TL: ænigma
PR: Hayath
“Episode 9: The Eye of Truth”
[Eye of Truth]
-Grade: Unique attribute
-Effect: See through hidden things.
A short phrase.
When Do-hyun saw that, he couldn’t help but tremble with emotion.
“Unique attributes… ”
A type of attribute that he had never seen before.
He had never seen a type called “Unique”, even in Demrock.
However, Dohyeon was not naive enough to not recognize its value.
‘Honestly, I don’t know what kind of ability this is. But it’s definitely a tremendous ability.’
Weapon Master? Hero? Slayer?
These are good attributes.
However, they are not unique attributes.
There may not be anyone who owns all of them, but if you look at each one alone, there will be quite a few people who own them.
But what about the Eye of Truth?
‘At least I’ve never heard of it having this attribute.’
Unique (唯一).
There is literally only one of these things in the world.
It is said to be a trait that only Dohyeon possesses in GodOse, which has 1 billion players.
Aside from its power, its rarity was incomparable.
‘Now that I think about it, there were those words.’
He saw some talk in the community about the word ‘grade’ attached to attributes.
They are all attributes anyway, so why bother using the word ‘grade’ instead of ‘type’ or ‘kind’?
It was a valid question.
Grades are what divide things into classes such as common, rare, heroic, and legendary, but what differentiates them into attributes or skills is the type or kind.
There were quite a few opinions exchanged, but in the end, it ended in disarray with the opinion that the error might have arisen from the differences between Korean and foreign languages.
Dohyun also had similar thoughts when he saw the post.
No, honestly, he didn’t think much of it.
Because grade or type were not particularly important factors to him.
He just said, “Okay, that’s it,” and moved on.
But now he knows the reason.
‘I never thought it was literally a grade… ‘
Unique attributes and attributes.
These two were the names of the grades.
If you think about it, it was complacent to think that the artificial intelligence, which is said to be superior to AlXGo, would make such an error.
The question was resolved, but it wasn’t really that important.
‘The important thing is that I’ve won the lottery.’
It wasn’t just a gatcha either.
Unique attributes, 5 attributes, and even other titles.
It was truly a hit.
[The First Slayer]
-Grade: Legendary
-Description: A title given to the first person to kill a legendary named boss.
-effect
Fury: Deals 10% additional damage to boss monsters.
Predation: When you successfully try during the first battle, all stats increase by +6.
The ‘predation’ effect does not apply to bosses of the same type as the previously caught boss.
All abilities + 10
[Ability points currently acquired through predation + 6]
The attributes alone are sweet, and it is a legendary title.
It was an incredible performance befitting its legendary status.
The basic option of all abilities +10 is great, but you can increase your late-game potential through predation.
In addition, there is a fury that deals 10% additional damage to boss monsters.
One title had the effect of three titles.
‘Oh… Sweet… ‘
It was a sweet start to the point where he thought he might be suffering from diabetes.
‘I can’t believe this opportunity comes to me who is so unlucky… ‘
In ‘Demrok’, it was more valuable because it was Do-hyun who was treated unlucky by the world.
How many stomach-aches has he had so far?
At that time, he only got regular grade items while everyone else was getting rare grades…
‘It feels good this time.’
Are there any users, who start with 6 attributes and legendary and rare titles?
If he posted this on the website bulletin board, it would be very controversial.
He might get a lot of attention from users who are rolling their eyes and trying to recruit him, and users who just want to kill him because they feel sick to their stomachs.
‘I don’t think they’d believe it, but.’
He didn’t know if others would believe things that even he wouldn’t have believed, if it wasn’t him who was present there, right now.
‘Rather than that… ‘
After finishing checking the reward, Dohyeon looked around.
He could see the floor and walls that had been ruined by Iron Blood’s Demon Dragon, and the interior on the other side, which seemed to have drawn a line with that space, still intact.
Dohyeon tilted his head as he looked at the scene.
‘Why doesn’t the tutorial end?’
As far as he knows, the game begins with the goddess appearing, sealing the boss monster again, and sending the adventurers to the main continent.
But none of those events were happening.
“For a moment… Sealing the boss monster?”
At the same time, something passes through Dohyeon’s mind.
‘It’s definitely the time where the goddess should appear… ‘
This is the point at which the user dies.
But what about himself?
Instead of dying, he defeated the sealed ‘Demonic Dragon’ and took all the attributes and rewards.
It was a situation where everything changed due to that influence.
‘What happens in cases like this?’
He was embarrassed for a moment, but quickly regained his composure.
And that calmness soon gave way to some anticipation.
If the scheduled event has changed…
‘It could be a hidden piece.’
He had already sucked the honey through a straw and was full of greed, but you never know.
As he approached the door he came in from, a message came to mind.
[The boss’s death has been confirmed.]
[Would you like to return to the entrance?]
“Uh.”
As he answered quickly, his vision reversed.
The corpses of monsters were lined up in the hallway, which collapsed more loudly than the messy room.
A long battle was going on here for the entire 5 hours and 30 minutes that Do-hyeon was inside.
