Chapter 11
There was a hidden mechanism within Forward Leap.
When it collides with a structure or a monster mid-leap, the leap is immediately interrupted.
But there is just one body part that can avoid this ‘collision’ detection.
“That’s precisely the tip of the toe.”
Pointing at his own foot, Daehyeop Kim continued speaking.
“As long as only the tip of the toe touches a structure, you can avoid collision detection.”
As if to demonstrate, Daehyeop Kim adjusted his posture once more.
He used Forward Leap again, and his body shot forward like an arrow.
Just like before, he clearly collided with the tree trunk, but Forward Leap was not interrupted.
“You can even change direction at a right angle like this.”
Now, Daehyeop Kim was even showing off mid-air direction changes.
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Isn’t that just like Lightning’s Breath?
Looks like we all know about the six continuous strikes of Lightning Flash.
What’s that supposed to mean, you nerd?
So why did Total Annihilation get stronger, then?
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“I’m not actually a nerd, but yeah, it’s true that I tried it after watching that scene. I was just curious to see if it would work…”
As genuine discussions slowly began appearing in the chat, Daehyeop Kim quickly changed the subject.
“This technique is actually quite difficult to pull off, but when it succeeds, it gains momentum. So it can travel a farther distance than just a regular Forward Leap.”
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No way…
So that’s why Total Annihilation got stronger?
Oh, I completely understand (What nonsense is this?)
I totally get it now (What the heck is he saying?)
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The chat was divided in response to Daehyeop Kim’s explanation.
“What you need to focus on here is that when you link Forward Leap with Total Annihilation, the damage of Total Annihilation increases by the distance covered using Forward Leap.”
But with Daehyeop Kim’s additional explanation, even the other half of the audience, who didn’t understand at first, began to comprehend.
Why the power of Daehyeop Kim’s Total Annihilation was so immense.
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[Anonymous User donated 100,000 KRW]
- Sensei, if you keep running around in circles with Forward Leap, does that make it stronger?
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“Oh my, thank you so much for the generous 100,000 KRW donation, anonymous friend…! Hmm, running around in circles, huh? I actually tried that, but it’s not possible. I’m not sure if it’s due to Agility or Correction Level, but even with Martial Soul, three times is the maximum.”
It was uncertain whether this limitation was a system block or simply due to Daehyeop Kim’s low level and stats.
Based on Daehyeop Kim’s experience, using this skill consecutively was capped at three times.
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Doesn’t this make martial artists totally overpowered?
You have to use both a movement skill and a main skill, so it’s kinda meh.
The fact is, wizards can change the landscape with a single click, right?
We must win against click. LOL
Even so, martial artists still look weak.
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The chat resembled the heated debates of the second unit of the in-game gallery, but Daehyeop Kim didn’t mind much.
Right now, Daehyeop Kim’s head was filled with visions of himself hunting monsters magnificently with this technique.
“From now on, I will name this technique Light Step.”
In a world where martial arts and chivalry were lost.
Daehyeop Kim proudly proclaimed the revival of martial arts.
***
[Indie Minor Game Gallery]
Martial artists are trash.
Martial artists are a secret class.
Therefore, secret classes are trash.
To summarize the recent opinion in the in-game gallery: that was it.
It was simple enough to fit into three lines.
But that public opinion was overturned by a single person.
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Analyzed Daehyeop Kim’s Forward Leap frame by frame [511]
Tried doing it myself in real life [479]
I don’t usually say this, but this looks freaking fun [225]
On XX month, XX day, 20XX, the in-game gallery announces [356]
Even then, it’s probably weaker than a fireball click. LOL [498]
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[Title] On XX month, XX day, 20XX, the in-game gallery announces
(Image of the Taegeukgi flag waving)
We declare liberation from the long, long rule of the mage occupation.
Long live the independence of Korea.
Like: 555 Dislike: 99
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[Comments: 356]
I’m a healer, but I’m not going to heal martial artists.
└ Call mages bastards.
└ Where did this guy go?
└ Stirring is approved by the mage evaluation panel.
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[Title] Tried doing it myself in real life
(Image of someone jumping towards a tree)
(Image of the same person with a cast on their ankle)
Damn it.
Like: 640 Dislike: 4
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[Comments: 479]
What job are you planning to choose when the new class is released?
└ I’m going full-blown warrior.
└ Warrior panel.
└ Low-IQ warrior gang. LOL
└ The warrior panel really is full of airheads.
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As the public opinion of martial artists improved through Daehyeop Kim’s broadcast,
the mages who had been stirring up trouble under the guise of other classes became the main target of the Schrödinger’s Cup.
