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13
The artifact meal was over in an instant. It was a meal of blue jelly that resembled the color of the Cheongwolseok.
It had a refreshing taste and a strong minty flavor, but compared to mint chocolate or cucumber soup, it was edible without any resistance.
According to the absorption rate of the Platinum grade artifact of 40%, 40 mana, 40 stamina, and 20 luck were inherited.
In addition, the special effects of dog and wolf time were absorbed throughout the body.
Now in the moonlit dungeon, dog and wolf type monsters will not be able to exert any real power against you.
Of course, it would be difficult to be a master of all trades because there are so many different types of monsters, but it was still a solid option.
As Sang-Hyeon came out of the quest dungeon, the players surrounding him all cheered.
“Wow! Did you really solo play?”
“A level 17 person doing a level 100 quest? That’s absolutely crazy. You’re saying that it wasn’t unfounded confidence?”
“I’m jealous… … What kind of ability is that?”
“Something feels strange. Isn’t it that Kim Mi-so is setting the table and lying that Shin Sang-hyun did it?”
“Hey, is Kim Mi-so the kind of person who would do that? How many times has Kim Mi-so ruined a player’s career?”
“Hey… … The person involved is here? Aren’t you speaking too loudly? Haha.”
“Ahh! Sorry. I was just too excited… … .”
Even though Sang-Hyeon came out and hadn’t said a word, the conversation was already in full swing.
Kim Mi-so, who came out first, had already finished making her primary comments about what she saw and felt.
She kept quiet about Sang-Hyeon’s abilities to arouse curiosity. It was her own consideration.
Instead, he strongly emphasized that Sang-Hyeon had dealt with all the situations that had occurred internally on his own.
What was most surprising was the association staff who had strongly discouraged Sang-Hyeon before and after he entered.
Kim Mi-so said.
“It would be good for you to get to know Mr. Shin Sang-hyun’s face and name well. I think he will be a valuable person in the future.”
“and……!”
That was enough.
The fact that Kim Mi-so only praised him without finding a single flaw means that she acknowledges him to that extent.
Kim Mi-so, who has been active in the Eden Guild’s scout department for a long time, has a broad perspective on players.
Level didn’t matter.
Because I have strong players from strong guilds by my side, my perspective on the level of skill and potential has broadened.
In her eyes, Sang-Hyeon was a man who deserved to receive much attention in the future.
“Excuse me! Mr. Shin Sang-hyun! Could you please give me your contact information?”
“I am Yoon Joo-han, the Scout Team Leader of the Guardian Guild! If it’s okay, I could have this business card… …!”
Although love calls poured in for Sang-Hyeon from all over, he paid no attention to them.
In fact, after fighting a fierce defensive battle, there was a part of me that desperately wanted to rest.
Anyway, it’s all word of mouth. Judging from the current situation, it seems like Kim Mi-so will spread it on her own.
“Mr. Smile.”
“yes?”
“Isn’t there a way to leave quietly?”
As Sang-Hyeon started to speak, Kim Mi-So answered while sweeping her long violet-colored hair down.
“I think I’d better get in my car and get out.”
It was just as Sang-Hyeon had expected. As expected, there was a good way for popular people to escape the hot public attention.
* * *
After a while, 500 million won was deposited to Sang-Hyeon in the name of the Players Association.
The recovery and verification of the by-products by the association’s porters was faster than Sang-Hyeon had expected.
“Is the settlement quick?”
“That’s right.”
“As you know, there are different levels of porters. There are quite a few porters who reside in the quest area who are player porters.”
“Well, since I’m constantly given fixed jobs, I guess there’s no need to go around looking for player teams.”
Sang-Hyeon nodded.
There were more cases than you might think where players became non-combat porters who didn’t participate in battles. The same was true of Sang-Hyeon in his previous life.
Just because I was different from ordinary people, there was no need to live the life of a player right away.
Besides, there are many places that call porters here and there, as porters who are recognized as Class A or higher porters are considered porters.
They were popular because they could carry and move more than ordinary porters and could even serve as reserve combat personnel in times of emergency. Needless to say, they were paid well.
‘Even before the regression, 500 million won in one room wasn’t a common dividend to receive.’
Sang-Hyeon looked at the 500 million won stamped on his account and recalled old memories.
Although he had reached level 850, Sang-Hyeon always preferred team battles due to his inherent limitations.
When a group goes into a dungeon or gate raid, it costs a lot of money for maintenance and potions.
In addition, the distribution ratio varies depending on job characteristics and damage contribution, but Sang-Hyeon’s was not very good.
An experience like today’s was only possible when I conquered a level dungeon that no one else cared about.
So, I was deeply moved. At the same time, I realized how twisted my life had been from the start.
“Sir, please switch to secret mode.”
“all right.”
As soon as Kim Mi-so asked the driver, the soundproof curtain went up and the radio wave blocking inside was activated, creating an independent conversation space.
A sign indicating that service was not available in the area immediately appeared on the smartphone that Sang-Hyeon was looking at.
“Anything else to say?”
Sang-Hyeon pretended not to know and asked, but Sang-Hyeon, who was very perceptive, had already guessed.
What can a player who has a crush on you say? An expression of interest or a suggestion.
‘I’ve already made up my mind.’
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Sang-Hyeon knew that he would have this conversation someday, so he had already made up his mind.
