I Obtained a Mythic Chapter 1: Lucky Day (1)

Chapter 1: Lucky Day (1)

You crazy bastard! Youre telling

to be a at shield!

No, hyung. Dont take it the wrong way. Besides, you said you needed the money, right?

Even with Jeong WooMin dissuading him, Min JaeHyun shouted angrily. JaeHyuns voice rang out through the interior of the cafe.

JaeHyun glared at Jeong WooMin, who was standing in front of him, while biting his lips in frustration.

Damn. No wonder he said hed take

along on a dungeon raid.

He had wondered why Jeong WooMin was contacting him out of the blue.

Jeong WooMin.

JaeHyuns partner from the Raider agency. He was soone who took care of and distributed work to freelance raiders who werent part of any guild.

So when JaeHyun was contacted by Jeong WooMin, he thought there was work he could do for a change.

But when he heard the request

Damn.

Stand on the front line with a shield in a dungeon full of undead monsters.

It basically ant that they would use him as a at shield in a dangerous situation.

Ha

Of course, it wasnt that Jeong WooMin didnt understand where JaeHyun was coming from.

However, there was no other way.

Min JaeHyun was a lower mid-level D-rank raider among the Awakened. And a Warrior at that.

It wasnt like he was more experienced or skilled than his rank implied. So the treatnt JaeHyun was currently receiving could be said to be natural.

JaeHyun sighed and lowered his volu.

Why are there only jobs like this left, when those with a lower rank than

get pretty good jobs?!

Well, you know how it is, hyung. Nowadays, there arent many places that like to hire Warrior-class raiderseven if they have a high rank.

So, are you insulting

for being a martial arts nut? Jeez, I apologize for the grave sin of preferring the arts.

Martial arts fanatic.

It was basically a derogatory term for a raider who specialized in combat.

Fundantally, Awakened raiders were classified as either Warriors or Magicians, but Magician-class raiders could get quite a lot of commissions even if they had a low rank. On the other hand, the situation wasnt that great for Warriors.

Jeong WooMin took a sip from the cup of coffee in front of him and spoke.

In reality thats true. Nowadays, the Magicians are taking up all the jobs. Martial artists are pretty slow in completing tasks and have a higher frequency of injury, so they arent the first choice for employers.

That was the bitter truth.

Compared to those who hunted monsters from the rear, martial artists who were in the front could only receive more injuries.

And it went without saying how superior Magicians were in large-scale combat.

At Jeong WooMins words, JaeHyun gulped down the iced Aricano in his hand.

Clack!

JaeHyun put the glass down with a bang and wiped his mouth with his sleeve.

Im aware. It would have been different if it was 10 years ago. But now, there is nowhere a martial artist can go. Damn I should have chosen to be a Magician back then

JaeHyun got a good score on the awakening aptitude test and entered the Millaes Academy, which specialized in raider training.

At the ti, the score JaeHyun got on his magic aptitude test was a whopping 97%.

Even the score of the current top Magician in Korea, Seo Ina, was rely 92%, so JaeHyuns score at that ti could be said to be out of this world.

On the other hand, his combat score was just 34%.

However, JaeHyun still chose martial arts.

He didnt have any great reason or grand purpose for doing so. There was just a tendency to disdain Magicians at the ti.

Of course, it was the opposite now. Martial artists had waned, and Magicians were worshipped.

If I had chosen to be a Magician 11 years ago, would my life be better right now?

JaeHyun shook his head to get rid of useless thoughts.

Normally, a raiders growth stopped in their 20s.

In other words, even if Jaehyun regretted it now, nothing would change.

At one ti, his talent was envied by all those who wished to be a Magician.

However, he was now a D-rank raider with nothing special.

The difference between Jaehyuns past and present was incredibly vast.

After a mont of silence passed

The person who started the conversation again was Jeong WooMin.

Hyung. Such opportunities dont co by very often. I was going to give this chance to soone else, but I rembered your circumstances. So I ca to you first.

JaeHyun knew from the very beginning that he didnt have a choice. If he wanted to survive in his situation, he couldnt do so by avoiding rough work.

JaeHyun spoke after contemplating the situation.

I understand. Ill do it.

Youre making the right choice, hyung.

A smile spread across Jeong WooMins face.

Then, Ill see you tomorrow at 8 oclock at the place Ill text you the location of beforehand. Dont be late.

What do you an, see you? Youre also busy with stuff for the agency. Dont worry about it, just do what you have to do.

At JaeHyuns words, Jeong WooMin laughed slightly and whispered in a low voice.

No, I also have sothing to do there tomorrow. See you tomorrow, hyung.

