Chapter 266


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    The World Tree Elves.


    This was already the third time humanity encountered this race in the Space League.


    The number associated with this batch of World Tree Elves was 99.


    -This time its the World Tree Elf  99?


    -71, 200, 99. The numbers are quite diverse, haha.


    -Whoa, but two teams above us are all World Tree Elves. Even our opponent, 71, is in 7th ce.


    The World Tree Elf 200 holds the 1st ce, while the newly appeared World Tree Elf  99 takes the 2nd ce. They are among the top ranks.


    -The points gained by the 1st and 2nd ce are quite simr. It wont be strange if the rankings change.


    -Ugh, but the 3rd ce, ??, has simr points too? Are they also World Tree Elves?


    -Ah, seriously, these Elves are so dominant


    Although humanity won against the World Tree Elves in the first match, most viewers knew it wasnt because humanity yed well. The Elves intentionally didnt use their cards and tricked around to execute the yers.


    If the match had proceeded officially, humanity would have definitely lost.


    Five teams of World Tree Elves And yet humanity is still 4th, probably because they yed inter-squad matches.


    Seong Jihan scrolled through the ranking table which had opened up after ?? disappeared, recalling the old days before humanitys fall.


    While humanity shared the bottom ranks with the Orcs, the World Tree Elves recorded four losses each from 1st to 5th ce.


    They divided win-loss amongst themselves when they got matched up.


    The 6th ce Dragon Race had lost only to elves, with ten losses.


    Considering the past, our current rank seems like a miracle.


    Overwhelming dominant forces like the elves and the Dragon Race had been defeated by humanity.


    But we cant be satisfied with the current performance. We have to continue advancing and graduate from the Bronze League and be freed from BattleNet.


    For that to happen, they had to perform well not only in official league matches.


    but also in leaguepetitions and regr BattleNet games taking ce.


    As the league went on, even if the official league matches went poorly, previous points earned could leave a team still ranking high.


    Thest time they yed Exploration, humanity huddled at the bottom,


    eventually wiped out by elves or the Dragon Race.


    But this time around, humanity managed to sustain a top position before being suddenly raided and defeated by the elves.


    Coordinating guilds properly in three days might be challenging.


    In his past life, this was when humanity suffered three consecutive losses, sinking to the bottom ranks, leaving a dire mood.


    Guilds from various countries fiercely shed to gain benefits in the leaguepetition.


    This time, though, the circumstances had unfolded much more favorably than before.


    Uncle, Lee Hayeon is asking you toe to the guild.


    Lee Hayeon? For the leaguepetition?


    Yeah. Theres an issue with the lineup.


    For this leaguepetition, 25 yers could be fielded from the Daegi guild.


    However, most of the Daegi guild members were on loan, so traffic control was necessary to determine the lineup.


    Alright, Ill go.


    * * *


    In the Daegi guilds master room.


    Boss, its been a while since west met!


    Indeed.


    Lee Hayeon greeted Seong Jihan with a smile.


    Ive been wanting to thank you in person, Boss. Youve been so busy that its been hard to catch a glimpse of you.


    Thank you? What did I do?


    You became 1st in the ranking!


    And why is that?


    Seong Jihan looked puzzled, prompting Hayeon to smile.


    It was because of my Gift Nurturing growth condition. It requires one of the guild members to be 1st in the ranking.


    Oh right.


    Hehe. Didnt you feel the effect? I enhanced the experience point buff significantly.


    Now that you mention it, I did feel like I was leveling up faster.


    Seong Jihan recalled the general games he yed over the past few days.


    With 2-3 levels gained after each game, he thought it was just because he belonged to Space 4.


    So there was an experience boost as well.


    No wonder the growth rate was so rapid. Currently, in mid-April, his level was 291. At this rate, he could reach level 300 by the end of the month and challenge the Master League promotion for the first time in human history.


    What exactly are the effects of SSS-grade nurturing?


    Well, first, it allows for the enhancement of the nurturing buff Supercharge for one yer. Additionally, it increases the probability of grade advancement for Gifts.


    Wow. Even for Gifts?


    Yes. And it also enhances the effects of existing buffs.


    As Lee Hayeon spoke, her eyes sparkled.


    Its said that if you raise a Master of the Stars, the nurturing effect will be even stronger It means the constetion, right?


    If its the Master of the Stars, then yes, I suppose so.


    ExactlyBoss. Youll keep receiving my buff, right? We need to keep winning together!


    Of course. Such buffs are always wee.


    The SSS-grade nurturing buff, which showed potential for further growth even after reaching the highest grade, made Seong Jihan think that appointing Lee Hayeon as guild master was a masterstroke.


    Thus, the meeting began on a warm note.


    Firstly, Boss. Heres the guild operation report for your review.


    Before getting started, Lee Hayeon handed Seong Jihan a thick file.


    Youve handled it well.


    He returned the report to her without looking at it.


    You really have no interest in guild management. Wont you at least skim through it? What if I embezzled funds?


    Embezzlement? Feel free to take it all. As long as you stay as guild master.


    After selling the invitation to the Pleasure Pce from the Subus Queen and being freed from GP constraints, Seong Jihan cared more about Lee Hayeons nurturing buff than the ie from the Daegi guild.


