How to Survive as a Player Chapter 96

#96

Ruhak’s breathing lingered in my ears. But the next moment, his fingertips, conveying faint heat, dug deep into my skin. His fingertips, which had dug in with his clothes, pressed hard between my cervical vertebrae. The pain that throbbed his whole body to the point that his vision was shaken.

For an instant, my vision faded. When Sehyun came to her senses, she was shaking. I could feel the tips of each other’s collars barely touching.

“I didn’t think so… “I guess it was bearable, right?”

As the words slowly rang out, the wings began to slowly tangle from the tips of the feathers. It felt like my foot was caught in a snare and was being tightened. When the tangled black collar touched a nerve as if brushing against it, Sehyeon let out a sharp gasp of pain.

My knees buckled, and my vision became blurry. Even though I only touched her, the feelings of that day came back to me. Her thick arms wrapped tightly around her skinny waist.

Before I knew it, the tremors in my body had spread to my wings. The feathers of its wings were shaking sharply and complaining of pain. Sehyun grabbed Ruhak’s clothes and moved her trembling mouth. The voice came out as if it had been cut off.

“under… under… Don’t… .”

The lingering sensation, like a dull pain, was scary. Sensitivity was walking a fine line. The strong feathers no longer invaded. However, once the feeling soared, it did not subside easily.

Every time a sharp sensation came over for a brief moment, Sehyun flinched and sobbed as if her whole body had been stabbed. No, he didn’t even know he was sobbing. Each time, Ruhak’s hard fingertips scratched and passed over his cervical spine.

The space between the bones was pressing hard, and the pain was similar to a feeling of helplessness.

That was a warning. And it was hate.

When the persistent pain subsided, everything became quiet. However, the tingling sensation wandering through my fingertips was still there, and the throbbing pain in the back of my neck was vivid.

At the end of the fluttering feather, a feather that looked the same as the first one was touching in a precarious manner. I didn’t even feel entangled.

“Unless you want to go through what happened that day again, you better not scratch me. Of course, this is only possible if you don’t run away tomorrow.”

The hatred quickly subsided. He again spoke unintelligible words with an expression full of emptiness.

Sehyeon’s eyes closed heavily. The attitude of knowing what would happen tomorrow conveyed a sense of distance. Have you experienced this a lot?

“I will allow you to go out. “I will tell the heroes so they can go out with the fishman who has become their vassal.”

The conversation ended with formal, resounding words. As soon as Sehyeon’s trembling subsided, Ruhak turned his back without hesitation. Unlike other times, his refusal to talk seemed tired.

What empire is this? Did they go through so many kings that it was exhausting? Sehyun had no choice but to stand and stare at Ruhak for a long time. Ruhak didn’t even look at him after that.

At the moment, I didn’t know if he was worried about tomorrow, that or what came after. What we will see tomorrow.

It was a while later that Sehyeon left the office. When the tingling sensation that roamed his fingertips disappeared. And by the time his image was engraved in his mind.

The moment the chilly wind passed by her cheek, Sehyun lifted her sleeve and wiped her cheek.

The heroes’ expressions did not seem to be relieved by their worry and concern for Se-hyeon. Seeing the heroes with stern expressions, Sehyun smiled and told them not to worry. Next to Se-hyeon was Kwak Jeong-han, who followed as an escort. Still, the heroes looked uneasy.

The place where everyone was currently was outside the imperial gateway. To be exact, it was in front of a portal stretched out in the wilderness surrounding the forest.

Since the place where Bill Will was located was a place where heroes could not go, only Kwak Jeong-han, a former road player, could follow him. Of course, you could cover it with ‘blood’, but that was top secret and it wouldn’t be good if it became known. Additionally, Ruhak would not allow it.

“I’ll be back soon, don’t worry.”

“We’ll wait here, Lord.”

Euncheong spoke on behalf of all heroes. Everyone’s expressions were solemn. Sehyeon glanced at the portal behind him and wondered what to do, but nodded, feeling helpless. If this could ease the heroes’ worries, it was better to do so.

“Then, I’ll go.”

“Please come back, Rod.”

“Be careful.”

“I’ll wait.”

Only when the words flying here and there were over did Se-hyeon turn around with Kwak Jeong-han. The location was a portal to the white space where Bill Will was located.

As I reached out to the portal, I felt a sense of peace that I had forgotten. She closed her eyes at the feeling of her hand gently wrapping around her, and her vision instantly brightened. When she gradually opened her eyes, Sehyeon was in a vast space.

“It’s been a while since I’ve been here.”

“Do you miss me?”

“I didn’t think so, but I guess so.”

