Episode 148
It’s been 3 days since the Guangzhou unexplored dungeon was broken.
Just 3 days.
Meanwhile, the world was turned upside down.
This was because the other side of China, which flaunted its status as a great power on the outside, was revealed.
China tried to resolve all of these incidents by announcing that they were the sole actions of Chairman Zhengzhi, but their gaze toward China was becoming colder.
Night Walker New Korea Headquarters.
In the VVIP room there, Taehyun was looking through the information he had requested.
Although most of his physical condition had returned, he was still avoiding public activities.
“I try to read them all, but it’s endless.”
Although Taehyun himself was the one who requested the information.
It was not easy to check the vast amount of information one by one.
“If I had intelligence among my physical stats, I would work hard to improve it.”
As I was sighing, the newspapers scattered on the table caught my eye.
To cool off for a moment, Taehyun quickly read the headlines.
‘Dungeon expansion. ‘Is it okay like this?’
‘Guangzhou unexplored dungeon break. ‘This will be a turning point in China’s decline.’
‘The other side of China. Reveal its true nature.’
‘The first infected monster, Parasite. ‘Destroy the Guangzhou Research Institute.’
‘Venom of gray disease. ‘How did he fall?’
“It’s not a big fuss.”
Media outlets around the world were attacking China.
The reasons were varied.
The inhumane experiments being conducted at the Guangzhou laboratory were revealed through the testimony of Ricky Harlis, and it was later revealed that information about Parasite and Gray Disease Venom was also false.
Moreover, there was even an attempt to murder a U.S. national power company to cover up that fact.
It is truly a series of facts that cannot be omitted.
In addition, the unification war and the arrogant attitude shown by calling themselves a great nation, etc.
Those who did not like China’s actions so far criticized it like a fish out of water.
China is desperately trying to neutralize public opinion by creating allies, but each time it does so, new irregularities are revealed and the situation worsens.
At this rate, it seemed only a matter of time before China was stripped of its position as a great power.
“I really don’t know what will happen in the world.”
Taehyun muttered as if it were someone else’s business.
China, which was shoulder-to-shoulder with the United States in its past life, is now at a loss.
Even though I am confident in the beginning and end of it all.
Taehyun thought nothing of it and activated the tablet that was provided.
Even though I left the player category to read new articles, China was still on the rise.
In particular, there were many reports that Asians working in the West were suffering racial discrimination due to this incident.
‘Well, compared to my previous life, it’s a lot more finite.’
At that time, the initial response failed and many people were sacrificed.
Distrust and hatred exploded racial discrimination, and many murders occurred.
In the end, a ban on entry between countries was introduced, and Taehyun also remembers spending quite a long time in isolation.
‘Still, it’s pretty much resolved this way.’
We saved Ricky Harlis, who could unlock the skill, and erased our debt.
By feasting on Venom, his abilities have increased significantly, and there have been no civilian casualties.
It was resolved more neatly than previously thought.
With that in mind, I wandered around the web.
It wasn’t difficult to find articles or videos with his or her photo posted all over the place.
Among them, there was a video that had a particularly high number of views.
The title was ‘What happens when national power companies form a party’.
“What is this that I’ve seen so much?”
When I clicked, I was connected to ‘World Tube’, a global video sharing service.
[Everyone, have you seen the video circulating on the web this time? For those of you who haven’t seen it yet, I’m strapping my guns like this. I don’t know when the government will delete this again, so please spread the word as much as possible.]
The video was 1 minute long.
Montel Jackson slaughters the incoming monsters, and Taehyun deals with the occasionally attacking monsters.
A video of about 1 minute with that content edited out.
“what. “How did you get this?”
This is a video that Taehyun has already seen through Night Walker.
We know that the Players Association of America is behind it, and that it has been edited to some degree in their favor.
This is a video that most information guilds have already seen at least once.
However, it was not a video that an ordinary person could upload without thinking.
‘Could it be that there is someone else behind it?’
The population of New Korea is approximately 100 million people.
Players who display heroic qualities enjoy considerable popularity among young people.
It was common for people to join a political party or enter politics due to a love call from the political world.
Taehyun also claims to be an agency through the New Korea Players Association.
If it weren’t for the threats made by the head of the association, Ji Jin-hee Ji, they would have been struggling with numerous proposals.
‘Maybe it would be better to hire a separate secretary or lawyer.’
We can’t keep burdening Ji Jin-hee forever.
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I even thought about that for a moment.
As soon as the short video ended, a comment automatically came to mind.
[and. Kim Tae-hyun is a player that doesn’t go anywhere. At this point, it seems like Conan.]
[I work really well with Montel Jackson than I thought.]
[I guess he went diving and was on a trip to China.]
[They seem to be protesting for not recognizing the rights to unexplored dungeons. I acknowledge that you are Conan.]
[They forcefully attack me again like this haha]
[But why doesn’t Taehyun Kim use his skills??]
[Isn’t there a lack of magical power? Why don’t you upload the Venom video?]
[Montel Jackson does it all. Long live America. Taehyun Kim, go away.]
[I am a current player. Above. It is not easy to extract magic gems like that in one go.]
[Yes, that’s right. I have a player friend who said that the location of the magic stone is different for each monster.]
[It’s just that America is the best. We must escape from Hell Joseon.]
[Can the person above lead a normal life? Are you a new Korean?]
[Gukbong envoy.]
It’s not a fuss.
Taehyun clicked his tongue and shut down the tablet.
