Maxed Out Leveling Novel

Chapter 88

31. The coldest Mt. Geumgang (1)

The first week of attacking the dungeon.

In the 4th dungeon visited, Hana Song’s level rose for the first time.

From that point on, the level of the team members began to rise slowly.

The original level doesn’t go up the higher you go. The fact that the high-ranking hunter reservists were expected to become high-ranking hunters within three years at the latest meant that they could only raise levels 2 or 3 at most in a year.

If you only go to dungeons that fit your level, that is normal.

However, Cha Shin Hyeon had no intention of taking the normal route. If he goes normal, does that make him grow? It’s up to you to let it grow.

A dungeon that is at least one or two levels higher than the level of the team members.

Hunting monsters directly, not as an assistant to a high-ranking hunter.

With this alone, they had to deal with many times more monsters than when they hunted ‘normally’, and in addition to that, the dungeon-going cycle was an atrocious schedule of once every two days.

Even so, it is rather strange if the level up is slow.

A month passed, and in the meantime, the team members who succeeded in clearing 15 dungeons had risen two or three levels. What was posted for a year was uploaded in just one month!

“Jaewon Woo is level 49. Joo Young-seok is level 48. Ko Min-hyuk is level 47. So far, I’ve gone up 2 levels. Hana Song went up one more level today and she is now level 48.”

Cha Eun-seol, who came to Cha Shin Hyeon’s room, explained. After today’s dungeon raid, it was a place to report the results as a team leader.

“Actually, Priest is a class that is good for bus rides and bus rides.”

Cha Shin Hyeon nodded his head quietly.

Priest was the preferred bus driver in the sense that he could apply a buff to low-level hunters so that they could catch high-level monsters.

However, perhaps because the Cleric class lacks direct combat power, when an ally who applied the buff kills a monster, the contribution is recognized and the experience points are shared.

He leveled up faster than others because it was Song Hana, who worked hard on the other team members and Cha Eun-seol, especially Cha Shin Hyeon, who didn’t need a buff – but did not refuse.

“This is especially true of Hana Song, and that everyone else is her brother’s follower. It clearly shows the result. Because they are feeling the best.”

“Didn’t you also go up level 2? Are you level 56 now?”

“Huh. I don’t need to tell you because I’ve been an oppa since long ago.”

Cha Eun-seol was single and muffled.

It wasn’t just the leveling up that inspired the team members.

In addition to the experience points, that is, the level-related ones, the ability to deal with monsters itself has also risen sharply.

Every time I went to the dungeon, Cha Shin Hyeon created an extreme situation, so I couldn’t help but feel miserable even if I didn’t like it. He had to hone his skills to survive as long as possible.

As a result, all abilities related to battle, such as attack, defense, evasion, vision, and judgment, were those who achieved great development within a month.

“It seems that I have gained confidence that I can definitely win even if I fight other reservists. From what I can see, it definitely looks a lot more refined than the first time.”

“Yeah, it was a long way off. However… After all, skill is relative, so it’s not bad even now.”

They were still sloppy in the eyes of the uninhabited, but if they were compared to other hunters, they certainly had an edge.

It’s not like I’m going to teach you martial arts step by step like you do to Cha Eun-seol, but there’s no need to set them up to the level that suits the standards of martial arts. It was enough to let them experience their limitations and prepare them to try to develop themselves.

It’s like training to give wildness to animals raised by human hands. Of course, they would be offended if they heard this.

“Anyway, at this rate, do you think everyone will become a high-ranking hunter before they really go back?”

“I think I’ll be able to shoot at least until level 50 with ease. We will have to see if we can go higher than that, but even this alone has kept our promise.”

It was a joy to see four new high-ranking hunters without anyone falling behind. When he returned to Korea, it was said that his work was reduced that much.

“It’s good that it’s going smoothly.”

“… Well, yes. You too, go and rest.”

“Huh. See you in the evening.”

Cha Eun Seol waved his hand and left the room.Cha Shin Hyeon, who was left alone, lay flat on the bed. He let out a light sigh.

‘I hope things go smoothly for me too… … .’

The reason he came to North Korea was to aim for Cheonjo. He willingly entered the tiger’s burrow to catch the tiger.

