The Martial God who Regressed Back to Level 2 Novel

Chapter 267

"Artmu. Did you also participate in this game?"

A player who claims to be the number one space blacksmith, hailing from the dwarf race.

In the previous game, he was brainwashed by the Crimson Blood Demons and carried out a self-destruct mission against Sung JiHan.

"You... I apologize for what happened last time. But, by any chance, do you want to buy any equipment? I can offer you a special price."

Along with the apology message, he conveyed his intention to sell items.

At first, Sung JiHan showed interest because he said he would sell items at a special price, but...

"But... the damage I received in self-destruct mode is too severe."

"It's just in the game, isn't it? Can't it be restored?"

"Because it was a self-destruct that gathered everything while under brainwashing, there are too many items that can't be restored... To resume the production process, we need to start with restoration."

"So, what do you want?"

"Well... can you invest some GP in me?"

After carrying out a self-destruct attack, Artmu asked for GP investment.

Still, Sung JiHan initially tried to invest GP to maintain a relationship with the blacksmith, but...

"Oh. It's possible to invest? Then, how about 100 billion GP?"

"I don't have that kind of money."

"Then, how about 99 billion GP..."

"Fold."

The amount the other party demanded was too large, so Sung JiHan declined the investment and stopped contacting him.

"Okay. Then... how about 50 billion GP?"

Even so, Artmu kept sending messages every day, gradually lowering the price.

"Okay! 30 billion. How about 30 billion GP? If you want to use the voucher I gave you last time, the blacksmith needs to be back to normal! If you invest this time, I'll even give you a 10% discount coupon for the blacksmith for the next 100 years!"

Not long ago, he had reduced the investment amount to 30 billion, thinking it was a bargain.

Sung JiHan had not responded to any of these messages until now, but...

"I should ask how I made it to the Hall of Fame."

For the epic quest reward, he responded to Artmu.

"Artmu. How did I make it to the Hall of Fame?"

"You finally answered... But the Hall of Fame? Me? Where?"

"In the league competition, 'Planet Development'."

"Oh, that map? Did I make it to the Hall of Fame there? I only did development... Wait a moment."

While the message was briefly interrupted, a sales proposal came from Artmu.

"Would you like to buy [22nd Evolution Dwarf Biomechanical Robot]? It will help with development. I'll sell it for 10 billion GP per unit."

"Is it worth it?"

"It's an old model, but I used it extensively during planet development. Since your race is the same as ours, the old dwarf might actually be helpful."

Artmu continued to participate in the Battle.net for the evolution of the dwarf race.

It seemed like he wanted to clear out the old dwarf robots this time.

Although Sung JiHan could see through his intentions...

"Clearing the epic quest is more important right now."

Improving his spirit was more urgent than the GP.

"Just give me 10 for now."

"Alright. I'll package the robots and prepare for delivery. It'll take about an hour. Customer! I'll open the trade window then!"

And with that, the message window disappeared.

"I should continue playing the game for now."

Sung JiHan looked around.

The mission goal of completing the colony was shared with all players, but...

"So... what should we do?"

"Well, we're told to build a colony, but how do we do that?"

"I doubt players are supposed to build it themselves..."

People were all clueless about what to do.

After all, Battle.net was a combat game.

There was never a case where they were told to build something.

At that time.

[Collect Planet Points and build a base camp!]

[Planet Points increase when capturing indigenous life forms or obtaining valuable items.]

[The "Leader" of the First Guild has the authority to use Planet Points.]

[*Caution: If the leader of the First Guild dies, the corresponding species will immediately be eliminated from planet development.]

As the system message appeared, it guided the players.

"Let's start by collecting Planet Points. Guild leaders, please return to your original guilds and scout the surroundings."

"Understood."

"I will go north. There seems to be something huge over there. Let's go and earn some points."

The human players looked at each other.

If the leader dies, the planet development ends.

If they were to play by the book, the leader should be in the safest place...

"Who would dare to capture Sung JiHan?"

"And if enemies strong enough to capture him appear, wouldn't the game be over anyway?"

The players who knew Sung JiHan's transcendent power better than anyone else did not think of stopping his actions.

"Uncle, take care~ Earn lots of points~"

"Sure. You scout as well."

"Yeah. I have to be in the top 10 too!"

"Brother-in-law, please take care of the waiting guild players while I'm gone."

"Sure. Have a safe trip."

Except for the guild leaders, there were a total of six participants who joined as pure waiting guild members.

Sung JiHan and Yoon SeJin's wife.

In addition, Akari, Masid, and Sofia were also participating.

"Jihan~ Are you finally accepting me as a waiting guild member?"

"No, I need a supporter."

Originally, Im GaYoung belonged to the original waiting guild.

But she couldn't participate in this competition because her level was far behind the other players and she needed a supporter position.

Sofia smiled mischievously at Sung JiHan's answer and looked at the person next to her.

"Well, just take me. I gave up on American First too, right? Guild Master?"

"Sofia is an excellent supporter, but if the player wants it, we will give up. Please take her with you."

American First Guild Master, Oliver, also smiled kindly and supported her from the side.

"Well, let me think about it. Then I'll go and come back!"

"Oh. Positive answer! Jihan~ Before you go, let me give you a buff!"

Flash!

As a white light flashed and the buff entered Sung JiHan's body, at first, he had a calm expression.

But as the light disappeared...

Whoosh!

He opened his eyes wide as the light disappeared completely.

"The buff...is applied?"

After gaining a soul, the buffs from supporters did not apply to him.

Instead, he could strengthen his body with the power of the void, so he had been amplifying his strength with the power of the void.

Although Sofia's buff didn't show 100% effectiveness, it definitely strengthened him.

"Does the power of the Holy Flame also go into the buff?"

