Chapter 73 …
The man who tried to block the shock with his shield was sent sprawling, landing hard on his backside.
And he didn’t stop there—he pushed back even the users in the row behind him.
“Damn it! What are you doing?!”
“I… I couldn’t help it… What kind of shield damage is this? I thought it was supposed to block the boss’s attack!”
The formation wavered, collapsing like dominoes.
Still, the veterans quickly reformed—but that tiny gap was all the opportunity needed.
Shuaak—
Dohyun, holding the returning shield, spun 360 degrees and threw it again.
The large shield flew like a boomerang in an instant, and the men who hadn’t even had time to raise their shields scrambled to dodge left and right.
The path was clear.
Clatter—
Dohyun didn’t pick up the shield. He just sprinted forward.
“St-stop…! Huhk!”
“Ugh!?”
“What kind of brute force is this…!”
Some tried to throw themselves in front to block him, but they either flew backward or fell from being unable to withstand his charge.
Dohyun, having broken through in an instant, reached out again, and
Whooong—
“Ugh?”
“Whoa! That scared me!”
The shield came back along the path he had just cleared, and they had no choice but to make way again, like the Red Sea parting.
By the time they regained their senses, Dohyun was already far ahead.
“…He’s fast.”
“Yeah.”
The scouts watched in stunned silence, unable to comprehend the situation.
“What… just passed by?”
“He just graduated from Raven not long ago. How is this even possible?”
“What kind of damage… what traits and god did he pick…? And that weapon… is it an S-rank reward?”
“Wow… insane.”
They had heard rumors about Kaiser. They had prepared strategies and remained cautious, but all of it was crushed in an instant.
The overwhelming power was one thing—but his skillful use of abilities and sheer sense were insane.
They scratched their heads helplessly, having just witnessed their defeat in broad daylight.
“…Ugh, how are we supposed to report this?”
“Even reporting it is annoying. They won’t believe it, even if we survived it…”
“I dunno… screw it, I’ll just write an incident report…”
The future ahead seemed frustratingly clear to them.
[You have entered the City of Promise, Brion.]
[Tip: If your Karma is too high, visit the temple!]
“Phew.”
Dohyun exhaled briefly as he entered Brion.
Jihad and Eliza, who had hurried to keep up, wiped the sweat from their foreheads, frowning.
-That was scary. What were those things, Master? Why did they pick a fight all of a sudden?
-Rizariza!
It was natural for them to be confused—they had just been relaxing, and suddenly the world had turned hostile.
So this time, Dohyun didn’t ignore them. He explained kindly.
“I… kind of became famous unexpectedly, so I have more enemies now.”
-Enemies? Like, people against you… outsiders?
“Something like that.”
-…So we’ll have to deal with this every time? Ugh, just thinking about it is annoying.
-Riza….
They understood quickly.
Jihad and Eliza, imagining the future, made disgusted faces. Dohyun chuckled and muttered,
“I don’t like it either. I’m not planning to just take it forever.”
-But you said you’re marked. Can you really do that?
“No. We just need to make sure they don’t get a chance.”
-How?
Dohyun raised the corner of his mouth at Jihad’s puzzled look.
In Demrock, he had faced countless enemies. Until he reached the top rank, how many hyenas and wolf cubs had tried to take him down?
Among them, the ones who tried to stab him in the back could fill several trucks.
Each time, there was always one solution:
“Get stronger. Strong enough that they dare not even meet your gaze.”
-Ah.
People inherently gauge strength—strong vs. weak—and instinctively act accordingly.
In the primitive era, survival depended on judging opponents. This wasn’t “evil”; it was natural. For animals, it’s the law of nature.
-Got it.
Jihad, whose instincts were even sharper than most, immediately understood.
‘It’s because my current position is ambiguous.’
Who would dare attack Myeolsal or Adder?
He had overwhelming personal strength and a place in a top-10 guild—and had proven it.
But Dohyun?
‘He’s irresistible.’
To them, Dohyun was a golden goblin.
Compared to the effort required, the reward for claiming him was massive. Past rank? Impressive control? They knew all that—but now, he was just a newbie in Brion, and defeating a newbie would mean huge gains.
‘Whoa, free profit.’
‘Totally worth it.’
So he just had to get stronger. When he regained his previous position, they’d fall away on their own.
‘Guess I have a reason to level up fast now.’
At least hitting max level would put him on equal footing.
Fortunately, each city had level limits. No overpowered enemies could gang up, ignoring balance.
This gave Dohyun confidence.
‘After fighting normal users, I know exactly how absurd my stats are.’
