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Novel The Martial God who Regressed Back to Level 2 Chapter 13
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Chapter 13

The day after Sung Jihan’s broadcast.

[Did the Sword King go to Japan because of a woman?]

[Sword King’s Daughter: Declares intention to donate Sword King’s legacy!]

[Twin Swordmaster of Sword Palace: Destroyed by Sword King’s brother-in-law.]

All of Korea’s news outlets covered the contents of this broadcast as breaking
news.

“Battle Tube’s influence is truly immense.”

Since it was about the Sword King Yoon Sejin, the public’s interest was
overwhelming.

[Gained 50,000 dislikes.]

[Achievement unlocked: ‘Even if the world hates you (3)’.]

[Earned 5,000 achievement points as a reward.]

[Gained 50,000 likes.]

[Achievement unlocked: ‘I… I love you (3)’.]

[Earned 5,000 achievement points as a reward.]

Even after the broadcast ended, the views on the videos left on Battle Tube were
still increasing.

And through the likes and dislikes they clicked, regular achievements were cleared
even after the broadcast.

“I earned a whopping 33,000 achievement points from this broadcast.”


After grinding urgent quests in the game and earning points slowly, he suddenly
gained a massive amount of points all at once.

“With this momentum, I might even reach 100,000 likes and dislikes.”

With the immense number of viewers being drawn in from the articles, it seemed
possible.

“[Urgent news even in Japan…]”

“Japanese netizens are curious about who captured the Sword King’s heart…?”

Even in Japan, where Sword King Yoon Sejin had naturalized, viewers were being
drawn in.

No, breaking 100,000 achievements was only a matter of time; aiming for even more
seemed possible.

“Wow, this is really something.”

Yoon Seah looked at the articles on her phone and spoke with a worried tone.

“But Uncle is getting a ton of curses… Maybe it’s better not to watch the news for
a while? People’s reactions are no joke.”

“Hehe… I find it entertaining.”

Sung Jihan chuckled and looked at the comments.

Though they were filled with explicit curses directed at the suspected members of
the Sword King’s faction, he was oddly pleased.

The fact that the aggro was directed at him instead of Yoon Seah was evidence that
they were intrigued by him.

“Also, these people from the Sword King’s side keep messaging me, I’m wondering how
they got my phone number.”

Sung Jihan furrowed his brow, deep in thought.

“Just a while ago, they used to joke that half the country belonged to the Sword
King’s faction… So I guess it’s natural for them to have my phone number.”
Sword King Yoon Sejin.

In the present day, where all professional sports disappeared from the world after
2010.

His status surpassed that of all historical sports stars in Korea combined.

Battle Net wasn’t just the world’s only professional sport, but the rankings within
the game could determine a nation’s fate.

“Back in the hellish East Asia League, Korea managed to stay afloat mostly thanks
to Yoon Sejin.”

Battle Net East Asia League.

Korea, Japan, Eastern Russia, Eastern China, Taiwan.

This regional league, which included these five nations, was renowned as the most
intense competition in the world, alongside the Western Europe League.

Korea’s ability to survive there was almost entirely due to Yoon Sejin, who held
the 3rd rank in global rankings.

It was due to this status that there was even a national petition to erect a statue
of him in Gwanghwamun Square, and it almost happened.

Even after the Sword King held a press conference saying he would go to Japan,
people couldn’t let go of their attachment due to this background.

“Those Sword King guys. What are they saying in the messages?”

“They’re asking Father to persuade you… and not to believe you. They call you a
fraud.”

“Only someone with a hard head could still say such things even after hearing
recorded conversations.”

“Even at times like this, they used to joke that half the nation belonged to the
Sword King’s faction… So, isn’t it natural for my phone number to get leaked?”

“Anyway! Of course, I trust you, Uncle…”


Yoon Seah raised her chin with both hands, looking up at Sung Jihan.

“Uncle, why have you changed so much?”

