#24
Episode 24
Dungeon Break (2)
The reason why Jeongdo’s face hardened was not because a dungeon break occurred. It’s a dungeon break because it sometimes happens when DCS fails.
factitious.
These four letters made Jeong Do’s face harden. It was a moment that completely overturned the existing common sense that dungeons only open 30 days after creation.
‘Then this morning’s dungeon break as well.’
The point was that I couldn’t feel the mana. To the point where the brake evacuation announcement was not made. If you think that someone has forcibly opened a dungeon with plenty of time to break, all the angles are right.
And why did I only get this information today? I could guess the reason.
A phone call that lasted less than a minute in the morning. Maybe that guy is the culprit. As a result of that call, a connection was created with you, increasing the likelihood that related information will appear.
Jeong Do stared at the contents of the crisis information and soon sighed. He decided that it was not something he could handle. If he had gone there alone to try and stop the brakes, he would have been much more likely to be swept to death. And it was difficult to spread this information.
Did I report it because I knew future information? It was terrible to even imagine what kind of treatment I would be treated with.
Even if you believe it, it’s a problem. Revealing that one can know future information is an enormous risk that cannot be compared to revealing one’s power. There are many strong users. But what about users who read the future? If this fact were to become known, Jeong-do would be kidnapped without anyone knowing and would be reduced to a vending machine that spews out information. Freedom can only be enjoyed when you have the power to protect it. I never intended to reveal the extent.
‘I guess I should at least mention it to team leader Seo Sang-hee.’
When Jeong-do made up his mind and tried to close the information window.
“huh?”
The word ‘Crisis Information’ was blinking in the notification window that popped up earlier.
‘I’m asking anyone to press it no matter who sees it. this.’
Jeongdo lightly touched the word ‘crisis information’.
Tiring!
<Crisis information refers to information that may change the ‘real universe’ and the history of the current universe. If history changes, you will no longer be able to acquire future information through <Information Draw>.>
“what!?”
I was shocked to some extent, but the notification window wasn’t over yet.
<Prevent damage from Dungeon Break. If you succeed, you can receive rewards from the ‘real universe’. Time remaining: 101 hours 27 minutes>
Jeongdo narrowed his eyebrows and looked at the status window.
“this… quest?”
The message is to solve the case. Rewards for success. And even a penalty in case of failure. It is a quest form of a game that cannot be overlooked.
“Strengthening, combination, what’s next for the quest?”
It was absurd, but at the same time, it was relieving.
To this extent, since the day Winry gave me the skill. There was always an uneasy feeling in one corner of my heart.
It is said that ‘Real Universe’ admired Jeong Do’s communication talent and sent him a gift, but can we really believe that? For someone with experience in Korean society, favors without compensation were very awkward.
However, the notification window just now.
It has been proven that the ‘real universe’ is hoping for something from Jeong Do.
‘The real universe does not want history to change.’
I thought this was at least certain. A relationship where both parties need each other. Mutual aid. To some extent, I was able to shake off the discomfort in my heart.
“good. “I will do it.”
The extent of his decision was strengthened.
And the next day.
Dungeon Break has occurred once again in Korea.
* * * * * *
Conference room within the Korea Users Association.
There, senior members of the association gathered and raised their voices.
Dungeon break occurred two days in a row. This was the first such incident since DCS was developed. Seo Sang-hee began his report calmly.
“We investigated the dungeon break that occurred yesterday and early this morning. Both dungeons have been confirmed to be unofficial dungeons that have not been reported to the association.”
If you discover a dungeon, you must report it to the association. This was to ensure stable brake management by the government. The discoverer could have his/her ownership of the dungeon recognized if he/she reported it. Instead, because they had to pay a certain amount of taxes, dungeons that were not reported for tax evasion purposes were called unofficial dungeons.
“ha. Tax evaders cause trouble. But does this mean that no user passed by until the dungeon break was over? “It wasn’t deep in the mountains, but on the outskirts of the city.”
If at least one person had noticed signs of brakes and reported it, action would have been taken. Sanghee answered the association president’s question.
“As you said, we looked for users who passed near the area where the break occurred and asked them… “He said he didn’t feel the power brake.”
“… I don’t understand. If that’s true, does that mean that the dungeon that still has time left suddenly exploded?”
“Based on the field team’s analysis, what you said is correct.”
The conference room immediately became noisy after hearing Sanghee’s report. The president of the association frowned and opened his mouth.
“This is unprecedented. “Has the dungeon’s pattern changed?”
“We are considering that possibility, but I think it is low. Please take a look at this material.”
Sanghee printed the data on the conference room monitor. The monitor contained data on two users who died in this incident.
“”The monster mutilated the bodies, making analysis difficult… but the cause of death for both users was determined to be a sword wound through the chest.”
“Both murders occurred near the dungeon where the break occurred? Very suspicious. So what is the field team’s conclusion?”
Sanghee took a breath and answered the association president’s question.
“There is a way to force the brakes. The field team determined that was the most likely possibility.”
The conference room fell into silence at Sanghee’s answer.
* * * * * *
“Whoa… .”
Sanghee, who came out of the conference room, sighed. After hearing the on-site team’s decision, the executives held a meeting but could not come up with a clear solution. The identity of the criminal and the motive for the crime remain unknown. It was decided to simply strengthen patrols in the dungeon and restrict civilian traffic near the dungeon.
