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Baek Ji-yu’s house early in the morning.

I was having breakfast with Jiyu’s family.

“How long has it been since we had breakfast together like this? This lady is so nice!”

Jiyu’s mother said with a bright smile. The woman with long brown hair was in her 40s, but she looked young enough to be in her early 30s.

Jiyu’s pretty appearance seemed to resemble an aunt rather than an uncle. The appearance and the body shape.

The man also laughed heartily at those words.

sparkle-

The man’s bald head shone in the living room lights.

“You might be embarrassed to meet your friends’ parents when you’re in high school. Still, it’s really nice to eat together like this!”

“Mom, Dad!! Don’t keep putting pressure on him. I can’t even eat rice.”

“Am I okay? It doesn’t matter.”

Because I always got my meals from school lunches or convenience store food. It’s been a while since I had home-cooked food and it was so delicious.

The lady is good at cooking. When I was in middle school, he often packed lunch for me.

‘for a moment. Come to think of it, Jiyu too.’

In high school, Jiyu sometimes gave me a lunch box for no reason, so I thought it was the lady who made it. I was surprised to find out that this was a lunch box made by Jiyu herself.

I guess cooking skills are hereditary.

“Robbery and terrorist incidents are occurring one after another by villains in the Guri-si, Gyeonggi-do area. Association authorities are looking for a villain…”

At that time, the news came on the TV in the living room.

“Hmm. That villain. Was his name Dark Snake? Although he is a D+ level criminal. I heard a rumor that it is related to a company or organization that competes with our line…”

Dark Snake. Of course I know.

‘When I was working for Aegis, I always checked for wanted villains.’

Considering the level of Aegis, who was a high school student at the time. A D-level villain was very useful prey.

Moreover, Dark Snake was a villain that was often portrayed in the original work.

I felt strange at that moment.

Although I haven’t caught it myself so far. I was a member of the hero activity club that hunted villains. Now he has earned the title of villain.

‘He’s a villain.’

Definition of villain. It’s simple.

The government defined awakened people who committed crimes as villains.

Crimes are committed by ordinary people too. The applicable laws were different.

Modern common fire weapons cannot deal with the Awakened. Because of special laws, the sentences for crimes committed by awakened people were much greater than for ordinary people.

So, the government and the association created a separate name, Villain, and tried to create a very negative impression. Of course, the opposite concept is hero.

However, as much as the general public admires the power of the awakened person. On the contrary, there were villains who were deified even after committing crimes.

‘Is Unknown to some extent a case like that?’

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[Check the titles you own.]

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▶ Unknown / Hidden

: An unidentified villain has appeared in the gray city where the full moon rises. Unknown’s goal is to reign at the top of the underworld. People in the city start to get nervous.

* Title effect

: Attack power increases against targets whose side is ‘Dark House’. The effect increases further during a surprise attack. At the same time, a ‘fear’ debuff is applied.

: Mental strength increases by 30.​

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Title Unknown.

I got this title thanks to accidentally defeating a named villain in the tutorial.

As it was a reality, not a system, Unknown is also on the wanted list.

As the villain I defeated was Class A. Unknown’s wanted level of risk is also registered as Class A.

‘Has he already become an A-level villain? ‘I’m still an E-class hunter.’

Still, because of the fate of that hidden title. I had to continue operating in the underworld under that name from now on.

No, it’s not about activity, it’s about reigning at the top. There was a rather large obligation.

‘They said that if I go against fate, my power will be taken back.’

Of course, you may have to commit a crime. No, I was sure. That’s the villain.

But I had absolutely no antipathy or fear towards the act.

‘It’s probably because my mental strength stat is 90.’

Because of the effect of the title and mental power, I and Unknown were already identified.

Also, I am well aware of the underworld content and there is also a title buff. If I use it well, it is like a treasure trove to me.

The two continued chatting. We continued eating while talking about what we had been up to.

“…… Anyway, I ended up competing with those guys. Even though we are constructing buildings in the area, I am a little nervous. I guess those guys have a pretty bad reputation. I don’t know what I might do.”

And I also heard about the man’s current status.

My uncle is a special builder. He was once an executive of a mid-sized underworld organization.

Now I am living a legal and healthy life.

In fact, the higher up the pyramid in Seoul’s underworld, the more legitimate companies operated the organization.

Of course, illegal work is left to subordinate organizations. Of course, if a problem arises, you cut off the tail.

As the awakened people are precious, the awakened people in the underworld are also responsible for the ecology of society. The Hunter Association also tolerates it to some extent. The connection was very complex.

‘It’s not for nothing that users call Seoul in-game a shit city.’

Because of the game’s title, Gray City of the Full Moon, it was also an insult to the original work.

Anyway, I decided to help my uncle with his work until I enter school.

To be honest, it was a completely sweet part-time job.

Anyway, I’ve been here for the past year.

