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Episode 345 – No Paying, Right? (4)
Lee Gyeong-bok decided to hunt pirates, but he didn't rush straight into battle. He was confident he could win even if he fought without thinking.
'That's not the fun of this game.'
The broadcast was strictly advertising-oriented. It had to be content that showcased the fun of gaming.
"The opponent is a three-star Sharktail. Fortunately, its number of openings is relatively small compared to its class."
While the ship was stopped for a moment, Park Joo-ho checked the information about the pirate ship.
-It's true that among the 3 stars, there are few cannons;;
-But it's still more than you all combined, right?
-Huh? It's not too late!
-It's a bit tough when you see it in person lol
-Godple is good at it, but this is also a naval battle.
-ㅇㅇ If it's 3 stars, it can withstand even if two people attack first
-Imariya, you can't ignore the performance difference
Some viewers didn't hide their concerns. Everyone knew Lee Kyung-bok's skills, but this was purely a naval battle.
The performance of the sailing ship had to have a greater impact than the individual's physical ability.
"Of course, there's a performance difference. But it's not a huge disadvantage."
Lee Kyung-bok smiled at those viewers.
“Basically, we have the initiative, and if we can take advantage of the 2-on-1 situation, we can win.”
That wasn't the only reason he stepped forward with confidence.
“And one more thing, I found something that I can use.”
“What else is there?”
Park Joo-ho, of course, and the viewers were puzzled. As the chat window filled with question marks, Lee Kyung-bok explained the plan.
“If that’s the case… I guess it won’t be difficult for me either. Touch control alone is enough.”
-Is this possible?
-Oh my gosh, how on earth do you come up with such thoughts?
-Are you sure this kind of operation has a high chance of success?
-Black Navy tactical suit lol
After hearing that explanation, both Park Joo-ho and the viewers felt less worried.
“Okay, let’s go then.”
Lee Kyung-bok smiled brightly at him and clapped his hands.
* * *
A skull flag fluttering under a clear sky.
The pirates leisurely cast their fishing rods out to sea and waited for a bite.
But that peace did not last long.
"huh?"
The pirates, who had raised their heads at the sound of a crash, flung themselves forward in shock. A beat later, a deafening bang accompanied the impact of the shells on the ship's hull.
“Raid! It’s an attack!”
The pirates were surprised, but quickly prepared to respond. They frowned and checked the direction from which the shells had come.
“I’ll make you fish food!”
What was there was a small sailing ship, a one-star Sharktail, comparable to a pirate ship.
The pirates immediately returned fire, their guns blazing with a continuous barrage of explosive sounds.
However, the sailboat's master, Park Joo-ho, had already set a course and escaped the barrage. Because his Sharktail was designed for speed, he was able to evade quickly despite being only a one-star ship.
“You’re trying to run away now?”
“Ha! An open gate cannot be closed without a price!”
The pirates immediately began pursuit. Even though they were both Sharktails, the pirate ships had superior performance.
The distance between the two ships quickly narrowed.
“Don’t even waste money on shells! Just take them in!”
“Hey hey! Captain!”
As the pirate captain gave an order with a loud laugh, the pirates responded with laughter.
If I rammed the player with the ramrod attached to his body, he wouldn't be able to move. If I could just eliminate the remaining remnants in close combat, victory was certain.
All the pirates thought so, until suddenly they heard screams from the other side.
“Hey, Captain!”
The urgent sound of metal caused their eyes to roll back. The pirates were immediately stunned by the sight before them.
“What is this?!”
“Where on earth…!?”
A sailing ship suddenly appeared in the sea where there had been nothing until just a moment ago.
For pirates, it was a spectre to behold. But it wasn't a ghost ship.
That ship was none other than the Turtle Rock that Lee Gyeong-bok was on.
“Shoot, shoot!”
The pirate captain was flustered, but immediately gave orders. He didn't know why, but the priority was to run the ship aground.
It was a moment when the pirates were about to feel relieved by the ensuing saturation.
“What is this!?”
The turtle rock, making a sharp turn, narrowly escaped the net, creating waves. Even more surprising was that its speed actually increased in that situation.
