Translator: Seven

  Editor: Ana_Banana

  “Isaac Ivanov has entered!”


  Of the 424 players attacking the dungeon this time, Isaac Ivanov was the last one to enter, And when he did so the dungeon sent the notification informing them of how to move on to the next floor.

  [Kill 111,111 Goblins to advance to the next floor.]

  The notification immediately silenced the atmosphere of the group as if it was a candle that had been blown out.

  ‘I didn’t hear that incorrectly, did I?”


  ‘110,000?’


  110,000.

  This was the first time the players had ever encountered such a number in a dungeon.

  They were used to units of 10,000 monsters, but never once had the number surpass 100,000.

  Of course, considering the fact that their targets were Goblins, this number couldn’t exactly be called large.

  After all, while they might not be normal Goblins, it was still better than facing Dragons, Hellhounds or Wyverns.

  They were able to comfort themselves by thinking in this way.

  ‘This is no joke.’


  But if they were to start comforting themselves in that way, then they definitely wouldn’t’ have qualified to enter this 7 Floor dungeon.

  ‘110,000 on the first floor.’


  After all, they were still on the first floor.

  The least challenging and lightest of the seven floors they were about to climb.

  Looking for comfort on the first floor?

  It would be strange if people who couldn’t anticipate just how challenging the attack would be, were allowed to participate in the attack.

  “It’s a good number to warm up. A rough estimate would be 300 monsters per person.”


  “If it’s just Goblins, it wouldn’t be too challenging even if there were a million of them.”


  That’s why the Lightning King and Park Yong-wan acted like it was nothing special when they saw the notification.

  They both already had the qualifications to attack 7 Floor dungeons. Between them, the Lightning King even had a bit of an advantage.

  “Now, let’s make some things clear.”


  He spoke in a leisurely tone.

  “As we agreed beforehand, we will split into three teams and move.”


  Isaac Ivanov, the Phoenix Guild and Thunderbird came to an agreement before they entered the dungeon.

  In general, unless there were any special circumstances, the three groups would act on their own.

  It had already been proven through countless cases that it was better for everyone to move separately and use their own strength than for the parties to form a rushed alliance and hinder each other.

  “Lead actors don’t need to share a stage.”


  In a sense, Park Yong-wan, Isaac Ivanov and the Lightning King could all be considered as aces.

  And the players they brought with them were those who specialised in supporting these aces.

  For them to be on the same stage would be the same as sending out three aces in one round of a game.

  In other words, it was an incredibly wasteful act that was beyond inefficient.

  “Let’s play a game instead.”


  Therefore, they needed something other than cooperation.

  “How about we bet over who can catch the most in this dungeon?”


  And in a sense, it was the best way for the three teams to have the highest level of synergy.

  “Sounds like fun.”


  Therefore Park Yong-wan accepted the Lightning King’s proposal without any hesitation.

  “Then what shall we bet? A finger?”


  “Other people’s fingers are useless. Unless you want to look at the pictures in their smartphone.”


  Of course, the Lightning King was even more relentless.

  “Let’s bet a legendary item. Instead of chips.”


  After saying that, the Lightning King jerked his chin towards Shakira, who immediately took an item from her inventory.

  “I’ll bet Achilles’ Sword.”


  Achilles’ Sword.

  Park Yong-wan’s gaze became a bit cold when he saw the Lightning King reveal a legendary item without hesitation, the value of which was obvious just from its name.”


  It was obvious that he had been planning this for quite a while.

  Kim Woo-jin, who was watching the scene, couldn’t help but laugh inside.

  ‘The Lightning King is certainly on another level.’


  Park Yong-wan could be described as a beast raised in an animal sanctuary. When attacking dungeons he only had the monsters as enemies, and he rarely had to care about any other variables.

  To put it simply, he never had to share a dungeon with a predator on the same level as him.

  On the other hand, the Lightning King was a wild beast that had been raised in a world with countless outlaws, without the help of any national power.

  He had shared dungeons with predators like himself numerous times, and had survived every single time.

  Therefore, the Lightning King, better than anyone, knew just how to take the lead in a dungeon where predators were gathered.

  The same was true even now.

  Would you play a game with legendary items as the stake?

  In all honesty, there was no reason to do so.

  ‘It wouldn’t be easy for Park Yong-wan to refuse.’


