I Alone Resurrect Chapter 168

I Alone Resurrect Chapter 168

Business Trip to China (3)

As the notoriety of the A-rank dungeon continues to grow, not many countries were eager to send ability users to respond to China’s call for aid. Although China promised high compensation, they could not revive dead ability users with money. If they were to send a high-level ability user who ends up dying, it would directly result in a national loss.

“Before the briefing, I would like to express gratitude to the 10 countries and 398 ability users who have bravely taken on this operation.”

Despite this, as many as 10 countries and approximately 400 ability users participated. This is because China, Russia, and North Korea have actively supported the operation, each sending around 100 ability users. The remaining 100 ability users were small-scale units like Kang Hyeon who volunteered on their own.

“Now, I will start the operation briefing for the A-rank dungeon, ‘The Great Sanctuary of Krokta’.”

The man holding the microphone next to the large screen spoke. 400 pairs of eyes were focused on him, each containing strong magical power, enough to make an ordinary ability user struggle to even breathe.

‘Not bad.’

Kang Hyeon quietly admired the man’s calm demeanor amidst this overwhelming pressure.

“Let me briefly introduce myself. I am Jang Myeong-ho, the leader of the Dragon God Guild. I participated in the previous dungeon operation and will be joining you all this time as well. I look forward to working with you.”

“Hmm…”

Shin Seong-ah quietly admired Jang Myeong-ho’s introduction.

“Do you know him?”

“Yes, he is a very famous ability user in China. If you think of the top 10 guilds in Korea, he would be the guild leader of one of them.”

Jang Myeong-ho continued, “As you all know, China has already cleared the normal core of the A-rank dungeon before. I will share the information based on that experience.”

Jang Myeong-ho explained in detail what had happened during the previous operation.

“As reported by the media, the previous operation involved a record-breaking 5,000 participants.”

It was the largest-scale dungeon operation in history. China was so confident in themselves that they never expected to fail.

“Since everyone was an elite, we were able to clear the normal core without much difficulty. At that time, we were convinced that ‘China will be the first in the world to clear the A-rank dungeon!’ We were immersed in a sense of achievement and became overconfident.”

However, at the main core, there was a monster they could never have imagined.

“The enormous lizardman used incredibly powerful magic. A single spell could kill dozens of ability users. In the end, we could not withstand the damage and had to retreat.”

One ability user raised their hand.

“Yes, please go on.”

“Was the boss that strong?”

“Yes, it was. Even someone like me, who considers myself a strong individual, was paralyzed in front of it. Numbers meant nothing against that creature.”

The atmosphere became heavy at Jang Myeong-ho’s words.

“We retreated after losing about a fifth of our ability users, around a thousand. We determined that any further damage would render the dungeon’s clearance meaningless, even if we succeeded.”

After swallowing once, Jang Myeong-ho continued.

“After returning, we decided to assemble a team of the best elite individuals, not just sheer numbers.”

Suddenly, the atmosphere shifted, and Jang Myeong-ho looked around the room, clenching his fist.

“Although I retreated at that time, I am confident that with all of you here, we can overcome that powerful boss.”

Jang Myeong-ho spoke eloquently, but the audience’s reaction was not particularly enthusiastic.

“Ahem… I will stop the story of the past operation here. Now, the future is more important than the past, don’t you think?”

Jang Myeong-ho smiled and pulled something out of his pocket.

“Let’s talk about the rewards.”

At the mention of rewards, the ability users stirred.

“I believe you’ve all received the signing bonuses. So, what remains is the reward for a successful operation.”

Jang Myeong-ho held up a bracelet he had taken out of his pocket.

“This is an A-rank bracelet obtained from defeating a dungeon sub-boss in the previous operation. I’m sure you’re already familiar with its capabilities, as we’ve already shared the information.”

The Bracelet of the Glorious Sorcerer.

Kang Hyeon had already received the information about it beforehand.

“If anyone doesn’t remember, please refer to the paper we handed out. If you have any doubts, feel free to come to me later, and I’ll personally confirm the specifications for you.”

Name: Bracelet of the Glorious Sorcerer

Rank: A

Durability: 478/500

Abilities: 10 Stat increase in Magic Power, 25% increase in Magic Power recovery rate, Blessing of the Sorcerer

Blessing of the Sorcerer: Quickly recovers a large amount of Magic Power.

“For those who think the description of the ‘large amount of Magic Power recovery‘ in the ‘Blessing of the Sorcerer’ is ambiguous, let me clarify. Based on a Magic Power stat of 50, half of the Magic Power is recovered within 3 seconds. Please refer to this information.”

At Jang Myeong-ho’s words, whistles could be heard from various places.

“If it’s really as described, this bracelet contains an incredibly valuable ability.”

This item would shine especially brightly for those who consume a lot of Magic Power. Seeing the item’s description, Kang Hyeon’s eyes lit up.

Kang Hyeon’s current Magic Power, including the item and title, is a total of 55. Wearing this bracelet meant that in a situation where Kang Hyeon’s Magic Power was depleted, half of it would be recovered within 3 seconds. Given Kang Hyeon’s ability to recover his body with Magic Power, this would likely give him a significant advantage in prolonged battles.

“Wow, I really want that…”

Yoon Na-rae also gazed at the bracelet with a dazed look.

‘Everyone is eyeing it covetously.’

It was not just Kang Hyeon. Magic Power is an essential common resource for all ability users. Whoever possesses this bracelet will undoubtedly be able to unleash power one step stronger than their current state.

