The Martial God who Regressed Back to Level 2 Novel

"Wow, the number of subscribers has exceeded 20,000?"

"Has it already reached that level?"

Just a while ago, it was only 8,000 subscribers, but it has more than doubled.

The interest in Sung JiHan has been increasing day by day.

Yi Ha-yeon felt anxious.

"Ugh... why is it skyrocketing so quickly? At this rate, they might come and recruit him with money from the US or China."

"The bald members of the New Self-Defense Force keep working on it."

"That's right! I saw the chat and it was creepy. But at least Sung JiHan won't go because of the Sword King. I'm worried about the guilds in the US or China. The currency they use there is different."

"That's true."

Yi Ha-yeon nervously bit her nails.

It was a habit that came out when she was trying to stop herself from betting.

Im Ga-yeong saw her and shook her head excitedly.

"Miss, please don't do that."

"Huh, what?"

"Biting your nails. I haven't seen good results from you having that habit."

"Ugh... it's not always like that, you know?"

While saying that, Yi Ha-yeon quickly took her hand out of her mouth.

She stood up from her seat.

"It won't work. Ga-yeong!"

"...."

"There's a parking lot nearby. Let's go and set up a tent there."

"....Am I going too?"

"Of course! Am I supposed to go alone? Scary?"

"You were so excited about the BattleNet Academy..."

She remembered Yi Ha-yeon's past, where she charged high tuition fees and gave useless gifts while drinking whiskey.

She had said just the day before yesterday that she would never go near the BattleNet Academy again.

"But Sung JiHan is worth it."

But still, why go there and sleep?

Im Ga-yeong stopped Yi Ha-yeon from running away.

"Miss! You'll look ugly if you sleep there. You should go after doing a full setup."

"What are you talking about? I look fine without makeup!"

"Don't be so hard on yourself."

"Tsk...!"

The logic was that in order to persuade Sung JiHan, she had to be in the best condition.

"Fine. But didn't you say you don't know his phone number?"

"I was going to tell the guy who kicked the soccer ball."

"Ugh, that guy. Could it be that you like him?!"

"I have to test that."

"Fine. Cancel the tent."

In the end, Yi Ha-yeon's tent plan was successfully thwarted.

* * *

"This mission is a survival mission."

Colosseum map.

Sung JiHan had already dominated the game from before.

-End

- Are we going to watch a massacre play today~~

- Ah, survival is so boring lol

- Seriously, it ends too easily

The viewers who tuned into Sung JiHan's broadcast already had their expectations from the moment they joined.

Even Sung JiHan, who easily cut the Flash Golem in half, would he even break a sweat against the Bronze players?

That's what the other players who participated in the survival game also thought.

"Ah, it's Sung JiHan......"

"Damn it! He's so lucky!!"

"Why is he playing games at this hour......!"

Seeing Sung JiHan dressed in sweatpants after his armor was destroyed, the players twisted their expressions.

[The game will start soon.]

"Run!"

As soon as the game started, they ran in all directions.

Since being the first to die would result in being at the bottom, they had to do something to avoid penalties.

But...

"I'm sorry."

Nameless Divine Skill

Lawful Steps

Flash Thunder Steps

Sung JiHan, with a completely unapologetic face, quickly caught up to them from behind.

"Heh. Hehehe......!"

I was definitely behind him, right?!

At the moment they were about to take a step, the players screamed as if they had seen a ghost when they saw Sung JiHan standing in front of them.

Thud!

Sung JiHan easily took away their weapons and increased his score.

Then he chased after the other players who were running away.

- He just annihilates them

- Seriously,,, the Gangnam 1 players,,, instead of standing up to him,,, pathetically,,, running away! Tsk!

- Even if you try to fight, you'll be cut down in 1 second lol

- Yeah, but if you run away, one of the ten will survive lol

Like a wolf entering a flock of sheep, Sung JiHan was unfolding a massacre play.

The result of this game was obvious to anyone.

[Ranked 1st in the survival game.]

Since today's game map was a survival, the result was natural.

The reactions of the viewers who were watching the broadcast were now subdued.

- Of course, 1st place~ Can't even see the status window today

- It's a survival map, so obviously

- Did you all see how everyone ran away as soon as Sung JiHan appeared?

- Even I would run away lol

After the game ended like that.

When Sung JiHan was able to see the chat, Takeda's message asking him to open the mailbox started flooding in.

-Sung Sang... You're too strong! As expected, you're not just anyone here♥ If you open the mailbox, I will make a surprising offer that will make you jump with surprise...♥

- -;; When that human Sung JiHan is playing games, he doesn't say anything... He's really putting in effort to recruit him

- You brought the Sword King and now you're trying to sweep up the promising rookies? It's disgusting, seriously

- If you're Korean, please don't go to Japan!!

Sung JiHan, who was briefly looking at the chat that was coming up one after another, satisfied the viewers' expectations with a short response.

"Yes, I'm not going."

* * *

[As a reward for 1st place, experience points and GP acquisition rate increase by 50 percent.]

