The 100th Regression of the Max-Level Player Novel - Chapter 122
Chapter 122 – God Rank
God Rank.
As it is called, objects of this rank possess the highest value among all elements.
‘Especially weapons, helmets, armor, gloves, and shoes. If all these five types fall under the God Rank, they will unleash a tremendous set effect.’
One of these types is currently in the hands of Ryu Min.
[Combining God Rank items.]
[They will become suitable items for the current occupation.]
[Success in combination!]
[You have created the ‘Black Armor of Thanatos.’]
Black Armor of Thanatos.
It is the item that Ryu Min had already created in the previous episode.
He examined the item information with a smile on his face.
[Black Armor of Thanatos]
Classification: Armor
Rank: God
Defense: 2,000
Effect: Increases all attributes by 1 per level, has a 67% chance to deflect the enemy’s attack when hit.
Durability: 20,000/20,000
Usage Restriction: Master or higher
Description: Armor created using the divinity of the death god Thanatos. Grants additional effects when used as part of a set of items.
Thanatos Vestment set effect (1/5)
2-piece set effect: ????
3-piece set effect: ????
4-piece set effect: ????
5-piece set effect: ????
‘Increases all attributes per level. Undoubtedly, a God Rank item.’
Additionally, there is a high 67% chance to deflect the attack when hit by the enemy.
It is useful in critical situations where facing a strong enemy or many enemies simultaneously is challenging to handle.
Certainly, suitable options for a divine item.
It was natural for a smile to form on Ryu Min’s face.
‘And moreover, God Rank items have set effects, so the more you collect, the better the synergy.’
Although he will have to gather materials again to make the next God Rank item, it won’t take as much time.
It cannot be guaranteed exactly when it will happen, but…
‘At least, it won’t take as long as the previous 8 months.’
The reason can be deduced by looking at the additional messages that came while creating God Rank items.
[You have been confirmed as the player who has first combined a God Rank item.]
[As a reward, you have obtained ‘Condensed Ether.’]
Condensed Ether, the key ingredient for God Rank items.
An elusive item was easily delivered as an initial reward.
‘With this, making the second God Rank item won’t be difficult.’
With a satisfying smile, Ryu Min checked his inventory after equipping the new item.
[Weapon – Mortal’s Side]
[Helm – Devil’s Ring]
[Armor – Black Armor of Thanatos]
[Gloves – Ogre Gauntlets]
[Shoes – Phantom Step Boots]
[Necklace – Beyond Pearl]
[Ring – Red Skull Ring]
Except for the Beyond Pearl, all equipped items are unique rank or higher.
‘Status.’
Name: Ryu Min
Nickname: Black Scythe
Rank: Master
Titles: Last Time Reverser (Hidden), First Angel Slayer (Hidden), Challenger of Retribution (Hidden), Pioneer (Hidden)
Level: 80
Occupation: Grim Reaper
Strength: 566, Intelligence: 586
Agility: 466, Luck: 444
General Skills: Tracking, Presence Detection, Erasure of Traces, First Aid, Environmental Scanning, Enhanced Visual Perception, Basic Resistance, Dexterity
Exclusive Skills: Seal of Death, Night of Death, Moonlight Slaughter, Crimson Moon
Runes: Rune of Slaughter, Rune of Death, Rune of Resplendence, Rune of True Feelings, Rune of Projection, Rune of Balance, Rune of Mental Shield, Rune of Resistance, Rune of Future Sight
Gold: 364,850
Remaining Stat Points: 0
<Additional Features>
[Shop: You can buy items.]
[Combination: You can combine items.]
[Trade: You can trade items or gold.]
[Duel Request: You can challenge other players to a duel.]
[??? : Unlock at level 99]
“I don’t even have the boost from the Slaughter Rune, and yet my stats surpass 500.”
That meant that upon receiving the boost from the Slaughter Rune, he could exceed 1,000 stats.
If he also received Min Juri’s Blessing, he could surpass 1,600.
