Episode 75
The corners of Son Seo-yeon’s mouth rose slightly.
He was quite satisfied with my telepathic suggestion.
What I proposed to her was joint murder and murder, so she had no reason to refuse it.
‘It’s murder.’
In the end, I decided to kill someone even on the 11th floor.
Starting with my colleague Kim Jun-seong, I killed quite a few people.
Every time, I always had a reason.
Because he was a villain who deserved to die, either for the greater good or to save others.
‘But no matter the reason, murder is murder.’
The assassination of Mae Ho-pyeong in Murim was the opportunity that shook my moral code the most.
It’s clear that he was a wicked person, but I didn’t think much about whether he deserved to die or whether I deserved to be judged.
An assassination order was given to me, and I just carried it out.
This time too, the conditions given to me are similar.
Mission name: [Bounty Hunter]
I can live only when the majority of an area dies.
Even if I don’t actively commit murder, I will eventually have to wait for someone to die.
I repeatedly felt relieved and self-deceived at the fact that I didn’t see blood on my hands.
Killing someone with my own hands and hoping that someone will get their hands dirty for me.
I was filled with skepticism as to whether the latter would actually be less painful.
So I decided.
If I can’t avoid it, I’ll decide to take charge of my own destiny.
Of course, murder is still an unpleasant thing, and a minimum defense mechanism against it was necessary.
So I decided to use Seoyeon Son.
Since she can see the murderous actions of others with her eyes, I planned to use this to determine the area to be targeted.
Of course, those tagat are evil people.
This was the minimum conscience that led to his decision to commit murder.
‘Hmm.’
Even though I rationalize it to myself, a piece of uneasy feeling in my heart does not go away.
Still, now I have to get used to it little by little.
Because this is the tower of Apocalypse, not reality.
Suddenly, an anecdote from Professor Michael Sandel’s book came to mind.
The story of a driver driving a locomotive whose brakes were broken.
Here the driver is faced with a damn choice.
Should you drive the locomotive with broken brakes and kill the five workers on the track, or turn the steering wheel and kill only one worker on the new track?
At the time, I supported the choice to open the steering wheel.
Of course, it wasn’t because I thought it was right.
Because you can’t dare to talk about [justice] in a situation where you have to kill someone.
That is also the reality I am facing now.
The best I can do is to eliminate a few villains and finish the 11th floor most efficiently.
Of course, this is not justice.
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[Move to the 11th floor.]
As always, an unfamiliar world unfolded before us.
A village that looks heterogeneous.
This is probably where humanoid monsters lived.
This smell, felt through the sense of smell, was the rotting corpse of an invincible monster.
“Right, Kansu?”
Kang!
Kansu nodded, confirming that my thoughts were right.
As the wise man’s status window notified in advance, everyone was scattered at the start of the 11th floor mission.
[Activate the minimap.]
When the skill was activated, a translucent hologram turned on at the top of my vision, and various colored dots began to move.
Of course, each of these points is a player. I always feel this, but the minimap is a very deceptive skill.
Although you can’t see every detail, it’s enough to read the board while looking at the entire floor.
[The exclusive electronic signboard on the 11th floor has been activated.]
And another hologram was created that all players could see.
Area 1: 2 people survive
Area 2: 11 people alive
Area 3: 7 people survive
Area 4: 7 people survive
※ You are a player from District 3.
The number of people in each area is different.
There were even areas with only two players.
Judging from the tower’s tendencies so far, the four areas should be well balanced.
This means that no one overwhelming area will exist.
‘Then the level of players in District 1 must be no joke.’
If the balance is 100% perfect, we come to the conclusion that the two people in District 1 are stronger than me and Son Seo-yeon combined.
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In District 3, there are five more colleagues besides us.
Of course, this is just an assumption.
[Food and water are provided. There will be no further rations until the 11th floor ends.]
Along with the message, three pieces of bread and a bucket of water fell in front of me.
I could already feel hunger as basic desires that did not exist in the tower began to rise.
This may be a device designed to prevent all players from neglecting their duties.
If no one starts holding on without hunting other players, it won’t be fun as a top player.
“It’s Kansu. “Anyway, what about you?”
This damn tower didn’t even provide food for Kansu.
Suddenly he looked at me with a pitiful expression.
Kang!
“Okay, man. “For now, I will give one thing to you.”
I put a piece of bread to Kansu’s mouth.
The kangaroo devoured the precious food without any hesitation.
Of course, you will be asked to do more than just pay for food.
Now I have to hurry up and try to contact Son Seo-yeon.
Looking at the mini-map, the starting location was very exquisite.
The player closest to me is Son Seo-yeon.
“Kangsu, let’s go.”
Kang!
I jumped onto the kangaroo’s back.
In this type of mission, mobility is life.
I even have Kansu on my minimap, so I can move much more efficiently than other players.
“You know there is no master like me, right?”
Kang!
Still, it is not an ungrateful pet.
Kansu cut through the wind and ran through the ruined monster village.
The whole time I was going, my mind was endlessly complicated.
Which area should be the hunting target?
In fact, the most ideal scenario is that the two people in District 1 are both villains, and Son Seo-yeon and I are in charge of dealing with them one by one.
