Chapter 46: Cowardly.
Episode 46. Cowardly
The Kingdom of Yusra was developing in real time.
The speed of its reconstruction was beyond common sense.
The amount of money spent was enormous.
After the cataclysm.
Non-combatant players were forced to take a backseat.
As the Kingdom of Yusra began to rebuild, their faces lit up.
Is the day of the production workers finally coming?
Its been a long time of humiliation and persecution. I was no better than any other player in the Rift, but the day is coming when Ill be making money as a player for the rest of my life!
Hey, Mr. Kim. Stop talking and start throwing bricks.
The first Arcana nation to appear in the real world.
The amount of capital invested in the Kingdom of Yusra was unimaginable.
First, a guild as large as any corporation.
Gaon and Berserkers investment alone was too much to ignore.
Aggressive investment by Gaon and Berserker. What do you think, expert?
A wise move for the future. I guess you could say its not even that far in the future, because even at this very moment, Gaon and Berserker are growing their influence in the Kingdom of Yusra.
The money were investing now is not wasted in the slightest?
Yes, it is.
Indeed, even if you exclude Gaon and Berserker.
There were guilds, players, and even countries that came to the Kingdom of Yusra with huge investments.
One of the most aggressive was China.
We want to establish a close working relationship with the Kingdom of Yusra. A guild from a large country, the Unification of Heaven and Earth, could be a stronger ally for the kingdom than Gaon or Berserker.
Faint sincerity with such an offer.
But who is Hakuna, King of Yusra?
He knew the horrors of greed better than anyone.
And what hed learned from watching Ho-Yeol.
Hakuna coldly dismissed all the tempting offers.
I will not change my mind.
Only Ho Yeol could change that resolve.
Besides, wasnt the Kingdom of Yusra a legendary treasure island not so long ago?
In fact, the minerals it harvested could be sold to pay for its reconstruction.
They knew that better than anyone.
Boom.
Leonie scratched her head.
Aaaahhh.
A scream escaped.
The silent guild members whispered amongst themselves.
Sis, whats wrong with you?
Its obvious, shes thinking about something else.
Oh, whats he thinking?
The chatter was deafening.
Leonies feelings were complex and subtle.
How should she explain it?
something is going really well.
What does it feel like to be in debt in real time?
She wasnt talking about material debt.
What Leonie felt was an emotional debt.
Yes, as the guild members had said, it was the fever.
Why? What the hell? Ugh.
It was too much of a reward for a simple favor, wasnt it?
It didnt make sense to pay him for the help hed given.
Leonie bit down on her fingernails.
What? Hes not human, really?
Maybe I shouldnt like him so much already.
Leonie pursed her lips and shook her head.
Her first encounter with Ho-yeol came naturally.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, hes a b*tch.
The one who wouldnt share a cup of tea.
He couldnt have done this for nothing.
Leonie tugged at a stray hair.
What would you take from ?
Something from himself.
Is there anything Ho-yeol lacks?
No matter how hard I tried, I couldnt think of anything.
So I thought, Just in case.
Stop.
Leonies hand stopped running through her hair.
No, no, no, really?
Is that tea that precious?
That you cant even give me a cup?
No, you cant.
What kind of tea is it?
Leonie thought about it, then shook her head vigorously.
Then he turned and shouted.
F*ck, this is all because of you!
What do you mean, all of a sudden?
Sis, whats wrong, are you hysterical?
Leaving the dumbfounded guild members behind.
Leonie was in agony again.
When do you pay your debts and when do you get your ass kicked?
Get what? Oh, you mean the car?
Sh*t up.
Sis, cant you just ask for it, buy it, and eat it?
Thats not the same as buying it. What do you know?!
I dont know whose sister you are, but this is the real deal.
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Hyung, what do you think?
Nam Tae-min asked his older brother, Nam Chul-min.
Brothers dont have to say much to be understood.
I just think about how to pay him back, thats all.
Arcanas official website.
The newly updated guild rankings.
The brothers double-checked their ranking.
1. Shining (-)
2. Heavenly Unification (-)
3. Gaon (+2)
4. bohemian (-1)
5. inazuma (-1).
The guild rankings have risen by a whopping two spots.
Not only have you surpassed Inazuma, but youre now in third place.