The funny thing was, everyone in the in-game gallery was a gamer without a game.
The only person who wasn’t a gamer without a game was Daehyeop Kim, who was currently at the Mercenary Guild.
“Hmm… Which request should I take?”
He had completed the job change quest and become a mercenary.
However, since he started as an F-rank mercenary, there weren’t many requests he could accept right away.
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[F-rank Request – Find the Count’s Pet Cat]
[F-rank Request – Regular Sewer Inspection]
[F-rank Request – Merchant Escort]
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“Feels like these are all menial tasks…”
But he had to complete these requests to get promoted to the next rank.
Which request would be the most efficient?
While contemplating, a mercenary with a prominent scar on his face approached him.
“Regular Sewer Inspection. That’s the best one.”
“Is that so?”
The bald mercenary with a noticeable scar quietly responded.
“The sewers are smelly and dirty, but there aren’t many areas to inspect, so it ends quickly.”
“What about the merchant escort?”
In response to Daehyeop Kim’s question, the bald mercenary shook his head.
“The merchant escort takes a long time. If you run into bandits or monsters along the way, it becomes a real headache.”
It was as if the bald mercenary was saying that an F-rank mercenary like Daehyeop Kim wouldn’t be able to handle bandits or monsters.
“That’s one of the missions where newbies die the most. You’re better off avoiding it.”
Just how low was the average level of F-rank mercenaries for this bald mercenary to be this cautious?
Nonetheless, Daehyeop Kim decided to take the bald mercenary’s advice and pulled the Regular Sewer Inspection request form off the bulletin board.
“By the way, is it usually this empty in the Mercenary Guild?”
Currently, inside the Mercenary Guild, there were only three people: the receptionist, the bald mercenary, and Daehyeop Kim.
“Normally, there are a lot more people. But I heard that someone high up in the nation called for all the mercenary guilds. Rumours has it that something big is going on.”
Someone high up in the nation, huh.
There’s only one person of high status in the Empire.
It seemed to coincide with the timing when Raven went to the royal palace.
“Then, why are you still here, senior?”
“Me? I just finished a request and came back today.”
After ending the trivial conversation with the bald mercenary, Daehyeop Kim brought the request form to the receptionist.
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[F-rank Request – Regular Sewer Inspection]
- Inspect the sewers to check for any abnormalities.
- Reward: 10 Silver Coins, 5 Promotion Points
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After confirming that the request was registered in his quest log, Daehyeop Kim stepped outside.
“The quest itself doesn’t seem to be anything special.”
He followed the guide arrow that appeared in his field of vision.
He passed through the bustling streets and entered a secluded alleyway.
The guide arrow’s path ended when he arrived at a more desolate area.
“This place really looks like it doesn’t want people to enter.”
The entrance to the sewers was so filthy that it made one question whether it was being maintained at all.
Dirty stains and dried-up dark sludge marked the area.
Just looking at it felt like it was contaminating his eyes.
Standing at the entrance to the sewers, Daehyeop Kim closed his eyes tightly and stepped inside.
Drip-
“Damn it.”
The moment he entered, a droplet of water fell from the ceiling and landed on the back of his neck, causing Daehyeop Kim to curse involuntarily.
Squeak-?
Squeak-!
[Sewage Rat Lv. 4]
[Sewage Rat Lv. 3]
“Oh, it’s a low-level hunting ground.”
Despite the dirty and gloomy atmosphere, the monsters that spawned here were at a cute level.
If he had faced a difficult enemy in a place like this, he might have experienced his first death.
Thinking about that, Daehyeop Kim hunted the sewage rats solely using Total Annihilation.
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Martial artist (clicker from a distance)
Daehyeop, fight them barehanded like a real man.
Hmm… Is it really that dirty?
Doesn’t seem bad enough to avoid altogether.
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“What am I supposed to do about how dirty it is? To me, Akare is reality. What? You’d think I lost my manhood or something? User ‘I-Want-to-Spank-Warrior’—why are you targeting me?”
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Mage evaluation panel, LOL
What a hilarious username.
What did Warrior ever do wrong?
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While chatting with the viewers, Daehyeop Kim continued to move forward slowly.
Squeak-!
[Sewage Rat Man Lv.8]
Eventually, he encountered a bipedal sewage rat.
With a rather shocking appearance, Daehyeop Kim immediately took a stance.
“No words needed.”
That was a monster that should never have been allowed to exist, so he leaped forward with all his might.
There were no structures in the sewers that could be used for Light Step.
Currently, Daehyeop Kim’s level was 11, while the Rat Man was only level 8.