If so, you will be able to complete the 11th floor with the sacrifice of just the two of you.
Of course, this is just my novel.
Because we still don’t know what kind of characters those two are.
Kang!
Because Kangsoo hurriedly gave it to me, I was able to contact Son Seo-yeon right away.
Son Seo-yeon is practicing the Naegongsim technique while sitting cross-legged.
Clearly, I was a bastard.
Even in this situation, you can take the time to practice.
“It came sooner than I thought.”
“Did I by any chance interfere with your training?”
“No, it doesn’t matter because bounty hunting is more fun than training.”
Son Seo-yeon’s words suddenly gave me goosebumps.
I thought it had changed a little, but it seems the characteristics of Salseong are still the same.
In fact, it is absurd that the unique characteristics granted by the tower system change.
As expected, Son Seo-yeon was like a time bomb.
If the situation and conditions are right, Son Seo-yeon can go on a rampage at any time.
“Lee Ho-young, now I want to hear your specific plan.”
“From now on, I plan to use your Assassin’s Eye.”
“Why should it be mine?”
“okay. “Because the performance of your skills has improved.”
“… … “Did you know this?”
“of course.”
I was always watching Son Seo-yeon’s status window.
How much have your stats improved?
To what extent are you skilled in the skill?
The ability that Son Seo-yeon recently acquired was ‘Expanded Eyes of Salseong’.
An improved skill that allows you to view the murders of players in the same space in a wide area.
“Is this also the ability of the Great Murder City?”
Since Son Seo-yeon keeps doing this, I also get mistaken.
I wonder if I really am a mass murderer.
“Anyway, try activating your skills.”
“The intention is to gauge the skills of those in other districts through their murder records.”
“uh? uh.”
The original intention was to understand the extent of the evil deed, but if Son Seo-yeon interpreted it that way, there was no reason to explain.
It’s not a bad idea to find out in advance the skills of other players.
“First, take a look at the District 1 players.”
“wait. “It will take some time to find it.”
This made it clear.
I guessed it from the moment the tower noticed my disappearance, but Son Seo-yeon’s senses now have the ability to replace the mini-map.
There was a time when I made fun of him for being a stray, but now he’s gotten over it.
It’s not a skill, but it’s definitely something, as it’s not displayed in the status window.
“I saw it all.”
“already?”
The concept that Son Seo-yeon saw the murder was actually closer to the transfer of information.
“okay. The two people in District 1 are a married couple. These two killed all their comrades.”
“Why did you do that?”
“It is only fragmentary information, but what these two are aiming for is safety first. “Because we did not trust anyone but each other as a married couple, we regarded our other colleagues as enemies.”
I wanted to ask if this couple was dating, but I didn’t bother to ask that question.
Because I wanted to maintain the mystery of Massacre.
And considering that there was no separate mention from Son Seo-yeon, the probability that this couple was murdered seemed slim.
“Probably strong. “The two would have monopolized the by-products coming out of the tower.”
“Looking at the killings on the 10th floor, he is definitely strong. “You’ll have to face it in person to find out, but it won’t be an easy opponent.”
As Son Seo-yeon said, it was a bit ambiguous to target her.
Although he killed players in the same area, it was difficult to conclude that he was a villain.
If Son Seo-yeon’s skills are recognized, it would be burdensome to even compete head-to-head.
“Then now it’s District 2.”
“wait. And don’t speak in a commanding tone. “Because I am not your subordinate.”
“yes. Would you like to speak?”
The largest number of players in District 2 is eleven.
It is unknown what the composition is, but the probability is that each individual’s combat power is the weakest.
Of course, you should listen to Son Seo-yeon first.
“Perhaps the balance between players is severely tilted here.”
“What do you mean?”
“Looking at the murder history, one out of 11 is really strong. Maybe they’re stronger than that couple from District 1. “The rest are just small pieces.”
“Is that strongest guy a murderer?”
“That’s not it. “Because the number of murders is too low.”
I don’t know what kind of person he is, but the fact that such a powerful person stays calm makes it less likely that he is a villain.
In that case, let’s pass on area 2 for now.
If this is the case in District 4, selecting a target will not be easy.
“Then can you please take a look at District 4 now?”
“What concept is this?”
“They told me not to speak in a commanding tone.”
“… … “You were making fun of me.”
Son Seo-yeon was still harmful in this regard.
Even though he thought he was being made fun of, he ended up making a frown.
Considering that he used to beat up Kim Se-yong like a dog, he has become quite a gentle sheep now.
I waited for Son Seo-yeon in silence.
Now, after hearing the story from District 4, you have to make a decision.
Where should I target?
“Everyone in District 4 is wearing school uniform.”
The story of being a minor.
If this happens, it will become difficult to target Zone 4.
“Everyone is wearing the same uniform, and seven people are attacking one person at the same time. “They appear to be students at the same school.”
“what?”
“Even though I’m crying and begging, they’re stomping on me cruelly. “Her whole face is covered in blood.”
“Why on earth!?”
“I don’t know much, but judging by the conversation, it looks like the right guy is the Gold Shuttle.”
Then the decision has been made.
Although this may not be justice.
-Continued in episode 75-
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