Epilogue

Epilogue

“All the viewers, hello. This is the game exclusive news.”

A reporter smiled and began to talk in a studio showing the logo of the game exclusive news.

“It has been 3 years since New World swept the online games and it currently has 10 million users playing. But this feature is different from our previous ones. What is different?”

The female broadcaster smiled at the host’s question and answered.

“Today we have Ark, who is the best celebrity of New World in the studio.”

“Huh?  Ark-nim? The legendary player Ark who resurrected thousands of users and defeated the Dark Lord half a year ago? Moreover, he is the president of the complex business Ark’s Corporation and is the first user to become a Duke in the Schudenberg Kingdom.”

“Omo, you know quite a bit about him?”

“I’m just Ark’s fan.”

The host smiled and replied.

“But Ark is known for not really appearing in the media.”

“This is something worth celebrating.”

“Something worth celebrating?”

“Listen to it yourself.”

The female broadcaster smiled as a young man entered the studio. The young man dressed in jeans and an old t-shirt was none other than Hyun-woo.

“Welcome Ark-nim!”

The host instantly greeted Hyun-woo as he entered. Then he hurled questions as soon as Hyun-woo sat.

“You’re much younger than I thought so can I ask for your age?”

“I’m turning 25 this year.”

“Oh, that’s so young. But could you tell us what you have to celebrate?”

“Let’s see. A few days ago, Global Exos gave me a position as an advisor in the company.”

“An advisor? At twenty-five years old?”

“Global Exos told me that it is unprecedented to appoint someone so young to that position.”

Hyun-woo scratched his head with an embarrassed expression. The host looked him in the eye and asked.

“It is really amazing that you were selected. Can I ask you the secret?”

“The secret…..”

In fact, the process by which Hyun-woo became the advisor was very complicated. Two months ago, Hyun-woo had swallowed Lucifer’s Immortality Pill. He thought it would give him ridiculous stats but the immortality pill ended up giving Ark the master code.

Yuna had hidden the master code inside Project: Lucifer. It was the trick of hiding the treasure inside the enemy camp! However, Park Woo-seong who knew the location of the master code had fallen into a coma so Global Exos was unable to find it. Then Hyun-woo ended up eating it. Global Exos later became aware of it and used all types of methods to regain the master code. However, the master code had already been digested by Ark. There was no method of separating the master code from Ark.

However, they couldn’t just release someone with the ability of the Creator into New World. Therefore Global Exos had given Ark the official position of ‘Manager.’ Hyun-woo recalled that time and laughed.

“I just put all my efforts into New World. Global Exos appreciated it and decided to thank me.”

“Hahaha, isn’t that a coy answer? Are you afraid that others could reach that position?”

Hyun-woo gave an easy going smile and answered.

“You seem disappointed so I apologize.”

“Not at all. If you don’t mind this impolite question, won’t you receive quite a lot of money know that Ark’s Corporation is so successful and you are the advisor of Global Exos? I don’t understand everything but it seems enough to call you a game tycoon.”

“Quite a lot of people seem to think this.”

“Are we wrong?”

“It depends on the definition of a game tycoon.”

“Are you deliberating avoiding the answer?”

“You deliberately gave me a question that is difficult to answer.”

The host laughed at Hyun-woo’s answer.

“Then I’m going to cut to the chase. You’ve gained a lot of wealth and fame after the Demonic War both in the game and reality. And many viewers are still interested in your videos. That’s why we wanted to meet Ark-nim. Ark-nim was the commander of thousands of troops and you also defeated the Dark Lord and the Red Man.”

The studio started playing the video of the Kwarian battle on the large screen. The host didn’t ask Hyun-woo any questions while playing the video. After 1 hour……

Hyun-woo looked at the clock and became surprised.

“Oh I’m sorry. We’ll have to finish this here.”

“Huh?  What…..?”

“There is another important event today.”

Hyun-woo rose and began to leave the studio.

“Wait a minute. Just one more word. What does Ark-nim think is the secret to your success?”

The confused host hurriedly asked. Hyun-woo stopped and replied.

“Grinding.”