Dohyun was only level 27, but his stats surpassed the graduation level of 35. Add in the Cheonbyeon and traits, and no one could touch him.
“Look over there…”
“Whoa, could it be Kaiser? No way… my first time seeing him.”
“Should we ask for an autograph?”
“Shh. Look at those scouts glaring. Better avoid trouble.”
So Dohyun walked boldly, drawing attention, as he entered Brion.
The stares thickened—but he didn’t care.
“Aah, if only this weren’t a city…”
“If you fought here, it’s straight to jail, so nothing we can do.”
“But I heard he broke through a group of kids in the next town in ten seconds. Is that true?”
“Doubtful. Probably just bragging to cover embarrassment.”
Inside Brion, no one could touch Dohyun.
Gao Ose doesn’t interfere with PK on the field, but in a city, the rules were strict. Assault could mean prison. Murder?
‘Without connections, your character might be deleted.’
This was why hundreds of scouts watched him with fascination but dared not approach.
Tap, tap.
Like the Red Sea parting, users moved aside as Dohyun’s group walked through confidently.
Jihad felt like the protagonist of the world, and made his signature kiriuk sound before quickly covering his mouth.
He couldn’t stop his twitching smile, though.
-Hmm. Kind of feels good, huh?
-Rizariza!
“Quiet and just follow me.”
-Tch, you always boss me around… but where are we going? Huh? That’s…
As they neared their destination, Jihad’s expression stiffened.
It was magnificent—the temple’s overwhelming presence and size inspired awe.
Brion, the Holy City, had countless temples, but none could compare to this.
‘Lyre Grand Temple.’
Brion’s landmark and symbol—the largest temple, gathering the strongest priests and paladins. Even foreign monarchs dared not intervene.
“Are we going to the Grand Temple?”
“Why there?”
“Who doesn’t go to the Grand Temple in Brion? Kaiser must be doing a quest.”
“Why would a god need a quest? Maybe he really is unemployed.”
“Stop talking nonsense.”
People whispered as Dohyun approached.
“Quest… I wonder what Kaiser’s class is?”
“Supposedly a swordsman?”
“He uses all kinds of weapons.”
“Didn’t you see NewTube videos? Parrying proves he’s a swordsman. Maybe Weapon Master trait?”
“Wait, Kaiser has NewTube? I need to check when I log in.”
“I wonder which god he picked.”
“Probably a Mythical God. Makes sense with his past feats.”
“Hmm, hard to tell. He hasn’t shown unique abilities.”
All sorts of speculation swirled around them.
At the Grand Temple entrance, a guard approached.
“What business do you have?”
“We’re here to see the High Priest.”
“Do you have an appointment?”
“No.”
The guard shook his head firmly.
“I’m sorry, but the High Priest cannot see anyone without an appointment. If you have other matters, I can guide you.”
His coldness was enough to intimidate anyone.
Dohyun remained calm, silently showing something from his inventory only to the guard.
“I found this. I think I need to speak with the High Priest.”
“This…?”
“If the High Priest still refuses, I will leave.”
“Please wait a moment.”
The stiff guard rushed inside. Minutes passed—enough for instant noodles to cook—before he returned, not alone but with two priests. They looked frantic, scanning around.
“Is this the person? The one who brought… that?”
“Yes.”
“Ah… I see. Sorry to keep you waiting. The High Priest wishes to see you immediately. Please come in.”
“Understood.”
One priest peeked at Dohyun and asked cautiously,
“And this person?”
“My companion.”
“Understood. This way…”
They guided him discreetly, watching the surroundings.
Creak. Empty hall.
Once they disappeared, the observing users finally spoke, bewildered.
“What… did the priests come to greet him?”
“They’re going to see the High Priest? Did he even meet normal users?”
“Some, yes…”
It was understandable. The High Priest was normally impossible to see unless you had the right class and had graduated Brion.
“Who has met the High Priest in Brion?”
“Myeolsal, most top-10 guilds, Berze, Adder… Phoenix Jennifer and Baekdu-san, maybe?”
Counting on his fingers, the man quickly folded them back.
“Anyway, very few. Probably around ten thousand.”
“Excluding related classes?”
“Officially, maybe under a thousand.”
“Insane…”
Out of a billion players, only about a thousand. And Dohyun had made it through—right after arriving in Brion.
Swallow. The anticipation in their eyes was clear.
“Everything he does is extraordinary.”
“Feels like Kaiser is about to pull another huge stunt.”
“Will he show up after Myeolsal, reclaim Berze’s throne?”
“Berze is Eva, but Kaiser… I’m hyped. Subscribed, waiting. Hope he uploads the video.”
Kaiser—would he show something again this time?
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