Episode 18
Beyond the barrier, the only person who survived in the lobby on the other side was Son Seo-yeon.
Being alone will be her second experience.
Even when she first became Salseong, all her colleagues would have died by her hands.
“What happens to that woman now?”
Chae Yi-seol muttered to himself.
Son Seo-yeon joined a new group after killing all of her original colleagues.
Maybe it will be like that this time too.
Ah, I feel kind of cheap.
I hope my hunch is wrong.
Srurr.
“What do you mean?”
The barrier between us and the lobby over there began to crack.
With a message confirming that my uneasy premonition was correct.
[A new group has been created.]
It was like that too.
“You’re going to be on my side with that woman from now on?”
“We were fighting just a moment ago!”
Naively, our people’s reaction wasn’t bad.
High level player with a gun.
Under normal circumstances, this would be unconditionally welcomed.
The problem is that Son Seo-yeon is not a typical character.
[The strategy book has been sent.]
And at that moment, the wise man’s status window sent me a message.
I slowly looked at the contents of the message.
[Strategy: Salseong fully develops his characteristics every time
If the wise man’s status window sends a strategy book right away like this, Salseong’s role in this game system is definitely not small.
Anyway, it was a bloody day.
Just by hearing the name, you can roughly imagine what will happen.
Being in a group like Salseong made me feel like I was holding a bomb that might explode at any moment.
I’ll have to do my best to let that monster die during the mission.
“Yesterday’s enemy has become today’s friend! Nice to meet you!”
Ahn Se-chang was the first to approach her and welcome her.
Seo Jun-ho then also approaches her.
“Son Seo-yeon. “It will be heartbreaking to lose a colleague, but let’s do our best anyway.”
Looking at them, I shook my head.
It’s just frustrating because everyone doesn’t know anything.
Something feels wrong.
It was a moment when I was very worried about the future.
“bothered.”
She picked her ears with her fingers and leaned against one of the walls.
Ahn Se-chang and Seo Jun-ho showed embarrassed expressions like decalcomania.
Seoyeon Son. As expected, he was not an ordinary character.
“Have you ever seen such a shameless bitch!”
Kim Se-yong was excited by Son Seo-yeon’s actions.
Maybe he doesn’t feel good about her.
Aside from me, Son Seo-yeon got shot the most on the 3rd floor.
“pig. Then you die.”
“what?”
It seemed like wild anger was leaking out of Kim Se-yong’s nostrils.
The guy walked towards Son Seo-yeon with great strides.
Now is the time when confidence is at its peak.
Because I invested all the gold I received as a reward from the 3rd floor mission into my stats.
It’s all about strength.
Who wouldn’t say they’re a muscle lover?
“What did this crazy bitch say just now?”
Kim Se-yong stood in front of her.
An imminent situation.
I didn’t really stop him.
Since this is not a “day of blood,” no major accidents will occur.
There is no way Kim Se-yong can overpower Son Seo-yeon.
“Get that pig’s head out of my sight.”
The line has already been crossed a long time ago.
Kim Se-yong’s string of reason was also broken.
Hwii profit!
The Stone Fist skill was immediately unleashed.
Kim Se-yong’s fist the size of a pot lid and Son Seo-yeon’s tiny head. The moment the two overlapped, a scream erupted.
“Aaaah!”
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The one who collapsed was Se-yong Kim.
For a moment, I closed my eyes tightly.
It’s almost like I’m going crazy because I’ve hit an important part with my shoe.
After that, there was no mercy in Son Seo-yeon’s hands.
Whoa!
Whoa whoa!
A series of knee attacks hit Kim Se-yong’s face.
After just two shots, my face is already covered in blood.
That’s why you should have looked at your opponent and attacked him.
* * *
There was something new I learned.
Injuries sustained during a mission are fully repaired the moment you return to the lobby.
Injuries sustained in the lobby will not heal naturally.
If it weren’t for Chae Yi-seol’s healing skills, Kim Se-yong would still have a swollen face.
It was a result I vaguely expected based on the stats of the two people I could see.
The problem was that Kim Se-yong ignorantly focused only on strength.
Anyway, it was a good opportunity to explore Son Seo-yeon’s strategy of not using a gun.
And Son Seo-yeon was now standing in front of me.
I expected that she would come visit me.
Because I was the one who killed her on the third floor.
“Do you have something to say?”
“Let me ask you just one question. “Did you guys know this in advance?”
What Son Seo-yeon asks me is the function of the return stone used in the 3rd floor mission.
In fact, this difference in information was crucial to the victory.
“uh. “I knew it.”
“As expected. “It was ridiculous that that pig appeared three times.”
“So, when I got the Hearthstone, I should have thought about what it was. is not it?”
Son Seo-yeon’s eyes wavered at my words.
“You were the one who figured it out?”
“Does it matter?
“You mean you.”
The way words are interpreted is very arbitrary.
In conclusion, it was correct.
And at that moment, the wise man’s status window sent me another message.
[Salseong wants to designate you as the main target.]
[Your value has been recognized, and primary targeting has been approved.]
[On Bloody Day, if you are killed by Salseong, you will receive very high rewards.]
crazy.
What is this again?
I want to ask this out loud. What kind of situation is this now?
Son Seo-yeon’s eyes looking at me suddenly feel like a predator.
“Son Seo-yeon, is there anything else you want to say?”
I wish you could say something about this situation.
“does not exist.”
Son Seo-yeon turned around and went to a corner of the lobby.
As soon as he joined our group, he got into a fight with Kim Se-yong, so he’s probably going to be a doggo die the whole time.
