The Martial God who Regressed Back to Level 2 Novel

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Defense map, 'One Bridge'.

This map, which comes from games in the Gold to Diamond league, was famous for its extreme difficulty.

Especially for players who had just reached Gold, their goal was not to defeat the enemy, but simply to survive.

To survive a few minutes longer than other players and stay within the top 50 percent.

"It's been a while since I've seen this map."

On the other hand, Sung JiHan felt a sense of nostalgia.

This was because One Bridge was one of the maps he had played the most as a player in his previous life.

So he knew the strategy of this game better than anyone else.

"The goal of the game is simple."

To protect the bridge and prevent the enemies from crossing.

Summoned Sung JiHan looked around.

The 50 players summoned to this map were gathered at the starting point of the bridge.

Everyone looked at Sung JiHan with confusion.

"...What? Why is hyung here?"

"When did Sung JiHan reach Gold?"

"We didn't hear any news about it."

"Did a bug occur?"

Since it was Silver's first time participating in a Gold game, it was natural that they didn't know.

However, they were communicating with viewers through BattleTube, so they could quickly figure out what had happened through the viewers.

"Um... They said there were no matching opponents, so they matched with the higher league?"

"Wow. That doesn't make sense! Our guild party members are all in their 60s... Does that mean BattleNet evaluates Sung JiHan like that?"

"I can't believe it. But there's a big difference between Gold and Silver..."

Some Gold players frowned, seemingly displeased.

Gold and Silver.

Although it was only one step difference, it determined whether someone was a pro player or not.

"No matter how strong Sung JiHan is, how can a Silver participate in a Gold game..."

"I hope he doesn't trip."

Since Sung JiHan had many fans, they couldn't openly say it now that it was being live-streamed on BattleTube.

But many players felt uncomfortable.

"Then where will Sung JiHan be assigned?"

"It's random, but he's probably in the back since he's Silver, right?"

"No. That wouldn't be fair. He should be placed fairly as if he were the same as Gold."

While the players were arguing among themselves about where Sung JiHan would be assigned,

"Quiet!!!!"

Boooooom-!

The giant bridge vibrated, and a loud roar could be heard from the other side of the bridge.

As if shaking the heavens and the earth, the players covered their ears and frowned.

"Oh, we haven't even started yet. We can still make some noise."

"He really has a strong presence."

Thump. Thump!

In the middle of the giant bridge that connected the massive cliffs,

There, one person walked towards this side.

No, it was more appropriate to call him a giant rather than a person.

Even if a group of people gathered, they couldn't match his size.

Approaching with blood-stained armor, the giant exuded a menacing aura.

"While the commander fights alone in the front, the soldiers are gossiping behind!"

Imperial commander, giant Sung JiHan.

He quickly approached the players and leaned his face forward.

Matching his 4-meter size, his face was also large.

-Hehehehe!

-He's ugly no matter when you see him.

-I think he'll even appear in my dreams lol.

-Don't bring up that ugly face even in my nightmares.

Among humanoid NPCs, he had the worst visual appearance.

Skin wrinkled all over.

Beards sticking out haphazardly, with mushrooms growing on his face.

His nose, mouth, and jaw were strangely twisted.

Only a few strands of hair stuck to his bald head, making it unclear why he kept them.

"Weaklings! You don't have the qualifications to fight alongside me!"

The commander glanced at the players and stomped on the floating bridge.

As a result, all the players' bodies floated up and flew towards the nearby cliff.

-As expected, he's driving us away.

-KIA~~ Yeah, our commander doesn't even treat gold diggers like humans~~

-Could we have fought together from the beginning if we were diamond?

-If the player is level 150, it might be possible.

Defense map, 'One Bridge'.

Contrary to the name of the map, only players who reached a certain level, passing the test of the giant Sung JiHan, could stand on the bridge. It was impossible for gold-level players.

Therefore, gold players had to shoot down flying monsters with soldiers in a defensive position on the cliff.

"Please, a good spot! Please, a good spot...!"

"Ah... I hope I don't get assigned to a bad spot because of Sung JiHan."

"Let's just aim for the top 50%!"

Players flew while praying to be assigned to the best spot.

No one resisted the commander's foot roll.

It was natural for them to follow the hierarchy since they were gold players.

But.

"...You. What are you doing?"

Only one person.

Sung JiHan, who didn't fly away.

He sat there with a relaxed smile, guarding his spot.

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-?? What are you doing?

-Ah, JiHan-nimㅠㅠㅠ You shouldn't resist there;;

-If you're on the bridge, you're guaranteed last place ㅠㅠㅠㅠ

Viewers' chat poured in towards Sung JiHan, who resisted on the bridge without succumbing to the commander's foot roll.

Most of them were curious about why he made that choice.

-Hahaha, this time it's really over.

- Finally, are you looking at the status window?

- I thought reaching 1 million subscribers would be the first, but hahaha, finally missed the first place!

