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There was no strict time limit set, but the failure conditions were unsettlingly severe.
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If it was the rebirth of the Shinmok…”
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Jaeho took out the seed he had obtained during his previous job change.
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Then, when he reached out toward Elda, she shook her head and pushed it back.
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“The Shinmok entrusted everything not to us, but to the Regent of Spirits. It is the Shinmok’s decision, and we do not have the right to intervene.”
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Her attitude was notably passive.
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But that only underscored how absolutely indispensable the Shinmok and the Regent of Spirits were to the Elves.
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“However, that doesn’t mean we can just stand by and do nothing.”
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Elda held out a necklace adorned with a pink four-leaf clover.
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[<Pink Clover’s Proof Necklace>]
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[Grade: Legendary]
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[Usage Condition: None]
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[This necklace was personally made by Elda, the Elder of Trian Village. As long as you wear it around your neck, the Elves will never oppose you.]
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“Wherever you go on the continent, all the Elves will support Alicia.”
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“Ah… thank you.”
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Jaeho accepted it and carefully hung it around his neck.
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A pink clover hanging from the neck of a human who radiates a death aura…
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“You wear it well.”
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She said this with a bright smile.
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Words no one else could relate to.
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***
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“… You really pulled that off.”
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“Unbelievable…”
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“Now then, who were the ones betting on failure again?”
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Just like in Trian Village, the New World observation team was also in a festive mood within the game.
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It was only natural.
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After all, the largest-scale event since the game’s launch had finally begun!
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In fact, there were countless players worldwide keeping a close watch.
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From so-called ranked players and massive guilds to the quiet dragons aiming for solo play.
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Yet, the creator had sent no SSS-level event warnings to any of them.
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Even those who thought they were leading the New World had no idea they were just a tiny part of this vast virtual world.
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“No way they’d stay there for two whole months.”
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“I didn’t even know a quest like that existed.”
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Most players chose to level up rapidly as soon as the event started.
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Though their goals differed, leveling was essential at the base of all their ambitions.
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But Alicia—the player—was different.
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She discovered the hidden quest in an obscure field no one else noticed and overcame its brutal difficulty through sheer effort and perseverance.
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“There was some concern over whether it was a good idea for a warrior type to get the Regent of Spirits class…”
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But she more than qualified.
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Two months was enough time to reach at least level 50 if starting in the beginner-friendly starting region.
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“Alright, everyone understands, right?”
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At that moment, team leader Hyeonho addressed the excited group.
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“Even though you’re itching for the biggest event ever, absolutely no external leaks, understood?”
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“Of course!”
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All WorldWide staff had to maintain strict confidentiality to protect the New World.
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“Our role is merely as observers. Every decision rests with the President, so be cautious with your words!”
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Though he said that, Hyeonho couldn’t hide his barely contained excitement.
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“Let’s make this a huge success…”
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***
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The next day, Jaeho logged into the New World and met the Elves waiting for him.
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He already knew why they were waiting like this.
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“You made it.”
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Elda stepped forward and handed him several items.
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The representative Elf weapons: a bow and arrows, along with a roughly one-meter-long rapier.
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“Although you might not be used to them, these will help you a little when you leave here.”
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[ <Well made Elf Bow >acquired]
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[ < Wooden Arrow x30 >acquired]
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[ < Well made Elf Rapier > acquired]
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His first weapons obtained after two months.
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“Thank you. I’ll treasure them.”
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Jaeho accepted the items with some hesitation.
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“Then, I ask you to take care of things. Until the day we meet again in the village…”
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“I’ll do my best as well.”
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After bidding farewell to the Elves, Jaeho left Trian Village.
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The first human to be officially sent off by the Elves of Luxi Forest!
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[ < Idol of the Elves > title acquired.]
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[The Elves hold you in high regard.]
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Meanwhile, the Jerluck Association watching from afar was stunned.
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A human receiving weapons from Elves!
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“Hey! This is no time to slack off. Everyone, move!”
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At the president’s command, members quietly relocated somewhere.
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From his perspective, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that would never come again.
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***
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Staying longer in Trian Village wasn’t a bad idea.
