Chapter 33: (2): Season 1: Preparation
“Wait… The Advanced Heal is undoubtedly a good heal, but it means it’s the best heal only within Easy Mode. So, what about Normal mode?”
Before Hyun-seok’s question could grow longer, the notification sound continued to chime.
[Skill: Superior Heal has been created][Skill: Mastered the Superior Heal][Intelligence stat exceeds 200][Level of Superior Heal is increasing][Due to stats exceeding the specifications of Normal mode, the level of Superior Heal has reached its maximum]
The Superior Heal seemed to be the most exceptional heal within Normal mode. However, due to the Intelligence stat surpassing the specifications of Normal mode, it quickly surpassed even that.
‘This… This is insane.’
[Skill: Heal has been created][Skill: Mastered the Heal]
‘Well… If my Intelligence stat had naturally surpassed 230, there would have been another level up.’
Having used 30 stats to purchase the support skill “The Sea Support,” there was no more level-up available. After the Advanced Heal came the Superior Heal, and now a new Heal emerged. However, this Heal was slightly different from the Heal in Easy Mode. In the skill window, the descriptions for Iron Fist and Battlefield Opening were recognized as white text. But for this newly acquired Heal, it was green. It seemed that even with the same name, there existed different grades of the skill.
Hyun-seok checked his skill window and became certain. He could defeat Cyclops. By himself.
And he felt it once again.
‘So, this is what an All-Stat Slayer is like.’
His body trembled.
Hyun-seok didn’t need a support Slayer. He could do it all by himself. It was the same logic. If the healing of other recovery Slayers was weak and their H/P didn’t fill up, he could fill it up himself.
He was an All-Stat Slayer.
The Korean Union established a grading system. It received quite a favorable response even overseas, to the extent that unions around the world began implementing grading systems one after another. In Korea, the most eye-catching was the existence of the “Platinum Grade.” According to the data released by the Korean Union, only one person possessed this Platinum Grade, and it stirred up a lot of discussion.
It was considered a promotional or symbolic grade, a superficial attempt to appear important. Such remarks were widespread regarding the Platinum Grade, suggesting that it was merely a symbolic grade without much significance.
However, the Korean Union made another announcement. The media went wild.
- Korean Union. Platinum Slayer crushes in Japan.
- Platinum Grade. Wasn’t it just a fake grade?
- Platinum Slayer. Who is he, really?
- Platinum Slayer. Solo challenge against Cyclops!
- Is it courage or recklessness? Or an infinite sense of confidence!
- Solo slaying challenge against Cyclops, whom an 80-member group barely confronted!
Various speculations circulated. The Japanese Union officially requested that the journalists refrain from reporting on the matter. They didn’t expect significant effects anyway. Since the Platinum Slayer didn’t want his identity revealed, exposing him could lead to constant surveillance and scrutiny. Unless they enjoyed being in the spotlight, such situations were tiresome. One might even say that one of the wishes of celebrities is to have a normal street date with their loved ones. What may seem ordinary and simple to others can become a significant aspiration for someone.
- Platinum Grade Slayer secretly meets with the Japanese Union!
- Hedeyas. Already acquainted with the Platinum Slayer!
All kinds of speculations arose. The Japanese Union officially requested the journalists to keep silent. In any case, the Platinum Slayer didn’t want his identity to be revealed, and the Union complied with his request. Additionally, the Korean Union took charge of negotiations with the Japanese Union and the Japanese government. An agreement was reached for an EMP blast to be detonated near the location where Hyun-seok would be slaying Cyclops. The agreement also stated that neither the Korean Union nor the Platinum Slayer would be held responsible for any damage to electronic devices. It was an achievement obtained by the Korean Union, not the Korean government.
In addition, the method chosen by the Slayer was quite basic and straightforward.
- Challenging Cyclops solo, a monster-slaying deemed impossible.
Even on the internet, comments were heated.
- Calling that a bluff. He’s crazy.
- It’s a monster that cannot be slain, yet he’s insane… What is an impossible achievement?
- It seems like the Koreans are pulling off some kind of trick. Solo slaying is a scam. We must uncover the truth.
- They promised an enormous reward, but something smells fishy. There’s a foul odor.
All sorts of discussions and even conspiracy theories emerged. Amidst all that, the attention was focused on the Platinum Slayer.
Sung-hyung said, “We announced the date falsely to divert public attention.”
“Yes.”
“Of course, media access will be blocked. They promised strict control. And they will definitely take responsibility for the reward issue, so you just focus on the slaying.”
“Yes.”
“Just in case, we’ll detonate a light EMP as well. To prevent anyone from randomly filming you.”
“You don’t have to go that far…”
Hyun-seok chuckled. It was difficult to claim that his identity was a top-secret since it wasn’t. Nevertheless, Sung-hyung considered even the aspects Hyun-seok didn’t care about and showed meticulous concern. The Korean Union intentionally delayed the announcement.
- Korea’s Only Platinum Slayer. Arrival in Japan in 3 days!
- Platinum Slayer’s Visit to Japan in 3 days!
The attention was drawn. However, Hyun-seok had already secretly entered Japan. He met with the Japanese Union and headed towards Cyclops. The Japanese authorities had been controlling the media and restricting public access for several days.
Hyun-seok took a step forward.
Cyclops, the monster that had encountered the Slayers, opened its eyes. No matter how confident Hyun-seok was, he couldn’t help but feel tense. Even when catching a big cockroach, many people feel nervous. Some people even panic and scream when they see a small cockroach that’s less than 30cm. Despite the fact that a cockroach doesn’t possess the power to kill a person.
However, Cyclops was a monster over five meters tall. It was impossible not to feel tense when facing such a monster. Moreover, unlike a cockroach that lacks the ability to kill a person, Cyclops had the power to do so. Except for Hyun-seok, no one else could face Cyclops.
Cyclops raised its head, crouched down, and began running on its two feet.
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