BXBX NOVEL Chapter 12
Chapter 12
Chapter 12: Tough Love
Cedric was dumbfounded.
He knew that his master, Kim Minwoo, was an excellent swordsman.
He had seen it on the battlefield, the way he wielded his sword. A master knows a master when he sees one.
Certainly, he was a variant who used the sword better than any knight, even while being a necromancer.
‘But it’s not because he’s an excellent swordsman that I acknowledged him as my master.’
It was his guts that didn’t back down against an overwhelming enemy. His unyielding determination to never give up.
And on top of that, his chivalrous spirit that risked his life to protect him, even though they had only known each other for a short time.
He was impressed by those mental aspects, but that feeling was starting to fade now.
No wonder he felt that way. Who would have imagined such a farce?
Even the Death Lord had not treated him so disrespectfully. Rather, they had shown each other respect.
Cedric had seen many knights in his time, so he could tell exactly what state Kim Minwoo was in.
‘He’s so intoxicated with himself that he’s completely lost in illusion.’
A state where he can’t see anything because he has a little talent.
Usually, it was the amateur knights who had learned a little bit of swordsmanship who showed such an attitude.
Cedric twirled his spear.
His spearmanship, which had been close to perfect, had somehow become dull for a while.
It seemed that even his spearmanship was being restricted as he became a level 1 body.
‘But that doesn’t matter.’
He wasn’t the only one who was level 1.
His master was also level 1.
What mattered was the skill of wielding the weapon itself.
Cedric had never been defeated by anyone with a spear in his life.
‘I also have the advantage in terms of weapons.’
If a sword and a spear were to clash, the spear would win nine times out of ten.
The reason was simple.
It was because it was much longer than a sword.
In terms of both weapons and the skill to use them, he had an overwhelming advantage.
Cedric was confident.
He was definitely confident, but…
Smack!
The Sword of Justice smashed down on the head of the evil summoner.
Cedric swung his spear, gritting his teeth. There was definitely a sharpness to his spearmanship.
However, Minwoo dodged the spear with ease.
‘Again.’
Smack!
‘One more time.’
Smack!
The sword continued to strike Cedric’s body.
If the guy had been summoned in the state he had seen him on the battlefield, he wouldn’t have even put up a fight.
How could he defeat a monster riding a real dragon?
But now it was different.
The current Cedric was only level 1.
In terms of stats, he was at the level of a 50-level chin-up.
On the other hand, Minwoo?
In terms of stats alone, he was close to level 70. Moreover, the pilot was no slouch either.
‘He looks like a world number 1 player to me.’
Gate Hunter may have been an old game, but it was a game with the highest difficulty level.
He had been the overwhelming number 1 player in that game.
That was why Kim Minwoo was tacitly recognized as the world number 1 player, even among the 3 billion virtual reality population.
If the guy’s spearmanship was at its best, like it was on the battlefield, that would be one thing, but in his current state, where he was being beaten up here and there…
‘It’s easy.’
He was nothing more than Kim Minwoo’s prey.
[Limit exceeded damage is accumulating!]
[Cedric is being recalled!]
[The effect of Death Lord (EX) is activated!]
[Cedric is revived!]
“Hello?”
Cedric gritted his teeth and charged again. After being defeated a few more times, the guy was recalled.
But it didn’t matter.
He had more than enough mana to summon the guy.
[Activating Cedric Summon (SSS)]
“We meet again?”
“….”
Defeated.
Recalled.
Defeated.
“…Wait!”
Cedric spoke urgently.
Perhaps he had instinctively realized that something was wrong.
“Who’s your brother?”
“…”
“I guess you still need more of the love spell.”
Smack!
The endlessly repeating cycle.
Was he starting to relive his nightmare again?
“Sigh.”
When he felt like his health and mana had recovered enough, he drank a potion.
His body felt refreshed once again.
“Teaching is really hard, you know.”
Guiding someone to the right path is not an easy task. That’s why it’s even more rewarding when you succeed.
[Activating Cedric Summon (SSS)]
Loyalty: 100.
***
I’ll definitely get through this.
Day 1.
“…When will you stop this?”
“Until my love is accepted.”
Day 2.
“I understand that you’re strong. I was definitely reckless. I’ll acknowledge you as my master.”
“No, that’s not enough. My love spell wasn’t enough either.”
Day 3.
“I give up.”
“Who’s your brother?”
“I think you’re my brother.”
“You hesitated a bit?”
“Oh…”
Day 4.
“You’re my brother. I mean it.”
“Then can you swear your loyalty?”
“……!”
“Am I the only one who’s being sincere again?”
Smack!
Day 5.
“Stop it…! I’m going crazy! How many times are you going to summon me in a day! My bones are aching! Stop hitting my head!”
“You have no manners.”
Day 6.
“…… I’m sorry. It’s all my fault. I really am.”
“Then shall we swear our loyalty?”
“I’ll… do it.”
“Did you hesitate just now?”
“No. If you’re my master, I think you’re worth my loyalty.
[Knight Cedric swears his loyalty to you!]
[The Oath of the Rock of the Knight!]
[Cedric’s loyalty is fixed at 100!]
Swearing loyalty.
To put it simply, it is a slave contract.
Loyalty is fixed at 100.
If the master tells you to jump into the fire, you have to jump into the fire. You can’t disobey orders.
Of course, the high-ranking undead were reluctant to swear loyalty.
That’s why he needed the love spell.
“I’ll be good to you from now on, brother.”
He patted Cedric’s head.