The team members are doing it because it is a waste of time to just play until Cheonjo approaches.

But somehow, it has been a month and there is no sign of anything.

There was no response, even though he deliberately planned an unreasonable – seemingly – schedule and swept the high-risk dungeon as much as possible. It is quiet even though they are taking away the money and experience that Chinese hunters should have.

There was no reason to call North Korea in the first place if you were going to pretend you didn’t see it now. Obviously, Cheonjo was also aiming for him.

Is he that much he is thoroughly prepared? Or is he aiming for the right timing?

‘I wish either of them would stop smoking now.’

It was hard work to keep waiting even though I knew there was going to be a surprise party. The aura does not come, and there are no dungeons that match the level, so it feels like time is wasting.

how long has it been

Cha Shin Hyeon, who was resting in the gap between sleep and meditation with her eyes closed, slowly opened her eyes.

he’s smart

Almost at the same time a knock sounded.

Cha Shin Hyeon got up and opened the door.

“Hello.”

It was Kang Chang-sik who knocked on the room door.

“Come in.”

As it was a familiar visit, Cha Shin Hyeon guided Changsik Kang without saying a word.

Changsik Kang visited every dungeon every time he attacked and gave information about the next dungeon. Cha Shin Hyeon went to the dungeon so often that the two saw each other about once every two days.

“How were you today?”

“It’s always the same.”

To the question of whether he attacked well, the answer was that he attacked well.

“Then are you going to go to the next dungeon again in two days?”

“Yes. As always.”

“You’re really amazing.”

In a month, the same question and answer has already come and gone more than ten times, but I still don’t get used to it. Kang Chang-sik laughed bitterly.

“Too much to myself… No, aren’t you pushing the people below you?”

“I’m doing this because I think it’s worth it. There is a saying that hard work is bought even when you are young. They will all become blood and flesh later.”

“Um, I wonder if it’s a word to pour cold water on Cha Shin Hyeon’s passion… … .”

Changsik Kang blurted out the end of his speech.

“I have something to discuss about the next dungeon.”

“What?”

“Did I tell you on the first day you came? The dungeons I would like to ask you to attack are high-risk dungeons south of Pyongyang and untouched by China.”

“It was.”

“I’ve run all those dungeons now.”

“Yes? Already? Isn’t that the only number of dungeons?”

Cha Shin Hyeon questioned, puzzled.

“In the first place, Pyongyang is not in the very center of North Korea, is it? Since the location is very skewed to the southwest, the number of dungeons south of Pyongyang is inevitably small.”

“Oh, I see.”

“Strictly speaking, of course, there are a couple more.”

So, just as I was about to move on, Kang Chang-sik added a little in an insignificant tone.

“okay? Then why did you exclude it?”

“that… … .”

After hesitating for a while, Changsik Kang opened his mouth.

“Because there is no need to ask for an attack.”

“What do you mean?”

“Do you know about the Invisible?”

Instead of answering, Kang Chang-sik asked a question in reverse. Cha Shin Hyeon’s eyes widened.

“An impossible dungeon?”

“Yes. When I was living as a hunter in China, I thought it was a rumor that was like a legend… It was only when I visited there in person that I realized it. Oh, you say this place is impossible. That’s why they say it’s a place that humans can’t reach.”

Changsik Kang trembled as if he was tired of thinking about that time.

“Anyway, incomprehensible is a place you can’t touch anyway, whether you become a Chinese hunter or whoever you are. There’s no reason to care, so I don’t even need to ask you a favor.”

“Wait a minute.”

Cha Shin Hyeon raised his hand for a moment and stopped him.

“I’m curious as to how you are saying that. Please take me there for your next destination.”

“Yes? Did I just tell you? You don’t even have to go.”

“Did you say you ran through all the dungeons you were aiming for? The schedule was tight, so it must have been earlier than the original plan. Can’t you afford to visit another place?”

“It’s not that I can’t… To say the least, it’s not a pleasant place at all. There is no reward, only risk. No matter how Cha Shin Hyeon… … .”

“It’s done. Saying that makes me want to go more and more. Let’s experience for ourselves how dangerous this place is. Please tell me the location. Go see.”

“Ok.”

When Cha Shin Hyeon spoke firmly, Changsik Kang let out a heavy moan.

