The Game of the Greatest Black Mage-Chapter 128

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Chapter 128

Treasure Goblin.

Hadn't Seonghyun been considerably indebted to a friend who was also a Treasure Goblin?

Could there be another Treasure Goblin?

Wondering about that, he checked. freёnovelkiss.com

Seonghyun could see the map was written in a familiar hand.

This looked like our friend.

‘It’s Kahku’s map.’

He was certain.

He had just cross-verified by pulling up Kahku’s memories.

He was planning to go there anyway.

But to think it would pop up here.

‘Hmm.’

One might say that Seonghyun, who already had the memories, didn't particularly need it.

But Kahku’s memories weren’t all-powerful either.

He roughly knew the location, but the exact entry point was hazy, not coming to mind clearly.

Normally, Seonghyun thought it might come to him if he went to the vicinity and wandered around a bit.

But if a map like this appeared, it could only be a good thing.

He still didn’t have the compass, which was the key, though.

Well, that was just a matter of dealing with all the traps or prepared monsters.

So, it wasn’t a problem.

Come to think of it.

‘The third storage had a ton of monsters, didn’t it?’

There was no boss monster.

But many monsters from this vast Dune Wild Trail had been gathered.

A habitat had been created there, making them automatically guard the storage.

Thanks to that, like with the Red Minotaur last time, there were quite a few monster habitats.

Since the storage was right in the middle of it all…

‘It might be quite tough.’

He might even have to sweep through the entire habitat to get in.

If he had the key, he could have ignored those creatures and entered.

But he didn’t.

It couldn’t be helped.

Still, it was okay.

In fact, for Seonghyun, it wasn't bad.

‘I needed to level up anyway, right?’

He had gained a significant amount of skill proficiency from the Hall of Knights this time, increasing the power of his skills.

But he hadn’t managed to raise his actual level, so it remained the same.

He had also sweetly gained stats by absorbing memories.

But his level, it seemed, was unchanged.

【Status Window】

『Seonghyun』

『Lv 115』

『Class』

→『Overlord』

『Titles』

→『Monarch (Legendary)』…… and 37 others.

『Stats』

→《Strength: 236(180+55)》《Agility: 221(200+21)》

《Stamina: 221(200+21)》《Intelligence: 266(241+25)》

《Wisdom: 266(241+25)》《Spirit: 133(120+13)》

《Dexterity: 7(6+1)》

『Additional Stats』

→《0》

[TL/N: Contextually he should have more than 33 titles as he had 33 last time he checked his status window but the raws of the chapter say that he has 33 titles like the last time which is wrong, so I am changing it to the contextually accurate number of titles for consistency sake.]

‘Hmm.’

Only 5 more levels to go before moving to the next region.

But even more than that, his stats caught his eye.

They were monstrously high, almost bizarre.

Other users would surely be gathering stats from here and there as well.

But Seonghyun’s values far surpassed that.

If those stats had been concentrated in Intelligence and Wisdom, he would have become a terrifying Overlord.

But since that wasn't the case…

It was a little disappointing.

Thanks to the stats gained from the Hall of Knights.

The combined total of his Strength, Agility, and Stamina had become higher than his Intelligence and Wisdom.

He was at a level where he could fight on par with most melee-type classes in a physical brawl.

In contrast, his level was definitely low.

‘I need to get to the next region quickly too.’

His level hadn’t risen since the large-scale event to awaken Leonik.

So, it was understandable.

Therefore, in a situation where hunting was so crucial…

To think he had even obtained Kahku’s map.

-My Lord, has our next destination been decided?

“We shall attend you, Lord.”

-I-I’ll do my best tooo.

“Very reassuring.”

Seonghyun also smiled faintly at the words of his three retainers.

He was beginning to feel how difficult leveling up was becoming.

But since he had his retainers…

Seonghyun wasn’t too worried.

He had never met another Almighty rank class user.

But even among them, he was on the side where acquiring experience points was difficult.

‘It’s because I have many summons.’

Weren't there many who shared experience points with Seonghyun?

The Death Knight Commanders, of course.