If it’s an important conversation, a thoughtful answer is much better than an impulsive, spontaneous answer.
It was a life wisdom that I realized to my bones while living for the past 55 years. A life that relies only on sense and improvisation will eventually lead to a big accident.
“I’m not good at beating around the bush. Everyone hates it because they think they’re being fooled. So what if I get fooled again?”
‘You have a cool personality. Of course, it could be a calculated, highly sophisticated strategy.’
Sang-Hyeon’s first impression of Kim Mi-So was that she was curious, easygoing, and someone who enjoyed receiving attention.
Feeling like an ‘in-crowd’ person? It was the complete opposite feeling from myself, who had been living a thoroughly ‘out-of-crowd’ life.
“Shall we listen?”
“Have you ever thought about joining the Eden Guild? As you know, our guild has more support than you can imagine.”
“I know that. I heard it wasn’t called Eden for nothing.”
“Haha, that’s right! A player’s paradise! That’s what our guild and our sponsoring companies are aiming for! You got it!”
There was a hint of flirting from Kim Mi-so, who secretly tapped Sang-hyun on the shoulder.
But it was really awkward. It felt like the awkward acting of a rough woman who is not used to subtle appeals.
“I feel the need for a guild, but not right now.”
Sang-Hyeon said bluntly.
I said it exactly as I thought.
In fact, the Eden Guild was a guild that had good conditions for deciding to focus on growth within the country.
It was a place where a sense of belonging was firmly established and where each player was managed with care.
‘But I was sick of guild life in my previous life. I was a member of a guild until the day I returned.’
I’m just sick of it.
The feeling of belonging somewhere was a source of pride at first, but later it began to feel like a constraint.
‘I’d rather have a one-person guild. Officially, you’d be treated as a guild, and you wouldn’t have to worry about unnecessary scouting stories.’
It wasn’t confusing because my thoughts were well organized. The problem was explaining it to Kim Mi-so.
“There is a guild infrastructure that an individual can never overcome. I hope you will review it positively.”
“Actually, I think there are many ways. There are also ways such as signing a cooperation agreement with a guild.”
“Aha… …. So you’re thinking of a one-person guild? Then I can definitely understand your answer just now.”
Kim Mi-so, who was quick-witted, read Sang-hyeon’s mind right away. It was no surprise. In fact, there were many one-person guilds among the players.
In this way, depending on the need, they also operate by packaging it as a guild and its business.
Otherwise, I enjoy the freedom of a one-person guild and live as a freelancer.
‘Start with a one-person guild. Later, if you find someone you really like, recruit them to your guild.’
If you need a team, you can just expand the size of the guild. You just have to be able to think flexibly.
Anyway, Kim Mi-so has already expressed her intention to recruit him and has openly shown her interest and affection.
In that case, even if you don’t necessarily join a guild, you will be able to communicate sufficiently with the current relationship settings.
Enough time has passed.
“Now that enough time has passed, I’ll lift the transmission blocking. There doesn’t seem to be any particular concerns about wiretapping or tailing.”
Kim Mi-so turned off the radio blocking device.
Then, right away, she got a call. It was as if she had been waiting for it.
“Oh? Excuse me? I got a call from a reporter from The Player. Is it okay if I answer?”
“Can I get out of the car for a moment?”
“Haha, since we’re talking about Sang-Hyeon, wouldn’t it be better if he were by your side?”
“Oh, really?”
Sang-Hyeon’s eyes sparkled.
It was an expected picture, but I didn’t think they would have put a story about me in the newspaper already.
It seemed like Kim Mi-so’s unique way of liking to show off not only herself but also others in the media.
Beep.
She put the phone into speakerphone mode. Suddenly, Sang-Hyeon found himself listening to an interview about himself.
“We talk on the phone a lot these days, Reporter Park Jeong-min.”
“that’s right.”
‘What, information is that fast?’
As Sang-Hyeon, who was listening from the side, widened his eyes, Kim Mi-So briefly blocked his voice and spoke.
“He is a reporter who has a solid grasp of the news in the Seoul area. He has a wide network of connections, especially among porters.”
“Oh, is that so?”
Sang-Hyeon nodded.
It was probably a regular practice to pay information fees or meal expenses to the porter leaders and receive team information. It was nothing new.
The call continued again.
“Of all the players I’ve seen recently, he had the biggest gap between his level and his actual skill.”
“No, there isn’t. As you can see from the allowance payment details, Shin Sang-hyun received the entire amount.”
“I don’t need to lie to Reporter Park.”
The voice of a reporter who detected a scoop is heard. At the same time, Sang-hyun and Kim Mi-so’s eyes meet.
She gave him a wink. It was a look that asked if she could tell Park Jeong-min about Sang-hyeon.
Nod.
Sang-Hyeon agreed.
“He’s a special swordsman with unparalleled status-inducing abilities. You know about stiffness, right?”
“No. At least 4.4 seconds. I measured it with a stopwatch myself. It’s even better than our guild’s inspector, Jo Jin-ho.”
Park Jung-min’s startled voice and trembling emotions were transmitted to Sang-hyeon through the speaker.
At that moment.
Kim Mi-so’s smile lit a fire in Park Jeong-min’s heart as he was surprised.
“That’s why I want to tell you that our reporter Park got a scoop. Aren’t you starting to wonder what kind of person Mr. Shin Sang-hyun is?”