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But with such an important class quest on his hands, Jaeho couldn’t afford to stay idle.
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The fate of the Elf tribe rested on his shoulders.
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“Hmm?”
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Jaeho stopped abruptly while walking through the forest.
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“Come to think of it, what am I supposed to do about the flower shop now?”
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He pondered his purpose.
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Elda had said the Regent of Spirits could manage the flower shop.
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But the quest said the opposite.
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“‘Do you seriously think you can run a flower shop leisurely?!’ That’s what it’s saying.”
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[Success Conditions: Fulfill the Promise with the Shinmok. ‘Rebirth of the Shinmok’ and ‘Establishment of the Elves’]
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[Failure Conditions: ‘Destruction of the Shinmok’ or ‘Extinction of the Elves’]
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Jaeho carefully reviewed the quest conditions once more.
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“Do I have to revive Rijellan Forest?”
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After some thought, he concluded, “There’s no need.”
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Elda had already said Rijellan Forest had completely dried up, and the quest never specifically required ‘Rijellan Forest’s rebirth.’
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Besides, the information he found the previous day was bleak.
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A land of death.
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A wasteland destroyed by desert war, now under Demonic Pact territory.
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That was all the information available; even top-ranked players couldn’t enter the higher-level area that was Rijellan Forest.
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“If I tried to revive that place, it would probably take a lifetime and still be impossible.”
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If that was the case, his goal of running the flower shop had to be postponed indefinitely.
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“Then the method is…”
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Open a flower shop and plant the Shinmok seed in the garden!
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Elda had said everything depended on Jaeho.
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She, and the quest itself, never forcibly restricted the location, so that was Jaeho’s reasoning.
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“Then I just need to set up the flower shop in a suitable place for the Shinmok seed to grow.”
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But considering relationships with humans, he had to pick a spot that was as unpopulated as possible.
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[ < Spirit of Vitality > says ‘I know a good place.’]
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“Hmm?”
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An intrusion from a long-forgotten presence.
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“Come to think of it, the one who knows best about the Shinmok has to be this guy.”
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[ < Spirit of Vitality > says ‘Ah, my memory isn’t that great…’]
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“…Useless creature.”
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[ < Spirit of Vitality > says ‘I haven’t been awake for long.’]
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“All right, all right, I get it.”
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Jaeho responded with a forced laugh and began moving again.
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“First, let’s lay the groundwork for the future.”
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For an ordinary player, that meant leveling up, but not for Jaeho.
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[Roasted Bracken]
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[Chang Flower]
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[…….]
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Immediately, he began his encyclopedia work!
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Though he had left Trian Village, he had no intention of leaving Luxi Forest so soon.
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Among all starting regions, this was the most beautiful place, home to the greatest diversity of plant life.
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He planned to gather as much information as possible before departing.
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***
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Two hours had already passed as Jaeho wandered through the forest, immersed in cataloging plants.
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Rustle—
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“Hmm?”
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Suddenly, a sound came from nearby bushes, and he turned his head.
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Grrr—
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“Hyuk?!!!”
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What emerged from behind the bushes was a giant bear.
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The first monster he had encountered since starting the game.
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[Lv.25 Luxi Bear]
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“Level 25?”
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Jaeho’s current level was 8, thanks to his encyclopedia work and quest completions.
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“It’s a considerable level difference, but maybe manageable.”
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Moreover, the bear was only growling in front of him, not attacking.
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[ < Spirit of Vitality > says ‘It seems scared of its wild instincts.’]
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“Cut the crap.”
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Still, it wasn’t exactly more terrifying than the bear.
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Krrr… Kraaah!
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The bear’s roar was urgent.
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At the same time, it swung a massive front paw and charged toward Jaeho.
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Crack—!
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“?!!”
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Fortunately, Jaeho nimbly dodged.
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If he could dodge the Elf’s main weapon, he certainly could dodge a bear!
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“Or wait, is the Luxi Bear stronger?”
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Lost in such thoughts, he swung his rapier.
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But the rapier was specialized for stabbing.
