[Guild tab has been activated.]
[Seokyoung Guild: S-Rank
Guild Subspace / Guild Chat Window / Guild Member Location Tracking]
[Dungeon tab has been activated.]
[Homyeongsan Dungeon
Monster Encyclopedia / Map]
[Once you clear the dungeon, modifications and records will be possible. You can also access them externally using shop items.]
[The interface now displays experience points, health, and mana status.]
[Experience points are being recalculated.]
[···Gaia System update complete.]
[Gaia welcomes you.]
[You can now receive messages from the guardian gods who watch over you.]
[The God of Death is pleased with your dungeon entry.]
[The God of Death has been waiting for you for a long time.]
[The God of Life is concerned about your dungeon entry.]
[Check your total health and mana in the status category.]
[Purchase necessary items and skills with experience points in the shop category.]
Yoon Seo blinked at the flood of notification logs. He had heard the news and rumors about the system windows becoming more detailed, but seeing them firsthand was astonishing.
For a while now, whenever he used
[Health 3111/8101]
[Mana 9046/9999]
Seeing exact numerical values displayed was fascinating. In the past, he had relied solely on his condition and intuition.
[The God of Death claps upon confirming that your abnormal status remains unchanged.]
[The God of Life is deeply troubled upon seeing your abnormal status.]
Even the gods' revelations had become clearer.
Ten years ago, he could also receive messages from his guardian gods upon entering a dungeon. Now, messages and revelations were used interchangeably, but back then, they were only called revelations.
Instead of notifications conveniently popping up with a ding, ding sound like now, revelations had appeared in prophetic dreams when he lost consciousness or fell asleep. Most of the time, he would remember hearing something but forget it upon waking, and even when he recalled them, the messages were vague and foggy, like being shrouded in mist.
[The God of Life gifts you the item 'Dungeon Tab User Manual' to aid you on your first dungeon entry in ten years.]
[The God of Life adds that it was specially prepared just for you.]
Ding! With the sound, the user manual was added to Yoon Seo's inventory.
'The God of Life used to help me in various ways before, too.'
Compared to other awakened individuals, Yoon Seo had received an unusual number of revelations.
He had four guardian gods in total. From Gaia, he had only received a single revelation when he first obtained his Gaia Skill. The God of Death, on the other hand, would always send messages expressing joy whenever Yoon Seo was on the brink of death. As for the third god, their presence was so minimal that he wasn't even sure they were watching. Only the God of Life had diligently looked after him, showering him with skills. The majority of Yoon Seo's skills had been gifts from the God of Life.
Receiving a concerned message and a gift upon entering a dungeon for the first time in ten years filled Yoon Seo with an inexplicable sense of gratitude.
"Hunter Yoon Seo and Hunter Kim Jinhae, since this is your first time in a dungeon, you must be overwhelmed by the influx of messages. You've probably received a first dungeon entry gift as well, so keep it safe and read the 'Dungeon Tab User Manual' first. It should have automatically been added to your inventory."
"…Automatically?"
"Yes, items are automatically generated upon dungeon entry."
"..."
Yoon Seo stared silently at the system's notification log.
[The God of Life avoids your gaze.]
It seemed that he had romanticized the past. This god was the type to make a big deal out of giving out basic items.
Yoon Seo let out a short breath in disbelief and skimmed through the user manual.
The map would be completed automatically as the exploration progressed, and the locations of discovered monster corpses, herbs, and ores could be marked on the map as well.
Rather than appreciating the system designed for awakened ones' convenience, Yoon Seo felt bitter.
If only this system had existed back then. It was a useless thought, but he couldn't help it.
"Hunter Kwon Jihan, please take care of the guild stone."
When the manager called Kwon Jihan, he waved his hand with a look of annoyance.
[Guild Stone Installation: -10,000,000]
[Current Guild Experience: 10,128,241,000]
With a heavy thud, a pointed stone tower with a silver sheen was erected before him, and a new option, [Move to Guild Stone], was added to Yoon Seo's guild tab.
"Hunter Yoon Seo, please put a shield around the guild stone. It needs to be maintained until the dungeon is cleared, so let's say about 50 hours to be safe."
"Understood."
[The
As he followed the instructions, Yoon Seo carefully examined the stone tower.
It was his first time seeing a guild stone.
If it allowed teleportation via [Move to Guild Stone], did that mean one could return here anytime, from anywhere?