- No matter how skilled Sung JiHan is, he couldn't have prepared for this hahaha.

- Well, I guess Silver would imagine playing in a Gold map, right?

The viewers thought that Sung JiHan resisted rolling his feet because he didn't know the characteristics of this map.

But.

There was a reason why Sung JiHan, who knew this map better than anyone else, left his feet.

[Epic Quest]

- Imperial Water Gatekeeper, receive recognition for the giant armor and prevent his death.

- Reward: Achievement Points 50,000 / Cloud Window Thunderstorm

Because an enormous reward was at stake, an epic quest appeared.

"Achievement points are points, but the reward is a Cloud Window Thunderstorm."

Cloud Window Thunderstorm.

This was the exclusive weapon of the Imperial Water Gatekeeper, used to sweep away the enemy's army like fallen leaves in the wind.

It would at least be an SS-grade weapon.

But they're giving this?

"Eclipse is also a good weapon, but it doesn't match well with Heavenly Thunder Judgment. Thunderstorm matches perfectly with Heavenly Thunder Judgment, so I have to get it no matter what."

But in order to do that, he had to be on this bridge himself.

Sung JiHan looked calmly at the armor that was targeting him and said,

"Gatekeeper. Do you need someone to assist you?"

"Hah! Someone like you?"

The Water Gatekeeper's armor twitched its eyebrows as if it couldn't believe it, but soon a bitter smile appeared on its lips.

"Then listen to this!"

Whoosh!

The enormous spear that was hanging behind the armor flew up and fell towards Sung JiHan.

The spear, boasting a tremendous size like a utility pole, would have killed him if it had landed on him.

- Is he already dead!!!!

- No, JiHan-nim, nooooㅠㅠㅠ

- The test level of the armor should be at least 150 to pass hahaha what a disaster hahaha

- Let's go see the status window~~~

No matter how impressive Sung JiHan had been, the viewers believed that he couldn't pass this ignorant test.

But.

"Will this be enough?"

Snap.

Sung JiHan easily caught the spear.

- What is this?

- Wasn't it said that you can only lift that spear if you have a strength of at least 100?

- Seriously, what kind of gift is this!!!! Let's really see the status windowㅜㅜ

The battle.net enthusiasts, who were more knowledgeable about the game than ordinary viewers, were more excited by Sung JiHan's effortless display of strength.

Because the weight of the Sung JiHan's spear of divine thunder was so heavy, only warriors who focused on their strength were able to pass the test.

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"Wow."

Sung JiHan was also surprised by the unexpectedly strong power of the spear.

"Krr...! You do have strength. Do you think the spear will easily acknowledge you?"

He couldn't hide his rough expression.

[Sung JiHan does not like the player.]

[According to the owner's will, the spear of divine thunder will test the player further.]

Rumble...

A tremendous current surged from the giant spear.

The intense thunderous energy contained in the spear of divine thunder tried to engulf Sung JiHan.

-Huh? Why another test?

-Yeah? Did you pass too easily?

-If you passed easily, we should take you away quickly. Why torment you again?

Although the capricious additional test of the spear took place.

"Here we go again."

Sung JiHan, who had experienced his capriciousness many times in his previous life, effortlessly absorbed the thunderous energy while using the Heavenly Thunder Divine Art.

When the thunder that was trying to consume Sung JiHan was completely neutralized, the current that had been surging from the spear subsided.

[Player Sung JiHan has passed the test.]

Even with the message that he had passed the test, Sung JiHan couldn't hide his dissatisfaction.

"Krr...! So you have some skills. You resemble a weak girl, delicate-looking!"

-A weak girl?

-Sung JiHan?

-He's handsome, but not in a pretty boy style...

-Yeah, he's more of a strong and rough type from the Honam region. It's funny that he always picks on good-looking players.

-Ah, in other words, he's venting his anger?

-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

Imperial Gatekeeper Sung JiHan.

Among the human NPCs that appear in the BattleNet, he was considered one of the ugliest, ranking in the bottom 5 based on appearance alone.

Whenever a good-looking player appeared, he would often pick on them for no reason.

"So, later on, Sung JiHan was called the Handsome Detector."

During the tutorial period, Sung JiHan's characteristics were not widely known.

But after a considerable amount of time had passed, players who didn't receive Sung JiHan's criticism shed tears of relief.

"Krr! You! Follow me with your spear!"

Spitting on the ground, Sung JiHan turned his back and walked away.

Seeing him full of dissatisfaction, Sung JiHan furrowed his brows.

"In my previous life, it didn't matter if Sung JiHan didn't like me... but this time, I need his acknowledgment, so it's a problem."

Before, when Sung JiHan picked on him like that, it didn't make him feel bad, but rather made him shrug it off.

But this time, things were different.

In order to complete the epic quest, he needed Sung JiHan's acknowledgment.

"For now... let's continue the game."

Sung JiHan picked up the cloud spear of divine thunder, which had magically shrunk to fit in his hand, and followed behind Sung JiHan.