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The black-haired monkey soared through the air, surprising the other demons.

Already?

There were few who could keep up with Seonghyun’s lightning-fast speed.

The Shining Bird was the only one who could match Seonghyun’s pace.

As the Shining Bird swiftly lunged towards Seonghyun with its beak, Seonghyun deftly dodged and grabbed its wing with his other hand.

The Shining Bird tried to break free from Seonghyun’s grasp.

“Eek!”

Radiating light from its body, the Shining Bird blinded Seonghyun. In that moment, the sensation of the wing in Seonghyun’s hand faded.

Pop!

“What? Teleportation?”

In an instant, the Shining Bird teleported to where the Rock Tiger was.

“You have a troublesome ability.”

Seonghyun surveyed the remaining demons.

“One, two, three, four… seven demons? Including the monkey from earlier, that makes eight.”

Seonghyun licked his lips.

“Interesting.”

Seonghyun’s words seemed to invigorate the demons, as they prepared to attack.

Seonghyun unleashed his magic, aiming at the most troublesome Shining Bird.

Only the Shining Bird reacted to Seonghyun’s speed.

Is that so?

“It’s all over for you without me.”

Seonghyun extended his sword towards the Shining Bird.

Once again, the Shining Bird attempted to teleport by radiating light, but Seonghyun anticipated its move.

“You’ve already tried that.”

Seonghyun used Fire to target the Shining Bird’s head.

– Lightning Fire.

The red flames and lightning combined, speeding towards the Shining Bird.

Before the Shining Bird could teleport, the Lightning Fire struck first.

Crackle!

The Shining Bird turned into a roasted turkey.

“Should we call this an electric roast?”

Roaring like a bull, a creature resembling a cow opened its mouth towards Seonghyun, emitting sound waves.

“Ugh!”

Seonghyun covered his ears, but an unhearable Rock Tiger charged towards him.

Seonghyun activated Taegeuk.

Taegeuk, a martial art technique. Seonghyun vibrated his sword to emit sound waves of the same frequency.

Humming, Seonghyun’s sword vibrated with the frequency of the cow’s sound waves, creating a quiet zone around him.

In that moment, a rock-made sole flew towards Seonghyun.

Thud!

Seonghyun dodged and swung his sword.

Clang!

The rock creature’s sole deflected Seonghyun’s sword with minimal damage.

“Oh?”

Seonghyun swiftly moved towards the creature’s face.

Raising his sword, he struck towards the creature’s forehead.

Thud!

“You can’t cut, but you can hit well.”

Squelch.

“Two down. Now six left.”

“Squeak!”

A very high-pitched sound disoriented Seonghyun.

“Finally, the boss?”

While the Rock Tiger, Dark Monkey, Shining Bird, and Sonic Bison attacked Seonghyun from the front, the four creatures watching from behind.

If they all joined forces, Seonghyun would be in real danger. However, they only observed Seonghyun’s fight with arrogant eyes.

Slowly realizing that Seonghyun’s stamina was waning and now was the time to strike, they miscalculated.

“You seem to be mistaken about something.”

– Your stamina level has reached 60. Account balance: 4,780C

– Your magic level has reached 60. Account balance: 3,980C

Grinding noises.

As Seonghyun’s average level reached 60, an indescribable energy surrounded him.

Level 60.

In the realm of Hermes, this was a title reserved for those known as Masters.

In other words.

Seonghyun, who had reached level 60 in both magic and physical strength, was fundamentally different from before.

Seeing this, the demons realized they couldn’t afford to give Seonghyun any more time to adapt.

“Kraaaa!”

The white leopard roared and shot the wind blade at Seonghyun.

Seonghyun wielded his sword with cold eyes.

Swish, swish.

The lightning had been unleashed long ago.

Using simple magic, he cut through the wind.

It was not a metaphorical meaning. When Seonghyun swung his sword, all the air particles in that spot scattered.

That’s what a master is. Those who slowly break the laws of nature.

Seonghyun entered that realm.

“Hah! Is this a bit too dangerous?”

The maestros bristled at the sight of Seonghyun.

One of the maestros took a step back upon seeing Seonghyun.

In that moment, Seonghyun used the lightning.

“From any place within my sight, do not think you can escape from me.”

Swish.

The green tree giant that hesitated was split in half by Seonghyun’s sword.

Seonghyun, who now stood among the maestros, wielded the lightning more fiercely.

Even if he were just an ordinary master, it would have been a tough fight for the maestros.

That master was Seonghyun. And even Seonghyun had fragments of lightning stolen by Hermes from Zeus.

Crackle.

The red lightning began to burn the surroundings.

The white leopard, which first sent the wind towards Seonghyun, looked around in terror.

Blink.

The tough-skinned crocodile that was spewing fire and challenging Seonghyun was split in half.

Blink.

The head of the cow that always annoyed itself with its noise fell to the ground.

Blink.

The crow that led itself here, using curses, burned.

Blink.

Crack.