“Choo, it’s a collision!”
“Waaaaaaaaaah!”
And the ship was heading straight for the pirate ship. Before the cannons could even reload, Turtle Rock's ram sank into the side of the sailing ship.
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The ship's hull rocked violently with a loud crash. The pirates, a beat too late to react, were hurled into the sea.
-The pirates were surprised, right?
-Wow lol this is really happening lol
-Using the safe waters as stealth was a really great idea lol
-This is the perfect peekaboo, Imari.
-Crazyㅋㅋㅋ Peekaboo ㅇㅈㄹㅋㅋㅋ
Lee Kyung-bok's plan was an ambush. Park Joo-ho would provoke the pirate ship, luring it to the edge of the "safe waters," and Lee Kyung-bok would launch a surprise attack to subdue the pirate ship.
It was a ploy to use a system that made players invisible to NPC pirates within the safe zone.
-Let's go for a close combat!
-The performance difference disappears right away lol
-Now who is the pirate?
-Really ㅋㅋ Anyone can see that it's Gotple who's trying to plunder ㅋㅋㅋ
-Information) In fact, England's Francis Drake was a naval officer and a pirate.
-Frances Drake lol
-You again, England?
Viewers laughed as they watched the sailors board the pirate ship with hooks. Lee Kyung-bok was one of them.
“Hey, Captain! They’re coming!”
“If you know, cut the rope! You idiots!”
A shout was heard from the deck. But the pirates couldn't carry out the order. Another shell flew, accompanied by a crackling sound.
“Captain! They’re firing again!”
“Are you going to fight back!?”
“Kwaaaaak!”
“Damn it! It’s a gun! Get down!”
Park Joo-ho's well-timed countermeasures caught the pirates off guard. On one side, cannonballs were fired, while on the other, sailors fired counterfire at the pirates attempting to cut the hooks.
“Fuck…!”
The pirate captain was at a loss as to what to do about the situation. But his judgment was swift.
"Take care of the ones coming up first! Those Navy guys won't fire on our side! The shelling will stop in no time!"
At his decision, the pirates laid down their cannons and drew their weapons. Soon, a hand-to-hand fight broke out on the deck with the sailors who had come aboard.
Among them, Lee Gyeong-bok was bound to stand out.
“Just because the ship is good doesn’t mean the sailors are good either.”
As befitting the ship's size, the number of pirates on deck was also large. However, to Lee Gyeong-bok, numbers weren't what mattered.
He easily defeated the pirates who rushed at him with the 'cutlass', a sword given to the navy as a basic weapon.
-5252, this time you're aiming for the only ocean sword!
-Ah haha bring me the pirate sword quickly
-Eagle eyes, right?
-You trusted the sailing ship's performance, but ended up being beaten by human performance?
-The only class naval officer lol
-This is really cool lol
-Catch the captain and play the game.
Lee Kyung-bok was strolling through the chaos, seemingly taking a leisurely stroll. A sudden sense of threat made him turn.
Immediately a single gunshot rang out.
The pirate captain fired a pistol at Lee Gyeong-bok. The man collapsed beyond the gun's muzzle.
But the pirate captain couldn't laugh.
“W-That’s ridiculous…!”
The one who fell was one of the pirates.
-You're surprised, Miss ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Godful's rope action is the best in the world!
-Pirate Captain Shack lol, were you comfortable?
-Tsk tsk You should have watched Pertube before
-It's a god-like skill to dodge shots from close range, but it's so far away lol
Behind him, Lee Gyeong-bok leisurely let go of the grappling hook he had been holding. In a split second, he pulled the pirate in, using him as a shield.
"These guns take quite a while to load, don't they? Good pirates, if you're not sure, save yours."
Lee Kyung-bok spoke with a bright smile. As laughter spread through the chat window, the pirate captain dropped his gun and charged.
"Well, being a captain doesn't make much of a difference. His posture is also sloppy. Perhaps it'll be different as his rank increases?"
“You bastard! Shut up!”
