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Rumors are hard to stop, because anyone can open their mouth and everyone’s ears are always open.
News that the climbers had been attacked also spread quickly.
Few people know.
I don’t think any of us started the rumor.
Whoever did this must have spread the rumor.
You can’t pick up rumors that have already spread.
‘I have no intention of picking it up.’
Because in order to catch the culprit, we need the cooperation of everyone gathered in Peace Land.
I think the culprit is still inside.
That’s what the rumors say.
“He disguised himself as me.”
“If anything happens, they’ll blame it on you.”
“Even if they can’t do it, they’ll probably try to send you to the lawless zone.”
“Really? Why? Why does it happen like that?”
The bald man asked, but I naturally ignored him.
If you wanted to disguise it, there were many options.
Rather, it would have been less noticeable if I had transformed into another climber or NPC.
That is, it means that there is a hidden intention to cause harm by disguising myself as someone.
As a result, I may be banished to the lawless zone, and I may again see discord between climbers and NPCs.
Anyway, half of the climbers are from the Pujing Union, and I am one of the central figures.
Either way, it wasn’t a bad choice for the criminal.
‘I’ve put this much effort into it, so I’ll stay in the safe zone until I see the results.’
The culprit remains inside.
I don’t know if there is one or more people.
There’s one more thing.
‘There is a high possibility that I will not be able to read the information with my power.’
The reason I thought so was simple.
There have only been a couple of times in the past when I had friction with my followers.
If you’ve been through this much, you probably have some idea of my abilities.
Of course, you would have also figured out that you can read the other person’s information.
It’s a safety device that should be in place for them.
‘It gives me a basis to narrow down the candidates.’
Because you can just search for people who can’t read the information or are suspicious.
The general direction has been decided.
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It is strongly believed that the culprit is a worshipper.
Let’s leave open the possibility that they are not, but we will proceed under the assumption that they are worshippers.
“Nyangpun and Taejun, take care of the NPC side.”
“It’s annoying, but there’s nothing I can do about it.”
“Just trust me!”
I think it would be less burdensome for the NPCs if Taejun, who is also an NPC, were to take a look.
Nyangpun is a guy who gets along well with NPCs just like me.
“Licky and Bald Man are climbers.”
“Well, that’s true. The climber who got to the 96th floor pretty much memorized it all.”
“Ooh! It’s time to show off my friendliness!”
A licker with leadership qualities and who is good at leading people.
A bald man with a unique, nonchalant character who blends in well with the crowd.
The two check people’s eyewitness accounts and alibis among the climbers.
“Let’s move just as much as Noble Knight did.”
“Big Star Guild also supports Rainbow.”
Not to mention Big Star, who has a close relationship with Ophelia and Noble Knight, who are involved in this incident.
In particular, Ophelia is the successor to numerous NPCs, so she has many points of contact with them.
In addition to this, I have also asked for help from the rookie group and the fairy club that I am personally acquainted with.
Both groups are recognized as fundamental upper-class groups.
‘It seems like there is interaction with the upper-level hunters that we don’t know much about.’
Since my relationship with the members is mostly with people from the union, there are some limitations.
Even those who are not particularly interested in or averse to the Pujing Union will be able to relate to this story.
This completes the preparation.
“I can’t move around freely. I’ll ask you to explore the surroundings.”
I would like to move along with you, but I can’t.
Anyway, I am also one of the suspects.
That’s why I can’t roam around freely.
Even if there are many people who believe in me, they won’t be NPCs.
So, we must act within the bounds of what people think is acceptable.
At the same time, this is also a check.
‘If I move officially, no one will be able to move by impersonating me.’
Of course, there is a possibility that he moves while disguised as someone else.
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‘But you won’t be able to attack anyone else during this gap.’
The alert was already high due to the raid.
If you do something suspicious when everyone is looking at you with suspicious eyes, you will also suffer a loss.
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That’s enough.
The skills of the members and those who help are also certain.
“I have my own thoughts, too.”
It’s not in my nature to just sit still and let things happen.
I move with Tekid.
The first one is.
“It’s an on-site analysis.”
Because whenever something happens, it leaves a trace.
“Lee Jun-seok, let’s go together.”
“Of course.”
Aside from Fabio, the only witness to have seen the person suspected to be the culprit is Lee Jun-seok.
A person necessary for this exploration, even for cross-validation.
It’s time to find the culprit.
* * *
The field trip wasn’t difficult.