“I’m barely at level 80, and I already have this. It’s amazing.”
If he had completed the human superior mission reward in the eighth round, he would probably have reached level 84.
“Since the projection reached the destination instead of the main entity, it probably wasn’t recognized as a success in the escort.”
The experience of completing the human superior mission escort was not counted due to this.
“Anyway, for being level 80, I have a significant amount of stats. Compared to other players, of course.”
Other players would need more than 15 rounds to reach level 80.
“But surpassing round 15 is considered the master zone, as the difficulty is high.”
Only about 50 players or fewer survive until then, worldwide.
“Until then, I must make sure to have at least three God Ranks.”
But before that, it would be faster to reach the maximum level.
After the round ends, most players who have awakened from inactivity syndrome go back to sleep.
The mental fatigue of this world is also reflected in reality.
But there is always someone who moves every time a round ends.
That person is An Sang-cheol.
Beep- Clang!
“Boss!”
As soon as he opened his eyes in the real world, he went straight to Ma Gyeong-rok’s hotel room.
Ma Gyeong-rok’s expression narrowed upon seeing that scene.
A subordinate entering the boss’s room freely without being called?
“Director An Sang-cheol? What’s the reason for coming like this every time? I didn’t give you a master key for this, did I?”
“Oh, sorry.”
“No need to apologize, but why have you come today?”
Seeing An Sang-cheol’s thoughtful expression, Ma Gyeong-rok was intrigued.
“What good reason is there today?”
Is he finally going to have a special relationship with Seo Arin?
That would be great.
Seize the opportunity.
But unexpectedly, from An Sang-cheol’s lips came a statement that ruined the atmosphere.
“I reached level 40! I finally moved up to the expert category!”
“Ah… really? Congratulations, Director An Sang-cheol. Kill me with envy.”
“Huh? Oh, sorry.”
“I know you’re bragging on purpose. You don’t need to apologize for that.”
Watching Ma Gyeong-rok turn his head with bitterness, An Sang-cheol realized too late how short his thought was.
He really didn’t know.
“I’m sorry. I got too excited and didn’t think about the boss.”
“I also want to reach level 40 soon. But I’m still at level 38. Is that logical?”
Ma Gyeong-rok began to complain.
Moreover, in the last round, I even lost the first place in the overall rankings. For the first time. No, I didn’t lose it; it would be more accurate to say that I couldn’t climb up.
“…It’s a shame.”
“While it’s impossible to reach the first place with a level 80 monster leading, I thought we could achieve the second or third place. However, we were surpassed by the priest and the buffer. One of them is even my fiancée.”
Ma Gyeong-rok let out an ironic smile as he filled his whisky glass.
“It’s strange not to receive the rewards for second and third place in the region for the first time. I thought we were progressing, but suddenly I feel left behind, with a lower level than the subordinates.”
“D-don’t worry, boss. Isn’t there only a 2-level difference between us? And besides, you have a special and powerful class that no one else has. I’m sure you can reclaim your position soon.”
“Do you really believe that? If Black Scythe merges with the zone later, I’ll also lose the first place in the zone ranking. Will I really have the chance to counterattack?”
“…”
An Sang-cheol fell silent.
At this moment, any words he says won’t serve as comfort.
It will only worsen things inside.
“What level is Seo Arin?”
“I heard she’s at level 37.”
“Really? Still, Seo is ahead. I don’t feel good, but…”
Ma Gyeong-rok, who drank the whisky in one gulp, sighed.
“Is the prophet still alive?”
“Yes, I confirmed it over the phone when I came.”
“I want to know the information for the ninth round quickly. We could also analyze if there’s any place to level up quickly.”
“Should I call now?”
“Don’t say such unfavorable things. Treat the prophet like a god. Think of him as the representative of the gods delivering their messages. Although he’s young, he’s clever and quick in decision-making. Don’t do things that would displease him. That way, both can benefit. Unfortunately, he’s not our prophet.”
