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14
“Aren’t you giving me too much airfare?”
“If a passenger is qualified to ride, we should let them ride. That’s what airplanes are for, right?”
“It was an interesting conversation.”
I laughed as I recalled the conversation between Kim Mi-so and reporter Park Jeong-min that I had heard while traveling in the car.
There were parts where Sang-Hyeon allowed it to happen, but Kim Mi-So only said nice things to me, so much so that my fingers were curled.
Of course, the value of a messenger who delivers scoops or high-level information to reporters is very great.
Sang-hyun was aware that Kim Mi-so had been using him to increase her value and influence.
Even so, they were in a relationship where they helped each other anyway. Sang-Hyeon was only grateful to her.
“You may soon be asked to interview Reporter Park. Don’t refuse. He is a very objective writer. I can guarantee that!”
“Your arms aren’t bending inward?”
“No, I bend over backwards to anyone who doesn’t look like me. Even if it means breaking my elbows. Haha.”
“Thank you for your concern.”
“Miss, we have arrived at the destination requested by Mr. Shin Sang-hyun.”
At that moment, the driver announced in a soft voice that he had arrived near Sang-Hyeon’s house.
As Sang-hyeon prepared to get off the train, packing his bag full of luggage, Kim Mi-so gently grabbed his shoulder.
“Just a moment!”
“yes?”
“Since you say the guild is burdensome, I will make a personal proposal. I will soon form a free team.”
“Is there an issue?”
“Yes. I’m planning on exploring a gate soon. It’s a gate with a 4-person limit and level 120 or lower.”
“Oh.”
“I have a wider network than you might think. I also enjoy challenging things. Would you like to go with me? I’ll make sure to bring enough research materials.”
“I’m welcome. It would be better if I could know which gate it is before I go.”
In his previous life, Sang-Hyeon had studied quite a few gates.
If the dungeon was a fixed dungeon, the gate was closer to a mobile dungeon.
The entrances and exits change arbitrarily, and the destinations connected to internal passageways change.
Dungeons are usually known for a long time, starting with the internal map, so there is a lot of information about them.
But the gate is different.
Since they appear suddenly, they are often unidentified gates. No one knows what is inside until they go in.
It was the same as the dungeon in that the interior was completely reset when the raid was completed.
Because of the nature of the place being full of surprises, there were many more benefits when you were successful in exploring and conquering the inside.
A representative example is the special privilege of the first attack, the so-called first-time privilege.
If you succeed in conquering the gate for the first time, you will definitely be able to obtain a high-quality artifact. The same goes for the magic stone.
It is likely that this is the reason why skilled people like Kim Mi-so enjoy challenges.
It was Sang-Hyeon who had observed that Kim Mi-So was completely unaffected by the Black Wolf’s roar in the quest dungeon earlier.
It was clear that she was carrying an expensive artifact. Of course, the source was probably the Gate. Her level was still too low to say that she had obtained it from a dungeon.
“So you agree?”
“Yes. Just let me know in advance.”
“Oh! We haven’t even exchanged phone numbers yet! Tell me quickly, before I forget.”
On her smartphone, which she suddenly held out, was a small photo of a man’s urn placed in a columbarium, along with flowers.
“Oh no, come to your senses. I’m sorry. I forgot to change the home screen. Just press the number!”
Although she changed the subject and pretended it wasn’t a big deal, it seemed like she had her own story.
There must be a player who doesn’t have a story, but I didn’t want to ask questions, so I just kept quiet and pressed the number.
And after completing the confirmation procedure of making a phone call to Sang-Hyeon, the exchange of numbers was completed.
‘Kim Mi-so… … .’
A master archer known as the Archer of Slaughter, who later becomes a named player.
A person who belongs to the Eden Guild, the top guild in the country, and whose father is the president of the guild’s main sponsor company.
I planned to be close and friendly with her in the future. I thought it would be of great help to me.
Of course, if you cross the line using friendship as an excuse, then even if it’s not Kim Mi-so but her father who comes, the relationship will end.
On the way back home after parting ways with Kim Mi-so, Sang-hyeon was amazed at how different he was today than he was in the past.
At that time, my growth was slow, and a relationship with a named player was something I could only dream of.
The world we lived in was different from the beginning.
Even if I had the opportunity to work with them, it would only be in a supporting role from afar.
Or maybe it was just a last-minute seat in a battle involving hundreds of people.
But now, he is receiving a lot of attention from Named. So much so that he has promised to form a team next time.
This is something that would never have happened if his skills had not been recognized.
“I made a lot of money today, so I’ll try buying some artifacts. I’ll also change where I buy them.”
Player Town.
A residential area, also known as the Players’ Village, equipped with numerous security facilities and training facilities.
The cheapest place had a deposit of 100 million won and monthly rent of 5 million won, but it was not a burden to Sang-Hyeon right now.
“Let’s get moving tomorrow.”
There was no need to think long.
* * *
“You made a good contract. As you know, the Jamsil Station area has a quest area, so it’s a place that players prefer.”
“That’s right. That’s why I became interested in Jamsil Station Player Town.”
“The property just came up for sale yesterday, and luckily there weren’t as many inquiries as usual yesterday. Hahaha.”
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The next day, Sang-Hyeon signed a contract to move into the Jamsil Station Player Town without hesitation.
