Part 2, Episode 194.
There has been a lot of talk about the rewards for the graduation quest for a long time.
It’s supposed to be a graduation quest, but isn’t the reward a bit stingy?
“Well, it’s a quest anyone can complete. The reward can’t be that great.”
“That’s not necessarily the case. I heard the people who made it into the rankings and had their names listed received good rewards.”
“You have to be in the top 10 for that. I heard that even those estimated to be in the top 10,000 get just so-so rewards.”
It’s really their own league. Ugh.
The rewards are too stingy. They only care about the top-ranked players. It is discriminatory, etc.
There was a lot of criticism and complaints, but in fact, it didn’t become a big controversy.
In any game, there are bound to be elements to complain about, and the reward for the graduation quest was just one of them.
However, the moment the New World was updated and graduation quest rewards appeared.
This complaint disappeared completely.
“Damn, the rewards for the New World graduation quest are no joke.”
“Wow, this is satisfying, satisfied, very satisfied.”
It’s not like they’re giving out legendary items or anything, but it seems like they’re giving good stuff to everyone overall, not just me?
“Wow, this is what a game is! A game without discrimination, awesome!”
The graduation quest reward was better than expected.
Even those who didn’t make the rankings received satisfactory rewards, and those who did receive even better rewards.
It was truly content that everyone could be satisfied with.
Uncle Bora said the rewards for the New World graduation quest were better than expected, too.
It was so bad that I even told Dohyeon, who hadn’t even graduated from the Empire yet, that the gap would widen significantly in the future.
That is why Dohyun also had high expectations.
What kind of reward will be given to him for reclaiming the number one ranking with an overwhelming score?
Gulp.
Now the time has come to verify it.
With such high expectations, I reached out and clicked on the reward, and an S-rank reward appeared with a flashy effect, and
“Eek?”
A deflated reaction popped out reflexively.
There was no other choice.
“……Only one?”
I thought at least three would come out, but only one came out.
It was true that I felt somewhat disappointed when I recalled that at least two had appeared on the main continent as well, but I soon composed myself.
Fundamentally, quality is more important than quantity.
It’s supposed to be the overwhelming number one, so it can’t be bad.
Rather, since they only gave one item as a reward, isn’t it highly likely that they gave an item that is that excellent?
The moment I confirmed it while hiding my disappointment.
“Damn it…….”
Dohyeon swallowed hard, barely managing to hold back the expletives that were about to burst out, while being conscious of Eliza tilting her head over his shoulder.
The prediction was exactly right. No, it was more than that.
[Iron Chain Thousand Kalpas]
[Rank: Legendary++(Unique)]
[Description: A chain of conflagration fires that will never be destroyed even if the world ends a thousand times, and which seeks to burn its target.]
It is a weapon made of a unique material that exists only once in the world, and it is deeply influenced by the user’s will.
However, the Iron Chain Heavenly Tribulation is a heavy and dangerous weapon even for the user.
To handle it properly, you must pass the test of the chain and enter into a contract.
If the contract is not fulfilled, the user’s life force and mental strength will be depleted, and if careless, the chains may burn the wearer instead.
[Level Limit: 100]
[Equip Restriction: Those who achieved 1st place with Elanis with a clear score of 30,000 or higher]
[Physical Attack Power: 3781~4037]
[Durability: 100/100]
[Judgment of the Fire of Calamity: The judgment of the fire of calamity is pronounced upon those who have not proven their qualifications.]
[Contract: A contract is formed upon undergoing the trial of the Iron Chain Heavenly Tribulation and satisfying it.]
Legend++… … !
It’s not Legend+, it’s Legend++.
Did such a rank exist?
The highest grade discovered so far is officially Legendary+.
With this, Dohyeon came to possess two higher ranks that others did not have.
I’m not sure if there is a ++ grade below the Legendary grade, but judging by what I obtained this time, it couldn’t have been a grade that didn’t exist.
Wow, the rewards from the New World really are on a different level…
After all, considering that Myeolsal and Dohyeon’s comrades had obtained the Legend+ rank, Dohyeon, who achieved an overwhelming first place, deserved to receive a reward greater than that.
but…….
“That’s a bit unusual. A contract… So you’re saying it’s not just a weapon?”
From what I can roughly see, it seems to be a weapon that leads to the wearer, Dohyeon, self-destructing if the contract is not successfully concluded.
If that happens, it will become a weapon worse than a useless bone.
It was a situation where one would naturally want to swear, but Dohyeon actually laughed.
