv 1][Growth Type]
[Continuous Effect][Active]
[Cooldown 3 minutes]
[Duration 1 minute]
→Black Mage class exclusive skill.
→Injects poison to numb pain, preventing external stimuli from interrupting concentration.
Even Seonghyun, who possessed Almighty rank and Legendary rank skills, briefly expressed admiration.
Thanks to Helena, he had obtained Almighty rank and Legendary rank skills, but it was significant that he had upgraded all the basic skills that formed the foundation of a Black Mage to Rare rank.
For now, it seemed insignificant compared to the Unique skill, Proliferating Undead.
But this would gradually grow bigger and bigger.
‘This is very good.’
-They are all good spells. Haaaam.
Even Helena acknowledged it.
Seonghyun saw Helena yawning languidly again.
Although he didn’t show it, she looked quite tired.
Did she overexert herself?
‘Are you tired?’
-Uuung, I’m a bit tired.
‘Get some more rest.’
There was a lot he wanted to ask.
What was the end of the Overlord that Helena yearned for?
Since he had seen Helena’s memories of meeting Hindel in her childhood...
He wanted to ask if she knew about Hindel’s footsteps.
And how she was living in Seonghyun’s body, and how she knew his abilities, and so on.
But now that she was with Seonghyun...
He could ask her anytime, couldn’t he?
Perhaps his warm heart reached her?
Helena smiled gracefully and nodded.
-Thank you. I don’t think I’ll be able to come out for a while. I used a lot of power.
‘Okay, get some rest.’
After saying goodbye and disappearing back into Seonghyun's body, Helena...
He would have to ask her when he had the chance.
For now, it was time to test out the new skills he had acquired.
For the other skills, it wouldn't matter what kind of monster he used them on, but to test Curse of Pain, he had to avoid undead.
This was because undead were set up not to feel pain.
Fortunately, Perthville had a lot of hunting grounds.
To the extent that all he had to do was choose any of them.
‘Where should I go?’
Which one should he choose?
First, Seonghyun recalled his previous battles.
The cemetery he went to as soon as he arrived in Perthville.
‘There were quite a few people there, weren’t there?’
Until now, Seonghyun had received a lot of attention wherever he went.
He had never really been noticed in reality.
But it was different in the game.
It wasn't that he wasn't used to it, but more than anything, he was a bit shy.
It was good to be praised and admired, but...
It wasn't all good.
He could tell just by looking at Yeon, who was at the academy this time.
If he needlessly drew attention, there would be more people who were jealous, and naturally, he would have more enemies.
In that case, it would be better to go somewhere with fewer people.
He wondered if there was such a hunting ground in Perthville that he had learned about in advance, and one place came to mind.
‘Was it the Perthville Plains?’
He remembered it being called something like that.
Seonghyun took out the map he had received from the academy when he left.
Looking at the map, which showed Perthville in detail...
There was the place Seonghyun had in mind.
Perthville Plains.
As it was a wide area, various monsters inhabited it.
Because of this...
The distribution of users was spread out widely, making it difficult to encounter other users.
It was the perfect place for Seonghyun right now.
‘Let’s go there right away.’
In this place, he could use his skills to his heart’s content and run wild without worrying about anyone’s eyes.
It wasn’t that he had ever cared about anyone’s eyes before.
But it was true that he could worry less.
Once he made up his mind, he acted quickly.
His steps were light.
It didn’t take long to reach the widest and farthest hunting ground in Perthville.
Wheeee!
The ankle-high grass on the plains fluttered in the wind, surging like waves across the plains.
The fragrant scent of grass mixed with the wind, and birds flew in the sky, chirping.
Chirp—. Tweet—!
Would it be like this if he went to a plain in Europe?
In the wide-open view and clear, high sky, an orange sunset hung, as if dusk was gradually approaching.
It was an impressive sight.
So much so that it was hard to believe it was a game.
Seonghyun, who had been momentarily lost in the beautiful scenery, came to his senses and checked his body.
He had already warmed up and checked his body while coming here, so there wasn't much more to see.
His speed and movements were not awkward.
‘With this much, there’s no need to add any more stat points yet.’
【Status Window】
『Seonghyun』
『Lv 10』
『Class』
→『Overlord』
『Titles』
→『Monarch (Legendary)』…… and 13 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: 7(6+1)》
『Additional Stat Points』
→《45》
He had reached level 10 and left it alone, so he had a whopping 45 additional stat points.
He could still manage for now.
If he just looked at his stats, they were higher than the average for level 10.
He didn’t feel the need to raise them.
He didn’t feel lacking in stats or abilities.
Just like now.
Fwip!
Something small cut through the wind amidst the sound of the wind and flew towards Seonghyun.
As soon as he sensed that moment, Seonghyun used a skill, thinking it was a good opportunity.
As he consumed mana, dark red blood scattered in the air, spreading widely and transforming into a cloth-like shape.
Fwoosh!
The wide, evenly spread Blood Curtain completely blocked the small something flying towards Seonghyun.
The seemingly thin Blood Curtain was not pierced at all and even bounced off whatever was flying towards him.
Clang.
“Kek!?”
“Keruk!?”
“Kekek!”
Three green dwarves were startled when their surprise attack failed.
A very common monster in fantasy games, novels, and comics.
Goblins.
Green skin and ugly green hair were intertwined, creating a greenish glow.
At first glance, it was difficult to distinguish them from the grass.
Although crude, they were even carrying weapons, but their size was only about that of a five-year-old child.
They didn’t seem like much of a threat, but...
‘They look disgusting.’
Seonghyun thought so as he looked at the three slightly surprised goblins and launched a counterattack.
For a moment, he thought about activating Death Aura, but shook his head.
Wasn’t there a common saying?
There was no need to use a butcher knife to kill a chicken.
The wraith of the dead?
He also dismissed that.
Bone Arrow was enough here.
Fwoosh!
Taking advantage of the goblins’ surprise, he created a Blood Curtain, and at the same time, bone arrows appeared in the air.
The bone arrows flew towards the goblins, boasting a solid, pure white light.
“Kegek!?!”
“Kek!?”
“Keok?!!”
The arrow that flew towards the last goblin hit him exactly between the eyes.
Thud!
[Critical Hit!]
[The effect of 『One Strike!』 is activated!]
[You gain experience points.]
The goblin's life ended in an instant.
“Oh?”
This was more useful than he thought.
Then what should he use next?
As Seonghyun smiled faintly at the thought of testing his next skill...
The goblins trembled with fear at the sight of his smile.
It seemed they had chosen the wrong opponent.
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