"Yes. That's right! It depletes the sacred power once used...but I paid attention to it! Hehe."

"That's fine."

At Sung JiHan's praise, Sofia's eyes widened and she soon smiled.

"To receive such an evaluation from JiHan... It's worth receiving the teachings from the Holy See!"

"Then let's experiment with the buff effects."

Swoosh!

With the buff containing the Holy Flame, Sung JiHan spread his wings and flew north.

It hadn't been long since he advanced when...

Kiiiiik...!

On the sandy ground, a giant centipede emerged and blocked his path.

"Should I earn some points?"

Ssuuuk...

As Eclipse emerged from Sung JiHan's left hand, he lightly swung his sword vertically.

Chiiik...!

The giant centipede split in half by the sword.

As the centipede's split body fell to the sandy ground...

Sssss...

From beneath it, a swarm of large ants emerged.

The janitors who were trying to eat the giant centipede.

"Good timing."

Sung JiHan took out the Phoenix Flag from his inventory and threw it into the sky.

Honwonshingong

Cheonroeshingyeol

Cheonjusimpang

Then, in the sky, one by one, large circular holes began to appear.

A giant brain with red lightning engulfed within revealed itself.

Jijijik...!

A grand spectacle of the sky crashing down to the ground.

It wasn't just the swarm of ants that were targeting the centipede's corpse.

Hidden beneath the sandy ground, it annihilated numerous indigenous life forms of various planets.

[Obtained 1121 Planet Points.]

[Base camp construction is possible.]

With just one attack, Sung JiHan earned the points needed for base camp construction.

-This isn't planet development, it's a massacre.

-Wasn't that hole in the sky supposed to have only one spear coming out? When did it upgrade to five?

-Yeah, Sung JiHan grew so fast in the blink of an eye...

-Originally, leaders were supposed to receive protection in planet development, but he's just sweeping everything alone, lol.

-Protection? Who's going to protect whom? It's fortunate if the 499 people don't hinder Sung JiHan.

-From the perspective of the same side, I hope to keep seeing him. Is this what "comfort" feels like...

While watching the earth turning into ashes, the subscribers praised him more than anyone else when they were on the same side.

But Sung JiHan, with dissatisfied eyes, looked at the burning earth.

"Even with the buff, five seems to be the limit. The difference with the Divine is still significant."

When he invaded the Divine Throne of the Brain God, the power shown by the Divine.

For Sung JiHan now, it was a scale that he couldn't possibly reach.

Even if he couldn't contain the wrath in the Divine Judgment, the difference in the number of spears summoned was too great.

"I still have a long way to go."

He may be ranked 1st among humans.

But the gap between him and the Divine in terms of the soul was still like heaven and earth.

"Where should I try to summon up to six Divine Judgments?"

Although he earned the base camp construction points, Sung JiHan continued to advance without returning for training.

[Obtained 1006 Planet Points.]

[Obtained 1377 Planet Points.]

While collecting points alone and staining the earth with blood, Sung JiHan...

[Entered the territory of the rival race, the Join Tribe.]

He was able to face the Join Tribe, one of the races matched in the league competition.

* * *

Join Tribe.

A humanoid race with wings on their heads.

Urk, a regular customer who always trampled on the lowest rank along with humanity.

Compared to Urk, they were physically weaker and less sophisticated than humans.

However, there was only one reason why they didn't fall to 18th place in the relegation match.

"Their flying ability was quite useful."

The Join tribe, capable of high-speed flight.

They carefully selected maps that suited them and reluctantly piled up victories.

Humanity had lost several games in a row due to their poor map selection.

Hmph. Hmph.

Sung JiHan continued to advance, reminiscing about the past.

Some of the Join tribe flew in the sky, observing Sung JiHan.

"Humanity..."

"Are they the 4th ranked race?"

"They don't seem that strong at first glance."

"At first glance? After being defeated by the elves like that, are you still falling for appearances?"

The Join tribe, currently ranked 20th, seemed to have played against the elves.

Even though they saw Sung JiHan's appearance, they didn't let their guard down.

"It's annoying to have them around. I should take care of them in advance."

Sung JiHan planned to wipe out the enemy while heading north, looking at the Join tribe.

At that moment, a system message appeared before his eyes.

[*Attention: Pioneer Protection Period.]

[During the Pioneer Protection Period, a powerful debuff will be activated if you invade the territory of the opposing race. At the same time, the invaded race will be granted a 'protection' buff.]

[The Pioneer Protection Period applies until the 3rd day after the start of the game.]

The Pioneer Protection Period.

This period, which lasted from the start of planet colonization to the 3rd day, served as a device to prevent clashes between pioneer races.

"Kik! Kik!"

"Pioneer protection?"

And this message appeared not only to Sung JiHan.

The movements of the Join tribe flying around him began to change provocatively.

Hmph! Hmph!

"A lower race without wings!"

"You can't even do this? Come on, let's start!"

Splat! Splat!

Yellow liquid flew precisely towards Sung JiHan from the sky.

"Hehe. Hehehe! Urine attack!"

"Ahh~ It feels refreshing!"

Relying only on the Pioneer Protection Period, the Join tribe collectively threw filth at Sung JiHan.

Even if he got hit and ran away, it would still embarrass the opponent.

If he went beyond provocation and counterattacked, the buff-debuff would be activated, allowing him to overpower the opponent player.

Whatever happened, it was a gain.

The Join tribe thought so and happily fought, but...

"You're still despicable."

"Kik... Kik?"

Sung JiHan's words ended ominously.

Sizzle!

Along with the splattered filth, the Join tribe flocking in the sky burst into flames.

"You guys..."

Although the Join tribe's provocation itself was a reasonable judgment...

"Remain at the lowest rank."

Of all things, they had chosen the wrong opponent.