The Martial God who Regressed Back to Level 2 Novel

Chapter 143

"Jihan-nim!! You were so cool today too!"

Sung JiHan chuckled at Hayuri's enthusiastic greeting as soon as he logged out.

Was there a cool scene today?

On the contrary, today's broadcast probably had the most intense scenes compared to all the previous ones.

Sung JiHan's thoughts were not wrong, as the expressions of Yoon SeA and Ha YeonJu, among others, were not very pleasant.

Hayuri was the only one with high tension.

"Today's broadcast must have been tough to watch. Are you okay?"

"Oh no~ I loved it when Jihan-nim cut down the elf in one stroke!"

"......"

She liked that scene?

"To cut down such a beautiful elf in one stroke... That decisiveness! It reminded me of what happened at the previous welcome party."

"You mean the welcome party I didn't attend?"

"Yes! That's what I mean. Honestly, I felt relieved inside because Jihan-nim didn't come."

"Why?"

This person is a bit strange...

"I hoped that Jihan-nim, who sees us as people like himself, wouldn't come to the drinking party before the match. So when I saw that Jihan-nim didn't come for the first round and was doing the game broadcast, I was secretly happy."

"Well, I see."

If that's the case, why did you come to the drinking party?

Sung JiHan looked at Ha YeonJu with an indescribable expression.

"You're quite unique."

"Oh no! Yuri, are you out of your mind?"

"What are you talking about? I've always thought this way! Right, Manager Unni?"

"......That's right. I became a fan since the fight with Shizuru. I liked that you showed a firm side even to a woman who seemed like she could make anyone fall for her."

So she likes someone who can't be easily swayed by beauty?

"There are really interesting people in this world."

For a moment, Sung JiHan almost revealed the leaf of the World Tree hidden in his inventory.

"Are you really okay with that?"

"Yes...? Yes! I'm fine!"

"I believe you."

Sung JiHan took out the leaf of the World Tree from his inventory.

[Leaf of the World Tree]

- Grade: S

- This is a leaf of the World Tree.

A one-line, poorly written item description.

Although the item grade itself was not weak at all.

But if it was S-grade, she should be able to find out enough about this item with her emotional abilities.

"Can you sense this item a bit?"

"Of course!"

"Hey, your physical condition..."

"Emotion!"

As Sung JiHan handed her the leaf, Hayuri immediately used the gift without any objections from her sister.

And not long after.

"Oh my...! This is an amazing item!"

Along with Hayuri's admiration, the received leaf of the World Tree had a quite different description.

[Leaf of the World Tree]

- Grade: S

- This is a leaf of the World Tree.

- It heals status ailments and restores vitality.

- When consumed without processing, it shows maximum effect, and more than half of the leaf must be consumed to take effect.

- If the entire leaf is consumed, the stamina stat will increase by an additional 3.

- This effect does not stack.

"It increases stamina... even if you only eat half of it?"

This item seemed to be of a level that could be considered an undervalued S-grade.

Because such items that permanently increase stats were rare.

"This is better than any potion in the world."

Sung JiHan gestured to Yoon SeA.

"SeA."

"Yeah?"

"Eat this."

"What is this...?"

Yoon SeA received a leaf from Sung JiHan and widened her eyes after reading the description.

"No. Uncle, this... isn't it an item that has an effect on Dad? Why should I eat it?"

"I have one more."

Sung JiHan took out another leaf from his inventory and put it back in.

"You were charmed by Shizuru, you couldn't resist completely."

"Yeah? I resisted... with the Lightning Emblem."

"No, this needs to be done for sure. Look at the effect of this leaf. Your stamina increases by 3, just eat it."

"Oh, I'm really fine. Uncle should eat it. Your stats will increase!"

"I'm fine too."

Yoon SeA, who was about to clap her hands in frustration at Sung JiHan's words, looked at Akari lying in the corner of the hospital room and cautiously spoke.

"Then... let's cut it in half and share it with Akari."

"What? Why?"

"If I didn't resist completely, Akari would be the same, right?"

"...You're giving up 3 stamina?"

"Yeah. I'll find this leaf myself later. Hehe."

Even if Akari had turned to this side, it was a shame to share this precious item.

"Surely, she still has remnants of Shizuru."

Even though it was a pity to lose 3 stamina, it was better than being caught off guard later.