    Ah, how could I do that?


    You really can take it.


    Having you as our boss brings glory to our Daegi guild, like todays matter.


    Swoosh!


    Lee Hayeon prompted a new window on her monitor.


    With the title [Request for Lineup Composition of Daegi Guild], names of world-renowned yers began to roll out.


    Names from 2nd ranked Oliver from the United States all the way to the top 100 were listed.


    What is this?


    These are the names of people who want to participate in the leaguepetition as part of our Daegi guild. Every single person from world ranks 2 to 100 has requested to join the Daegi guild.


    Theyre notpeting under their own guilds?


    Seong Jihan repeated incredulously.


    He thought there was a lineup issue with the loaned yers wanting to return to their own guilds topete.


    However, aftering down and hearing it, not only those on loan, even other yers were all vying to get into the Daegi guild.


    When I spoke with the other guild authoritiesst time everyone unanimously agreed that our guild should be the First Guild.


    The First Guild.


    In this Exploration, all participating races had to designate a First Guild. The members of the First Guild received a significant boost called the First Pioneer buffpared to other guild members. However, if all members of the First Guild died, there was an immediate loss penalty in the leaguepetition.


    The First Guild? American First or The Peoples Association didnt want it?


    Everyone willingly conceded it to us.


    More like thedy here made them yield. If they didnt want topromise on their positions in the guild, theyd better support quietly.


    Oh my, Gayeong. Someone might think I threatened them. Isnt it natural for our Daegi guild, housing the worlds number 1 and future Constetion Candidate, to lead the First Guild, right? I just logically persuaded them.


    Lee Hayeon had neatly set the stage.


    With a grin, Seong Jihan quietly nodded.


    I was already going to obtain it, but you sorted things out beforehand. Well done, Hayeon.


    Hehe. No worries~ So what shall we do with this list?


    For the other 19 guildspeting, lets choose one person from each.


    One person each, not going by the ranking?


    Yes. With the First Pioneer buff, it seems better for yers with this to lead their respective guilds.


    The details about the First Pioneer buff, provided by BattleNet beforehand, only mentioned that the members of the First Guild would be significantly strengthenedpared to ordinary guild members. Lee Hayeons eyes twinkled with interest as Seong Jihan spoke with a peculiar certainty about it.


    Boss is this another one of your premonition dreams?


    Its just spection.


    Hmm~ Any chance I appeared in your premonition dreams? Now that I think about it, you were quite convinced and recruited me because of the Nurturing Gift that I gave up on.


    Im curious too.


    Not only Hayeon but even Lim Gayeong standing behind showed a face full of curiosity as they questioned Seong Jihan.


    Following the recent unveiling of the hidden bonus, Seong Jihans supposed ability to see the future had be an epted truth.


    I only know bad endings about them.


    Seong Jihan smiled wryly.


    Lim Gayeong died by the hands of the Sword King.


    Lee Hayeon lived as a gambling addict, her face charred.


    But that future was no longer usible.


    The Sword King had returned to Korea.


    Hayeon had given up gambling and shared her gift abilities worldwide.


    He replied lightheartedly.


    Well Hayeon, dont gamble.


    I quit a long time ago!


    Gayeong, make sure you have plenty of GP.


    GP Is that so?


    Yes. So you can resurrect anytime in BattleNet. Plenty of it.


    Did I die in the future?


    Knowing Seong Jihans uracy, Lim Gayeong asked with a shaking voice, unlike her usual self.


    Nope. Just, be cautious.


    Exiting the guild masters room, Seong Jihan left thedies with serious expressions.


    Miss. Please advance my sry.


    Alright. Ill give you ten years worth.


    With a hurry, Lee Hayeon immediately transferred the GP right there.


    Though Seong Jihan spoke lightly, both of them took it very seriously.


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    Three dayster.


    [The leaguepetition, Exploration, begins.]


    [Humanitys First Guild is the Daegi Guild.]


    sh!


    Members of the First Guild, the Daegi Guild, were summoned first.


    Followed by members from the remaining 19 guilds.


    Is this the to explore?


    Is this a desert? It looks deste. What are we supposed to do here?


    As yers chatted among themselves and looked around, a message appeared to them.


    [Explore the, establish a colony, and controlpeting races!]


    [Races withpleted colonies will receive continuous rewards based on colonypletion.]


    A colony?


    They dont clearly tell us what rewards theyll give.


    Still, they might give us good rewards by the time of thepetition, right?


    While ordinary yers saw only two lines in the message,


    [Epic Quest]


    [Completely settle the colony and ascend to the Hall of Fame.]


    -Reward: Absorption and enhancement of the abilities of the constetion


    If its the abilities of the constetions Does that mean Martial Soul?


    Seong Jihan was met with an epic quest and a surprisingly amazing reward.


    If it meant enhancing Martial Soul, this quest was imperative toplete.


    [Would you like to check the Hall of Fame?]


    Yes.


    As the Hall of Fame window appeared, a list of up to 100 names appeared.


    Just need to be within the top 100.


    Since he wouldnt recognize the names anyway,


    Seong Jihan was only checking the scores behind the list when he widened his eyes at the name in the 100th ce.


    [100th  Artemus]


    It was a familiar name to him.


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