It was surprising that the video was released to the general public, but there seemed to be no particular harm.
More than anything.
‘Is this an SS level license award ceremony?’
The schedule was slightly modified due to the break in China’s unexplored dungeons.
The end of the year is just a few days away.
December 31st.
At that time, the SS level license award ceremony of the World Players Association was scheduled to be held.
Considering the recent turbulent world atmosphere, it seemed that it would be broadcast simultaneously around the world.
Taehyun opened the status window.
Name: Taehyun Kim
Age: 19
Grade: AA
Strength: 217 Stamina: 219 Speed: 207 Horsepower: 305 Charisma: 150
Fatigue: 15%
Remaining horsepower: 305/305
[skill]
Predation (AA) – Can prey on a desired target. Horsepower: 50
Shadow Skin (X) – Hides the body while strengthening the body. Magic power: 15
Monarch’s World (X) – Forms a special field strengthened by magical power. Horsepower: 20
Monarch’s Awe (AA) – Releases a spirit strengthened by magical power. Horsepower: 20
Chain of Binding (X) – Designates an opponent and binds them. Skill tracking and cancellation are possible. Horsepower: 20
Queen’s Man (X) – Summons Rosaria, Queen of Dream Demons. Horsepower: 200
Complete Hypnosis (X) – Specifies an opponent and hypnotizes them. Horsepower: 40
Blood Rush (AA) – Activates physical abilities. Horsepower: 200
Monster Eyes (AA) – Red eyes are activated. Magic power: 10
‘Predation’ and ‘Monarch’s Mettle’ regained with the help of Ricky Harlis.
The remaining skills are still sealed, but I liked the increased stats.
“Venom. Despite his appearance, he was very nutritious.”
It was especially encouraging that his speed stat, which had always lagged behind due to his battle with Narendra Nehru, exceeded 200.
It is now at a level where it can deal with most national power levels without using ‘Blood Runaway’.
Upcoming award ceremony.
‘First of all, regaining the remaining skills is an urgent priority.’
Even a tiger would come to me if I said something.
Jiing.
The door opened and a member of the Night Walker guild came in.
“Player Kim Tae-hyun. “The VVIP has arrived.”
Another reason why Taehyun stayed at Night Walker.
It was to meet Ricky Harlis.
This is because there is no place in the new Korea as secret as this place.
“Where are you now?”
“The VVIP is currently meeting with the guild leader. “The guild leader said he would personally guide you to the warp gate.”
“Good.”
Taehyun got up from the chair he was leaning on.
Currently, four out of nine skills are available.
Now it was time to get the remaining five skills back.
* * *
The place Taehyun headed to was a small warp gate installed underground.
Yoo Ah-young and Ricky Harlis, who arrived there first, were talking.
Ricky Harlis appeared dressed up like a movie star and waved at Taehyun.
“long time no see. Taehyun Kim.”
“Your recovery was faster than I thought.”
“Hehe. I’m Ricky Hallis. “Once your magic power comes back, wound recovery is instantaneous.”
“but. “That too.”
Her skills ‘Energy Compose’ and ‘Energy Drain’.
If you put your mind to it, you have the ability to imitate even new skills.
What if she strengthened the skill effects of S-rank healers?
‘No wonder the wound has completely healed by now.’
“oh. “I guess you can’t even see me?”
“… … .”
Seeing Ayoung playfully raising her eyes, Taehyun quietly changed the topic.
“What happened to what I asked for?”
“Anyway, you only want to talk about work with me. Construction was completed this morning. I tried to install it because you said you wanted it, but… “Is it okay to spend that much money?”
“You can’t believe I wrote it. “Spending money on necessary things is called investment.”
Taehyun said as he handed over the document envelope from Ayoung.
There was a bird’s eye view of the building that Taehyun had requested.
Ayoung continued her explanation while watching Taehyun skim through it.
“Alchemist gave it to me, but my strength and magic stats were 250. They said I wouldn’t be able to endure anything more than that. They said they installed an additional barrier so I should be satisfied with that? Why on earth do you need a barrier that can withstand a strength stat of 300?”
“Hold on until 250… “It’s breathtaking.”
All-stat level 250 magic barrier.
At that level, it would not be broken even by three people of the national power level.
Although it falls far short of the 300 all-stat barrier that Taehyun requested.
‘Should I be satisfied with this for now?’
With that in mind, I headed towards the warp gate.
Ricky Harlis and Ayoung followed suit.
“Why is the guild leader following me…? ?”
Taehyun looked back at Ayoung and asked.
All I asked her to do was install a barrier.
From now on, Taehyun and Ricky Hallis.
It’s just the two of us.
“oh. “This is something that the new Korea’s national power level is doing. Shouldn’t I follow along myself?”
“You don’t mind saying things that will make Deputy Guild Leader Jeong Han-soo laugh.”
“don’t worry. Because I paid half a meal this time. And it’s my property, right? “You’ll be okay, Ricky?”
“Hehe. I’m fine. “If Yoo Ah-young is the guild leader, he can prepare for the unexpected.”
“… … .”
The two women exchanged meaningful glances, as if they had already guessed what to say.
“Well, then I won’t refuse.”
When Taehyun agreed, Ayoung nodded to the gate manager.
“I will activate the warp gate. Coordinates Jeju Island A-100.”
Weeeeeeeee.
The gate was activated with bluish magic.
Taehyun, Ayoung, and Ricky Harlis.
Three people crossed the gate heading to Jeju Island.