Because a large number of people with the ability to search and find records have already been deployed.
It means that I have looked through everything there is to look through.
First, the place where the Noble Knight members were attacked.
“It’s neat.”
The words just came out naturally.
It was a perfect surprise.
So much so that it’s difficult for the other person to even respond properly.
‘Noble Knight’s main character is Ophelia.’
Her climbing method is to quickly climb up through the cooperation of NPCs.
It doesn’t matter if Ophelia becomes the successor, but the Noble Knights are different.
They were also someone’s successors, but they didn’t experience as much direct conflict and breakdown as Nana and the other members.
Only to assist Ophelia in her ascent to the top.
That’s their role.
Supporter, Tanker.
The focus is on protecting Ophelia and creating an environment where she can use her full power.
Since their fighting ability was relatively low, it was understandable that they allowed a surprise attack.
“One blow. At most, he was defeated after two rounds of attack and defense.”
In terms of defensive power, the Noble Knight is at a considerable level.
I couldn’t understand how it happened so quickly.
‘It’s different from Fabio’s time.’
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There may be differences in the skills themselves, but what can I say?
‘There must be a way for the criminal to hide it.’
He must have used an ability he didn’t use when he attacked Fabio.
Why?
Because the bodies of the noble knights who died in this attack are not left behind.
Unfortunately, the victim had no coins left and was ejected from the tower.
It is unknown what attack caused his death.
Here’s a clue.
‘The guy knew the guy had a coin.’
It may be a wild guess, but it is a very possible story.
There’s nothing more to see here.
There was no trace to find out any other information.
Next, the place where Fabio was hit.
-Ugh.
I ran my hand over the black marks on the walls and floor.
Sharp and narrow.
A heavy black sword used by Fabio.
In this way, no trace is left.
Since he said it himself, it must be certain.
‘It’s thinner than the sword I use. Is it even a sword in the first place?’
It was clear that the culprit had attacked with a dagger.
It can’t be a lie.
Because there is no need for that.
Unless it’s Fabio’s own play.
That’s that and this trace.
‘Similar to Oh Jing-hyeok?’
His main weapons were his sturdy legs, but he used a dagger as a secondary weapon.
He didn’t just swing his dagger, he also used threads made of magical power to perform all sorts of irregular attacks.
The traces here are the same.
It resembles a trace dug up with a strong thread.
It is an uncommon weapon and at the same time difficult to deal with when first encountered.
It’s so thin that it’s hard to notice at night, especially when you’re surprised.
Fabio guessed that it might be a skill related to the first hit.
‘It was truly connected from the beginning.’
The dagger was inserted into Fabio through a thin, special invisible thread.
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Before his wounds were treated, Fabio’s body was said to have been covered in numerous cuts.
The story is that it may not be a cut from a sword, but rather a mark from a thread digging into it.
I tapped my fingers lightly.
This is something you should leave to the experts.
I had already called in the Awl Fairy from the Fairy Club to ask for advice.
Because there’s no other assassin around.
“Could this have been done using something like thread?”
“It’s possible. If you have the relevant skills. I can do something similar.”
Give an impromptu demonstration.
An awl shaped like a needle.
After attaching the thread to the groove, secure the thread to the wall.
And bam!
When you hit the awl hard, the awl flies along the thread and gets stuck in the wall.
“You could apply it this way, too.”
“A dagger would work, too.”
“There’s nothing you can’t do. It depends on your skill level though.”
okay.
This is enough.
Finding the culprit means opening up numerous possibilities and gradually narrowing them down.
I walked down the alley with Lee Jun-seok.
From where I witnessed the criminal impersonating me to where the attack took place.
The distance is approximately 50m.
It’s not that far.
If something happened, you could hear it.
Even though they were having a party, it wasn’t something that someone who had entered the realm of superhumans couldn’t hear.
“The time difference isn’t that big. Was there anything suspicious?”
“There wasn’t anything in particular. I didn’t even hear the sound of the swords clashing. Maybe they used a skill or artifact that blocks sound?”
That could be the case.
There are many skills with silence or other similar functions.
He continued, checking for other traces.
“He impersonated me. Was there anything different or unusual about him?”
“No. That was my first time seeing Evil Eye in person, so I couldn’t be sure.”
He nodded.
If it’s obvious, then it’s obvious.
Because we talked about it so much in the community, the psychological distance was close, but I had never seen it in person.
