Episode 451: Joining the Mountains
By the time we finished eating the popcorn, things had settled down.
I’m taking it easy, but Gregory is also a guy who can handle things, so he can easily deal with the neutral NPCs created by the system.
‘Well, I don’t think that’s all.’
If the top system is determined and created, it will be possible to create monsters of an absurd level.
These guys are just pyramids. Just some thugs you can meet quite often.
If there is a setting that says they climbed a tower, then it would be different, but if they have never climbed a tower, then even if they are giants, their level is low.
In particular, Gregory is an NPC who stays on the 80th floor.
Because of its high race value, the giant is not seen below the 80th floor. How strong must it be if it climbed the mountain?
“Eeeeeee, this is such a monster.”
“Where did this guy come from?”
“I feel like my head is going to burst.”
“It’s already broken, you punk.”
The sound of wailing echoed through the air.
They say that the best things to do are watching a fire or watching a fight. The people who had gathered around before I knew it were whispering and stealing glances at the Black Rat gang.
“Those guys are pretty tough guys, but they’re easy to catch.”
“I knew it from the moment you started to tease me. I just held back from taking care of it myself.”
“Really? Then should I go and tell the black rat separately?”
“That’s what they say. Anyway, it feels refreshing. I just didn’t like the installation.”
“That’s right. It’s nice. Strangely, the lower-level subordinates are acting like this.”
Judging from the reaction, it seems like the reputation isn’t that good.
Black Market. According to their explanation, one of the forces that controls the Under City, which divides the Giant Police, is the Black Rat.
These guys aren’t much to look at.
“This, this. This is… … .”
“Hmm. I’ll say it again, you don’t need too many guides. You don’t seem to want to do much.”
Knock knock. Gregory, shaking off the dirt from his palm, looks at Durek.
The guy’s face turns pale and he starts bowing.
“No, no. There’s a misunderstanding. Hahaha. You mean the guide? Should I go right away? Oh, my, is your bag heavy? Let me carry it for you.”
“You don’t have to force yourself. You look tired, so I think it would be better if we lay down next to each other.”
Durek saw with his own eyes Gregory beat up ten gang members with his two fists without even using a weapon.
Some of them have their faces crushed and can’t even breathe properly.
Durek’s face turned pale. The guy who had been backing away as Gregory approached spread out both his hands.
“Wait a minute! You said you were looking for people from outside? Tell me where they’re from!”
“From the Eastern Mountains, the Eight Peaks and the Sky Lake.”
“Eight Peaks and Sky Lake… … .”
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A color appears on the face of the guy who was quickly thinking.
“I know where it is. I’ve heard of it. I’ll show you the way.”
“How can I trust you? Are you an idiot who doesn’t know that a man who has cheated once can cheat twice?”
“This time, it’s real! I’m not lying.”
That’s why trust is important. If you get caught cheating, people won’t believe you even if you tell them the truth.
Well, even without that, he’s an untrustworthy guy.
Let’s see.
A cool idea just occurred to me.
“Do you think it’ll be okay?”
“Hmm. From what I’ve seen, you can’t trust someone like this.”
“I know that too.”
As I whispered, Gregory scratched his head and nodded.
“If that’s what you want.”
I already told you about myself through the first chapter.
You know I’m not the type of person to act without thinking. Isn’t that what trust is?
I can’t say my plan out loud, so I’ll just say it half-heartedly, but I’m sure Gregory will realize it later when things unfold.
“Take the lead.”
“Yeah! Haha. This way. It shouldn’t be too far.”
Durek leads the way by rubbing his hands.
I followed the guy and shook the bell I had gotten from the alley.
-Daughter
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Durek’s guidance was excellent.
Since I’ve shown my skills once, I’m glad that I was able to learn from him.
“This restaurant has delicious grilled food. They say they have a secret sauce. This is a place that sells dried fish, so if the quality is good, they don’t ask where you got it.”
I know the little details about whether or not it was a lie that he was active in the Under City.
Even those who appear to be residents sometimes pretend to know each other.
Most of them were immigrants, I think. Even in the chaotically spread out buildings and stalls, there were separate areas.
A district created by people from the same region or tribe coming together.
“Undercity is largely divided into five districts, each with its own role. The area managed by the Black Rats I belong to is the fourth district. The Black Rats are made up of those who came from the south.”
Five districts dividing the Undercity.
Each district was managed by a relatively large force.
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We are in the 4th district, and there are other smaller groups mixed in, but the majority are from the southern region.
“If it’s the south, then it’s the nomads.”
“nomad?”
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“Even giants have different cultures depending on the region. Those from the mountains like us divide their tribes by fur color, while nomads divide their tribes by animal names.”
Come to think of it, Gregory was a red-haired man.
Cultural differences are common. Even on Earth, there is no comparison with other countries, and even within a country, the language and food tend to be different depending on the region.
“You can tell the characteristics of an animal just by hearing its name. If it’s a black rat, it’s that. They mainly raid. They also sell information on the paths taken by other nomads.”
“It all has meaning.”
“Yes. Since you have a lot of practical experience, it makes sense that you would take up a section.”
It’s a sad reality, but when the world is in chaos, fists take precedence over law and ethics.
If they were plunderers, they would have been skilled in battle, so they could have quickly gained power.
Not bad. With that kind of setup, I don’t think we’ll be able to defeat other forces within Undercity.
“Okay, over here. There’s a new settler from the mountains. It looks like he hasn’t even had his initiation ceremony yet.”
“Initiation ceremony?”
“You know, we’re the ones in charge of security here. It’s a kind of protection fee. I don’t know if it’s because of their confidence, but they still haven’t paid it.”
