Chapter 22: Jo Joong Sik (1)
Jo Joong-sik was a big shot in Seouls underworld, known far and wide. At just 31 years old, he had already climbed his way up to the top of the gangster hierarchy, which was a pretty big deal in a city as competitive as Seoul.
I guess I was just born to be a gangster, Joong-sik thought to himself. He had all the qualities necessary to thrive in this world the right upbringing, the physical ability, the street smarts, the fighting skills, and the courage to do what it took. Without those qualities, he wouldnt have been able to make a name for himself in the city.
But now, he found himself in a strange new world, dragged here without warning. Why the hell did I end up in this dump? he muttered under his breath. Hed been attending a rival gangs funeral when he was kidnapped and brought to this place.
I even made the stupid nickname Documentary Life, but what good did that do?
He cursed and swore, but it was all in vain. All he could do was survive by defeating the green monsters that inhabited this strange world.
Although it was a struggle for survival, Joong-sik found himself adapting surprisingly well. He even managed to clear the first round with ease, earning the second place in his district.
Ive still got it, he thought to himself, as he took down goblins left and right. He had the [Insight Rune] to thank for that a powerful tool that allowed him to anticipate his opponents moves.
But second place just wasnt good enough for Joong-sik. He wanted to know who was in first place, and why they had managed to slaughter a hundred goblins in just ten minutes. It was a humbling experience for Joong-sik, who had struggled for over twenty-three minutes to survive.
Whos in first place? Black Scythe? he muttered, recalling the nickname of the man who had slaughtered the goblins without breaking a sweat.
He must be a special forces soldier or something, he grumbled to himself, frustrated at being beaten by someone he didnt even know.
Joong-sik couldnt help but focus his attention on Black Scythe, hoping to defeat him in the next round and become the top-ranked player.
When the quest for the second round was announced, Joong-sik was disappointed to learn that it involved selecting a district representative and engaging in a three-hour discussion with a bunch of less capable players. It was a waste of time, in his opinion.