Conquering the Daily Dungeon (1)
"So basically."
Baek Ajin crossed her arms, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.
"You were actually a pretty famous hardcore gamer before the accident, and you were the main reason that low-tier dungeon record got broken, right?"
"Yeah."
"And Yoo Jia— you met her while going back and forth to headquarters during that process?"
"Right."
Baek Jinwoo didn't explain everything to his sister. He only told her what had already been shared with headquarters.
Was it because he didn't trust her?
No. It wasn't that.
He owed his family a great deal. His mom, his dad, Baek Ajin.
Even when he lost consciousness after the accident, they gave up parts of their own lives to take responsibility for him to the very end.
How could he not trust a sister like that?
It was just that there was always a "what if".
What if he revealed he was God Ji-nu and she casually told her friends?
Words were the scariest thing.
Baek Jinwoo didn't want to create unnecessary variables. It's all for the family's safety.
Public security in present-day South Korea was a mess.
Gangs ran wild, and the government was too weak to fully control them.
When someone as low-level as Park Changseok was being called the Yaksha of headquarters, that said it all.
In that kind of environment, becoming the center of global attention?
Absolutely not.
If he was going to reveal anything, it would be after he became stronger— and after he secured his family's safety.
He already had a clever plan in mind for that. He would explain it later.
"But, Oppa."
"Yeah?"
"Didn't you used to be obsessed with some mobile game and play it for a long time? Is it that one?"
"…Huh?"
Baek Jinwoo stiffened slightly.
"No, no, that was a different game."
Hey now!
If that got exposed, he'd basically be admitting he was a total veteran grinder.
Come to think of it, his dad and his sister…they both knew he'd been secretly gaming?
Well.
It would've been stranger if they hadn't known. He'd been that immersed.
That level of obsession was how he'd earned the grand title of One Heaven, Five Emperors.
"I played for about a year. Toward the end."
"Wow. A whole year?!"
Baek Ajin's mouth had been hanging open this whole time.
"That's insane. That's seriously amazing."
She was a player too. She knew the basics of gamer culture.
There was even a separate "Gamer Track" in the recruitment process for major guilds. That alone said enough.
"I was going to tell you too. And about that Shadow Elf."
"Huh?"
"If you're going to keep raising it, get a Shadow Wolf and use them together. Their synergy's great. Right now you're not even getting 10% of its original efficiency."
"…Shadow Wolf?"
Baek Ajin tilted her head.
Was that even a thing?
"You might not know. It's B-rank."
Her eyes widened.
Was he joking?
A B-rank summon averaged over 200 million won.
She quietly pulled out her phone and checked the Market.
The price was 500 million. It must've been one of the higher-tier B-rank summons.
"Excuse me, Oppa. At this rate, it'll take at least ten years to afford that. If I keep selling runes like now, maybe twenty."
"Just wait a bit. I'll get it for you within a month."
"…What?"
"The Shadow Wolf creates shadows. If your Shadow Elf hides inside them, it'll practically fly."
"No, no… that's not the issue."
Baek Ajin stared at him in disbelief.
"You're saying you'll get me something worth 500 million? For real?"
It wasn't like 500 million was pocket change.
It felt strange. Like her brother had become someone else.
Where had the game-obsessed nerd gone? Why was this cool guy with what felt like chaebol-level connections standing in front of her?
"Is that even possible? Don't write a check you can't cash. And don't overdo it."
She was genuinely worried.
Sure, she understood now that he'd been a gamer. And that he really had talent.
But she didn't want him pushing himself just to take care of her.
Honestly.
She felt surprise and joy, sure. But the strongest emotion was relief.
He's adapting well after the accident. He's even starting to find success again.
That reassurance meant the most.
She suddenly remembered bragging about her Shadow Elf when introducing Jamsil earlier.
'Ugh.'
She sighed inwardly.
'I was showing off in front of a master.'
Anyway.
"Got it. So we're not telling Mom and Dad? For now?"
"Yeah. For now. I'll tell them soon."
"Whew. Okay."
* * *
After seeing his sister off, Baek Jinwoo remained in the empty lot.
Time to check.
The gift Yoo Jia had given him.
He began summoning all thirteen units one by one.
['Combat Sheriff' (C-rank) is summoned!]
Starting with the Combat Sheriff.
['Lava Drake' (C-rank) is summoned!]
['Lava Drake' (C-rank) is summoned!]
['Lava Drake' (C-rank) is summoned!]
Three Lava Drakes.
All of them would be precious companions for the Daily Dungeon.
They would fight alongside Baek Jinwoo from here on.
They're only C- and B-rank.
But properly raised, they would show unmatched efficiency—at least in Daily Dungeons.
"HunGyo."
— Yes, my lord.
After confirming there was no one around, the Training Instructor approached and bowed.
"These are the ones you'll be training."
— Good. No problem. I'll ensure they become stronger than anyone else's summons.
"Reliable as ever."
— Thank you.
From here on, it was full repetition—hunting and training.
* * *
A week passed.
During that time, Yoo Jia prepared thoroughly for the founding of "Yoobaek", consulting Daeseong's legal team and more.
Baek Jinwoo?
He endlessly grinded.
Mornings and afternoons, he rotated teams to clear general dungeons. At night until dawn, HunGyo supervised intense training sessions.
Which led him to one realization.
