◈ 230. [Side Story] Director Meeting
Ader’s room.
Ader and I sat face-to-face in this dry place, still achromatic and devoid of any furniture.
After a long time, this director’s son and I had a one-on-one conversation.
‘There are too many items to bring up when I start asking and arguing.’
First of all, I asked the closest and urgent agenda.
“There was an additional invasion of an enemy corps on this stage.”
“Yes, I know. It was a werewolf army.”
“It wasn’t a dark event, there were no omens, it just came out of nowhere and crashed into it.”
I grinded my teeth
“If this happens in the future, it will be difficult to continue attacking. At least you have to follow the rules to keep the game going!”
“As you said, this is a clear game rule violation.”
Ader nodded.
“So, in the next stage, an additional penalty will be given to the monster legion. As hard as it was this time, it will be easier next time.”
“… … .”
After quietly listening to Ader’s answer, I clenched my fists.
“There is a fundamental question.”
I glared at Ader.
“What is a ‘player’? Why are we fighting monsters in the form of a ‘game’?”
“… … .”
“In exchange for invading the monster corps this time, they will get a penalty next time? So you’re saying they agreed to this ‘rule’ too? By what principle does this plate turn?”
I suddenly remembered what I had heard from the Emperor in the Imperial City.
– Discussing the fate of the world, putting the lives of others into words, and directly fighting for world hegemony- a being on a higher level. A person who is qualified to play chess himself.
– That is the Player.
– To put it a little easier, you could also call him a prince.
The definition of ‘player’ given by the emperor.
It was a little different from what I was used to thinking.
Not just someone who plays games, but someone who argues with the fate of the world.
Then, is this ‘game’ that this self-proclaimed director’s son is making me also have a concept that has been extended in the same context?
“On a chessboard called the world. Many players are playing chess called war.”
Ader slowly opened his mouth.
“And here on the Kaiju Front, we are playing against each other with our own local rules.”
“Local rules… … ?”
“The Nightmare Demon King who occupied the Lake Kingdom, and the human commander who protects the final line of deterrence.”
Ader began arranging the chess pieces on the chessboard on the desk.
“A defense game in which both parties continue to exchange battles under the agreed-upon rules – which side captures each other’s base first and kills the other’s king.”
widely. widely. widely.
The chess pieces begin to be placed in an orderly manner.
Pawn.
Knight.
Rook.
Bishop.
Queen.
“This is according to the pact concluded between the Demon King and the human commander, and will continue until either side is completely destroyed.”
widely!
Finally, put the King in place.
Ader, who finished arranging the chess pieces, slowly removed his hand from the chess board.
“As the director who established the rules of this game, I am watching the direction of the game.”
“Who made the oath to play games with that demon king’s son?”
Ader looked at me silently. Frightened, I pointed at myself.
“Certainly, I did that?!”
“To be exact, it’s Third Prince Ash.”
I let out a silent scream.
No crazy, Ash Kim! It’s you again! You are the very root of all evil. Just! You stupid, loud, round and round troublemaker bastard!
“The demon king agreed on the rules, and the two players sat down at the game table.”
Ader laughed bitterly.
“However, due to various reasons, Prince Ash was in a situation where he was unable to continue his great power… … He had to get a representative. Oh.”
“That’s me, isn’t it?”
“That’s right, old classics.”
In the end, it seems to be a repetition of a story I already knew, but there is one big new thing I learned.
my opponent.
my grandson.
The demon king who rules all nightmares, he is also a player.
And he, like a human being, is following the rules and playing the game… … .
… … As if it were some light entertainment.
This side struggles with all its might, but this one throws away its legions one by one as if playing.
“… … Anyway, I get it. Then then.”
We had a lot to talk about.
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First of all, dissatisfaction with the achievement shop.
In the achievement store, there are almost no items that are helpful for in-game play, and most of them are focused on adding systemic convenience.
So, I hardly ever used it.
Ader asked for my understanding, saying he was preparing an update for the achievement store. I mean, it’s being remodeled… … .
Aside from that, Ader and I talked about this and that.
“Younglord. I am the director of this game, but I am not the referee.”
Ader promised to help as much as possible.
“I am obviously praying for the lord to win. Even if we cannot provide direct assistance, we will try to accommodate you as much as possible.”
“… … .”
“I am a community of destiny with the lord. Please do not forget this.”
The moment I heard those words, suddenly the second brother in the ecliptic… … I remembered what I heard from Fernandez.
– Oh, and. As your aide on the southern front… … Ader.
– It’s good that you don’t trust that eternal child too much. Because he’s a scammer
I glanced at Ader, who wore bangles and glasses and smiled.
“… … .”
Eternals, scammers?
‘There’s more, but you bastard…’ … .’
Let’s dig into this after doing some more personal research.
Eolchu personal meeting was organized. I don’t think we talked much, but it was after a few hours had passed. It’s already late afternoon. it’ll be dinner soon
I asked as I was leaving Ader’s room.
“So, what’s your relationship with Mumyung?”
