Episode 19
This 4th floor mission was easy at first glance, but had somewhat complicated rules.
There are only twenty escape portals that open randomly every time you catch a monster.
Although there were only thirteen players, the key was that the portal was non-transferable.
In other words, when one person opens multiple escape portals, it erodes the chances of survival for others.
This meant that if someone was blinded by leveling up and started hunting monsters at will, it could result in them losing their colleagues.
The keyword for this mission is human selfishness.
[The strategy book has been sent.]
As expected, there was a strategy book this time too.
[Strategy: The monster that appears on the 4th floor is a level 10 orc. Orcs make a “sniffing” sound and emit a foul odor, making it easy to find their location using their absolute hearing and sense of smell. Additionally, orcs that leave escape portals emit a unique smell, so please use this information well.]
It’s a level 10 monster.
For me, who desperately needed to level up because of Son Seo-yeon, this news was like a blessing in disguise.
My current level is 2. Considering the level difference with the orcs, the 4th floor here will be a stage for quick leveling up.
The first place I visited in the ruined city was the train station.
Since the railroad was an open space, it was thought that it would be easy to spot the orcs.
Even if they appear in hordes, it doesn’t matter.
Thank you for just coming out.
Slur!
The sound of orcs being created was heard ahead.
Lucky from the start.
“It kills the smell.”
As soon as the monster was created, a terrible stench wafted out.
Since your senses are absolutely open, it will be a much more painful situation than others.
[Beginner swordsmanship Lv.3 is displayed.]
All I can do is get rid of this stench as quickly as possible.
Assuming it’s a level 10 monster, there’s nothing special about it.
Whick!
Whi profit!
Just cut, stab, and slice for 5 seconds.
[Experience points have been obtained.]
[Level has reached 3.]
Seeing that the level is not readjusted, it seems that the level up has been achieved for the first time in a long time.
Now I need to put some stat points into strength.
Because I have to hit Son Seo-yeon hard later.
* * *
Choosing the railroad as my hunting ground turned out to be a very good choice.
Since I could see far into the distance, I could clearly see the monster regenerating.
Fortunately, the monsters never ran away when they spotted me.
Since my level is lower, I might be seen as prey by the orcs.
[A player has opened a portal.]
[Remaining escape portals: 17]
“Third time already?”
The portal opened faster than I expected.
I don’t know who it is, but your feelings must be complicated.
Survival on the 4th floor is virtually guaranteed, but if you pass through the portal right away as promised, you will no longer be able to hunt monsters.
“I hope it’s not just Son Seo-yeon.”
Fortunately, there were no gunshots just moments ago.
And at that moment, an orc runs towards me.
The smell is not only a smell, but the appearance is really the worst.
Does it feel like an ugly pig has been ground up once again?
Perhaps after the 4th floor, it will become popular to call ugly people ‘orcs’ and make fun of them.
Sooooooooo!
My indomitable sword pierced the orc’s head.
One shot cut.
[Experience points have been obtained.]
Leveling up is happening faster than I expected.
There is no significant change in my actual level due to the level readjustment, but I have already leveled up three times on the 4th floor alone.
Of course, this time too, the point was invested in strength.
“I will achieve my goal quickly.”
In this 4th floor, the goal was to increase strength as much as possible.
Anyway, I hope I can secure some portals now.
There’s still a lot left until the time limit, so I’m not in a big hurry, but I still need some safety bread.
Of course, I planned to continue hunting even after securing the portal.
You can tell which monsters are leaving portals, but there is no reason to go through them.
And most importantly,
“We can’t let Son Seo-yeon run wild here.”
There was a high possibility that Son Seo-yeon was messing up the rules we had agreed upon.
The only person who can keep Son Seo-yeon in check here is me.
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Once I secure my life, I plan to look for her.
I roughly planned a strategy in my head.
Chwiiik!
Orcs regenerated again in the distance.
The smell isn’t anything special, so it’s clear that it’s just regular oak.
Is it possible that the guy leaving the portal doesn’t come out here?
I think I need to change my hunting ground.
Just catch that guy first.
* * *
“Why is your brother out there?”
The first person I met when I came out toward the city center was Se-yong Kim.
There’s something suspicious about the way his pupils shake for a moment when he makes eye contact with me.
“Are you guilty of something? “Why are you so surprised?”
“That’s not true, of course I thought you would have opened the portal a long time ago.”
I thought so too.
I caught a lot of orcs, but no one left a portal.
That’s why I changed my hunting ground.
“And you?”
“that… … that is… … .”
I think it became clear because I suddenly started stuttering.
“young. “The portal has opened.”
“shit! It came out of the guy I just caught. He wished he’d come out a little later!”
Kim Se-yong seemed eager to level up.
Since he was humiliated by Son Seo-yeon, his mind is probably filled with thoughts of revenge.
“Seyong?”
I quietly called Kim Se-yong’s name.
This guy will know what it means.
“All I have left is, ho… … “I was wondering if there was anything I could do to help other players!”
“That’s a rather cowardly excuse.”
If it was Kim Se-yong, there was a good chance he would break the agreed-upon rules.
Even though he was tamed under me, he is basically a wild horse by nature.
The number of portals currently remaining is 13.
If anyone had followed the agreed-upon rules without monopolizing the situation, the seven would have secured survival, but there was a good chance that this would not be the case.
Because Son Seo-yeon’s gunshots echoed at a fairly high frequency.