“Damn it. “I’d be dying without anyone already.”
Sanghee sighed again. If we were to further split up the manpower we didn’t have, it would have been difficult to go home for the time being.
‘I need to increase the number of dungeon requests.’
The moment I thought that. Sanghee remembered the degree.
An E-class user who single-handedly held an Orc Lord.
‘hmm. ‘I’d like to take Mr. Jeongdo through a dungeon.’
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He will handle it very neatly. Sanghee somehow felt like her steps had become a little lighter.
By that time, the academy’s graduation ceremony had arrived. The event was originally supposed to be held yesterday, but it was postponed by a day due to graduates being hospitalized due to exposure to War Cry.
Although it was an event that did not require participation, he was the top graduate of this class. I was attending this event because the academy fee was fully reimbursed as a benefit for the valedictorian.
After the graduation ceremony, Jeong-do and Seo-yoon had a conversation.
“The academy is over. “Do you have any plans for the future?”
Seoyoon answered the question in a low voice.
“First of all, you have to become stronger. “What about you?”
“It’s similar. “I have to think about it while constantly going through the dungeon.”
In fact, Do-do’s mind was filled with thoughts about how to handle the major accident that would occur three days later. Seeing that level, Seoyoon said as if she had made up her mind.
“Hey, oppa, are you on the team… .”
“You are here! older brother!”
A man comes in, interrupting Seo-yoon’s words. Needless to say, it was strong.
‘This is a pattern I’ve seen before… .’
Seoyoon’s expression is unusual. Whether Dodo thought so or not, Haesik continued speaking at his own pace.
“older brother. Listen. I went to Awaker yesterday, and the new skill I gained… .”
“for a moment. Until there.”
Jeongdo said with a sigh.
“You man. They say you shouldn’t tell anyone that kind of information. “The academy taught me that I had to be careful about my own security.”
“no way. Where is my brother? He is the savior of life.”
“Don’t reveal it not only to me, but also to your friends and family. You said you were going to become a professional player later? Then I shouldn’t reveal more.”
Hae-sik shrugged his shoulders at Jeong-do’s decisive attitude.
“All right. I wanted to brag to my brother first… That’s too bad. By the way, how about the afterparty later?”
“Afterparty? “It’s still broad daylight?”
For Jeong Do, who worked in sales, an after-party meant drinking, but Haesik was different.
“no way. What kind of drinking party do you go to after-party? Let’s go to the dungeon. “I saved it as E-class.”
“… … .”
Is the idea of going to a dungeon as an after-party for the academy graduation a normal person’s brain? I had that question to some degree, but I didn’t dare say it out loud.
“… Let’s go next time. “There’s something I need to pay attention to.”
In fact, Hae-sik’s proposal was a little appealing, but Jeong-do had much more urgent matters to attend to, such as Dungeon Break. Haesik whetted his appetite at this level of rejection.
“ah. That’s too bad. Let’s break up like this, but… Ah, brother, one last round of mock sparring… .”
Suddenly.
“Let’s do it.”
Seoyoon grinned as she grabbed Haesik’s collar.
“Do it with me. Mr. Haesik.”
“uh… ?”
Seoyoon dragged the huge Haesik with her slender arms. To some extent, I lightly prayed for his soul to rest in peace.
A man’s sad scream echoed through the academy.
* * * * * *
Jeong Do and Seoyoon were returning home together.
That time when we were walking down the street and chatting about small things. A street vendor caught my eye.
Countless amulets spread out on the stall. The signboard said:
<A talisman for good luck.>
The pace just stopped.
“Oppa, are you interested in something like this?”
“Oh, yes… “A little bit recently.”
To be precise, interest in luck has risen rapidly since acquiring the drawing skill.
“then. Buy one. we.”
After saying that, Seoyoon bought an amulet from a street vendor.
“Hurry up, brother too.”
Seoyoon and Jeongdo also purchased an amulet.
“for a moment… .”
After saying that, Seoyoon held the purchased amulet tightly in both hands and closed her eyes. Jeongdo thought it was very cute, but he couldn’t express it in words.
“sleep.”
After a while, Seo-yoon opened her eyes and presented the amulet to Jeong-do.
“huh? Are you giving it to me?”
“yes. “I wished my brother good luck.”
“her… .”
It’s touching. Jeong Do carefully accepted the amulet that Seo-yoon gave him.
“You should give it to me too.”
“Oh yeah.”
Jeong Do held the amulet in his hand and wished Seoyoon good luck, but then stopped.
‘If you wish for luck with my shit, it’s a curse.’
To a normal extent, he prayed for Seoyoon’s health and handed her an amulet. Seoyoon smiled brightly as if she was very happy.
“Brother, I will go alone from here.”
“Are you okay?”
“yes. I have an appointment nearby. See you later then.”
Seo-yoon left, waving to Jeong-do. Jeongdo watched the scene blankly for a while before coming to his senses.
“Shall I go too?”
But before that.
Jeong-do returned to the street vendor where he had bought the amulet.
“madam. “Please give me 10 more talismans.”
That night.
Yes, that lottery park.
There were 11 amulets hanging around his neck.
<Jim’s role is the same as mine… .>
I looked at the amulet and muttered bitterly.
Yoo Seon felt that the night wind was particularly cold.
