Chapter 2: MVP Chronicles: The Sleeper’s Rebellion

A cacophony of noise and a layer of dust hung low in the air.

‘What is this? How am I supposed to sleep in this kind of environment?’

I woke up, discomfort etched all over me.

“…Having no proper shelter is truly painful,” I muttered, still groggy.

It had been so long since I managed to drift off to sleep, only for it to be rudely interrupted.

All I wanted was a sweet, uninterrupted nap. Was that too much to ask? Apparently, yes.

Looking around, I found the cause of my problem.

‘If I want to continue sleeping, I’ll have to deal with that.’

These days, noise complaints between floors have become a major issue, yet this guy clearly had no respect for boundaries.

“…Yawn. You’ve been bad, so you’re going to get your punishment now,” I said, almost on autopilot.

Having become one with the celestial power of Muilche, I could instinctively wield the force within me.

Understanding how to win came naturally, as if the answer had always been there.

‘This is going to be easy.’

I snapped my fingers, and an intense burst of light erupted.

The clouds in the sky were ripped apart, and the colossal figure before me—the World Boss, Goshin was engulfed in the holy radiance.

Unable to withstand the divine force, its massive body began to disintegrate, reduced to mere particles.

[Groooooooo…!]

Its spine-chilling death wails echoed, but they were meaningless.

‘What a poor matchup for it. Completely opposite attributes.’

“It was convenient for me, though. A quick punishment for bad behavior,” I remarked, watching the light consume the creature entirely.

The radiant brilliance ensured its complete annihilation.

Surrounding onlookers froze in sheer disbelief, their expressions painted with shock. Fortunately, none of them seemed to notice me.

‘Good. It would’ve been annoying if they had.’

Having dealt with the issue, I settled back down, intent on reclaiming my precious sleep.

Using the ground as my bed and a nearby rock as my pillow, I stretched out comfortably despite the layer of dust around me.

Not that it mattered much.

Yawning, I closed my eyes.

“Haaah… I’ve done my work. Time to sleep again.”

But my plans were interrupted once more this time by a persistent system notification.

[You have achieved 99% contribution in subjugating the World Boss.]
[You have been designated as the top contributor in defeating Goshin.]
[Please enter a nickname to claim your reward.]

“Ugh… can’t you leave me alone already?”

I turned my head, waving my hand in frustration, but the message stubbornly lingered in my vision.

Closing my eyes only made it worse. The notification burned even brighter.

“This… this isn’t fair! I just want to sleep!”

[Please enter a nickname to claim your reward.]

“Argh! I don’t want it! Go away, please!” I wailed.

[Please enter a nickname to claim your reward.]

“Fine, fine! Just stop nagging me! Will this make you happy?” I grumbled, reluctantly interacting with the interface.

The relentless notification finally broke me. Defeated, I tapped the shortcut keys I could find, twice in quick succession.

I would come to regret this decision deeply.

[Contribution assessment complete.]
Target: World Boss Monster, entity name [Goshin]

1st place: Zz
2nd place: Min Hayul
3rd place: Cheonma
4th place: Han Jinseong

The flood of notifications only intensified. Pop-up after pop-up invaded my vision.

‘Damn it! If I knew this would happen, I wouldn’t have touched anything!’

“How long is this going to go on? Please, I just want to sleep… I’m begging you.”

I rubbed my drowsy eyes and whispered my plea, but the system ignored my despair, mercilessly spamming more windows.

[You have achieved MVP status in overall contribution.]
[World Boss subjugation MVP rewards are being distributed.]
[You have gained an immense amount of experience points.]
[Level up.]
[Level 1 → 2]
[Level 2 → 3]
[Level 3 → 4]
[Level… ]

‘What is this system’s problem? Did it hold a grudge against me or something?’

“What did I even do to deserve this?” I groaned, my voice drenched in despair.

Normally, I was known for my indifference and lack of reaction, no matter what came my way.

Yet somehow, this relentless system had managed to strike a nerve. Clearly, it wasn’t just a system—it was a demon.

I let out a heavy sigh, hoping for the chaos to die down.

“Did I… did I finally beat it? Is the alarm hell over now?”

But no.

There was still one more blow to come.

Ding!
Ding!

[World Boss subjugation MVP rewards are being distributed.]
[You have achieved a remarkable feat.]
[Title acquired: Myth Slayer.]

[Myth Slayer]
You have brought down the mythical Goshin with a single attack. The world now calls you the “Myth Slayer.”

Your name has become a symbol of fear and awe, and all mythical beings will bow before you.

[Effects]:

Passive Effect: Critical damage +30%.
Equipped Effect: Damage dealt to World Bosses +30%.

[You have acquired an S-grade guaranteed skill ticket.]
[You have acquired a legendary-grade guaranteed item ticket.]
[Due to your racial trait, you have harvested Goshin’s soul. The soul has been stored in the Halo.]
[You have acquired Goshin’s Soul (SSR).]
[You have earned 1 Legendary Point.]

‘System, blah blah blah—I don’t care! Just give me a skip button already!’

Frantically, I hammered through the prompts, determined to end this nightmare.

