Chapter 121: Dance with the Moonlight (3)

In the video section of the

MID Online

community, there was a very useful system.

-Has Unknown finally made a statement about the Aosa incident?

└ Well, judging by the title, it looks like it's just a new release

└ A new release at this point... Is he generous or just foolish...

└ We'll know once we watch it. Let's focus, everyone.

It was the chat system. It allowed users to share their opinions in real-time while watching videos.

Unfortunately, the negative side of this good system was highlighted today.

-Ahahahaha All those who talked about the dragon armor are now silent!

-It's Unknown!

-It's really Unknown!

-This can't be! I clearly heard from my brother! He said the dragon armor guy defeated Aosa!

└ Hey, didn't anyone teach you not to type recklessly if you're not sure? Bring a hammer!

A keyboard battle had resumed right in the chat window of the video.

Of course, it was understandable, as those who claimed Unknown had defeated Aosa had been openly ignored.

-Wow. Unknown looks so cool making his entrance!

-This is another Michael Reynold production? This guy is truly amazing.

-Last time, Michael handled all the editing and production, so it’s probably the same this time.

The video started with a gentle piano melody, and Unknown, wearing the Armor of the Undead, appeared in the dark city.

Then, a powerful font filled the center of the screen with the title.

-Dance with the Moonlight. It fits the video.

-The vibes of the intro are insane.

-I’m convinced. The future of the film industry is dark.

The video had such an overwhelming atmosphere that it made people worry about the future of the film industry!

Fans of Unknown eagerly anticipated what amazing performance he would show this time.

However, five minutes later, the mood in the chat shifted.

-LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL

-Hello? Is this 911? There's a player here knocked out by a boss monster. Please send an ambulance.

-As expected. It never made sense for a rookie like Unknown to defeat Aosa.

-Unknown’s dark past is now recorded.

-Socrates watched this video and said, "Know thyself."

-Where did all the fans praising Unknown go?

Criticism and mockery poured onto Unknown!

His fans were furious, but they had no rebuttal. Their hero had already been defeated by Aosa, so what more could they say?

Of course, there were some who raised appropriate questions.

-But something’s off. Why would Unknown upload a video of himself getting beaten? Could it be...

└ Here we go again with the scenarios. He probably uploaded it because he appeared briefly at the start.

└ No, I'm telling you. The sword that the dragon armor player is using... it's the same one Unknown used when he defeated the Orc Lord.

└ Buddy, don’t you smell something burning? It’s your wishful thinking circuits overheating.

However, such clashes of opinion were short-lived.

As time passed, the viewers who had been biting at each other, gradually forgot everything and became more engrossed in the video. This was because the battle of the player in dragon armor was exhilarating.

Even the scenes that seemed rough at first glance were skillfully brought to life thanks to Michael’s expert touch.

-He really does fight well...

-Hmph. Not as good as Unknown, but he's pretty good.

└ Are your eyes okay? Anyone can see he's fighting much better than Unknown.

-Even his sword swings are sexy. My dear heart, please calm down.

Even the fans who claimed to be devoted to Unknown felt their loyalty waver a bit! The sword fight between the two figures under the moonlight was that beautiful.

-The first movement of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata is always the best.

└ It's a piece that stirs the soul.

└ It perfectly matches the atmosphere of the video. It seems to reflect the lonely heart of a man protecting the city.

It was a legendary piece of music combined with a splendid battle!

Moreover, Unknown’s new video was novel. That was the key point that instantly captivated the viewers.

-Never thought I’d see a raid in the middle of a city.

└ This kind of event doesn't happen often.

└ If anyone tries to imitate this and fight in a city, they’d probably get arrested right away.

It was a novelty never seen before! This was the hallmark of Unknown, a tradition carried on from his very first video.

However, as Aosa’s HP dropped below 20%, people began to feel a bit bored.

-Hmm. It's certainly interesting and new, but...

-It's getting a bit tedious after all this sword fighting.

-Do you think the remaining fifteen minutes will just be more sword fighting?

└ If that’s the case, it'd be really disappointing.

However, Michael was a professional in video editing. And among professionals, he was known as a genius.

Of course, he knew exactly where viewers would start to feel bored.

Rumble!

The building where the two figures were standing suddenly collapsed. Even amidst the collapse, the player in the dragon armor landed critical hits!

-He's attacking even in that situation?

-It looks easy, but that's really hard. I once slipped off a cliff in the Hilltan Mountains, and it was so terrifying I could only close my eyes.

-There's a limit to how much courage or nerve you can develop later. That has to be innate.

The next moment, Aosa's size grew enormous, and the second phase began.

At the same time, the serene first movement of Moonlight Sonata ended, skipping the second movement and moving straight to the third.

Boom, boom, crash!

The majesty of the player in the dragon armor narrowly avoiding Aosa's fierce pursuit was astounding!

Finally, when he stepped on the debris of the clock tower and walked through the air to dodge attacks, the chat window became flooded, making it impossible to read any messages.

-Jesus! This is insane! How is that a real player?

└ Seriously, it doesn’t seem human. Maybe a super A.I. like... what was it, AlphaGo from back in the day

-I need to change my underwear first.

└ When watching videos uploaded by Unknown, it’s customary to prepare five pairs of underwear in advance.

The effect of the chat window was evident as hundreds of lines of messages poured in with every blink. While the general viewers flooded the chat with praise, the more experienced players started a discussion.