That’s fun.
Proving it is no different from Dohyun’s life. Because something like this was always a welcome thing.
However, now is not the time.
There was a more urgent matter.
As he grinned and put away his weapon, Jihad, who had been looking bored, perked up his ears and shouted.
Are you finally leaving, Master?
-Lizariza!
“Yeah. That’s right.”
For some reason, I feel strange leaving this place.
It just means I’ve grown really attached to you. Charlie, it’s a bit of a surprise to hear you say that.
-… … .
Right, so Charlie gets sensitive about things like this too. I thought he only knew how to shout “Lord, Lord” all the time.
-……hmm?
Jihad seizes the opportunity to immediately take issue, while Charlie looks puzzled, as if he cannot understand.
Then again, since he probably doesn’t know what he’s like, it’s understandable.
And actually, Dohyeon felt a bit strange too.
It must be because so much happened here and so many relationships were formed.
However, the anticipation was even greater than that.
The Island of Divine Beasts, Laxia.
True to its name as the Island of Divine Beasts, the New Continent is home to countless divine beasts.
I heard that the NPCs there are very different from those in other places.
I heard that the content is also more innovative and on a larger scale.
Excluding the third new continent reached by Annihilation, it is effectively regarded as the final destination for users, so the anticipation was bound to be even greater.
On top of that, with a guild battle even being held there, how could my heart not pound?
It’s been a long time since I felt this way.
Just as the moment right before opening a gift is the most exciting, rather than when it is actually opened, Dohyun was also feeling the greatest anticipation he had in a long time.
Even greater anticipation than right before checking this graduation reward.
However, unexpectedly, there was someone who expressed even greater anticipation than Dohyeon,
-Rijarijarija! Rija!
Wow, it’s been a while since I’ve seen Eliza talk for so long. Are you that excited?
– Rijarijarijarija!!
It was Eliza.
-Lizari! Liza!!
You’re saying there might be people of the same species as you? Uh, really? If it’s the Island of Divine Beasts, that might actually be true.
Hmm! Even if that isn’t the case, it seems like there will be plenty of people who could become your friends.
-Liza! Lizariza!
Jihad, who speaks human language even though he is a goblin.
And Charlie, who is a tutorial NPC and is fundamentally human. Was it because Eliza was the only one among the two who used ‘Liza language’?
Or is it because of its particularly cute and unique appearance?
Not only them, but also Dohyeon and those around him, all treated Eliza as something cute that needed to be protected.
-Lizari! Liza!
Considering how she usually is, it seems like Eliza likes that too, but…
Still, you can’t help but feel alienated.
In the midst of all this, he seemed very happy to think that there might actually be similar species that could become his friends.
Jump, jump,
Dohyeon reached out his hand as he watched Eliza, with her small body bouncing around like a ball of cotton, with a mixture of delight and pity.
-Liza!
Eliza, as if it were second nature, rubs her face against her index finger and climbs onto her shoulder.
As he pointed forward with his short, chubby hand, it seemed as though he was saying let’s hurry.
Dohyeon chuckled at that and turned his head.
[Would you like to board the ship bound for the second New Continent, the Island of Divine Beasts, ‘Laksia’?]
“You said it takes about a day from here to Lacsia.”
It’s a close call, but I will still arrive by the time the guild war starts.
Well, the guild battle is just being held early tomorrow morning, but the application period lasts until two days from now, so it shouldn’t matter if you are a little late.
Then let’s go.
Oh!
-Rizarija! Rija! Rizarijarija!!!
-hmm!
It was the moment I was about to step into a new world, having crossed the long, long Elanis.
* * *
[There has been a change in Elanis’s graduation ranking.]
[Elanis’s 1st place in the graduation ranking has changed.]
-M*ch
-What???
-What the fuck!
No, seriously… is this for real?
-Holly… … This is ridiculous.
-Kaiser, he is a god. Kaiser, he is a god. Kaiser, he is a god.
-Shin, he is Kaiser. Shin, he is Kaiser. Shin, he is Kaiser.
Wow~ You conquered the main continent and now you’re conquering the New World too? That’s insane. This is Kaiser.
Elanis Strategy Ranking 1st Place.
Netizens went into a frenzy when the graduation rankings, which had remained unchanged since users first jumped into the New World, changed.
Because Kaiser took the number one ranking?
No, it wasn’t because of that.
Given what they have shown so far, many people expected them to graduate in first place.
Nevertheless, the reason everyone was shocked was… … .
