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Thump-Thump...
A loud voice booms in the entire area. The voice had an invisible pressure, but no matter where they looked, Hao Yun and Jiwon couldn't find where it was coming from.
"Human, I warned you never to step again in this place, yet you are here to seek death."
The voice boomed, sending chills down their bones.
Since Hao Yun brought Jiwon to this place, he took responsibility and said, "Wait! Mr. Unknown, I can't see where you are, but this isn't Jiwon's fault; it was me who brought him here."
"No matter whose fault it is, you will receive punishment for invading my lands."
Just from this single Sentence, Hao Yun knew this person was stubborn and wasn't willing to listen to them. He asked Jiwon if his panel is showing him any new objective.
Jiwon sees that there were some changes to his task; the system wants Jiwon to bring back a Rainbow Fruit with him.
Rainbow Fruit, the name alone was enough to tell Hao Yun what its value could be. But still, he tried... even when he knew it would be futile.
He said, "Mr. Unknown, we didn't come to invade your lands, we just need a Rainbow Fruit, surely, it wouldn't be a big deal for being like you."
The voice was filled with anger, "Courting Death! Rainbow Fruit isn't a big deal? That's the main reason mortals always stay mortal."
"If you hadn't said you are coveting my Rainbow Fruit, I still would have let you leave, but I won't... anymore."
CRACK!
BOOM!
The unknown entity summoned a large lightning bolt and struck Hao Yun. It made sounds so large that it could burst eardrums.
A sand cloud was formed around them. It was too hard to see exactly what happened to Hao Yun and Jiwon.
It took a few moments for the sand cloud to disperse, but the unknown being was quite surprised to see the scene.
"How is this possible?"
Hao Yun and Jiwon were alright. Not a single scratch can be seen on their body.
Actually, the lightning bolt that the unknown being summoned avoided hitting Hao Yun and instead struck the ground.
A faint golden fire could be seen on Hao Yun's body. When the unknown being noticed it, he was stunned.
"Impossible, is that the Fire of Ephyreon?"
"Are you the newly chosen Ephyreon?"
"Ephyreon, that's my job title. Do you know anything about it, Mr. Unknown Being?"
The unknown being came out of the skies. His true form was a Large Phoenix. His body was on fire. A fire that could easily burn even the sun. He emitted an aura that made Jiwon want to kneel and pray to him.
"Forgive me, new Ephyreon, I didn't know it was you."
Hao Yun was astounded by the Phoenix's majestic body. He looked like an ant even if they compared both sizes. The Guardian Spirit of the Floating Caves of Mytora was just a non-existent being if they compared their aura.
Still, why did the Phoenix who wanted to kill them just a moment ago... was asking for forgiveness?
Hao Yun was confused. He asked, "Is my Job really that important?"
"Yes, new Ephyreon, it's a very important Job that comes with great responsibility, you will learn on your own when the time is right."
"So, Phoenix brother, if you don't want to kill us now, is it okay for us to take a Rainbow Fruit?"
"We're not greedy and will only take one fruit, just a single one, please..."
"Okay, I'll allow it." The Phoenix agreed instantly.
"R-really? Just because he learned my Job title, everything became so easy?"
"Jiwon! What are you waiting for? Hurry up and get one of those fruits and get outta here before he changes his mind?"
"Y-yes, Mr. Hao Yun!"
Just as Jiwon plucked a Rainbow Fruit from a tree, a portal opened, and it was for their return. Both didn't look back and rushed to the portal with all their might.
Brrrzzkkk...
"Whoa! That was amazing, but also life-threatening."
"You're right, Mr. Hao Yun!"
"Hey, what are you doing? Do you wanna experiment with delaying your task?"
"Hurry up and eat that damn fruit!"
"Yes-Yes!"
Bite...
Bite...
█▓▒░ TASK COMPLETED ░▒▓█
[Congratulations to the Host for completing his task.]
[Distributing Rewards: Job Change Crystal(Epic), Random Increase to all Stats(Maximum 4)]
[Restoring Host's lost Stats]
[Initiating Random stats Increment:
Strength: +3
Speed: +4
Vitality: +4
Endurance: +4
Intelligence: +3
Willpower: +4
Charisma: +4
System Affinity: +3
Luck: +4 ]
"What did you receive?"
"Hurry up, write it!"
"Yes! I will."
Jiwon wrote everything he received honestly. He was a living example of a second generation who didn't know how harsh the actual world is.
Hao Yun was frustrated, "Damn! This guy is really unfair! There's barely anything that's lower than the maximum increment of 4."
"I bet if he had been a bit smarter and known a thing or two about the outside world, he would have become the future's strongest person in no time."
"Congratulations, Jiwon! You also have taken your first step in the world of advancing."
"Yes, Mr. Hao-Yun... Can I call you brother?"
"Sure, no prob!"
"Thanks! Brother Hao! From now on, you are my benefactor!"
"Eh-heh... I'm not that big!"
"Ah! Jiwon, now that your Task has been completed, I should go, but remember, only you can complete your tasks from now on, and please! For your own sake, never share your personal information with any stranger or friend, just as you have now done. Understood!"
"Yes, brother!"
"So, I'll be getting going."
"Wait, brother! You helped me so much, how can I send you just like this?"
"What do you mean?"
"I mean, if I let you leave without asking for anything in return, I would feel too guilty..."
"So, can you give me your bank details? I want to give you a small gift."
"Just consider it as your fees for helping me!"
"You don't have to, but if you are insisting that much... Sure."
"Here's my details!"
"Thanks, brother!"
"Aah! For the time being, it looks like my money problem has been solved. I can take a bit more time to find a good working place."
"Surely, from the looks of Jiwon and his place, he would at least give me enough money that would last me a few months."
"Brother, I've sent your fees to your account! Once again, many thanks to you!"
"Stop that now! Flattery won't get you anything."
"By the way, brother, is it okay for me to contact you in the future if there's a task I am unable to complete on my own?"
"Sure, I would help you if I have time."
"I am lost for words to show you my gratitude, brother."
Jiwon went out to send off Hao-Yun. However, the situation outside once again made them remember that they had forgotten about the most important thing.
Death was still knocking on the doors.
It was not an exaggeration to say that today, they all might really perish!
[ Kzzzk…kzzzk…KZKZK █ █ █ ]
█▓▒░ TASK COMPLETED░▒▓█
[Congratulations to South Korea for completing its task.]
[Calculating Rewards...]
[Reward Chosen: Dimensional Resource Nexus]
Distributing Rewards..
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[Distribution Failed...]
"What's happening? Since the task is completed, the reward should be distributed..."
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