Episode 50
There are a total of five dead people I cleared.
There were three friends from the same orphanage, one classmate from college, and one senior from the company.
It wasn’t easy to let anyone go, but wasting time here was an act of wasting the lives of the living, so it ended as quickly as possible.
Obviously, the same goes for my colleagues who are carrying out the same mission as me.
I sent my intentions to my colleagues telepathically.
Although I cannot guarantee how effective it will be in this situation.
“Let’s go, Kansu!”
There was no time to delay.
I’m sure Son Seo-yeon finished the mission as quickly as I did, and now I had to prepare for the showdown with her.
I turned on the minimap and checked my route.
On the road to Son Seo-yeon, you can go through Chae Iseol and Go Yongwoo.
It just worked out well.
Those two are the people I’m most worried about on this mission.
Kang!
Kang!
I jumped on Kansu’s back and started running across the plains of the 9th floor.
Kangsoo’s utility value on such a wide stage is indescribable.
There are only a few pets that can serve not only as combat aids but also as a means of transportation.
Kangsoo is the best mount in terms of size, speed, and endurance.
I was glad I chose Kansu as my pet.
Is that right, Kansu?
Kang!
“But, can you hurry up a little bit?”
Kang!
My abilities may be the highest among all players in this tower, but I cannot run as fast or as long as Kangsoo.
Kansu’s ability allows him to overcome the limitations of space.
On the minimap, the distance to Chae Yi-seol was getting closer and closer.
If it weren’t for Kangsoo, I would have run so sweet that I was so happy.
* * *
The back of Chae Yi-seol with his shoulders drooping.
Even without looking at her expression, I could guess how difficult the situation was.
She looked dangerous.
Chwiiik!
Chwiiik!
Attacking her is an ordinary orc warrior.
No single orc can be Chae Yi-seol’s opponent.
Because she, like other players, has upgraded to the next level through training on the 8th floor.
However, it was Chae Yi-seol who continued to be on the defensive.
rattle.
Chae Yi-seol’s hand holding the sword was trembling.
Even when she had the chance to counterattack, she hesitated and ended up allowing the orc’s attack.
“Aaaah!”
The orc warrior’s enormous club hit Chae Iseol’s back.
Chae Yi-seol immediately used healing skills to heal his body, but the situation did not change at all.
Perhaps this pattern continued throughout.
Orcs are not difficult monsters to attack at this point, but if things continue this way, Chae Yi-seol will also become dangerous.
Standing next to the orc is a man who appears to be in his mid-20s.
From the feel of it, they are definitely not brother and sister.
Probably an old or current lover.
“Just get it over with. Mr. Lee Seol.”
Only then did Chae Yi-seol recognize my existence.
Her mental state was so broken that she didn’t even know that I was right around the corner.
“You can’t do that!”
Chae Yi-seol let out his voice with difficulty.
I am holding back the tears that are welling up.
“no. “I have to do it.”
I spoke in a deliberately cool yet assertive tone.
If I get emotional right now for no reason, Chae Yi’s theory will fall apart right away.
Chwiik!
Chwiiik!
Even at this moment, the orc was going crazy and pushing Chae Yi-seol.
This guy is less than a fist away.
When he realized that Chae Yi-seol was not fighting back, he attacked even more boldly.
Even in light rain, clothes get wet.
I expected it, but… … There is nothing I can do now.
Ssssssssssssssssssssssssshh!
My indomitable sword cut off one of the orc’s legs in an arc.
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KEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
Immediately the orc let out a painful scream.
“Hoyoung!”
Chae Yi-seol shouted in surprise.
Now she was on the verge of bursting into tears.
“I would like to give Lee Seol a chance. Cut it. “This guy is a monster who killed your precious person.”
In the end, it is Chae Yi-seol that has to end.
As a third party, I cannot resolve all of her dead.
That’s not possible and there’s no time for that.
“… … but!”
“If you kill this orc, your dead will leave, right? The person is already dead. Please help me get there comfortably.”
“… … .”
“If any of our comrades delay and there is only one dead person left, all eight remaining players die.”
“me too… … “I know.”
“Then do it immediately. “The living must live.”
The time limit on the 9th floor here is 6 hours.
It may be a long time, but delays like this definitely happen.
This mission is not a fight against monsters but against regrets.
It was more cruel than any other mission I had done so far, as I had to accept and let go of the death of a precious person.
Chae Yi-seol let out a long breath.
The orc, whose legs had already been cut off by me and who could not even resist, appeared to be trembling all over and defending himself with a bat.
Chwiik!
“Lee Seol must do it.”
Chae Yi-seol looked at me and nodded slightly.
Sooooooooo!
Chae Seol’s sword pierced the orc’s head.
A clean and accurate blow.
After all, she is a woman who does what she does when she has to do it.
The orc let out a loud scream and fell limp.
The translucent shapes of the dead wandering around gradually became fainter.
Chae Yi-seol still did not cry.
She didn’t make a sound and just watched the person leaving.
“Mr. Lee Seol. … … Well done.”
Her feelings right now are something I, a single person, cannot completely understand.
I called her name like that and just told her that she did well.
Anyway, now I feel like I can leave for my destination with peace of mind.
“It’s Kansu. let’s go.”
Kang!