“G-grinding?”

“No matter how times change, grinding is one thing that doesn’t change in online games.”

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“Hurry Burning Soul!”

Kurarara, kurarara!

Ark raced over the seas on Burning Soul. He appeared at an island after flying for a while. It was Seutandal that was previously known as the Netherworld. Ark flew across the coast and headed towards Haman Fortress. But something was different about Haman Fortress. The flags of every kingdom were hung and there were a large number of flowers all over the place. Today an unprecedented event was occurring at Haman Fortress.

“I’m a little late. Damn, that guy will become grumpy……”

He landed in a square in Haman Fortress. Then a group of people stampeded towards him.

“Ark, you only arrived now?”

“It has already started.”

The men were the rehabilitation members.

“Don’t you know you’re the last one to arrive?”

“Is everyone else already here?”

“Yes, they arrived a while ago.”

“Where is JusticeMan ajusshi and my mother?”

“Don’t be ridiculous.  You know what they’re like now that they’re getting married soon.”

Jjak-tung frowned and pointed to one side. The pair of them were stuck together without caring about the gazes of other people….. They were JusticeMan and So-mi.

After the Demonic War ended, JusticeMan finally managed to successfully propose to So-mi. And their wedding was occurring in one month. Therefore JusticeMan and So-mi weren’t afraid to show their affection everywhere.

“Damn, do we have to grow old as bachelors?”

“I have to find a lover quickly.”

Bul-kkun pouted and grumbled. Then someone muttered from behind them.

“I think it is impossible with your face.”

“What the? What scum….”

Bul-kkun turned around and was about to shout when he flinched and closed his mouth. The man standing behind him raised an eyebrow and asked.

“It is me. What will you do?”

“Ah no, you’re Isyuram hyung-nim? Hehehe, have you been living well these days?”

“That’s creepy. Don’t touch me.”

That’s right. The one who caused Bul-kkun to cringe was Isyuram. Isyuram had played an important role in stopping Maseutyu from restoring the shield so he had received quite a lot of achievement points. However, that wasn’t the only thing Isyuram obtained from the Demonic War. Ark had all the data of New World thanks to the master code so he obtained the information of the criminal organization for Isyuram. Thanks to that achievement, Isyuram became the team leader of a special cyber investigation squad. Isyuram had to live in the stuffy game unit again but he didn’t hate New World despite his complaints.

“Teacher-nim, have you been well?”

“Yes, I know you’re busy but you should come to the gym sometimes.”

Isyuram said before heading into Haman Fortress. Bul-kkun breathed a sigh of relief when Isyuram suddenly shouted.

“Geez, it is almost finished. Let’s go!”

Ark and the rehabilitation members hurriedly ran into the fortress. There were familiar faces inside.

Sid holding a large backpack (Sid was currently the chief of Seutandal’s branch of the merchant’s guild), Buksil, Sapjil and Ulmeok running around drooling at the food (the three pig brothers were the Seutandal branch chief of Ark’s store), Bread and Redian (both of them were now officially in a relationship) and Wormer who was already dozing off (after the Demonic War, Wormer was the chief of the Magic Institute’s engineering division).

Aside from the NPCs, Haman Fortress was also full of NPCs. The reason they were all gathered today…..

“Look over there. Kikiki, that guy who is always so smug is frozen.”

“Didn’t you hear? That guy drank alcohol and cried when he proposed.”

“He also gave up his profession as an assassin.”

The rehabilitation members laughed and pointed towards someone standing in front while people lined up on both sides. They were a man and woman wearing formal clothes. They were Shambala and Isabel. That’s right. Today Shambala’s long-time dream had become a reality. For the first time in the history of online games, a user was marrying a NPC. It was Shambala and Isabel’s wedding. Apart from the NPCs and users, there were many reporters present.

“That guy, he really is marrying an NPC.”

He had heard about the wedding for a while but actually seeing it was strange. But what was the difference? They were just like people. Wasn’t this New World where anything was possible? Jjak-tung nudged Ark’s side and smirked.

“Hey, when are you going to get married?”

“Huh?  I…..”