Sung JiHan, who had turned his head, approached Akari and released the blood seal.

"Uh... Mom?"

Thud.

Akari, whose blood seal was released, was shedding tears with sharp eyes.

"No. Mom. It wasn't me. I'm not the one who...!"

"What are you saying?"

It was an unexpected sight.

As he looked at Akari with such a pitiful look, Ariella sighed and explained the reason.

"She seems to have had a nightmare again. She hasn't been able to sleep for the past few days. Whenever she closes her eyes, she sees the faces of her parents whom she killed."

"..."

"She might even attempt suicide soon."

"Report it immediately if she does."

"She hasn't tried yet."

With this mental state, it was definitely better to give Akari half of the leaf as SeA suggested.

Because Akari was necessary when facing Shizuru later.

"SeA. Give half of the leaf to her."

"Yeah."

Yoon SeA approached Akari.

"Um..."

"Aaah! Ah... Was it a dream?"

"Here, eat this."

Without warning, SeA tore off a leaf and handed it to Akari, then immediately put the remaining half in her mouth.

"Ugh... It tastes bad."

Flash! Flash!

Then a green light sparkled from her whole body.

Above her head, a black smoke rose slightly.

"Uh... Uncle's words were true. "

"Why? Did something come up in the system message?"

"Yeah. It says the charm status has been completely lifted... Wow, I was still under the charm. No wonder I kept thinking of Shizuru's face before going to sleep."

"You... should have told me about it earlier."

"It's just me! I thought it was because she was so pretty... hehe."

Sung JiHan sighed.

"She was deeply rooted."

I was relieved that I had food to eat just in case.

At that moment, Akari, who was looking at the leaves, trembled as she read the item description.

"Um... Are you really giving me such an amazing item?"

"Yes. Be grateful to Seaha. I gave up 3 stats to give it to you."

"Oh... Uncle went through all the trouble to save me, and I'm being rude. Akari, this is all thanks to Uncle's kindness."

"I'm sorry for eating this..."

"It's okay. Eat it. You have to get revenge on Shizuru, right? For that, you need to get rid of any abnormal status."

After hearing the word "revenge" from Ariel's interpretation, Akari calmed her gaze.

"...I see. I will be in your debt."

Chew. Chew.

Unlike the way she swallowed it like Yoon Seaha, Akari slowly chewed on the leaves.

It was truly a test of patience.

Chew, chew.

How long had the sound of her chewing echoed through the hospital room?

Flash!

Just like when Yoon Seaha appeared earlier, a green light sparkled all over Akari's body, and smoke rose above her head.

However, the difference from Yoon Seaha was that there was much more black smoke rising.

"So Shizuru's traces were left like this."

At the same time, vitality began to return to her face, which had been pale from lack of sleep.

"My head... feels refreshed."

She murmured with a trembling voice.

Akari kneeled down towards Sung JiHan and Yoon Seaha.

"Thank you so much for giving me such an item... I will definitely repay this favor with my life."

"No, it's okay..."

"What are you saying? You must repay it. How much is the value of a leaf?"

Sung JiHan said firmly.

He had given up valuable stamina stats, so it couldn't just end with a casual thanks.

"From now on, except when cooperating with the National Intelligence Service, protect Seaha."

[I understand! I will protect the young lady with my life!]

"I'll learn Korean quickly too. It's inconvenient to rely on interpretation."

[Yes!]

As Akari shouted loudly, Yoon Se-ah had a worried expression on her face.

That's really sincere, 200 percent.

"Wow, Se-ah! Congratulations! You've got yourself a diamond-level bodyguard."

While Sung JiHan was playing the game, Ha Yu-ri, who had decided to get along with her as a sister, clapped first.

"Yeah. Since we had that incident last time, it's best to be as cautious as possible. If she's an assassin class, she's perfect as a bodyguard."

Hae Yeon-joo nodded as if things were going well.

"Oh my, really... I understand. Akari, please take care of us."

As Yoon Se-ah extended her hand for a handshake, Akari politely clasped her hands together and shook hands.

Then she moved behind her and already entered bodyguard mode.

"Hmm. She seems to have more enthusiasm than I thought."

At first, Sung JiHan, who thought it was a waste to give her a leaf, changed his mind after seeing this.

If he had obtained a diamond-class ninja as a bodyguard with just half a leaf, it was a good deal.

"Well then..."

