23 Level Leaderboard (1/2)

”N-no way!? I really am unlucky today?!?!” I stuttered while staring at my inventory. ”I-I just got all that gold and now it's all gone again…..well at least it's better than dropping irreplaceable gear.”

I was currently standing in a deserted alleyway in town. Just to note, it was also very close to the respawn point I had just come from!

Tyrant was way too strong, I couldn't even resist before he easily broke my neck.

I think I might suffer from trauma. I'm shivering just thinking about it.

The good news is that they didn't have anyone waiting to ambush me at spawn! They probably didn't expect to run into me, but the bright light must have attracted them to my spot.

”Hah…...what a pain…..especially since dying brings you down a level too.” I despairingly muttered to myself while checking my stats again. ”Well, I guess I'll check the leaderboards now. It's a good thing I didn't die with all those PK points on me, two hours in prison sounds like hell.”

Flipping up my beloved hood, I strolled towards the Record Hall. I'm pretty sure that Eugene is too busy running his new guild to deal with when I saw him on the rooftops.

But man…..when did we have so many guilds in this town? Crouching Tiger, Union of Shadows, Gemstone, Dragon's Might, Wings of Freedom, Mizanco…...isn't this really abnormal? And uh, I'm acquainted with someone important from every single one. That's scary.

Oh! I almost forgot to turn in my hidden quest, I also completely forgot that I'm also technically a soldier of this place.

Alright, change of plans, I'll go see my mentor and then go to the Record Hall. It's on the way there anyway.

”Oh, so you've finally tasted death? It must have been someone incredible.”

Wow, master, you have sharp eyes.

”Yes, sir. Unfortunately, I ran into an incredibly strong expert that killed me on sight, sir.”

”That's a shame, looks like I need to train you more! Dying has also weakened you. Although you've done your mission, I will need you to get stronger before I trust you with the next one. Come back to me once you've reached level ten!”

…

I'm getting depressed.

[Hidden Quest Updated - On Pause - Unlock next section at level 10]

I'm crying you know?! Today seems to be my unlucky day.

”Of course, sir. I will try my hardest to meet your expectations, sir!” I shouted while managing to keep up my poker face.

I'm still crying though.

But after seeing Tyrant beat me up so easily I realized that level and stats aren't the only things important. His technique and skills were absolutely absurd.

I'll make sure to get my revenge. Although I'm still weak, I'll get back at him one day. And then I'll take back the 52 gold I lost! I'm a girl that holds grudges.

Yosh, I'm getting all pumped up now. Let's go check out the Record Hall!

…

…

…

I-I see that I'm still first on the leaderboard? Many people have their levels hidden so I can't tell, but they are at least level five. Even though the level difference between Tyrant and I was so large, I was still only reduced to his punching bag.

I have no more tears, but my pride is fading…..

So far, the level leaderboard isn't stabilized since everyone is around the same. It currently looks like this.

Level Leaderboard:

Lynx - Hidden

Asterios - Hidden

Beryl - Hidden

Yamada - Hidden

True Hero - 5