episode_0041

RPG content is often categorized into vertical and horizontal.

Vertical is the content that will satisfy your desire for growth and challenge.

Horizontal was content that anyone could enjoy.

Most RPG players love vertical content.

The fun of growing, the thrill of battle, the sense of accomplishment through success, etc.

There may be many reasons, but in the end, the important thing was ‘fun’.

Of course, there were many users who enjoyed horizontal content.

They were never mainstream, which is why many RPG games focus on verticality.

The same was true for Akaredo.

Dungeons, farming, strengthening, boss raids, etc…

There was a lot of interesting content.

On the other hand, if you ask whether the horizontal content is poor, that is not the case.

Basically, Akare is a game with a high degree of freedom.

It’s as if a fantasy world has been realized.

Akare was a massive open world, full of adventures to be had.

Vertical and horizontal. It would be safe to say that it captured everyone.

This became the decisive factor that allowed Akare to swallow up the entire domestic RPG pie.

However, there were still many hidden elements left in the game prepared by Aurora.

For example, the ‘second awakening’ which is the biggest concern of users.

Many users thought that the second awakening would come out at level 50.

In reality, instead of a second awakening, a teaching event occurred.

So when on earth will the second awakening come out?

There were hints about this hidden throughout the empire.

‘A wizard who had risen through the ranks of the Circle soon attained enlightenment.’

A record that can be found in the library of the Magic Tower, the center of magic.

‘The person who received baptism gained great enlightenment and was promoted to a full priest.’

An excerpt from the memoirs of a priest found in the cathedral of the diocese.

‘The knight who endured pickling was on the verge of death, but gained enlightenment and was able to survive.’

The story of the knight who was the only one to survive the demon that descended upon the present world, etc.

These pieces of information had two things in common.

One is those who have been taught.

Another is that shortly after receiving the teachings, he attained something called ‘enlightenment’.

As hidden stories within the game are discovered.

The outlines of the bait for the second awakening are slowly starting to take shape.

Prerequisite is the performance of the teaching event.

Not long after that, a second awakening called ‘enlightenment’ will occur.

The highest level currently is Daehyeop Kim, and he is level 59.

Because the second awakening hadn’t come out when I was level 55.

The probability of getting the second awakening was highest at level 60.

[Daehyeop Kim’s broadcast has started. – Akashic Records 5 hours ago]

[Daehyeop Kim’s broadcast title: The first day of reaching level 60]

“Daehyeop, how much is left?”

“Now 5% left.”

Now it’s really not that far to reach level 60.

As that thought filled his mind, it was Daehyeop Kim who couldn’t stop hunting.

“Ugh. I’m still level 58.”

Suzuka, who was hunting with the party, sighed quietly.

Suzuka was also one of the strong candidates to reach level 60 first.

I lost some experience points because I got caught by some crazy bitch.

Experience gain reduced by 10%.

It was a debuff that lasted for 6 hours when you died.

Of course, even if it weren’t for the debuff, Kim would have been destined to achieve it first by a small margin.

From Suzuka’s perspective, who didn’t know that fact, it was inevitable that she would feel regretful.

“Who bullied our Zuka? Will Uncle scold her?”

“Uh··· You might get in trouble for it.”

“Ahem. What are you doing to the priest?”

He was a villain who appeared confident on the outside.

In fact, Paegwi had no desire to get involved with Ferra.

Out of curiosity, Paegwi once looked for a video of Ferra fighting.

When I first saw it, it was truly shocking.

No matter how many times I ran the simulation in my head, there was no way to parry Pera’s attack.

“Is that priest that good at PVP?”

Daehyeop Kim, who couldn’t bring himself to call her ‘crazy bitch’, muddled the title around.

“It’s a ghost. A ghost that catches fakes!”

“Hey. Aren’t you being too pushy?”

Unlike Paegwi, Daehyeop Kim did not look for footage of Ferra fighting.

To be exact, it would be more correct to say, “I couldn’t do it.”

Lately, I’ve been pouring all my time into leveling, so I haven’t had time to check out the community.

But I had heard so much about Pera from Suzuka that I had a rough idea.

So, Daehyeop Kim only regarded Ferra as a ‘physically good priest.’

“Even the greatest swordsman can’t guarantee victory.”

“I’m so sure of it, I’d like to give it a try.”

A PVP expert with a unique concept that reverses the difference in level and teachings.

It was enough to stimulate Daehyeop Kim’s competitive spirit.

“Can Sweet win···?”

“What? Are you saying I’m worse than Wit?”

“No, that’s not it···. Sweet-nim is a wizard. The difference in compatibility is advantageous! That’s what I meant.”

The ghost who had been watching their conversation smiled playfully.

“Talking about sweets makes my eyes water. Wow, this is a great time.”

“Ah! What are you talking about!”

“Mr. Eokgyeol is out again.”

If there was a Sweet who was away for personal reasons.

Maybe he teased me by saying, ‘Suzuka-san, are you interested in me?’

It was truly a blessing for Suzuka.

“But this place would really be hell without warriors.”

The place where the large corporation party was hunting was the hunting ground located at the western edge of the empire, the ‘Ryong’s Canyon’.

There are two main types of monsters that appear in Aryong’s Canyon.

Wyvern and Drake.

Since the wyvern was a flying monster, a warrior with the provocation skill was absolutely necessary.

Drake was a pure weight class bully, making him very difficult to deal with if there was no warrior to take charge of the front line.

1 warrior (required), 1 or more dealers, 1 healer (required).

It was the optimal party combination for hunting in Aryong’s Canyon.

“Now there is 1% left.”