The captain's swordsmanship was better than that of a regular pirate, but not quite good enough. While it would certainly be threatening enough for the average player, he'd just been chosen for the wrong opponent.
The moment the sound of the steel clashed with the blade, the captain's sword soared into the air like a magnet.
Before the captain's eyes could even widen, Lee Gyeong-bok's sword moved first.
"Oh, that's right. Everyone, Age of Oceans is recommended for ages 15 and up. Don't worry, there won't be any scenes that are too violent."
He struck the neck, but the blade failed to penetrate. Instead, the pirate captain fell backward.
“Ha, surrender! I surrender!”
“Please save me!”
With that, a series of gunshots were heard. With the captain dead, the other pirates had thrown down their weapons and surrendered.
[Victory in close combat!]
Then a message appeared before my eyes. The chat window filled with sighs.
-Isn't it too neat?
-Wow lol this is really winning
-Ah haha 2+1 is 3?!
-Besides, it's not a cannon battle, it's a close combat lol
-Aren't you just gulping down the loot?
-You were planning to suck out every last bit of me, like a black company, right?
-Mmm! Very juicy!
Unlike cannon battles where the damage to ships was relatively severe, victory in close combat could yield greater rewards.
Soon the screen flickered and Park Joo-ho appeared on the deck.
“Good job.”
“This is all I can say.”
When Lee Kyung-bok responded nonchalantly, Park Joo-ho burst out laughing. Then, with a movement of his hand, a loot window appeared.
“Oh? Is this boat ours too?”
"I think so. Aside from some damage to the hull, it's intact. All the cargo has arrived."
-Whatchamacallit 3 star shocker lol
-Wow lol he's destroying a 3 star sailing ship lol
-Is this the perfect no-pay game?
-Ah haha why are you paying money to make a boat haha
-Right? If you just go out, won't you end up with a full stomach?
-You don't buy things you don't need, that's common sense, right?
The list of loot included a sailing ship. But there was one problem.
"I can't accept this. It looks like the captain is absolutely necessary."
“Really? Can’t you leave it to an NPC?”
“Towing a sailing ship requires a high degree of speed.”
There were three sailing ships, but the fleet's captains were only Lee Gyeong-bok and Park Joo-ho. Of course, the solution wasn't difficult.
-I think it would be okay if the fleet commander Godple got a 3-star and the manager got a 2-star?
-Yeah, I think you can just drag the 1-star Shackle along.
-Don't throw it away! Just sell it at the trading port!
Park Joo-ho expressed the same opinion, though he didn't see the chat window. However, Lee Kyung-bok shook his head.
“No, you ride the 3-star.”
"I?"
Everyone was bewildered by this, but Lee Gyeong-bok also had a reason.
"I think Turtle Rock is more strategically useful. Speed can be compensated for with control."
-Oh lol that's right lol
-There's no need for a zero-back sailboat to have a shock tail, right?
-Turtle Rock is good for sea level drifting, lol
-Godple's 2-star is not 2-star, it's Imari.
-Since the manager uses touch controls, I think performance is important lol
The viewers, as well as Park Joo-ho, were convinced by the explanation.
"Okay. Then I guess we don't need to move the cargo separately. There's also something called a pirate flag. This can be exchanged for bounty at the port."
“Oh, I feel like it’s basic compensation.”
“Right. And… um?”
Park Joo-ho furrowed his brow slightly. He wondered why, but a window appeared before Lee Kyung-bok.
[egg]
[Hatching – 06:00:00]
As the name suggests, it was a round egg.
When Lee Kyung-bok turned around in surprise, Park Joo-ho said.
"Well, looking at the detailed description, it seems like it's an item that can be used to obtain a pet. It seems like it'll hatch if you wait. I'm lucky."
-You're saying that the egg will appear right on the first pirate hunt?
-Kya haha, you look like a perfect lucky
-Really lol, is your vocals crazy?
-Huh!? First, press hatch!
-It's better than nothing, even though it only gives you a random free pet.
-It was a stroke of genius to deal with it in close combat lol
-Really lol if you deal with it with a cannon, the egg will break and not come out
The viewers were also satisfied with it.
