Chapter 47

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[Proofreader – Kyros]

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Chapter 47

[Mana increased by +1!]

[Mana increased by +1!]

[Divine Power increased by +1!]

[Divine Power increased by +1!]

The result of using all the potions.

Mana increased by 107, and Divine Power increased by 108.

[Detailed Stats]

-Strength: 101 (+10) -> 111

-Agility: 101 (+12) -> 113

-Stamina: 101 (+12) -> 113

-Defense: 101 (+10) -> 111

-Wisdom: 101 (+10) -> 111

-Mana: 214 (+21) -> 235

-Divine Power: 216 (+21) -> 237

-Mental Strength: 91 (+12) -> 103

Even though Jeong-Hoon’s level was only 91, his mana and divine power exceeded 200.

‘This is really amazing.’

Since Richel couldn’t form circles, there were no additional circles.

Even Jeong-Hoon in his previous life only had one circle.

Even with one circle, he used it in conjunction with Magic Missile, which was comparable to high-level circles due to his vast mana, so he had no desire for more circles.

‘It’s much more efficient to continue on the path I’ve been walking rather than trying to create circles.’

And circles and magic would naturally increase in the future.

Because Jeong-Hoon was planning to steal what the mages had discovered.

‘Then how should I use the bonus stats?’

He currently had 100 unused stat points.

Since he had achieved the achievement, there was no reason to keep them any longer.

‘Mana and divine power are more than enough.’

With this much, he wouldn’t be lacking in mana or divine power for the time being.

Jeong-Hoon invested 25 points each in strength, agility, stamina, and defense without hesitation.

“…Amazing.”

Sander, who had been watching, couldn’t help but admire him.

He didn’t know how much stronger this stranger had become, but to digest all those potions without missing a single one…

And he felt a bit resentful.

Even though he had solved the secret of the book that had been carefully preserved in the Idenharc Magic Tower, he didn’t even give him a single drop…

Wouldn’t most people offer to share a little, even if it was just empty words?

He even lent him the training room?

“Thank you.”

Jeong-Hoon stood up and expressed his gratitude.

“Ahem… It’s fine. But didn’t you have any potions left? Not even a tiny bit?”

“No.”

“I see…”

Sander’s face was filled with disappointment.

“Instead, I’ll give you the research journal.”

Although it was called a research journal.

In reality, it was data left by Richel in the form of a diary.

Although the exact method of making the potion wasn’t written inside, the journal itself would be valuable information.

Knowing its value, Sander readily nodded.

“Thank you.”

An exclamation mark appeared above his head.

[Quest Completed.]

[Sander acknowledges ‘Hoon’.]

[Sander’s Favorability has greatly increased.]

As soon as the quest was completed, a new question mark appeared.

[Hidden Quest: Idenharc Lord’s Castle (1/2)]

Restriction: Users recommended by Sander

Reward: ? (Reward will be determined based on completion.)

Description: There is a problem in the Idenharc Lord’s Castle. Visit the castle and listen to the lord’s concerns.

Idenharc also had various quests.

And you could get various rewards, and occasionally even rare rewards.

However, the Lord’s Castle quest was not a quest that appeared by default.

Lewis Verdant was the first to earn the right to undertake it.

“If you don’t mind, could you go to the Lord’s Castle? I’m sure you can solve the problem at the castle!”

Lewis Verdant didn’t just get the potions.

He also achieved remarkable growth through this linked quest.

Idenharc Lord’s Castle.

However, Jeong-Hoon didn’t head straight to the castle but returned to the village.

He wanted to complete the normal quests given by the village NPCs.

‘If I go right away, I won’t get the best rewards.’

From the moment he reached level 80, Jeong-Hoon met the conditions to move on to the next village.

Of course, since he had jumped from level 51 to 80 by relying on potions, it was as if he hadn’t done any of the Idenharc village quests.

‘Well, it’s a bit of a shame that I went to the Lord’s Castle quest as soon as I received it. The rewards would have been a bit better if I had done the village quests first.’

The rewards for the Lord’s Castle quest could be increased or decreased depending on the trust of the village NPCs.

