Chapter 4: <(1). Grand Update -3>

-You have obtained 9,845 Gold from the Hero Rank monster Twin Headed Ogre. -You have obtained [Ogre’s Warrior Pauldron] -You have obtained [Ogre’s Warrior Shoes] -You have obtained [Crystal of Muran] While checking the items he gained, Ian could not even close his mouth: “Two parts of the Ogre’s. Warrior set! Did I just use all of this month’s fortune?” The pieces of the Ogre’s Warrior set were rare items that were dropped about once when you caught the Ogre King ten times. If he were to sell the shoes and the pauldron… “Hhhaaa!” Ian could not help but burst into laughter: he had just earned at least 5,000,000 Won in about 30 Minutes. He could only keep laughing. “But, what is the Crystal of Muran?” Ian was very knowledgeable when it came to items, however, he had never heard about it. He decided to use an Appraisal Scroll right away. [Crystal of Muran] A crystal with brilliant and colorful lights. Take it to a class-changer NPC, where you will get a special quest to get a class. This item can only be used by a beginner who hasn’t decided which class to get. – This item cannot be traded Ian checked the information about the item and froze. And a moment later… “What the-!” Some harsh words came out of his mouth. “Why have I received this now? Uaaak!” Ian screamed into the air. An item through which he could certainly get a hidden class was dropped. There was almost no information about hidden jobs in the community. That just shows their rarity. It was a great item… however, it was not very useful to the current Ian. Ian’s level was already quite high, enough for him to be on the list of top Korean players. Considering that only a beginner at level 10 or below would get a class, it would be strange if he didn’t curse. ‘I can’t even trade this item, otherwise, I would be able to sell this at any price…’ Ian started to feel dizzy. ‘Ah… God, why are you giving me so many hardships?’ As mentioned before, you would not be able to create sub-characters in Kailan. The only way for Ian to use the Crystal of Muran was to reset his character. “Ha, I should take a break now.” Ian then took out a Return Scroll from his bag. ‘I should sell the Ogre’s Warrior set first and think about the crystal later’ Ian’s body was wrapped in a white light and dissolved. “Now, is everyone here?” A night user with a white full plate mail looked around to check. He was Han Yuhyeon, Ian’s best friend and the guild master of the Lotus Guild. His Kailan ID was Herss. “Yes, we’re all here.” “Then shall we go?” “Herss.” A cute female player with a blue robe called Yuhyeon. “Yes, Piolan.” “Is Ian not coming today? I think he has logged in by now.” At this question, all the party members looked at Herss. “Ah, he is doing solo play today. He is probably at the Clik Mountain now.” “Clik Mountain? Isn’t that place full of Ogres?” “Yes.” “What kind of Archer plays solo against the Ogres? I know that Ian is great, but…” Herss could only shake his head, “He can take care of himself, so… let him do that.” “I meant that it would have been better for us to go with him. Having Ian at the party would let us hunt. twice as fast as usual…” A warrior who had been listening nodded and added. Right. Ian is the best attacker when it comes to single hits.” The party of the Lotus Guild had been formed to enter a dungeon. Its average level was 80. With Ian’s Level, who was at 93, and considering that his attacks are greater than any other Lv.93s, he would be a Great addition to the party, so everyone was sad that he wasn’t there. “Ah, I won’t be able to benefit from him today. Well, there’s nothing we can do about it.” Yuhyeon, no, Herss smiled bitterly and spoke. “But today we are entering the Naga Temple. So, it won’t be that hard even without Ian. If you are all Ready, shall we go in?” The average level of monsters in the Naga Temple was in the 80s, and the monsters didn’t move in packs. So, it would be a suitable hunting ground for the members of the Lotus Guild. “I am ready!” “Me too!” The moment Herss put his hand on the stone tablet, at the entrance of the dungeon, he got a Message from a familiar ID. – Ian: Hey, are you in a dungeon? Call me when you’re done. I’ve got something to show you. ‘What is it? I am curious now…’ Herss was incredibly curious about what Ian wanted to show him, however, he had a dungeon to explore. So, he stepped through the entrance. Ian put the two pieces of the Ogre’s Warrior set up for auction, and they were sold in less than 20 Minutes. He had 4,000,000 Gold in his inventory, however, Ian’s face was still serious. ‘Ah, this situation… the greatest dilemma in Park Jinsung’s life in Kailan.’ Ian was even more serious than when he applied for university. ‘I wish that crystal thing hadn’t come out… if I had gotten just the pieces of the Ogre’s Warrior set, I would be laughing and enjoying it now…’ He wouldn’t have agonized that much about the Crystal of Muran if it hadn’t been for the news. Update. The two new classes that would come with the grand update were the real issue. The hidden jobs that had been exposed so far were not new jobs. They were evolved forms. Or different versions of already existing jobs. ‘Light Warrior’, the most well-known hidden class, would be a good example. In the system, it was shown as ‘Warrior (Light Warrior)’; this class was very similar to the Warrior class, however, it was a lot more aggressive when attacking. After the grand update, there would be new class-changing NPCs for the new classes. So, if Ian gave the Crystal of Muran, he would be the first one to get to a hidden class from the new classes. This opportunity could drastically change the course of his gameplay. The Light Warrior not only boasted enhanced attack abilities but also granted unique skills that could turn the tide in battles. Ian's mind raced with possibilities—improved speed, powerful light-based attacks, and a chance to stand out in a