Lee Kyung-bok nodded at the energy he felt from the egg.
'I thought I'd get something, so this is it.'
The source of the aura felt on the pirate ship was clearly this egg. However, viewers were mistaken.
'It seems like only the egg creation is random?'
Unlike previous gachas, the aura felt from the eggs was consistent. Perhaps viewers felt it was random because eggs weren't found on every pirate ship.
The egg itself seemed to have decided what would hatch.
“Let’s try hatching it first.”
Lee Kyung-bok lightly pressed the hatching button. With that, the timer began to tick.
“The rest is sorted out.”
“Okay, then we’ll find out what comes out of the egg later and then we’ll go.”
Lee Gyeong-bok clapped his hands lightly and set course again.
* * *
The two men who arrived at the trading port divided up their roles.
“Then I’ll go sell the loot and local specialties.”
“Oh, see you at the shipyard.”
Park Joo-ho headed to the trading post, while Lee Gyeong-bok headed to the shipyard. Their newly acquired three-star sailing ship needed repairs.
“Wow, the repair costs are quite high?”
Lee Kyung-bok's eyes opened wide.
There didn't seem to be any major issues on the outside, but it was quite expensive, wasn't it?
-Isn't this a bowl?
-5252, Are you trying to play catch-up with the Black Navy? LOL!
-So you're saying you're going to take a look around first?
-What kind of Yongsan is this? LOL
-???: How much did you find out?
-???: Would you like to greet a guest?
-Baepal, following Yongpal. ㅎㄷㄷ
Viewers playfully chatted. Of course, they weren't just making excuses.
-Oh, lol. It's expensive because it's 3 stars!
-It's similar to how a good car costs a lot to maintain lol
-This is why I don't buy a boat!
-Ah haha it's not that I can't buy it because I don't have money
The reason was the class of the captured pirate ship. Lee Gyeong-bok secretly checked the funds he had.
“First, I’ll sell the one-star sailing ship.”
Lee Kyung-bok originally sold the Sharktail that Park Joo-ho had been riding. Meanwhile, the transaction concluded at the trading post, and a profit was received.
“Oh? The difference was bigger than I thought.”
The number of digits in his holdings suddenly changed. The situation made Lee Kyung-bok and the viewers laugh involuntarily.
-Oh my gosh lol I bought it at a 60% discount so of course it's big lol
-Right, lol. It's actually profitable to sell it cheaper than the regular price.
-They say to buy at the knee and sell at the shoulder, but this guy buys at the toe and sells anywhere lol
-Shoulder cut here too?
-Is that your shoulder? LOL
-Is this the perfect bargain? Is this what I thought bargaining was like?
-Ah haha trading is so easy (or not)
Everyone was enjoying the abundance of capital.
[Received a reward for subduing the pirate group 'Silver Crook'!]
[The 'Purple' Fleet's reputation rises!]
Everyone's attention was drawn to the new notification message.
“Ah, so this is the system.”
It was clear that Park Joo-ho had also dealt with the pirate flag. Through that message, Lee Kyung-bok was able to understand the game's system.
“You don’t gain fame right away by killing pirate ships. You have to report the loot.”
-Oh, that's it lol
-Well, who would know on the sea? Lol
-The pirate shack's name was Silver Crook?
-It's a real mess lol
-Really lol It has to be at least a crook to be vibrating
-So there are tiers for pirates too?
While the viewers were joking, Lee Kyung-bok finished the repairs. Soon, the shipyard owner spoke to him.
"I heard you're known for your efforts to maintain order at sea. But you'd better be careful."
"yes?"
"Pirates have ears, too, so they'll see you as a thorn in their side. If you have the means, why not modify your sailing ship for safety's sake?"
Soon, as he'd said, a new item, "Modification," was unlocked. Lee Kyung-bok was able to grasp the situation immediately.
"As your reputation rises, more features are unlocked. Well, it seems like they're basically performance enhancements, but they're also quite expensive."
-You're pretending to be worried about that guy while you're selling him?