Sung JiHan looked at Ha Yu-ri and smiled mischievously.

"Can you give me your number?"

"Yes!! Here it is! I wrote it down in advance!"

"...Hey."

Hae Yeon-joo grabbed her forehead as she watched her sister quickly hand over a note.

"I didn't expect her to be like this... I brought Sung JiHan for no reason..."

It was a moment when Hae Yeon-joo regretted asking Sung JiHan for a favor after the national team game ended.

* * *

-If you need emotions, please contact me anytime! I'll run to wherever you are! Oh, should I join the guild? After shooting this drama and 10 CFs, I won't have any schedule for a while~

-Are you crazy? Absolutely not! Sung JiHan... I'm asking you. A guild is out of the question, right? He went through so much hardship to come this far in the entertainment industry! He can't be a guild member!

-It's okay! We've achieved our goal by shooting the drama successfully! We can retire!

-It's so noisy!

Due to Hae Yeon-joo's relentless opposition, Ha Yu-ri's guild membership was put on hold.

Sung JiHan also felt tempted by Ha Yu-ri's emotional abilities, but he didn't feel the need to join the guild.

Since they were so friendly, he could just contact her when necessary.

"I'm going to teach Akari Korean!"

"Ariel should come too. We need an interpreter."

"Yeah! Let's go together."

"Okay."

Upon arriving at the penthouse, Yoon Se-ah led the rest of the group to her room.

"It's been a busy day."

From the Russian national team match to the closure of the survival game.

Just from the achievements points earned today, she gained 370,000 and leveled up to level 9.

Sung JiHan checked his level and remaining points.

"Level 89. I should be able to promote to Platinum this month."

Even though he had reached Gold, Sung JiHan was growing even faster than before.

Unlike other players, the national team matches were opportunities for level ups.

In addition, he earned a whopping 19 remaining points today.

Thanks to the Seed of Life, it was possible.

"Great. I'll invest all the points in the Soul."

Although he had rare stats like Sword Shadow and Brain Power, Sung JiHan didn't hesitate to invest all his remaining points in the Soul.

[Soul has grown to 110.]

[Soul growth limit has increased to 130.]

[Exchange the martial arts you possess to suit yourself and grow the Soul.]

[You can no longer invest points until the Soul reaches 130.]

"In the end, there's a limit to point investment. I guess I have to go into martial arts modification."

Sung JiHan began to review the martial arts he possessed.

There was nothing to touch about the basic skill, Samjae Muguk.

"Cheonroe Singyeol became significantly stronger when combined with Bonghwangyeom."

The power that came out when Cheonroe and Bonghwangyeom were mixed was felt significantly in one of the leg maps.

"Amyeong Singyeol hasn't found any clues for modification yet, and Myeolsin Singyeol is limited at this level. I want to use the power of instant death separately, but it's still impossible at this level."

In the end, when he organized it, the only thing he could modify right now was Cheonroe Singyeol.

"I should try it right away."

Sung JiHan headed to the training room.

It was not even 10 minutes since he returned home.

* * *

Battle.net Center Operations Room in China.

"A major variable has occurred in the next league match, the Korea match."

Everyone was looking at the screen with serious faces.

The major variable that occurred in the Korean national team.

The screen was playing a video of Sung JiHan breaking the Russian national team.

"Although he is a Goldrigger... he defeated Berserker Mode Vladimir and Hokage."

"There is no warrior in our country who can compete one-on-one with Vladimir in that state."

"Is it impossible for Shinseung Iryong?"

Shinseung Iryong.

At the moment, he was the best warrior in China, a martial artist who used the martial arts of the Soryeomsa through the SS-grade gift 'Sorimjangjang'.

Ranked 4th in the world warrior rankings, the ranking itself was higher than Vladimir, but...

"Yes. Shinseung is behind Berserker Mode Vladimir."

It was difficult for him to stand up against Vladimir in the state of Gwanghwa.

"Cough...!"

"Why are there so many outstanding warriors coming out of that small country?"

"And, although I don't want to believe it... I heard that his skills have the effect of 'instant death'."

"Hehe! It's a headache."

"So, we are planning to activate the secret plan prepared against Geomwang... 'Baekpalnahanjin'."

When the story of Baekpalnahanjin came up.

"What, what?"

"You're going to use Baekpalnahanjin... against a mere Gold?"

The operations room was in an uproar.