Chapter 14: Training the Unmeasurable
The city was quiet.
Too quiet.
After the Crimson Gate disaster and the S-Rank anomaly, everyone was watching. Governments, guilds, and even players were afraid to move too fast.
But Kang Tae-Hyun didn't wait.
Rebuilding From Nothing
Inside the abandoned warehouse, Tae-Hyun looked at his small team:
Seo-Ah, exhausted but determined
Hwan-Guk, still brimming with energy
Seung-Ho, jittery but ready to record every detail
He didn't need a guild.
He needed fighters who could survive with him, not under him.
"Listen carefully," Tae-Hyun said, voice low but sharp.
"This world thinks it knows heroes. But it doesn't. And it will never measure me. So if you want to survive… follow me properly."
Hwan-Guk cracked his knuckles. "Finally, a real fight."
Seo-Ah shook her head. "Bro, slow down. I'm not even close to ready."
Tae-Hyun's eyes softened slightly. "Then I'll teach you."
Lessons of the Sovereign
The training began.
Speed over strength: Tae-Hyun moved faster than the eye could follow, showing Hwan-Guk how to react instinctively.
Strategy over numbers: Seung-Ho learned to read battlefield information and anticipate enemy behavior.
Protection over power: Seo-Ah focused on her Sanctified Domain, learning to extend her shield and manage multiple allies.
Hours passed.
By the end of the first day, Seung-Ho was exhausted, Hwan-Guk bleeding, and Seo-Ah trembling.
Tae-Hyun stood silently, watching.
None of them are perfect… but they're mine.
A system message blinked faintly, almost hesitant.
[Observation]
Entity Kang Tae-Hyun continues to train others beyond system prediction
Effect: Unknown
Public Recognition of the Sovereign
Meanwhile, the world's media exploded again.
"ERROR Rank Hero Seen Leading Unnamed Faction!"
"Sovereign-Class Entity Exhibits Leadership Beyond All Guilds!"
Lee Min-Seok watched from a rooftop.
"…Impossible."
Guilds were panicking. Their strategies were useless. The world couldn't measure Kang Tae-Hyun, and now others were learning under him.
So the story spreads… and grows uncontrollable.
Seo-Ah's Breakthrough
The next morning, Tae-Hyun guided Seo-Ah to a small training field.
"Relax," he said.
"Your light can protect hundreds, but first, control it for one."
Seo-Ah nodded and focused.
Her barrier flared.
Not just one circle—but multiple overlapping domes formed perfectly, each responding instinctively to imaginary attacks.
Tae-Hyun nodded approvingly.
"Now, combine it with speed."
A simulation of monsters appeared—just illusions, but fast, deadly, and relentless.
Seo-Ah's barriers shifted fluidly, covering allies, redirecting attacks, and even countering simulated projectiles.
[Skill Upgrade]
Sanctified Domain → Sanctified Sanctuary
Effect: Extended range, automatic threat prioritization
Seo-Ah gasped.
"…I feel… unstoppable."
Tae-Hyun smiled faintly. "Good. That's exactly how I want you."
The Future Unfolds
After training, the team gathered.
"Guilds will attack," Hwan-Guk said eagerly.
"They'll want to challenge us."
Tae-Hyun shook his head.
"They won't just challenge us—they'll try to erase me completely. And when that happens, you'll need to survive without me."
Seo-Ah swallowed hard.
"I'll be ready."
Tae-Hyun looked at the horizon.
They think they understand the world…
They have no idea it's already changed.
A system message blinked faintly, almost fearful.
[Note]
Entity Kang Tae-Hyun continues to evolve
Potential Threat: Maximum
He turned to his team.
"Sleep well tonight," he said.
"Tomorrow… we start the real lesson."
🔥 End of Chapter 14 🔥