Ark scratched his head and blushed.

“Now the bride Isabel is going to throw her bouquet.

Isabel laughed brightly and threw her bouquet high into the sky. Then two women suddenly jumped out from the crowd. The two throwing their bodies was Roco and Lariette! The guests burst out laughing.

That was…… Anyway, Ark’s worries would definitely continue.

THE END…

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[…] The final chapters of Ark have been released. You can read chapter 8 here and the epilogue here. […]

Estykun
8 years ago

thx

Estykun
8 years ago
Reply to  Estykun

can’t wait for the next series

thank you very much Turtle for the hard work during all this time and thank you Japtem for bringing this amazing Novel to the Readers
and many thanks towards the author

i thought ark would finally choose a girl 🙁

kessanrpg
8 years ago
Reply to  Estykun

Well, it’s not finished, there is a sequel 😀

Estykun
8 years ago
Reply to  kessanrpg

that is why i said can’t wait for the next series (ark the legend)
anyway thx for reminding me of it 🙂

minority
minority
8 years ago

good job bro, thank you
sooooo much….

Mohamed Amin
8 years ago

OMG THZ FOR THE GREAT WORK AND CONGRTZ FOR JOP WELL DONE

Zed
Zed
8 years ago

thanks for the long hardwork 🙂

heavenelf
heavenelf
8 years ago

This is it ??? Nooooooo . . .

BTW thank you very much till the end ^^

midoriha
midoriha
8 years ago

Thanks a lot—!
Good work on the series—!

WuxiaNovels#1Yandere
WuxiaNovels#1Yandere
8 years ago

Thanks!!! Wow I really am amazed that you stuck through and translated this whole thing! I’m glad though it was an amazing ride! Kudos

Hakim
Hakim
8 years ago

Sequelllll plzzz

halffriedchicken
8 years ago

Grinding…. You know all about it and it shows!

Thanks turtle ^^

iVoRy
iVoRy
8 years ago

Great job!!

Really appreciate your hard work.
Guess we’ll have to find out the heroine of this story un the sequel.

linny
linny
8 years ago

Thank you!

Aegisto
Aegisto
8 years ago

Thanks for all the chapters !!!

Hakim
Hakim
8 years ago

Turtle, is it confirmed that Ark:The legend would feature ark as the main character again?

Because Ark finished getting a legendary equipment set, killed the final boss, got his 3rd profession and finally gains enough money to support his family.

Don’t tell me somewhere around the world, a new continent was born? Or another game is created where ark plays in it like LMS.

karami92
8 years ago
Reply to  Hakim

I think, from what I read of the synopsis turtle posted a while ago, that the sequel is about an entirely different game

artistlo
artistlo
8 years ago

GREAT JOB Turtle… really really thank very much for your dedication in completing ARK !!!

weed
weed
8 years ago

LOL. Shambala marrying an NPC. Excellent ending to a decent series. I look forward to Ark: the Legend.

Oo
Oo
8 years ago
Reply to  weed

What will he do when the game becomes discontinued? Lol…

Ranoa
Ranoa
8 years ago

yaaaayyy, end!!!

Jamzxz
Jamzxz
8 years ago

Thanks to the author and to you turtle for translating… This is just awesome !!!

Josh
Josh
8 years ago

Can’t believe it’s finally over. *Cries* . Thanks so much for the hard work. Keep up the good work and good luck with school.

zetagear
8 years ago

Turtle nim i would like the give my heartfelt appreciation for translating Ark

choirofangels
8 years ago

Thank you very much for the translations of Ark. I look forward to the new series.

ShieldBasher
8 years ago

Nice thanks

wanfai
8 years ago

Thank you very much, this has been quite the job well done for ya huh? xD
But really, thank you for the hard work!

El Psy Congroo
El Psy Congroo
8 years ago

Thank you thank you thank you very much for your hard work! You are the best! Alright! Rock n Roll to the World!

