The 100th Return of the Max Level Player Episode 13
13. 101st episode of Ma Kyung Rok (Part 2)
‘It’s a pretty good rune.’
Ma Kyung-rok believed that the reason he was able to take first place in the entire region was because of the characteristics of the runes.
Aside from the fact that all stats increase as you kill enemies and absorb souls, Dark Aura was a fraud.
‘If you put Dark Aura on your weapon, its cutting power will be on a whole other level. You can cut through anything like a piece of paper.’
Moreover, in times of emergency, it was possible to fire dark aura from a distance and bite enemies.
‘Then, more dark magic will come in, and you can continue to use Dark Aura.’
This is the ultimate rune that allows you to gain greater power the more you kill your opponents.
Ma Kyung-rok was proud that no one had ever pulled out a rune stronger than this one.
But the best thing of all was the information about the system.
‘When you reach level 10, you automatically change jobs… … .’
Judging from the fact that there is a job section in the status window, I expected there to be a job change system like in a game.
But I didn’t know it was from level 10.
No, no one else would know.
‘Now that Round 1 is over, my level is 5. The most important thing is to quickly get to Level 10.’
Was it because of this thought?
Entering the second round, Ma Kyung-rok entered the forest without any interest in voting.
If there were any monsters, I was thinking of hunting them for 3 hours… … .
“Keeeeee.”
I encountered a hobgoblin.
Ma Kyung-rok’s lips formed a crescent moon.
‘bingo.’
* * *
After hunting for a long time, Ma Kyung-rok finally reached level 10.
[You have reached level 10.]
[You can now use the store.]
[The previous conditions have been met.]
[Automatically changes job based on rune characteristics.]
[You have changed your class to Dark Knight. Congratulations!]
[You have obtained the ‘Rune Sword’ as a reward for commemorating your previous job.]
[Learned the Dark Knight exclusive skill ‘Dark Aura Operation’!]
[The following skills can be learned automatically when you reach level 20.]
I automatically changed my job and even received the items.
[Rune Sword]
-Category: Weapon (Growth type)
-Rank: Rare
-Attack power: 20
-Effect: Every time you swing against an enemy, you gain +1 black magic power (cooldown 1 minute)
– Durability: 225/225
-Usage restrictions: Apprentice level and above
-Description: A weapon created by refining the magic of the Black Knight. It is a growth weapon, and becomes stronger as its level increases.
A smile appeared on Ma Kyung-rok’s lips as he confirmed the information.
‘I was already starving for black magic, and I got a pretty good weapon.’
Moreover, it wasn’t an ordinary weapon, but a growth weapon.
You will probably be the only player to receive such a weapon.
‘Some pretty good skills have come in.’
[Exclusive Skill – Dark Aura Operation]
-Effect: A passive skill that allows you to handle Dark Aura more precisely.
When not using Dark Aura, the rate at which Dark Magic is consumed is reduced.
I don’t know how effective it is, but it wasn’t bad because it allowed me to use my main skill, Dark Aura, with precision.
‘I don’t have any skills, so I’m grateful to have this much.’
I was feeling satisfied, but my eyes widened at the unexpected message.
[There is a hidden sub-quest!]
└Change jobs before voting time
└Get the previous item and get a job!
└If successful ▶ Receive a 50% discount coupon for today’s item!
[You have completed the subquest!]
[Today’s item 50% discount coupon will be issued!]
There was a hidden sub-quest in round 2.
‘Get a job change item and change jobs?’
Honestly, I didn’t know there were other quests besides the main quest.
Also, there are former items.
Since it appears when you reach level 10, no one would have known that such a quest was hidden.
‘Should I say I’m lucky? I changed my job without any previous job items.’
Ma Kyung-rok was confident.
He said that there was absolutely no one who had changed jobs faster than him.
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‘If I were to rank people by the time they worked, I’d be number one in every district.’
Because I started hunting faster than anyone else and changed jobs as soon as I reached level 10.
After a while, the voting ended and the angel announced a hidden quest.
[There was a sub-quest this round. Most people probably didn’t know about it.]
“Huh? A sub-quest?”
“There was something like that?”
Among the crowd of people, only Ma Gyeong-rok raised the corners of his mouth.
It was the moment when I became certain that I was the only one who knew of the existence of the sub-quest.
