Episode 106:
Everyone’s eyes turned to the magic stone that came out of Taehyeon’s arms.
The same was true for Zhang Linfeng and Nakata Shinji.
No matter how many times you hit an S-class monster’s magic stone, it will never exceed 200 points.
but.
It’s probably not possible.
What if it is the magic gem of an SS-rank monster?
‘This is ridiculous.’
Shinji Nakata shook his head slightly.
The Kraken of the Demon Sea is the only SS-rank monster still known to the public.
Just as there is an insurmountable wall between A-class monsters and S-class monsters.
There was a further wall between the S class and the SS class.
The Kraken has been discovered for some time.
The strength of its existence itself played a role in the fact that the deep-sea monster has not yet been hunted, but it is not the only reason.
A national power level that can easily control S-class monsters can only be defeated by at least ten players with strong pride.
‘Those guys who live for their own good taste. There’s no way I could do something like that.’
Considering the level of difficulty alone, 10,000 points were not a waste.
A friendly match is one of the competitions that can be enjoyed by people all over the world.
Kraken’s formally stipulated magic stone points were only 1,500.
Likewise, SS-class monsters that had not yet been discovered were also valued at a similar value.
‘It would be impossible to catch the Kraken with New Korea’s full power. It’s even more difficult for you to catch the kraken by yourself.’
Zhang Linfeng smirked and raised the corners of his mouth.
In the end, I was confident that the current ranking would not change.
Most of them had similar thoughts to Shinji Nakata and Linfeng Zhang.
However, the reaction of the appraisers who received the magic stone from Taehyun was strange.
Shaking my head.
One appraiser shaking his head to another appraiser and another appraiser to another appraiser.
Their reactions were consistent.
“What is this…”
“Really… a suspect…?”
“If what I just measured is true… heh heh…”
The reporters rushed to see the appraisers’ reactions as they all laughed and showed disbelief.
“Appraiser!! “Please tell me something!!”
“What is the value of the magic stone?!!”
“How many points are there?!!”
“Is it a 200-point magic gem?”
“Is it by any chance the magic stone of Hydra?!!”
“Isn’t it Cerberus?!!”
Reporters say appraisers may be able to give more than 200 points.
With that in mind, each person mentioned the best monsters they knew.
For example, in the case of Hydra and Cerberus, which are designated as S class, there are two or more heads attached to one body.
So, I thought that more points could be measured depending on the situation.
Rules are rules.
Normally, this would be a ridiculous hypothesis.
However, looking at Taehyun’s unconventional actions so far, it seemed unlikely that this would end as just a hypothesis.
At the urging of reporters, an appraiser opened his mouth.
Everyone’s eyes were fixed on the appraiser’s mouth.
“200 points… it’s not the same thing.”
That was the beginning.
The appraisers each opened their mouths as if in a relay.
Perplexity and admiration. And with reverence.
“This is… a dragon’s magic stone.”
“That’s right. A monster that is different from the S-class….”
“It is a magic stone that has the same origin as the SS-class monster Kraken… or perhaps even higher.”
“…!!”
For a moment, everyone was speechless.
“Then…?”
The last appraiser took a deep breath and opened his mouth.
“If we were to set it at the prescribed number of points… it would be 1,500 points.”
The impact of his words was enormous.
Representatives from each country. reporter. Association president. player.
Not only that, but the eyes of everyone watching the broadcast opened wide.
Only Taehyun smiled awkwardly, recalling that fierce battle.
* * *
< Asia Player Friendly - Final Total >
1st place. New Korea (Main: 3100P Monster: 2500P Total: 5600P) Abstention: 2 Death: 2
2nd place. China (Demon: 1700P Monster: 3100P Total: 4800P) Missing: 2
3rd place. Japan (Mine: 1600P Monster: 2700P Total: 4300P) Withdrawal: 2
4th place. Turkey (Mine: 550P Monster: 800P Total: 1350P) Withdrawal: 1
5th place. Qatar (Mine: 520P Monster: 700P Total: 1220P)
6th place. Philippines (Mine: 440P Monster: 700P Total: 1140P) Withdrawal: 1
7th place. United Arab Emirates (Mine: 430P Monster: 550P Total: 980P) Abstention: 1
8th place. Singapore (Mine: 310P Monster: 470P Total: 780P) Withdrawal: 1
9th place. Hong Kong (Main: 70P Monster: 210P Total: 280P) Deaths: 5
10th place. Taiwan (Main: 40P Monster: 220P Total: 260P) Deaths: 5
‘New Korea’s incredible comeback.’
‘Kim Tae-hyun. Become the world’s first dragon slayer.’
‘President of the American Players Association. ‘I am interested in Kim Tae-hyun’s naturalization.’
‘European Union. ‘I want to conclude a new alliance with New Korea.’
‘Another national power player is born. Warriors of humanity becoming stronger.’
‘New Korea’s first national power level. Is he still a teenager?’
‘The never-ending friendly war between Japan and China. It leads to an international lawsuit. ‘An expected revelation.’
‘Ji Jin-hee’s big picture. Cleared out the triads and won a friendly match. Kill two birds with one stone.’
‘New Korea. ‘Is it a clean area from monsters and demons?’
‘Association President Ji Jin-hee’s approval rating rises significantly. ‘Foreign media outlets are confident of the possibility of reappointment.’
‘Reward for winning a friendly match delivered. ‘It’s scheduled to take place within a week.’
‘GGG Broadcasting Company. Kim Tae-hyun’s eventful life. ‘Intention to produce documentary revealed.’
