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The Hall of Glory had begun.
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Hunters’ raids on labyrinths or dungeons weren’t broadcast, but the Hall of Glory was streamed live.
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TV, PC, tablet, phone—no matter what device you used, it didn’t matter.
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By tuning into a specific channel or following a link, you could watch everything unfolding in the Hall of Glory.
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“-The Hall of Glory is starting.”
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“-Wow. They let in 100 people from each country? This time, they picked way more than ever before.”
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“-Why did they pick so many?”
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“-They said the rules changed a lot this time.”
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“-The participants were limited to those who cleared under the 30th floor, right?”
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“-Who do you think will win this time?”
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“-Obviously Dokkaebi, right?”
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“-Definitely Dokkaebi.”
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When the game format was revealed, the community exploded with activity, and numerous posts quickly appeared.
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“-Isn’t this actually more fair?”
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“-How is that fair, you idiot? There’s a difference in skill and experience.”
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“-If there’s a change, there should be time to adapt. This leaves no room for that. This is definitely an advantage for S-rank Hunters.”
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“-They’re just being used as pawns for the S-ranks.”
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“-Look, all of Japan’s S-rank Hunters are wiping the floor.”
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“-Wow, Kenji is insane. I heard he’s a promising talent. With skills like that, can’t he aim for the Twelve Constellations?”
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“-Yeah, but it’s still just Dobit-Ken.”
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“-What’s Dobit-Ken?”
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“-Kenji below Dokkaebi.”
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That didn’t sound quite right. Taking a cold look, Dokkaebi wasn’t entirely favored.
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“-Their stats are fixed as S-rank. If they can get stronger with bonus points… like the guy said, it’s not all in Dokkaebi’s favor.”
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“-Then who’s favored?”
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“-China.”
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“-What? Those bastards are favored? Bullshit.”
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As the second match started, China’s overwhelming performance was broadcast live.
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Ten S-rank Hunters made up their team.
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They swept all enemies on the field, sweeping up points as they went.
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“-They have a lot of people, so there sure are tons of S-rank Hunters.”
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“-This definitely favors the side with more S-rank Hunters.”
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“-But wouldn’t that mean the points have to be split, putting them at a disadvantage?”
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“-No. The limit for points boosting strength is probably capped. So, the side with more strong players just wins.”
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“-This is seriously unfair.”
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“When was it ever fair?”
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Then the third match began.
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A coliseum-style circular arena.
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Hunters appeared inside.
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On the live broadcast, each face was shown one by one, and when a man wearing a Dokkaebi Mask was caught on screen, many erupted in cheers.
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“-It’s Dokkaebi!”
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“-Let’s wipe those guys out first.”
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“-If it’s Dokkaebi, he’ll show us what he’s got.”
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“-Ah, I’m nervous. Korea got crushed last time. I really hope Dokkaebi wipes them out.”
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“-Just looking at him, he doesn’t seem like Dokkaebi at all.”
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“-Damn. Don’t kill the mood.”
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“-I’m just being realistic. Look, China’s got ten S-rank Hunters again.”
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“-What?”
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“-Are all Chinese Hunters S-rank?”
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“-Crazy. It’s true. The news says all of them are S-rank.”
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“-That’s some kind of manpower advantage.”
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“-Hunter brothers, can Dokkaebi actually win?”
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But the problem didn’t end there.
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Hundreds of Hunters filled the massive circular arena, all staring at Dokkaebi.
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The favorite to win.
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In order to take down the candidate who couldn’t be allowed to advance, an unspoken alliance formed.
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Hunters surrounded Dokkaebi.
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“-Hey, that’s cheating!”
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“-Is Korea really getting gangbanged like this?”
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“-It’s over. China alone has ten S-rank Hunters. Add other countries, Dokkaebi can’t win.”
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“-But doesn’t Dokkaebi usually crush the Blood Fiends? Is the possibility really zero?”
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“-Their stats are fixed as S-rank. Even if you beat him to death, it seems impossible to win…”
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“-If he wins this, he’s a god. A god of battle.”
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“-Ah, damn it, I want him to win.”
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“-Why do I feel like Dokkaebi’s going to win? Just a gut feeling. Am I crazy?”
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“-Me too.”
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“-Ah, I’m nervous.”