[Achieved 1st place in the game five times in a row.]

[Experience points and GP acquisition rate increase by 200 percent.]

[Level has increased by 2.]

[Acquired 3,000 GP.]

The rewards were splendid.

Receiving the 1st place reward five times in a row, the level increased by 2 even at level 13, reaching level 15.

However, Sung JiHan couldn't help but feel dissatisfied.

"There were no achievement points."

Perhaps because he had achieved the 10-kill achievement in the previous survival map, there were only level ups and GP acquisition in this game, and there were no achievement points to be obtained at all.

But Sung JiHan decided not to be disappointed anymore.

"Now things are different."

[Upon reaching level 15, the game map 'Dungeon' has been unlocked.]

Dungeon.

Unlike the survival and defense modes that were available from the first login to BattleNet, it was the third game map that was unlocked when reaching level 15.

"This is where the real team play begins."

The dungeon was not a content that could be cleared simply by being strong.

Various traps, mazes, and puzzles had to be overcome, so the presence of party members who worked well together was necessary.

That's why.

There was another element that was unlocked when reaching level 15.

[Guild content has been unlocked.]

[From now on, you can proceed with party play with guild members.]

From now on, regardless of the party play map, it was possible to form a team and play the game with guild members.

"Now the guild is almost essential."

A guild party formed by guild members and a public party mixed with regular players.

Anyone could easily predict which one would perform better.

For example, if a troll with the fate of the Sword King like last time appeared, it could be impossible to clear the mission at all.

Even so, Sung JiHan still had no intention of joining a guild.

"I have to break the Guild Master achievement."

BattleNet achievements that could be obtained in various ways outside of the game.

Until now, if he had obtained a lot of achievement points from BattleTube, the place to obtain achievement points after that was directly related to guild-related achievements.

"I can't join any guild until I reach Silver or higher."

It would be good to join a guild right now.

With Sung JiHan's skills and potential, he would receive astronomical signing bonuses, annual salaries, and various conveniences.

But those things would follow as long as he had the ability.

Sung JiHan had no intention of giving up the Guild Master achievement, which was a firm commitment to maintaining his 1st place position.

"Anyway, for now, I have to go to the dungeon without a guild."

Sung JiHan searched for the August Bronze Dungeon.

If the August Dungeon mainly consisted of traps and mazes, he could just break through with his strength.

But if there were patterns that required the cooperation of party members, he needed to come up with a plan.

[August Bronze Dungeon]

-Conqueror's Mausoleum

"The Tomb of the Conqueror? It's a bit hazy."

It was a dungeon that he couldn't remember well.

He was someone who played World Rescue, so it was unlikely that he would remember a Bronze Dungeon from 10 years ago.

Sung JiHan let out a bitter laugh as he skimmed through the strategy.

"The Tomb of the Conqueror is a dungeon where powerful monsters appear, so the difficulty level is high."

"The role of the warrior, who is in the front line, is very important."

"There are few traps and maze elements, and there are hardly any puzzle elements, but all party members must survive in front of the Conqueror's statue on the 7th floor underground."

Sung JiHan's expression hardened.

All four party members had to be alive in order to clear the dungeon.

"It's annoying."

If the interference from the Sword King's faction continued like last time, they might not be able to complete the mission at all, not just getting first place.

Sung JiHan pondered for a moment.

Then he smiled faintly.

"With these conditions, it should be possible."

Sung JiHan had a method that only he could do.

* * *

Shin Jiwidae Japan Trading Company Korean Branch Office.

Takeda was on the phone with his superiors at Shin Jiwidae.

"Takeda, your request is impossible."

"H-However, didn't the Personnel Director see it? The video I sent!"

"You mean defeating the Flash Golem?"

"Yes! Even if he received buffs, that level is not possible in Bronze. He is someone we need to recruit with all our efforts!"

"That was impressive even to me. But the 'method' you mentioned cannot be used."

The Director's voice was firm.

"That method is only a last resort. If your request is to be accepted, you must provide solid evidence."

"...By evidence, do you mean the status window?"

"Yes. You know that well."

As if he were an old man who was stuck in his ways.

Takeda barely held back the curse that was about to come out of his mouth.

"However, personally, I am very interested in a player named Sung JiHan."

"What do you mean by that?"

"I will personally support you financially. Use that money to find out his status window information by any means necessary. Once you find out his status window, you can even use the last resort if necessary."

Takeda instinctively bowed his head at those words.

Indeed, the Director was wise!

There was a reason why he had been working in the Personnel Department for so long.

"I understand. I will definitely find out his information!"

"Good, I trust you."

Click.

Takeda carefully put down the receiver and his eyes sparkled.

"I failed during the Defense, but... I won't slip up in the dungeon map. I swear on my honor!"

If only he could find out the status window.

If only he could use the method known as the last resort...!

Japan would have both the 'present' known as the Sword King and the 'future' known as Sung JiHan in their hands.

"Hehe... I'm looking forward to it."

Takeda smiled happily.