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[Chapter 095] [A Heart That Must Not Change (3)]

The monster legion's invasion of Seoul.

And the Second Battle to Recapture Uijeongbu.

At that time, the world called the prodigies who survived the fierce battles and entered the ranks of named Players, the students who had just graduated from the academy, the Golden Generation.

Among them, On Tae-yang was known as the protagonist of the Golden Generation and rose as the people's hope.

But there's always an opposite to everything.

People always mentioned 'him' as well whenever they talked about On Tae-yang.

Just as there is yin (*) where there is yang (*), someone who started with nothing like On Tae-yang, entered the academy at the same time, coincidentally aspired to be a dealer like him, and achieved merits on par with On Tae-yang.

However, people gave him the alias who showed a completely different path from .

devoted himself to family, had no family to devote himself to.

cherished his comrades, drove his comrades to their deaths.

tried to protect people, tried to kill people.

followed morality, did not hesitate to commit injustice.

was admired, became an object of fear.

That's why No One Cry, the masterpiece created just before the end of his life, was ultimately considered a sword that brought death.

On the other hand, the masterpiece created by one of the top three Maestros in the country as 's symbol was indeed called a sword that saved people.

It was no different from a holy sword, so he who used the holy sword and possessed Gift deserved to be called .

Moreover, the holy sword boasted performance incomparable to No One Cry.

The materials used to make the two swords were difficult to obtain, but the holy sword was a device made of even harder to obtain materials.

No One Cry was a work made of just high quality iron, but the materials of the holy sword were all rare items not easily obtainable by anyone.

That's why people in the world often said.

If had the materials for the holy sword, wouldn't a sword surpassing the holy sword have been created?

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There was no boss monster in the Player Academy red dungeon.

Instead, the field monsters guarding each floor boasted power far superior to the monsters existing on that floor.

Just when they entered the 3rd underground floor, the field monster had regenerated.

A dungeon that lost its core mana stone can no longer give birth to boss monsters again, but it can give birth to lower field monsters with its remaining power.

Or by monsters existing in the dungeon surviving in their world and raising their own tier.

Grooooar─!!

6th tier monster Human-faced Spider.

The eight legs composed of bones had flexibility that could freely walk on two legs even while crawling on the ground.

Moreover, the spider with a face molded after a human's held clubs in both legs near its head.

Hu...man....

Mine...hehehe....

The monster that awkwardly imitated human speech jumped down from the ceiling while moving its bone joints.

Yeon-hwa who had been chasing monsters until just now swung her spear right before the club fell on her head.

The club and spear shaft collided.

At the same time as a heavy sound rang out, the cold air flowing from the spear shaft slowly froze the contact surface.

Hehe...hehehe....

Nevertheless, the guy didn't care.

The human-faced spider tried to attack again with the club held in its opposite hand.

Right then, Eun-a who was on standby in the rear turned her internal mana into a lasso and bound the guy's arm.

"Ugh...! The strength is incredible!"

Eun-a straining with all her might while hanging onto the stone tablet connected to the lasso.

Nevertheless, the time she could hold the human-faced spider's feet wasn't long.

But even a short time in battle often determined victory or defeat.

Mana Crusher

Meanwhile, Eun-ha who was hiding in the cold air used Thousand Steps to leap out and cut off the momentarily fixed leg.

The human-faced spider intended to bite him who showed an opening in exchange for sacrificing its leg, but─

─Huh...huh...huh...huh?

"...I sealed its movements."

Before it knew it, the guy had its movements suppressed by Han Chang-jin.

He who stepped on the guy's shadow from behind created an opening for Eun-ha to retreat, and provided an opportunity for Yeon-hwa to cut off its windpipe.

Gift .

The power to interfere with the opponent's actions by grasping the flow of internal mana in their body had caught the guy.

Chang-jin who activated his gift by stepping on the human-faced spider's shadow only withdrew his mana after the human-faced spider dropped its mana stone.

"...Good work everyone. I thought it would be hard since it was coordination against a field monster, but it wasn't that difficult."

"Is anyone hurt? Eun-ha, you're not hurt anywhere right?"

"I'm fine."

Eun-ha gave a bitter smile seeing Eun-a who rushed over as soon as the battle ended.

It was a 6th tier monster.

Moreover, not an ordinary monster, but classified as a dungeon field monster.

Generally, at least one complete party was needed to stably subjugate a human-faced spider.

But Eun-ha's party was just four people. A party composed of a dealer, sub-dealer, hunter, and supporter subjugated the 6th tier field monster human-faced spider without taking any damage.

They're people who could be deployed in actual combat without any problems.

They've long surpassed the level that can be called academy students.

Eun-ha looked at the promising talents who could be called the protagonists of the 027th and 27th classes.

The three who had been doing party play together since entering the academy not only had outstanding individual abilities, but also excellent coordination.

Actually, if he hadn't intervened, the three could have subjugated the human-faced spider more easily.

Especially Ryu Yeon-hwa...

