The Martial God who Regressed Back to Level 2 Novel

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"Wow...!"

Unable to withstand Sung JiHan's pressure, Lee Ha-yeon reluctantly accepted the Akashic page and opened her eyes wide.

"M-my gift grade has increased!"

Excitedly, she showed Sung JiHan her gift window.

[Gift - Growth (Grade S)]

- A supporting gift that helps other players grow quickly.

- Can grant "Focused Growth" to three players.

- When using "Focused Growth," the existing growth rate bonus doubles.

The gift growth that used to have a one-line description at the top.

It has been upgraded to S grade and "Focused Growth" has been added.

"According to what I heard from Ariel last time, the supporting gift ability temporarily increases... but this time, the grade has increased altogether."

Sung JiHan looked at the newly added gift description with a slightly surprised expression.

"Focused Growth..."

The ability to double the existing growth rate bonus for three players.

Lee Ha-yeon had a perplexed expression.

"I used the Akashic page to give a 2x ability to three people... Was that a good decision?"

Sung JiHan knew that growth rate was important.

But considering the expensive Akashic page, wasn't the efficiency too low?

Lee Ha-yeon had an uneasy expression, but...

"It's a very good result. Please use it on me and Se-ahan. Let the remaining person do as Ha-yeon wishes."

Sung JiHan smiled as if he was extremely satisfied.

"As expected, it was a good decision to appoint Ha-yeon as the guild master."

To achieve such efficiency with just one Akashic page.

Of course, the value of that one page was astronomical.

If he had sold it and made money, by the time the tutorial ended, he might have accumulated a tremendous amount of money.

But still...

"The present moment is more important than anything else."

Even when he was ranked 7th in the past world rankings, he had money.

He just didn't have anywhere to spend it.

Even the various items sold in the battle market were useless once he reached the top ranks.

Investing in growth rate to increase even one more stat point immediately was ultimately a profitable business rather than rolling in more money.

Sung JiHan thought so and looked around the guild buffs again to see if there were any changes.

As expected, there were some changes, probably due to the increase in grade.

"The guild buff effects have increased overall."

"Really...?"

The growth buff effect of the guild, which Lee Ha-yeon had increased by 2x.

But as the gift grade increased to S grade, the 2x upgrade had become 2.5x.

In addition, the experience gain buff had increased by an additional 10% compared to last time...

[You receive an increase in growth rate. Growth rate increases by 275%.]

[You receive a 40% increase in experience gain.]

"Well, I guess I'll have to charge more for rent then."

At those words, Lee Ha-yeon's eyes sparkled.

"You're right, Owner. The buff effect has increased, so we should receive more from the tenants."

That way, using the Akashic Page wouldn't be in vain.

Sung JiHan didn't intend to say it so seriously, but Lee Ha-yeon took it seriously as if it were her given mission.

"And concentrated growth... We should also auction off the remaining spot and receive additional fees from one of the five players!"

"...Are you serious?"

Sung JiHan thought that Lee Ha-yeon, as a bodyguard, would naturally push for concentrated growth for Im Ga-yeong, but she unexpectedly suggested an auction.

"Yes! We have to fill the 300 billion won somehow!"

Her eyes were burning with determination to repay the debt.

Sung JiHan tilted his head.

"Ha-yeon, why do you have to repay it?"

"Of course... I received this expensive thing, so I have to repay it!"

"What I did was merely an investment. I am satisfied with taking charge of the two spots for concentrated growth. Ha-yeon, you can take all the income from the remaining spot."

"Huh..."

So, even if she received the Akashic Page, she didn't really have to repay it?

Lee Ha-yeon was dumbfounded.

"Hmm. But if this ability becomes known to the world, people might come running from all directions to scout you, Ha-yeon."

"What? No way."

"No, it's highly likely."

At first, many people wondered why Lee Ha-yeon became the guild master.

Thanks to Sung JiHan's explosive news, the interest in her ability had faded.

However, if she were to showcase concentrated growth, there was a concern that the interest of those who had lost interest would be reignited.

"Lee Ha-yeon's gift is currently the core of the waiting guild. It can't be taken away by other guilds yet."

Sung JiHan extended his finger.

"Five months. Please grant concentrated growth to Im Ga-yeong for five months. Then I will consider the debt for the Akashic Page repaid."

"Ah... to Ga-yeong?"

"Yes. Ga-yeong is not good at keeping secrets."

Then, Im Ga-yeong, who had been standing behind Lee Ha-yeon like a folding screen, spoke up sharply.

"Yes. I'm not good at keeping secrets. I absolutely won't spill."

"Is that so?"

"Sigh... I understand. Ga-yeong, did I make the right decision by bringing you to the waiting guild?"

"Yes. There are times when I can benefit from Miss's favor... I'm deeply moved."

"Just give her the buff, okay?"

"I love you, Unni."

"Only at times like this, huh?"

Lee Ha-yeon glanced at Im Ga-yeong and rolled her eyes.

"Alright. Then I'll use concentrated growth on Ga-yeong for five months."

"Yes. And please keep this ability a secret during that time."

"Of course!"

Lee Ha-yeon puffed out her chest as if to say she only trusted herself.

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The next day.

Sung JiHan and the four players formed a guild party at the same time.

Players from the waiting guild were gradually invited to the party window.

The first person to enter the party was Sophia.

[Sophia: Wow. This is really turning into a party, huh? :D Nice to meet you, JiHan!]

Automatically translated party chat window.

