Chapter 60 (1/2)
There was the familiar bell sound as someone opened the door of ‘New World Capsule Room.’
Flowing hair. Milky skin. Delicate features. The person who looked like a celebrity was Choi Mido. “Hello, Ahjussi.”
“Oh, it’s Mido. It’s been a while. What happened?” He was the owner of the New World Capsule Room, Kim Seongchul.
“I’ve been a bit busy due to school assignments. It was a group assignment so I couldn’t miss it.”
“Haha, I see. I thought I had lost my regular customer.”
“Ahjussi, you’re too much. Hoho.”
“Are you paying later as usual?”
“Ah, I’m sorry. I forgot my wallet today and don’t have my usual card with me. I’ll pay first since I received pocket money.”
The capsule room was expensive. It was natural since each capsule cost 5 million won and there was a maintenance cost of 100,000 won per capsule every month.
‘Even so, there is no need to worry about money.’
She was born into a wealthy family and barely had to pay for tuition since she entered university. It was because she was a pretty popular creator in Arkstar. She was a student of Korea University, called the most prestigious in South Korea, and her department was the virtual reality department. She had started as a creator of Arkstar to make pocket money and now it was enough to pay the tuition for a semester.
“It has been a month.”
Mido opened the door in a familiar manner and entered the capsule. She pressed the start button and heard the sound of the door closing.
[Welcome to the world of Arkstar.]
She blinked and a familiar place appeared. This was the trading city of Fortren. Matching its name, the surroundings were filled with the noisy cries of people.
“I’m going to Windia!”
“There are now two spots left!”
“Any long distance damage dealers?”
‘As expected, they already know about Windia.’
It wasn’t anything new. This was home to the largest number of merchant users and it was natural for rumors to spread quickly. She approached the man who shouted that there were two spots left. “Can I join the party?”
“Ah, yes, what class... huh?” It wasn’t surprising. Men were always stunned by her appearance when she traded items or formed parties. Just like now. “Ah, yes. That... it doesn’t matter what class you have. Join the party!”
‘Men...’
It was a bit annoying but it couldn’t be helped. Was it a sin to be born beautiful? Rather, she had to thank her parents.
[The user ‘Darrell’ has sent a party application.]
She pressed the approval button and the party window opened. Her level was 151 while the others were in their 80s and 90s. Darrell spoke in a startled manner, “Your level is higher than I thought. By the way, this class...?”
“I’m a painter.”
Her class was a painter. In fact, her choice of class was due to the foolishness of her unfulfilled dreams. She was originally interested in art and tried to study it at university, but had to give up due to a lack of painting skills. It remained as a hobby but she became a painter here in Arkstar because she wanted to dream again. Of course, people still didn’t seem to understand her paintings.
‘I came here to sell my paintings but no one bought them...’
“I see. I look forward to working with you.”
“Yes, I’m looking forward to it.”
She could see Darrell exchanging whispers with someone. It was obvious what they were talking about. They were asking him why he accepted a production class as a party member. The woman talking to Darrell approached Mido. “It is nice to meet you. I’m Tina.”
“My name is Mido.”
“I’m sorry, this is the first time I’ve been in a party with a painter. Can you should what type of abilities you have?”
Tina requested in a sarcastic tone. Mido was accustomed to it since she had gone through it more than once or twice. “I have this ability.”
She pulled out a brush and palette from her inventory. Then she started drawing in the air. People looked on in a strange manner. It was a painter’s vision skill she managed to learn a month ago in Atia, city of art. Her class was ‘Body Painter.’
“Body Painting!”
The party members were fl.u.s.tered when paintings were suddenly carved onto their bodies. Then they noticed that their movement speed had increased and couldn’t hide their surprise.
“I can improve the power of the party members like this.”
“I-I see. I'm glad. I wasn’t sure if you would be helpful...”
“I think so.”
She smiled and Tina’s face turned red. At this moment, someone came up to her with a smile. His name was ‘Deadeye.’ He wondered, “Based on your name, you’re South Korean?”
“Oh, are you also Korean?”
“Yes, my name is Cha Jincheol.”
“I see. It is nice to meet you. I’m Mido.”
They exchanged greetings and Darrell shouted, “Our party will now set off for Windia! I’m afraid we’ll be late if we delay any longer. As you know, our goal is...”
“Hey! Just quickly depart. Stupid!” Tina spoke nervously.
“Cough, we’re now departing!”
The road to Windia was full of monsters. They passed through Wolf Plains and as the name implied, there were many wolf monsters. Fortunately, there were no wolves living in groups because villages hadn’t formed here. Mido buffed the party by using body painting. It was a class she obtained with the help of her seniors and she was glad to be helpful.
Just then, a wolf rushed in.
”Where are you going?”
An arrow flew from behind and pierced the werewolf’s head.
“Are you okay, Mido?”
“Thank you, Jincheol oppa.”
She quickly became friendly with Cha Jincheol. He was an archer and when she asked why he chose this class, he said that his job in real life required the frequent use of his eyes, so it was well suited to his aptitude.
‘I love painting but why don’t people buy my paintings?’
She didn’t know why but Mido decided to think it was just a lack of effort. In any case, they passed through the Wolf Plains and suddenly neared Windia. Then the surroundings became noisy.
“Camera team! Is the recording going well?”
“Yes! It’s going well!”
“Yes, we will reach Windia so be on standby!”