After thinking for a while, he reluctantly opened his mouth.

“The inexplicable is on Mt. Geumgang.”

“Hey, it’s located in a scenic spot.”

“The exact location is… I will accompany you and guide you.”

“You don’t even have to do that.”

“Isn’t Mt. Geumgang a small mountain? Besides, it’s not located at the beginning, so you have to climb quite a bit. There are no security guards in the area, so it will be difficult to find if you are just talking about it.”

“Then I will be grateful for your consideration.”

“But you have to prepare thoroughly. I know very little, but I can assure you that the environment of the dungeon does not welcome humans.”

“That’s what I’m looking forward to.”

Cha Shin Hyeon replied harshly. Changsik Kang, who smiled bitterly, got up from his seat.

“Then I’ll get back to you as soon as I’m ready.”

“I wish you well.”

After exchanging a brief farewell, Changsik Kang left the room.

“… … .”

The corners of Cha Shin Hyeon’s lips, looking at the closed door, rise.

It’s scary to be afraid to complain that nothing has happened in the past month.Even if it is plain (?) incomprehensible, if you think about the Chuncheon Dungeon, it must be a place full of things to do as a pastime. At the very least, it will help you to raise the level that has been fixed.

Even if it’s normal, but what if it’s not normal?

If you really thought it was unnecessary, you could just skip it, but why did you say that there are more dungeons? Why was he gently scratching his pride while explaining the incomprehensible? Why are you pretending to be dry and then willing to guide you?

Of course, I said it by mistake, and it was advice from the heart of worrying about Cha Shin Hyeon, and when I realized that I couldn’t stop it, maybe it was a good heart to accompany me… … .

‘Well, what about it?’

Cha Shin Hyeon’s eyes twinkled with anticipation.

* * *

three days later.

Cha Shin Hyeon and his party, who left the hotel earlier than usual, arrived at Mt. Geumgang around 10 am.

It’s not like a national park in Korea with a neat parking lot, so I parked a bus at the bottom of the mountain and climbed the mountain following Kang Chang-sik’s guidance.

All of them were hunters with good physical strength, so the climbing speed was fast. Even Song Hana, who has a weak body, can exert superhuman physical abilities by applying a buff to herself, so there was no problem.

After two hours of hiking, the group arrived in front of the dungeon entrance.

It was a black hole located flat on the slope of the mountainside.

“Let’s go eat lunch here. There is no place to eat when you go in.”

Changsik Kang suggested it, and the party unpacked the packed lunch.

While admiring the beautiful scenery of Mt. Geumgang, the hunters made fun of their chopsticks. As a scenic spot that has been famous since ancient times, the scenery was amazingly good.

The one thing I regretted is that I wasn’t here to play, so I couldn’t just relax and watch. Moreover, since I had been warned several times that it was a dangerous place, my heart was heavy.

After the meal was over with a little tension, Cha Shin Hyeon asked for a short break after eating.

“As I said repeatedly, it is said that it is much more dangerous than the dungeons we have attacked so far. Never be arrogant Think of it as an experience, not an attack, and don’t even think about catching monsters by force.”

“Yes.”

Hunters nodded their heads seriously.

After final inspection before entering, they finally set foot in the dungeon.

The whole world is engulfed in darkness and is quickly restored. A world different in time and space from Earth welcomed them.

“Ugh!”

In the chill that digs into the body, the Hunters all at once withdrew their bodies.

All around is white.

A huge snow mountain reminiscent of the Himalayas piled up and obscured the view of the party. A cold wind blew from the snow and ice-covered mountains.

“ha… … .”

Cha Shin Hyeon took a deep breath and exhaled.

He seemed to feel refreshed rather than shivering like everyone else.

“Are you in a good mood?”

Changsik Kang asked curiously. If you protect your body with magical powers, you may be able to avoid the cold, but I don’t think there’s any reason to be happy.

“Oh, not good.”

Cha Shin Hyeon answered with a smile.

A sense of transcendence awakened immediately after entering the dungeon conveys information about the entire dungeon to him one after another.

Although he had only just stepped in, Cha Shin Hyeon knew everything about the dungeon.

So he was happy.

“I’m already looking forward to it.”

It seems that Cheonjo is trying to win here.