It had been a grueling six-day journey.
He had spared no time for sleep, diligently summoning the guy.
His efforts were not in vain.
Cedric had finally become a true summoner who deserved to be loved without reservation.
He felt a sense of satisfaction in his heart.
“Come to think of it, I’ve always been curious. Who destroyed you guys?”
“……I can’t say. I am bound by a constraint.”
“A constraint?”
Cedric nodded.
“It seems to be something left behind by the Lord. Right now, it doesn’t matter much for you to know.”
“Because they’re too strong?”
“That’s about right. For now, grow strong, master. You will naturally find out when I regain my original power.”
“I was planning to level up anyway.”
He had already reached the limit of his growth.
He needed to level up to break through the growth limit.
‘Level 51.’
It was the level range that was commonly classified as an E-class Awakener.
‘I’ll quickly get there first.’
He looked at Cedric.
“Cedric, I hereby appoint you as the Skeleton Commander. Train the skeletons diligently.”
“……Understood.”
He summoned skeletons around the guy. As one of the legion commanders, he would know how to train them.
“The weapons are all prepared in the training ground, so use them as you see fit.”
The skeletons nodded vigorously.
After turning on the automatic training macro, he went into the room.
‘It’s time to make a real move.’
He had received 300 billion so far.
Money is hard to come by, but it’s easy to spend like water.
‘I’ll spend it all if I buy equipment again this time.’
He purchased skillbooks.
He purchased equipment and consumables.
The money went out quickly.
Even the equipment of the skeletons he bought last time was sucked into the Eternal Battlefield or whatever it was.
‘I need money.’
He could ask for more.
But he’s starting to get noticed.
It felt like the expiration date of the sword test was approaching.
The chairman would start to feel burdened from now on.
‘I need to do something big.’
Only then would he be able to receive money without being noticed.
‘And the attention is on me right now.’
The rumors of the duel he had last time were slowly spreading on the internet.
He read a few articles that had been uploaded to Gate Net on his smartphone.
–”So, what’s Kim Minwoo’s achievement? Is he actually a joke?”
–”He fought against the Sword Saint, so no matter how bad he is, he should be at least B, right? Lol. Do you think the top 1% of Awakened are jokes?”
–”No. The rank is different depending on the Awakening condition. He might be below that.”
–”Bullshit ㅋㅋㅋ Would the light have exploded like that if he was below C-rank?”
–”Haha, even if he’s A, it’s a problem. Just because he has high achievements doesn’t mean he’s all that. There are a few who get buried in the middle.”
– (Information) “Even among A-ranks, there isn’t a single awakened with an S-rank achievement lol. Does an S-rank skill book look like pine nuts lol?”
– “But isn’t S-rank supposed to be godly?”
– “The trolling is too strong right now. Kim Minwoo didn’t choose a warrior? If he chose a warrior, why did he sweep all the equipment lololol”
– “Was it Kim Minwoo who bought the equipment? It could be someone else.”
– “Would anyone spend over 70 billion on newbie equipment except him? lol He’s sweeping everything up like he’s going to use the skill books lol”
– “There were rumors that he chose Necromancer. The first skill book related to Necro sold at the auction house. It makes sense that he bought a bulk of equipment if he’s a Necro.”
– “Crazy lolololol After setting up a match with Swordsmanship, he chose that? Is he trolling? lololol”
– “So, is Kim Minwoo in a bubble or what???”
– “Maybe we’ll know when we see him at the Gate lol”
It seemed like the information team had stirred up some commotion in public opinion.
Well…
If he were to debut as the face of Ilsung, it would be good to have high recognition.
“It worked out well.”
He had been thinking of raising his value a bit.
He recalled an F-rank Gate that he could go through at level 1.
When do awakened individuals have the highest value?
It’s simple.
It’s when the future is much more promising than the present.
That’s why awakened individuals who achieved S-rank feats were called super rookies.
While others started with E-rank skills from F, they started with S-rank skills.
They gather expectations like that.
And then they explode with success at the Gate, showing off their speed.
Kim Minwoo had the same plan.
And he would properly raise the stakes.
He immediately made a phone call.
“Director Lim? This is Kim Minwoo. I’d like you to gather some journalists. I’m planning to conquer the Gate this time. Of course, alone. Please gather everyone you know.”
He would gather every single reporter he could
When public opinion was focused on him, he would make the most shocking debut.
‘The shortest time in the world, and a solo clear at that.’
Party play was the norm for Gates. Even Super Rookies would form parties for their first run.
Because there was so much risk involved.
But for Kim Minwoo.
“F-rank? It’s just a walk in the park.”
Moreover, the current Kim Minwoo was stronger than any Kim Minwoo who had played for six years. He was only level 1, but his stats were monstrous.
His skill composition was also organic.
Death Lord and Cedric receiving its effects. And even the skeleton soldiers.
He would also participate in combat himself.
Korea.
No, the whole world would be in a commotion.
Because Kim Minwoo was strong?
No.
It’s because the future he would paint was anticipated.
[Breaking News! Ilsung Group’s Kim Minwoo declares his Awakening! It was true that he had awakened! But his job is not a Sword Master, but a Necromancer?!]
[Experts estimate his achievement rank to be at least B!]
[Prince’s magnificent return! Kim Minwoo, declares solo conquest of the first Gate ‘Osiris’ Tomb’! He expresses his ambition to clear it in the shortest time possible!]
[‘Osiris’ Tomb’ is known to be the most difficult among F-rank Gates……]
Korea was starting to stir.