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“-Please, please, please win!”
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As the message that the match had started appeared, the Hunters sprang into action.
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The alliance that seemed intact suddenly shattered.
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Chinese Hunters attacked Hunters from other countries nearby.
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A strategy to gather massive points.
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The cracked alliance quickly collapsed, and chaos erupted as everyone scrambled for points.
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Meanwhile, Dokkaebi was seen smiling as the war unfolded around him.
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His hand stretched toward the sky.
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Whooooosh!
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A massive magic circle appeared in the sky, and from it, a spear made of fierce wind formed.
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“Dragon Fang Spiral Spear: Rain.”
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With Dokkaebi’s incantation, countless spears of wind rained down toward the ground.
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Thoom!
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Thoom!
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Kraaaang!
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Thousands upon thousands of spears scattered and fell, biting enemies like sharp dragon teeth.
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“Gyaaaaaah!”
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“Urgh!”
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“F-Fall back!”
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“Block it! You bastards!”
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Dokkaebi’s magic moved as if it were alive.
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The spears of wind pouring from the sky surged toward the living Hunters.
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The number of Hunters rapidly decreased.
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Chinese S-rank Hunters who had secured points beforehand invested points to block Dokkaebi’s magic.
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But that was as far as it went.
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On the contrary, Dokkaebi’s magic, fueled by massive point investment, tore through China’s Hunters, ending the match.
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With a single spell.
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Power strong enough to fell hundreds.
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Everyone couldn’t help but marvel at the overwhelming force.
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“-Wow… What did I just see?”
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“-That was on another level.”
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“-Where are the guys who said Dokkaebi would struggle?”
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“-Is that even human?”
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“-No, putting that aside, is that even possible?”
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“-A monster.”
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“-Isn’t that real strength?”
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“-His mana management and consumption are just overwhelming. That’s real subtlety born from experience.”
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“-Hey, hey, hey! Everyone, charge! One Dokkaebi is enough for us!”
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With the message that the match had ended, the fourth set of participants entered the arena.
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The three mages of the Golden Tower once again showed overwhelming power.
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“Wow, insane!”
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“-Korea’s the best!”
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“-Korea’s taking this Hall of Glory!”
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“-Woooooo!”
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And so the first round of matches ended completely.
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Immediately, the second round began.
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[From the second round onwards, an additional rule applies.]
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[A boss monster will be added.]
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[Defeating the boss monster grants 5,000 points.]
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The first match of the second round began, and surviving Hunters from each country appeared again in the arena.
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At their center was a Black Orc.
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It was about twice the size of a normal Orc, and its presence was extraordinary.
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The first to target the Black Orc were the Hunters from the United Kingdom.
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They charged in to claim the Black Orc’s points, but the moment the Orc smiled slyly and swung its fist—
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Kraaang!
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A massive blast of wind pressure exploded, instantly obliterating the Hunters.
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“-That’s at least SS Rank, right?”
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“-There’s no such rank, but yeah… this has to be a limited SS Rank.”
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“-How do you kill that?”
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“-You have to cooperate no matter what.”
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“-Then it’ll be a battle of wits.”
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“-Wow, this is tough. Whoever kills it will be completely drained. If they get ambushed then, they die and lose the points too.”
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“-But it doesn’t seem like that Black Orc can finish off others and kill alone either.”
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“-Then giving up on the monster is the most rational.”
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“-But those 5,000 points would be such a waste.”
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Everyone’s attention was focused as the Japanese Hunters moved, and the first match of the second round officially began.
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If the initial number of participants was around 20,000, it had now dropped to about one-tenth.
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That meant the points that could be gained from defeating other Hunters had also decreased accordingly.
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‘I have to kill the boss monster no matter what.’
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Losing points worth 50 Hunters was simply too much.
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But the hunt didn’t look easy at all.
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“In the end, they’re forming alliances.”
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At Yoo Seolha’s words, I watched as Japanese Hunters persuaded Hunters from other countries to start hunting the Black Orc.
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At the forefront, Kenji and an Apostle.
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The two dodged the Black Orc’s attacks and created openings, while other Hunters piled on damage using their skills one by one.
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“We have to kill it. Points will become even more precious as we go.”
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The reason for hoarding points desperately—
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It was because of the various stats that could be raised in the Point Shop.