Sophia couldn't hide her surprise.

[Baeran: How did this guy create a party?]

Baeran, who had caused a scene in the previous broadcast with his sponsorship chat, entered for the second time.

Now it seemed like he had decided to go all out.

[Wanglin: It's really amazing that it's possible....]

[Mikhail: Hello.]

The other two players also joined the party one by one.

Before they knew it, the party was filled with five people.

'It's really turning into a party.'

Originally, forming a guild party was only possible among guild members in the same league.

I didn't know that breaking through the league achievements would bring such benefits.

[Sung JiHan: Nice to meet you, everyone. Today's goal is to clear the 'Canyon of the Apocalypse' map's Nacid Viscount. Until we clear this map, we will continue to form parties like this.]

Since the game that the party would be formed for was random, Sung JiHan gave the party members a prior notice.

[Baeran: I hope we get matched right away. It's annoying.]

[Sophia: I hope we don't get matched right away. I want to keep partying with JiHan! Oh. Right. Can't we keep partying even after we defeat the Nacid Viscount?]

[Wanglin: I would like to party together occasionally if our schedules align.]

[Baeran: I'm done.]

While Baeran was dissatisfied with everything, the other party members were friendly.

If they partied with Sung JiHan, who always ranked first, victory was guaranteed.

[Mikhail: However, there is a problem. I heard that the Nacid Viscount doesn't appear in the Silver map.]

[Sung JiHan: I have a way to summon the Nacid Viscount. Have you all familiarized yourselves with the strategy?]

[Sophia: Yes~~]

[Baeran: Of course.]

[Sung JiHan: Then let's start the game right away.]

Sung JiHan launched the game from the party window.

And then.

[The average power of the party is excessively high. Matching to the New York 1 Gold League map.]

[Would you like to start the game?]

'Gold map?'

Sung JiHan furrowed his brows.

This was unexpected.

However, it definitely made sense that the average power of the party was too high.

Sung JiHan alone was a player who surpassed the league.

And the other players were also people who were doing well in their respective leagues.

Just the SSS-grade gifts alone were two, and including Sung JiHan, there were three SS-grade gifts.

Even without the guild's stat buffs, these were people who easily ranked 1st or 2nd in their respective leagues.

So it was natural that a party formed by them wouldn't be matched with the Silver league.

[Sophia: Huh? Are we playing in Gold?]

[Baeran: The party's power is unbelievably unprecedented.]

[Wanglin: I don't mind. I want to go up against Gold.]

[Mikhail: I'm fine with it too. This way, we'll get more attention.]

SSS-class gift, Wang Lin, who possessed the 'Heavenly Demon Body', was full of confidence, and Mikhail was also fully prepared.

However.

As much as Sung JiHan, he was hesitant about playing in the higher league.

"I shouldn't play in the Gold League."

And that was because there was a cautionary note in the final part of the quest to defeat Viscount Naseed.

* Caution: This quest will disappear when promoted to the Silver League.

A quest chain that disappears when promoted to the Silver League.

If caught in the invaded map used by the Gold League, it was uncertain whether this quest would disappear or remain.

In uncertain matters, one couldn't embark on an adventure.

"I should lower the party's level."

To do that, they had to remove one person from the four and bring in a Bronze guild member to fill the vacancy.

[Sung JiHan: The Viscount Naseed raid can only be done in the Silver map. It seems like we need to replace one of the four party members with a Bronze guild member.]

[Sophia: Ah, is that so? It's a problem even if we're too strong :(]

[Baron: Hmph. It's impossible in the Gold map. How trivial.]

[Wang Lin: Then, which one of us four should leave...]

[Mikhail: Ugh.]

Since everyone had gathered for the Viscount Naseed raid, no one wanted to leave without saying anything.

"It won't work."

They couldn't waste any more time like this.

Sung JiHan typed in the chat.

[Sung JiHan: If no one volunteers to leave, we will draw lots.]

The chat went wild at the mention of drawing lots to choose one person from the party.

[Sophia: Drawing lots! Wait... Don't we need a support? It's essential in party play! Please exclude me!]

[Baron: You say it's drawing lots, but you're not trying to kick me out, right?! I'm worried that I'll lose the spotlight to you!]

[Mikhail: Sigh, I'm so unlucky with these things... I always get caught... Even the dice always rolls a 1...]

Among them, Wang Lin, who was the only one not speaking, raised his hand instead.

[Wang Lin: If it's drawing lots... I will leave.]

[Sung JiHan: Will you do that? Thank you very much.]

[Wang Lin: Yes. However, may I ask you for a favor, Sung JiHan?]

[Sung JiHan: Please feel free to ask.]

[Wang Lin: I want to have a sparring match with you in the future.]

SSS-class gift, Wang Lin, who possessed the Heavenly Demon Body.

As a warrior class, he was famous for having the special class 'Heavenly Demon's Disciple' even though he was in the Silver League.

"He was called the continent's best warrior."

Heavenly Demon Wang Lin.

He had clashed with Sung JiHan quite a bit in the future.

In his previous life, Wang Lin had fallen victim to the apostle of the end that appeared in China, but thanks to his sacrifice, China was able to subdue the apostle of the end.

[Sung JiHan: That's good.]

[Wang Lin: Then... I wish you good luck.]

Wang Lin left the party.

Sung JiHan contacted someone to fill the remaining spot.

And the person invited to the party was...

[Ma ShiDe: Hello.]

The god of soccer, Diego Ma ShiDe.