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nChapter 1 – Greenskin Wildlands (1)

nA palisade could be seen in the distance, pierced all over with unnecessary spikes and nails. The tips were also filed to a point.

nThe meat of an unknown animal was hung over a bonfire to cook, and various sizes of skulls were placed on top of the spears to decorate the area.

nThe place Sungjin arrived to reeked of barbarity. And so he thought to himself,

n‘The Chapter order is the same.’

nShortly after arriving, a cube appeared and followed him. The Operator’s voice could be heard from the cube.

nWelcome to Greenskin Wildlands;

nHome of savage creatures who gathered together to form a tribe.

nThis is the hunter’s first real challenge

nand it is also an excellent opportunity for the hunter to experiment with how to grow stronger.

nThe first four Phases are combat tutorials designed to get you prepared.

nHowever, do not lower your guard.

nLike in real combat situation, if you take fatal damage,

nor if the enemy is not annihilated within the time limit, the hunter will be killed.

nA billboard appeared with the enemy’s information on it.

nPhase 1 – Goblin

nTime Limit: 3 Minutes

nAnnihilate the enemy. If you cannot, you will die.

n“Kyakakakakaka~!”

nA Goblin’s cries could be heard from somewhere in the Wildlands. Sungjin drew out his katana while the Operator continued to explain through the cube.

nGoblins are small creatures.

nTypically reaching only the height of an adult’s knee, or in exceptional cases, to the hips.

nThe weight of the monster is only about a fourth of an average adult, so it is not a physically powerful creature.

nThe short height causes their point of attack to be lower, and their temperament…

nThe Operator’s voice stopped there since all the Goblins were already decapitated.

nAll Monsters Eliminated. Closing the Chapter.

nFollowing the announcement, the hologram reappeared.

nCompletion Reward: Stat Point 1

nKill Reward: Black Coin 1

nUse the reward you earned to strengthen yourself. With only the strength of a human…

n“Enough.”

nSungjin cut off the operator and spoke over her.

n“Add the Stat point to Dexterity.”

nDexterity rose by 1 point.

nDespite Sungjin’s rude interruption, the Operator continued her explanation.

nThe Black Coins can be used…

nOnce again Sungjin cut her off.

n“I’m not buying.”

nAnd then once again, a billboard with the monster’s information appeared in front of him.

nPhase 2 – HobGoblin

nTime limit: 3 minutes

nHobGoblins are stronger versions of go…

nSungjin did not wait for her explanation before rushing in to behead the HobGoblins. The Operator seemed to take notice of Sungjin’s competency, and so she quickly allowed him to proceed.

nAll Monsters Eliminated. Closing the Chapter.

nCompletion Reward: Stat Point 3

nKill Reward: Black Coin 3

nSungjin spoke to the cube.

n“All Stat points to Dexterity. And I’m not buying anything.”

nDexterity rose by 3 points.

nOperator skipped all the explanations and proceeded to the next phase.

nPhase 3 – Orc

nTime Limit: 3 Minutes

nThis time, Sungjin didn’t rush out of the entry way. The Operator gave an explanation from behind.

nOrcs are powerful creatures.

nThey are as large or larger than an average adult male human.

nThey also wield barbaric weapons such as clubs, glaives, and axes.

nAn Orc jumped out from behind the Palisade. He sported a clearly defined six pack and well-developed trapezius muscle.

nThis Phase was where most of the physically weaker hunters were eliminated and sent to the purgatory.

n‘I remember this being really hard the first time.’

nRecalling memories of the previous time he was in this Chapter, Sungjin could not help but laugh. This time around things will be different, he thought. Sungjin had already experienced countless battles before; something as simple as an Orc did not warrant a second thought.

n“Uzak Rumrum”

nThe Orc shouted in an unknown language and charged towards Sungjin. He aimed for Sungjin’s head and swung his club. Sungjin avoided the blow by leaning back out of the strike zone.

n“Woosh”

nClub hit nothing but air.

n“Bam!”

nAnd landed on the ground. The Orc stiffened up slightly upon impact. Taking advantage of his opening, Sungjin cut the back of the Orc’s knee.

n“Kaaaa!”

nThe Orc was forced to his knees, exposing his neck to Sungjin. Without mercy, Sungjin brought his blade down upon the Orc’s neck.

nThe Orc was beheaded in a single strike. Moments later, the Operator spoke.

nAll Monsters Eliminated. Closing the Chapter.

nSungjin raised his katana high and swung the sword, causing the blood on the katana to fall and paint a crimson tapestry on the forest floor.

nSungjin absentmindedly cleaned off his blade as he thought to himself while examining the head of the Orc.

n‘Now that I think of it, the last Orc was bald.’

nThe Orc head in front of him sported long hair.

n‘The Chapter itself is the same… but the monsters are a little different. I’m going to have to keep this in mind.’

nInterrupting his thoughts, the Operator announced his reward.

nCompletion Reward: Stat Point 5

nKill Reward: Black Coin 5

nSungjin, once again, put all his stat points into Dexterity.

n“All Stat points to Dexterity.”

nDexterity rose by 5 points.

n“And I’m not…”

nSungjin stopped himself before finishing saying “buying anything” as before. The next enemy was a Troll, an adversary with an amazing regenerative ability.

nIn order to kill a Troll in spite of his regenerative ability, fire or acid was required. The Operator also suggested the same.

nYou will require fire to fight the next enemy.

nIn the first Chapter, you will be able to purchase Items from the cube.

nPlease use the Black Coins you earned to purcha…

nSungjin cut off the Operator and spoke over her.

n“How much is the Salamander’s ash?”

nIt is 6 Black Coins.

nSalamander’s ash is an item that gives fire enchant to a weapon upon use. The problem is that it is a consumable item that wears off over time.

nIt was an item necessary for new hunters to overcome the early Chapters, but for Sungjin who aimed for ‘All Clear’ and late game, it was an expense he was hesitant to make. Sungjin asked the Operator;

n“How much is Moyzakui Flintstone?”

nIt is 300 Black Coins.

nUnlike Salamander’s ash, Moyzakui Flintstone could repeatedly be used. However, it costs 300 Black Coins. He would need to complete two Chapters before he could earn that much.

nSungjin frowned and said to the operator:

n“…Not buying.”

nThird time. The Operator prepared the next phase immediately upon hearing Sungjin’s answer.

nPhase 4 – Troll

nTime limit: 3 minutes

nA monster at least a head taller than an average man appeared from the palisade. When the Troll noticed Sungjin, it opened its jaws wide and roared.

n“Guwaaaaarg!”

nFrom the force of its roar, long strings of mucus dripped down its jaw, clinging to its irregular and jagged teeth. Sungjin assumed his position and drew his katana. And for the first time since returning to the beginning, Sungjin checked the timer.

n‘…3 Minutes’

n(Translator’s notes)

nUnnecessary Spikes – Reference to WoW Horde.

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