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Strength, Agility, Stamina, Mana—
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Skill power or consumption rate as well.
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They even sold a resurrection ticket that allowed you to revive once.
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Because this system was the biggest variable, securing a large amount of points was advantageous in the Hall of Glory.
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Whoooosh.
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“Gyaaaaaaah!”
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The Black Orc screamed and collapsed.
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Kenji, an S-rank Hunter from Japan, pulled the sword stuck in the Black Orc’s heart.
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As he wiped off the black blood, Hunters nearby rushed to attack Kenji.
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“Kill him!”
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“Now’s the chance!”
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But someone blocked their way.
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The Apostle of the Earth Dragon God.
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A Black man with dreadlocks smiled widely and clenched both fists.
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The muscles in his forearms twitched.
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Then he threw a punch at the approaching enemies.
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Thoom!
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The fierce blow swept away the attackers, with power similar to what the Black Orc had wielded.
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Meanwhile, Kenji used a potion to recover.
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He charged forward alongside the Apostle and hunted down the remaining Hunters.
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[The final surviving nation is Japan. All survivors gain 1,000 points.]
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[Selecting the second participant.]
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Shuaaak!
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A beam of light poured down as my body was transported to the arena.
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I scanned the opponents.
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‘…Hmm.’
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No outstanding prospects were visible.
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I should have encountered rising stars like Kim Muhyeok or Kenji from other countries by now.
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But something felt off.
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‘…Are they raising others to their limits, then planning to hunt me last?’
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It might be a far-fetched thought, but inside this, I had to prepare for the worst-case scenario.
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“Everyone, fall back. I’ll take all the points this time too.”
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“Yes.”
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“We trust only Dokkaebi.”
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After watching the previous teams’ matches, Hunters from other countries proposed an alliance.
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“Dokkaebi, if you lead, we won’t target you first. What do you all think?”
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“Fine.”
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“If that’s the condition, I’m in too.”
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“We agree as well.”
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Even the Chinese side, who usually moved individually, expressed agreement.
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The Hunters who agreed to the alliance looked at me.
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It was obvious they’d try to stab me in the back while we were hunting the Black Orc.
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Seeing those waiting for my response, I quietly opened the Point Shop.
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[Point Shop]
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-Strength Stat: 100p
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-Agility Stat: 100p
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-Stamina Stat: 100p
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-Mana Stat: 100p
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-Skill Power Enhancement: 100p
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-Resurrection: 5,000p
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[Points Available: 197,000P]
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I invested the points earned from wiping out a round into Mana.
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[Purchasing Mana Stat Level 1.]
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[Purchasing Mana Stat Level 2.]
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[Purchasing Mana Stat Level 3.]
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[Purchasing Mana Stat Level 4.]
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[111,100P spent.]
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[Remaining Points: 85,900P.]
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I gauged the total amount of mana brimming inside my body.
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Roughly the equivalent of Dragon Heart 5-Star.
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That was more than enough.
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“Aren’t you going to join the alliance?”
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“No.”
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“What?”
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“Dragon Fang Spiral Spear: Rain.”
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I used the spell from the first round again.
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This time, thanks to the abundant mana, the power was even greater.
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The spears of wind pouring from the sky swept away all the Hunters except those from Korea.
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[Points gained.]
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[Points gained.]
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[Points gained.]
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Watching the points rapidly accumulate, I controlled the magic to finish off the remaining enemies.
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All but one.
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If I killed everyone, the match would end, and I wouldn’t be able to hunt the Black Orc.
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“Gyaaaah!”
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“Urgh!”
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Leaving the one barely clinging to life, I looked at the Black Orc in the center and cast Meditation Magic.
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I quickly replenished my drained mana.
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Then I focused to create a spear of wind.
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With the power of Dragon Heart 5-Star and the deeper understanding of magic that came with it,
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I restructured my ultimate spell.
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“Dragon Fang Spiral Spear: Ultimate.”
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With the chant, the wind spears flew forth.
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Before the storm struck, it felt calm.
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A gentle breeze brushed past my ear.
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The spears struck the Black Orc’s crown.
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A massive storm erupted, tearing everything apart.
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Kraaaaaaang!
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[You have hunted the Black Orc.]
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[5,000p gained.]
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