Chapter 6: Robin, the Beggar God of the Bow

Top-Grade.

A rank even higher than High-Grade, higher than Arthur.

This actually popped up.

[※ In the ‘High-Grade Worker Trial Ticket’, there is a slim chance to summon a Top-Grade Worker.]

Even breaking through those slim odds.

It’s good, but….

Why now, of all times.

“I need to put Arthur in the Fixed Team.”

Muttering in regret, then pausing.

Wait a minute.

‘Does this mean I can put a Top-Grade in the Fixed Team?’

A brilliant idea suddenly came to mind.

Someone chanting “two-two-three” flashed through my head.

It passed by in an instant.

Ah, whatever.

If you’re unhappy, you should’ve come out yourself!

Not my fault.

Still, just in case, let’s check it once.

[Fixed Team Management]

[You can register workers for the Fixed Team within the range of workers you can summon.]

Hmm.

My current worker summon grade is Bronze.

Summonable range?

High-Grade, Mid-Grade, Lower-Grade.

Top-Grade?

Outside the range.

So….

“So that means I can’t.”

Aha.

“Darn.”

No, actually.

This is better.

A person, you know?

Should stick to their original plan.

Arthur goes in the first slot!

Yeah….

But when will the Top-Grade show up—

Huh?

“What the—?”

A corner of the rooftop.

There it was.

‘When did that appear?’

And….

‘Why is it so filthy.’

Even when our eyes meet—

Silent.

I can tell just by looking.

This won’t be easy again.

No.

‘Maybe it’s just the type who waits for you to say hello first.’

Then, let’s take the initiative and extend a hand.

“Hello? I’m Yoon Hajun.”

Nope.

‘Just staring blankly back at me?’

“…Robin.”

Phew.

At least he told me his name.

Huh.

He turns his head right away and looks elsewhere.

“Is something there?”

‘Even when I walk up and talk to him?’

‘Ah, I miss Arthur.’

At least there was never this awkward silence!

But.

Seeing him up close, he’s even filthier.

No.

This isn’t just dirty….

He’s basically a beggar.

Hair down to his waist, all tangled.

Clothes full of holes.

Even his safety helmet is dented.

No way.

‘Is this right?’

He’s Top-Grade!

“Yeah.”

Honestly, I was expecting something.

Lower-Grade Orcs clear F-class Dungeons in 13 minutes.

High-Grade Arthur clears the Tower in a flash.

‘So what about a Top-Grade?’

I was picturing some monster that could wipe out enemies with a finger.

Or maybe just with a glare….

Yeah, right.

‘Did he actually get summoned properly?’

Suspicious, I sneak a peek.

[Worker Resume]

[Name: Robin / Top-Grade]

[Specialty: Bow]

[Daily Wage: 30 Lower-grade Magic Stones]

Hmm.

He’s definitely Top-Grade.

But.

His daily wage is 30?

Huh?

Let’s do the math.

Arthur’s wage is 4.

The Orcs were 2 each.

This Top-Grade is 30….

So.

“7.5 Arthurs, 15 Orcs….”

***

Even after summoning Arthur for a whole week, you’d still have 2 Lower-grade Magic Stones left over.

‘Is that beggar really worth that much?’

He’s still just staring blankly!

Phew.

No.

Judging by appearances is for amateurs.

There were guys like this among the laborers too.

‘How was their work?’

Unbelievably good.

‘Maybe he’s like that too?’

Doesn’t look reliable, but he is Top-Grade.

‘Maybe he’ll be different in action.’

Let’s check it out.

[Manual Mode] → [Auto Mode]

“…So annoying.”

Ah.

Damn.

I miss Arthur.

***

Suddenly, a thought comes to mind.

Maybe none of the workers are normal….

It’s definitely a great awakening!

But why is everyone who shows up like this?

Still.

Yoon Hajun, 23 years old.

Traits.

Overflowing with laborer soul.

What do field workers want?

I can tell at a glance.

Arthur wants coffee.

Top-Grade Robin?

Just wants to rest.

“So, you gotta go. Okay?”

.Okay.”

Another dramatic negotiation success.

‘How did I do it?’

Nothing special.

