The value of the 209th episode strategy book
If you have a really important and difficult exam coming up, and someone waves the exact answer sheet for that exam in front of you.
How many people would not want that?
‘And in the dungeon, the strategy book is the answer.’
The value of a strategy book skyrockets as the difficulty of the dungeon increases.
The biggest reason is that the more advanced the dungeon, the more advanced personnel are deployed.
For example, while an F-class dungeon can be easily cleared by two or three first-year students, a B-class dungeon is a place where third-year students rush in and have a hard time getting out safely.
‘The resources that go in are not insignificant either.’
Material resources such as potion scrolls for recovery or buffs, and repairs to various equipment are basic.
The time and effort that goes into recruiting members, occupying dungeons, planning strategies, and successfully conquering them amidst the various vested interests of the clubs is enormous.
And here, the role of the strategy book is,
‘It increases efficiency.’
Clear the dungeon that would have normally cost 100 resources with only 70 resources.
From the perspective of the player, the more they save, the more they earn, so in this case, it is okay to set the value of the strategy book at 30.
In addition, Peng Mi-ryeong is the leader of the party, so there is a plus there.
A reputation for consistently clearing high-difficulty dungeons, standing within the club, etc.
For the same reason, she was now staring at me with burning eyes.
“There’s no choice here. Tell me your conditions. I’ll try my best to meet them.”
“That dungeon, that garden had twenty people?”
“okay.”
There is a maximum number of people that can enter the dungeon.
[Feather Snake Altar], which was conquered with Go Hyun-woo, is a 4-person dungeon.
And the [Gathering of Villains] that Peng Mi-ryeong will conquer is a huge dungeon that can accommodate up to 20 people.
“But I don’t think you’ll be able to fill the garden.”
“… … .”
“Considering the distribution of rewards… I think around fifteen would be appropriate.”
“… … That’s correct.”
Peng Mi-ryeong didn’t seem to want to reveal the plan, but when my guess turned out to be correct, she had no choice but to agree.
Even in a 20-person dungeon, it’s rare for it to be filled to the brim with 20 people.
As the number of people increases, the compensation given to each individual also decreases.
If 10 people share what 20 people would otherwise share, the individual reward doubles.
Therefore, everyone’s common sentiment is to want to reduce the number as much as possible.
Just now, didn’t I go into a 4-person dungeon with just Go Hyun-woo?
However, if you reduce the number of participants too much, clearing the dungeon itself may become impossible.
Failure would result in huge losses and serious injuries to some.
Therefore, as a party leader, you need to find an appropriate compromise between stability and compensation.
And in this case, that appropriate number is 15.
Then, Peng Mi-ryeong’s face hardened.
He seemed to have noticed why I was asking this question.
“Wait, you wouldn’t… … .”
“That’s not true, senior.”
I smiled brightly and continued speaking.
“I would appreciate it if you could give me some space.”
“How many digits?”
“All five seats left.”
“……under.”
Peng Mi-ryeong opened and closed her mouth, then placed her hand on the back of her neck and then on her forehead.
It was as if he wanted to shout, ‘What? Five digits? You son of a bitch!’ at any moment.
“… … .”
Meanwhile, Zhuge Liang was not directly involved in the attack, but rather stood back and watched the situation.
His face was partially covered by a fan, so I couldn’t see his mouth, but judging by the soft curve of his eyes, he looked like he was having a lot of fun.
After a while, Peng Mi-ryeong took a deep breath and tried to suppress her anger as she spoke.
“Whew. Sorry, but that’s going to be difficult. It’s not something I can decide on my own. Even if I could, I’d be against it.”
Since the number of participants is as many as 15, the interests of other factions are complicatedly intertwined, so the party leader cannot arbitrarily add 5 people.
If among those five there is a first-year student like me who cannot enter the deep department, it will be an even bigger headache.
Besides, even if we could add more, we probably wouldn’t want to increase the number of people from 15 to 20 after much deliberation.
It was understandable that Peng Mi-ryeong would object.
Of course I expected this answer.
He takes a leisurely sip of his Yongjeongcha tea and then opens his mouth.
“I think there’s a misunderstanding, Senior. I just want to be allowed to enter the dungeon. I have no intention of being greedy about clearing the dungeon or distributing the rewards.”
“You’re missing out on the distribution? What about Jang Bo-do?”
“Of course I have no intention of touching Jang Bo-do either.”
Then, Peng Mi-ryeong looked slightly pleased.
If it doesn’t affect the strategy or dungeon rewards, then the 5 digits are on one side of the scale and the strategy book is on the other side.
The 5-seat vacancy was not needed anyway.
If the price is a strategy book, I can give it to you without hesitation.
If you get your hands on the strategy book, any opposing opinions will be easily quelled.
However, Peng Mi-ryeong seemed to have another question in mind.
“Then why do you go there if you have nothing to gain?”
“It’s not that there’s nothing to gain. I have other goals.”
“Are there any more hidden pieces?”
“There are a lot, is it usually wide there?”
A huge dungeon so large that 20 people would have to run around busily.
Of course, there are more than one or two hidden pieces.
Peng Mi-ryeong asked, pointing to the strategy book in my hand.
“There?”
“It’s not all written down.”
“You took it off on purpose?”
“Yes.”