Sung Jihan let out a smirk.

“How was I before?”

“Just… nothing.”

“Why are you asking why a person who used to just gamble at home changed like
this?”

“Hey, who said I saw Uncle that way? I didn’t think that way, really. Hehe.”

Sung Jihan recalled his past self at that time.

He used to be an ordinary young man of his age.

Unlike his sister and brother-in-law, who had risen to success through special
gifts in the world of Battle Net, he wasn’t exceptionally good at studying, nor did
he show exceptional skills as a player.

He simply lived alongside his successful sister and her husband, aimlessly.

“Hey, little brother, how about taking on a business venture?”

When Sung Jihan, who spent his days predicting Battle Net matches, was asked to do
something by Seong Jiah, he replied:

“This is my destiny.”

With that retort, he continued to laze around and enjoy life at home.

He was able to say such things because of his F-grade gift, the ‘Wanderer’s
Insight,’ which allowed him to see details of other players.

His relatively high rate of accurate match predictions was enough to keep him
comfortable back then.

Seeing her pitiful little brother, Seong Jiah sighed many times.
Yoon Seah had grown up seeing Sung Jihan’s antics, so she knew how directionless he
could be.

“But now he’s changed so much, it’s natural to be curious.”

However, she couldn’t reveal everything.

“Should I mention the existence of the Martial power Stat? It’ll be known
eventually, anyway.”

When Sung Jihan was thinking that way.

Beep-beep-beep-

An alarm sounded from the wall pad.

“Who could it be?”

“Seah, stay seated.”

When Yoon Seah tried to get up, Sung Jihan stopped her.

“It could be those Sword King guys.”

“Ah…”

Back in that past life, many people, including the Sword King faction, caused all
sorts of troubles, including bell-trolling.

So eventually, he had blocked all of them.

“I need to be prepared.”

Thinking that, Sung Jihan turned on the wall pad, and the image of a middle-aged
man in a suit appeared.

The face looked familiar from somewhere.

“Who is this?”
[Greetings. I am Park Yoon-sik, Chief of the Battle Net Management Office.]

Hearing the name, Sung Jihan remembered Park Yoonsik.

‘This person was a good guy.’

When Sword King Yoon Sejin was still in Korea, the director of the management
office used to annoyingly visit him, but after Yoon Sejin left for Japan, he
disappeared as if he were a ghost.

In his place, this man, Chief Park Yoonsik, was considerate of Sung Jihan and Yoon
Seah’s situation, often extending his help.

‘He’s visiting just a day after the broadcast ended. He’s quite quick.’

After all, there were matters that needed to be discussed with the government side
anyway.

“Please come in.”

Sung Jihan opened the door.

Chief Park Yoonsik of the Battle Net Management Office looked at Sung Jihan with a
contemplative gaze.

“He has changed.”

When he had visited Sword Palace along with the Chief of the Management Office, he
had seen Sung Jihan a few times. His memory of Sung Jihan was of a guy mostly
confined to his corner.

It seemed that the Chief of the Management Office had a similar impression; he had
seen a quite gloomy expression on his face while they were in the car.

“Tsk tsk. Even Sword King… I don’t understand why he would bring such trash into
his home. He should just find a room for them and kick them out.”

The perception of Sung Jihan was nothing more than a leech who fawned over his
accomplished brother-in-law and sister, but not for nothing. In fact, less than
nothing.

But yesterday’s broadcast was different.


“Please have a seat.”

The way Sung Jihan was greeting him now was completely different from before.

Unlike the sharp demeanor he had seen earlier, he seemed relaxed.

And within that relaxation, there was an indescribable confidence.

“Sung Jihan. His gift is an F-grade, but… he seems to have gained a special
ability.”

Before visiting his home, Park Yoonsik had already familiarized himself with
information about Sung Jihan.

It was clearly recorded in the government records that his gift was F-grade.