Fiora and the demon knights also grew by sharing Seonghyun’s experience.

Even though his class was specialized for hunting…

It was inevitable that leveling up would become progressively slower.

So, didn’t that mean he had to hunt even more diligently?

With that thought, Seonghyun immediately summoned Anemor.

‘Well then, shall we get going?’

1.

A single capsule filled a room like a studio apartment somewhere in Japan.

From it, a man emerged as if he had been ejected from the capsule.

For someone who had just come out of a game, his expression was incredibly unpleasant and contorted with anger.

Sure enough.

Crash! Bang—!

“Damn it!!!”

He shouted violently, sweeping aside nearby objects.

Still unable to overcome his anger, he ground his teeth, his glaring eyes fixed as his fists trembled.

To be taken down like this and die in an instant.

This Japanese man’s name was Ookami Kenji.

In Eternal World, he was a villain who used the nickname Oboro.

The reason he was out here now, unable to contain his anger, was because he had been defeated by Seonghyun.

Moreover, checking via his phone app…

The item he had dropped was none other than the map, a Hidden Piece.

“Hoo, hoo. I have to do something, somehow.”

It was already too late for him to use it himself.

Could he possibly snatch it back?

It seemed likely the guy went to use it as soon as he got it.

Due to the penalty, it would take at least a day for Kenji to log back in.

It was a hopeless situation, but…

‘If I tell that guy…’

Perhaps there might be a way.

Thinking this, Kenji, no, Oboro, made a call from his cellphone.

Perhaps the person was already out of their capsule, as the call was answered almost immediately.

[What’s a filthy villain bastard like you calling for?]

“Ahem, hem, Kyou-kun? Are you perhaps still in the Dune Wild Trail?”

[No, damn it, so why? Just get to the point.]

“Ahem-hem.”

He’s as fierce as ever.

Kenji hesitated for a moment.

He still wondered if this was the right thing to do.

But since he couldn’t have it anyway…

Wouldn’t it be better to entrust it to Kyou?

He was a skilled player on a completely different level.

He might even be able to do something about that arrogant swordsman.

Even if he was savage and rude, Kyou was the most skilled person Kenji knew.

Besides, didn’t he have that epithet?

The Rookie Slayer.

That’s why he had immediately thought of him.

[So, what’s your business, you fucking idiot.]

The voice on the other end of the receiver spoke like a ferocious growl.

Just when Kenji thought that if he dragged this out any longer, the guy might actually show up at his house…

Kenji spoke.

“Kyou-kun, by any chance, there’s a Hidden Piece. How about it?”

-What? A Hidden Piece? You’re going to give it to me? You, who has no skill but is greedy as hell?

Every word stung.

But it couldn’t be helped.

Because it was the truth.

Kenji calmed himself for a moment and spoke again.

“Yes, yes, the thing is…”

As he explained the situation.

A mocking laugh came from beyond the receiver, along with a reply.

[Kikikik, are you some kind of fucking moron? You got yourself done in and now you’re asking me to go get it for you?]

“……That’s……about right.”

[Alright, mark the coordinates. Even a fucking moron like you would have noted that down, right?]

“O-of course, Kyou, Kyou-kun.”

[Your voice is fucking annoying too, so shut up. I’ll make sure to get revenge for you, so don’t worry. And if you contact me again, I’ll kill you. Don’t call me if you’re just going to spout useless shit like today.]

The call ended abruptly with those harsh words.

Kenji felt terrible.

But soon, he was able to smile.

He had thrown away his pride.

But with this, it was certain.

“Kukukuku, just you wait until Kyou-kun thrashes you.”

Laughing at the thought of the other’s misfortune, Kenji suddenly remembered his own situation, and as if a harsh reality check hit him, he looked around.

Objects were strewn about in complete disarray.

He began to pick them up and tidy the place.

It seemed the wave of disillusionment had hit him quite hard, as sighs could be heard from him intermittently.

2.

When a prominent figure emerged from the East Asian server, they were usually from one of three countries:

Korea, China, or Japan.

They typically came from these three nations.