There were no variables as the expected deposit and monthly rent were the same.
Since there was nothing worth bringing from my previous home, I had to call in a company to dispose of or sell everything.
If he had a family, he would have taken a family photo with memories, but that was not relevant to Sang-hyeon, who was an orphan.
So, I was able to bury the past in my old house with a light heart and make a fresh start.
All I needed right away was a bed, so I bought one from a furniture store near town with immediate delivery and finished my morning shopping.
“Okay, let’s go! Take care and if you have any problems or concerns about the house, please call me!”
The broker, who had finished his guidance, left Sang-Hyeon’s house in a hurry.
Judging from the fact that my smartphone kept ringing, it seemed like there were endless inquiries about moving in.
‘I was lucky.’
Maybe it was thanks to the goddess of luck. I felt really lucky to find an empty house, and my mood also got better.
Chorus!
When Sang-Hyeon opened the curtains, the entire town came into view at a glance.
Because it is located on the 35th floor, you can see all the way to Jamsil Station, not to mention Lotte Tower.
“If someone saw this, they would think it was a sports car showroom.”
Sang-Hyeon looked at another building facing south, not the ‘Bronze Building’ where he lived.
As you go south, the names of the artifacts change to Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond, just like the artifact grades.
Deposits and monthly rents also skyrocketed exponentially, and the gap between the rich and the poor was enormous.
For example, in the case of Diamond Dong, the minimum deposit was 10 billion won, and the monthly rent was a whopping 100 million won.
Who lives in a place like that?
The evidence was the hundreds of sports cars lined up in the ground-level parking lot to the south. It was packed to the brim.
“As a player, I must earn money as well as power and fame. I will definitely become the best. Definitely.”
Sang-Hyeon clenched his fists.
Just looking at the many sports cars outside the window was a huge motivation.
It’s not that I envy luxury.
All he longed for was the power, fame, and wealth to be able to live in luxury without any shame.
And just as the players looked up to and feared Kim Mi-so, he also hoped to reach that level.
The best, and number one!
In this life that I have returned to, I intend to achieve that goal. Sang-Hyeon’s goal was simple, clear, and firm.
* * *
While Sang-Hyeon was looking out the window, lost in deep thought.
Kim Mi-so was enjoying tea time with a man in her office. It was Jo Jin-ho of the Eden Guild.
A player with a high internal ranking and perfect swordsmanship, who is called the 3rd option for the Eden Guild.
Jo Jin-ho’s player level was a whopping 450. It was incomparable to Sang-hyeon’s level 27.
“Who are you calling?”
“Mr. Shin Sang-hyun.”
“I’m really into it, I’m really into it. You said there was a player who could hold his stiffness longer than me?”
“That’s right. Now, you too, Oppa, will have to be very alert. Your swordsmanship is even better than I thought.”
“What a world this is. Am I supposed to be compared to a level 27 inspector?”
Jo Jin-ho stroked his chin.
He turned thirty-five this year, and his bushy beard made him look older than necessary.
Kim Mi-so, who I met right away, is twenty-five years old, but when I go out, I see her as father and daughter.
It was a fantastic collaboration of Jo Jin-ho’s old age and Kim Mi-so’s youthful looks.
“Scout?”
“He refused. I think he’s thinking of forming a one-person guild.”
“What a cheeky guy. There’s no place like our country where guild influence is as strong.”
“In the end, that breath isn’t as important as skill.”
“That’s true. Anyway, are you going to approach Shin Sang-hyun with a long-term plan?”
“Yes. If I use my connections and power to seduce you, even Sang-Hyeon will have a hard time resisting.”
“Just like when I joined this guild?”
“That’s right. It’s a seduction technique I learned from my dad.”
Kim Mi-so’s eyes shone sharply. Jo Jin-ho could tell from her eyes that he could guess her intentions and plans.
Toooo-.
Kim Mi-so called Sang-hyeon with a rough connection sound. It was a dry connection without any coloring or anything.
Sang-Hyeon answered the phone.
“Yes. I picked up the phone.”
“Yes. Is that a gate gun?”
“Do you have any internal data?”
“All right.”
As soon as the call ended, the attached file and map that came via text contained a place that was familiar to Sang-Hyeon.
‘Here… … isn’t this the place where many players were eaten in a previous life? The boss monsters here are really difficult.’
Difficulty is synonymous with significant reward.
So it was a place that piqued my curiosity. Above all, it was also a gate that Sang-Hyeon knew very well.
However, in the previous life, many named players lost their lives while exploring, so it was also called the Chunui Station Graveyard. It is by no means an easy place.
‘But once you succeed in conquering the area, you’ll definitely get a unique grade artifact specialized for each job group.’
Since Sang-Hyeon knew everything about the Chunui Station Gate compensation, Kim Mi-So’s proposal really appealed to him.
If it’s a unique grade artifact greatsword, it won’t be comparable to the regular greatsword you’re using now.
Artifacts with an average transaction price of over 25 billion won are definitely worth it. Enough to feel the thrill of money.
‘And above all, there’s that mid-boss monster… … .’
A smile appeared on Sang-Hyeon’s lips as he looked at the internal navigation information.
[Mid-Boss Cerberus of Hell]
The goalkeeper was the one who was perfect for countering the special effects of dog and wolf time, which anyone could see.