'I need a bigger personal space.'
As his summons increased, training in his tiny apartment hit its limit.
Summoning things like a sky dolphin, titanium golem, or Lava Drake indoors would be disastrous.
If the building collapsed, he'd have to pay for it.
Going to the empty lot every time had limits too. It was far, and night training caused noise issues.
In times like this?
You used management.
Whenever Baek Jinwoo wanted something, he texted Yoo Jia.
He knew it couldn't be solved immediately. But he was outlining a blueprint for the future—facilities he would eventually need. Actually, this was all Yoo Jia's request.
"Anyway."
It was about time to show results.
'Yoo Jia.'
She'd waited silently for a week.
After spending 1.3 billion won on summons, she had every right to feel anxious.
Yet she hadn't even mentioned the Daily Dungeon once.
'Today's the day.'
His eyes sharpened.
'From Monday to Sunday. I'll destroy the low-tier Daily Dungeons all week.'
That was his goal.
* * *
Jamsil, Player Zone.
In front of the Daily Dungeon.
Hearing Baek Jinwoo was attempting a run, Yoo Jia, Kim Byungjin, and Hwang Taeseop rushed there early in the morning.
Hwang Taeseop in particular brought an armful of high-tech equipment.
"What's all this?"
Baek Jinwoo asked.
Yoo Jia smiled.
"These are the devices you'll wear for each Daily Dungeon from now on."
"…Devices?"
"Yes. Expensive, advanced equipment. Once you put it on, everything around you will be recorded in 3D."
"That exists? Looks kind of heavy."
"Don't worry. It's lightweight and flexible."
'Yoobaek' planned to start its first business in information trading.
For that, Baek Jinwoo's play records were essential.
"Top overseas rankers all use this."
"I see."
Click, snap.
Kim Byungjin and Hwang Taeseop efficiently fitted him with the gear.
"It's my first time in the Daily Dungeon… I'm not sure it'll be clean. That's okay?"
"It's fine. We'll edit out the best footage. Just play comfortably."
"Ah."
One more thing.
"Is it okay if I break the national record as soon as I go in?"
Yoo Jia wiped a bead of sweat and smiled awkwardly.
'What a joke.'
He must've felt grateful—or pressured—about the 1.3 billion won worth of summons she gifted him.
Even if he was good, breaking records in a week with just a few C- and B-rank summons?
Impossible.
…Though she couldn't be entirely sure.
He'd broken the Tuesday Dungeon record like that too.
She tried to suppress her excitement.
"Relax. Really. Just play like you did when you were a gamer. Okay?"
"Okay."
Baek Jinwoo nodded.
What was the national record?
Seven minutes?
Easy.
Let's clear it comfortably.
* * *
The Daily Dungeon.
The only dungeon that dropped attack-related runes, often called the flower of Battle of Summoners.
It had to be cleared in the shortest time possible.
If your Daily Dungeon clear time was slow?
Forget becoming a ranker.
Attack runes were the foundation of everything.
Defense-type. Plains background.
The mission: defend against a resurrected Lich's undead army for 30 minutes.
Of course, it was technically defense—but if you killed the final boss Lich, the game ended.
So most players charged straight at it.
Whirrrr—
Hearing the equipment hum, he dived into the dungeon.
[You have three preset teams.]
[Which team will you summon?]
[Team 1 / Team 2 / Team 3]
As mentioned before, Team 3 was for Daily Dungeons.
"Team 3."
['Combat Sheriff' (C-rank) is summoned.]
['Radiant Priest' (C-rank) is summoned.]
['Training Instructor' (EX-rank) is summoned.]
['Mini Kong' (D-rank) is summoned.]
['Golden Fairy' (D-rank) is summoned.]
The core units were two: Combat Sheriff and Radiant Priest.
The other three only needed to serve as frontline DPS-tanks to protect them.
— Krrrk!
— Grrrraaaah!
Skeletons and ghouls swarmed.
No need to panic. They were weak-tier.
[The undead army of the wicked Lich approaches!]
[Hold out until reinforcements arrive!]
[Time remaining – 00:30:00]
Mini Kong beat his chest.
Smash!
A skeleton's skull shattered in one hit. They were as fragile as crackers.
Alright. Let's begin.
"Move to high ground."
HunGyo nodded silently, aware they were being recorded.
They quickly climbed a hill on the plains.
Two minutes elapsed.
"Combat Sheriff."
A tall female sniper-type summon holding a long rifle stepped forward.
"Take aim."
She raised her scope.
The Combat Sheriff had always been considered weak.
Accurate, sure—but her damage was too low.
However, in low-tier Daily Dungeons?
Perfect.
The Lich's HP wasn't that high.
"Wait. Not yet."
"Radiant. Cast Blessing."
The Radiant Priest enchanted the rifle.
The blessing stripped away the Lich's "Dark Barrier", allowing ranged damage to register.
Without it? Impossible to kill.
"Fire."
Bang. Bang. Bang.
The Lich screeched in the distance.
It took about two more minutes.
That's why this strategy fails in mid-tier dungeons.
But here—
Bang. Bang. Bang.
— Kiiieeeek!
[Boss monster defeated!]
[Dungeon Clear!]
[Clear Time – 00:04:12]
And of course—
[Congratulations!]
[You have broken the national record!]
[Special achievement unlocked!]
The best record in the country.
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