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If you feel something strange the moment you see it, that’s even stranger.
After that, I asked a few more questions.
Excluding Fabio, Lee Jun-seok was the only one who saw the person suspected to be the culprit.
There is nothing more to be gained from looking at the raid scene any further.
If I were to organize the information I got here and there, it would be roughly like this.
‘The culprit has the ability to disguise himself and has the fighting power to take out a powerful tank.’
It’s a bonus to know how many coins the Noble Knight has.
There are threads available and means to hide your information.
When I entered the dorm, I could see what had happened, so I could confirm my location.
-Drunk.
After completing the on-site inspection, we returned to our accommodations.
NPCs and climbers standing guard in preparation for my departure.
Inside the building, there are only me, Lee Jun-seok, Tekid, and a few NPCs.
I wonder if they respect our privacy, but right now it’s just me and Lee Jun-seok.
“Things have come to this point, so I’m a bit hesitant, but I wanted to talk to you.”
He opened his mouth and laid down on the sofa.
It’s not a lie.
I got a lot of help from that guy.
The fact that the union has been running smoothly until now is largely due to Lee Jun-seok’s contribution.
“Are you still planning to take revenge on your brother?”
“Yes. The evil deeds of a large guild are unforgivable.”
Lee Jun-seok frowns.
It’s a rude question, I know.
It touches directly on the guy’s revenge.
“Then is that the first place to hit?”
“Yes. It’s the Blue Dragon.”
“Because revenge isn’t something that will easily go away.”
A moment of silence.
Lee Jun-seok smiled again.
“Of course, right now I’m climbing for the joy of watching Gongdu and other people’s activities.”
“If it weren’t for this incident, we could all have gathered together and enjoyed ourselves. It’s too bad.”
“Just being able to watch from the side is an honor for me.”
“It’s embarrassing to say that. In fact, we’re not all that great.”
“No! How could that be! The achievements that Evil Eye and the others have already accomplished are truly remarkable.”
Lee Jun-seok spouts out all sorts of praises as if he had prepared for it.
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It gave me goosebumps to hear the stories I had heard in the community in person.
How can you say such a thing without your face changing color at all?
This is something I would never do.
I’m secretly proud, but why is it that I have to feel ashamed?
“I’m grateful too. It’s my first time seeing him, but he’s someone I can trust. I’ll have to watch the situation a bit more, but I have a rough idea who the culprit is.”
A lot of clues have been gathered.
Now we just need to compare the alibis that the members and other guys have brought with the suspects.
Then the number of suspects will be further reduced.
“I think the culprit is in Noble Knight.”
“Is that so? That must be a place that is loyal to Lady Ophelia.”
“That’s why the vision is darker. Because they will think of traitors outside rather than inside.”
“Evil Eye, you think the culprit is among the climbers, not the NPCs.”
“That’s right. At least in the circumstances.”
I looked at Lee Jun-seok.
“You were chasing the traitor too.”
“you’re right.”
“The opponent knew that the dead noble knight had a coin.”
So, I guess he knew for sure that it would be over without a trace.
“Noble Knights do not act as individuals. Protecting Ophelia is the priority.”
In addition to that.
“The worshippers are after Ophelia, not just us.”
It’s true that I’ve fought many a time with the worshippers, but Ophelia is also a thorn in my side.
Because the goal itself is to conquer the tower and the worshippers don’t want that.
“In that situation, the noble knight was alone in the alley and got attacked? That doesn’t make sense.”
“I guess someone must have called you out.”
“That’s right. It’s easier to understand if you think that it was called by a fellow noble knight.”
It’s not like he just called.
There must have been some kind of bait.
“Evil Eye may have asked you to come because she has something else to tell you.”
That’s why the culprit must have disguised himself as me and entered the alley.
We all know that Ophelia and I are quite close.
Because we just ran into each other on the 94th floor.
At least you’ll be less guarded than when meeting other people.
“What do you think?”
Any opinion should be heard.
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I can’t solve everything by myself and my thoughts aren’t always right.
“It’s certainly a valid idea. Fabio might not know, but the Noble Knight doesn’t act alone. It’s a sad story, but we need to investigate the Noble Knight.”
Lee Jun-seok answered.
I nodded.
After all, it is important to listen to opinions.
especially.
“so do i.”
If that’s the criminal’s opinion.
Lee Jun-seok, you.
‘It’s not the guild that killed my brother, Cheongryong.’
Who are you?
