Episode 11
“As expected, an alchemist. “The treatment is good.”
Taehyun left the building feeling satisfied.
This was because the backpack was filled with potions instead of magic stones.
Although we were only in the building for an hour, a pretty big deal was made.
The market price for a low-level magic potion is 5 million won. A consumable that costs up to 100 million per bottle at the level of a high-level potion.
Therefore, no matter how big the 4 guilds were, there was a limit to the amount paid unless they were a named player.
‘It’s still too burdensome to buy it with my own money.’
The money I got from selling two rings belonging to a malicious guild and the money I earned from trading magic stones this time.
If it were Taehyun before, it would be difficult to save even if he worked for 10 years.
But it was already too early to be satisfied.
This is because Taehyun, who is in his second life, has an abundance of information available and the ability to actively utilize that information.
‘Predation is truly a blessing.’
Taehyun opened the status window.
Name: Taehyun
Kim Age: 19
Grade: D
Strength: 17 Stamina: 22 Speed: 16 Magic power: 43
Fatigue: 70%
Remaining magic power: 12/43
[Skill]
Predation (62%) – Can prey on a desired target. Magic Power: 10
Stone Skin (D) – Can strengthen the body. Magic Power: 3
Stealth (D) – You can hide your body. Magic Power: 5
Compared to before entering the dungeon, physical abilities and predation experience points have slightly increased.
Some may say it is an insignificant reward.
Even though I risked my life to tackle one dungeon by myself.
Taehyun shook his head slightly.
In his previous life, Taehyun regularly underwent hellish physical training.
It was to increase my stamina a little more.
This wasn’t even something that could be called an effort.
‘If things continue like this, we’ll reach grade C in no time.’
An opportunity for growth that is difficult for others to experience.
Taehyun had at least four more opportunities left.
With that fact alone, my fatigue seemed to go away.
This is when Taehyun is grinning alone in front of the guild.
“See you again soon!”
Manager Choi Chang-sik and the employees who came to meet him bowed their heads once again.
Nod.
Taehyun greeted lightly and then disappeared into the crowd.
* * *
“Chief. Are you sure you don’t mind?”
“What do you mean?”
I know what Assistant Manager Ahn’s view of me means.
Nevertheless, Choi Chang-sik played it cool.
“You make such a bet without even knowing who it is…”
Betting.
That’s a reckless bet too.
Choi Chang-sik read such thoughts in Assistant Manager Ahn’s eyes.
A satisfied smile appeared on his lips.
“you. How many years have you been employed since this year?”
“It’s my third year.”
“It just worked out. “It will be a good study for you.”
“yes?”
“Isn’t it true that you recognize a mature tree from its cotyledons?”
Unlike Assistant Manager Ahn, who tilted his head, Choi Chang-sik was confident.
That the man who just signed a contract with her will cause trouble in the industry in the future.
Taehyun’s red eyes shining inside the hood.
‘Guys like that definitely shake up the game.’
It was Choi Chang-sik who was confident in his betting.
* * *
A week later.
The school closure order has been lifted.
Taehyun came to school and was lying face down on his desk, trying to sleep.
We conquered one undiscovered dungeon every three days.
Even if physical fatigue could be alleviated with a potion, mental rest was needed.
‘Hmm… After all, sleeping at school is the sweetest thing.’
Is it because he goes to school earlier than everyone else?
Taehyun was recalling his income from the past week with a sweet feeling.
Alchemist is one of the four major guilds that specializes in production.
At this time, the competition for the share of magic stones was in full swing among the four major guilds.
Taehyun was able to cleverly use this to gain recognition for his value.
‘I only stabbed him once, but he came out like that.’
A satisfied smile appeared as I remembered the black card in my wallet.
Alchemist SVIP.
A card indicating that you are a SVIP customer of the Alchemist Guild.
That was Manager Choi Chang-sik’s secret trick after recognizing Tae-hyun’s potential.
Instead of VVIP, which is realistically impossible, a new level called SVIP was created to capture Taehyun.
Taehyun inserted a clause into the contract stating that he could only receive 200 bottles of low-level potions per month.
The condition is to trade at least 20 high grade magic stones, 30 middle grade magic stones, or more than 100 low grade magic stones every month.
‘No matter where I go, I won’t be able to get a contract like this.’
Any guild is reluctant to invest in a rookie.
Especially for rookies, this level of treatment may be detrimental to the guild’s image.
This was a part that showed how big a gamble Manager Choi Chang-sik of the purchasing department had placed on himself.
‘I’ve completed this month’s quota…’
After running the dungeon for a week, the amount of money I received was 2 billion.
Taehyun remembered Manager Choi Chang-sik’s surprised yet satisfied expression and fell into a sweet sleep.
* * *
“Uh… I’m Taehyun Kim.”
“Tae Taehyun, how are you?”
Some children who entered the classroom late greeted me as if they knew me.
First day of regression.
The image of him trampling on Jo Tae-sik and Koo Beom-mo came to mind.
After Bae Hyuk-soo was hospitalized, it was natural that the children’s perspectives changed.
Taehyun, who was yawning, ignored the greeting and fell back on his desk.
I felt like I could sleep for another 20 minutes before first period started.
“hey. “I think about 20 people died at Sehwa High School when two ogres invaded.”
“oh my god. “If we had been unlucky, we would have ended up like Sehwa High School.”
“I guess even monsters were afraid of Konkuk High School.”
“Well, our school isn’t a special school for nothing.”
The classroom quickly became noisy with talk about the gate break.
‘Let’s go.’
Taehyun remembered the word he had forgotten.