Yet, he had ranked first in the Gangnam 1 Area tutorial, which made it seem like
there was something special about him.

Park Yoonsik decided to investigate that aspect later and began speaking.

“We at the Management Office were also shocked by yesterday’s broadcast. While we
know that the Sword King has done a lot for the country, we didn’t think the
government treated him unfairly… but after listening to the recording, it seems
that the Sword King’s naturalization in Japan is indeed true.”

When Sung Jihan nodded his head, Park Yoonsik continued.

“Especially the mention of a ‘Japanese woman’ in the call… We also had a suspicion
about who that person might be.”

“Yes? Who is that!?”

When Yoon Seah, who had been quietly listening, abruptly stood up and asked, Park
Yoonsik answered with a stern face.

“The Battle Net Management Office collects information not only on Korean players
but also on players from various countries around the world. Among them, we focus
more closely on countries included in the East Asia League.”

“It does make sense.”


“While collecting information about Japanese players, a rumor reached us. There is
a Japanese user with an SSS-grade gift.”

“Huh? Wasn’t SS-grade the highest in Japan? Just a month ago, there were debates
about this…?”

The rivalry between the two countries, as mentioned by Yoon Seah, was practically a
comedy.

After Japanese users insulted Korea with derogatory comments, mocking it as a


country without even an SSS-grade gift, the Japanese government officially
protested.

Yoon Sejin, Korea’s pride, held an SSS-grade gift, the ‘Pinnacle of Twin Swords,’
and Japan didn’t have an SSS-grade user.

“The name of the rumored SSS-grade gift is… ‘Kyung-guk Ji-saek.'”

“…Kyung-guk Ji-saek?”

Kyung-guk Ji-saek, meaning the beauty that tilts a nation.

An SSS-grade gift with such a meaning!

Yoon Seah’s expression showed her disbelief.

“It’s not just an ‘ordinary’ beauty, so it’s an issue. In fact…”

Park Yoonsik glanced at Yoon Seah and continued.

“It’s not that the Sword King was without a woman. After Ms. Seong Jiah passed
away, he had met famous actresses several times. To prevent this from being
revealed in the mass media, the Management Office provided private locations.”

“…Is that so?”

As Yoon Seah sat back on the sofa with a somewhat rigid expression, Park Yoonsik
spoke again.

“Even in Korea, he was freely dating several women. So, the fact that he
naturalized in another country because of a foreign woman… our Management Office
considers this to be related to the rumor of Kyung-guk Ji-saek and the Sword King’s
naturalization plan.”
An SSS-grade gift, Kyung-guk Ji-saek, a woman.

Listening to this story, Sung Jihan recalled memories from his previous life.

“Although I had heard this story from Park Yoonsik before, her true identity was
never fully revealed even until Korea’s downfall.”

Even after Korea’s collapse, the Sword King’s woman was never disclosed. After
that, the Sword King himself had concealed his whereabouts.

“SSS-grade gift, Kyung-guk Ji-saek…”

“Still, we won’t give up hope and will try to convince the Sword King again. That’s
the reason I’m here. The government has a proposal related to this donation.”

“What is it?”

“The government suggests that rather than receiving the donation for Sword Palace,
we should entrust its operation. This is because when the Sword King returns, the
property should be returned as well.”

“…”

“Also, we hope you will continue to live in this penthouse.”

Even though the government proposed donation, their standpoint was that they
wouldn’t accept it. Hearing this, Yoon Seah raised an eyebrow in puzzlement.

On the other hand, Sung Jihan, who had been listening, couldn’t help but smirk.

“Seems like you’re really averse to backlash from above.”

“…”

“After hearing about the SSS-grade, it’s become clearer. You don’t really have the
confidence to persuade him, do you?”

“…It seems difficult.”

“But if you accept the building as a donation, it will appear as if you say ‘We
can’t persuade the Sword King’ in front of the public. It’s an attempt to evade
responsibility.”
Sung Jihan’s words gave Park Yoonsik goosebumps.