Tolu
Tolu
8 years ago

I’ve been reading Ark for a long time and i would like to tell the team that translates this thank you very much. Your update time is brilliant and reading this is one of the highlights of my day. Sincerely I say thank you for everything you’ve done

joakofrias
8 years ago

mmmm yep! now I am feelling existential vacuum

abdnet
8 years ago

Thanks for the hardwork
Turtle is the best
good luck

Roadkill
Roadkill
8 years ago

Good job! Thank you for sharing your wonderful and ‘grinding’ work.

I look forward to reading your future translations.

gingi71
gingi71
8 years ago

than you turtle, than you for this years of effort, (th ln that i want to be translate now is Elf Tensei Kara no Cheat Kenkoku-ki) by fan man

s
s
8 years ago

Thank you!!

MShinoda
MShinoda
8 years ago

thx 4 the series

newt
newt
8 years ago

THANK YOU SO MUCH MASTER TURTLE………..

zhaoyun
zhaoyun
8 years ago

Thank you so much Turtle. Many thanks to your hardwork and everything.

jobwelldone
jobwelldone
8 years ago

Thank you so much for the countless hours you have put into the translations for the series Ark, it was a pleasant journey. I cannot thank you enough Turtle!

Frutte
Frutte
8 years ago

thank you. It has been an amazing journey

Shiaforthewin
Shiaforthewin
8 years ago

Thank you for your work on this project I enjoyed it alot. Looking forward to your next project 🙂

vedz
vedz
8 years ago

thanks for sticking with us till the end.. ”I am now crying”… I am filling so happy and sadness at the same time.
turtle thamks for your consistent godly translation.
one last thing, please give us a brief synopsis of the sequel that ‘karami92′ is talking about becuase I can’t handle this addiction.
again ”’thanks thanks and thanks”’

vedz
vedz
8 years ago
Reply to  vedz

turtle thanks.
I found synopsis page in the website. .and .there is 12 volumes are waiting for translation.

matricha113
8 years ago

Thank you millions awesome Turtle… You…….. I dont know how to express my gratitude to you….
It has been an amazing journey for me… You have shown quiet an amazing resilience and tenacity in terms of producing chapters for us hungry readers…
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU…..

Kyle Lotz
8 years ago

Thank you. Are you going to add the earlier chapters from Japtem?

micha
micha
8 years ago

Thank you for your hardwork!! For translating till the end! For such dedication! For everything! Its been a wonderful journey!

ps. Do hope Ark would be the MC on the sequel… then again its title is Ark wouldnt it be funny if the MC is different? Hahaha

erenor
erenor
8 years ago

Thank you =)

pro
pro
8 years ago

thank you for your hard work 🙂

zaltrhiz
zaltrhiz
8 years ago

A Wonderful ending and marvelous Epilogue for Ark.

Blaed
Blaed
8 years ago

Ah, except for the romance subplot between Ark, Lariette, and Roco, this was a pretty damn good ending to a good story. I had immense fun reading this adventure. I’d like to thank Legendary Moonlight Sculptor and Japtem.com for introducing me to ARK. And I’d like to you, Turtle, for finishing this epic tale for all of us. It was a helluva ride!

I almost don’t even know how I’m read ARK: The Legend. ARK was already excitement enough! Still, you bet your sweet ass I’ll be there for the first chapter!

Belkar
Belkar
8 years ago

Thank you very much for all your effort to finish the translation of this wonderful story.

metalkor
metalkor
8 years ago

thank you for the time, effort and patience you are a legand

metalkor
metalkor
8 years ago

thank you

asador
asador
8 years ago

HAHAHAHAHAHA epic ending,fking happy ending…awesome…..can’t believe i got to see the ending to this story…few months back i was disappointed to see japten drop the project then a few weeks later i find this site….turtle you can’t even imagine what you did for the readers….really you can’t imagine what this means for me…..thx a lot man…be safe and good luck on your new future project

Executor
8 years ago

You’re the fastest turtle ever! And even more badass than Turtle Reliance. Thanks for translating the bulk of the novel. Thanks also to Japtem for their great work. Now, I’m glad that this won’t be the end of the Legend of the Rainbow Turtle. Looking forward to the next read.

babbo3d
babbo3d
8 years ago

In my mind this was a harem ending.

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