Players Who Returned 10,000 Years Later

Chapters 13. Promotion (Part 2)

Kang Yu had drunk half a liter of beer when his body started shivering.

Beer calmed his body like water vapor that was absorbed into the ground after a long drought.

'Yes, here we go!' He raised his head up and down to reveal how delicious it tasted.

Chicken and beer.

It was the best combination he had only dreamed of in Hell.

— Is it good?

- Yeah. Thats perfect.

- Hmm? — Han Sol squinted at Kang Yu who was eating chicken and continued in a slightly offended voice: — Even better than my jjigae kimchi? —

He knew it was unreasonable to feel jealous.

But his emotions buzzed as he saw Kang Yu swallow his chicken in a hurry.

— It... — There is uncertainty in Kang Yu's eyes.

Chicken or kimchi jjigae.

He could not choose between them.

— Kimchi jjigaemu, of course, tastes better... — Kang Yu said it after much consideration.

Chicken may be delicious, but it can't beat his love of kimchi jjigae.

- Hm. Really? — Han Sol was satisfied with Kang Yu's reply. She smiled inconspicuously. — Kang Yu, you are a little strange. —

During the fight with Tae Hyun, he thought he was rude, even a predator.

Usually, he behaved calmly and impartially.

And when he ate, he looked like an innocent little boy.

'Any,' he couldn't find another word.

It was difficult for him to hide his interest in Kang Yu.

— Kang Yu... Do you have any friends or family?

She thought about meeting the people around Kang Yu and listening to the story about him.

Kang Yu secretly sipped a beer.

- I don't.

- What?

I have no friends or family.

He spent his whole life alone.

Her parents had left her at birth, and after she left the orphanage, she was so busy that she could not even think of friends.

In those difficult times, the only reason to continue living is to eat good food.

But at some point, even before he went to Hell, food stopped giving him pleasure. That's when he decided to commit suicide.

—Then, then, at Gate E level…

- One day. — Kang Yu cut him off and calmly looked into Han Sol.—'s eyes One day, I will explain everything. —

It's too early to tell me everything now. Moreover, the story would be unbelievable, and Kang Yu did not want to tell it right now.

— Yes... Okay. — Han Sol smiled sadly and nodded. — Kang Yu, I will believe you.—

- Thank you. – He nodded, took out the envelope from his pocket and gave it to Han Sol.

- What is it…?

— This is the rest of the money from buying my phone. It's about 300,000 won.

- What you need…

— First, I live in your house. You can think of it as a lease.

oh no! I cannot accept this! – Han Sol waved her head excitedly.

He already owed him his life, and he couldn't possibly accept money from him under the pretext of living expenses.

— Player's Primary Education is expensive. It seems hard for you to pay for it.

- But…

don't think about it, just take it. Besides, I can eat your delicious food every day. Think of it as the cost of a meal, if not the rent.

Objectively, Han Sol's cooking skills were outstanding.

If there were not enough materials, he would not be able to develop his skills, which made Kang Yu unhappy.

— Thank you, Kang Yu.

It seemed like she was ready to cry when she finally received the envelope.

He was worried that it would be very difficult to collect money this month, so the envelope Kang Yu offered could be compared to the rain that had long awaited during the dry season.

— Then, after I buy the meat, I will make a better kimchi jjigae tomorrow. It will feel better.— Han Sol smiled gently and stuffed the envelope into her bag.

— Ooh! — When kimchi jjigae is mentioned, Kang Yu's eyes shine.

It wasn't just words to him, it was words that moved his soul.

Kang Yu's body trembled and he clenched his hands.

As expected, Han Sol was like an angel. Delicious kimchi jjigae every day.

'Let's spend our whole lives together!'

Awareness Kang Yu painted a colorful flower garden. And among the flowers, Han Sol was there, with white wings and a clear smile. And next to it, there was the blooming kimchi jjigae.

What an ironic situation: the devil who dreams of angels and kimchi jjigae.

If he knew what was going on in his head right now, he would definitely be startled by such chaotic thoughts.

— Oh, by the way, Han Sol.

- Oh yeah?

— Is there no Level D Gate around here?

— Hmm... There are several, — replied the girl while thinking about their whereabouts.

— What kind of monster is there?

— Lizardmen.