Just then, a wyvern respawned in front of me.

The demon who saw that immediately used the provocation skill.

When a wyvern that has been aggroed approaches in a straight line.

Suzuka whipped the wyvern’s wings and dragged it down.

Daehyeop Kim swung his fist at the wyvern that was subdued in an instant.

[ Level Up! ]

Finally, Daehyeop Kim, who was the first to reach level 60, was not immediately happy.

“What’s up?”

“2nd awakening appeared?”

“···Hmm.”

I waited for a system message, but nothing happened.

If the level requirement for the second awakening isn’t even level 60, isn’t it a bit too bad?

After level 50, leveling up becomes very slow.

If you hold this section too long, it could feel a little loose.

“Level 70 is Evande··· Huh?”

Daehyeop Kim raised a question.

I lost my mind for a moment.

Before I knew it, the surrounding scenery had changed.

“This is the Hall of Heroes.”

―――

Yeah

What is it?

Did the second awakening come out?

Aurora statue lol

Here we go again

―――

Daehyeop Kim’s thoughts were in line with the viewers’ reactions.

The starting point of Akare, the Hall of Heroes.

I came back there as soon as I reached level 60.

Daehyeop Kim, with renewed emotions, stood in front of the Aurora statue.

Then, a maid in familiar attire was summoned and met the eyes of Daehyeop Kim.

“You who have reached the Hero’s Hall. What did you hope for that brought you here?”

The maid repeated the question she had asked during their first meeting.

What do you hope for when you come here?

Of course, the answer was already set.

“There is someone I want to protect.”

If at first you chose this arduous path against the overwhelming power of the unmanned regime.

Now, I had to become stronger because there was someone I truly wanted to protect.

“Is that so?”

It was still difficult to know the maid’s feelings as she remained expressionless.

“I will load the records. Please, may you have enlightenment.”

The lines that came out were different from the ones I said when we first met.

At the same time, Daehyeop Kim’s consciousness flickered.

***

Even after Daehyeop Kim moved to the Hall of Heroes, Suzuka and Paegwi continued their hunting.

In particular, Paegyu gave Suzuka as many final blows as possible.

Thanks to this, Suzuka and Paegyu were able to reach level 60 at the same time.

“Wow. This is the first 2nd awakening of a pseudo-person.”

Among all users, the first title of Second Awakening went to Daehyeop Kim.

However, Suzuka was the first among the pseudo-users to achieve a second awakening.

Suzuka, excited by that fact, walked towards the Aurora statue.

Soon, I came face to face with the maid who appeared from behind the Aurora statue.

“You who have reached the Hero’s Hall. What did you hope for that brought you here?”

“Second awakening!”

Unlike the comment of Kim, the great swordsman who pursues romance.

Suzuka’s answer was like cold reality.

“Is that so?”

“Yes. Please give me the second awakening quickly.”

“···I will load the records. Please, may you have enlightenment.”

Was it just my imagination that the maid’s expression seemed to crumple for a moment?

Anyway, Suzuka’s only interest was the second awakening, so she didn’t pay attention to even the smallest details.

As soon as the maid finished speaking, consciousness flickered.

Suzuka woke up in a new place she had never seen before.

The background of the place that came into view looked like a place of worship where people prayed at dawn.

Candles were placed all over the floor, and what appeared to be believers were gathered together and praying.

Perhaps this is the second awakening of the pseudo-religion, so they all might not believe in Aurora.

Suzuka, who was looking around, suppressed her laughter when she saw the Aurora statue.

Because the sight of NPCs worshipping the director was quite funny.

But that laughter didn’t last long.

Kwajik-! Kwaaang-!

Suddenly the roof collapsed, and an unidentified being came down through it.

An unidentified entity broke into the chapel and tore the statue of Aurora in two.

[ BOSS Great Devil Lv. ??? ]

The appearance of a boss monster you’ve never seen before.

The appearance of the great devil caused the believers to become terrified.

Did you feel that negative emotion? The Great Demon smiled wickedly.

Now all that remains is the one-sided massacre of the Great Demon.

No matter how much you pray, God does not answer.

The Great Devil’s taunt seemed to state so clearly.

At that moment, a tragedy was about to unfold.

A magic circle was drawn around the four sides of the great devil who was mocking them.

The embarrassed Great Demon quickly tried to get out of his seat.

Chains made of colorful elements bound the Great Demon.

Jerk- Jerk-

The center of the chapel.

The woman who stopped in front of the bound demon took off the robe she was wearing.

Then, long hair reminiscent of the blue sky swayed.

The eyes, which seemed to be set with sapphires, turned towards the great devil.

―――!!!

The woman, the great demon who saw Aurora, let out a loud roar.

It was the roar of a great demon that would kill an ordinary human on the spot.

A protective shield, like a soap bubble, surrounded all the believers.

“Poor creature with nowhere to lean on.”

A giant spear made of light is aimed at the heart of the Great Demon.

“A monster that lives off of human negativity.”

Phew-!

A spear of light pierced the heart of the Great Demon.

“Go back to nothing, come back to my arms.”

The corners of Aurora’s mouth twitched.

It was such a fleeting moment that no one noticed.

“My dear child. Don’t be afraid.”

Believers who witnessed the miracle kneel and clasp their hands.

“Your god is always by your side.”

With those words, Aurora disappeared from sight.

As if it was a mirage, it disappeared without a trace.

Suzuka, who witnessed the scene, unconsciously shouted.

“Long live the goddess!”

Waaah-!

Suzuka’s cries and the shouts of the cult believers echoed through the chapel for a long time.