Peng Mi-ryeong’s eyes narrowed.
“I don’t need the strategy book, and what if we figure out the hidden pieces ourselves?”
“You have to let it go, unfortunately. But… … If you could figure it out yourself, would you have needed a Jang Bo-do?”
Even if I just collect the pieces and receive them, how are you going to find the other hidden pieces yourself?
Because it made sense, Peng Mi-ryeong kept her mouth shut for a moment.
I added a word to that.
“And even if I tell you, you won’t get everything anyway. There’s not enough time.”
“Umm… … .”
“Shouldn’t you clarify your priorities?”
The top priority for Pengmiryeong’s side is clearing the dungeon itself.
The following is a survey of non-movements through the Jangbodo.
And finally, here are some other minor hidden pieces.
However, if you waste time trying to take care of all the little things, there is a high possibility that the first two goals will end in failure.
That’s why I left it out of the strategy guide so you don’t have to worry about it.
Only then did Peng Mi-ryeong seem to understand my intentions.
“I’m just saying that you guys should ignore the little things.”
“Wouldn’t it be neater that way?”
Peng Mi-ryeong looked down at the Yongjeongcha in her hand for a moment, then picked up the cup and drank it in one gulp.
At the sight of me downing a high-class car in one shot, Jegal Soso looked at me like I was a beggar for a moment, but Peng Meiling’s eyes were focused only on me.
“Let’s make one thing clear. We won’t invade each other.”
Peng Mi-ryeong focuses on the main objectives and map of the dungeon, while I focus on recovering the hidden pieces scattered throughout.
And they never invade each other’s territory.
I nodded my head coolly, as it was what I had hoped for.
“I am sure.”
“good.”
Peng Mi-ryeong also nodded in agreement.
Then he held out his hand and I put the strategy book in his hand.
The deal was done.
“Let’s put it up for bidding first and start preparing for the attack. Let’s discuss the details again during the next attack week.”
“Yes, senior.”
* * *
After Kim Ho left the office.
For a while, there was no word between Peng Meiling and Zhuge Liang.
“… … .”
“… … .”
Zhuge Xiaozhu was staring at the closed door as if he could see beyond it, while Peng Meiling was checking the authenticity of the strategy book.
There was no reason for Kim Ho to lie so easily that he would be caught, but it couldn’t hurt to take precautions.
So she cross-checked by checking the replays and strategy guides of previous Yongsal Academy students.
Peng Mi-ryeong, who had been staring at the crystal ball for a long time, spoke as if talking to herself.
“I am a man, that guy.”
“That’s right.”
“How can I not bring it this way?”
Each and every high-level dungeon strategy book has tremendous value.
So, how much value is there in a walking strategy book that has all those strategies lined up in your head?
If other powers find out about this, they will be furious and try to recruit Kim Ho.
Just getting hold of the strategy guides will give you huge profits.
Wasn’t Peng Mi-ryeong also dragged around throughout the negotiations with Kim Ho?
So, Peng Mi-ryeong asked the question with the intention of recruiting him, but Jegal So-so shook his head with a bitter smile.
“That’ll be hard. You’re not using a sword.”
The first condition for joining the fencing club.
You must use a sword as your main weapon.
But unfortunately, Kim Ho’s class is a magician, and a supporter at that.
It looks like he’s carrying a weapon similar to a single-edged sword, but that alone leaves no room for compromise.
And even if Kim Ho changes his weapon to a sword,
“He’s not the type of person to be subordinate to anyone.”
“It looks like that.”
There was a point to it, so Peng Mi-ryeong was tempted.
I heard that Kim Ho has already received love calls from two clubs: the Magic Engineering Club and the Thieves Club.
They were both mid-level or higher level clubs that had established their own positions within Yongsal Academy, but Kim Ho rejected them both outright.
He has indicated his intention to remain independent for the time being.
“It’s not bad for us.”
Zhuge Liang folded his fan.
A soft smile appeared on her lips.
Even though he wasn’t able to recruit anyone, the relationship between Kim Ho and the fencing club is currently quite friendly.
Although the first button was slightly off, it was because Kim Ho ignored the right to bid first, and that too has now been amicably resolved.
If we maintain this relationship and just give and receive what we want from each other, we will be able to get far ahead of other clubs.
“And, we’re a fencing club.”
“It’s a swordsmanship club.”
The swordsmanship club is the true powerhouse of Yongsal Academy.
We will always offer the best conditions to Kim Ho.
The two looked at each other and smiled.
Their smiles revealed their pride in their belonging.
Peng Mi-ryeong continued to smile as she began to examine the replay crystal ball again.
Zhuge Xiaosu, just like before, stared at the office door and was lost in thought.
‘It’s a small hidden piece… … .’
When he saw Kim Ho take out his strategy book as soon as he handed over the Jangbo-do, Jegal Soso was convinced.
The fact that securing five vacant seats in the party was also part of the plan.
Perhaps, he had planned to ignore the bidding rights and enter the black room from the moment he entered.
Just looking at the two pieces of Jangbo-do that he brought when we first met.
So, is the hidden piece that we plan so meticulously to obtain really that ‘trivial’?
Zhuge Liang’s eyes sparkled.
‘I should ask Qyu in a sneaky way.’
Somehow, I felt like Dang Gyu-young would know.