Charlie was looking at Do-hyeon with a surprised expression on the blood-stained battlefield.
Even though he was covered in the blood of numerous monsters, his momentum remained undiminished, and he had a blank expression on his face as if he couldn’t believe it.
Soon their eyes met and his lips trembled.
“Ah… Iced coffee… ”
“… ”
Dohyeon felt it instinctively.
That guy was about to spit out another gem of a line.
Sure enough, he asked with a trembling voice.
“I definitely heard a monster being summoned… Did you really kill it?”
“Yeah, well… ”
“And yet you don’t even have a single wound. How can you be…?”
Unlike before, the tone of speech was closer to an extreme honorific, the tone was polite, and even those longing eyes.
Everything was already overwhelming, but Charlie didn’t stop.
“No, it doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from.”
“?”
“In essence, heroes bloom in difficult times. I, Charlie, have no doubt that your presence will make a big difference in this messy world.”
It was then that he, with a determined look on his face, immediately got down on one knee.
“Hero… I want to walk that glorious path together. Would you please allow this lowly knight to become your heart and sword?”
Tiring-.
A message appears at the same time.
[Charlie, the leader of the Knights of Arlen Castle, hopes to become your heart and sword.]
[If you accept the knight’s oath, he will swear loyalty to you.]
‘… What?’
He was secretly expecting a hidden piece, but he still didn’t expect this at all.
The knight’s oath meant that he would believe and follow him even if it meant losing his life.
It wasn’t just a metaphor.
[If accepted, Charlie will no longer be the commander of the knights of Arlen Castle, but will become your subordinate.]
[The lord receives the benefits on his behalf.]
A knight who has made an oath, no matter what his position, will lay down everything and go under his lord.
And he offers up all the rights and benefits he has received so far to his lord.
A pledge to literally sacrifice everything.
‘Amazing, Great.’
If he is in a position such as the leader of a castle, there will be many factors that will help him grow in the future.
He will be treated well by NPCs wherever he goes, and he will be able to grow easily through his high position.
But…
[However, he is already deceased a long time ago, so he cannot receive benefits even if he becomes his master.]
“Ah.”
Do-hyeon let out an exasperated exclamation at the message that immediately came to mind.
Somehow, things were resolved too easily.
In fact, if you start at level 1 and become the knight commander’s lord, it’s a bit overwhelming.
‘The tutorial was a reenactment of the past Arlen Castle’s disaster.’
The essence of the tutorial is the stage and stepping stone for adventurers from another world, to enter the main continent through the goddess.
The reason was that, unlike the point of view of the main game, the scenery was more like the medieval times in the distant past.
‘It seems like it’s just a formal pledge. It’s like some kind of event… ‘
Well, it would be foolish to ask for more here.
Still, it felt good, so Dohyeon nodded without much hesitation.
That moment.
[You accepted the knight’s oath.]
[You remain as a lord in the memories of Knight Commander ‘Charlie.’]
[The war, later recorded as the horror of the abyss and the disaster of Arlen Castle, ended as victory in Charlie’s memory.]
[He will sleep peacefully, looking forward to a future with you.]
[The tutorial ends and the pantheon opens.]
[You will be warped to the pantheon after a short while.]
A message appeared and the area where the boss room was, changed into a warp.
Although it was a different route than the original route, he successfully completed the tutorial.
‘… ‘Sleep peacefully.’
Dohyeon glanced at Charlie.
His eyes were drawn to the loyal eyes and determined expression of Charlie, as if he was truly looking at his lord.
That must be that man’s last memory.
When he thought about it like that, he felt uneasy for some reason.
In a way, he’s just an NPC, but looking at his reaction, he wondered if he felt affection for him…
“Master, where is our next destination?”
That might be why.
Looking at him with a small expectation in his determined eyes, he didn’t bother to answer before entering the warp.
“… Go where they need us. Because it’s a dizzy world.”
“Ah… ”
It’s cringy, but he thought Charlie would definitely want this answer the most.
Charlie, who had been gaping with no response, closed his mouth again.
There was no specific answer, but that was enough.
Because his eyes proved that Dohyeon’s thoughts were correct.
[Use warp.]
[You will be moved to the pantheon after 5 seconds.]
[5… ]
It was when Dohyeon boarded the warp that he felt at ease.
Charlie nodded as if he had made a promise and approached.
“… Please accept this.”
Charlie took something out of his pocket and politely handed it over.
[3… ]
[2… ]
It was a necklace.
A necklace of a rather plain design with what looks like a red ruby in it.
Dohyeon, who accepted it, could not help but be surprised. Before Dohyeon could react, the warp’s travel time ended.
[…] Obtained.]
[Move to the pantheon.]
“Thank you, my lord. Please… Save… ”
A message engulfed in dazzling light.
And after that, with Charlie’s words sounding blurry, his vision turned black.
[Welcome to the pantheon.]
[This is a place to choose your God and decide the path you wish to take. I will pray for God’s protection.]
[Inventory is not available here and will be automatically selected, when forced to quit.]