The Battle Net Management Office was currently suffering from a barrage of protest
calls.

They were roughly along the lines of “wasting taxpayer money” and “what is the
government doing instead of bringing back the Sword King?”

In such a situation, if they were to accept the Sword Palace donation, it could be
seen as the government giving up on the Sword King.

“If that happens, the already plummeting approval ratings will hit rock bottom.”

If they couldn’t persuade the Sword King, the public needed to give up on him
first.

“Come to think of it, there’s less than a month left until the Korea-Japan war,
right?”

“…”

“At that time, when the Sword King, who had changed his name to Ito Ryuhei, comes
and devastates our country. Public opinion will turn against the Sword King, so
until then, does entrusting the operation of the Sword Palace imply that?”

Upon Sung Jihan’s analysis, cold sweat formed on Park Yoonsik’s back.

His prediction was so accurate that it sent shivers down his spine.

Still, he forcefully denied it with his words.

“Not quite like that. We will do our best to persuade the Sword King.”

“Okay. I understand your position.”

With a composed face, Sung Jihan crossed his legs.

“I don’t particularly want to make things difficult for the government. I only have
one condition.”

“…Please tell me what it is.”


“I can continue living in this penthouse, right?”

Unbeknownst to himself, Park Yoonsik found himself nodding along to Sung Jihan’s
pace.

“We’ll accept the government’s stance as long as they consider a small favor in
return.”

“…What kind of favor are you talking about?”

“It’s simple.”

With a smile at the corner of his mouth, Sung Jihan spoke.

“Could you arrange an auction for me to sell some of the Sword King’s collection?
Make sure foreigners can participate, especially the Japanese.”

“…Could it be!”

Upon hearing Sung Jihan’s specific mention of Japan, Park Yoonsik’s eyes widened.

Could it be that he was planning to sell…!

“That’s right. The Connector.”

A high-grade Battle Net connector with a decrease of sensory loss by 99%.

The market value of this item alone is as expensive as a house in Gangnam. But if
it’s Sword King’s possession, its value increases with a premium attached to it.

Especially considering Sword King Yoon Saejin has used this item well until now,
and there’s activity data left behind.

“If he doesn’t want to hand over his data to someone else, he’ll participate in the
auction.”

In fact, in the past, the government confiscated Sword Palace and auctioned off the
items in the penthouse. The Japanese ambassador to Korea had bought them all.
Probably, the ambassador acted on behalf of Yoon Saejin and made the purchase.

“I’ll sell this. Please have the government guarantee it. Deposit the proceeds into
Seah’s account. And…”

Sung Jihan drew a rectangle in the air.

“This auction should be exclusively live streamed on my Battle Net channel.”

Why settle for a chicken when you can have the bird?

If you’re going to eat, you might as well eat a pheasant. With the thought of
earning achievement points, a broad smile spread across Sung Jihan’s face.

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* * *

– This doesn’t seem like a question I should answer on my own. I’ll report to
Director Kook and then provide a response. However… I think higher-ups will
probably give a positive answer.

After Park Yoonsik left, Yoon Seah spoke weakly.

“Uncle, I’ll… take a rest for a bit.”

The conversation with high-ranking officials didn’t seem easy for Yoon Seah, who
was just a high school student.

Seong Jihan nodded slightly.

“Sure, take a nap. I’ll be starting the league, so come watch Battle Tube when you
have time.”

“You playing on the…. Dad’s connector?”

“No. Barehanded.”

“Huh… barehanded?”
Seong Jihan said it nonchalantly, but it was a serious matter for Yoon Seah.

Yoon Seah grabbed Seong Jihan’s arm urgently.

“Uncle! That’s too dangerous! Battle Net play should be done on the connector! You
know how painful it could be!”

“Well, you have to take a hit at least to feel the pain. I haven’t been hit even
once so far.”