The guy who had been talking nonstop points to one side.
The atmosphere is a bit more sinister than the place I passed by. I guess you could say the weather is getting worse.
To put it nicely, it feels a bit tense, and to put it badly, it feels like a bunch of rough guys are gathering around.
“I heard you run a bar. There are quite a few people from the mountains who have brewing skills. As you can see, selling alcohol here is not an easy task.”
“So there are a lot of incidents and accidents.”
“Isn’t it normal to get drunk and cause a ruckus?”
Durek shrugs at Gregory’s words.
That’s right. Life is tough, so wouldn’t there be people who get drunk and run wild? There were people like that even when the world was ok.
If they’re hiding in a corner like this, it’s even worse. There’s no separate police force or anything, and the people who claim to be managing it are an organization of looters.
“Hehe. That’s all for the guide. Did you keep your promise? Then I’ll go. Hehe.”
“Why are you in such a hurry? I said I’d pay you for the guide. Why don’t you go inside and buy me a drink?”
“Oh my. Was that even necessary? I did it because I like guiding people.”
He strongly declined, wanting to get out as quickly as possible.
Are you doing that because you’re afraid of getting hit if you stay right next to me?
But what can I do?
“Is this the guy?”
“I heard a cheeky guy came in.”
“You were quite the brat. Even though you were just a low-level player, you managed to crush our guys.”
It’s already too late to leave.
In the corner where the bar was located, guys with black rat marks appeared.
There are quite a lot of them. Roughly 30 people?
Not only are there a lot of people, but the aura feels so strong that it’s embarrassing to compare them to the guys I first faced.
“Hey, action team leader? And the strike team?”
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“You fooled me.”
“No! Seriously, no! I was just guiding you!”
Durek is horrified at the sight of Gregory growling.
I pulled Gregory gently.
“He’s right. I led it. We have to clean it up at some point anyway.”
They were already causing trouble when they came in. They’re not stupid and they have eyes, so how could they be treated so badly by outsiders?
Then it was obvious that there would be retaliation in some way.
In order to move comfortably in the future, it was necessary to determine the upper and lower levels.
furthermore.
“Even if someone came in first, isn’t it better to have some power to move properly?”
“That means… … .”
“That’s right. You said black rats. Let’s start by eating these. There are also some really big ones we have to deal with.”
Ultimately, to wrap up this chapter, you’ll have to compete with the worshippers.
There needs to be power, if only to stand up to the doomsayers.
In the sunny area, there are already worshippers wandering around, so it is necessary to occupy this place where they are relatively inactive.
The Under City that divides the Giant Police. What moves here.
It was the first condition that had to be achieved to clear the second chapter.
“That’s not a wrong statement.”
“The timing is good. It seems like the boss himself came.”
30 action figures. As they moved to the sides, a giant with a tattooed face entered the center.
Trained muscles and eyes that give off a sense of life.
Even at first glance, he looks like a guy with a lot of blood on his hands.
Those who follow him also look nervous and scared.
Durek, who had been chattering nonstop, also shut his mouth and lowered his eyes.
[diret]
– An NPC completely dependent on the tower.
-The Organization, the Black Rat. The man who led the Southern Marauders!
-He is famous for having no mercy in his hands.
-If it’s not perfect until the end, it’ll just keep bothering you?
When you use your power, information comes to mind.
Perhaps because he is not a neutral NPC, a lively explanation follows for the first time in a while.
It’s just the way he speaks, but the explanation itself is concerning. It’s no different from admitting that he’s a dangerous guy.
I can finish it all in one go without any hassle.
There are a lot of them and the boss seems unusual, but I don’t think they’ll lose.
But I think it’ll be difficult for Gregory to solve it alone, so I plan to help him.
You have to fight consistently, if you keep resting you will lose your sense.
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“That’s funny. I got a signal and checked, and they’re coming here? It looks like they’re in league with the guys who opened the bar on their own.”
Derete looks down at us with cold eyes.
“I was going to take care of it myself anyway, so this is good. I’ll take care of it in one go so it’s not a hassle. Good job, Durek.”
“Yes, yes. Thank you.”
Of course, it wasn’t him, it was me who lured them by shaking the bell, but how could they know that?
As Dirett nods, the action team members approach in formation.
With so many large guys closing in, it feels like a huge wall is closing in.
Even their footsteps are the same, as if they have been moving their hands and feet countless times.
Just when I thought it was going to be a more difficult fight than I thought.
-Bang!
“Ugh!”
“I told you not to drink if you don’t have money! If you come again, you’ll get beaten up!”
A drunken giant broke down the tavern door and fell to the ground.
A person who rolls up his sleeves and speaks with a cheerful tone.
“Oh, you were here.”
“Gregory? Everyone, come out! Gregory is here! Next to him is Evil Eye! Hahaha! I was worried because I was late!”
He was the guy who suffered together with me in the first chapter.
It looks like Durek gave exact instructions.
At his shout, one by one, people appear out of the tavern.
“It’s true. I wanted to see you.”
“It was so late that I didn’t know what had happened.”
There are four people in total, including the one who first appeared. If you include me and Gregory, there are six people.
The action team members hesitated at the sudden addition of personnel, but that was only for a moment. There were still many of them. It seemed that they still thought they had a chance of winning.
We are opposites though.
“What are these kids doing? Why are they glaring at me?”
“I thought you came to step on me?”
“Oh my. What a cute idea. I thought they’d call me a rat, so they all came running.”
“Roughly, we can handle 5 people per person.”
“That’s not that easy.”
I guess I’ll have to start eating in this area first.