‘A close associate of the association. Player Kim Tae-hyun is currently in stable condition.’
‘The greatest heyday since the founding of New Korea. A golden age with the largest number of S-rank players of all time.’
‘The leadership of living legend Ji Jin-hee. Is his dream of a wealthy nation and strong military currently in progress?’
New Korea was in a festive mood after winning for the first time in a long time.
Because it was a reversal in a situation where 3rd place had already been confirmed, the reaction was warmer than ever.
The media rushed at their prey for the first time in a long time.
Wherever I went, there was talk about Taehyun and friendly competition.
Home Players Association Konkuk High School and even the neighborhood where Taehyun lived in the past.
Reporters and Sasaeng fans flocked to capture the traces on camera.
In fact, Taehyun, who was the party to this entire incident, was not even showing his nose as usual.
As if it had fallen to the ground.
* * *
Seoul, New Korea.
Four men and women were talking at Night Walker’s secret hideout located in Yeouido.
Ji Jin-hee, President of the Players Association.
Night Walker Guild Leader Yoo Ah-young.
Go Tae-wook, who is considered the president of the association’s treacherous man.
And it was Taehyun, who has recently been considered the most famous person in the world.
Four S-rank players gathered together, but the atmosphere was friendly.
“You can feel safe here. Still, it’s a hideout for the Information Guild.”
“You seem like a good person to spend some time alone with sometimes.”
Taehyun said, leaning back on the soft sofa.
“Ugh~ It’s a place I left empty so that Taehyun and I could come alone.”
“….”
“Hmm. The joke ends there. “Guild leader Yoo Ah-young.”
Go Tae-wook cleared his throat and brightened the mood.
Except for Taehyun, everyone has their own job to do.
This is because there is a limit to the time you can give.
“No, Deputy Chief Go. When will we get together like this again? Enjoy now, hehehe.”
Yoo Ah-young. Go Tae-wook. Taehyun Kim.
Ji Jin-hee smiled happily as she saw Ji-soo Hu grow up wonderfully.
It was so good that it brought tears to my eyes.
“oh. President of our association. I heard you are more sensitive than you look. More than that, Deputy Director Go. I heard that the guild leader Kwak Si-yang woke up. “Are you okay?”
Although it was information she already knew, Ayoung asked again.
“Fortunately, I don’t think there will be any aftereffects. “He already asked me to say thank you to Taehyun.”
Taehyun nodded at Go Tae-wook’s words.
I’m thinking that I should visit someday.
The topic again turned to the final day of the friendly competition.
“I never would have guessed that the tower was a dragon’s rare. “If I had done this wrong, I would have died.”
Ko Tae-wook spoke with a nuance that was a mixture of joking and sincerity.
This is because the tower was already half destroyed when he visited the site.
If we had arrived in the Abyss a little earlier, we would have had to fight not only red dragons but also hundreds of dragons.
“so? “Did you really catch the dragon?”
Ayoung asked, her eyes shining.
There are several speculative articles circulating.
The other two people also looked at Taehyun with curious expressions.
It was the first time I heard it from the person involved.
“yes. Well… I almost died a few times. “I was lucky.”
That was true.
Red Dragon Kaiselin.
Even though its wings were cut off and it was deteriorating, it still had the power of an SS-class monster.
When Taehyun hunted Kaiselin after several near-death situations, it would not have been surprising if Taehyun died as well.
‘If there wasn’t a fountain of regeneration in the tower, I would have died.’
A fountain of regeneration that was probably created by Kaiselin in case of emergency.
Taehyeon recovered and massacred the dragons around him.
Even though each one is an S-class monster.
Perhaps because of the fear of hunting their master, they were unable to properly resist and had to sacrifice their lives.
When I told them this, everyone looked like they understood.
There was praise for Taehyun’s bravery.
and.
“Now we must talk about what lies ahead. Taehyun. I’ll ask you honestly. Could it be that the reason you were aiming for victory was because of an unexplored dungeon?”
Taehyun calmly accepted the gazes of the three people and smiled.
“you’re right.”
Is it because the answer was already expected?
Ji Jin-hee, Yoo Ah-young, and Ko Tae-wook were not particularly surprised.
I just mention the notoriety to Taehyun again.
“Taehyun. “It’s a place where the national powers of each country couldn’t attack even if they formed a party.”
“okay. “It was formally included as a reward for winning a friendly match… but there is a reason why China and Japan have not touched it so far.”
Yoo Ah-young and Ko Tae-wook spoke in turn.
Why not focus on exploring the Abyss rather than dungeons created in other countries?
I wanted to say this, but
‘Taehyun must have something on his mind.’
‘I’ve never done anything useless until now.’
Such expectations were the reason for establishing the current position.
This was the reaction Taehyun was also expecting.
‘It’s definitely not a place you can talk about easily.’
Unexplored dungeon.
That meant places where the dungeon’s location had been identified but had not yet been conquered.
It is different from the undiscovered dungeons of New Korea.
Fortunately, Taehyun has taken care of all the dungeons that New Korea was unable to handle.
However, in Japan, China, and some other Asian countries, there remained dungeons that were quite different from those in New Korea.
Representative examples are the unexplored dungeon of Beomjinsa Temple in Japan and the unexplored dungeon in Guangzhou, China.
Because the location is a national strategic point.
Several attack teams participated by national players were dispatched, but surprisingly, they all failed, making this place even more famous.
Taehyeon, a foreigner, is targeting such a place.
On the surface, it was an incomprehensible action.
but.
“Do not worry. “Because I have an idea.”
Taehyun is like always.
He smiled confidently.