The brothers could have been dancing with joy, but they were calm.
Lets take it as a sign to do better.
They realized that it was Ho-yeol, not them, who was responsible for their rise in the rankings. It makes them giddy to think about it. If they hadnt met Ho-yeol, they would have never made it to the top of the rankings.
None of this would be happening, and my brother wouldnt be here.
From that beginning until now.
I felt like Ive been receiving nothing from Ho-yeol.
How can I repay him?
The thought made his eyes water.
Nam Tae-min steeled his resolve.
Lets finish the rebuilding of the Yusra Kingdom that Mr. Ho-yeol entrusted to us. Brother!
But Nam Chul-mins expression was serious.
His gaze was still fixed on the monitor.
Nam Tae-min also looked at the monitor, wondering what was going on, and then frowned.
You as*holes. Are you starting to get f*cked up again?
[At this time, the National Assembly said] Entering the third place in the guild rankings, something to really celebrate But its a shame about the non-cooperation with the Shinhwa Guild Its times like this that we should join forces.
Terrible press play.
It wasnt just one or two times.
Mythic Guild.
It was no secret that they had close ties to the political world.
Its so blatant that even netizens have noticed.
-Here comes the hate again, Shinhwa assholes.
-Theyre not good at it, so theyll do anything.
-Why does Gaon have to lead them?
From simple profanity.
There were also comments that raised serious questions.
-If youre a politician, why are you so desperate that you cant hit the Mythic Shield?
Nam Chul-min, who was reading the comments together, spoke up.
This is a bit out of line.
I agree one hundred percent. But I dont understand.
What?
No, I mean, how did those Shinhwa bastards get hold of those old guys? Well, Ive been hearing rumors for a while that theyve been pulling shit for a long time. Theyve been a little too blatant lately, havent they?
I hear and see.
Nam Chul-min nodded at his brothers point.
How image-conscious are politicians?
Even if they were well paid, their recent behavior was beyond comprehension.
Its a reaction, just look at the angry comments.
I cant believe they continue to perpetuate myths in the face of such public sentiment.
Nam Tae-min clenched his fist.
Its the little things that bother me. Really.
If this was Arcana, Id just leave the guild. I said.
I wouldve just left them alone!
Shhhhh.
A fist in the air.
Nam Tae-mins mouth twitches in disappointment.
Nam shrugged.
Whatever it is, we need to make sure of one thing.
Huh? Like what?
That you dont start a fire with Ho-yeol.
Oh, thats obvious, but its ridiculous. Really?
Tae-min laughed heartily.
You guys have it all wrong, Shinwa, politicians, whatever. In the end, it was Ho-yeol who defeated the Great Evil, and all we did was spoon-feed him.
I know. Im sick to death of it, too. Tae-min.
The great evil, the Seven Sins of Greed.
Ho-yeols power over a level 650 monster.
But the world didnt know the truth of that day.
If youre frustrated, watch this.
He wanted to show the world a video of Ho Yeols battle.
At first, I was worried about what would happen if his battle patterns were analyzed. Actually, there was nothing to worry about. Ive never seen him use a skill like that before.
Competent analyst Nam Chul-min.
Ho-yeol had hunted the beast with a skill that even he didnt know about.
The moment this recording is released.
the world will be turned upside down once again.
But.
No matter what, Ho-yeols condition is the most important thing.
Right. Speaking of which, should I leave a text?
Text? Why dont we talk face to face?
Ho-yeol is too busy.
Even if he stayed in the Kingdom of Yusra, it was hard to see Ho-yeols face.
Nam Chul-min folded his fingers and checked Ho-yeols routine.
First of all, youre on a quest at the Magic Tower, so the morning is gone. In the afternoon, come to the Kingdom of Yusra and visit. But wait, now that I think about it, Ho-Yeol, youve been hanging out with Harkon a lot lately, havent you?
Knight Commander Lionheart, Harkon.
Nam Tae-min asked curiously.
Another quest? Oh, you dont think so? Theres no connection at all. Mr. Ho-yeol is a mage, and Mr. Harkon is a knight.
Well, I dont know, lets go for it. Tae-min.
Ugh! What if my brother says that too?!
Nam Tae-min screams in frustration.
