Chapter 1 – Greenskin Wilnds (1)


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


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


    The ce Sungjin arrived to reeked of barbarity. And so he thought to himself,


    ‘The Chapter order is the same.’


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


    [Wee to Greenskin Wilnds;]


    [Home of savage creatures who gathered together to form a tribe.]


    [This is the hunter’s first real challenge]


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


    [The first four Phases arebat tutorials designed to get you prepared.]


    [However, do not lower your guard.]


    [Like in realbat situation, if you take fatal damage,]


    [or if the enemy is not annihted within the time limit, the hunter will be killed.]


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


    Phase 1 – Goblin


    Time Limit: 3 Minutes


    [Annihte the enemy. If you cannot, you will die.]


    “Kyakakakakaka~!”


    A Goblin’s cries could be heard from somewhere in the Wilnds. Sungjin drew out his katana while the Operator continued to exin through the cube.


    [Goblins are small creatures.]


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


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


    [The short height causes their point of attack to be lower, and their temperament...]


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


    [All Monsters Eliminated. Closing the Chapter.]


    Following the announcement, the hologram reappeared.


    Completion Reward: Stat Point 1


    Kill Reward: ck Coin 1


    [Use the reward you earned to strengthen yourself. With only the strength of a human...]


    “Enough.”


    Sungjin cut off the operator and spoke over her.


    “Add the Stat point to Dexterity.”


    [Dexterity rose by 1 point.]


    Despite Sungjin’s rude interruption, the Operator continued her exnation.


    [The ck Coins can be used...]


    Once again Sungjin cut her off.


    “I’m not buying.”


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


    Phase 2 – HobGoblin


    Time limit: 3 minutes


    [HobGoblins are stronger versions of go...]


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


    [All Monsters Eliminated. Closing the Chapter.]


    Completion Reward: Stat Point 3


    Kill Reward: ck Coin 3


    Sungjin spoke to the cube.


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


    [Dexterity rose by 3 points.]


    Operator skipped all the exnations and proceeded to the next phase.


    Phase 3 – Orc


    Time Limit: 3 Minutes


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


    [Orcs are powerful creatures.]


    [They are asrge orrger than an average adult male human.]


    [They also wield barbaric weapons such as clubs, ives, and axes.]


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


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


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


    Recalling memories of the previous time he was in this Chapter, Sungjin could not help butugh. 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.


    “Uzak Rumrum”


    The Orc shouted in an unknownnguage 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.


    “Woosh”


    Club hit nothing but air.


    “Bam!”


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


    “Kaaaa!”


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


    The Orc was beheaded in a single strike. Momentster, the Operator spoke.


    [All Monsters Eliminated. Closing the Chapter.]


    Sungjin 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.


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


    ‘Now that I think of it, thest Orc was bald.’


    The Orc head in front of him sported long hair.


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


    Interrupting his thoughts, the Operator announced his reward.


    Completion Reward: Stat Point 5


    Kill Reward: ck Coin 5


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


    “All Stat points to Dexterity.”


    [Dexterity rose by 5 points.]


    “And I’m not...”


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


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


    [You will require fire to fight the next enemy.]


    [In the first Chapter, you will be able to purchase Items from the cube.]


    [Please use the ck Coins you earned to purcha...]


    Sungjin cut off the Operator and spoke over her.


    “How much is the Smander’s ash?”


    [It is 6 ck Coins.]


    Smander’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.


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


    “How much is Moyzakui Flintstone?”


    [It is 300 ck Coins.]


    Unlike Smander’s ash, Moyzakui Flintstone could repeatedly be used. However, it costs 300 ck Coins. He would need toplete two Chapters before he could earn that much.


    Sungjin frowned and said to the operator:


    “...Not buying.”


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


    Phase 4 – Troll


    Time limit: 3 minutes


    A 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.


    “Guwaaaaarg!”


    From the force of its roar, long strings of mucus dripped down its jaw, clinging to its irregr 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.


    ‘...3 Minutes’


    (Trantor’s notes)


    Unnecessary Spikes – Reference to WoW Horde.