Kwak Jeong-han smiled bitterly and said. It was a familiar smile. Se-hyeon grabbed Kwak Jeong-han’s empty hand and squeezed it. I felt my fingertips stiffen, but soon a familiar body temperature spread over the back of Sehyun’s hand.

“Have Jaeyoung and Baek Dohyun arrived yet? .”

I looked around, but there was still no sign of anyone. Bill Will, who had appeared with a whimper, was now in the dark. Se-hyeon slowly walked forward with Kwak Jeong-han.

Among the many portals, there were many that lost their color. Now I know what that means without even having to ask. Perhaps it will be a defeat.

“Mr. Kwak Jeong-han… Have you ever thought about founding your own empire?”

“yes.”

It was a firm voice. Sehyeon looked up at Kwak Jeonghan. In Elix, cases of vassals or kings of other empires surrendering and joining the great empire were not rare. In that case, although they could not mix well with the existing residents, they were able to live together.

“May I ask why?”

Kwak Jeong-han’s blue eyes seemed to sink deeply and then turned straight to Se-hyeon. His eyes were straight.

“I am not a vessel that can rule over anyone. “Maybe the people under me won’t be happy.”

That’s why I do that too. Looking at Kwak Jeong-han, it seemed like he still had a long way to go. Accepting a vassal from another race did not change their race. Although he is now a vassal, Se-hyeon was willing to release Kwak Jeong-han later if he wanted, even if it meant confronting Ruhak. And at that time, Kwak Jeong-han just has to make a choice.

“You are Baek Do-hyun.”

“Where?”

“Jaeyoung is coming too.”

Se-hyeon’s gaze shifted from side to side as Kwak Jeong-han spoke. In the distance, I saw two faint shadows that looked like dots standing there. The other side must have also checked for Sehyun, and soon one of the two shadows started running towards me with a frightening force.

“Hello!!”

When I saw him waving his hand, I was certain it was Lee Jae-young. Sehyeon also took a step towards Jaeyoung Lee. After that, I saw Baek Do-hyun walking slowly.

“Hyung, have you eaten?”

“Yes, I ate a lot. “Jaeyoung.”

“What am I, I don’t eat…” “I ate a lot.”

“Well, it came with a mackerel.”

These were the words Baek Do-hyeon uttered as soon as he saw Kwak Jeong-han. Kwak Jeong-han and Baek Do-hyeon’s gaze met each other silently.

“Please stop arguing, Mr. Baek Do-hyun. “It’s not a child.”

“I don’t want to hear that from the weakest.”

“Wow, look at this 8th place bastard coming out again. Eat it up! And hey mackerel. Can’t you stay away from your brother?! “You’re so attached!”

This reminded me of the time when I was in an unnamed village. There was a time when these four people were temporary residents. The unchanged appearance of each other reminded me of the first time we met face to face in a shabby room.

It was an amazing thing. That we came this far together.

“Everyone is already here.”

Suddenly, a familiar voice came from behind Sehyeon. Everyone’s eyes turned to Sehyun’s back. A fan wearing a long coat was standing with a smile on his face. As Sehyun’s gaze joined in, even his eyes became curved.

“Go, to the cavalry empire of Adin. “I will guide you.”

Fan looked familiar and presented himself as a guide. The portal of the cavalry empire, Ardyn, was located about 15 minutes away in the direction from which Fan came.

The image of an empire surrounded by a majestic waterfall existed as if shimmering within the portal. The first one to reach out was Fan.

“I’ll go first. “Everyone, please come right away.”

“yes.”

After the fan went in, the next person to extend his hand was Kwak Jeong-han. He took Sehyeon’s outstretched hand and gently lowered it and shook his head.

“It might be dangerous, so I’ll go first. Sehyeon, it would be best for you to come in last.”

“That’s right, bro. “Just in case, come in behind me.”

“Mackerel is better than the weakest.”

Everyone passed by saying one thing at a time, and it seemed like they were some kind of mayfly. It was even more sad that there was nothing to refute in the midst of all this. Se-Hyeon looked helpless for a moment and reached out to the portal, following Jae-Young Lee who was beckoning.

The moment the light that was piercing my eyes disappeared, the world changed again. Along with the damp air, I could smell a fishy smell at the tip of my nose. Only after realizing the foam wetting his cheeks did Sehyun carefully open his eyes.

The first thing I saw was a huge waterfall surrounded by fog. The next thing that caught my eye was Lord Agatha of the Cavalry Empire, standing solemnly in front of everyone.

She looked down at everyone with elegant eyes and lowered her head slightly. Even her manners were graceful.

“Welcome to the Cavalry Empire. Thank you for your hard work in coming this far.”