“If you don’t work, you can’t go back.”

I just explained that simple logic.

Anyway, persuasion is done.

Time to send him on Dispatch.

Let’s see what a 30-stone daily wage tastes like.

I’m definitely going to get my money’s worth.

Not a Dungeon.

Tower.

It has to be the Tower.

So I opened it—

[Dispatch Worker]

[Tower]

[Dungeon]

[Monthly Boss (New!)]

Huh.

A new tab popped up.

Monthly Boss?

What’s that.

Curious, I looked it up.

***

Once a month.

Hunters from each country gather to defeat a powerful enemy in the ‘Monthly Boss Raid.’

Who can participate?

Of course, all hunters from that country.

…But, not everyone can actually join.

For safety, each country has a system to allow only selected participants.

So who selects them?

The top guilds of each country.

A post online.

To sum up the main point—

“It’s a boss so strong you need a bunch of people to take it down.”

And the rewards?

Of course, they’re good.

Rewards are given according to your damage ranking.

“If you make the top 10, there’s a high chance the reward is even better than clearing the high floors of the Tower….”

It’s basically a honey pot.

Honestly, just thinking about it makes my mouth water.

So, they created a selection system.

The top guilds control the portal entrance.

“But I can go, right?”

The honey pot is right in front of me?

How could I resist.

Even if I can’t go myself.

I have to send someone, no matter what.

Oh.

Since rewards are based on damage, maybe it’s better to send as many as possible?

“Summon Worker.”

Even Orcs would help, I thought.

Flash!

“Boss?”

Huh?

Arthur shows up.

First, a Top-Grade from the Trial Ticket.

Now Arthur, a High-Grade, from a normal summon!

‘Is today my birthday…?’

Anyway, jackpot.

“Boss! Coffee! You give? You promised—.”

Our coffee-crazed monster, with a great memory.

The moment he appears, he starts demanding coffee again.

But then he flinches at Robin.

Huh?

Now he’s even stuttering.

What, is he a broken robot or something.

“You two know each other?”

I asked.

“Heard… about him….”

Arthur’s trembling, watching Robin—a reaction that says he knows him, at least a little.

‘So, Robin?’

Yeah.

Doesn’t care at all.

Fine.

I’ll just play with Arthur.

“Hey, the Monthly Boss is open. I’m planning to send both you and Robin together.”

“Arthur, will do his best! Boss, you give two-two-three!”

Yeah!

That’s the kind of reaction I want.

Arthur’s in.

Robin—

“…What floor.”

“H||?”

‘Why’s he asking about the floor all of a sudden.’

“Arthur knows! Korea Tower? How far did we go up?”

“Is that right?”

Nod.

Oh.

‘Do all workers just understand each other?’

That makes sense to them, I guess.

“58th floor, I think? That’s what I heard.”

“…No.”

“What’s not right.”

“…Weak.”

“So.”

“What’s weak?”

Frustrated, I glance at Arthur.

“Boss, weak. Alone? Enough. Arthur, rest.”

Another nod.

They really understand each other.

Anyway.

“He says he can go alone.”

“Guess I’ll trust him for now.”

[Dispatch Worker]

Monthly Boss

“…So annoying.”

[Worker is entering the Monthly Boss Raid.]

[Auto-Hunt is starting.]

As soon as the door opens.

He’s gone.

Leaving behind those parting words.

What about Arthur?

“Boss. Arthur, going to Tower. Will work.”

‘Wait.’

‘Hold on.’

[Monitoring]

Let’s watch how this turns out first.

Monthly Boss Raid zone.

***

“Alright, melee fighters fall back for a moment. Ranged, hit it with burst damage.”

“Melee, retreat!”

“Got it? Everyone, pile on the DPS!”

This month’s boss: the Giant Steel Armored Turtle.

True to its steel-plated appearance, it tanks the skills of hundreds of hunters with ease.

‘If they fail to kill it?’

That thing will rampage through downtown Seoul.

A disaster, obviously.

But no one’s worried.

They’ve never failed a Monthly Boss Raid.

Same now.

“Remaining HP at 31%!”

“Once it drops below 30%, it goes berserk—everyone, prepare!”

