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As soon as he crossed the boundary, the atmosphere of the forest changed.

It was no longer a serene atmosphere, but rather the feeling of the real beginning of a battle.

Seonghyun smiled.

“I’m back.”

When he entered the forest before, he was too hungry to notice much.

But after some growth and experience, he could see and hear things.

Before, he couldn’t gauge the enemies’ strength at all.

But not anymore. It was manageable now.

Just in case, he raised all his stats to 30.

That’s his current specs.

-Kim Seonghyun (38) Male

Trait: Investment [EX] (LV. 1, (0%))

Physical: 30 (67%)

Mana: 30 (45%)

Skills: Coin Market [EX] (LV. 2, (3%)), Fire [F] (LV. 5(32%))

Account Balance: 160C

The Coin Market leveled up to 2.

As a result, various new items were stocked in the store.

Previously, only up to D-grade items were available, but now there are up to C-grade items.

He couldn’t help but look at the new listings.

The categories had also expanded.

Traits, skills, and tools were now categorized in more detail than before.

Combat traits, non-combat traits. Skills were divided into combat and non-combat categories.

New potions and elixirs were introduced as tools.

“Oh? A health potion for about 10 coins.”

It was a pretty good price.

-Lesser Health Potion (C) – Heals consumed health or minor injuries. Can heal up to moderate injuries.

The ability to heal moderate injuries caught Seonghyun’s attention.

“If I lose an arm, I can quickly use a potion to reattach it, right?”

It was now possible to be more proactive in battles.

There would be pain, but he could endure it.

And the price was around 10 coins, so it wasn’t a big burden to buy.

“Anyway, if it were a different trait, what would I have done? The investment trait is really a goldmine.”

But why doesn’t the experience points increase with traits?

“It will increase someday. Oh well.”

He didn’t want to waste his energy on something that wouldn’t be resolved.

Seonghyun looked around.

-Evil Bat [140C]

-Lick of the Demon [220C]

-Black Carnivorous Plant [250C]

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“Wow….”

The level of monsters here was different from before.

The rock bear he had just faced would simply turn into rocks if it came here.

“How did I survive before?”

Seonghyun recalled the past.

Relying on his senses, he could only find safe places to move around.

That’s how he was able to reach the forest from before.

It can be said that this was the result of Seonghyun’s senses and luck.

“So, shall we start experimenting with the closest one first?”

Seonghyun leaped towards the Evil Bat.

Until he was right in front of it, the Evil Bat didn’t notice Seonghyun.

Swoosh-.

Somewhere, the sound of wind being split was heard.

To the Evil Bat, it seemed like Seonghyun suddenly appeared.

“The power of Taekwondo is reliable. The one who strikes first wins.”

Seonghyun’s Taekwondo had a nature that harmonized with nature.

Perhaps that’s why those who relied on their senses often couldn’t find Seonghyun.

“Squeak-.”

So when the Evil Bat finally noticed Seonghyun,

its fate was sealed.

Thud-.

“Huh?”

And just like that, the Evil Bat. Became evil/bat.

Grrr.

Seonghyun looked at his clenched fist for a moment.

“Am I stronger than I thought?”

Seonghyun’s skill only showed the opponent’s strength based on coins.

It didn’t tell him how much stronger he was compared to them.

So he was a bit nervous.

“For a first battle in here, it was quite easy.”

Indeed. It was easy.

With his physical and mana levels at 30,

Seonghyun showed a pretty powerful presence against the monsters here.

Still, using the increasing coins, he raised his physical and mana levels in unfavorable situations.

And so, Seonghyun eliminated all the monsters in sight.

Result.

-Kim Seonghyun (38) Male

Trait: Investment [EX] (LV. 1, (0%))

Physical: 35 (76%)

Mana: 35 (23%)

Skills: Coin Market[EX] (LV. 2, (13%)), Fire[E] (LV. 3(14%))

Account Balance: 1,350C

In an instant, Seonghyun’s account surpassed 1,000 coins.

It had only been three hours since he entered the new forest.

It was a rapid growth. Much faster than the heroes he compared himself to.

At this point, the hero was busy fighting goblins.

Seonghyun seemed to have already deviated from the norm.

However,

“I’m not satisfied yet.”

Seonghyun was not content.

In front of the place where he had once fled.

Seonghyun stood tall in front of a giant with an overwhelming amount of coins.

A fruit tree stuck in the ground.

Before approaching, it was just a fruit tree.

On top of the tree were these characters.

-Giant of the Land [2,400C]

It was more than the total sum of all the coins he had collected so far.

Seonghyun didn’t despair, but instead, he laughed.

“Hahaha! It’s almost time.”

It was a different feeling from before.

A feeling of needing to run away turned into a feeling of wanting to try it once.

This change was significant.

But it wasn’t time yet.

Seonghyun took a defiant stance.

“Hey, giant! I said I’d see you again, right? Soon.”

Whether the giant heard Seonghyun’s words or not, the ground shook slightly.

It was all because of Seonghyun exuding his presence in just one day.

Seonghyun turned his head and resumed hunting.

Using the coins he had earned, he purchased a creature from the store that emitted a strong sense.

The moment he saw the creature, the feeling of “I must buy this!” dominated his body.

– Increased Body and Mana levels. Current Body Level: 40, Mana Level: 40.

Account Balance: 950C

– Purchased the Little Lightning[C] trait.

Little Lightning[C]

Description: A trait created by the planet’s god from his father’s lightning. A trait with high expectations for growth. Lightning is added as a supplement to all actions.