Anyway, I am the main target. My mind suddenly becomes confused.
What would happen if I had a life-or-death battle with Son Seo-yeon right now?
It was an important question for me.
Because you never know when the bloody day will come.
If it comes tomorrow,
… … Nine times out of ten, I will lose.
Even though I have a slight advantage in terms of stats, there is a huge difference in the tempo.
Of course, the Indomitable Sword is a good rare weapon, but in general, it was difficult for a sword to fight against a gun.
I don’t know if I have advanced skills related to swordsmanship.
“Hmm.”
There is proper motivation to level up.
[There are 12 hours remaining until the 4th floor mission. Take a break.]
[You can receive absolute protection while you sleep.]
I took a seat and lay down on the hard lobby floor.
I’m not sure if sleep is really necessary with this gaming system, but I’m thinking of getting some sleep for now.
Even though other basic needs were limited, I wanted to recover my humanity by sleeping, even if it was forced upon me.
“ha.”
A very quiet sigh escaped from somewhere.
I, who has sensitive hearing, could hear.
This is Kim Se-yong.
Kim Se-yong, lying far away, was lost in thought, his eyes twitching.
It was probably a big shock.
I must have been overflowing with confidence after receiving the highest ever gold reward, but I was blown away like that.
Se-yong, my brother will take revenge on you later.
First of all, let’s get some sleep today.
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[The mission now begins.]
[Move to the 4th floor.]
Let me at least tell you what floor it is on.
The background changed in an instant.
This place resembled a city that had been left in ruins.
A translucent dome-shaped barrier can also be seen in the distance, which seems to indicate a restricted area.
“Hoyoung hyung. “I have a promise.”
Kim Se-yong approached me with a sturdy expression and began speaking.
“What is it, man?”
“Son Seo-yeon, I will kill that bitch with my own hands. So please leave a big mission to me on the 4th floor as well.”
They seem to be aiming for gold rewards, but the 4th floor mission hasn’t even been revealed yet.
And above all, at this point, the gap between the two is enormous.
This is definitely not a difference that can be reversed by hard carrying a top mission on one or two floors.
“If you want to kill Son Seo-yeon, you will continue to listen to me carefully.”
“uh. okay.”
Anyway, I got a good rein.
And finally, the mission for this floor was revealed.
[Disaster is about to fall on this cursed city.]
[Secure the escape portal by hunting monsters that appear throughout the city. The portal is connected to the lobby.]
[Escape portals are randomly created where monsters die, and only the player who has captured the monster alone can pass through.]
[Only 20 portals will be created.]
[Time limit: 6 hours]
“It’s finally monster hunting!”
“Now I feel like doing something!”
“If there are thirteen people and twenty portals, there is no need to compete!”
I hear voices of joy.
Since the last 2nd and 3rd floors were missions where players had to fight each other continuously, everyone was mentally exhausted.
Additionally, monster hunting was the only way to raise our stagnant levels.
“Hoyoung. “It’s easy to get to the 4th floor, right?”
Chae Yi-seol came up to me and asked.
Even this smart woman still hasn’t figured out the cruelty of the fourth floor.
“That’s not true. Mr. Lee Seol.”
Ominous thoughts keep swirling around in my head.
This is because the 4th floor was inducing a cruel law of the fittest.
“Why is that so? “Are you expecting the level of monsters to be high?”
It’s not like that.
If the level of the monsters had been the issue, it would have been easier.
“no. “This fourth floor is where human selfishness is tested.”
The core of this floor is an escape portal that can avoid disaster.
The problem is that it is non-transferable.
“I don’t understand! “Please explain.”
“great. Let me give you an example. Let’s say a portal appears where the monster Chae Yi-seol first caught was. So what should I do next?”
“well. Shouldn’t we stop hunting immediately, go through the portal, and go to the lobby?”
Again, a standard answer.
However, there is no guarantee that other people will have the same thoughts.
“That’s possible because you’re Lee Seol. “Every time we hunt a monster, it gives us experience and allows us to level up.”
“Are you saying there will be players who keep hunting and opening unnecessary portals?”
I nodded.
This will be a sweet temptation since there is no level up on the 2nd and 3rd floors where monsters do not appear.
Moreover, the number of portals is 20. Since it is a vaguely generous number, it may ease the burden on your conscience.
“Hoyoung. “Then wouldn’t we be able to agree now to stop hunting as soon as we secure the portal?”
“You should try.”
But it won’t be easy.
Above all, Salseong Son Seo-yeon. Her existence is the greatest source of anxiety for us.
Even if the rest of the people want to keep their agreed upon promises, if Son Seo-yeon refuses, the fourth floor here will become a crucible of chaos.
And her answer was exactly what I expected.
“Nope?”
Have you ever seen such a sweet potato bitch?
I was tempted to hit Daguri, but the damage expected was too great, not to mention Gao getting hurt.
This is not a ‘bloody day’, but the moment she makes up her mind, several people will disappear with gunfire.
Everyone just looked at Son Seo-yeon with cold eyes, but no one took action.
Se-yong Kim was just shaking his fist.
“Then good luck!”
Son Seo-yeon left without leaving those words alone.
Everyone looked like they had been hit with a sweet potato.
shit. If we keep fighting here, our chances of securing the portal will only decrease.
“First, let’s start hunting. “Once we secure the portal, everyone knows, right?”
Everyone nodded at what I said.
First of all, I have to hurry.
Because you have to kill two birds with one stone: level up and portal.
This time too, the
-Continued in Episode 19-
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