I got my crotch ripped open trying to chase a
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I cant see the growth in numbers with the skills.
But I can see it with my eyes.
Goooooo
My swordsmanship is noticeably sharper.
Ive been training to the death for days, and its paying off.
I fall into a short reminiscence with an expressionless face.
It was literally a real struggle, really.
Once again, I realized the value of the [Natural Enemy Relationship].
A life-and-death battle with a level 300 monster.
I couldnt say it, but it wasnt easy, really.
Your growth rate is unbelievable. Lord Ho Yeol!
Harkon spat out in pure admiration.
No way.
Not only Harkon, but also Yessica and Enoch, who were also sword users, looked surprised.
Yeah, they didnt think so.
They hadnt realized that the faint sword energy had reached their level.
I wish you would recognize my student.
Sword energy thickens on a battlefield where life and death are at stake.
What do those words mean?
It means that this kingdom of Yusra is a battlefield of life and death for me.
At least at level 300 and as high as level 400!
Every single monster that roamed the land was a formidable foe.
There was no such thing as a struggle.
Those guys.
Without [Natural Enemy] triggered.
Defeating them with just swordsmanship?
It was impossible, even if he emitted sword energy.
Strength and agility stats.
Maybe if I had some physical strength.
Maybe later, but not now.
The reality was that he was drained of stamina before he could unleash his sword energy! Thats why he was struggling to manifest his magic.
It was lousy, really.
Of course, I wouldnt say that with my own mouth.
Clang.
I sheathed my sword in its scabbard and spoke nonchalantly.
That was an excellent lesson. Lord Harkon.
I had learned all there was to learn.
Harkon shook his head at the brazen declaration.
What have I taught you? All I have done is give you a little nudge to awaken your talent with the sword, Yessica, Enoch. Do you see?
Harkon looked at the two knights and ranted.
It was a kind of spiritualism.
Even Sir Ho-Yeol, a man of such talent, cultivated his swordsmanship in combat. What does that mean? It doesnt matter the circumstances. What matters is this mindset!
Theres a reason he talks to me so well.
Were both as*holes.
One is formal, the other is mental.
If I listened any longer, Id lose my mind.
I left the room.
It was time to leave the office.
As I headed to the portal, my phone vibrated.
Nam Tae-min?
Gaons guild master.
I was about to check his text.
Someone spoke up.
Hello, you must be Mr. Lee Ho-yeol from the Maeil Business Daily. Im reporter Jung Man-seok. I know its rude, but I have a quick question for you!
Like I said.
An as*hole who values formality.
From his first words, my mood was set.
Purely out of curiosity.
I pointed it out.
Why do humans keep repeating the same mistakes?
As a fellow Korean citizen. And the day the Kingdom of Yusra was revealed to the world. I would like to ask Mr. Lee Ho-yeol, who was also there, one question. What do you think about the growing voices of criticism against Gaon?
Jung Man-seok was trembling as he asked the question.
Yes, Im different from ordinary players.
The reason why I was able to be free from the media was all thanks to my tough personality.
Theres no way he doesnt know that.
Thats why he swallowed his nerves and spoke to me.
I think I know what you mean.
He was criticizing Gaon.
As did other media agencies.
Im guessing the Korean Daily is paid for by the Shinhwa Guild.
This wasnt some kind of crap that only those in the know knew.
Its a blatant push.
It was an obvious trick, one that could be seen by simply reading the news and comments on the Internet.
I looked at Jung Man-seok.
Fear was in his pupils.
I know how you feel, I said.
If its from above, you cant help but lay it down.
Even if you dont want to, you have to.
Thats the woe of an office worker.
So I opened my mouth.
Tell him right away.
It wasnt an act of compassion.
It was simply unacceptable.
The Shinhwa Guild, whatever.
For their own gain.
Behind the scenes.
Manipulating people and the media.
We cannot stand by and let it happen.
I dont care who it is. Do you want something from the kingdom of Yusra, and if so, dont be so mean as to hide it. And dont play ridiculous games.
Such behavior was the complete opposite of nobility.
I said coldly.
Show yourself in front of me.
?
I have full authority over him.
Yeah?
The sin of losing my temper.
Even the Three Great Sins would not be enough.
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A few hours later.
The world was turned upside down once again.
, its a true story. This video?!
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