Chapter 21 - 3 Star Dungeon (1/2)
Chapter 21 – 3 Star Dungeon
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“Hyung-nim. I’m over here.”
The next day morning Sunnggoo was waiting in front of Woojin’s house on the appointed time.
“Who’s car is this?”
“It is my mother’s car. She doesn’t use it a lot, so I usually use it.”
Woojin nodded his head as he looked at the white Matiz. I guess it was better than not having a car.
“Why are the windows open?”
“The AC is broken.”
It was almost the end of summer, so the morning was a bit chillly. It didn’t matter if they didn’t have an AC.
Woojin tilted his head in confusion when he saw Sunggoo, who was putting on his seatbelt.
“It’s your first day as a servant, so why are you in such a good mood?”
“Haha. Isn’t there different degrees of being a servant?”
Woojin grinned as he asked a question.
“You said we are going to a 3 star Dungeon today?”
“Yes.”
“What comes out over there?”
“Rakwi comes out.” (TLN: bakwi is c.o.c.kroach in korean. The author basically switch b with an r)
Rakwis were basically large c.o.c.kroaches. That’s it. It wasn’t as if the drop rate for the bloodstones were any better, but there was a large population of this monster in this dungeon. This is why this Dungeon contained a lot of bloodstones.
Sunggoo gave a briefing about the Dungeon, while he drove.
“The Maebong Staion’s third exit Dungeon has a maximum limit of 10 party members, and the entrance fee is $300.”
“It’s d.a.m.n expensive.”
If one person wanted to use the Dungeon, then one would have to pay $3,000 for the entrance fee.
“It can’t be helped. Moreover, there are a lot of them, and the Return Stone doesn’t drop until all of the Rakwis are killed. Normally, it takes around 2 hours to attack this Dungeon. If one is unlucky, it takes 3 hours.”
Woojin nodded his head.
“You found the Dungeon to my exact requirement.”
The Maebong Station’s third exit was chosen as their next target, but it wasn’t Sunggoo’s idea. Woojin ordered him to find a Dungeon that fit a single criteria.
Numerous monsters had to be summoned.
He was told to search for a Dungeon based on the monster regeneration rate instead of profit. He felt doubt, but he had worked hard to find it. Amongst all of the 3 star Dungeons, this place regenerated the most monsters.
There were way less cars on the road compared to Woojin’s memory. It reminded him of the traffic he saw on the holidays. As expected, a parking lot was provided near the vicinity of the subway station. (TLN: Koreans don’t get a lot of vacations, so they all head out to beach/mountain on the holidays. Therefore, you see less traffic in the city during holidays.)
The biggest change that had happened to Seoul in the past 5 years was the subway stations. It used to be a method of travel one used to get to work, but now it became a place of work. Dungeon businesses brought in the biggest revenue for Seoul.
“Even the parking fee is d.a.m.n expensive.”
Sunggoo laughed lightly when he heard Woojin’s complaint.
“I think you’ll be very surprised once you balance your account after attacking this Dungeon. There is a vast difference between a 2 star and a 3 star Dungeon.
“Well, we’ll know once we get there.”
Money was important to Woojin. He needed a big house, so he could live with his family. At the very least, he wanted to be able to sleep in a different room where he could fall asleep in a defenseless state.
It was a Dungeon where the profit was great, so the entrance fee was expensive, and there were many people in queue. One could only make appointments for 4 star Dungeons or higher.
They also restricted the Roused, who were below Rank D, from even attempting the 4 star Dungeon. A mule like Sunggoo could probably squeeze in, but a Rank D Roused won’t even be able to become a Leader for a party when attempting a 4 star Dungeon.
Until the 3 star Dungeons, there were no restriction. One didn’t need to make an appointment. The order of the Dungeon attempt was basically a first come, first served basis.
This was why the queue time was longer compared to the time it took to complete 1 star or 2 star Dungeons. However, it wasn’t so for this 3 star Dungeon.
They had come early in the morning, so there were only two teams in front of them.
Even if everyone took 2 hours, they would have to wait 4 hours.
“Hyung-nim should go rest in a cafe then return later.”
One of the main duty of a manager was staying in line as a proxy. Woojin looked around the surrounding, and he could see cafes and other convenient facilities. It made him doubt whether the development area around a subway station was really dangerous.
It seemed the resident area moved farther away, but the commercial facilities seemed more developed here.
Moreover, the Dungeon was always open. The Roused converged here 24/7 to attack the Dungeon. Of course, a location where a lot of people gathered would flourish.
“It’s ok. I’ll wait with you.”
“I’m moved, hyung-nim.”
Sunggoo’s flattery came out almost automatically. He had also studied on his own, so he could talk continuously about what he knew about the Roused, their society, and the different types of Dungeons. He didn’t want Woojin to get bored.
Pew, Pew, Pangya!
Woojin found out why the Crazy Red was a popular smart phone amongst the Roused. The st.u.r.diness of its build didn’t even need to be explained. It was also able to run for half a month without one needing to charge it. The insane battery allowed one not to be bored during the down times.
Woojin waited 5 hours to enter the Dungeon.
Woojin paid $12,000. He paid the cost for using the Dungeon for 4 hours.
Sunggoo looked at Woojin, and he energetically gave a fighting pose. A stocky guy like him was doing all he can to act cute, and it made him look at Sunggoo with pity now.
“Hyung-nim. Fighting!”
“You have to go too, you dork.”
“I, I have to?”
“Who’s going to excavate the bloodstones?”
“I’m moved, hyung-nim.”
Sunggoo let out a soulless exclamation, then he quickly followed behind Woojin.
“I thought you purposely suggested to become my servant, so you could follow me around. ”
When there was no answer, Woojin turned to look at him. Sunggoo had an expression of guilt.
“You…you are quite perceptive.”
It seemed flattery came naturally to him now. Woojin smirked.
“Dude. Do it in moderation. Moreover, just call me hyung.”
“Yes, hyung.”
Life was a battle field.
Sunggoo was at fault for overreacting and adding the extra zeros to the $4,000. Woojin didn’t feel the need to take back what he had offered.
He wasn’t Sunggoo’s parent or guardian.
Free money was free money.
However, if he still insisted on becoming his underling, he would repay him back the money he lost. As a Necromancer who had reached the pinnacle, Woojin had at least that much generosity.
“Be a good guide. Do my biddings well. I’m not going to work you without giving any compensations. After we finish this Dungeon, you can have 10% of the profit.”
It was a 9:1 ratio. It was a unreasonable number, but Sunggoo’s face was filled with joy. For him, the very act of attempting a 3 star Dungeon was difficult. Even if it was only 10%, it would still be more than he could make from attacking 1 Star Dungeons several times. He would be able to get his hand on a large sum of money.
“Thank you very much, hyung.”
Sunggoo really felt thankful towards him.
Woojin seemed to prefer solo play, but it seemed he would be able to enter with him. He would be able to be carried by Woojin as his manager. He’ll be able to experience a 3 star Dungeon and use his ability in relative safety.
He probably be able to train and practice his ability. It might even evolve. Sunggoo was aiming to become a high ranked Roused, so this was a opportunity of a lifetime.
Woojin knew all about this yet he acted like he had been fooled, so Sunggoo felt thankful towards him.
“Let’s go. Time is gold.”