Solo Leveling: Ragnarok - Chapter 270

Chapter 270

‘Beautiful World’

The founding father who made Eugene Ho’s Ajin Soft the global company it is today, and the world’s first virtual reality game.

At the time when Yoo Jin-ho decided on this name, all the employees opposed it, saying it was old-fashioned, but in reality, names didn’t really matter.

A world first.

Because that in itself was enough.

Even Beautiful World was a long-running game that enjoyed steady popularity even after 20 years.

There was absolutely no way it could go wrong.

Diverse content and sustainable gameplay that actively utilizes the metaverse platform and open-world sandbox.

The innovative stimulation of all of these things taking place in virtual reality was truly ‘beautiful.’

And the craze is still hot even after 20 years.

Veteran gamers, also known as ‘Viewers’.

Those who were young when the game was released are now middle-aged, and those who were middle-aged are now old.

Despite this, they have remained the main consumer base that has been actively enjoying games for 20 years.

The gaming industry could not help but take notice of this, calling it a truly unusual phenomenon.

At the same time, one thing was noted as to why it was able to enjoy such long-term popularity.

It was the development of the ‘game capsule’.

Eugene Yoo has put all the technological capabilities he can into the ‘game capsule’, a device that is essential for users to access virtual reality games.

And that technical prowess is not limited to the game’s performance; a great deal of attention was paid to the ‘environment’ in which the game is played.

Equipped with highly developed ergonomic cushioning and full body massage function.

Even if you don’t play games and just lie down, you can enjoy the comfort of relaxing all your muscles, as well as the muscle strengthening effect through micro-electrical stimulation.

Rather, it goes without saying that people with turtle neck or lumbar disc problems can even have a significant rehabilitation

effect just by lying still in the game capsule.

Since it was a virtual reality game that you could enjoy with your eyes closed, there was no need to worry about eye fatigue in the first place.

-The future is already here.

This was the catchphrase that Eugene Ho used when he launched Beautiful World.

However, the game capsules made in this way were not without their drawbacks.

As the desire to create a more perfect capsule grew, the price of the capsule also became ridiculously expensive.

But surprisingly, the problem was solved quickly.

-You say it’s a problem because it’s expensive? Then you can just lend it to me.

-Tongue, bro?!

That’s right, Sung Jin-woo.

When Sung Jin-woo passed by and said something thoughtlessly after hearing Yoo Jin-ho’s worries, Yoo Jin-ho at the time looked like he had been hit hard on the back of the head.

‘Capsule rental service’

Yes, that’s right.

In short, subscription.

We were so focused on development that we were missing the easy answer!

-Ugh! As expected from a big brother! How could you come up with such an ingenious idea… …!

-Everyone says it, but it’s really unique. There’s an ant in my house who’s addicted to Netflix anyway.

-… …Ants? Are there any bugs in your house these days?

-Hmm. There are a lot.

-Can I send you a pesticide from a company that has a contract with our company?

-No. Then you die.

-Yes? Of course it would die since it’s a bug, right?

-No, people.

-…hmm?

In any case, the capsule rental service that started with Sung Jin-woo’s advice really gave wings to Ajin Soft.

-Don’t buy, borrow!

-We even provide on-site service to AS!

Here, Eugene Ho went one step further.

-Oh, and other companies too!

It was from then on.

The era of virtual reality games has finally arrived.

Eugene Ho did not just rent out game capsules to users, but also lent them to other game companies on a whole other leve

l.

-We will focus more on researching and developing capsules so that users can play the game more comfortably and conveniently.

-So, I hope you can enjoy other games in ‘Our Capsule’ to your heart’s content.

‘The capsules are from Ajin Soft’

Since Ajin Soft owned all the patents for the game capsule technology and system anyway, other game companies focused on developing virtual reality content that would make money right away rather than making huge investments to surpass that technology.

Just like Apple, which surprised the world with the iPhone a long time ago, Ajin Soft also grew into a giant company in one fell swoop.

But then, a cataclysm suddenly struck the Earth.

The world is in shock as a gate opens on Earth and otherworldly demons invade.

The gaming industry was also shaken.

Who would play a game if they were about to die?

But a crisis is an opportunity.

Thanks to many hunters around the world, including Woo Jin-cheol, humanity quickly adapted to the rapidly changing world.

Rather, Ajin Soft has another opportunity to take a leap forward.

‘Sleeplessness’

An unidentified sleep disorder that started right after the cataclysm.

Treating the condition was a future challenge for the medical community, but until then, a device was needed to keep people with sleep apnea alive.

And without a doubt, people found the answer in Ajin Soft.

Yes, that’s right.

It’s called ‘game capsule’.

The game capsule, which was completed by packing all kinds of medical equipment for a comfortable game, was able to function as a ‘life support device’ for patients with sleep apnea.

Even now that it has been modified to use magic stones as fuel instead of electricity, the synergy effect goes without saying.

“… … That’s what I mean. So what I mean is.”

There was only one reason why Yoo Jin-ho talked so passionately about his company to Cha Hae-in.

“It doesn’t matter how many you rescue from North Korea. We have plenty of life support equipment in the warehouse.”

Choo choo choo choo choo choo choo!

Behind him, numerous employees were already unloading ‘game capsules’ from a huge truck.

Since we bought up all the empty buildings in the area, we had enough hospital beds.

There is also an abundance of life support equipment for survivors in North Korea.

“Suho. We adults will take care of the rest, so you can just focus on saving people.”

Suho nodded at Yoo Jin-ho’s reassuring words and went straight back to North Korea.

In search of a new Elvenwood.