Currently, excluding Seonghyun, who was the hottest topic, the names being discussed were Meiran, Junhyuk, and Kurosawa Ren.

These three were often mentioned, and after them came the Rapid Guild’s Luna Team.

And before them, there was one rookie who had left a powerful impression on people’s memories.

A user who had laid waste to his surroundings under the nickname ‘Kyou.’

Takamiya Kyou was his name.

[DungeonParkingKing: Speaking of which, what’s Kyou up to these days?]

└[MobHerdingPro: Ah, that Rookie Slayer? Hasn’t he been MIA since he went into hiding after getting a bounty on his head and being chased by guilds?]

└[SelfBuffFiend: LOLOL, he was strong, honestly.]

└[CostEffectiveDPS: Agreed. Honestly, if he had joined any decent guild, that guild’s standing would’ve been different, right?]

└[HealLessScrub: Kyou was incredible. Even if he was on the wanted list of most guilds in the Dune Wild Trail, if he said he wanted to pick one and join, they’d probably take him, right?]

└[LikesSummonedFriends: Kyou’s the real deal, gotta admit.]

A user who, despite his young age, boasted outstanding control and overwhelming firepower.

Until then, he hadn’t been particularly famous.

Kyou started becoming famous from none other than his time in the Dune Wild Trail.

He went around crushing countless guild rookies as if he were on a dojo-breaking spree.

After that, his fame began to skyrocket.

No guild rookie could defeat Kyou.

He showed particular strength against swordsmen.

As he hunted rookies day and night like that…

It even led to a situation where several of those called the rising stars of their guilds quit the game.

Because of that, he ended up on the wanted lists of most guilds in the Dune Wild Trail.

However, Kyou didn’t seem to care much about such things.

“I can’t just join a place full of weak-ass morons.”

In reality, even when he had a bounty on his head, he skillfully evaded the pursuit squads and continued playing the game.

Was it because he had never once been defeated?

Or was it because he was young and immature?

His arrogance pierced the heavens.

Among villains, Kyou actually held a status comparable to Seonghyun's.

However, Kyou himself thoroughly despised those villains.

Something about them lacking conviction, unlike him?

It was a classic case of Chuunibyou.

But not many people actually knew that.

Yet, Oboro had coincidentally managed to connect with him.

Originally, their connection was from the real world.

However, their relationship had devolved to one where they only contacted each other through the game.

Even then, because Oboro was a villain, Kyou had put up a wall.

“To think that fucking moron Kenta would bring something like this to me.”

But for that Oboro to give Kyou this information.

It was truly surprising.

Honestly, Oboro himself was pretty skilled.

To be taken down without being able to do anything…

It seemed like he had encountered quite a big fish.

Still, at the end of the day…

“He’s no match for me, kikik.”

Sneering at his opponent with self-importance, Kyou looked at the location he received from Oboro and smirked.

To think he sent it immediately.

Oboro had certainly used his head.

Considering he contacted Kyou right after being defeated…

Since it was an item he had lost anyway…

His desire for revenge, at least, was admirable.

He must have been furious enough to cast aside even his pride.

As payment for this information, providing revenge was certainly doable.

‘So, this is the location, huh?’

Moreover, a swordsman who uses a blood-red storm.

Kyou had ears; he hadn’t heard of such a swordsman recently.

However, it wasn’t as if he had no idea.

‘Uses a sword well and a blood-red storm……’

He had a guess.

Hadn’t there been a user who showed a similar appearance recently?

Kyou searched through various videos and, sure enough, found one.

A video uploaded by the Rapid Guild.

A skilled swordsman who dealt with Echo Willow elites in an instant.

“The Demon King……”

This will be fun.

Kyou chuckled like that, entered the capsule, and logged in.

“If I beat the Demon King as well, that would mean I’m the best, no?”

Muttering such words, as if he had already won.

The thought of losing never even crossed his mind.

However, Kyou had good reason for such confidence.

“This is my first time fighting another Almighty rank class. Kikikik.”

After all, he was one of the few Almighty rank classes across all servers of Eternal World.

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