Above all, Yeon-hwa had the skills to take down the guy alone.

She was worthy of being known as one of Korea's strongest in the future.

When he killed a 6th tier alone, it was after graduating from the academy.

"What's wrong?"

Their eyes met as she was crouched down picking up the mana stone.

She who had been intently staring at the mana stone pinched between her thumb and index finger tilted her head looking at Eun-ha.

The aura she had emitted while taking down monsters until just now was nowhere to be seen.

"Nothing. Aren't you tired, noona?"

"Not yet. ...Are you tired perhaps? Want to rest a little?"

Ryu Yeon-hwa furrowed her brows.

She who approached in a cat-like posture examined him this way and that.

"I'm still fine. We've barely even warmed up yet."

"...Really?"

Eun-ha shrugged his shoulders.

He wasn't tired since there hadn't been many opportunities for him to step up since entering the dungeon.

The party had the skills to safely penetrate this far even without him.

Eun-a provides support from the rear, Chang-jin assists Yeon-hwa at the vanguard, and Yeon-hwa cuts off the enemy's windpipe.

The party composed of minimal personnel was producing the most efficient results.

Rather than himself, the three of them were probably the ones who were tired.

"Eun-ha is so mature. Not saying he's tired even though he must be..."

"I'm really not tired..." "Chang-jin, Eun-ha said he's not tired?"

"...Yeah, sorry."

Meanwhile, Chang-jin got scolded by Eun-a when he tried to speak to him.

No one paid attention to him crouched down sweeping the floor with his finger.

"Still, let's camp here just in case, and start conquering the 3rd floor from tomorrow morning."

It was slowly becoming nighttime.

When night fell, monsters became much more ferocious.

Even if there weren't intense battles, fatigue may have accumulated without knowing, so they needed to rest.

Eun-a who clapped her hands to gather attention decided to pitch a tent nearby and camp.

"Eun-ha, can you help set up the tent? You learned how in class right?"

"I did learn... But hyung, isn't this a 3-person tent instead of 4-person?"

Eun-ha frowned looking at the tent Chang-jin brought.

It was a 3-person tent too cramped for four people to sleep in.

For small parties, tents are pitched without distinguishing gender to keep luggage light, but a 3-person tent was cramped.

At this rate, they would have to sleep bumping into each other.

"This is the tent we usually carry around, it shouldn't be that cramped. One person has to keep watch outside anyway."

"I guess... that's true."

Han Chang-jin's words made sense.

It was usually a 3-person party. There was no need to prepare a tent they don't usually use just because he joined for one day.

When camping, at least 1 person must keep watch, so a 3-person tent should be manageable.

...Wait.

But how have they been keeping watch until now?

If only one person kept watch, two people would have slept in the tent...

Eun-ha who was setting up the tent hurriedly raised his head and glared at Chang-jin.

He who noticed the gaze flinched and stopped moving his hands.

"Uh, Eun-ha, why...?"

Han Chang-jin rolling his eyes around like a guilty person.

He looked suspicious at a glance.

Though it can't be helped...

Even if I understand with my head, accepting it with my heart is different.

It wasn't that rare for Players to camp.

In a way, for them who roll around on battlefields, men and women sleeping in different tents could be a luxury.

Because they had to prepare for attacks, and it was better to pack light for mobility.

Especially for small-scale parties.

In his previous life, he always used the same tent as Yoo Jeong too.

There were times they slept bumping into each other because the tent was cramped.

So he should understand Eun-a who wants to become a Player using the same tent as the opposite s*x.

But as her younger brother, he couldn't accept her sleeping together with the opposite s*x.

Especially since Eun-a was in a 3-person party.

When one person kept watch, two people would sleep in the tent.

He didn't like her sleeping together with the opposite s*x, but he couldn't forgive just the two of them sleeping together.

"...Should I kill him?"

"...What...? Uh, Eun-ha... I must have heard wrong just now? Surely you, Eun-a's brother, wouldn't say such bad words..."

He ignored Chang-jin's words.

Eun-ha racked his brains.

To make plans to throw Chang-jin to the monsters as food tonight.

"But how should we do the night watch? Should we keep watch in pairs like usual?"

"...That would be good. One person might doze off while keeping watch."

"That would be best right?"

"...Lucky."

"...What...?"

Soon Eun-ha changed his mind.

If he hadn't heard the conversation of the two preparing dinner, he would have thrown Han Chang-jin to the monsters.

Certainly, it was appropriate for two people to keep watch.

So even if one person was attacked, the other could immediately alert everyone.

The biggest reason was that Eun-a could sleep comfortably in the tent.

Still, I'm worried.

Noona will graduate from high school academy next year, and if she joins a clan she'll use the same tent as other guys...

He was worried about having a pretty older sister.

Eun-ha who set up the tent glanced at Eun-a.

She was smiling brightly while talking to Yeon-hwa who knew nothing.

Then their eyes met.

A gentle smile was directed at him.