If he went in his current state, it would be impossible to get the rewards he wanted.

Jeong-Hoon opened his closed whispers.

[Whisper/Minzi -> Hoon: Hey~ What are you doing now?]

[Whisper/zl-John-Ha-jin12 -> Hoon: Hey! This crazy bastard goes AFK every time he does something ㅡㅡ]

He had exactly two friends registered in New World.

Jeong-Hoon briefly replied to Ha-jin and then replied to Yeo Min-ji.

[Whisper/Hoon -> Minzi: Hey]

[Whisper/Minzi -> Hoon: Wow… Is it real that it took you 13 hours to reply?]

[Whisper/Hoon -> Minzi: Why did you whisper?]

[Whisper/Minzi -> Hoon: I want us to get closer.]

[Whisper/Hoon -> Minzi: Get closer?]

[Whisper/Minzi -> Hoon: Yes. Let’s be friends.]

* * *

Jeong-Hoon soon changed his opinion of Yeo Min-ji.

Wow, she’s really an amazing woman.

“I just need to carry this over here, right?”

Yeo Min-ji was currently carrying items from the general store’s warehouse with Jeong-Hoon.

“…You really don’t have to help me.”

“Huh? I’m also doing the village quests, is there a problem?”

When Jeong-Hoon mentioned doing the village quests, she suddenly appeared and started doing them with him.

Since she was also from Eichen, she hadn’t completed any of the Idenharc village quests. Thanks to that, they could do them together.

But the problem was that it attracted too much attention.

“Yeo Min-ji?”

“Huh? Why is a Ho-Yeong executive moving boxes in Idenharc?”

“You see it too, right? My eyes aren’t playing tricks on me, right?”

The users residing in Idenharc were staring at Yeo Min-ji’s actions with wide eyes.

Nevertheless, Yeo Min-ji didn’t seem to care, as if she was used to it.

‘She’s trying to learn the martial art no matter what.’

Her intentions were easy to read.

Look.

Even while putting down the luggage, she was constantly looking for an opportunity to talk to him.

“Oops!”

At that moment, Yeo Min-ji threw a punch towards Jeong-Hoon.

Of course, Jeong-Hoon dodged the punch again with a step.

“…”

When he looked at her with a dumbfounded expression, Yeo Min-ji coughed awkwardly with a flushed face.

“Sorry! The floor was a bit slippery, and my fist slipped as I fell.”

“It was clearly intentional. Don’t tell me you wanted me to counterattack?”

No matter how reckless she was, it wouldn’t be easy to have such thoughts.

“…No?”

Jeong-Hoon sighed softly at her evasive gaze.

“Anyway, I’m in the middle of a quest, so please don’t disturb me.”

“Yes…”

Perhaps embarrassed, she didn’t disturb Jeong-Hoon any further.

Only after all the work was done did Jeong-Hoon leave the warehouse.

Yeo Min-ji followed behind him.

Even when he was doing the inn quest, and even when he was doing the marketplace quest.

She stuck with Jeong-Hoon all day long.

Doesn’t she get tired?

“Thank you so much!”

[Quest Completed.]

[3,000 experience points acquired.]

While completing the quest, she silently participated in the quest with Jeong-Hoon.

Then, as if something came to mind, Yeo Min-ji approached him and spoke.

“Oh, by the way, I heard there’s a second class advancement event.”

Jeong-Hoon’s head turned towards Yeo Min-ji.

“You mean the event?”

“Yes. New World posted a notice, didn’t you see it?”

“I did.”

The New World event.

It was an event for users who had completed their first class advancement and were about to undergo their second class advancement.

‘It’s an event I must participate in.’

[If you want to aim for a higher grade in your class advancement, you must seize it in the second class advancement.]

-Depending on the results of the second class advancement, you can advance to rare, epic, or unique, but if you go through with a normal grade advancement, the probability of remaining at normal grade in the third and fourth classes is very high.

└This is so true.

└Thinking about the 3 months I wasted on the second class advancement still pisses me off.

└You have to get to rare grade… It really changes your future.