“…Mister, why have you become so showy?”

“It’s a bit disheartening to be called ‘mister’ at 27 years old.”

Seong Jihan chuckled and patted Yoon Seah’s head.

“Get motivated by seeing your cool uncle, Niece.”

“Geez, winning first place in Gangnam and showing off… I’ll see through your
weaknesses, Uncle.”

“Yeah, yeah. Take a rest.”

As Yoon Seah went back to her room, Seong Jihan waved her goodbye and checked his
achievement points.

“It’s 45,600 points. Quite a collection.”

He wondered how he had earned more points by broadcasting on Battle Tube than by
playing the game.

Seong Jihan looked around the achievement store.

[Achievement Store LV.4]

[Upgrade Achievement Store – 50,000P

Status Window Expansion LV.1 – 10,000P

Class Slot Addition LV.1 – 10,000P


Inventory Expansion LV.1 – 10,000P

Title Slot Addition LV.1 – 10,000P

Emergency Recovery (Item) – 10,000P]

Upgrading the achievement store required a bit more points than he had. However,
upgrading the store could be postponed for Seong Jihan.

“Let’s add a class.”

To acquire a new unique stat, he needed a total of 2 classes. Eventually, to return


to the Warrior class, he needed 3.

For now, it would be wise to add one.

Seong Jihan selected the Class Slot Addition LV.1 in the achievement store.

[Class Slot Addition LV.1 has been purchased.]

[10,000P will be deducted from your achievement points.]

After the message appeared, a new class slot was added.

“It’s so easy.”

Seeing the new slot below the Support class, Seong Jihan let out a bitter laugh.

It only took 10,000 points to gain one class slot. It’s too cheap.

Seong Jihan checked the next class addition item.

[Class Slot Addition LV.2 – Requires Achievement Store LV.5.]

To add another class, he needed to raise the achievement store level once more.

“Now the conditions seem to be getting tougher.”

Store upgrade costs 50,000 achievement points. And to get Class Slot Addition LV.2,
he would need tens of thousands of points, probably.
“If it weren’t for the achievement points earned through Battle Tube, it would have
been an unimaginable figure.”

“I need to actively use the broadcasting feature.”

Now that Yoon Sejin was gone, the nation’s attention was focused on me.

Rather than shrinking from people’s gaze, he had decided to use it actively while
the public’s interest was on him.

Seong Jihan touched the newly added second class slot.

[You can switch to the base class.]

[The classes available for switching are as follows:

-Warrior

-Archer

-Mage]

[Would you like to select a class?]

As expected, the switching window only removed the Support option, leaving the rest
unchanged.

Seong Jihan looked at it and chuckled.

“Barren, I will choose what you used to brag about all the time.”

Barren Williams, the world ranking 1 in the previous life.

The guild master of American First, he possessed an SSS-rank gift.

“My two status windows… is a cheating gift.”

Two status windows. True to its name, this gift doubled all the items in the status
window—classes, titles, even the future Sanctum section.
With the doubled experience points and GP, and two sets of ability points, no
player could match Barren’s growth speed.

He was a staunch American-first advocate as the founder of the American First


guild, but oddly enough, he would grab Seong Jihan when he got drunk during guild
parties.

“Jihan! Come here. Let’s have a drink!”

“Master, if you’re going to talk about the past again, I’ll pass.”

“I won’t! I just want to talk with you!”

He kept saying the same things.

“Jihan… I feel sorry for you. You’re not a true American.”

“Master, I told you to stop saying that.”

“Argh! Shouldn’t you have immigrated to America sooner? If you had immigrated
before 2010, I would have appreciated you more…”

“Sigh.”

“Jihan, listen to me!”

While saying that, he kindly told how he had acquired the unique stat.

“I’m Barren! Honestly, when I was in Bronze, I lacked self-confidence. Even though
I got the SSS-level gift of having two status windows… I didn’t even know if it was
good.”