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Though a well-crafted sword for the Elves, it was ill-suited to hacking through a bear’s thick fur and flesh to deal direct damage.
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Besides, Jaeho couldn’t wield a sword properly and had no related skills, so he wasn’t getting any bonus damage.
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[Attack power reduced due to poor swordsmanship.]
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[Dealt 25 damage to <Luxi Bear>.]
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Glare—
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“Gah?!”
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At the moment of surprise from the abnormal damage, the bear’s paw slashed again, hitting Jaeho’s chest.
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[Received 98 damage from <Luxi Bear> .]
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“Ah! So my attack power really was abnormal.”
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Jaeho realized from that single hit that his attack power was off.
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Crash—bang!
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[A powerful strike caused the status effect <Fracture> .]
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[Agility decreased by 10%.]
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“Crazy!!”
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It was a blessing this was a game.
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If it had been a human body, he would have died instantly.
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That said, considering that one hit had taken away one-third of his HP, the situation wasn’t exactly rosy.
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“My weapon…”
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The rapier had already flown somewhere into the bushes, and the damage was negligible.
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Using the bow instead was obviously an option, but the skill gap compared to the rapier was clear.
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“Might as well just fight barehanded.”
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Considering physical attributes, Jaeho was no weaker than the bear! (?)
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Besides, this wasn’t reality—it was a game!
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Kuaah!
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Jaeho rolled on the ground to dodge again and threw a powerful punch.
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[Dealt 7 damage to <Luxi Bear>.]
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A paltry amount of damage.
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But it was much easier than swinging the ill-fitting sword.
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A momentary move worthy of a failed martial artist!
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[Dealt 10 damage to <Luxi Bear> .]
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[Dealt 14 damage to <Luxi Bear> .]
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Dodging nimbly and countering with punches!
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The bear probably never expected a human to fight barehanded and was now stumbling, repeatedly throwing punches wildly.
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[Fatigue increased by 15% due to sudden activity.]
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“Tch.”
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Jaeho realized that if the fight continued this way, he would be the first to tire.
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“I need something to boost my damage at least a little… Ah!”
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Suddenly, he remembered an important fact he had forgotten.
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Back—
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Putting some distance between them, Jaeho quickly opened the status window.
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[Lv.8 Alicia]
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[Regent of Spirits (Apprentice Rank)]
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[Strength: 22]
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[Intelligence: 9]
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[Agility: 15]
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[Stamina: 27]
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[Mana: 12]
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[Unused Skill Points: 35]
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[Attack Power: 6~16]
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The real issue was those ‘Unused Skill Points.’
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Following Wansik’s early advice to save three points, Jaeho had not spent them yet.
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“So players with some game experience really are different. They prepared for situations like this.”
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Wansik had said to save points to invest later into the class, but…
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“Put 20 points into strength, and the rest into agility…”
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Increasing stamina would be nice, but after getting hit once, Jaeho judged it wouldn’t make much difference right now.
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It was better to increase strength and agility to hit harder and move faster.
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But after allocating the points and attacking a few times, his expression stiffened.
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[Dealt 18 damage to <Luxi Bear> .]
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[Dealt 23 damage to <Luxi Bear>.]
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The damage had definitely increased compared to before.
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But judging by the bear’s state, it didn’t look like it was taking significant damage.
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The bear’s expression also seemed to grow increasingly confident.
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No matter how ill-fitting the weapon, once it was gone, Jaeho felt the rapier was missed.
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“Ah… if bare hands are the problem, maybe?!”
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An idea suddenly struck him.
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He drew out the item and struck the bear’s ribs with all his might.
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Kraaaang?!
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Until now, the bear had just shrugged off Jaeho’s punches, but for the first time, it showed a reaction.
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[Dealt 105 damage to <Luxi Bear>.]
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Now that felt like a real hit.
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[ <Spirit of Vitality> screamed in shock.]
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“This is it.”
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Jaeho’s mouth curved into a wide smile.
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[ <Spirit of Vitality> shouted ‘Don’t do such reckless things!!!’ in protest.]
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Her outrage was understandable.
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The item in Jaeho’s hand was none other than the < Seed of the Divine Tree>.
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