The Martial God who Regressed Back to Level 2 Novel

Chapter 23

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[Welcome to the Bronze League - Gangnam Area.]

[This mission is Defense.]

Sung JiHan, who had returned home, logged into the game while still wearing a suit.

"This time, is it a zombie mission?"

The mission is to survive until there are five teams left while blocking the zombies that come up to the top.

In the achievement quest window, the combo quest that couldn't be cleared last time was still there.

[Combo Quest - Origin of Zombies (1)]

Subdue 1,000 zombies alone.

Reward - Achievement Points 3,000

* When cleared, the quest continues to Origin of Zombies (2).

"It was impossible back then, but now I can easily clear it."

During the previous play, Sung JiHan was in a state of low level and powerlessness, but now his abilities have greatly improved and he has obtained another unique stat force.

With this much power, he could easily wipe out the zombies below the tower alone.

He also prepared items that are perfect for this map.

"Inventory."

Sung JiHan opened his inventory and summoned the weapon inside.

In his right hand, a large sword the size of a person appeared.

Extraterrestrial relic - Urk Shrine's True Sword (C-rank)

A sword used by the Urk Shrine when offering sacrifices to the gods.

It is excellent at cutting through living beings.

When the divine power reaches 10.

"From now on, you can only absorb divine power from relics of C-rank or higher."

Receiving this message, Sung JiHan purchased the item for testing purposes.

"Will absorbing divine power from extraterrestrial relics increase my force?"

A unique stat force that combines divine power and magic power.

To see if absorbing divine power would also increase his force, Sung JiHan emptied his GP and purchased a C-rank weapon.

"It's quite big."

Even though it's C-rank, the price wasn't that expensive.

The Urk Shrine's True Sword was too big and heavy for humans to use.

A true sword that many warrior classes ignored for a reason.

Swish. Swish.

"It's usable."

But when such a weapon came into Sung JiHan's hands, it rotated lightly like a wooden stick.

Since power is linked to force, it became even stronger, making this possible.

"Now that I'm prepared, I want to go down right away, but..."

The defense map starts when all the team members are summoned.

While waiting for the rest of the team members, Sung JiHan turned on the BattleTube broadcast.

-Oh? Sung JiHan started the game.

-You started playing right after coming back from the auction house? You're wearing a suit.

-Kingsman ㄷㄷㄷㄷ

-That's how that human is. He used to play games in sweatpants.

Viewers started coming in as soon as the broadcast started.

Perhaps because the auction of the Sword King ended not long ago.

It had been a while since the broadcast started. More people were joining than expected.

Since the game hadn't started yet, the chat window was unblocked.

Sung JiHan looked around and assessed the atmosphere.

-It's a zombie map, right?

-The power revealed at the auction house... Will it be shown here too?

-This is Scout Kim JinHwan who greeted you earlier. I was really impressed by the psychic power you showed today. I'm sorry we couldn't talk for long earlier. Can you open your private messages?

"The atmosphere isn't bad."

Although there were many chats that seemed to be written by scouts.

If this were a past life, the chat window would have been flooded with pro-Japanese comments at this time, but the atmosphere was quite good.

- Good luck, Sung JiHan! Take-chan, I'm ready to support you. Just send me a message...!

- You f***ing coward.

- Stop pretending to be cute, you f***ing b****!

- Korean people use such harsh language. Hmph.

Although TakeDa's chat was annoying,

most people quickly moved on from it, probably because so many people were chatting.

- How did you tear up the business card earlier?

- What kind of ability is that? Any guesses?

- I don't know.

- Is it some kind of telekinesis?

The ability that Sung JiHan showcased was what most viewers were curious about.

Even though it was just a performance of tearing up a business card, it was a power beyond the norm within the BattleNet class.

Not only regular viewers, but also scouts were keeping an eye on Sung JiHan.

"I should place a bet by now."

Sung JiHan checked the channel's subscribers.

Over 12,000 people.

Perhaps because of the exclusive coverage during the auction, the number of subscribers had increased by more than 4,000 compared to before.

As a result, one achievement quest had been cleared.

[The channel's subscribers have exceeded 10,000.]

[General achievement, 'Recruit Subscribers (1)' has been cleared.]

[Obtained 1,000 achievement points as a reward.]

"It won't be easy to increase subscribers from now on."

Until now, Sung JiHan had been at the center of attention due to the incident, so the number of subscribers had increased rapidly as a side effect...

Sung JiHan was basically a bronze player.

He was the lowest-ranked player who was overlooked by the world's attention.

Of course, Sung JiHan had exceptional potential, so he could quickly increase his subscribers by going to a higher league...

"Instead of waiting idly for that, I'll do as much as I can here."

Sung JiHan decided to take advantage of the current situation where he was attracting a lot of aggro.

"Hello, everyone."

He casually greeted while looking at the chat.

- Oh, Sung JiHan is reading the chat!

- Maybe he's not starting the game right now?

- Hello!

- Hi~~

"After looking through the chat, it seems like many of you are curious about my abilities."

- F***ing show it.

- Show your status window.

- Sung JiHan~♡♥ Take-chan, if you show your status window, I might want to support you even more...

- Why is that Japanese guy so good at typing Korean backwards?

- I'll also support with 10,000 GP!

Many people said they would support with GP if he showed his status window, but Sung JiHan calmly brushed it off.

Instead...

"I won't be showing my status window... I'm sorry."

- Ugh.

- Kim SaeNu.

- Show it, show it, show it, show it, show it, show it, show it, show it, show it, show it.

- Fire, fire, fire, fire, fire, fire, fire, fire, fire, fire.

After carefully considering the enthusiastic support, Sung JiHan extended his index finger and said,

"But I'll make a condition. I'll show it when I reach 200,000 subscribers."