-Holy Chains? That's a Rare skill.

└ Rare-grade, but it's so scarce that its price outdoes most Unique skill books.

└ Using that means he’s definitely a Paladin. No way he’s a Cleric.

Some viewers maintained their composure and thoroughly analyzed the player in dragon armor. However, their calmness didn’t last long.

-He’s using Spring of Restoration like that?!

-How could he come up with such a method in that situation...? What kind of crisis management skill is that?

-He’s using the enemy’s overwhelming size against it. Genius.

It was a clever combat method that even amazed the experts!

But that wasn’t all.

The next moment, a technique that took their breath away was revealed through the video.

-If my eyes aren’t deceiving me, that’s definitely double casting, right?

└ Huh? It really is. He used it so naturally that I didn’t even notice.

-A Paladin, not a Wizard, using double casting? What a waste of talent;;

-I’m a Warrior, so I don’t really know, but can you normally use double casting while moving like that? If it’s true, shouldn’t the developers nerf it?

└ Nerf it? Less than one hundred people in the entire world can probably do both.

└ One hundred? Even that’s generous. I’d say more like thirty.

A Paladin using double casting was shocking enough, but he went further, showing moving casting, a technique reserved for top-class Wizards!

As Aosa fell, the chat window was flooded with applause emoticons.

-It’s less than a forty-minute video, but I feel exhausted. How focused was I?

└ It’s not enough for me. I’m going for a second round.

-I’m gonna donate with the secret funds I’ve hidden from my wife.

-Jesus, take my money! Thanks for making such an amazing video.

└ Though Unknown only appeared for five minutes (lol)

Unknown continued to be mocked until the end!

However, just as many viewers were about to hit the ESC button at the end of the video, a surprise message from Michael Reynold appeared.

[Unknown's gear changed as he leveled up. Thanks for always providing great videos.]

It went without saying that the impact of his message was enormous. It was like the shock of discovering that Santa Claus was actually your dad!

The frozen chat window slowly started to regain its function.

-Um... so that dragon armor was actually Unknown? Not the punching bag from the beginning?

-I don't get it... So, does that mean that the dragon armor guy, no, Unknown, really did take down Aosa?

└ Yeah. So what happens to the people who made bets?

└ I guess both sides won, right? Unknown took down Aosa, and the dragon armor guy took down Aosa, too.

└ If the two were the same person from the start, then there was no reason to fight.

└ Then why did they even fight in the first place?

When countless players who had lost their reason for fighting fell into a collective panic, one person who had maintained a neutral stance spoke up.

-Do idiots need a reason to argue?

That was a real fact.

***

Seol Eun-Yeong's pretty face had been frowning a lot lately, and today, a deep sigh even escaped her cherry-like lips.

"

Sigh

, I can’t believe that guy back then was Unknown."

Sitting in the chair of the guild's office, she stared blankly at the ceiling.

I never imagined he would grow this fast. How is that even possible?

The first time she saw his video was the Orc Lord raid video. Boyd had shown it to her, suggesting they recruit him, and she had strictly refused.

I thought he had his limits, that he was just a flash in the pan. But...

He had turned her expectations upside down as if mocking her. Having raided Aosa alone, his worth was now beyond measure.

He literally became someone whose worth is comparable to that of top sports stars.

As she struggled to hide her conflicted feelings about missing her chance, her office door swung open. It was none other than Boyd who entered.

"

Hehehe

."

"Annoying jerk. Get lost."

Despite Seol Eun-Yeong's bitter remark, Boyd approached her with a foolish grin.

"Judging by that expression, you’ve watched the video, haven’t you?"

Seol Eun-Yeong stayed silent.

"Don’t you get wrinkles in real life too after always frowning like that? It's a waste considering all the expensive treatments you get."

"Are you looking for a fight?"

"No way. You're regretting not listening to me, and you're acting like you’re not again." With the broad smile of a winner, Boyd sat comfortably on the office sofa and asked, "So, what are you going to do now?"

It was obvious what he was asking about. He was inquiring about what to do with Unknown.

Suppressing her boiling emotions, Seol Eun-Yeong slowly said, "...Recruit him."

Clap!

Boyd clapped his hands as if he had been waiting for this moment and said, "As you know, it won't be easy."

"We'll offer him the best treatment in the industry..."

Her confident tone faded as she recalled that she had made an offer to recruit him just a few hours ago, and the result had been a complete rejection.

"You can tell just by looking, right? Money alone won't bring him over."

"Then what? How do we get him?"

"First, you have to get close to him. Men, you know? They're all about loyalty! Live and die by it. If the heart follows, the body will too." Boyd put on a confident expression, patting his chest, "As you know, my social skills are top-notch."

"Oh, you mean that annoying level of sociability that sometimes makes me want to kill you?"

"

Hahaha

, what a joke."

"I'm not joking."

Reading the sincerity in her cold expression, Boyd awkwardly cleared his throat and slowly stood up from the sofa.

"A-anyway, I'll think of a way to bring Unknown over."

"...I’m counting on you."

"As you wish."

As Boyd left the office, Seol Eun-Yeong pondered his words.

First, get close to him?

She thought about the method for a moment, then immediately sent thirty million won to Unknown's donation account.

"This should make us a little closer."

With that, she felt slightly more at ease.

Although she was skilled at managing people, she wasn’t very skilled at making friends.