The Game of a Legendary Genius Dark Mage-Chapter 379

2.

“The old model has been moved to the living room, so just let us know anytime you want it picked up.”

“Thank you.”

After the repairman left, Lee Geon-dong’s house could now be called quite full.

The previously empty living room now had the capsule Geon-dong had originally used, while his former workroom was occupied by the brand-new, top-class capsule.

Still dazed, Geon-dong glanced at Seong.

Seong nodded as if satisfied.

“Not bad.”

“Uh, well, it’s... it’s nice, but damn.”

Seriously, who brings a capsule worth over three hundred million won as a housewarming gift?

That’s what Geon-dong wanted to say, but when he thought about it, it was only natural.

If Seong was going to stay here for about a week, he would need his own capsule. That had been a problem Geon-dong himself had been worrying about.

Who would’ve thought it’d be solved this way?

Still, he felt like he had to say something, so he opened his mouth.

“I mean, no matter how much money you have, spending it like this is...”

As he spoke, Seong casually showed him the balance in his bank account.

The moment he saw that it was over sixty billion won, Geon-dong’s mouth snapped shut.

“With that much, I guess it’s fine to spend.”

He accepted it immediately.

Anyway, Seong muttered as he looked around the house.

“Still, you keep it neat.”

“Well, I did just move in recently.”

“Right.”

Come to think of it, considering Geon-dong’s personality, he wasn’t the type to make a mess.

Even so, with how empty everything looked, it felt a little barren, and Seong let out a quiet chuckle.

He figured the next week would be enjoyable enough. At the same time—

'Living alone, huh.'

Other than his time in the military, Seong had never lived away from his parents.

It felt strangely different. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Sure, everything costs money once you leave home...

But for Seong, who had more than enough, it wasn’t much of a concern.

Still, having breakfast with his family every morning was something he couldn’t imagine giving up.

With that thought, he abandoned the idea of ever moving out.

His older sister wasn’t moving out, so why should he, the younger brother and middle child?

As he was thinking that, Geon-dong spoke up.

“So you’re staying for a week? Looks like you brought quite a bit of stuff.”

“Yeah, about a week. They said the construction might be delayed, but for now, a week.”

When Seong answered, Geon-dong asked curiously,

“Then are you going to log in today?”

“No, I think I’ll rest today. I was tired from yesterday, so I don’t feel like it.”

He’d considered heading straight to Belhadan, but he was too exhausted for that.

Wouldn’t Helena understand?

That’s what he thought as he replied, and Geon-dong grinned.

Seeing his grin, Seong tilted his head slightly.

It was around lunchtime now.

Was he suggesting they eat?

“Wanna grab a drink?”

“Already?”

Day drinking?

When Seong looked at him like that, Geon-dong continued, as if it worked out perfectly.

“I had to focus for a live stream yesterday, so Yoo-jin noona gave both the video team and editing team the day off.”

“Ohh. Well, it’s not like we get many chances like this.”

Seong chuckled and nodded.

Day drinking was something you could only do when you had the leisure for it.

When else would he have time to hang out with a friend like this?

Thinking so, Seong accepted, and Geon-dong beamed.

“Good. I couldn’t sleep well last night anyway.”

“Are you short on stamina or something?”

“No, it’s just... remember I said it felt kind of eerie? Especially since I moved here.”

“Hm.”

Seong glanced around at his words but didn’t see any ghosts.

Probably just Geon-dong having trouble adjusting to a new place, he thought, and let it go.

It wasn’t important right now.

Since they’d decided to drink, Geon-dong took the lead, saying they should go somewhere good.

“Since you gave me a housewarming gift, I’ll treat you big time. There’s a really good Chinese restaurant nearby, but it’s pricey, so I don’t usually go. Let’s go together.”

“Oh, nice.”

Seong accepted without hesitation, and Geon-dong happily led the way.

Not long after they left, in Geon-dong’s room, a turquoise, translucent figure drifted out, fidgeting nervously as it stared in the direction Seong had gone.

3.

When young men gather for drinks,

especially those in their early twenties, the conversation usually turns out the same.

“Ninth region???”

“Yeah, I’m about to move on.”

“Wait, you’re already that high level?”

“No, there’s a pass given by E-World to users with power beyond their level. So even low-level players can move up.”

“You’re kidding me...”

How could they not talk about games?

Especially since Seong was practically about to enter the ranks of the top players.

Game talk was basically mandatory.

And besides, wasn’t Geon-dong practically his editor?

It was a predictable conversation.

After all, Eternal World was a mega-hit.

Thanks to it, both of them were doing well financially.

So the subject naturally came up.

“Wow, then where are you going in the ninth region? Most people say it’s boring and try to skip it as fast as possible.”

“Usually, yeah.”