Wow, honestly, considering how spectacular everything Kaiser did after Elanis arrived, I knew he would take the number one spot, but 35,000 points? Does that even make sense?
– A 10,000-point difference from Myeolsal lol
There’s a difference of over 20,000 points compared to the other rankers lol. At that level, it’s not just double, it looks like a 2.5x difference.
-Xㅂ Myeolsal was on another level, but what the hell is 35,000 points;;
-Wow, it’s surprising that you’ve already graduated. Hasn’t it only been a little over three months since you joined Elanis? What is up with that growth rate?
I’m telling you, if Kaiser hadn’t been a latecomer, he would have already conquered the entire New World lol
– A man who intentionally starts late to balance things out himself, ugh… … .
It is none other than the score.
First place is one thing, but with a score difference of that magnitude, isn’t it practically the same as playing a completely different game?
Is it because of the continent quest?
No, everyone else’s scores have gone up too. Remember how the rankings went crazy because the contribution from completing continent quests was applied?
Really? Is that even possible after already graduating?
It doesn’t usually work, but it seems like it was applied in a unique way because it’s a continental quest?
– Wait, so you’re saying there’s a 10,000-point difference even excluding the continent quests? Even though Myeolsal is 1.5 times higher than the other rankers?
Then that score difference isn’t due to the continent quest either…
It was difficult for the users to accept.
However, unlike before, users did not delve very deeply.
You can’t stop the real Ranked Kaiser, yikes.
-Kaiser Punch! Kaiser Punch! Kaiser Punch!
Ah, Kaiser. My light. My hope. My spark. My Goth. I simply worship you.
From now on, Kaiser and I are considered one body. Insulting Kaiser is insulting me, and disgracing Kaiser is the same as disgracing me.
└That’s a bit much;; Someone like you with Kaiser?
└LOL
Why is everyone making such a fuss? Seriously, Kaiser just being Kaiser;; Have you never seen Kaiser act like this before?
Welcome. Is this your first time in the New World? It was always like this on the mainland.
-Haha, ah, for Kaiser, this is just his daily life.
Kaiser just did what Kaiser did.
It was because, now that a year had passed since Kaiser appeared, they had seen and experienced enough to make that statement sufficient.
[Hey f*cking crazy. Everyone assemble at Lacsia.]
A title was posted that was clearly excited just by looking at the text.
-why?
Who do you think you are to order me around?
What are you?
It’s not like I’m a God of the Galaxy big name or anything, so what.
Ugh, look at him trying to stir up trouble without reading the room. Is this the right atmosphere?
Naturally, the reaction to the provocative post uploaded amidst an atmosphere flooded with praise was cold, but the reaction was reversed by a post that was uploaded soon after.
[Hahaha, then don’t come, you idiots. (jpg)]
The title, which was close to sarcasm, didn’t matter.
Because there was no content written in the text that only said ‘ㅈㄱㄴ’.
A single photo attached underneath was enough.
-Hmm? Isn’t that the place recruiting for Guild Wars?
Wow, there really are a lot of people.
Looks like it’s because the deadline is today?
There are so many guilds for teenagers? That’s amazing.
Wow, look at that fucking lineup. All those people are gathered in one place? I’m coming right now.
Amidst the countless crowds and a place filled with various celebrities, there is one person who particularly stands out.
No, to be precise, a group.
Black goblins and cute creatures like cotton balls.
A blonde middle-aged knight in pure white armor, and a man wearing a black mask and black robe.
-Uh, hey, wait a minute… isn’t that Kaiser?
-uh?
-F***!?
Kaiser is here!!
Hey, hey, Kaiser isn’t the problem. Look closely. The direction Kaiser is facing.
Why is that place… … OMG, crazy.
“-Extermination? That’s Extermination!”
-Damn it, did Myeolsal VS Kaiser show up!?
I’m logging in right now. Bye.
Hey, damn it, connect quickly before it gets too crowded.
-mccccccccc
And the executives of the Annihilation and Execution Guild facing Kaiser and his party amidst the crowd.
The photograph, with its incredible composition resembling a scene from a movie, elicited an explosive reaction.
And at that moment… … .
You’re laughing?
The center of Krate Village, the Guild War application recruitment office.
Dohyeon, who was actually demonstrating the composition in the photo, curled the corners of his mouth as he watched Myeolsal, who was rarely expressing emotion.
I couldn’t see my own expression, but I had this thought.
Smirk.
He probably has the same face as that guy.
