Chapter 8
The progress of the hidden job incident was as follows.
Master Kim said he wanted the job of ‘The World’s Strongest Warrior.’
Naturally, such a job didn’t exist, so I made it up on the spot.
Since it was a hastily created job, it hadn’t been added to the official site yet.
Ah! So, warriors are hidden jobs, huh!
‘Um…’
This was, well, hmmm.
It wasn’t at all what I had intended.
It was simply a spur-of-the-moment decision, completely different from what I initially thought.
Still, I couldn’t outright express this sincere sentiment of mine.
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The hidden job ‘Sword Master of Infinity’ is to be received by this body.
Suddenly organizing the chaos of why the hidden search was going wild, txt
Looking at the state of the in-game gallery, I felt the maid’s reality hit her and was about to hand in her resignation.
If I shout from Re:Zero! the maid would probably transform into Rem.
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Master Kim turned off the stream right before advancing to the main story, meeting with the fallen noble.
I couldn’t know the reason for him ending the stream. Master Kim had asked for help and concluded the broadcast.
Consequently, people flocked to the most popular gallery related to the Akashic Record, the in-game gallery.
Today, they kept throwing around theories while reviewing the Akashic Record broadcast hosted by Master Kim.
The situation in the in-game gallery could be viewed as a result of that speculation.
“…”
Having read the recent posts thoroughly, I lowered my head.
I’m sorry, Akachan.
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I feel like I won’t be able to protect you.
‘It doesn’t seem like I should be worrying about others right now…’
My mind was so clouded that it felt like my soul and body were about to separate.
“Is it already 6 days until…?”
Six days left until the beta tester recruitment period ends and the test server opens.
In these six days, I had to deal with the issue regarding the ‘hidden job’ that prospective users were eagerly anticipating.
“Should I just pass it off as a simple incident?”
No. It would be a huge waste to let such a major plot point slip away as a mere incident.
Or should I quickly create several jobs and insist that they are ‘hidden jobs’?
No, even this can’t be said to be the perfect answer.
Let’s think about this carefully.
Why has the hidden job buzz gotten so heated?
Recalling the saying about not seeing the trees for the forest, I lost myself in thought.
And finally, I could arrive at the answer.
Click-click—
I accessed the official site of the Akashic Record, logging in with admin privileges.
Currently, there are a total of five official jobs listed on the official site.
Warrior, Rogue, Hunter, Mage, Priest.
The knight and mercenary, which were in the initial planning stages, were removed to sub-jobs.
“Now, if I adjust it like this…”
NEW! Warrior (*Secret Class)
After adding the warrior, which appeared on the broadcast, as a new job.
I added the new title ‘Secret Class’ next to it.
To be precise, it was just a correction of the term hidden job.
Regardless, I wrote a separate explanation about the secret class in the tooltip.
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Secret Class
– A job that has disappeared from human history but is remembered by the world.
– Opens with specific interactions in the Hall of Heroes.
– Once opened, anyone can advance to the secret class.
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Ah, I also need to write separate tooltips for the other jobs.
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Normal Class
– A job commonly used in human history.
– Can be selected in the Hall of Heroes.
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Now that things have come to this, I had to make sure to clearly differentiate everything.
That said, I wouldn’t be making the performance of the secret class better than that of normal classes.
‘After all, it was said that it was a commonly used job right from the explanation.’
The fact that it was commonly used means it was chosen by many.
If many chose it, what does that imply? It means it’s practical.
“Since I’ve jumped right in…”
The classification of secret classes and normal classes was a hasty decision made previously.
Since it had already deviated significantly from the original design, it was hard to predict what might happen.
“…Looks like I’m definitely facing another sleepless night.”
What class to decide as a secret class?
What will be the interaction for the chosen secret class?
As the director of a virtual reality game, there were just too many things I had to decide.
***
[Indie Minor Game Gallery]
Recently, the hottest gallery on the Akashic Record, the in-game gallery.
In the past, it used to be a place mainly sharing and reviewing minor indie games.
Now, it had transformed to the point where you couldn’t even find traces of its past form.
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[Title] Breaking News) Job Update on Akachan’s Official Site!
(New job ‘Warrior’ update image)
(Is it a job divided into normal and secret?)
Is there a game that releases new jobs before even the beta test starts, let alone the official release?
(Akashic Record game company logo image)
I just… worship the GOAT.
Upvote 491, Downvote 2
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[Comment 234]
Hmm… Is that all? (Damn, that’s it.)
ㄴI can’t even believe this, lol.
ㄴEven the trolls are acknowledging the GOAT.
A game that has America shocked, China trembling, and Japan begging (for real).
ㄴWhy is it real, fuck? lol.
ㄴFact) There hasn’t been a big reaction overseas yet.
ㄴThey can’t withstand the usage fee rising 500 times and are dropping like flies.