“Then shouldn’t you just head to the tenth? That’s where the ranker zone starts.”

“No, I’m going to Belhadan.”

“Belhadan?”

As his editor, Geon-dong knew Eternal World well enough to have heard of Belhadan.

It was nicknamed the “City of Perdition,” famous for the massive pit at its center.

It was also called the “Abyssal City.”

As they were talking, the dishes they had ordered began arriving.

Various dim sum, Dongpo pork, and sweet-and-sour meatballs.

Rare Chinese dishes filled the table.

For Seong, who usually ate at home or just ordered black bean noodles and sweet-and-sour pork, the sight was dazzling.

Though he didn’t show much, he was clearly surprised, and seeing that, Geon-dong urged him on.

“Yeah, this is it. Dig in, dig in.”

They considered ordering high-proof Chinese liquor but, since neither had much experience with that, they just went with soju and beer.

Seong mixed a so-maek for him, and Geon-dong raised his glass.

“Cheers.”

“Thanks for the meal.”

“Meal? You’ve done way more for me.”

Geon-dong chuckled awkwardly, and the two clinked glasses and downed their drinks.

The fizzy bite of soju with beer made their stomachs feel both refreshed and warm, and they each picked up some food.

Seong tried the Dongpo pork served with cucumber.

The crunch of cucumber mixed with the layered flavors of the pork filled his mouth.

Even with the alcohol still fresh on his tongue, it was completely overwhelmed by the flavor, and Seong’s eyes widened.

He’d been to fusion fine dining, but Chinese cuisine like this was a first.

It was genuinely surprising.

And the flavor was exceptional.

Seeing Seong’s reaction, Geon-dong grinned knowingly.

“Good, right?”

“Yeah, seriously good.”

“I know, right? I was shocked too when I splurged and tried it.”

“Wow.”

Enjoying the meal with clear satisfaction, Seong ate while Geon-dong beamed with pride at showing off a hidden gem.

Excited, he poured another so-maek.

When someone eats with that much delight, there’s no better feeling for the one who introduced the place.

Drinking and chatting, Geon-dong asked,

“So what, is there a quest in Belhadan or something? I don’t remember anything fun or any hidden pieces ever coming from there.”

Lost in the dishes, Seong came back to himself and nodded.

It was indeed a quest.

When he nodded, Geon-dong’s eyes sparkled with interest.

He wasn’t just an editor—he was a genuine fan of Eternal World.

Eager to hear, he leaned in, and Seong, shaking his head at his enthusiasm, explained.

“It’s an Overlord-related quest. Apparently there’s a Lord of the Abyss sealed there.”

“Whoa, a Lord? That’s never happened before... does it require a quest to unlock?”

“Maybe. Or maybe it’s just tied to the Overlord, which is why no one found it until now.”

“Ah, that makes sense too.”

“Anyway, I’m going there to defeat the Lord of the Abyss and claim its power.”

Hearing that, Geon-dong stared at Seong as if to say what the hell does that even mean?

Guess he didn’t know. Seong scratched his head and explained.

“My class, Overlord, can absorb the powers of different Lords.”

“What?! That’s busted!”

“Yeah, I think so too.”

Just being able to gain more than one of those powers was incredible.

But that didn’t mean he had the depth to match.

Even with multiple, would he beat Yu Mina right now?

'Probably not.'

It would be ➤ NоvеⅠight ➤ (Read more on our source) too much to handle her now.

Even fighting Ricardo would’ve been tough.

The gap in level mattered, but above all, he hadn’t reached the depth of swordsmanship Yu Mina wielded.

That’s why he needed Helena’s lessons.

To move on to the next stage.

The two of them talked for a long time, drinking glass after glass, until eventually Geon-dong was completely drunk.

Though drunk since midday, he insisted on paying, so Seong let him.

They’d thought about hanging out more, but since Geon-dong was this drunk—

'Guess it’s time to head back.'

Seong was tipsy but not truly drunk.

He could still walk steadily, so he supported Geon-dong back home.

Having been there once already, he was familiar with the way, and soon they entered the villa.

Seong shook him awake.

“Hey, at least wash up before sleeping.”

“Ugh... are you my mom or what...”

Even drunk, he wasn’t completely out of it, so Geon-dong went off to wash.

Since there was only one bathroom, Seong waited outside.

Then, sensing something strange, he turned his head.

There, a peculiar face floated in the air.

A ghost, translucent turquoise, poking its head timidly through the wall.

“...?”

“H-hello?”

Startled that Seong could see him, the ghost greeted nervously.

Seong glanced toward the bathroom and thought,

'This guy’s senses were sharper than I thought.'

He’d figured Geon-dong was just unsettled by a new place.

But to think a real ghost would appear.

As Seong looked at him, the ghost gave an awkward laugh and scratched his head.

“Haha...”