“That’s a good thing, Master.”

“I know, I know! Haha! Anyway!”

“Because you didn’t know if the gift was good, you decided to just stick with an
easy Support. While you were raising your sanctity, you suddenly got a connection…
Weren’t you going to say that?”

“Jihan… how did you know? Did you hack me?”


“This is the fifth time you’ve told me this.”

Seong Jihan looked back at the past and chuckled.

Barren Williams, the guild master of American First and world ranking 1.

Although he was an American-first advocate, he wasn’t actually a bad person.

“Actually, following his words, if I were to naturalize in the US now, I might


become more influential.”

Barren’s prejudice was limited to immigrants after the tutorial.

And the criterion for this distinction was remarkably simple.

People who immigrated before the tutorial had their nationality changed on Battle
Net, but those who immigrated afterward didn’t.

“Later, that felt like a stigma.”

Seong Jihan shook his head and remembered how Barren had told him about acquiring
the unique stat.

“I chose Support and Mage classes. Fighting upfront didn’t look cool.”

“First, I’ll obtain the Support and Mage classes.”

Following Barren’s words, Seong Jihan chose his classes. Since he had already
chosen Support, the next choice was the Mage profession.

[You have switched to the Mage class.]

[The F-rank skill ‘Fire’ has been added.]

[The F-rank skill ‘Ice’ has been added.]

Seong Jihan, who had chosen two classes completely unrelated to physical strength,
checked his Divine power.

“It’s 8. Without the title effect, it’s 7.”


The gains from yesterday’s broadcast weren’t just achievement points. While the ad-
free broadcast had fewer views than expected, it still brought in a considerable
amount of GP.

Seong Jihan had used that GP to purchase relics from the Battle Net Market and had
experienced their effects.

“Holding relics while sleeping. It really had an effect.”

After sleeping with relics bought with GP from the broadcast, his Divine power has
increased by 1.

“First, Sanctity needs to reach 10 to meet Barren’s conditions.”

Sanctity 10 was the minimum requirement to acquire the unique stat.

“Physical strength was quite easy to obtain.”

Compared to the instantaneous gain of physical strength, Barren’s unique stat had
strict acquisition conditions.

“But it’s worth it.”

Seong Jihan collected the relics he had purchased for his room.

“Well then, I need to quickly acquire Divine power in the next game.”

* * *

“This mission is Survival.”

Thump! Thump! Thump!

As the sound of drums echoed from all directions, Seong Jihan quickly analyzed the
map.

“Once again, it’s the Colosseum.”

The Survival map, the Colosseum.

It was the same map he had seen during the first tutorial.
Although the map itself was the same as before, there was a clear difference from
back then.

Unlike the tutorial, the Colosseum in the main game had an audience.

“Is the audience elves this time?”

Seong Jihan looked at the arrogant figures sitting in the Colosseum seats, sticking
out his tongue.

Tall human-like race with large ears, elves.

They had a remarkably beautiful appearance that would make humans sigh in awe.
However, they were a race with a sinister and treacherous nature.

“Elves have deceived humanity quite a bit.”

If you were to allocate blame for the downfall of humanity, more than half of it
would be on the elves.

They were backstabbers through and through.

“And this time, it won’t go as it did before.”

After making that resolution, Seong Jihan looked around.

Unlike during the tutorial, many players with much better and stronger equipment
were staring at him.

“It’s Seong Jihan!”

Seong Jihan, who became famous overnight.

The players looked at him with cautious eyes.

“The guy who did the tutorial just yesterday. How is he matched with me already? My
level is 16.”

“Did he use that Divine power-infused aura in the broadcast? He’s not an easy guy.”
Seong Jihan’s appearance seemed extremely pitiable.

He held an iron club in one hand and a huge kitchen knife in the other, making his
balance completely off. His attire was like that of a sweatpants-wearing casual
player, offering zero defense.