“okay! Got it! “I will return to the lobby immediately.”
“Because I am a person who only believes in what I see with my eyes.”
I asked Se-yong Kim to guide me to the portal.
In the end, the guy grumbled and took the lead.
The place where we stopped was the first floor of an abandoned building with bluish cracks.
“This is the escape portal!”
“uh.”
Se-yong Kim ate his appetite in front of the portal, as if he was disappointed.
Since there was still time left, you would be eager to hunt some more.
“Go in, man.”
I urged Kim Se-yong.
He still can’t take his feet off easily.
And that moment.
Srurr.
A monster regeneration phenomenon occurred.
The place where the orc appeared was only 5 meters ahead.
But the smell is a bit different.
The guy I was looking for.
It was a monster that left a portal.
“Seyong, go in. a little.”
“Can’t I just go and see how my brother catches this?”
“Uh, no.”
To put it bluntly, he is not someone you should listen to.
Percussion.
In the end, Kim Se-yong was pushed into the portal with his foot.
I’m sorry, but I can’t help it.
Chwiiik!
The orc that finished regenerating charged towards me.
nice to meet. Child.
* * *
Secure the portal first.
It wasn’t that difficult to find the next important person, Son Seo-yeon.
Because her intermittent gunshots and my absolute senses were close, the distance was also close.
In the distance, Son Seo-yeon can be seen coming out of the alley.
He was holding a gun in one hand and a diary in the other.
Guns are one thing, but what are diaries used for?
“You haven’t opened the portal yet?”
I approached her first and asked.
“I have no obligation to report that to you.”
I thought it would come out like that.
From the beginning, they boldly declared that they would not cooperate with us.
“Are you planning on just doing it in moderation and going back to the lobby?”
Her current level is 14.
Since it is a high level, leveling up will inevitably be slow.
“does not exist.”
“How many experience points are you going to get at most?”
“Get out of the way because it’s annoying.”
It seems like there is no room for negotiation.
Then there is nothing I can do.
“Now I’m going to catch some orcs here too. “Have you ever rented a place in this area?”
Son Seo-yeon raised her gun at my words.
“There will be no part for you here.”
Her tone was firm.
This meant that as soon as a monster appeared, he would hunt it with a gun.
She could probably do that.
Because guns are items more specialized for hunting.
“Is that really the case?
I looked at Son Seo-yeon and smiled.
She will have no choice but to give me her share.
And that too willingly and voluntarily. In my heart, I am anxious.
And Son Seo-yeon’s companionship with me will provide opportunities for other players.
Opportunity to open a portal and escape into the lobby.
Son Seo-yeon will no longer hunt.
* * *
“What a game of luck!”
I got extremely irritated.
Seven hunts unfolded before her eyes.
There were no orcs left behind the portal.
To be exact, I avoided all the orcs that would leave a portal.
“What an annoying bastard.”
Son Seo-yeon glared at me in a dry tone.
Even though she says so, she is probably starting to get impatient.
What if I don’t secure the portal within the time limit?
I continued to say things in frustration.
“I told you. “I always say lottery games like this suck!”
Son Seo-yeon’s determination not to hand over her prey to me was broken from the beginning.
Targeting her weaknesses was effective.
Son Seo-yeon has to kill me on
She had no choice but to give up her prey to me. So that I can secure the portal.
“You annoying bastard.”
It was clear that he was nervous as he kept repeating the same words.
This was fortunate for me, but I had one question.
It is said that Assassin Son Seo-yeon designated me as a target, but is it impossible to cancel it?
If you’re willing to tolerate this kind of annoyance, it’s probably one of two things.
Either it is impossible to cancel the target, or my value as a target is extremely high.
Either way, Son Seo-yeon will no longer be able to hunt on the 4th floor.
I’m only going to attack orcs that won’t leave portals behind.
“By the way, Son Seo-yeon, I didn’t know you were an icon of concessions?”
“I just want to confirm that luck does not exist in this world.”
Even the voice is slightly raised.
The excuses are lame too.
“Are you giving in because you like me?”
“Crazy guy!”
Son Seo-yeon pointed the gun at my head.
I knew I couldn’t shoot right now, but I could feel the bloody energy.
I don’t know what will happen if I continue here.
“Hey orc!”
At that moment, I could smell the smell of oak from the other side of the building.
Because I had absolute sense, I was always the one to spot the orcs first.
If he’s the one leaving the portal, pretend not to notice and pass. Normal orcs are always hunted.
This time it was the latter.
“I’m probably out of luck anyway, but what can I do if I go catch it?”
I grumbled and ran towards the orc.
wickedness!
Sigh!
The orc was cut to pieces by my indomitable sword.
I could clearly feel my strength levels increasing explosively.
It’s only natural since the stats are close to 40.
[Experience points have been obtained.]
The eighth oak cut down in front of Son Seo-yeon.
Of course, no portal was left where the orc died.
“Not again!”
Looking at Son Seo-yeon’s face, her expression is slowly rotting away.
You probably didn’t know.
I never thought my walk with you would last this long.
And at that moment, there was a message notification for the first time in a long time.
[A player has opened a portal.]
[Remaining escape portals: 5]
I’m glad that my colleagues’ escape seems to be going smoothly.
I looked at Son Seo-yeon and got annoyed once again.
“What a game of luck!”
-Continued in episode 20-
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