I also felt that the glory of first place was mine.
[Then, shall we check the sub-quest results?]
The angel opened a message window.
[Related area ESKS1229-8]
└1st place. Cheonma (Lv10 Dark Knight) 02:36:15
└2nd place. None
└3rd place. None
Ma Kyung-rok was satisfied after seeing the sub-quest results window.
It’s number one.
But the satisfaction is only temporary.
‘What? You’re saying you’re number one in this area, not the entire area?’
Ma Kyung-rok’s eyebrows twitched as he looked at the tally window again.
★ Round 2 Sub-Quest Results Summary ★
[All areas]
└1st place. Black Scythe (Lv16 Reaper) 00:39:42
└2nd place. Cheonma (Lv10 Dark Knight) 02:36:15
└3rd place. sh*theads (Lv10 Shaman) 02:37:17
‘Black Sickle is number one?’
Black scythe.
It was a nickname that won first place in every district in the last round.
I remember it clearly because I came in third.
‘I thought I would be first since I changed jobs faster than anyone else… … .’
It’s amazing.
But what was even more surprising was the record of the black scythe.
‘What’s that record? 39 minutes and 42 seconds? You reached level 10 and changed jobs in less than an hour after starting round 2?’
His own record of 2 hours and 36 minutes seemed pathetic.
Moreover, the guy is even level 16.
Although he only reached level 10 in 3 hours.
‘What a monster.’
I can’t deny it.
He is clearly superior to the Dark Knight himself.
‘That guy’s job as a reaper might be a good class.’
The nickname of the idiots who were ranked third in the entire region and who had switched to Shaman was also great, but it has already been forgotten.
That’s because the record for first place was so strong.
* * *
As soon as the round ended, Sang-cheol Ahn came to see me.
And he gave an incredible report.
“You came into contact with the Black Scythe?”
“Yes. We were caught following the Black Scythe in the forest in Round 2, and he suddenly said something to us. He said he had a rune that could see the future… … .”
‘A rune that sees the future?’
There was nothing I didn’t trust since I was dragged into the survival game every month, but that didn’t mean I trusted the Black Scythe.
“Did you really make a prophecy?”
“Yes. They warned us that a group would soon appear to pursue Seo A-rin, and they really did. I’m not sure if they were after us, but if we had left them alone, we would have suffered great losses.”
“So to speak, he saved my life with a prophecy?”
“That’s what it is. I’m still not sure if it’s true, but… … .”
I felt like I had to meet him no matter what.
“I’d like to talk to you about a case, so let’s meet up.”
“We were planning to meet up after the round was over.”
A while later, a young man came into the hotel room.
“Hello. My name is Ryu Min.”
“Nice to meet you, Black Sickle. No, Ryu Min. Thank you for saving my subordinate. But a prophet? I find it hard to believe.”
“Are you doubting me?”
“The world is a dangerous place these days. Don’t take it too personally.”
I quietly looked at the young man named Ryu Min.
Ryu Min suggested first, perhaps sensing the suspicious gaze.
“I don’t like being suspected either, so let me do this. I will make two prophecies.”
“Is this a prophecy?”
“The coin will skyrocket within a month. If you put all the money you have in it, you can make a big profit. Of course, you can believe it or not. I will also tell you about the 3rd round.”
“Round 3 information… … ?”
Ryu Min continued speaking, raising the corners of his lips.
“The mission for Round 3 is to guard the relic for 3 hours. It is a quest where you have to guard the relic in the village. There will be a total of 5 waves every 30 minutes. The monsters that appear are at a weakened level of 1/3, so if you cooperate with each other and guard well, it won’t be a big problem. The order of appearance of the monsters is goblin, hobgoblin… … .”
Ma Kyung-rok’s eyes grew wide.
The more I listened, the more surprised I became.
‘You know such detailed information?’
Was the Rune of the Future City really that great?
It’s the first time that the Black Knight’s runes look so insignificant.
“How is it? Do you trust my abilities to this extent?”
“It hasn’t happened yet, so there’s nothing I can do about it. I’m more curious about other things.”
“What part is it?”
“Why are you telling me this information? Why do you expect me to trust you?”
This part is key.
It doesn’t matter whether the other person is a real prophet or not.