Konkuk High School was a special purpose autonomous private high school that gave preference to the awakened.
It is also sponsored by the giant Taesan Electronics.
Other than the good facilities, it is no different from other high schools. Taehyun knew.
All of this is a well-planned business plan.
‘Everyone was surprised when Taesan Electronics announced that it would enter the player industry.’
On the surface, they are practicing noblesse oblige, investing enormous amounts of money and running scholarship projects.
However, in reality, they only sponsored Konkuk High School as a strategic base for the future player industry and guild establishment.
How many people know this at this point?
at that time.
“Oh, my best friend is having a good night’s sleep?”
It was a familiar yet young voice.
‘You can’t be a nobleman.’
When I raised my head, I saw a man standing in front of me.
Jeongjae Lee.
He is the grandson of Lee Jae-hyun, the chairman of Taesan Electronics, and is the man who controls the Konkuk High school students.
He was also an S-rank awakened person and the future master of the Taesan Guild.
“Tsk. “The food tastes bad starting in the morning.”
When Taehyun spoke as if he was annoyed, the faces of the henchmen behind Lee Jeongjae turned grim.
All of them were worse than Bae Hyuk-soo.
“haha. It’s still the same. “The tricky thing is.”
Lee Jeong-jae smiled slyly and shrugged his shoulders.
‘Anyway, you’re an unlucky bastard.’
Konkuk High School, where all students are awakened.
The reason Taehyun, who had not yet awakened his skills, was able to enroll here was because his potential level was highly evaluated.
I will awaken before my second year at the latest.
With that in mind, admission was permitted.
Lee Jeong-jae also showed interest in Tae-hyeon with that thought, and they became quite close during their freshman year.
Just until first year.
‘Do you think a guy like you is in the same class as me?’
This is what he said when he saw Taehyun, who couldn’t wake up even after becoming a second year student.
Because of that, Taehyun, who had to get caught up in a useless incident, wanted to punch him in the face right away.
“Hey buddy. “Would you like to talk to me?”
A laugh escaped me without even realizing it.
It was expected that Lee Jung-jae would come to see what he was thinking.
‘You probably want to ask if I’ve awakened.’
In one day, not only Koo Beom-mo and Jo Tae-sik, but even Bae Hyeok-soo, who can be considered his right hand man, are hospitalized.
In particular, Bae Hyuk-soo’s awakening grade is C. There
is no way he would believe something that even naive Choi Na-young would not believe, saying that he fell down the stairs.
Still, what can we ask Bae Hyuk-soo, who is unconscious?
“Go~ It’s troublesome to talk to a guy who hangs around with his tomboy.”
“This bastard is real!!”
slam.
Lee Jeong-jae got excited and slapped the cheek of Tommani 1, who was trying to attack him.
“friend. “Can’t you see what I’m talking about?”
A cold voice echoed through the quiet classroom.
This was Lee Jeong-jae’s true self, a pretentious person.
“Taehyun Kim. Follow me when I speak. Or are you going to use my ‘power’ to move?”
“It’s strength.”
Taehyun looked into the eyes of Lee Jeongjae, who was looking down at him like he was looking at a bug.
‘I’d like to crash into it sometime.’
The desire to see growth rises.
But soon Taehyun calmed down his emotions.
This is because there is no benefit in focusing attention here.
An interesting situation happened.
“Lee Jeong-jae. “What’s going on in our class?”
Lim Ah-young appeared holding a wad of paper, as if she had been to the teacher’s office.
“iced coffee. I’m going to meet some friends for a moment. “I’m only going to take this guy out, so don’t worry about it.”
Lim Ah-young’s gaze turned to Taehyun.
Taehyun shrugged his shoulders at the gaze that seemed to ask if it was true.
And surprisingly.
“I think Kim Tae-hyun thinks differently? I want you to leave now. “I have something to deliver.”
Lim A-young pointed toward the exit.
At that sight, one of Lee Jeong-jae’s eyebrows twitched.
“Lim Ah-young. “Don’t you think it’s crossing a line?”
The surrounding temperature rose sharply.
Lee Jeong-jae’s skill ‘Heart of Flame’ was used.
at the same time.
“Lee Jeong-jae. “If I make a polite suggestion, you won’t understand?”
I felt a terrible chill from Lim Ah-young.
It was due to her skill ‘Ice Age’.
‘These cute guys. Are you planning on blowing up the classroom?’
Climate change caused by the collision of heat and cold.
Meanwhile, a ray of sweat flowed down Taehyun’s forehead.
[The broadcasting department will inform you. There will be a special lecture in the auditorium, so please gather all students in the auditorium immediately. We would like to inform you once again. In the main auditorium…]
Grumble.
Taehyun stood up.
“If you’re going to fight, can you at least make room for me? “It would be nice to see two good S-rank awakened people hitting each other.”
“….”
“….”
It was Lee Jeong-jae who gathered the magic power first.
“Well, okay. I’ll step away from here for now. “I will see you again anyway.”
With a mean smile.
Lee Jeong-jae led the group out of the classroom.
Only after the guy’s figure had completely disappeared from sight did Lim Ah-young open her mouth.
“Taehyun Kim. “What is that guy doing here?”
Taehyun ignored her question and leaned back in his chair.
“Surprising~ Was our class president this passionate type?”
“As a class president, it’s a natural thing to do…”
“Oh, that’s right.”
Taehyun cut her off and left the classroom.
Special lecture in the main auditorium immediately after the gate break.
‘It’s been a while since I saw you.’
There would be someone from the Players’ Association there.