“Ah, I understand. I’ll be more cautious in the future.”
Ma Gyeong-rok recalled when Ryu Min, boasting in front of his father, had said to him.
“Is it humility or lack of ambition? I don’t even know, though I’ve known him for a while.”
At that moment, Ma Gyeong-rok’s phone vibrated.
“Who could it be at this hour?”
Instead of looking at the night view, he turned to where his phone was and opened his eyes in surprise.
He answered firmly in English.
“Christine. What’s up?”
—I’m on the plane bound for Incheon now.
“What? Suddenly?”
—I confirmed that most of the information from the eighth round you provided is true.
It couldn’t be otherwise.
Ryu Min’s prophecy has never been wrong.
Thanks to his predictions, Ma Gyeong-rok has gained a lot of experience in the human level in the eighth round.
That’s why he could tell.
“I can’t believe you’re coming to Korea so soon after opening your eyes…”
I want to meet your business partner as soon as possible.
“Ah.”
It was as expected.
For players, Ryu Min’s existence was like light and salt.
“Nothing, Christine. I’ll prepare a place for you.”
Thank you.
Ma Gyeong-rok was the first to express gratitude.
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Player Place.
In general, the growth of the Player Place Market was incredibly steep.
If we look at the number of subscribers, it can be said that almost all players worldwide use it.
“But the problem is that it’s decreasing by half every month.”
The number of users decreases more than half every month.
Despite that, the growth of Player Place showed no signs of slowing down.
“How is that possible?”
“Player Place has a consignment system.”
The consignment system means that the Player Place company takes care of selling items registered by players on their behalf.
In other words, if the seller sends the items to the company by courier, Player Place sells them on their behalf and delivers the profits after deducting the commission.
If there is any problem with the seller’s identity, they promise to deposit those profits into the family account.
“So, even if the female player who was selling dies, she can still make a profit by selling items.”
Sellers are also satisfied because they can transfer the payment for the items to their families in case of unexpected situations.
The consignment system turned out to be a system where both parties mutually benefited.
The decrease in users did not affect the company’s income, and that was precisely due to this system.
“Moreover, as the round progresses, the level and value of items tend to increase.”
In the end, even if only a small number of users remain, Player Place will become an exclusive site for VVIP.
“So you don’t have to worry about going bankrupt.”
“Haha, it seems I worried for no reason.”
With Ryu Min’s explanation, Ma Gyeong-rok felt somewhat relieved.
When the number of users decreased in each round, she called Ryu Min with concerns about the possible bankruptcy of the company.
The result turned out to be insignificant.
The prophet had a more solid business understanding than she did.
“Well, in the end, I could easily go bankrupt.”
The number of users drastically decreased after Round 15.
It fell sharply instead of following a smooth curve.
When the number of users decreases to two digits, there is no choice but bankruptcy.
“But at that time, I’ll just take what I can. For now, let’s just enjoy what we can get.”
Ryu Min hid that fact.
There’s no reason to cause unnecessary worries.
“It was really a good idea to ask the prophet. If I hadn’t, I would probably be worrying alone and rambling about various things. Haha.”
Observing, Ryu Min noticed that Ma Gyeong-rok’s laughter had changed a bit.
“It seems my facade has diminished a bit.”
Whenever she faced herself, Ma Gyeong-rok, wearing a business mask, was the one who appeared.
But today, somehow, she was breaking that barrier.
“Well, they didn’t call me here to inquire about the fate of the company, I suppose.”
Ryu Min observed Ma Gyeong-rok.
With the seven-second future rune, he could see the future seven seconds ahead.
“Well, Prophet. Indeed, there is another reason we gathered you here.”
“I know.”
“Oh?”
It’s not necessary to say it. A guest will arrive soon.
Before Ryu Min’s words finished, the office door opened abruptly.
Two guests arrived from the United States.
They were Christine and Jeffrey.
Ma Gyeong-rok looked alternately at Ryu Min and Christine with surprised eyes.