  However, if he refused, he would be immediately placed in a lower position from the start.

  On the other hand, even if he refused, there would be no problem for the Lightning King.

  ‘If Park Yong-wan accepts, it would be a good opportunity for the Lightning King to gauge his abilities.’


  Since it was a bet with legendary items on the line, Park Yong-wan would definitely want to win, and there was a high chance that he would even take out a few hidden cards to do so.

  Therefore, it was highly possible for the Lightning King to learn more about Park Yong-wan’s skills.

  ‘One of the basics of hunting was to grasp the abilities of the prey.’


  For the Lightning King, it would be his first step towards hunting Park Yong-wan.

  “Good. I’ll bet a legendary item too.”


  Park Yong-wan didn’t hesitate any longer, deciding to accept the Lightning King’s proposal.

  “The Blue River Sword, do you need an explanation?”


  Zhao Yun’s sword, this legendary item which certainly didn’t need any explanation, was added to the pot.

  It was the moment when two swords which belonged to legendary heroes, had become the stakes in a bet.

  It was then.

  “Isaac Ivanov will also participate.”


  Kim Woo-jin, who was watching their actions, spoke up with Isaac Ivanov standing behind him.

  “Isaac Ivanov will bet Merlin’s Staff.”


  Merlin’s Staff!

  The moment they heard the name of this item, both Park Yong-wan and the Lightning King were unable to hide their surprised expressions as they subconsciously turned to look at the staff in Isaac Ivanov’s hand.

  “The prize is huge.”


  “Such a strong bet.”


  Soon, they hid their surprised expression and replaced it with a calm expression, but in truth, it was only an act.

  They weren’t the only ones.

  ‘He bet Merlin’s Staff?’


  ‘Oh my God.’


  Park Yong-wan and the Lightning King’s subordinates couldn’t hide their surprise when they heard this ridiculous wager.

  Kim Woo-jin took in their expressions with a cold glint in his eyes as he thought to himself.

  ‘If they covet Merlin’s Staff, they’ll push themselves even harder.’


  Kim Woo-jin was also a player who knew how to attack a dungeon with predators.

  ‘To the extent that they’ll reveal almost everything they have.’


  A player who knew it better than anyone else in the world.

  That player’s hunt had begun.

  …


  There were many types of Goblins that could be encountered in dungeons.

  From ordinary Goblins that were very weak, to variants such as Albino Goblins and Hobgoblins who were known for their incredible size and strength, to those like Goblin Champions and Goblin Knights, who were known for their skill with weapons.

  Usually, these Goblins were considered as weak monsters.

  However, players who were active in 6 Floor dungeons knew. Even a weak Goblin could knock down a player by grabbing their ankles, remove their armor and bite their flesh.

  So if a player died to a Goblin at any time, it wouldn’t be considered strange.

  And the more Goblins one had to deal with, the more that reality became possible.

  Kiiii!

  Kieeh!

  In that sense, the sight of more than 3,000 different Goblins ignoring their fear and attacking with madness instead, was a scene that made even the most battle hardened players feel a chill down their spines.

  ‘So terrifying.’


  ‘Now that there are thousands of them gathered, these Goblins don’t even feel like Goblins.’


  In that sense, it was natural for the 213 Phoenix Guild players who entered the dungeon with Park Yong-wan to feel uneasy as they faced off against this terrifying group of Goblins.

  Of course, Park Yong-wan was different.

  “Dirty Goblin bastards.”


  Instead of shouting, Park Yong-wan simply muttered a word of complaint before charging towards the group of Goblins while pulling out the greatsword, Durandal.

  He rushed to the battlefield by himself without bothering to give any orders.

  Puht!

  Like the tip of an awl, he pierced into the group of Goblins and began cutting them down one after the other without any mercy or hesitation.

  This sight, which was like watching a weed wacker cutting grass, was so impressive and destructive that it sent a chill throughout the body just by looking at it.

  However, Park Yong-wan’s men weren’t surprised by the sight.

  ‘It’s begun.’


  ‘He always does this.’


  Because that was the type of player Park Yong-wan was.

  Park Yong-wan, who couldn’t be called outstanding and was not lacking anything either, had always made the battlefield simple.

  He would plough through the monsters and create a path, and all his men had to do was follow him.

  And they would follow him once again.

