Jin-hyuk checked the item that appeared before him, his hands trembling with excitement.
[Goddess of Luck, Fortuna's Wheel of Luck (Incomplete)]Acquisition Difficulty: SDescription: Maximizes Luck for 10 minutes (1 use). Due to being incomplete, its range of use is limited.
The goddess of luck in Roman mythology.
This item was the wheel of luck she was supposed to possess. Because it was crafted using F-grade items, it was incomplete and single-use.
But that didn't matter.
This was enough.
At least up to the 5th floor, he could craft items far more useful than any ordinary weapon.
'Now…'
Jin-hyuk grasped the wheel's handle.
It was hot.
The heat of the relic's magic seeped into his fingers.
'Still… a relic is a relic.'
A sweet sensation surged through him.
'Right. This is why relics are so addictive.'
He smiled and turned the wheel all the way around.
Drrr!
[The relic 'Wheel of Luck' has been activated!][Luck rises to its maximum for 10 minutes!]
Heavenly Luck.
While the exact effects of the Luck stat weren't known, Jin-hyuk was certain—Right now his luck was absurd.
He could probably win the lottery by random chance.
Luck enough to nap peacefully on a battlefield full of bullets.
Of course, luck still obeyed certain limits.The world was too structured, too strange, for luck alone to decide everything.There wasn't even a single line explaining its exact boundaries.
But—
Such worries were for fools.
Jin-hyuk knew exactly how this item worked.
'Information I learned the hard way.'
Back then, he had cursed the heavens dozens of times.But thanks to that misery, he wouldn't make mistakes now.
He pulled out the ten Lottery Enhancement Scrolls.
The success rate:
0.000012%1 in 8.14 million.
Quite literally lottery odds.
He applied it to his dagger.
[Enhancement succeeded!][You have acquired Old Dagger (+1)!]
The dagger emitted a faint red glow.
As expected.
Jin-hyuk smirked.
This scroll normally had a hilariously terrible chance.But with Luck maxed out, the probability was effectively 100%.
He repeated the process.
[Enhancement succeeded!][You have acquired Old Dagger (+2)!]
[...]
One success after another.
The dagger's glow deepened with each enhancement.
And finally—
[Enhancement succeeded!][You have acquired Old Dagger (+10)!]
[Maximum enhancement reached. Further enhancement impossible.]
[You have succeeded in creating a +10 item for the first time on the Korean Server!]
[You have acquired 5,000 coins!]
[This achievement will be recorded in tomorrow's Hall of Fame!]
A +10 item.
The highest possible enhancement for an F-rank weapon.
And 5,000 bonus coins as well.
Swish!
Jin-hyuk spun the dagger lightly, slicing the air.
Crisp. Clean.
'I like this.'
[Old Dagger (+10)]
Rank: F → AAttack Power: 280Durability: 110/110Effects: Bleeding Damage 3%, Lightness +50%
A real weapon at last.
He wouldn't need to worry about armament for a long time.
A day had passed since the Tower of Trials opened.
Players were uploading videos—hunting, leveling, exploring.Everyone tried to stand out.Every clip was a bid for subscribers and public favor.
Meanwhile, ordinary citizens watched to find the most promising players—those who might reach the next floor within 90 days and prevent humanity's end.
While scrolling through the Tower community board, Jin-hyuk stopped.
He found something interesting.
[#PlayerHamos #KoreanServer #Veteran #GoblinDungeonClearShortestTime]
'People are talking big.'
Hamos had supposedly cleared the goblin dungeon in 15 hours.His video had over a million views.
That was about 10,000 coins in reward.
After the 90% system fee—roughly 1,000 coins earned.
'Hamos is making a name for himself again, huh?'
A familiar name.
A "rookie" who once shined briefly before disappearing.
A player using the same ID as back then.
'15 hours, huh…'
Jin-hyuk played the video.
A melee dealer fighting goblins.
Not bad for an average player.
Of course, compared to Jin-hyuk—who cleared it in 3 hours 40 minutes—it was child's play.
But the reactions were explosive.
ColoredHomona: I'm exhausted. 15 hours solo clear? Is this real?BeyonceForm: Subscribed. I'm following this guy from now on.MalteseCEO: 222223x500: 33333
Then—
MrBaldHuman: 15 hours isn't that fast. Someone I know cleared it in less than 5.
A bucket of cold water.The replies were merciless.
BeyonceForm: Attention-seeking disease? Disgusting.LeisureScholar: Talking like that is shameful.SojuofGopchang: I cleared the 50th floor in 1 minute. Haha. No proof though~
People mocked him instantly.
But Jin-hyuk didn't laugh.
MrBaldHuman…
'He was in the Tower too.'
Someone unforgettable.
A player he often grouped with up to the 20th floor.
A genuine talent—unlike Hamos.
'Among birds, a stork.'
A rare one Jin-hyuk truly acknowledged.
Meanwhile…
"Puahahaha! We did it!"
A man read the comments, laughing wildly.
Hamos—real name Lee Myung-hwan.
"See? It worked."
"Look at those comments, man."
"Tower boards are going crazy over you!"
He high-fived his small party.
"It was thanks to everyone. We did it together!"
"Haha! Who are you kidding, you did almost everything!"
"The editing really sold it. We hid all the assists perfectly."
"That's why the viewers love it. Clean presentation!"
Truthfully…
The video was fake.
Four others helped him clear the dungeon.They hid their roles in tight spots, only showing moments that made Myung-hwan look like a solo god.
'Hehe.'
Lee Myung-hwan grinned.
[Views: 1,235,095]
If this continued, they could rake in huge coin numbers.
Even after the 90% system cut.
'Sorry, haters.'
This world belonged to those who stood out.
Suddenly—
Tring!
[New video uploaded to the Hall of Fame.]
A new clip instantly took the #1 spot.
"What… what is that?"
Lee Myung-hwan sprang up.
"It's… above mine?"
Impossible.
No one should surpass him on day one.
But there it was.
"Hey… Myung-hwan…"
"Play it."
"Maybe someone cheated but—"
"Shut up and play it!"
The video rolled.
Just five minutes long.No edits.
But its content shattered reality.
"No… fucking way."
Myung-hwan's jaw dropped.
'This… makes no sense!'
[World's first +10 item enhancement successful!]
A +10 item.
No explanation needed.
The comments exploded.
BeyonceForm: First ever +10?!HomonaColor: Is this possible? I've only seen +5.KnifeFairy: The odds were 1 in 8 million. Times ten scrolls…Speedwagon: Insane.LeisureScholar: Why is his info hidden? Who is it?IDcentre: Who else? Must be the mangrove guy.KnifeFairy: Chills. I'm watching only his videos now.Harvard5thgrade: I'm taking off my pants to donate.
The goblin dungeon hype died instantly.
The entire internet shifted gears.
"U-uh…?"
Lee Myung-hwan collapsed into his seat.
At best, he could reach the 6th floor.
He was supposed to peak during the early Tower days.
'All ruined.'
Completely crushed.
"WHICH MOTHERF**KER DID THIS?!"
His roar echoed through the room.