└So what ㅠㅠ Most people can’t even get to rare and fail.

└I also got a normal class advancement…

└Me too ㅠㅠ

The second class advancement, where more than 70% of users failed to achieve a rare class advancement and moved on.

New World planned an event to help with these issues.

The Second Class Advancement Event.

This event, which would be held annually from now on, saw a large number of users achieving rare or higher class advancements during the event period.

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Therefore, newbies who entered late flocked to this event, making the competition extremely fierce.

“Are you going to participate in the event?”

Yeo Min-ji asked with sparkling eyes.

“Why? To watch me up close?”

“Can I?!”

“Do as you please.”

Jeong-Hoon chuckled.

She wouldn’t be able to observe this event anyway.

Not knowing the future, her face was filled with anticipation.

“Alright! Then could you also give me your number?”

“My number?”

* * *

Yeo Min-ji returned to the guild three hours later.

Her face was beaming with joy.

“Welcome back.”

Park In-tae, who was finishing up his work and about to log out, greeted her.

“Yes. I even got his number.”

“His number?”

Park In-tae frowned.

Seeing her leave confidently with the words of getting closer, he thought she would surely return in failure.

After all, Yeo Min-ji wasn’t very sociable.

She wasn’t introverted, but being so immersed in martial arts, he thought it would be quite difficult for her to get close to someone she had only met once.

‘Is it her looks?’

There’s a saying that looks are everything.

Maybe that guy gave her his number, captivated by Yeo Min-ji’s beauty.

“Yes. I think I can get a little closer with this.”

“…Um, miss. Can I accompany you next time?”

“No. If you come with me, the other person might feel uncomfortable.”

“U-Uncomfortable…”

Park In-tae’s face fell at her words.

* * *

One week.

During that time, Jeong-Hoon did his best to complete the village quests.

It was time to head to the lord’s castle.

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[New World Event Notice!]

Hello! This is the New World development team.

First of all, we are posting this notice to inform users of new news!

New World is doing its best to provide various benefits to users.

In preparation for the new world that will open in the future.

Therefore, the New World development team is going to hold an event for users.

[2nd Class Advancement Big Event]

To participate in the event, you must be level 80 or above and be ready for the 2nd class advancement. Users who do not meet the requirements cannot participate in the event.

Users who achieve excellent results in the event will be able to advance to a higher class, so please be sure to seize this opportunity.

New World Development Team

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The event will be held in two weeks.

Jeong-Hoon planned to participate in this event without fail.

New World was trying to provide as much support as possible to users until the world became reality.

That support included this event.

So, if he ranked high, he would be given a corresponding reward.

“Halt.”

Two knights were guarding the gate in front of the lord’s castle.

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[NPC Information]

-Nickname: Bark

-Level: 100

-Class: Official Knight (2nd Class)

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[NPC Information]

-Nickname: Will

-Level: 100

-Class: Official Knight (2nd Class)

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As befitting the gatekeepers of the lord’s castle, both NPCs were level 100.

They were even knights who had received the title of official knight.

A question mark appeared above his head.

It meant that he had met the requirements to proceed with the lord’s castle entrance quest while doing the village quests.

Of course, Jeong-Hoon could skip it.

He took out Sander’s letter of recommendation from his inventory and presented it, and the question marks above their heads disappeared.

“Ah, you have a letter of recommendation.”

“Please wait a moment.”

Bark stayed in place, and Will entered the castle.

Soon after, Will returned and handed back the letter of recommendation.

“It doesn’t seem to be a forgery. You may enter.”

“Yes.”

With permission granted from inside, they had no reason to stop Jeong-Hoon.

Thus, Jeong-Hoon, having obtained a free pass into the castle, was led by the butler into the reception room.

In the seat of honor in the reception room sat a middle-aged man who appeared to be in his late 40s.

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[NPC Information]

-Nickname: Juan

-Level: 100

-Job: Lord of Idenharc (Viscount)

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The Viscount, Lord of Idenharc.

And above his head, a red exclamation mark was blinking.

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[Translator – Kiteretsu]

[Proofreader – Kyros]

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