***

Despite what he said, Jeong WooMin couldnt be seen at the entrance of the dungeon.

Ti quickly passed from the 8 oclock hed promised to et Jeong WooMin at, and it got closer to 9 oclock. JaeHyun strolled around the dungeon entrance by himself and mumbled.

Jeong Woomin, that bastard. He talked about eting the next day, but I cant even see his shadow. It would have been better if he hadnt said he was coming.

Then again, for Jeong WooMin, it would be better to take care of those with better talent.

He was rely a D-rank martial artist, but Jeong WooMin was an A-rank Magician. A rank that obviously received good treatnt wherever they went.

There was no way such a person could be dedicated to just him.

To begin with, I dont know why such a guy is working in a re raider agency

He could beco a part of any guild. But to think hes wasting his ti at the agency

It was not sothing JaeHyun could comprehend. But since he was receiving help with this and that due to it, he didnt think too deeply into the matter.

Everyone has their own circumstances after all.

JaeHyun let out a sigh as he observed his surroundings.

As soon as he did so, he saw combat raiders in the sa situation as him.

There were a little over forty of them. As they wiped their tiny shields, everyones expression showed they knew they were facing their deaths.

If they wipe it any more, they might bore a hole in their shields.

This ti, he turned to look in the other direction.

Unlike the indifferent labourers, the Magicians had a cordial atmosphere with bright expressions.

Even with just a look, one could see that it was a top guild filled with high-ranked raiders. It was worthy of its na as the teor Guild which was becoming famous as a rookie guild lately.

Seeing the view in front of him, JaeHyun reflected on his own circumstance.

Truthfully, he hadnt wanted to participate in this raid.

However, the deposit for the room he was renting right now was 5 million won plus 350,000 rent. Thinking about the money that goes out every month for food and armor repairing, as well as the little bits that go out for miscellaneous things, there was no other option except to go on a raid.

Editor: 5,350,000 won = 4500 dollars

Of course, seeing as he was still only 27, JaeHyun could ask his parents for help.

Above all, his father, Min Seong-Oh, was an A-rank raider. One of the people envied by all citizens.

But unfortunately, his father had no love for him. The sa could be said for his mother who had already passed away.

Min Seong-Oh.

JaeHyuns father, who physically and verbally abused the two of them, was so-called human trash.

That was why he left ho penniless the mont he beca an adult.

He wanted to get out of his fathers shadow.

But as a result, JaeHyun ended up in poverty.

It wasnt that he had never tried to do other jobs. But this was the only thing he learned at the academy, so he found that other jobs didnt suit him. He couldnt last long at other places and always ca back.

Well, the result was that he was now in a situation where he was repairing his shield to be a at shield himself.

A familiar voice could be heard from behind JaeHyun who was deep in thought for a mont.

Huh? JaeHyun! Were eting here again, huh?

JaeHyun turned to look in the direction where the voice was coming from. Soon, the familiar face of a middle-aged man appeared in JaeHyuns sight.

Lee Myung-Ho.

JaeHyun had t him a few tis in dungeons as a scout since he was a combat raider like JaeHyun.

Myung-Ho hyung, you ca as well?

Yeah. Theres not a lot of work these days These kinds of jobs may be a bit dangerous, but they pay a lot.

Yeah Well, thats true. Especially since

And theres no place for combat raiders other than this. Right? Anyway, kids nowadays dont have any love for the sword. Whats so cool about sending out a fireball from the rear?

What love. Im about to starve to death.

Of course, he didnt let those words leave his mouth. He rely sighed and shrugged.

Lee Myung-Ho shook his head to show he didnt care about it much and put a hand on JaeHyuns shoulder.

Well, regardless. Lets do our best this ti, too. So, do you want to go drink soju after this?

Yeah sounds good. But I dont have much money right now

No can do. I paid last ti too.

At Lee Myung-Hos stern words, JaeHyuns shoulders drooped and he made a pitiful expression.

Lee Myung-Ho looked at him with sympathy for a mont and then scratched his head as he spoke.

Ah! Alright. Alright! Then Ill pay for it this final ti!

Hes a really easy guy.

JaeHyun laughed internally.

This was exactly the eighth ti he was getting free drinks.

Everyone, gather at the dungeon entrance! We will enter in 30 minutes.

At the sudden announcent from a mber of the guild, JaeHyun and Lee Myung-Ho lost their spirits.

The two quickly moved toward the area where the voice was coming from.

At that mont, JaeHyun abruptly stopped walking and turned on the phone he took out from his chest pocket.

JaeHyun. Why arent you coming?

Seeing that JaeHyun hadnt followed him, Lee Myung-Ho turned around and looked at what JaeHyun was doing.