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[Title] Master Kim << What the hell is this guy doing? Defending the Akashic Record amidst the developer gatekeeping while taking all the heat. Akare saw that and felt bad, granting him a free pass a week early. But then, right at the start, he discovered the secret class with his romantic comments. Yesterday, the highest viewer count soared up to a whopping 46,000! (The new master smiling reaction image) He monopolized all the luck and favor of the world, and he's even an alpha male. Seriously, if "inferiority complex" comes up, upvote. Upvote 850, Downvote 15 ――― [Comment 444] The first virtual reality experience, first virtual reality gameplay, first discovery of a secret class. ㄴEven before the game opened, your career is getting wrecked, lol. ㄴIs this your second go at life? ㄴI seriously have reasonable doubts. I don't even feel inferior living in a world different from mine. ㄴThat's a fact. ㄴWhen the difference is overwhelming, only amazement is felt. ㄴAs a male, I’ve been completely defeated on all fronts. ――― The much-talked-about streamer, Master Kim, was drying his hair while lurking in the in-game gallery. Originally, talking about streams in game galleries was like a taboo, but at least not in the current in-game gallery. Due to overwhelming external influx, the in-game gallery was no longer just a 'game gallery.' ‘Public opinion seems good.’ Currently, the public's view of Master Kim was quite positive. Well, that’s because he was the only streamer and gamer who could play the Akashic Record at this point. “...Feels like it might be a bit too much.” But who is Master Kim? The deity of self-objectification. He’s an absolute beast that has been active for years, riding the train to downfall at the slightest slip. If you look only at the different galleries, different communities, it was overflowing with discussions about the Akashic Record and Master Kim. “Not good.” Rapid growth, regardless of the field, often comes with side effects. The fanbase for streamer 'Master Kim' was growing, but still. More people came to see the first virtual reality game 'Akashic Record.' Naturally, as time passed, the rate at which these people would leave would rapidly increase. Currently, he monopolized the game called Akashic Record. But beta testing and the upcoming official release. It was certain that there would be shifts during both. "In times like this, it’s best to engage in ant-tactics..." Ant-tactics refers to the process of shedding excess influx and solidifying internal support. However, the risks to endure during ant-tactics would be enormous. If the scale was at a level that could be reasonably understood, it might be manageable. But do it incorrectly and one could end up facing a repeat of downfall. “Ah, this is tough. Really.” Since that incident, I felt like I’ve been in a constant exam. Doubting choices, distrusting decisions, fearing outcomes. There were just so many things that clouded my mind. The frustration and chaos in my head endlessly tortured Master Kim. While preparing for the broadcast in such a state, suddenly, yesterday's memory surfaced. When I stepped out of the Hall of Heroes and faced the new world, all worries from reality vanished, and I seemed to return to a childlike state of liberation. I had clearly felt that sense of liberation before, but when was it? “Ah.” I remembered. - This is how you throw a punch. When I saw the man's domination in the Realm of Records. Master Kim couldn't take his eyes off it. Just looking at it felt as refreshing as a cool breeze. It felt like the suffocation I had unconsciously felt was being resolved. That’s why Master Kim couldn't take his eyes off the man. “So that’s how it was.” Master Kim opened his eyes, which he had unconsciously closed. In that recollection, the realization suddenly struck. That was, the feeling of liberation. That was, the teaching from that man. “Aha.” A smile unconsciously appeared. “I was bound and buried in it.” I had been obsessing over the starkly cold reality to an excessive degree. Now, there was absolutely no need to cling to such things. Master Kim, free from the heart-wrenching demons, smiled. “Well then, shall we go!” [Master Kim's broadcast has started. - Talk 1 second away] *** Aurora was working like crazy for the secret class update. Master Kim was currently heading to the imperial capital with the fallen noble NPC he met yesterday. Munch munch— Akachan was watching the broadcast, holding a snack bag in one hand and munching on snacks with the other. “Very comfortable job. Satisfaction level at max.” The job assigned to Akachan was to monitor Master Kim's broadcast and immediately solve any issues if bugs appeared in the game. “Akashic Record is a perfect game. Bugs don’t exist.” Munch munch— Akachan grinned, watching the game progress as they had designed it. When with Aurora or near others, Akachan maintained a stoic expression. But when alone like this, Akachan often showed a smiling face. “...” Today too, while enjoying the job in a laid-back manner, Akachan felt a sense of unease in the continuing scene. - Be careful! Those are Dark Wolves, monsters that hunt in packs... Crash-! Yip! Crash! Yip! Before the prepared lines of the fallen noble were even finished, the fight was over. Master Kim had quickly smashed the heads of five rushing Dark Wolves with his fists. -...You really are impressive. -Don’t mention it. The fallen noble praised Master Kim's ability, and Master Kim answered slickly. “Bugs…?” Watching that scene, Akachan mumbled in disbelief. The level of the Dark Wolves was 6. Master Kim's level was also 6. Being a human with limbs, the type advantage was slightly on Master Kim's side, but... The Dark Wolves were monsters that regenerate in packs. Could a level 6 user solo them? “Impossible. Critical Error.” This was something that couldn't happen within the system Akachan had designed. According to the original design, it should have been a cooperative effort with the fallen noble NPC to defeat them. Akachan quickly searched through all the records in virtual reality to find the bug's cause. And could find exactly where the bug had appeared. ――― [Master Kim's User Information] - Level: 6 - Job: Warrior - Title: None ――― [Stats] Attack Power: 11 Agility: 1 Durability: 1 Affinity: 1 Modifier: 7 ――― In the Akashic Record, a stat point is earned for every level gained. All characters have all stats starting from 1. The specs of the weapon Master Kim is currently equipped with are Attack Power +5, Modifier +1. And he had distributed all five stat points into Attack Power. So, the total stats should have been Attack Power 11, with the others at 1, and the Modifier should have been 2. But Master Kim's Modifier was currently 7. “Why?” In a situation that was utterly incomprehensible, Akachan pulled the chair closer. “A crisis is occurring.” Somehow, I had to overcome this crisis. Before Aurora returned after finishing her task.