Duo Leveling LITRPG | Post Apocalyptic | SYSTEM-Chapter 24 - Name Drop

Chapter 24 - Name Drop

Tsk.

This wasn’t some MT club retreat recreation game where everyone took turns introducing themselves.

Finally, it was Millie’s turn.

"Millie.

Level 79.

Good at shooting."

That was it.

Short .... Sharp, and it clearly defined her role.

There was no need to mention her past as a famous idol singer.

’It doesn’t matter who we used to be.’

What mattered was simple: What she could do on the battlefield.

Anything more than that was just baggage, was dead weight.

’Better not raise death flags.’

If she died out there and people got too attached, it would just hurt more.

Better not to create unnecessary ties in a world like this.

Then, the next person stepped up.

"I’m Luke.

Used to work at my dad’s company.

Had a place in Crystal Mile and Oakridge.

Before all this happened, I was actually house hunting around here—"

Wow. TMI level over 9000.

While Caleb had kicked off the introductions with a little too much information, Luke took it to an entirely different level.

A true "Too Much Talker."

Pointless details, completely unnecessary.

Still, if you sifted through the garbage, there was at least one useful nugget:

’So he played Exodia1 too.’

Like Caleb, he had shutdown rewards — meaning he had real experience.

No wonder his outfit was so suspiciously clean compared to the others.

Turned out it wasn’t just normal clothes, It was equipment.

’Oh, I remember that outfit...’

An absurdly expensive — yet utterly useless — event cash shop costume.

You had to spend real money for it, but it provided no bonuses at all.

Just made you look neat.

As far as Jhin was concerned, it was nothing but overpriced trash.

"And since I have some experience, I’ll do my best to make sure no one gets hurt!

Just trust me!"

Finally, his self-introduction ended, people’s exhausted faces said it all.

Luke looked pleased with himself and stepped back.

Next up was— Jhin.

Caleb cleared his throat.

"Next, someone you probably haven’t met yet."

Everyone turned to look.

Jhin stepped forward, unfazed by the attention.

Most of them didn’t recognize him, which made sense.

Aside from saving Caleb and defeating the boss monster, he had stayed mostly in the background.

He had been just an outsider following along...Invisible.

Which made this a little tricky.What should he even say?

Talk about his skills?

His level?

What he could do?

He opened his mouth to speak.

"I’m—"

"Wait, are you Jhin?!"

Luke butted in suddenly, practically shouting.

Showing off his pointless luxury suit again, he grinned broadly.

"Yeah? You’re Jhin from Stoneveil city High, right?"

"...Do I know you?"

"Of course you do!

You were a total loser."

Jhin blinked.

A memory — unpleasant but vivid — surfaced from the depths of his mind.

A face ...Ugly as hell.

’No way...’

"I’m Luke!"

The jerk from high school.

One step closer, looking down at him like they were still teenagers, Luke flashed a self-satisfied grin.

"You’re still such a loser.

Recognized you instantly."

He stuck out his hand for a handshake.

Jhin just stared at it blankly.

Luke awkwardly pulled his hand back, while the air between them thicKyleed.

A hint of killing intent flashed.

Jhin narrowed his eyes and answered coolly.

"You changed a lot.

Like, reincarnation level."

Seriously, how much money had this guy dumped into plastic surgery?

That story about having wealthy parents clearly wasn’t a lie.

Otherwise, no way he could have rebuilt that disaster of a face so thoroughly.

’At this point, he should be bowing in gratitude to his surgeon for life.’

Oblivious to the scornful thoughts aimed his way, Luke chuckled nastily.

"So, how’ve you been?

Still a loser, I see.

Guess life hasn’t treated you any better."

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"Just looking at you takes me back.

You used to buy my bread, remember?

Ahh, memories."

Jhin said nothing.

Just stared coldly.

He didn’t even react when Millie finally couldn’t take it anymore and stepped in.

"What exactly do you think you’re doing?"

"Huh?"

"Mr. Jhin is our savior."

Her voice was sharp as a knife.

"And who do you think you are, speaking to him like that?"

"Savior?!" Luke spluttered.

Millie glared fiercely.

"If it weren’t for him, we would all be dead right now."

Her words were like bullets.

She wasn’t exaggerating, she was simply stating the truth.

Feeling the pressure from a high-level player glaring at him, Luke flinched without even realizing it.

Meanwhile, Millie turned back toward Jhin, her expression softening.

Her cheeks flushed pink.

"I’m sorry.

This wasn’t supposed to turn into a mess."

"It’s fine."

Jhin clicked his tongue and muttered:

"Let’s stop feeding the moron and get back to the briefing."

Luke’s face twisted.

"...Did you just call me a moron?"

Yeah, and?

Jhin locked eyes with him and smiled thinly.

Honestly, it was almost funny.

’It’s been ten years.’

Ten years, long enough for mountains and rivers to change.

And yet, here was this idiot, clinging to ancient schoolyard grudges like nothing had changed.

When in reality—

the entire world had crumbled in just three months.

Jhin gave a small, bitter laugh.

’Don’t feed the trolls.’

He remembered that old internet saying and turned his attention back to the others. He only had one thing to say, anyway.

One simple truth.

What he could do.

He looked around once at the assembled survivors, and spoke.

"I’m Kyle."

For a moment, confusion rippled across the group.

They stared at him ...Processing.

And then— the realization started to spread.

Their eyes widened ...Mouths fell open.

Because the name "Kyle" wasn’t just a name.

It was a legend.