world flooded with players. With determination, he set his sights on the nearest NPC, envisioning the moment he would unlock this coveted class. The thought of being a pioneer filled him with adrenaline, and he knew he had to act quickly before others caught wind of the new class-changing options. Released. The words ‘first one’ were very tempting to Ian. His biggest regret was not being able to start. Playing Kailan on the opening day, hence, the word ‘first’ was even more appealing to him. ‘Uh… this is too good…’ To Ian, the Crystal of Muran was like a chicken rib. It did not have enough meat; however, it was just. Too good to simply throw away. Resetting a character would not make you lose the items and the money you already had; only the things related to the character’s ability, like levels, titles, and stats, would be reset. To sum it all up, some of Ian’s biggest worries were the level and the abilities that he worked day. A night for four months was supposed to be reset. Next, he was considering the value of the title ‘first hidden job’ and its potential. He was trying to compare them. ‘Resetting the character… resetting…’ However, Ian’s game instinct kept telling him not to give the hidden class. ‘Living an ordinary life doesn’t fit with Park Jinsung. I should just do it.’ Without noticing what he was doing, Ian started to justify himself. ‘Even if I keep working as a ranger, will I ever make it to the top of the world rankings?’ Of course, Ian’s gaming abilities were truly outstanding. That is how he made it to the top 1000 in the Korean ranking, even though he had started two months later. However, Ian was starting to feel that he had reached his limits. With some luck, he might be able to become one of the top 100 in the Korean ranking; however, he would never be able to reach the top 100 of the world ranking. ‘Okay, whether I make it or not, I am doing it!’ Ian had thought to wait until Yuhyeon got out of the dungeon to show him the crystal and talk about it, However, he had already made his decision. The final thing that worried him was that he would no longer be able to earn Gold and selling items. The moment he reset his character… ‘Well, I have saved enough money by now… I should have no problem for a while.’ To Ian, the time he spent playing games was not something that could be counted with money. Then, from ‘discussion’, he went to ‘notification’ “Hey, do you know what you are talking about?” That was what Yuhyeon first said after hearing Jinsung’s explanation. “Why, what’s the problem?” Unlike Yuhyeon, who was dumbfounded, Jinsung looked very calm. “What’s the problem? Don’t you think it would be a waste? Your level is 93 now. You are a top-grade. Playerr, one of the top 1000 in the Korean ranking! And you are almost in the top 100 if you were to count. Only the Archers… and you are going to just blow it all away?” Yuhyeon was yelling for a good reason. He had known that Jinsung always acted as he wanted, but he hadn’t even imagined that it would reach this point. The stakes were higher than ever, and Jinsung's reckless decision could jeopardize their entire strategy. With their enemies closing in, they needed to be coordinated, not impulsive. “Do you even realize what you’re risking?” Yuhyeon continued, frustration boiling over. “This isn't just a game! Lives are on the line!” Jinsung shrugged, a defiant glint in his eyes. “I know what I’m doing. Sometimes you have to take risks to win big.” But Yuhyeon wasn’t convinced. As the tension in the air thickened, he felt the weight of their mission pressing down on him. They needed to find a way to rein Jinsung in, or else their chances of success could vanish in an instant. “I know. Of course, I think it would be a shame to lose all that. But this is a chance to get the first. The hidden class of the new classes has been released. You want me to throw this away?” Yuhyeon spoke again, trying to make Jinsung come to his senses. “You must know some information about these hidden jobs. You know there’s a Sniper in our guild, right?” Sniper was a hidden class of Archer. Jinsung nodded. “I know. I’ve hunted with him before.” “Did you think that the sniper is better than ordinary Archers?” Jinsung thought about it for a moment and spoke again. “Well… I cannot say for sure because his level was too low compared to mine, but comparing it to an Archer, there were certain pros and cons. The unbelievably long shooting range was an advantage. The damage of a single blow from him was strong as well. However, it was hard for him to fire. The greatest disadvantage was that the efficiency was too low when hunting a pack of weak monsters.” Yuhyeon nodded, absorbing Jinsung's analysis. “So, while he can take down a big target with one shot, he struggles against swarms. That puts us at a disadvantage when we need to clear out these lower-level monsters quickly.” “Exactly,” Jinsung replied, his tone shifting to one of urgency. “If we’re going to rely on him, we have to adapt our strategy. We can’t afford to be caught off guard if we encounter a larger group.” Yuhyeon contemplated their next move, knowing they needed to work together to maximize their strengths and minimize weaknesses. “Let’s regroup and come up with a plan that plays to everyone's abilities. We can’t let our guard down.” “Yeah, right. What I’m trying to tell you is that the hidden job would not be incredibly strong or special.” Jinsung nodded. “I know.” “You know? You know that, though ad you are still going to get rid of a Lv. 93 Archer for that? Can the character easily earn 1,000,000 won a day by hunting at a decent spot?” Jinsung smiled at this and asked back. “Yuhyeon.” “Yeah?” “Why do you play Kailan?” Yuhyeon was a little confused by this unexpected question, but he soon answered. “Because it’s fun.” Jinsung grinned. “That’s my answer.” “What?” Jinsung looked at dumbfounded Yuhyeon and added. “It looks fun…. Do I need another reason?”