Chapter 33

<Chapter 33: The Reverted God of War at Level 2>

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[Welcome to the Gangnam Area of the Bronze League.]

[Your mission this time is a dungeon.]

‘Of course, it’s a dungeon.’

As soon as Seong Jihan connected to the game, a message appeared, informing him that he had been assigned to a dungeon mission.

[You have been summoned to the 8th passage of the Conqueror's Mausoleum.]

The Conqueror's Mausoleum, which has a total of 10 passages.

While there were slight differences in detail between the passages, the difficulty of the dungeon was similar regardless of which number you were assigned to.

[Reach the lowest level of the dungeon and find the Conqueror's treasure.]

[Up to 5 parties can enter the lowest level of the dungeon.]

The game, as usual, only recognized the top 50% as mission completions.

[You are not a member of any guild.]

[Your dungeon party will be randomly assigned.]

Seong Jihan was the first to be summoned to the 8th passage, waiting for the other party members.

And one by one, viewers started to enter Seong Jihan’s channel.

- Are you playing from early morning today?

- Mr. Seong Jihan! If you do this, viewers will drop!!!

- Only the unemployed watch this.

- But, isn’t it also a time when even gods sleep?

The viewers, who had been complaining about Seong Jihan starting the game early in the morning, were stunned when they saw the map.

- What, it’s a dungeon?

- Already level 15!!!!

- How many games did you play to get to level 15 so quickly?!

- If you get first place five times in a row, you reach level 15 at level 2. You’re insane…….

In BattleNet, growth is fast up to level 10, but the level-up speed gradually slows down after that.

Especially, the experience points lost when you lose are equally applied, so you can only grow if you manage to stay in the top 50%.

However, this monster of a newcomer reached level 15 in just five games, which is why the viewers were not surprised.

- But, you still haven’t joined a guild?

- If so, the team is random, right?

- Yeah, it looks like the first-place rush will finally be broken.

- Come on, how strong is Seong Jihan? He’ll definitely get first place in the dungeon.

The dungeon mode requires teamwork to overcome obstacles.

If the team is randomly assigned, will Seong Jihan’s streak of first places finally be broken?

The viewers waited in anticipation, hoping to finally see the status screen.

And soon.

Flash, flash.

Three players were simultaneously summoned.

“Uh… the team members are split.”

“It’s over!”

The three summoned players all had black eagles on their equipment, indicating they were from the same guild.

The two male and one female players sighed as they looked at each other.

“Unfortunately, the supporter is missing….”

“It seems we’ve been assigned to a supporter survival map.”

The BattleNet matching system, after level 15, prioritizes guild members for party play when the game starts.

However, there are always exceptions.

In this case, one of the party members was assigned to a solo map, the survival map, causing the team to be split.

The players from one of the top guilds, the Black Eagle Guild, looked dejected.

“Ah, it’s over! I was just one more level away from reaching level 25. Why now!”

“Sigh, that’s true. I’m not sure if we’ll even make it into the top 5. But… hey? That person….”

The players, who had been complaining about their situation, suddenly noticed something.

“It’s Seong Jihan!”

Upon seeing Seong Jihan, who had been summoned as a supporter, they instantly broke into bright smiles.

“We’re saved!”

“If we’re on the same team as Mr. Seong Jihan, we’ll definitely make it into the top 5.”

“Just the top 5? We’ll get first place, won’t we? Haha!”

Seong Jihan’s performance was well-known among Bronze League players.

A monster that dominated the league.

If he was on their team?

Not only would they easily make it into the top 50%, but they could even aim for first place.

‘I’m sorry, but it’s a good thing the supporter is missing.’

‘Level 25! Level 25!’

While they were relieved, others were disappointed.

- If it’s the Black Eagle Guild, they won’t be trolled like last time.

- Yeah, they’re not in the top 10 guilds, but they’re still pretty high up.

- Ah, there it is… first place again today.

- Damn, I guess I need 200,000 subscribers to see this.

Most of the viewers, who had hoped to see the status screen after a slip from first place, were disappointed.