Lightning struck. Lightning struck before their eyes.

Blink.

The body of the white leopard appeared. It was its own body.

In that moment, a man’s voice was heard.

“Now, two left.”

After defeating the white leopard, Seonghyun wielded his sword. Then red blood flew through the air.

Staggering.

The remaining two maestros thought.

Coming here was the worst choice of their lives.

The author… That thing is different from any human who has entered the forest before.

That thing!

That thought didn’t last long.

Swish.

Their heads flew into the sky in an instant.

Seonghyun was a master. When he reached the pinnacle in the martial world, an incredible sense of satisfaction arose.

He had to unleash this power somehow.

So, he used his power excessively.

He should have stabilized his magic after raising it.

But… there was no time for that.

As he used the lightning, he spread his magic wildly.

As a result, wherever Seonghyun thought, his body was already there.

Literally at the speed of lightning.

Nothing could react to Seonghyun’s speed.

“Phew… is it over?”

Seonghyun looked around.

Charred bodies, bodies with severed heads, bodies with pierced foreheads.

“It’s a mess.”

Everything he did.

Seonghyun had no intention of reflecting on the massacre scene.

“As always, is the only thing left to smile at the balance.”

As he said, Seonghyun opened his status window.

-Kim Seonghyun (38) Male

Trait: Investment [EX] (LV. 1, (0%)), Red Lightning [B] (LV. 4, (24%))

Physical: 61 (23%)

Magic: 60 (87%)

Skills: Coin Market [EX] (LV. 3, (94%)), Fire [C] (LV. 7, (31%))

Account Balance: 15,580C

“I’ve collected quite a bit. Now, I have to go catch that guy.”

But first.

“Let’s upgrade the remaining Coin Market skill.”

-Physical level has reached 65. Account Balance: 14,300

-The level of Coin Market [EX] has increased. You can now purchase A-grade products.

“Let’s see. Oh? This looks good.”

There were many useful products from B-rank and above.

For A-rank, there were many products that led to an immediate power increase and followed by very good benefits.

-Magic [A]: Able to use magic up to 6 circles. (9,000C)

The Forgotten Swordsmanship of Asran King [A]: The swordsmanship used by one who once sat at the Grandmaster’s side. (9,000C)

The Forgotten Magic Manipulation Technique of Asran King [A]: The magic manipulation technique used by one who once sat at the Grandmaster’s side. (11,000C)

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“There’s a lot here.”

There were many appealing items, but nothing caught Seonghyun’s eye.

The first characteristic Seonghyun purchased. Little Lightning. When he first saw it, Seonghyun’s senses tingled.

I must buy it!

However, when he looked at B and A grade items, he didn’t feel the same urge.

“Hmm… Should I keep waiting until S grade or higher comes out?”

In the midst of it all, a thought crossed Seonghyun’s mind.

Huh?

Wait.

“Why did I only think of this now? I have plenty of coins now, don’t I?”

Seonghyun immediately closed the store and checked the coin chart.

Market Capitalization Ranking

#1 Titan

#2 Celestial

#3 Asgard

#4 Manmajeon

#5 Earth

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This is it.

Seonghyun’s senses tingled.

Seonghyun pondered. What should he buy?

Although the market capitalization is in order, the prices per share vary.

Based on current market prices, Titan is 410 coins, Celestial is 184 coins, Asgard is 147 coins, Manmajeon is 739 coins, and Earth, or Earth, is 145 coins.

He had been thinking about replenishing coins through the dimensional market, but until now, he hadn’t thought about buying stocks to expand the store without a specific purpose.

Or rather.

“There was no reason to do that. It was enough. There was no need to spend a few hundred coins to expand the store for no reason.”

However.

“Now that I have some money, maybe I should buy something?”

So, what should he buy this time?

Seonghyun once again relied on his intuition. There was a time when he doubted this intuition, but through experience, he realized there was no need for that.

Alright, tell me. What should I buy?

There was a tingling sensation in a certain dimension.

Asgard?

After checking the top 10 dimensions, the sensation was strongest in Asgard.

“Asgard… That’s what I know, right?”

It probably is.

Seonghyun looked at the detailed description of Asgard.

-Asgard (#3)

Market Capitalization (million C): 2,843,625 C

Price per share: 184.15 C

A dimension founded by the Asir tribe under Odin. Exchange with various dimensions is possible through the Rainbow Bridge Bifrost. A dimension with frequent exchanges with Titan.

“It seems right.”

The reason Seonghyun knew about such dimensions.

It probably had to do with his own dimension. Myths passed down from the past. A dimension where countless myths originated.

It was truly exciting. Of course, he wanted to know more, but…

“Not now. There’s no need to know right now.”

Seonghyun moved his finger and purchased one share of Asgard dimension stocks.

-You have purchased 1 share of Asgard dimension. Account balance: 14,116C

Unfortunately, the experience points in the coin market did not increase.

However.

“Oh, what’s this? Characteristic experience points have increased.”

He found it. A way to level up characteristics.