  Even if nothing else was certain, they believed that Park Yong-wan’s path was something they could always follow.

  “All out attack!”


  There was no reason why it would change this time around.

  “Attack!”


  As it had been from the start, Park Yong-wan’s men began following the path he created.

  “Amazing.”


  The Lightning King’s men, who were secretly observing Park Yong-wan from the side, couldn’t hold in their astonishment at the sight.

  “Park Yong-wan’s skills are much higher than the public’s estimation.”


  “He’s suppressed by the Messiah Guild, but he’s no weaker than the top five guilds.”


  They were surprised that Park Yong-wan, who hadn’t even been given a proper nickname, was much stronger than they expected.

  But that was it.

  They were just a bit surprised.

  “Well, he’s still not much when compared to the boss.”


  After all, their boss was none other than the Lightning King.

  “By now, he’s probably making a mess of the battlefield.”


  …


  Crackle!

  Followed by the sound of thunder, a bolt of lightning crashed into the horn of a Hobgoblin.

  Kiib!

  The Hobgoblin then became a pile of ashes without any way to defend itself.

  Kiii?

  Then, because of the Hobgoblin’s demise, reason began to return to the eyes of the Goblins that had descended into madness.

  Kiieh?

  These Goblins, who had regained their reason, could see warriors with heavy armors, and giant axes and hammers standing in front of them.

  At the same time, when they realised that all of these beings were releasing a bloodthirsty aura, fear crept into their eyes.

  Kiiehhh!

  Kiiiii!

  The Goblins at the front used all their might to stop their legs from going forward before turning their backs to escape.

  Kiiik!

  But that only made things worse as they bumped into their companions, entangling and trampling them.

  At that moment, it was clear that the Goblins had been defeated before they could even fight.

  It was a very rare sight.

  “They weren’t that much.”


  “Wipe them out.”


  However, the Lightning King’s subordinates began to crush the Goblins as though they were used to this sight.

  Crackle!

  The Lightning King observed this scene with sparks dancing around his body.

  There was a mocking smile on his lips.

  ‘I never would have expected to fight Goblins.’


  The Lightning King.

  The need for strategies were practically useless for him as he used Lightning Spirits, and it was virtually impossible to avoid his attacks.

  One who could handle any battlefield.

  In all honesty, he hadn’t planned to make a move against the Goblins.

  The bolt of lightning from before had actually come from his disciple, Shakira.

  ‘Isaac Ivanov.’


  But it was none other than Isaac Ivanov who made him do this.

  ‘It’s a completely different story now that Merlin’s Staff is involved.’


  He had originally proposed the bet to stimulate Park Yong-wan, but when Isaac Ivanov bet Merlin’s Staff, the bet became more than that.

  ‘I have to get it somehow.’


  Merlin’s staff was something that the Lightning King would be willing to use some effort to obtain.

  “Hey, tell those guys to step back.”


  “Yes, sir.”


  After giving the order, the Lightning King lifted his palm, and electricity began dancing over it.

  Then, this spark of electricity transformed into a wolf, made entirely of lightning which then charged towards the fleeing Goblins.

  Crackle!

  Kiii!

  These goblins were then electrocuted by the lightning wolf, and collapsed, twitching, to the ground, while foaming at the mouth.

  And the Lightning King’s men moved after the lightning wolf passed.

  “What a harvest!”


  “Clean this up. Quickly!”


  They began cutting the heads off the twitching, electrocuted bodies of the Goblins that lay on the ground.

  They literally began reaping the Goblins’ lives.

  Gulp!

  Park Yong-wan’s subordinates, who saw this sight from a distance, couldn’t help but swallow their saliva.

  “The Lightning King… is on an entirely different level.”


  “They don’t even need tactics.”


  This was a natural reaction when they saw how easily the Lightning King could wipe out a large group of monsters.

  Because of this, even Park Yong-wan’s men were forced to admit.

  “Will the Lightning King win this bet?”


  “It would be difficult for our boss to win.”


  The winner of this bet would probably be the Lightning King.

  Of course, that thought didn’t last very long.

  [There are 55,555 goblins remaining.]

  “Huh? What was that?”


  “Uh? Half are already dead? The Lightning King only hunted about 10,000, didn’t he?”


  Because there was a real Goblin Slayer in the dungeon.

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