- Is that a joke?

- So you won't do it.

- Just do it!

- Sung JiHan... ♡♥ I'll donate 10,000 GP, so please just show it a little bit!!! ^_^

The public opinion is becoming increasingly hostile due to the story of having 200,000 subscribers.

Sung JiHan, after thinking carefully, had a satisfied expression and said, "Then, in addition to that, what if I can't get first place in any future BattleNet games?"

-????

-????????

While the viewers were throwing hooks in the midst of brain freezes, Sung JiHan confidently declared, "I will definitely reveal my status window at that time. Agreed?"

From now on, if Sung JiHan fails to get first place in every game, he will reveal his status window at that time.

The chat window was filled with laughter.

-Hahaha, not even a winning streak, but first place? Hahaha

-Who even has the name of first place? Hahaha

-Using empty words to gain attention... This is quite something hahaha

-There's no evidence that he has ever gotten first place

First place in BattleNet.

Even for exceptional players, it was something that couldn't be easily guaranteed.

While winning the game itself often relied more on skill than luck, getting first place required luck as well.

-Are you going to cry right after saying that and then meeting a troll?

-For real, hahaha

-This game is also a team game, so you'll meet one right away

Flash! Flash!

As Sung JiHan's declaration was being chewed on as gossip.

Players who would become Sung JiHan's teammates in the defense map started to reveal themselves one by one.

"Hello~!!!! Nice to meet you~ everyone! I'm BJ Geumha. Today, we're going to explore the abyss together! The broadcast started a bit late today, because I was looking at the auction house... Oh... Sung, Sung JiHan-nim!?"

As a warrior class, BJ Geumha, who Sung JiHan had met in survival, appeared.

"Keung... Su, Sung JiHan...."

As a mage class, Kim Gyuhyuk, who had been defeated by Sung JiHan in the defense map, appeared.

"..."

As an archer class.

Thump. Thump.

A foreign man with a long beard appeared, juggling a soccer ball without saying a word.

-???

-Is this for real?

After that, the chat exploded.

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-Today, we're witnessing a legend hahaha

-The gathering of the top three liars in Gangnam League hahaha

-Where are you trying to get first place again! Ugh!!!

-There's no way! Aaahhh!!!

-This is what K-BattleNet is all about!

Did BattleNet implement justice in order to break Sung JiHan's arrogant declaration?

The appearance of the players summoned as Sung JiHan's teammates was nothing short of spectacular.

The so-called top three liars of the Bronze League in Gangnam.

The man who became famous, BJ Geumha.

The magician with fluctuating strength, Kim Gyuhyuk.

And...

-The. God. Of. Defense.

-Diego Masid!

-The archer who shoots soccer balls instead of arrows!

Diego Masid.

The archer who is considered the worst player in team battles.

Even though he is a long-range dealer, Sung JiHan is a legendary troll who only throws soccer balls instead of dealing.

His play pattern is simple.

He throws soccer balls that he put in his 10-slot inventory, and when he consumes all 10 soccer balls, he stands still and dies.

If there was a player like that in any other Bronze League, it might just be considered entertainment.

But if he does that in the most serious and intense Gangnam area?

The other players who teamed up with him were going crazy.

However.

Sung JiHan's eyes flickered when he saw Diego Masid's name in the chat window.

"Masid?"

Diego Masid, Argentina's top player.

He was a powerful player who single-handedly supported Argentina's league rankings.

Although he couldn't make it to the final 10 countries, he eventually perished.

But even so, his unique playstyle was highly regarded even after his death.

"But... he was a mage class?"

Sung JiHan raised his head, recalling the video of Masid he had seen before.

Even his appearance was very different from the clean image in the video.

His face was messy due to the long beard, and his body was thin and unimpressive.

As Sung JiHan was silently looking at Masid, he raised his head.

"Hey, boss."

Speaking in awkward Korean, Masid kicked the ball again.

Is it time to receive the real title?

"He doesn't seem to have any intention to communicate."

There's no need to waste time on an opponent who clearly doesn't want to talk.

He decided to gather information about him later, and Sung JiHan turned his head.

"Sung JiHan! I can't believe I'm meeting you here! Nice to meet you!"

BJ GeumBit approached Sung JiHan still in an excited state.

"...."

Magician Kim GyuHyuk, on the other hand, stood there with an expression that was still not pleased.

"To think I would play a game with this guy."

As a senior in the league, Sung JiHan gave him some sharp advice, but the arrogant player Kim GyuHyuk blew him away under the tower.

Thinking about the skill he used at that time, he wanted to attack immediately.

"...I'm scared of shit. I avoid it because it's dirty."

Kim GyuHyuk decided to endure it while winning mentally.

There's no need to provoke and fight back for no reason, because he's the one who will die.

"Everyone, today's broadcast is amazing. Not only will we be playing as a team with the sensational Sung JiHan, but also... Oh my, the three biggest liars in Gangnam are all gathered here...!"

"Tsk, the three biggest liars in Gangnam. Who came up with that? I want to sue the bastard who first said that."

"Haha, that's what I mean. Oh, but Kim GyuHyuk, you're... a magician, right?"

Kim GyuHyuk glanced at BJ GeumBit.

BJ GeumBit, covered in A-grade equipment.

He wasn't someone to be easily ignored.

Out of his mouth, polite language naturally came out.

"...That's correct."

"That's strange. I thought Sung JiHan was definitely a mage class... because he used fire in the broadcast earlier."

"That guy, no, that person. When we played together last time, he was summoned as a support."

"Wow! Really?? Sung JiHan. What on earth... For the sake of the viewers, can you give us a refreshing answer?"

BJ GeumBit looked at Sung JiHan with sparkling eyes.

Eyes filled with anticipation for an answer.