TGMND 11

“Ah, couple event.”

Come to think of it, it seemed like it was in the update post. Yeo-woon couldn’t quite remember the name, something like Springfield, but it didn’t matter. …But, really, could a couple event be interesting content? It was probably just another time-consuming activity.

[Party] Ji9star: There’s a couple event dungeon available today.

[Party] neutaaaa: Ah… I saw it on the way

He saw a portal that he had never seen before appear within the palace. He couldn’t go in because he was in a hurry to follow the ParkRoach, but it seemed to be the event map.

[Party] Ji9star: It’s a couple dungeon, and the items dropped as rewards vary by level.

[Party] Ji9star: But at level 220, they said a Legendary Enhancement Puzzle dropped.

[Party] Ji9star: It increases the success rate of enhancing equipment to +9 by 30%…!

Was that something impressive?

[Party] Ji9star: I want that!

[Party] neutaaaa: Go get it

[Party] Ji9star: It’s not something you can just get because you want it, you know.

[Party] neutaaaa: Buy it

[Party] Ji9star: Even if they drop, buying them one by one won’t get you manyㅡ

[Party] neutaaaa: Then work hard

[Party] Ji9star: -_- You’re the one who’s just a newbie right now.

[Party] neutaaaa: Go alone

[Party] Ji9star: I can’t do it alone ㅠ

“You can’t go alone?”

Yeo-woon finally understands. The item Eartstar wanted to be dropped in an event map accessible only to levels 220 and above. To get there, Yeo-woon also had to level up to 220 or above.

[Party] neutaaaa: Then, how about we break our couple and you form a new couple with someone over level 220?

[Party] neutaaaa: Roach here is also over 220…

[Party] ParkRoachae: I don’t want to; and it’s not Roach, it’s ParkRoach;;

[Party] neutaaaa: Sorry…

[Party] ParkRoach: Earth Star is annoying

[Party] CatMeowmeowmeow: Agree

[Party] ParkRoach: Neuta-nim, you know him.

[Party] neutaaaa: Ah, I’m glad you understand^^

[Party] ParkRoachae: Don’t mention it lol

[Party] Ji9star: It hurts me

No matter how Yeo-woon thought about it, the most efficient method seemed to be finding someone within the guild who was in the appropriate level range and reforming the couple. However, it seemed that even within the guild, people found it bothersome.

[Party] neutaaaa: But why involve others? Just having Earth Star should be enough, right?

[Party] CatMeowMeowMeow: I was brought here for a questㅡ

[Party] Ji9star: Haha, do you want to be alone with me?

[Party] Ji9star: Let’s choose the time and palace, baby

[Party] neutaaaa: Time=Palace?

[Party] ParkRoach: Hahahahaha it’s probably time and place

[Party] Ji9star: Anyway; Just figure it out;

[Party] CatMeowMeowMeow: Hahahahaha

Earth Star was so embarrassed that he left the palace map by himself. Then, less than 10 seconds later, he re-entered and paced back and forth near the NPCs.

[Party] neutaaaa: If you guys are busy, you can leave.

[Party] CatMeowMeowMeow: There’s a quest in that ant cave, so it’s fine.

[Party] ParkRoach: I’ll make money by the minute, so it’s fine.

[Party] Ji9star: Healer’s hourly wage is cheaper than MP potions!

[Party] CatMeowMeowMeow: Hahahahaha

[Party] ParkRoach: Damn

Nevertheless, everyone seemed to have something to gain, which eased Yeo-woon’s mind a bit. Asking for help without giving anything in return would be a bit too much, considering their own level-ups. As he was about to use the nearest city warp capsule to get to the ant cave, a fleeting thought crossed his mind.

[Party] neutaaaa: Then even if I reach a level where I can enter the dungeon

[Party] Ji9star: What?

[Party] neutaaaa: Are you planning to endlessly run around the dungeon until the item drops?

[Party] neutaaaa: It seems quite bothersome, why do I have to do that?

[Party] Ji9star: This is why I don’t like people who catch on quicklyㅡ

That was the correct answer. If the item doesn’t drop in one go, and it’s not an item you can endlessly purchase just because you want it, it means spending at least several hours continuously running the same dungeon until the item drops. Just thinking about it made it seem like a boring and worthless time.

[Party] neutaaaa: Then what are you going to do for me?

[Party] Ji9star: Haha, I guess giving you a ride on the bus isn’t enough.

[Party] Ji9star: Do you want my phone number?

[Party] Ji9star: Of course~ I don’t plan on giving it to you~! >_<

[Party] neutaaaa: ? Even if you give it to me, I won’t take it.

[Party] Ji9star: Then what do you want? Money??

In Yeo-woon’s heart, he wanted to escape from Earth Star, even if it meant giving up all his possessions. He could have just unilaterally broken up the couple and run away, but from what he had seen so far, it didn’t seem like the Earth Star would let him go so meekly. He was a guy who didn’t even hide his malice but showed it clearly.

There was only one thing Yeo-woon wanted.

‘Halloween joined the party.’

‘Wandu Wandya joined the party.’

[Party] neutaaaa: Please break up with me after the event is over.

As soon as he typed everything he wanted to say and pressed the enter key, Yeo-woon was able to see that the number of party members had increased by two. Both of them were Poseidon guild members registered as friends. The timing was exquisite.

[Party] Halloween Eggplant: Hahahahahaha

[Party] Halloween Eggplant: Hahaha

[Party] Wandu Wandya: Crisis as soon as I come in

[Party] Wandu Wandya: It’s like a contractual love in the drama.

[Party] Wandu Wandya: What is the title of the drama?

[Party] Halloween Eggplant: Ah, that’s funny.

[Party] Ji9star: What the heck, suddenly laughing like that; why are you here

[Party] ParkRoach: I invited them to watch because I was annoyed.

[Party] ParkRoach: I think you guys forgot that we were at the party too haha;

[Party] CatMeowMeowMeow: That’s right… I was a little lonely ㅜㅜ

‘Halloween Eggplant has left the party.’

‘Wandu Wandya has left the party.’

‘The number of people in the party has been changed from 8 to 4.’

Earth Star, who forced the two people who had just joined to leave, changed the party settings.

[Party] Ji9star: Damn

[Party] Ji9star: Isn’t this just a loss for me?

[Party] Ji9star: I raise your level and even help you advance, and I have to break up with you too?? Seriously, what a jerkㅡ

[Party] neutaaaa: Do you like me? Haha

[Party] Ji9star: Okay, if breaking up is what you want;

[Party] neutaaaa: Ok

[Party] CatMeowMeowMeow: Hahahahaha

[Party] ParkRoach: Hahahaha

[Party] Ji9star: CatMeow, I’ll get scolded, so don’t broadcast our drama in the guild chat;;;;

[Party] CatMeowMeowMeow: Yep….

[Party] ParkRoach: Don’t be intimidated, I’ll do it for you.

[Party] CatMeowMeowMeow: Yes!

After a while, a whisper arrived from Captain Poseidon. He expressed his heartfelt regret. However, unlike before, Yeo-woon was fine. After all, it’s only a matter of time before they break up, right? Whatever happens, if he can just separate himself from that terrible individual, he might be able to recapture some of his lost passion.