'I should try to leave tomorrow, ' Kang Yu thought, so he continued:

— Do you have any information about Lizardmen? What are their habits or weaknesses?

If it's a D-level monster, you can't leave without preparation.

He was confident in his abilities, but this was not the time to boast.

When overconfident, the body relaxes, and inattention becomes more dangerous than any knife.

Kang Yu, when he thought he was weak, had been able to make the vigilance of thousands of demons fall asleep and then kill them.

If he had no information about demons, there was nothing he could do. It would be better to know his enemy well.

— Their weak point is fire. And. I hear they are sensitive to sound.

— Votes?

- Yeah. Because they can barely see, they survive by listening. That was why the parties that went to the Lizard were very calm and ended the hunt quite quickly.

— Haha, that's very useful information.

'Besides, their weakness is fire.' Kang Yu can use one of his Strengths thanks to the freed Magi.

'It looks like hunting won't be difficult.' He thought of collecting as many stones as he did today and smiled.

— Did you not buy a gun or a uniform? — He thought he was a top-class player, but his appearance did not match his level.

— I don't need anything at this time/ — The most common weapon for him is a black knife. And as for defense, he had over a dozen Powers left.

He might spend less Magi with his gear and it would be more efficient, but he wasn't fighting hard enough to use the others now.

"I can buy it later." First he wanted to stabilize his position by selling mana stones. And then he'll buy some equipment.

For now, it was important for him to level up.

'I should get rank 3 as quickly as possible and check if the power sealing the Man Ma My Heart is really weakening.'

For other Players, it would take around two to three months to reach Rank 3, and with low-level special forces, around six. Kang Yu was not happy with the choice.

He is on a different level than the other players.

"Tomorrow I'll bake a lizard." Kang Yu continued to chew on the chicken feet, his eyes twinkling.

- Hm…

- What is it?

— I wonder what that lizard grill feels like.

Han Sol looked at the man questioningly.

"I really want to try it." He's got to cut off the lizard's tail.

Kang Yu finished his beer glass and called out to the waiter.

— Women, bring more beer.

***

— Happy hunting, Kang Yu.

— And you have good training.

— Ha, I will soon get two ranks and become a good Player, like you! — Han Sol replied cheerfully, clenching his fists.

"Yes, Angel." Kang Yu looked at Han Sol, feeling peaceful.

— Well, it's time.

Kang Yu, who received a salesman certificate, can now sue to upgrade his class.

Thanks to it destroying the hideout of the hobgoblin boss by himself, he was able to obtain a D-level certificate.

— Banquet Rank 2 has been found. A man with a C grade special power was needed.

— Welcome to the party, we will help you reach rank 3 quickly!

— Experienced robbers! Let me join your party, please!

There were more people in front of the Level D Gate than in front of the Level E Gate.

Because, after completing the first training, the Players immediately got a Level D certificate.

But, of course, for those who had just been promoted to rank 2, hunting at the D level Gate was no easy task. Because they have no fighting skills.

That was why there were many people in front of the Level D Gate to deceive the newcomers.

But Kang Yu was not interested.

— Someone take me, a robber, to the party! — There was a man shouting as loud as he could, advertising himself to get into the party.

Kang Yu looked at him with sympathy and walked in the other direction.

He had no intention of helping the man, and he would definitely not invite him.

- See. — Someone called Kang Yu as he was about to enter the gate after passing his ID check

Kang Yu turned around. There was a young man with a dagger in front of him. Behind him, there were four other Players.

'He looks like Dae Su.' If so, he could be a good man.

- Yeah? What can I do for you?

— I think you are new, and you are also not wearing any items. Do you want to join the party? — The man's face is breakouts, but he smiles sweetly asking that question.

— Brother, we will help you level yourself up safely. — There is a very beautiful girl among the four Players who winks at Kang Yu.

If he had just returned to Earth, he would have immediately followed the girl. But now he has lived with Han Sol whose appearance is comparable to a model.

That was why Kang Yu was determined:

— Thanks, I am not interested.

— Ah, wait!

Kang Yu coldly ignored them and went to the gate.

The moment he entered, the look on the face of the man trying to reach him changed.

— What a foolish person. – His eyes shone with anger as he gazed towards the direction Kang Yu had left behind.