“Okay, so now… … .”

Eugene Ho turned his head.

Before I knew it, I saw reporters swarming around Yangpyeong.

And now the person who had to be interviewed was not Cha Hae-in, but Yoo Jin-ho.

If Cha Hae-in is the face of a positive image, Yoo Jin-ho confidently declared himself as the person in charge of all of this.

“We do not need government support or cooperation from other hospitals. We at Ajin Soft will step forward and provide unsparing support to the survivors in North Korea.”

As Yoo Jin-ho confidently gave an interview in front of reporters, the mask of a thoroughgoing manager appeared on his face.

And he calmly responded to the reporters who peppered him with questions.

“I apologize for not being able to answer each question individually due to time constraints. All I can say is that I am truly grateful. Thanks to the users who support Ajin Soft even at this very moment, we are able to do meaningful work for humanity without worrying about money. So I will give all the credit to the users, not to us.”

Papapapapapang!

Even in front of the flashy camera flashes pouring down on him, Eugene Ho’s gaze did not waver at all.

And with that same expression, the reporters started spreading numerous news stories on the Internet right there.

The title was obvious even without looking at it.

-Meaningful work for humanity!

-All credit goes to the users!

And his interview was enough to touch the hearts of all users who love virtual reality.

That was what I was aiming for from the beginning.

‘… … The company’s stock price will rise.’

Eugene Ho thought with a shameless expression.

Yeah, this is the taste.

If you’ve already done something good, it’s best to make it special.

‘I take care of my own appearance.’

After that.

After finishing the interview, Eugene Ho’s expression still showed no sign of loosening.

‘… … Right. If you do something good, you should show it off.’

While chewing over his thoughts once more, Yoo Jin-ho looked at the North Korean survivors who had safely entered the game capsule and begun to recover.

As I looked at that sight, I felt a quiet anger rising within my heart.

‘…older brother.’

Thanks to Suho, Yoo Jin-ho regained all of his old memories.

Most of those memories were of Sung Jin-woo.

Even though he was living a new life, these were still memories of his older brother whom he respected the most.

therefore.

… … That’s why I’m so angry.

Because it was Yoo Jin-ho who watched Sung Jin-woo’s life more closely than anyone else.

“I think it was Itarim.”

The eyes of Eugene Ho, who is chewing this, burn with quiet anger.

okay.

The Sung Jin-woo that he remembers, that sturdy back figure, was always alone.

The Sung Jin-woo he saw always fought alone.

In a place where no one knows.

To save the world.

The noble peace that he had so desperately maintained was shattered once again.

“Because of those guys, the peace that my brother worked so hard to protect has been broken again.”

okay.

That’s what makes me the most angry.

My brother’s hard work was in vain.

Splash.

Anger arose.

So I made a promise.

“I can never forgive you.”

He was no longer the reckless man he was back then.

I had no intention of just standing back and watching like that.

“Harmakan.”

As he gritted his teeth and muttered.

Swish.

The shadow demon tribe that Suho left behind.

Harmakan, whom Yoo Jin-ho had specifically asked Su-ho to leave here, rose up next to him.

[So, what do you plan on doing to me?]

Harmakan’s expression was a little dissatisfied.

I have to carry out the orders of a mere human who is not even my master.

But Eugene Ho’s subsequent demands were enough to pique his interest.

“I heard from Suho that you are good at using magical powers.”

[Yeah, if it’s witchcraft, I’m the best. What do you want? A curse? An evil spirit?]

“That’s not it.”

Eugene Ho’s gaze is focused on the numerous game capsules spread out in front of him.

I was looking at the North Korean survivors lying quietly inside, unconscious.

“Actually, the reason why there were so many of these capsules in the warehouse is because they are a new product that is about to be released. It is a new model that can even use magic power inside it for the ‘Only I Level Up’ project that hunters will use for virtual reality training in the future.”

[Wow. Even using magic power?]

At those words, Harmakan’s eyes sparkled.

I immediately realized what Yoo Jin-ho was trying to say.

“Can you modify these capsules with your magic?”

[How do you say that?]

“So that the minds of these survivors can all awaken in virtual reality.”

[Does that mean that we should return the souls that have departed for the afterlife to their bodies?]

“Why? Is it difficult?”

[Of course it’s difficult. But… … .]

Harmakan smiled meaningfully as he glanced at the structure of the magical energy flowing within the game capsule.

[Do you know that? Even at this very moment, countless shadow soldiers are floating on boats on the sea of the afterlife. Al

l of these soldiers’ coordinates are connected to each other, centering around the master.]

“What does that mean?”

Shh.

[The place where the dimensional coordinate system is fixed is no longer an unknown dimension. If it is limited to the souls that the soldiers found there… … it may be possible to modify it to bring them into the virtual reality you created.]

“That’s good. Then can you bring back to virtual reality even the last memories or situations they saw?”

[That’s much easier than summoning a soul. Instance dungeons are my specialty.]

As they talked, Harmakan quietly looked at the human before him who was making such an outrageous request.

By human standards, magical power is only D-class.

He was just a human, a weak being who would normally be looked down upon.

but.

Isn’t it pretty good?

Harmakan’s gaze lit up meaningfully.

[Your goal was not simply to cure sleeplessness. Your real goal was to understand the true nature of the enemies our master will face in the future through their memories.]

“And furthermore, even the strategy of attack.”

Hehe.

At that moment, Eugene Ho and Harmakan’s gazes crossed in midair.

Eugene Ho raised the corners of his mouth with a scary expression and made a pledge once again.

“This time, I will never let you fight alone.”