With this level difference, he didn’t need to use Light Step. Skill combos alone were more than enough.
Kieeeek-!
With just a single scream, the Rat Man’s form crumbled completely.
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[F-rank Request – Regular Sewer Inspection (Completed)]
- Inspect the sewers for any abnormalities.
- Reward: 10 Silver Coins, 5 Promotion Points
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After defeating the Rat Man, the quest completion notification appeared.
It seemed that the Rat Man was the ‘abnormality’ in the sewers.
Having achieved his objective, Daehyeop Kim did not leave the sewers right away.
“I’ll head further inside.”
Just like he used to explore the various maps in Old Maple Leaf Story.
Daehyeop Kim moved deeper into the sewers.
“Hmm… I thought there would be something here.”
The deeper he went, the stronger the stench became, but there was nothing else of note.
No more Sewage Rats or Rat Men appeared.
But Daehyeop Kim’s instincts were screaming.
That there was definitely something here.
Arriving at the far end of the sewers, Daehyeop Kim looked around.
“Please let me know if you see anything strange, guys.”
Daehyeop Kim was playing in first-person view.
However, most of the viewers watching were viewing from a third-person perspective.
So, they could see things that were not visible in Daehyeop Kim’s field of view.
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[Anonymous User donated 10,000 KRW]
- Stop right there and look at the left wall. Lower your head and look at the fifth block from the bottom; its shape is slightly different.
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Following the donation’s instructions, the odd-looking block came into Daehyeop Kim’s view.
An artificially altered block, standing out among the others.
“Wow, how did you even find this? Anonymous bro, you’re seriously amazing.”
Excited, Daehyeop Kim tapped on the block gently with his knuckles.
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Is it a hidden dungeon?
Hidden dungeon, LOL.
If you clear it, do you become a Necromancer?
Uh-oh, that’s going to be a problem if it happens.
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“Guys, please, stop getting all worked up…”
Just as Daehyeop Kim was about to tell his viewers to calm down, his words were cut short.
Rumble-!
Iron bars fell and blocked the only exit from the sewers.
Then, within the enclosed space, numerous Rat Men and various rat-shaped monsters began to be summoned.
[You have entered the dungeon: ‘The Black Mage’s Trap.’]
Squeak? Squeak!
The summoned rat monsters immediately rushed at Daehyeop Kim.
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Ah, crap!
Guys, try watching this in first-person view.
It’s so freaking gross.
I’m turning off the broadcast.
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Even though Daehyeop Kim’s level was high, there were just too many of them.
Of course, Total Annihilation deals damage to all enemies in a straight line.
However, the Rat Men couldn’t be taken out in one hit with Total Annihilation, so it was impossible to wipe them all out in one go.
The only remaining option was to chain skills to increase Total Annihilation’s damage…
But the conditions weren’t favourable.
This place was too narrow to use Light Step, and it was an unfamiliar space.
Most importantly, using Forward Leap here would mean jumping straight into the middle of enemy territory.
It was a truly dire situation.
All the viewers thought that Daehyeop Kim was finally going to record his first death.
As Daehyeop Kim swung his fist, a giant energy fist followed its motion.
It was the now-familiar Total Annihilation, the martial artist’s primary attack skill.
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Can’t believe it doesn’t one-shot them.
Daehyeop, just spend 2 million already.
[Info]: This guy’s still using a level 1 weapon.
Wait, I know you’re angry, but listen.
It’s called the legendary X Gauntlet.
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The low-level Sewage Rats were taken out with one Total Annihilation.
However, the high-health Rat Men survived and attacked Daehyeop Kim at close range.
If he could just buy some time for Total Annihilation’s cooldown, he might be able to survive.
“Damn it, noooo!!!”
…But no miracle occurred.
[You have been killed by Sewage Rat Man Lv.8.]
Surrounded by the Rat Men, darkness fell upon him.
When he came to, he found himself back in the capital’s plaza.
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Buy some gear, Daesung!
So, it’s actually possible to die as a martial artist.
Daehyeop, your mindset is like Lee Sookjwa’s.
You lost 10% experience points.
He got normalized because he was leeching with poor gear. LOL
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**T/n: Tho I didn’t write it before, but Daehyeop’s Viewers call him different-Different names all the time.**
“…”
Staring silently at the chat, Daehyeop Kim swallowed his rising anger.
He took a deep breath and opened the minimap to check the location of the blacksmith.
[Broadcast title: Conquering the Black Mage’s Trap]
After updating the broadcast title, Daehyeop Kim immediately sprinted toward the blacksmith.
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