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The all-nighter weekend grind had taken its toll on Lee Won-sang and Oh Jin-hyuk, both returning to the User Management Team looking utterly drained. Their dark circles told the tale of the grueling, impromptu event that had them working to the bone. But despite their exhaustion, no one welcomed them back with sympathy—it wasn’t that kind of workplace.
“Oh man, what did he get this time?” Jin-hyuk muttered nervously.
The answer was clear to everyone: the event rewards had propelled numerous players to new heights. And all of this chaos stemmed from the initiative of none other than Lee Won-sang. The resentful glares from his colleagues weren’t subtle.
Feeling the weight of those stares, Jin-hyuk’s voice quivered. “...I-I wouldn’t know.”
Lee Won-sang, however, remained silent. He was too busy dreading the fallout from this mess.
Seong’s performance had, once again, defied all expectations. Not only had he taken first place, but he had also gained 21 levels. The mere thought of what else he might have acquired was unsettling. Legendary boxes, high-level skills, rare items—the list went on. And with every reward claimed, Seong inched closer to becoming unstoppable.
Won-sang grimaced.
“I should’ve known... Echo Willow, those spineless cowards.”
Even villains like them were a headache for the User Management Team, but this time, their retreat stung more than usual. If they’d pressed on, even Seong couldn’t have held out. Instead, they had buckled, handing him a clean victory.
“Hmm,” Won-sang coughed awkwardly, pushing aside any thoughts of rooting for the bad guys.
Still, he couldn’t deny Seong’s growth had reached terrifying heights. At this rate, only a select few players at the same level could even hope to challenge him.
‘At least his insane growth has to slow down now,’ he reasoned, clutching onto that one comforting thought.
Seong’s vast array of minions—demonic knights, pets like Fiora, Dark Castle entities like Noctrynnium, and now Leonic—were a double-edged sword. While they gave him overwhelming power, they also split the experience he earned. Grinding levels in the high 110s would take exponentially more time now. Even hunting in the Dune Wild Trail would be a slog.
‘A month, at least,’ Won-sang calculated, feeling a bit more at ease.
But when he checked Seong’s new rewards back at his desk, his fragile peace of mind shattered.
“Twenty-two more stat points? From that unknown power again?!”
“Oh? What do you think it is?” Jin-hyuk asked innocently.
“...” Won-sang could only stare at the screen, too tired to respond.
Meanwhile, Seong was analyzing his newly acquired treasures when a question popped into his mind.
“What’s he up to now?” Won-sang muttered, a sense of dread creeping in.
His imagination conjured wild scenarios: game-breaking exploits, revolutionary discoveries, unforeseen rewards. Surely, there couldn’t be anything too disruptive left to uncover... right?
‘...Right?’ Won-sang thought uneasily, double-checking everything. His eyes landed on one thing: Anemore’s corpse.
“No, it’s fine,” he reassured himself. “He can’t use Add More to summon duplicates. The system doesn’t allow it. We confirmed that with Barfur.”
Just as he calmed down, Jin-hyuk piped up again.
“Hey, what would happen if he could summon two Anemores?”
“Impossible. Focus on something else,” Won-sang snapped.
“Oh, okay! Then no worries!” Jin-hyuk replied cheerfully.
But his next words sent a shiver down Won-sang’s spine.
“But... what if, you know, by some miracle, it did work?”
Won-sang scowled. “Then you’re pulling another all-nighter with me, got it?”
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“Haha! No chance of that, though!” Jin-hyuk laughed.
Yet as Won-sang watched his junior’s carefree grin, an inexplicable sense of unease settled over him.
‘Why does his laugh make me so nervous?’
1.
The Legion of Calamity event had an undisputed victor: Seong. His next-level performance wasn’t just a win for himself but also a massive boon for his guild, Rapid Guild.
Players were abuzz with chatter.
“Rapid Guild’s about to hit its prime.”
“With both Yuna and Seong rising, it’s only a matter of time.”
Seong’s display had been nothing short of extraordinary. Necromancers were often referred to as “one-man armies,” but none embodied that title more than him.
“Man, the Demon King was insane this time.”
“Wish we’d gotten a live stream of him taking down Echo Willow at the end!”
“Can’t blame him—it wasn’t part of the schedule.”
“Still, I heard someone recorded it. Bet we’ll see the footage soon.”
“Can’t wait! Watching those jerks get wrecked will be therapy for my insomnia.”
“LOL, same!”
The buzz fueled Rapid Guild’s growth. Their official channel was booming, leveraging every ounce of publicity from Seong’s triumph. They even publicly acknowledged their allies:
[Rapid Guild: “Thanks to the Sick Brothers for alerting us to Echo Willow’s ambush. We’re deeply grateful.”]