A smile promptly spread on Lee Myung-Hos face.

Ha! Are you looking at your smartphone again? You seem to always do that before going into a dungeon. What are you looking at so diligently? Are you looking at a picture of your girlfriend?

Its nothing. Lets go.

JaeHyuns stiff expression softened a little.

Inside the old smartphones screen, there was a picture of his younger self and his mother, Lee SeonHwa.

A slightly bitter smile appeared on JaeHyuns face.

Ill co back safely.

JaeHyun turned his phone to dungeon mode and stuck close to Lee Myung-Ho. Without losing his smile, he was sucked into the dungeon along with Lee Myung-Ho.

***

Hey! Tank! Raise your shield properly. Keep the line straight!

Fuck! Why cant you understand human language? Maintain your position even if you die!

The guild Magician that JaeHyun was guarding didnt stop with the curses and verbal abuse. Since it was a scouting mission with their lives on the line, the Magicians were also high-strung.

The Warriors, including JaeHyun, had their own task.

While the Magicians were casting, the Warriors had to secure the battle line and block the monsters attacks endlessly.

The glittering lights of Alfheim

Flas under Surts command, destroy all enemies in sight

During that ti, the Magicians would aim and shoot spells at the monsters using cringey casting.

Crash!

The monsters who were running toward the Warriors beca ashes in an instant.

Phew

The hand holding his shield was filled with sweat. JaeHyun panted as he returned to his position in the battle line.

All the monsters that appeared in the dungeon this ti were the undead type.

They ca back to life even when killed, so they had to be either cut down with weapons filled with holy power or hit with holy magic. They were monsters who were complicated to deal with.

Kieeeehhhhh!

Kaaaak!

However, displaying the power of a guild of Magicians, the mbers of teor quickly disposed of the undead monsters.

If its going to continue like this, I dont have to worry about dying.

JaeHyun recalled what had happened yesterday and considered himself stupid for spending the whole day worrying. At the speed they were proceeding with, it wasnt too much to say that they could clear the dungeon by evening.

The bitter fight against the monsters continued for four hours.

The raid captain looked around the razed dungeon, then he stopped walking and spoke.

This place seems roughly done. Lets rest for a while!

Everyone heard that, right? Were resting here for a while before continuing! Raiders who were at the front! Co back!

At the words of the raid captain and guild mber, those who were walking in front turned around.

Lee Myung-Ho, who was walking right beside JaeHyun, began to speak.

Wow Any way you look at it, this place is massive.

Yeah. With this size, we could probably build a soccer field here.

JaeHyun said in agreent as he looked around.

It truly was a huge dungeon.

Im not sure if its because its an A-ranked dungeon, but it sure is enormous.

The dungeon the teor Guild was currently trying to clear was A-ranked. According to a news article that ca out recently, this was the first ti a rookie guild attempted to clear an A-ranked dungeon so quickly.

I dont want to admit it, but a guild of Magicians truly is strong.

A few doors that looked like cave entrances could be seen amidst the foggy darkness.

One of those doors probably led to the boss room.

JaeHyun looked at the row of doors and gulped.

However great of a rookie guild teor was, this was an A-rank dungeon where hundreds of elite raiders died every year.

It was not a place that permitted carelessness.

Whew is the boss room the only place left?

JaeHyun caught his breath as he sat on a folding chair at the edge and did so stretching.

Huh?

All the strength in his body suddenly left him, and JaeHyun started to waver like a sheet of paper.

The Aesir System is downloading.

The connection with the user will temporarily be cut.

The system is rebooting.

Huh? What is this

A voice out of the blue.

JaeHyun focused on the machine tone in his ears with a dazed expression.

Shouldnt the Aesir System already be downloaded? There hasnt been anything like this until now.

However, the confusing ssages did not stop there.

The Aesir System could not reboot due to unknown reasons.

Rebooting failed?

The system downloading and the reboot failing were all things that were happening for the first ti.

The strange situations that he had never seen on the awakened communitys raider bulletin board continued. JaeHyuns mind beca blank in an instant.

A voice from an unknown source started to calmly spread inside JaeHyuns head.

lightfollow

An unknown presence is infiltrating the Aesir System!

Returning to safe mode.

failed!

An unknown presence? What the hell was the voice from a mont ago

Did it say to follow the light?

Huh? JaeHyun, what do you an?

Nothing. Just now, I thought I heard soone tell

to follow the

JaeHyun was unable to finish his sentence.

Oooowoooowo

A firefly shining with a white light wavered in front of his eyes.

This light was it saying that I should follow this light?

JaeHyun nervously swallowed.

What on earth is happening right now?