I worked in the field every weekend until I started focusing on Aegis’ activities. I worked part-time in the so-called hard work field.

‘It just worked out just right.’

Now, as a result of the last retest and the stat rewards from that medal, my strength has increased even more. The efficiency of training will increase due to the increase in strength.

Working in the field was perfect for additional strength training.

According to what the uncle said, the special construction industry is also intertwined with many underworld organizations, so it seems like there are minor problems.

That’s because the pay is much better. In addition to paying Theia’s expensive tuition, I was able to earn living expenses.

“Then Junwoo will go to work with my uncle today. What are you going to do Jiyu? Are you just going to stay at home and play games again?”

“Ah… no… I’m going to play home training later too.”

“You could just go to the awakened gym. Do you like home that much?”

“I don’t like gyms with lots of people…”

“He goes to the PC room well!”

The woman who said that glanced at me with a smile.

“Now that I think about it, JiU said that she is going to try streaming and all these days. Isn’t that also because of you, Junwoo?”

“Oh, Mom, what are you talking about!”

“That pretty nun… who was she? Was your name Ye-eun? Your high school classmate. Jun-woo is completely in love with Ha Ye-eun and is working as her manager… Ji-yu, you cursed me every day for not spending enough time playing games with her. And…”

“I’ve never done that!”

“Anyway, that girl named Ha Ye-eun was really cute when I saw her on TV. Junwoo will like it. Still, I’m glad that Jiyu took care of you too…”

The mother and daughter chatted happily together.

At first, I was a little puzzled.

Ha Ye-eun? Are you saying I’m in love with that nun?

I even confessed to An Yu-min. I followed her throughout high school. I admit I liked it though.

Ha Ye-eun’s words were truly absurd.

‘Jiyu tends to see people in the room a lot. ‘I guess I misunderstood.’

Well, there were a lot of rumors like that going around.

It is said that the manager of Seongnyeo TV is targeting Ha Ye-eun out of selfish interest. But there was no way I would ever like that piece of pretense. Jiyu was thinking wrong.

I smiled and said to the lady.

“I never like a girl like Ha Ye-eun. Jiyu must have misunderstood because we just did club activities together. Now that club has also appeared.”

“Really? Still… didn’t you like Ha Ye-eun? She… is pretty… and always hangs out with you… and you often buy her gifts…”

That was because Ha Ye-eun used me as a lighting shuttle every time she had a night out.

Because of the mirror that sparkles peacefully. My party members also look prettier.

Actually, Ha Ye-eun is good at makeup and cam. Although he didn’t have clear facial features, he was very obsessed with the lighting effect.

‘Well… he didn’t seem to admit it to himself.’

Gifts were also given on behalf of fans. Anyway, it was a misunderstanding that made me laugh.

At that time, the woman who was looking at Jiyu said.

“Really? Then Junwoo, you don’t like anyone right now, right? Jiyu: Look at his expression brightening right away. Then Jiyu, you too have a chance…”

“Ah, a real mom! stop! stop! You know my mom often plays pranks like this, right? Oh, don’t get me wrong!”

Seeing the good relationship between mother and daughter made me laugh.

After breakfast, I went to work with my uncle.

***

About 3 weeks have passed.

Although I definitely thought it would help.

Jiyu’s father, Baek Yong-cheol. I made a lot of money during the three weeks I worked with Uncle Yongcheol’s company.

I really couldn’t believe it. My strength is increasing?

Bang bang bang-

The sounds of the construction site were echoing.

The part-time job I had for three weeks was the so-called gombang. Carrying bricks or materials up the stairs at a construction site is a job that requires a lot of force.

‘I tried it a few times when I was in high school, but…’

Of course, the place I worked at that time was a general construction site.

Awakened people usually do special part-time jobs using their powers. Since I was incompetent, such a sweet part-time job was impossible.

At least I had the strength of an ordinary person who exercised. I used to work at places like construction sites. High school tuition is also quite expensive. With no parents, I had to earn money.

Because of that, my whole body ached the next day, so I had no choice but to be late to class often.

However, the current scene was different.

“Junwoo This guy is so diligent and has a good attitude of being generous. It’s not common for young people, but it’s amazing.”

“Well, that’s because I’ve often worked at places like this part-time. It’s no big deal.”

I said shyly.

The employees on site have been praising me a lot lately.

“You carried that unpleasant and nauseating magic stone material without even blinking an eye? Because of student Junwoo, the speed of work went much faster!”

“It’s truly a treasure of our field. Awakened people are also different. And student Junwoo is said to be entering Theia Academy? Absolutely elite, elite!”

“Such a smart student works in this kind of hard work? You are really sincere in doing your job well. My son always doesn’t study and spends time with the bullies…”

I felt embarrassed by the compliments from the guys.

‘It’s awkward to be treated like an awakened person like this.’

At Theia High School, I was always treated as incompetent. In this way, I was treated as an ace in this field.