-Really lol If you're worried, just do it for free
-Ah haha I'll remodel it for you so give me money
-Worry (paid)
-Black Shipyard lol
-The name of the game is Age of Black, right?
-It was a dark age, wasn't it?
While Lee Kyung-bok and the viewers were looking at the items to be remodeled, Park Joo-ho returned.
“I’m here.”
“Oh, you’re here. I’m looking at the remodeling right now, so you should take a look.”
Park Joo-ho also looked through the items. He quickly rolled his eyes and opened his mouth.
"Looking at it, it seems like it's cheaper to buy the necessary materials and entrust them to you than to just pay for everything. It might be a bit of a hassle, though… huh?"
"why?"
When Park Joo-ho hesitated, Lee Gyeong-bok asked. In front of him was a list of materials used in ship modification.
“Where did you get this?”
Park Joo-ho's pupils shook.
Lee Kyung-bok turned his eyes to the tip of his outstretched hand.
[Sea Serpent's Scales (SSR)]
It was an item received as a defensive reward during the bombardment tutorial. Park Joo-ho, who had been waiting for the broadcast, couldn't help but feel unfamiliar with it.
But that wasn't the only reason Park Joo-ho was flustered.
"Is this some kind of bug? Or did the developers add it separately?"
To Park Joo-ho, this item was something that should not exist.
If the developer had declared that the game would be played without paying or receiving any special benefits, it could have been a problem.
Unlike him, whose heart was burning, Lee Gyeong-bok looked at him blankly and answered.
“Did you get that during the tutorial?”
“A tutor…?”
It was an explanation that Park Joo-ho couldn't understand. Viewers who knew the situation couldn't help but laugh at his bewildered expression.
-I'm confused because the manager is a real person lol
-Oh, right ㅋㅋ I don't know, Mr. Funnier ㅋㅋㅋ
-Pop-up error! Pop-up error!
-Ah haha it's not in the data!
-Manager, you put in so much King Ganmi lol
Park Joo-ho also understood the situation after Lee Kyung-bok's explanation.
“I got it… well, I guess you can do it.”
"I got it for free anyway, so let's use it to modify it and go. I can just go straight to Story Miller."
"As you wish. As you can see, this material significantly increases durability. Normally, materials have a penalty of reduced speed due to their increased weight, but this one doesn't have that."
“Oh… SSR is really different.”
The chat window quickly popped up at Lee Kyung-bok's exclamation.
-It's just going to end with 'oh', right?
-What's the reaction to this material that payers are desperately trying to obtain?
-The best part is that there's no real penalty, but f*ck
-???: If they give you something during a tutorial, doesn't everyone have one?
-Kingban people can't do perfect tutorials!
-Modify it with ship armor
-Really lol Normal bombardment is like child's play lol
The majority of viewers agreed on the glove modification. However, Lee Kyung-bok didn't make a decision right away.
He rolled his eyes for a moment, then moved his hand.
"Gloves aren't a bad choice, either. Actually, you just need to avoid the shelling."
Question marks appeared in the chat window as he continued speaking. Park Joo-ho's eyes widened, but he didn't interrupt.
"Rather than that, when I looked at it during the repairs this time, the spur was completely damaged. I wonder if I could make a spur with these scales and use it multiple times."
The ram was an offensive device mounted on the front of a ship. Its role was to inflict damage and even partial penetration on the enemy's hull, preventing them from escaping.
-You're using these good scales for the sword?
-Is the upgrade of the shock absorber advantageous in close combat?
-No;; This is something pirates usually do
-It's not even a slap, it's a turtle rock with a sashimi scale spur ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
Viewers were momentarily taken aback by his decision, but soon accepted it.
-This guy really has a black navy tech look lol
-This, this, I've had a taste of the thrill of close combat!
-You bastard! I'm going to eat everything!
-???: Hehehe! You can't run away!
-The Navy plunders pirates, isn't that common sense?
-Is there still no Korean who doesn't have perfect common sense?
-That streamer and that custom lol
What they want to see is not the classic royal road, the 'Royal Road', but Lee Kyung-bok's own path.
It was the 'Perfect Road'.