For what purpose did you approach me?
That’s the crux and the most important piece of information we need to find out right now.
Ryu Min slowly opened his mouth.
“I’ll let you know when it’s time for you to trust me.”
* * *
After finishing round 3.
Ma Kyung-rok started looking for Ahn Sang-cheol.
“That young man, Ryu Min. Did you say he lives in the penthouse below actor Seo’s?”
“Yes, that’s right, sir.”
“Have you received any notice that they are coming this way?”
“There was no contact with me… … .”
Ma Kyung-rok waited anxiously for Ryu Min.
‘He was right. The information was exactly as he said.’
The information about the previously predicted 3rd round turned out to be true.
That’s why Ma Kyung-rok is excited now.
It is now impossible to disbelieve the saying that investing in coins will lead to increases in value.
The current profits have increased considerably, so we have made a profit of 1 billion.
‘If I had known this would happen, I would have gone all in.’
It’s a shame, but I’m more curious about the other person’s purpose.
What could be the purpose of approaching him, revealing that he is the Black Scythe and the runes?
“I’ll just wait until morning and if I don’t hear from you, I’ll go and see you first.”
“Would you like to speak first?”
“Shouldn’t a thirsty person dig a well?”
Now that he has been proven to be a prophet, we cannot help but receive his help.
After an anxious wait, fortunately the Prophet contacted us first and then visited us.
“Have you been waiting?”
“Please sit down, Ryu Min. No, Prophet.”
“Now you believe it.”
“I believe it. Thanks to you, I was able to definitely prepare for the third round.”
Ma Kyung-rok treated his opponent more seriously and respectfully than before.
“Now, let’s get to the point. What is the purpose of your visit to me?”
“I would like to invest in your company.”
“Investment?”
“I understand that you want to grow the company. But you also need to prove your qualifications due to competition for succession within the group.”
Ma Kyung-rok’s expression hardened.
‘Are you sure you can know that?’
It’s amazing that you can know even the smallest details about a person’s personal life.
Seeing the future is a truly scary ability.
He made a gesture of affirmation, recalling the greatness of his ability once again.
“That’s right. He is in a position where he has to grow the company more than anyone else because he could easily lose his position as successor.”
“I will help you. I will invest 280 billion won in Cheonma Consulting.”
Ma Kyung-rok’s eyes widened at the enormous amount of money.
But Ryu Min’s words were not over yet.
“And we won’t stop there. We’ll also show you how to grow your business in a short period of time.”
From the perspective of the company representative, it was a statement that hurt his pride.
A young man who seems ignorant of the ways of the world shows up and says he will help you grow your company.
But Ma Kyung-rok knew well the value of a prophet.
‘This is not the time to be proud. The presence of the Prophet is essential to survive until the final round.’
You must not oppose him or fight against him.
We must navigate the future by receiving advice from prophets as if we were worshipping a new god.
Because in a survival game, information about the next round is as important as rain in a drought.
That’s why I listened to his offer.
“I would appreciate it if you could do that. What should I do?”
* * *
From that day on, Ma Kyung-rok entrusted his future to the black scythe.
His predictions were never wrong and were a huge help in conquering the round.
‘I survived this time too. This time too.’
I’ve already cleared 10 rounds.
We’re halfway there.
If you do this, it won’t be difficult to get to round 20.
‘The company has grown and I’ve also gained my father’s recognition.’
It was an excellent choice to listen to the prophet’s advice.
After changing the business to the flop market, the company’s stock price rose day by day and the position of successor was virtually confirmed.
Then one day it happened.
“Is the major shareholder here?”
“Representative Ma.”
The prophet came without warning.
“What prophecy have you come to give us today?”
“I have not come to prophesy.”
Ryu Min started talking out of the blue.
“I came here to find new words.”
“What are you talking about?”
At that moment, a woman came in behind Ryu Min.
It was the first time I saw this woman.
“Are you a group? Who are you?”
“Is this the man, sir?”
“Oh. Just rule over it.”
The woman and Ryu Min ignored his words and talked to each other.
It was an unknown conversation.
“I asked who you were.”
“Hey, can you look at me for a second? Just a second will do.”
“What… … .”
The moment Ma Kyung-rok met her eyes.
Ma Kyung-rok’s memory was cut off.