As the employees said, my role was a little different from that of an ordinary field worker.

Because of their increased strength stats, they are stronger than ordinary people. The important thing is that I am an awakened person.

This is where a large-scale industrial complex is being built. And these days, industrial complexes use special building materials.

‘We deal with building materials mixed with magic stone powder.’

The magic stone’s effect can prevent dungeon gates from being created in buildings.

And depending on the type of magic stone, even miscellaneous monsters cannot invade without permission. Naturally, workers in these special sites have higher daily wages.

However, the problem is that ordinary people cannot easily move the materials imbued with the power of the magic stone.

Even if it is made from somewhat refined magic stone powder.

The basic fear and curse debuffs of monsters contained in the magic stone are difficult for even the most powerful ordinary person to endure.

‘It works on the mind, not the body.’

You have no choice but to wear special equipment such as dust suits. Of course, the work efficiency is bound to drop.

However, if there is an awakened person, the story is different.

‘Well, it’s the magic stone that I’m always in contact with.’

It was not for nothing that many awakened underworld people ventured into the special construction industry. Getting involved with this government-led industrial complex is also good for laundering one’s image.

However, before I acquired the hidden powers, I was just like any other worker.

Although he possessed the Paladin class and the ‘Peacefully Shining Mirror’ power with the light attribute. In reality, the dark attribute resistance effect was minimal.

That’s why I couldn’t do well in this special part-time job with a high daily wage. Even thinking about it again makes me angry.

‘But it’s different now.’

On the other hand, the 3-star power ‘Goddess’ Faithful Guardian Knight’ has a high darkness resistance effect. And because the second power, ‘Shadow Mirror’s Throne’ itself, is a dark attribute.

Debuff effects like the magic stone’s curse had no effect on me.

‘Rather, it was a buff effect for me.’

Compensation for past retests. Strength increased by 4 stat points. Since then, something amazing has happened.

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[Basic status]

* Strength: 17(+7)

* Speed: 10​

* Intelligence: 15

* Horsepower: 15​

​* Mental Strength: 90

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Strength, which was originally 10, became 17.

Although it is nothing compared to An Yu-min, whose strength stat is over 70 degrees.

Even though I lifted weights so hard, my muscle strength, which had not increased, began to increase.

‘Even though I only worked part-time on site for 3 weeks…’

In addition, the stat increased by 3 and now the strength was 17. It was not just a numerical value.

Now my body has changed into a constitution that can develop as an awakened person.

If you combine leveling and training at the academy. It means that one day, those three will be able to catch up.

‘Because there are a lot of magic stone children here. It created synergy with me, the awakened person.’

And this special site created the same function as an awakened training facility. Weight equipment for awakeners is basically mixed with magic stone powder.

Of course, the fee for using the awakened training center was expensive.

But I made money here for 3 weeks and raised my stats like this, so shit.

Whenever they had time like this, the guys brought snacks and energy drinks. I received so many compliments.

It seemed like everyone wanted an awakened person for this taste. This feeling of superiority, of being different from ordinary people.

It’s not for nothing that a lot of money is circulating in the underworld.

A defective refined magic stone distributed through the underworld. Artificial awakening through the magic stone, people who forcibly unlock their powers, and villains were very common these days.

So Seoul in this game is a fucking city.

“Then that’s it for today! Let everyone leave work except those on night duty!”

The sun was already setting. As I watched the employees getting ready to leave work, Mr. Yongcheol looked at me with worried eyes.

“Are you really going to stay on night duty again today? I worked during the week too, so you don’t have to work too hard.”

“No, mister. Because Theia Academy’s tuition is expensive. It is good to save money in advance before entering school.”

“Even if this guy says it’s okay to provide support if necessary.”

“You can’t do that. I was indebted to you a few times when I was in middle school and high school. That can’t be possible.”

When I was a student, whenever I was in danger of being expelled because I couldn’t pay my tuition, my uncle helped me. So I can’t be indebted to you any more.

‘And… it looks like a good prey will appear on this scene today.’

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[Side quest has been activated. – Hunter Association]

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▶ Villain Hunt lv.2

: A villain whose notoriety is growing in the area has appeared. Hunt down villains and increase your reputation.

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[Hidden titles can be applied.]

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▷▷ Title Avenger of Cold Fire / Hunter Association Side: Song Xia

: You can gain fame in that side by hunting villains. When you gain fame, you get twice as much additional goods.​

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At breakfast with my uncle a few weeks ago.

The villain that was shown on the broadcast appeared in the area. This area is a large industrial complex.

More than anything, I paid attention to the quest’s description.

The title, Avenger of Cold Fire, has been activated. That’s right. This means that this quest is related to Songxia.

I checked the latest schedule on Ha Ye-eun’s Seongnyeo TV internet station.

‘They’re having a night out at this industrial complex today?’

Perhaps, I might have met Aegis even before entering school.