Chapter 142

Chapter 142

Flash!

The light enveloped the entirety of Seoul.

‘Have all the monsters vanished?’

The small monsters hiding in narrow alleyways had disappeared. Even Broadcaster's Clairvoyance did not show anything.

‘There are no monsters in all of Seoul.’

[The 「 Hongeun Overpass」 Dungeon in Seoul, Korean Region, Earth Server, has been closed.]

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[The 「...」Dungeon in Seoul, Korean Region, Earth Server, has been closed.]

The relentless stream of similar notifications forced Cha Jin-Hyeok to fiddle with the settings and turn off the notification alerts.

“It seems that not only have the monsters in Seoul vanished, but the Dungeons have also shut down.”

This was not entirely good news. Now, Jin-Hyeok could not enjoy Dungeon Play in Seoul anymore, and he needed Dungeons and monsters to create content for his livestream.

‘The Guardian Tree has gotten too big for its own good.’ Updated from novelb(i)n.c(o)m

Had Jin-Hyeok achieved this during his government official days, he would have received great appreciation from the public.

“This tree will ensure the safety of the citizens of Seoul to an extent, and that makes me very, very pleased.”

‘But then again, why did it have to close all the Dungeons in Seoul?’

This was like eradicating all cars because some people died or got injured in car accidents every year.

‘I don’t think even the three Golden Guardian Trees growing in Plant Arvis can cover such a large area.’

Jin-Hyeok had not imagined a Guardian Tree could cover the entirety of Seoul.

-“This body has matured,” the Golden Guardian Tree declared. Its tone was a bit odd, as if it believed it had become an adult.

-“This level of pain is nothing. I was not affected by the pain at all! Muahahah!”

“I will check just how sturdy the Guardian Tree has become.” Jin-Hyeok approached the Guardian Tree and kicked it.

‘Considering it has grown large enough to cover Seoul, I think it would be alright if I kicked it with some sincerity.’

-“Ouch! Why did you hit me?!”

“It seems the Guardian Tree has grown strong.”

-“That hurt a little!”

“Nonsense. I just kicked you to test how strong you’ve become.”

-“I don’t believe you. I definitely felt something.”

“The Planter’s Record Journal has been updated.”

[Planter’s Record Journal (Bound)]

[A journal that automatically records the birth and growth of the Golden Guardian Tree.

•2022/7/26: Seed was sown.

•2022/7/29: The Young Golden Guardian Tree has grown.

•2022/8/19: The Young Golden Guardian Tree has grown significantly and become the Golden Guardian Tree (LV.3).]

The tree had skipped Level 2 and jumped straight to Level 3. This was probably due to the Pioneer’s Privilege achievement, which Jin-Hyeok had acquired in the New World.

[The power of the 「Golden Guardian Tree」 has been shared with the 「Planter」.]

[Within the Golden Guardian Tree’s domain, the Planter is set to 「Non-Attackable」.]

[This encompasses attacks from all living and non-living beings, such as monsters, NPCs, and Players, that are below Level 200.]

[The designated co-growers will also share in the same settings.]

It was the first time an online community from the Earth Server had been integrated into the System’s online community, Nerver. While the identity of the creator and the manager of the Korean Region Minor Gallery remained unknown, as per rumors, they had received a whopping nine hundred billion Dias from the System.

Due to the significance of the KRMG, the System had granted it the privilege of being a proper part of the System’s community. Now, it was not just a Minor Gallery of the Korean Region, but a Minor Gallery of the System’s online community.

Choi Gap-Soo proudly grinned. “Lilia, it’s been years since a minor community from a Region was integrated into Nerver, right?”

“According to the official data, it has been thirty-eight years.”

“Hm... But why do you look so happy?”

“Well...”

‘Because it is an achievement of my dear Kim Chul-Soo,’ she almost blurted out.

“Doesn’t matter. Your reason is probably the same as mine. Hahaha!” Gap-Soo said.

He was a sponsor who had discovered and supported Kim Chul-Soo from the beginning. As a sponsor, he found it fascinating and joyful to see Chul-Soo’s achievements. A large part of the reason the KRMG was integrated into Nerver was the Streamer Kim Chul-Soo. Over ninety percent of the content that made the KRMG trending was related to Chul-Soo.

“Wouldn’t it be more appropriate to call it Kim Chul-Soo Minor Gallery?” Gap-Soo said.

“Yes, I think so.”

“This is undoubtedly an achievement that is not related to his Play.” Gap-Soo, feet propped up on a coffee table, remained focused on Jin-Hyeok’s livestream. “He just sent the daughter of the Spirit King back to the Spirit Realm. He can take some time to rest right about now.”

At this point, Gap-Soo and Lilia’s reactions diverged.

“But I’m glad to see him push through. What a great Streamer!”

“I am concerned about his physical condition,” the Succubus said.

While Gap-Soo praised Jin-Hyeok’s attitude, Lilia worried about his health.

Gap-Soo chuckled. “Who would have thought the day would come when a Succubus would be concerned about someone else’s health? This is truly astonishing. Haha!”

“...I’m embarrassed,” Lilia said.

“No, it’s admirable. I support your genuine feelings. Ah, it seems like Chul-Soo is about to choose the Server to connect with the Earth Server!”

Straightening his posture, Gap-Soo intently stared at his phone. On the screen, Jin-Hyeok spoke.

?Upon clearing the New World Dungeon, I was given the choice to select the first Server to connect with the Earth Server.?

This Server connection signified the official launch of the Earth Server. Many Servers already showed immense interest in the Earth Server.

“MoneyShot, no, Michelle Jang told me that Players from a lot of Servers want to establish a connection with the Server that nurtured a Player like Chul-Soo,” Gap-Soo said.

Every Cinderella story had an origin, and the current Earth Server was the origin of Chul-Soo’s Cinderella story. Many Server Pioneers and Adventurers showed deep interest in Earth.

“I wonder which Server will be the first to connect with Earth!” Gap-Soo said.

“I believe Chul-Soo will come to the best decision.” With unwavering faith, Lilia eagerly awaited Jin-Hyeok’s choice.

?The first Server I will connect with is...?

Gap-Soo clenched his fist.

“Haha! He is indeed a Streamer! He knows how to take his time to build up the suspense!”

Watching the Streamer Chul-Soo grow was both gratifying and frustrating for Gap-Soo.

“Hopefully, he doesn’t choose Arvis,” Gap-Soo said.

“I checked in advance, and Planet Arvis is currently not a connectable Server.”

“That’s a relief.”

If Planet Arvis had been connected to Earth, Earth would have instantly become a colony.

‘I don’t remember Lilia being such a diligent secretary,’ Gap-Soo thought.

Both Chul-Soo and Lilia had grown. Gap-Soo was pleased with their growth.

“I wonder if he will use the Pure Luck to make his choice. He’s dragging this out!”

Just as Chul-Soo was about to make his choice, a few protesters appeared.

?Kim Chul-Soo, shame on you! Aren’t you ashamed as a privileged individual??

One of them was the leading representative of the HARD movement, Charles, a journalist and human rights activist from Great Britain.

?Your actions lead countless children and youths astray. You promote extremely dangerous Play, set strange standards, and normalize absurdities. Your negative influence causes pain for people worldwide. Please, deeply reconsider the impact you have. I beg you.?

Charles handed the microphone to Jin-Hyeok.