"Eun-ha, what is it?"

"...It's nothing. But noona, which clan are you thinking of joining after graduating from the academy? You're not thinking of becoming an exclusive right?"

Eun-ha decided to ask since he was thinking about it anyway.

He knew she wouldn't become Han Seo-yeon's exclusive Player.

He wished she would become a relatively low-risk exclusive Player who escorts someone, but.

"I haven't decided exactly yet... But I think I'll join Regulus Clan."

Even if she received sponsorship from Sirius Group, she didn't necessarily have to engage in work related to Sirius Group.

Because sponsorship was like a debt for students graduating from the academy.

Sirius Group could exert influence on those receiving their sponsorship in the Player industry.

So Han Seo-yeon wouldn't say anything even if Eun-a joined Regulus Clan sponsored by Alice Group.

...Regulus Clan is one of the eight clans that received S-rank.

There's nothing for Sirius to regret if it's for honor.

Currently, Sirius Group wasn't providing full sponsorship to a specific clan like Changhae Clan.

Because the eight clans that received S-rank domestically already had sponsoring groups, there were no clans that caught Sirius Group's eye.

There was also the corruption incident with Sirius Group and Changhae Clan once.

At that time, Sirius Group completely cut off Changhae Clan for the group's sake.

The Player industry criticized Sirius Group for that incident.

In some sense, Sirius Group had broken the relationship of trust.

In the end, Sirius Group was postponing choosing an exclusive clan while providing small-scale sponsorship to various clans.

They probably won't keep not having an exclusive clan...

Anyway, it's fine if noona joins Regulus Clan.

For now, Eun-ha felt somewhat relieved.

In his previous life, Regulus Clan was considered a fairly wholesome clan.

They were also receiving sponsorship from Alice Group which had a friendly relationship with Sirius Group.

Moreover, Park Hye-rim who was sponsoring Eun-a was also affiliated with Regulus Clan.

"By the way, Yeon-hwa and Chang-jin decided to join the same clan as me?"

"Huh? Really?"

"...Yeah."

Eun-a hugging Yeon-hwa's arm.

Eun-ha opened his eyes wide hearing her words.

In his previous life, Ryu Yeon-hwa joined Zenith Clan, the top clan domestically.

The origin of Zenith Clan was in protecting the Fairy.

She who was Nam Gung Seong-un's inherited his will and joined Zenith Clan, becoming the spear that protected Ha Baek-ryeon, the 2nd Generation Fairy.

Even in the situation where Galaxy Group cut off sponsorship to Zenith Clan.

"...Perhaps... did not say anything to noona?"

Eun-ha opened his mouth calmly.

Hoping that Ryu Yeon-hwa hadn't given up on becoming the spear that protects the Fairy.

"Yeah. Master said it was okay to do as I pleased. But he asked me to keep his will... "

"...Thank goodness."

"Huh?"

"It's nothing."

Eun-ha now openly showed relief.

He was really glad she hadn't given up on becoming the spear that protects the Fairy.

Because there was no one as reliable as her to protect Ha Baek-ryeon.

"'s will? What's that? What is it?"

"Secret." "Ugh, so mean! You can't tell even me? Hey! Hey!" "Hmm... I'll tell you later."

Eun-a showed curiosity.

Even though she insisted on being told, Yeon-hwa wouldn't tell her.

Even as Eun-a groped her body.

She probably didn't have to not tell her, but seemed to want to see Eun-a throwing a tantrum more.

"But why Chang-jin hyung?"

"Why? It's most comfortable going around with them. We work well together."

"Hmm..."

"...Why?"

There was another person here whose future had changed.

Han Chang-jin who entered under Baek Seo-jin in the previous life.

Eun-ha was suspicious of Han Chang-jin saying he would join Regulus Clan.

His ulterior motives were obvious.

If he joins the same clan as noona, it would be reassuring, but...

Two people who are reborn as the 3rd generation Twelve Seats enter the same clan as Eun-ah.

Her safety could be guaranteed.

“… Okay, okay.”

“Yeah, yeah… .”

I could tolerate it to some extent as long as I could ensure Eun-ah's safety.

Because it's better to have a guy you know than a guy whose face you don't even know.

Of course, there were things I didn't like about any of them.

By the way, if three people join... it'll be a bumper crop for the Regulus Clan, right?

Three people join the Regulus Clan.

The Regulus Clan will be mouth-watering.

Other clans won't do that though.

Perhaps there could be checks from other clans.

But, Gu Yeon-soo is not someone who would be easily defeated… .

It'll be okay.

Before his return, Regulus Clanlord Gu Yeon-su, who was injured in the First Battle to Retake the City, did not participate in the mission and instead devoted himself to his role as Clanlord.

With his abilities, he should have no problem protecting Eun-ah.

"…i envy you."

Deep down, I was jealous of Gu Yeon-su.

It's amazing to have such talented people.

Eunha felt a small exclamation of admiration, thinking that if they were the same class, she would have trie