“The Chinese government will transfer the ownership of this bracelet and the items that will be obtained from the future dungeon bosses to the operation team.”

“The bracelet was obtained in the previous operation, but they’re handing it over?”

Someone raised their hand and asked about Jang Myeong-ho’s statement of handing over the bracelet.

“Yes, the Chinese government is forfeiting the ownership of this bracelet and all the by-products that will come out of the upcoming operation.”

Forfeiting the ownership may seem like a good thing, as they are giving everything to the operation team. However, there was a trap hidden in this.

“Then how will the distribution be handled?”

“China will not be involved at all in the distribution of the other by-products, aside from the compensation already paid to you and the promised amount upon successful completion of the operation.”

At Jang Myeong-ho’s words, the atmosphere in the room became unsettled.

“So, that means we have to divide the items ourselves?”

“Yes, that’s correct. The distribution is up to the discretion of those present here.”

At Jang Myeong-ho’s statement, the ability users stirred.

It was clear what China’s intention was. Internal conflict during the dungeon operation. It was unclear why they were assembling ability users to clear the dungeon while pulling this kind of stunt, but it was evident that their intentions were not good.

“These bastards are blatantly trying to manipulate us.”

Kang Hyeon, who had also noticed this, let out a bitter laugh.

“Good pretext, good rewards, and they’ve shown off with money and items. They’ve used their heads well in various ways.”

After all, A-rank items will eventually flood the market over time. From China’s perspective, it was appropriate to utilize the items at the peak of their value.

“At most, there will only be a few items dropped from the boss.”

Even if they succeed in the operation, they would have to divide just a handful of items among 15 countries. Conflict was inevitable.

“Sounds interesting.”

Although the outcome was predictable, Kang Hyeon thought it was not a bad thing.

“In the end, the strongest one will get to keep it all, right?”

“Yeah, you’re right. It does sound interesting, brother.”

Ahn Yu-seong also smiled, seemingly looking forward to the upcoming events.

“… That’s all for today. The dungeon operation briefing will continue from here.”

Thereafter, Jang Myeong-ho continued the briefing on the dungeon operation in the midst of the unsettled atmosphere.

After the approximately 30-minute explanation, he concluded, “The operation is scheduled to start at noon tomorrow, so please make your final preparations.”

Jang Myeong-ho then stepped down from the platform.

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Ippotranslation

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Jang Myeong-ho, who had returned to his accommodation, called somewhere.

“This is Jang Myeong-ho.”

-Is the preparation finished?

“Yes. I have kept 10 capable people with excellent hiding skills on standby.”

-Good job. Will the dungeon raid proceed as planned?

“At noon tomorrow. I will personally confirm that all personnel have entered. When I signal, move the army at that time.”

-Very good. You really handle things reliably. Well then.

The voice sounded very satisfied.

“Thank you.”

-By the way, how was the reaction?

Jang Myeong-ho was flustered by the sudden question.

“If you mean the reaction…”

-Regarding the distribution of items.

“It was calmer than expected.”

-I see. In any case, I will trust you.

 “Yes.”

-Well then, that’s it.

The voice on the phone disappeared with those words.

“Phew…”

Jang Myeong-ho, who had ended the call, let out a deep sigh.

“I’m not sure if this is the right thing to do.”

The foreign experts gathered today are not fools.

They must have realized that something was being plotted in China.

“Really, was this the only way…”

The reason why China is trying to create discord in the raid team is one.

In the previous raid, China suffered too much damage.

A large-scale raid force of 5,000 people.

And a fifth of them died.

This was the announcement of the media, and he also explained it that way today.

‘But that’s not the truth.’

Jang Myeong-ho smiled bitterly.

It was true that a large-scale raid force of 5,000 people had entered the dungeon.

The problem is the number of survivors.

‘It’s not that a fifth of them died, but in fact, a fifth of them survived.’

In reality, about 4,000 experts died in the dungeon, and the raid force was almost devastatingly hit.

‘They just died without a chance to do anything.’

The boss guarding the main core was that powerful.

China has thoroughly hidden and silenced this fact.

In the current era where the experts they possess are directly linked to national power, the death of thousands of high-level experts was too big a blow.

“I don’t know whose idea this is, but it’s a cruel plan…”

To make up for the tremendous damage, China’s choice was to undermine the power of other countries.

And the final period of this horrific plan was Jang Myeong-ho himself.

‘The strategic analysis team said they would barely be able to catch the boss.’

China expected this raid force to fail.

His role was to destroy the main core of the dungeon at the last moment.

The weakened boss due to the battle with the experts would come out of the dungeon, and the Chinese army would quickly subdue it and seize all the byproducts.

‘Even if the dungeon raid is successful, there won’t be a problem.’

Even if the experts managed to clear the dungeon, it would not be a problem for China.

In the process, the experts of other countries would have suffered great damage, and China would have eliminated the A-rank dungeon that posed a threat.

If the dungeon is cleared more easily than expected and the survival rate is too high, he had planned to cause a dispute over the distribution problem.

‘It’s for the sake of the motherland…’

According to the plan, whether the raid is successful or not, China will reap the maximum benefit while undermining the power of other countries.

And the price for this is the lives of innocent experts.

“…”

The thought that this might not be the best solution came rushing in.

For the sake of the motherland, but betraying humanity.

Honestly, I couldn’t even be sure if it was truly for the sake of the motherland.

“No. Don’t think about it.”

If he dwelled on it any further, he might go mad.

“Phew… I need to rest.”

Jang Myeong-ho closed his eyes quietly, thinking about the raid that would start the next day.

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