However, Ader had a solid guard until the end.
“Because it’s no comment.”
Ghmm, I won’t be able to tell you until the end… … ?
“Then just answer this. Does anonymity have anything to do with the true ending condition?”
“I’ll just say ‘not very much’.”
Ader smiled and gave an ambiguous answer.
Then you can find out if it’s related to the story. I snorted.
In the end, nothing changes.
Whether it’s an enemy player or not, throw away the demon king’s offspring and wipe out all the monsters.
In the process, I protect the people within my reach.
Keep doing what you’ve always done.
Towards the clear, one step at a time. Step by step.
***
I entered Yeongju’s office and sat down, sipping my coffee, looking at the system window in front of me.
“Hmm… … .”
There is something like this floating in the system window.
[Level Up Quest]
– Target: Damian (N)
> The character possesses abilities that exceed the possessed grade, and can be promoted.
> Upon promotion, the character’s stats and skills may change.
> Upgrade-specific consumable items are required for promotion. <Expand the list>
> Do you want to promote?
Level up!
It means that Damien’s rank, which is N-rank, will rise.
‘In the first place, it didn’t make sense that Damian was N-ranked.’
Of course, as a healer, it is true that he has N-level abilities, but it means that he possesses [Clairsight]. Best morale feature in this game!
‘the problem is… … First of all, it’s the first time I’ve seen this promotion.’
Does the character’s level change?
It’s unheard of. At least I haven’t seen one since I woke up 742 times.
They say that stats and skills can change, but I don’t know what will happen then.
Of course, I think things will change for the better, but this damn game has a lot of original body traps, so it’s too early to be sure.
‘I’ll have to do it anyway.’
It’s a bit cruel to say this, but there’s no possibility that N-rank stats and skill sets will get any worse.
I’m worried that there will be something that doesn’t suit Damien now.
I’m going to do it anyway… … .
‘What are the consumable items for promotion only?’
Let’s expand the list and open it,
“ah.”
There was an item name that immediately caught my eye.
[All types of ‘Yeouiju’ items]
“You match it just like this, really… … .”
I took out ‘Jormungand’s Lady’ from my inventory. This time, it was the item that Jormungandh had gone to.
[The Lady of Jormungand]
– An orb of power with the essence of Jormungandr. It is used to increase the level of existence.
Legends like this aren’t common on Earth.
In the process of training to become a dragon, the Imoogi’s strength gathers to form a bead, which is Yeouiju.
If you have only one Yeouiju, the Imoogi can be promoted to a dragon, but if you are greedy and have more than that, you cannot become a dragon.
Well, that’s why there are quite a few folk tales about serpents ascending to the dragons and going to the leftover yeouiju.
‘Jormungandr son, how come it looks like a snake? Was it actually a serpent?’
Imoogi, earthworms, whatever. Anyway, I gave you the items I needed just right. I wondered how to write this.
Just then, Damian was at my mansion. I called Damian into the office.
“Did you call me, Prince?”
As soon as Damian enters my room, I STOP! and raised his hand.
“Stand there, Damian! Yes, there in front of the full-length mirror!”
“yes? uh yes… … .”
Damian stood at the entrance of the room in a mess. It is in front of the full-length mirror.
“That’s right, just look in the mirror like that.”
Damian looked at himself in the mirror, though he didn’t know why.
‘It’s a monumental grade promotion scene, so I’ll have to watch it splendidly from various angles!’
Without hesitation, I used the Yeouiju item and completed Damian’s promotion quest.
[Promotion Quest Success!]
Dig-!
A gray aura stretched behind Damian’s back. It is an N-class color.
Whoa!
Soon after, the color began to change. Dry spittle ran down my throat.
How will our Damian rank change?
R? SR? Or maybe, SSR?!
‘Is it blue?! Is it purple?! no! Just give me the gold one!’
Tsur! Tsur! Tsar God! I believe ah!
Demian looked down at his own body and widened his eyes, probably feeling something in front of me as I put my hands together and prayed.
and-
Flash!
Not blue, not purple, not gold.
A white, transparent light poured out from behind Damian’s back. I widened my eyes.
Eh?
‘What grade color is that?’
and.
The identity was soon revealed.
T-ring!
[The grade of the hero character ‘Demian’ will be changed.]
> Damian (N) → Damian (EX)
“… … ah.”
I gaped.
EX grade?
What do you mean ‘out of the norm’?
… … Didn’t you think of this?
After that, all sorts of messages popped up and covered my system windows.
[The hero character ‘Demian (EX)’s job will be changed.]
[The skill of the hero character ‘Demian (EX)’ is changed.]
[The stats of the hero character ‘Demian (EX)’ will be changed.]
[The hero character ‘Demian (EX)’… … .]
[The hero character ‘Demian (EX)’… … .]
T-ring! T-ring! T-ring! T-ring! T-ring!
I was about to stare at the screen that popped up a lot with my mouth open, but Damian looked at me with a tear-stained face and asked.
“I, Prince, something feels strange… … . Did I do something wrong?”