[Sick Brothers Guild: “We only did what was necessary. Instead, we’re amazed by Rapid’s sheer strength.”]
The bond between Rapid Guild and the Sick Brothers guild had grown stronger, and the player community couldn’t help but speculate.
“Whoa! So the Sick Brothers weren’t moving because Rapid Guild asked them to stay put?”
“Wait, then what about the other guilds that were there?”
“Isn’t it obvious? Rapid Guild isn’t saying anything for a reason. 😂”
“Ah, it’s classic interference! 😂😂”
“Wow, they’re going to crash and burn...”
“Using villains to do your dirty work, huh? That’s just pathetic.”
The criticism quickly shifted to the other guilds present, excluding the Sick Brothers. The incident tarnished their reputations, and the fallout included a loss of subscribers and rankings. For a guild, it was akin to experiencing consecutive stock price crashes.
Meanwhile, Rapid Guild wasn’t resting on its laurels. Not even a few hours after the event ended, they were inundated with inquiries—membership applications and more flooded in.
Amid the chaos of paperwork, Rapid, the guild leader, adjusted his monocle and examined the documents before him.
“Is this for real?”
Two particular applications caught his attention, and the names on them made him scratch his cheek in disbelief.
“Mayrin and Kurosawa Ren, huh?”
Both were rising stars in the player community, rivaling Yuna’s strength in some ways, although still not on Seong’s level. The applications posed a dilemma. After all, Mayrin and Ren were still members of Eclipse Order and Tempest Wing. Recruiting them could raise ethical concerns, but Rapid saw this as an opportunity.
‘Actually, this might be the perfect timing.’
Their guilds had effectively betrayed the code of conduct by attacking Seong, leaving little room to object if Mayrin and Ren decided to leave. On top of that...
‘If we cover their penalties, it’ll count as their signing bonuses.’
The two had even included these terms in their applications, making it a win-win for Rapid Guild. In short, Rapid Guild could snag two high-value recruits with minimal expense.
‘Lucky break.’
Considering how much they’d invested in Seong, funds for new recruits had been tight. But thanks to the publicity from the event, they’d raked in a fortune. Now, they could secure two new talents without breaking the bank.
‘Let’s move forward with this.’
Rapid Guild ramped up its efforts, leveraging public opinion and acting swiftly to seal the deal.
Looking at their applications again, Rapid noticed their preferred roles.
“Backup team, huh? That’s unexpected.”
Given their talents, he’d assumed they would form their own teams. Then again, the recent upheaval might have shifted their priorities. With the Luna team—Seong’s backup unit—arriving at Dune Wild Trail, the timing was perfect.
‘If this works out, it’ll help them catch up to Seong’s level.’
2.
Seong, now in first place, prepared to move on. It was time to inspect the rewards and skills he’d obtained from the event.
Just as he was about to leave, however, he noticed a commotion nearby.
“The Demon King was spotted around here?!”
“What?! Where?! I need his autograph!”
“Yeah, let’s split up and find him!”
“Ahahaha! I’m getting ten signatures, no less!”
Players were running amok, desperate to find him. It was a bit of a problem.
However, the chaos didn’t last long. Despite their enthusiasm, the players walked right past Seong and his companions without recognizing them.
“Saved by Fiora,” Seong muttered.
-Indeed, my lord.
-Ahahaha! Fiora’s abilities are perfect for stealth operations!
“Thanks, Fiora.”
-H-Hehehe... No need to thank me...
Fiora’s shapeshifter abilities had cloaked them in an illusion, masking their presence and allowing them to pass unnoticed.
Once they were in a quieter area with fewer players, Seong found himself near a makeshift encampment filled with caravans. It seemed like a good spot to review his rewards.
The first thing he chose to inspect was the Almighty-grade skill 『Demon Knight Summon』.
『Demon Knight Summon』
→《Almighty》
→[Lv Max][Complete Form]
[Instant Effect][Active]
[Current Summonable: 1]
[Currently Summoned Demon Knights: 1]
The Demon Knight, a servant of the Overlord, emerges from Hell to carry out its master’s will.
→ Exclusive to the Overlord class.
→ Summons a Demon Knight from Hell.
→ The Demon Knight is a loyal servant and blade, matching its master’s level.
→ One additional Demon Knight can be summoned per 100 levels.
*Currently, one additional Demon Knight can be summoned.
*Demon Knights can also reside in the Netherworld.
“Ahahaha! Finally, a new recruit is coming!” Valtar exclaimed with unrestrained excitement.