Compared to the other players who were equipped with generous guild-provided gear,
he looked like a delicious target to anyone.

But people were cautious.

“I might die from just one hit.”

“It seems like I’m bothered by something I used.”

“Should I watch other guys fight first?”

As players exchanged glances and observed the summoned players, a player appeared
near Seong Jihan.

A man adorned in dazzling golden equipment.

As soon as he appeared in the Colosseum, he started speaking energetically.

“Hello~ everyone! It’s Golden Light here. Today, let’s begin our deep-sea
exploration together! Oh my gooood~ Boss!! Thank you for the GP support as soon as
I logged into the game!”

The other players frowned upon seeing him.

“Ugh, that guy showed up too.”

“Is he still doing the deep-sea exploration project?”

Golden Light.

A BJ who had gained some popularity on Battle Tube due to his handsome appearance,
and just a few months ago, he was a promising “Gold Leaguer”.

However,

“What will happen if Gold drops to Bronze? Let’s find out through the deep-sea
exploration project. It begins!”

He had planned an unprecedented project to grow his Battle Tube channel further. It
was called the ‘Deep-Sea Exploration Project.’

Since that day, Golden Light began intentionally losing matches.

“Sorry, teammates~ I have to be last place… Hehe~ I’ll go commit suicide!”

“Hey, wait a second… You crazy bastard!”

Golden Light, who lowered his level from Gold to Silver, and then from Silver to
Bronze.

He stopped losing deliberately only after reaching level 5.

“Now, from here on,I, Golden Light! I’ll keep aiming for first place and climb up~
Aren’t the skills worth it? Haha! The skills I waste can be restored with the
‘love’ of my viewers!”

And that’s when Golden Light’s deep-sea exploration broadcasts began.

Even though his level was 5, he had plenty of game experience, and he had all the
Gold-level equipment from his Gold days…

There was no Bronze player who could defeat Golden since he was a complete player
who had risen to Gold League.

“Ah, come on… Is this the level of Gangnam?”

“Tsk, tsk. Not that you just swing around a human liver sword.”

Broadcast content that ridiculed opponents who were putting up resistance.

Even if promising players gathered in Gangnam Area 1, no one could match Golden
Light.

“The first place is beyond reach.”

“Let’s avoid that guy.”

When all players decided not to fight against Golden and turned their heads to
avoid his gaze.

Golden Light’s eyes sparkled as he looked around.

“Oh… Oh! Everyone, look at what I’ve found!”

The person he locked eyes with was none other than Seong Jihan in his sweatpants
attire.

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Cultural and personal biases significantly shape the narrative, influencing both character portrayal and the interpretation of events. The narrative reveals how Korean versus Japanese national identities impact players' standing and reputations, with cultural biases coloring international rivalry and self-worth as seen in the discussions of SSS-grade gifts . Similarly, personal biases are evident in perceptions of Seong Jihan's earlier incompetence, affecting initial character assessments . The bias against the Sword King's personal choices further highlights how subjective viewpoints dictate narrative structures and the development of both strategic and emotional story arcs .

Personal motivations significantly impact characters' actions in the storyline. For instance, the Sword King's decisions are influenced by his relationships and the enticement of unique abilities in Japan, such as the rumored SSS-grade gift associated with 'Kyung-guk Ji-saek' . Seong Jihan’s actions are motivated by a desire to redefine his self-worth and capabilities beyond his previous failures, evidenced by his strategic class choices and acquisition of relics to boost his Divine power . These motivations drive pivotal moments and the evolution of both public perception and personal aspirations within the narrative .

The government attempts to manage public perception regarding the Sword King's defection to Japan through strategic communication and cautious handling of Sword Palace's ownership. By positioning the entrustment of the Sword Palace rather than accepting it as a donation, officials strive to avoid public backlash and convey continued allegiance to the Sword King. This maneuver seeks to balance public outcry against waste of resources while preparing for potential shifts in sentiment as the Korea-Japan war approaches . The strategy underscores the delicate task of maintaining national pride and avoiding the perception of capitulation or failure to retain key figures .