Finally, I thought I’d seen the last of it. But then—

[Unused skill ticket detected. Please use it.]
[Unused item ticket detected. Please use it.]

“You’re really going overboard here…” I muttered, my exhaustion palpable.

Fighting against its relentless demands seemed futile. With no other choice, I reluctantly used the tickets.

Five cards appeared before me, each glowing faintly.

I didn’t even hesitate speed was my priority. Picking whatever was closest, I blindly made my selections.

[You have acquired a skill.]

[Skill: Sleep Combat Mastery]
Grade: S
You have mastered the ultimate art of combat through sleep. The deeper your slumber, the more potent your power becomes.

Sleep itself becomes your weapon and shield.

[Effects]:

Sleep Enhancement: Stamina recovery increases by 50% while sleeping.
Power of Dreams: The deeper your sleep, the stronger your abilities.
- Stage 1: Light Sleep (+10% damage, +10% defense)
- Stage 2: Medium Sleep (+30% damage, +30% defense)
- Stage 3: Deep Sleep (+100% damage, +100% defense; all combat-related skills are upgraded to S-grade.)
Auto Combat: Detects and counterattacks enemies automatically while sleeping (toggleable).

[You have acquired an item.]

[Item: Hypnos’ Lullaby]
Grade: Legendary
Type: Necklace

[Description]:
A necklace crafted by Hypnos, the God of Sleep, containing his lullaby. It calms the wearer’s mind and body, enhancing the quality of sleep.

[Effects]:

Deep Sleep: Instantly puts the wearer into a state of deep sleep upon activation.
Cooldown: 24 hours.

‘What… is this nonsense?’

I stared blankly at the glowing notifications. Exhaustion threatened to overwhelm me, but the system’s persistence left me no escape.

All I wanted was to sleep. Yet here I was, trapped in the system’s endless web of rewards.

[Hypnos’ Lullaby Additional Effects]
2. Whisper of Sleep: Emits a soothing lullaby from the necklace, sending a specified target into a deep slumber, regardless of location or resistance.
Cooldown: 24 hours.

Guardian of Dreams: Once per day, nullifies a single attack.
Cooldown: 24 hours.

Even as I tried to make sense of the onslaught of rewards, the flood of system messages continued.

My screen was filled with never-ending notifications. No matter how much I ignored them, it was impossible to stop their relentless barrage.

“Yawn… Can’t I just get this over with somehow?”

I didn’t need any of this. If I could, I would’ve happily handed it all to someone else.

[Rewards are non-transferable.]

Of course, the system crushed even that fleeting thought. Rubbing my drowsy eyes, I attempted to clear the messages as quickly as possible.

Finally, after acquiring my skill and item, I believed the nightmare had ended.

I was wrong.

[World Boss MVP Interview]
[As the highest contributor to the World Boss subjugation, you may deliver a message to all hunters worldwide.]
[Please leave a comment about the strategy used to defeat the World Boss ‘Goshin.’]

“…What? An interview?”

This was absurd. Now they wanted me to talk about it? I was already drained, mentally and physically!

It felt like the entire universe was conspiring against me.

“Gaseyora, uhmeoryeona!”

The words slipped out like an involuntary curse. The system had managed to frustrate me to the point of losing my filter.

If the system had a physical form, I swore I would punch it someday.

[Message sent. The World Boss MVP interview has been officially announced.]

Finally, peace returned.

“I’m going to sleep now! Don’t bother me anymore!”

With that declaration, I collapsed into bed and passed out almost immediately.

Little did I know, my words had already spread across the globe.

HunterNet Forum

The online hunter community exploded with discussions.

Who was the mysterious hunter that defeated the World Boss in a single strike?

The MVP’s identity had become the hottest topic worldwide.

Everyone was eagerly awaiting the reveal of the rankings—and when the leaderboard finally appeared, people were left speechless.

The MVP’s nickname was unbelievably lackluster.

[Zz]

Clearly, it was chosen without a shred of effort.

From that moment, everyone knew this wasn’t your average player.

And then, the MVP interview was released.

HunterNet’s Reaction:

“What’s with this MVP comment?”
“Is that even Korean? Does it translate to anything meaningful?”
“If you interpret it, it just means ‘Get lost, you son of a b***h.’”
“Gaseyora, uhmeoryeona? Sounds like something filtered in online games when you try to curse.”
“This is legendary. Most MVPs give emotional speeches thanking their supporters, but this… hahahaha.”
“Honestly, it’s refreshing. Way better than the usual cringey stuff.”
“Old-school hunters are pissed, calling it rude and disrespectful.”
“Let’s be real without Zz, we’d all be screwed. Haters can deal with it.”

Some were amused by the absurdity of the situation, while others fixated on uncovering the mysterious MVP’s identity.

“Seriously, who is Zz?”
“I work for the Hunter Association, and everyone’s going crazy trying to find them.”
“Are we even sure they’re Korean?”
“What about the people on-site during the raid?”
“No one has any clue. The Association’s agents and scouts are combing through every lead, but they’ve got nothing.”
“I’m in HR, and we’ve sent countless messages and emails, but Zz hasn’t responded once.”

Despite all their efforts, no one could imagine that the sleepy girl caught briefly on camera was the one who had defeated the World Boss.