Account Balance: 450C

Zap-.

As Seonghyun swung his sword horizontally, lightning followed its trajectory.

“Not bad.”

After finishing maintenance, Seonghyun turned his gaze to the nearby creature.

“An ornament of my trait. Nice to meet you.”

It was a chilling smile. The creature that met eyes with Seonghyun felt discomfort.

Did I feel fear?

The creatures here had an unwritten rule. If you encounter a stronger opponent, run away.

If you don’t, you’ll be torn apart.

If you don’t,

You die.

Seonghyun saw the name of the wolf-like creature.

-Moonlit Wolf [1,700C]

The first monster to offer over 1,000 coins.

“Awooo-!”

Normally, wolves don’t howl in this forest.

But now might be the last chance.

Intentionally howling to alleviate fear.

Seonghyun, on the other hand, welcomed it.

“Alright. Let’s fight. Shall we?”

Looking at the wolf’s shining silver fur, Seonghyun drew his sword.

Without hesitation, both the wolf and Seonghyun ran towards each other.

Seonghyun took the initiative.

Swinging his sword like a gentle breeze.

Swish-.

Zap-.

However, the result was not light.

Although he swung the sword like a gentle breeze, it seemed like a storm to the wolf.

The following lightning made the momentum even more intense.

The wolf bit down on it.

He had to avoid it.

Swoosh-.

The wolf stopped its attack and turned its body to avoid Seonghyun’s sword, prompting Seonghyun to express some admiration.

“Oh. So, a 1,700-coin creature is different?”

Seonghyun swung his sword, which seemed light, with lightning attached, giving it a weight.

Seonghyun raised his mana and thought.

If lightning is added to every action, then…

Could I become a lightning bolt?

That thought was answered by the characteristic.

It’s possible.

Seonghyun’s Taeguk spun roughly. His body was enveloped by lightning.

The moment when the boundary between his body and the lightning began to crumble.

Seonghyun’s body was propelled forward.

Crackling-.

Erasing everything in front of him.

The wolf couldn’t see Seonghyun, but it sensed. He’s coming. He’s coming.

The wolf looked up at the sky. The moon was shining.

The wolf absorbed the moonlight. His body doubled in size, and his red eyes locked onto Seonghyun.

“Awooooo-!”

But it wasn’t enough. Even in this state, Seonghyun couldn’t withstand it.

Then, he bet on the future.

The wolf invested all his possibilities in the present.

Using up his life force, a brilliant silver magic began to flow through the wolf.

Alright.

This should do it.

Seonghyun swung his sword at the wolf. Lightning-fast.

The wolf swiped its claws to block the sword. It received some minor scratches, but it managed to block it. Success.

However, time was running out. Within that time, he had to defeat the human in front of him.

Seonghyun was in the same situation.

Becoming a mere lightning bolt with only a C-level characteristic led to a tremendous magic consumption. Even with reaching level 40 in magic, it was not an easy task.

That’s why the Taeguk that anchored Seonghyun’s breakthrough was calming the magics.

One mistake could lead to an explosion. Both Seonghyun and the moonlight wolf were on the verge of bursting.

Who would finish off the other first? Or would they both explode due to lack of control?

In the end, it was a battle of time.

Seonghyun reached out into the air.

Then, the air and lightning merged. Seonghyun pushed back the fire lightning.

The fire lightning flew towards the wolf’s face. Even this was at lightning speed.

The wolf instead threw its body forward. This way, it could take some burns but still be able to take the next position.

But this was Seonghyun’s goal.

“Yes. That’s it.”

As the wolf threw its body forward, Seonghyun swiftly swung his sword.

If he dodged Seonghyun by raising his head, he would be hit by the fire lightning. If he got hit by the fire lightning, it would be the end.

The wolf was forced to make a choice.

But the wolf, like Seonghyun once, didn’t make the choice itself.

This is my choice.

The wolf chose to break through head-on.

Seonghyun’s sword pierced the wolf’s mouth. The wolf’s mouth was split in half, but it achieved some results.

Crack-.

Seonghyun’s sword broke.

Seonghyun was taken aback.

“This crazy bastard?”

Seonghyun immediately dropped the sword.

Now, the time for lightning transformation was truly running out.

To seize the victory, the wolf quickly rushed towards Seonghyun.

Seonghyun stood still for a moment.

“Show me where I need to go.”

Seonghyun’s senses once again drew a path.

-There.

Seonghyun perfectly utilized the square. As a result, Seonghyun seemed to blur in the wolf’s vision and suddenly disappeared.

The wolf, confused, slowed down.

This created an opportunity for Seonghyun to climb onto the wolf.

Thud!

Seonghyun’s hand grabbed the wolf’s neck.

The wolf realized that Seonghyun had climbed onto his body.

He tried to throw Seonghyun to the ground immediately.

But Seonghyun’s actions were faster.

Grabbing the wolf’s neck, he used all his coins for body level growth.

-Body level has reached 45.

More! More!

-Body level has increased.

-Body level has increased.

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“Ahhhh!!!!!”

Crack-.

The wolf’s neck that Seonghyun grabbed broke.

Seonghyun’s victory.

Seonghyun let go of the neck he was holding onto and collapsed onto the floor with a thud.

“Ahhhh!”

He had won.

If it had been a different situation, he would have had to find a way to escape from his opponent.

Seonghyun gazed up at the moon hanging high in the sky.

He was only a few steps away from repaying the humiliation of that moment.