- Mr. Seong, you’re working hard early in the morning. ♥ If you just open your message box… I’ll give you a sponsorship that will make your eyes pop. ♡♥

- He’s really dedicated, even in the morning.

- At least Mr. Seong has a job. Isn’t it more messed up that we’re watching this in the morning?

- Shut up, you bastard!!!!!!!!!!!!

“Hello, Mr. Seong Jihan!”

“We are players from the Black Eagle Guild.”

“Nice to meet you! I’ve subscribed to your channel!”

The three summoned players approached Seong Jihan with smiles, offering to shake hands.

“Nice to meet you. I’m Seong Jihan.”

Seong Jihan also smiled and shook hands, pleased with the normal party composition.

[The game will start soon.]

After exchanging light greetings, the group quickly began a meeting as the notification message sounded.

“Let’s go with the standard formation. Our warrior will be in the front, the archer in the middle, and the mage and Mr. Seong Jihan in the back. How does that sound?”

The Black Eagle Guild member suggested the most basic 4-person formation.

It was a tried and tested method from hundreds or thousands of dungeon runs, making it a safe suggestion.

Moreover, with Seong Jihan as a hidden card, placing him in the back would provide solid support.

However.

“Thank you for your consideration, but I think I should be in the front.”

Seong Jihan waved his hand, indicating it was fine, and walked to the front.

“Everyone, do you want to get first place?”

“Of course!”

“Then just follow me.”

“……”

It was an incredibly arrogant statement.

But when Seong Jihan said it, it felt different.

He was the one who had defeated the Flash Golem, an unconventional powerhouse.

“Shall we go?”

“Huh? Yes…!”

As Seong Jihan entered the dungeon, the remaining party members followed him, almost in a trance.

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‘It’s so comfortable.’

The Black Eagle Guild warrior looked at Seong Jihan’s back, which was walking ahead.

Until now, he had run around, sweating, to protect the party members at the front.

Now, even in the dangerous situation of a dungeon, he felt incredibly relaxed.

‘Is this what it means to ride the bus?’

Riding the bus.

A slang term used when a player wins the game easily thanks to an outstanding player.

He never imagined he would experience this in BattleNet.

Swish, swish, swish—

A mound of earth rose from the ground in front of Seong Jihan.

[Do not disturb His rest.]

[The Emperor is eternal.]

Several human-shaped clay soldiers appeared.

The Conqueror's Mausoleum’s monsters, known as ‘Guardians.’

The Guardians were considered the reason for the increased difficulty of the August dungeon.

Each monster was powerful, and the combined attacks from multiple Guardians were extremely threatening.

However.

Bang!

“Let’s go.”

Seong Jihan lightly punched forward.

The Guardians shattered like broken pottery.

Or, perhaps they had no defense at all?

It wasn’t unreasonable for the Black Eagle Guild member to think so.

But.

Clang! Clang!

When the warrior following Seong Jihan struck the remains of the Guardians with his sword, it sounded like thick steel.

‘They’re too solid.’

That’s right.

Seong Jihan was just too powerful, not that the Guardians were weak.

The monsters shattered in one hit.

Whoosh!

Without any preparation, a trap in the dungeon was triggered, and arrows rained down on Seong Jihan.

With a light wave of his hand, the numerous arrows stopped in mid-air.

Thud, thud.

They lost their momentum and fell to the ground with a pitiful sound.

‘We’re not needed at all…’

The warrior checked the scoreboard.

While other teams were just reaching the second underground level, and the lower-ranked teams were still struggling with the first level, they had already reached the fourth level.

- Crazy, already the fourth level.

- ???? Surely it won’t end before the chicken even arrives, right?

- Take it easy, will you?!

- The Black Eagle kids are confused. Haha.

- The synergy is too good.

As one viewer said, the Conqueror's Mausoleum was the easiest dungeon for Seong Jihan to break through.

While it had powerful monsters and traps, it lacked the puzzle elements that required strategic thinking or teamwork.

It was perfect for brute force.

Thus, it seemed the game would easily end with Se