A quiet chuckle sounded beside him. When Yoon Seo turned his head, Park Soobin smiled at him.
"Why are you glaring at the guild stone like that? Is it fascinating?"
"It's my first time seeing one. If I select [Move to Guild Stone], does that mean I can come here at any time, from anywhere?"
"That's right. It consumes an enormous amount of guild experience, but it's a lifesaving skill in dire situations. It must be installed within ten minutes of dungeon entry, so it's usually set up immediately upon arrival. The area around it is made the safest zone. It's not a skill that most guilds have. The Guild of Leaves definitely didn't have one."
"How much experience does it consume?"
"I heard someone used it three years ago, and 5 billion experience vanished. The Seokyoung Guild currently has just over 10 billion experience, meaning we could save two people with it. Oh, but only one person can use it per dungeon."
"I see. Thank you for explaining."
Yoon Seo looked down at the stone tower.
It could save people.
The enormous amount of experience the guild had accumulated over ten years would be consumed, but it could save lives.
'Ah…'
Aah….
That thought kept creeping in. If only such a skill had existed back then. If only it had existed then….
Troubled by these futile thoughts, Yoon Seo bit down hard on the soft flesh inside his mouth.
['Kwon Jihan' has activated the
[You have entered the realm of Pluto, the King of Underworld.]
[This has no effect on you.]
Meanwhile, Kwon Jihan had used that skill again.
Yoon Seo decided that once they left the dungeon, he would ask Tae Jaesik about
Though, whether Kwon Jihan had explained it to that loose-lipped man was uncertain.
"We will divide into three groups. Group 1 consists of Hunter Kwon Jihan and us. Group 2 includes Amhyang, Namgung Simhae, Hwashim, and Lazbin. Group 3 consists of Hellfire, Yoon Seo, Kim Jinhae, and Paige. Group 2 will move towards 10 o'clock, and Group 3 will head towards 2 o'clock while handling the monsters. According to our wave analysis, these areas don't have a high monster density, but please stay alert at all times. If you find the boss or encounter any issues, contact us through the guild chat. For hunters who are entering the dungeon for the first time, your group members will explain things to you. Potions and mounts are available in the guild subspace."
[Guild Subspace Use: -10,000]
[Current Guild Experience: 10,128,231,000]
As soon as the instructions were given, a black sedan appeared beside them. Kwon Jihan, who had taken it out from the subspace, got into the back seat. Yoon Seo was startled but held back his exclamation.
Even something this big can fit in the subspace…
Beside him, Kim Jinhae also gaped in surprise.
For Group 2, Park Soobin retrieved a car as well. Before leaving, Park Soobin exchanged a brief nod with Yoon Seo and then moved on. Before they disappeared from view, Yoon Seo reinforced the
"Hah, looks like I'll be doing all the work myself."
In Group 3, the only hunter with powerful attack skills was Hong Euiyoon. Despite his grumbling tone, his smiling face made it clear that he was quite pleased with the team composition. He was eager to showcase his skills, and Yoon Seo genuinely wished him success.
However, Group 1's composition was a bit concerning. Since they had civilians to protect, it made sense for them to stay with Kwon Jihan, but forming a separate team like that seemed suspicious.
'Kwon Jihan probably has stealth skills.
He might be secretly tailing them using an undetectable stealth skill.
Whether Kwon Jihan followed them or not, Yoon Seo was determined to hold back as much as possible. However, if someone was watching, he might unconsciously end up displaying his full skills.
"We should take a car too."
Hong Euiyoon retrieved a vehicle from the guild subspace and whistled.
"As expected, Seokyoung's guild subspace is huge. We only had motorcycles at best. I'll drive."
"No objections."
Lee Jungin responded with a bright smile. Hong Euiyoon took the driver's seat, Lee Jungin sat in the front passenger seat, while Yoon Seo and Kim Jinhae got into the back.
"We shouldn't just wander around aimlessly. Does anyone have a monster tracking skill?"
"I do."
Kim Jinhae, looking slightly nervous, responded.
There were multiple instances when the Gaia System would notify someone about another person's skill usage, when the skill was used against them or when they had a skill detection item. In Yoon Seo's case, he had a skill that informed him whenever an awakened individual nearby used a skill. He didn't use it often, but since they were in a dungeon, he activated it.
[The
Immediately, a message appeared before his eyes.
['Kim Jinhae' has activated the