Strategic decision-making is central to Sung Jihan's gameplay development. His choice of classes, namely Support and Mage, indicates a calculated approach to enhance his abilities while avoiding positions that directly involve combat, which he finds unattractive . Through buying relics that boost his Divine power and carefully planning to meet Barren's conditions for acquiring a unique stat, Jihan exercises foresight and adaptability. His gameplay in the Colosseum demonstrates his awareness of audience expectations and opponent perceptions, using his seemingly weak appearance to his advantage by gauging the cautious dispositions of stronger players .

Sung Jihan's abilities and reputation undergo a significant transformation throughout the narrative. Initially perceived as a directionless individual, his potential was underestimated due to his F-grade gift. However, after gaining a special ability, his ranking first in the Gangnam 1 Area tutorial sparked curiosity and altered perceptions. The narrative reveals a stark contrast between his past image as a mere leech and his present confidence and competence, suggesting undisclosed abilities that defy initial judgments. This evolution is highlighted by the contemplative scrutiny of figures like Park Yoon-sik, who acknowledge the need for further investigation given Jihan's unexpected success .

The government's strategic approach, focused on managing Sword Palace without formal acquisition, demonstrates an attempt to diplomatically navigate the public's expectation to reclaim the Sword King while also mitigating responsibility. This strategy preempts potential backlash from appearing to forsake national pride or assets, should the Sword King not return. By opting for a custodial management over direct ownership, they avoid signaling defeat, though it suggests limited confidence in persuading the Sword King back or containing public dissent . With impending tensions such as the Korea-Japan war, the approach reflects a calculated attempt to sustain approval and nationalistic narratives amid uncertainty .

The rivalry between Korean and Japanese players is depicted as comedic yet tense, fueled by nationalistic pride and perceptions of superiority. The Sword King's naturalization in Japan stirs controversy, partly because of an alleged SSS-grade Japanese gift, 'Kyung-guk Ji-saek,' which outstrips previous Japanese records. This, alongside rumors of personal relationships, intensifies the rivalry, with each country's pride invested in their respective players' ranks. The Korean side perceives the Sword King's move as both a loss and possibly linked to intrigue or personal motivations, reflecting broader national narratives and relational undercurrents .

Sung Jihan leverages his deep understanding of the competition's environment and player dynamics by capitalizing on players' perceptions of him as a weak opponent due to his simple attire and prior F-grade classification. In the Colosseum, he carefully observes the players’ caution in engaging with him, positioned with inferior equipment, yet recognized for his sudden rise in reputation . His tactical use of divine power-enhanced skills, alongside his calculated positioning during gameplay, evidence his strategic navigation of both psychological and practical elements within the player ecosystem, ultimately challenging preconceived limitations .

The Sword King's naturalization to Japan carries significant political implications. It signals a major cultural and symbolic loss for Korea, given his status and prestigious abilities. The potential justification for his move, driven by personal ties and the allure of an SSS-grade gift, poses nationalistic reflections on pride and identity . Additionally, his departure may suggest a shift in power balance within the East Asia League, affecting Korea's standing and influence. The government's reluctance to accept the Sword Palace donation reflects an attempt to maintain diplomatic reputations and illustrates concerns over public approval and national image .

Sung Jihan's adoption of the Support and Mage classes marks a pivotal strategic shift designed to enhance his capabilities outside of physical confrontations. This choice reflects a deliberate decision to fortify his skills in areas that complement his inherent Divine power increase, ensuring a balance of support and offensive capabilities without relying on brute strength . The transition to these roles not only propels his skill versatility but also aligns with his goal to acquire unique stats, illustrating a nuanced understanding of the game's mechanics and enhancing his strategic adaptability during matches .

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