“It’s the same turtle as last month, so don’t get caught off guard like idiots, got it?”

“Let’s finish this slowly.”

It’s the same boss as last month.

They’ve already beaten it once, so they know the strategy.

No variables.

No reason to worry.

That’s what most hunters think.

‘What about the top hunters?’

“This month is Hwarang’s turn, right?”

“Yeah. Lately, the rewards haven’t been great—hope we get something good this time.”

“Seriously. We barely get anything, but people complain we’re hogging the loot.”

“If they’re unhappy, they should come and try themselves.”

“We’re not letting them in, though?”

“Of course not.”

“Haha!”

The Monthly Boss, a honey pot.

Too precious to share fairly.

Too much to take alone.

So, they joined forces.

The top five guilds, a raid-only alliance.

Monthly Boss Raid

[Hwarang 19.82%]

[Baekhodan 14.17%]

[Tower of Magic 11.56%]

[Iron Blood Gate 9.22%]

[Mountain Lord 8.42%]

Five guilds who always work together.

Once again, perfect teamwork.

So far, their combined damage is 63.19%.

‘The rest—small guilds and individuals?’

[Barely 6.04%.]

With about 31% of the boss’s HP left, as long as things stay the same, Hwarang will be first in contribution.

The ones setting the stage don’t even know.

‘Why the five guilds take turns with the rewards every month.’

‘Well, even if they did, so what?’

It’s not like they can do anything.

If we don’t let them in, they can’t even participate.

At that moment!

“Portal at the rear!”

“What? Why’s a portal opening now?!”

“It might be a boss skill! Everyone, stay alert!”

A portal at the rear, out of nowhere?

The entrance to the Monthly Boss zone only opens once, at a set place and time.

Once closed, it doesn’t open again until the boss is defeated.

But suddenly?

Naturally, everyone’s attention turns that way.

Someone comes out of the portal.

“A foreign homeless guy?”

Someone mutters.

Everyone watching nods.

Is there a better description?

The problem—

“How did a homeless guy get in here! Are you all out of your minds?!”

A homeless guy can’t get in—heck, even hunters can’t.

The entrance is already closed.

Then what is that thing?

Creak—

Huh?

He suddenly pulls out a bow.

And then.

Fwip!

He fires.

At who?

The boss monster, the Steel Armored Turtle!

“What the…?”

“Someone go talk to that bum.”

“You do it. I can’t even tell if that’s a person or a ghost….”

The beggar who showed up out of nowhere fires an arrow.

No one thought it would make any difference.

At least, not until it hit the Steel Armored Turtle.

KABOOM—!

“Uh…?”

A thunderous boom.

And the shell shatters.

All from a single arrow?

Damage ranking…?

Monthly Boss Raid

[Hwarang 19.82%]

[Baekhodan 14.17%]

[Individual 12.07%]

[Tower of Magic 11.56%]

[Iron Blood Gate 9.22%]

[Mountain Lord 8.42%]

‘Huh?’

12% in one shot.

What the…

The top guild hunters.

Their brains freeze for a moment.

Then they shout.

“Crazy! Stop him!”

“Grab that bum!”

“Damn it! Just kill him!”

Stop him, whatever it takes.

Even if you have to kill him.

‘Can they stop him?’

They watch.

Creak—! Creak!

“Ha.”

“Idiots….”

It’s already too late.

While the guild members rush in.

He fires one shot.

Then immediately fires another.

No.

‘Maybe he’ll miss.’

If he misses….

At that moment.

A message pops up before my eyes.

Robin’s raid.

I watched it in real-time.

My impression?

“Insane.”

‘Who said 30 Lower-grade Magic Stones was a waste?’

At this rate, he could earn 300….

Well, maybe not.

Anyway.

[Monthly Boss Raid has ended.]

[Auto-Hunt has been stopped.]

Robin returned.

Still with that indifferent tone.

And at the same time.

The results appeared.

Ding!

[Monthly Boss Raid Success!]

[Contribution Ranking]

[Individual 30.77%]

[Hwarang 19.82%]

[Baekhodan 14.17%]

[Tower of Magic 11.56%]

[1st Place in Monthly Boss Contribution]

[Individual reward has been distributed.]