But Kansu, what are you?
Why are your eyes red?
Could it be that you have done something that even I couldn’t do?
Kang!
* * *
The road leading to Son Seo-yeon.
Yongwoo Yongwoo was there too.
Although he was smart and had a wild personality, he was the only one among us who was underage, so this guy always bothered me.
Goodbye is sad for everyone, but it can be even more difficult for children.
I rushed Kansu and arrived here in a hurry.
Seeing Kansu panting makes me feel sorry for him.
“Yongwoo.”
A boy of the same age was loitering around Yongwoo.
Probably a friend.
If he had appeared here, he would have been quite inexperienced.
“Hoyoung hyung!”
Contrary to what I thought, Ko Yong-woo looked calm.
The monster he was dealing with was a kobold.
Yongwoo Ko responded to my call by leisurely dodging the kobold’s attack.
“Are you by any chance the first dead person?”
“no. “Third time.”
already?
Maybe I was worrying unnecessarily.
Even though he was young, he was doing much better than I expected.
“Are you a close friend?”
“yes. “My best friend since middle school.”
Wow!
At the same time, Yongwoo Yongwoo struck the back of the kobold’s neck with a hammer.
The kobold trembled and fell down.
“Are you colder than I thought?”
“If this guy were in my shoes, he probably would have done the same thing. Even if I died, I would have wanted my friend to do this.”
“But you didn’t completely kill the kobold?”
“You were given six hours. “I plan to slowly say goodbye while filling the time given to me.”
“I see.”
“And we can’t easily put an end to this guy who killed my friend. I plan to make you feel as much pain as possible. “Maybe my friend watching from the side will be happy too?”
He really is a great guy.
I thought he might be a real prospect for this top.
By clearing the 8th floor, I made great progress.
“Well then, shall we just go? “I think it might interfere with your farewell.”
“Yes, I guess you’ve already finished it? How many dead people did you send?”
“five.”
“As expected, you are amazing.”
Should I say this is amazing?
Anyway, seeing Ko Yong-woo saved me an hour.
Due to time constraints, you can stop by Kim Se-yong, who is nearby, but I think it would be better to just pass by.
Although this guy has a bit of a soft spot, he will definitely clear everything in time.
Because Seyong is a guy who can throw a nuclear punch even while shedding tears.
* * *
Before heading to Son Seo-yeon, I checked the mini-map once again.
Fortunately, no colleagues have been harmed by monsters yet.
For players who challenge the 9th floor, there will be very few people who will be defeated by the monsters on the previous floor.
The only risk is that your own mentality will collapse.
For now, I have no choice but to believe that they will do well.
Kang!
I began to move, cutting through the wind with Kansu.
As expected, Son Seo-yeon was at the hidden altar on the 9th floor stage.
I don’t yet know what decision she will make at the altar, but I was planning to decorate it as Son Seo-yeon’s final stage.
There’s a good chance she’ll be waiting for me there.
[Time remaining: 1 hour 26 minutes 13 seconds]
[Currently, six dead remain.]
The Tower has sent us all a message.
It can also be seen as a kind of reminder.
There’s not much time left, so get it done quickly.
At this point, most of the dead had been let go by the comrades, but there were still elements of uncertainty.
Maybe there are some players who choose to die with the dead.
If that happens, it will ultimately result in the death of all of us.
The player I feel most reassured of is, surprisingly, Yong-Woo Yong-woo.
I haven’t met Se-yong Kim on the 9th floor, but he will do well.
Chae Yi-seol also climbed a large mountain and showed a strong appearance, so I feel somewhat at ease.
Seo Jun-ho is a person with a strong sense of responsibility, so he will do his best for the sake of others.
Of course, the people I’m most worried about are Ahn Se-chang and Song Ji-eun.
Unfortunately, these two people were not registered as telepathic subjects, which are limited to five people.
At this point, I have no choice but to just believe.
Kang! Kang!
In the end, thanks to Kansu’s sacrifice, I arrived safely at the altar.
There is still time to spare.
This is enough time to have a decisive battle with Son Seo-yeon.
“You’re here. “You were right as expected.”
“What, were you suspicious?”
“Rather than suspicion, it’s just a feeling of wondering. “Because you have been too much of a humanist.”
Humanist.
I used to think that way too, but through the 9th floor, I was able to reflect on myself again.
I think I need to think more about whether I, who cold-heartedly sent away the five dead, can really be called a humanist.
“Son Seo-yeon, it looks like you sorted out the dead much faster than me.”
“For us, the main event on the 9th floor is here.”
Seoyeon Son pointed to the altar with her finger.
I thought he was such a great guy.
No matter how much he has grown dull and his emotions have become dull, this guy must have had people who were important to him.
“Have you finished deciding on the 10th floor?”
“you?”
Seoyeon Son asked me back.
Are you still thinking of me as a murderer?
Before the 9th floor mission started, she said she would take my decision into consideration.
The decision on whether or not to make the 10th floor a “Bloody Day” will be decided by a vote at this altar.
It is unknown how many assassinations there are, but if the 10th floor is determined to be a bloody day, several areas will be merged into one and the
“I asked first.”
Of course, Son Seo-yeon’s answer is not important.
No matter what answer I get, my plan has already been decided.
-Continued in Episode 51-
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