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The boss appearance message was displayed to everyone inside the
For those who enjoy games, especially MMORPGs, the word ‘boss’ is like a kind of stimulant.
A thrilling experience when fighting, a great sense of accomplishment when killing, and a lot of money when settling accounts.
Because they are prey that gives most people everything they want.
So it was natural that people who saw the boss appearance message would search the dungeon thoroughly to find the boss.
* * *
The first man to discover the passage that Dojin had dug, Kato of the Ronin Society, narrowed his eyes.
“I’ve never heard of a hole like this… … .”
While he was muttering, his guild members who had been contacted began to gather one by one.
Since all guild members of similar levels gathered together to go hunting, there were ten of them.
Kato asked the guild members.
Have you ever heard of such a passage?
To that question, Hiromi, the only woman in the group, answered.
“I’ve never heard of a passageway here either.”
“Hiromi is right. I’ve researched the dungeon’s internal structure in advance, so I’m sure of it.”
A pig who was sneaking glances at Hiromi while adding to his words. It was Kaminari, who was famous even in the Ronin Association for his paranoid information gathering.
Kato nodded at his words.
“If what our Ronin Club’s brain Kaminari says is true, then it’s likely that the boss that has never appeared in this dungeon has appeared inside here.”
Kato decided to enter without thinking any further about Kaminari’s words.
It was a quick decision and action.
But there was something much faster than that… the boss’s death.
Before they could even take a step, the message that the boss had been defeated was relayed to everyone in the dungeon.
“… … .”
The Ronin Society is bewildered by the sudden turn of events.
‘Surely the boss didn’t appear and create a path… Who broke through this hole and got in?’
It is not impossible that he received a special quest, opened a secret passage, and defeated the boss inside.
Kato’s conclusion, which he came up with after racking his brain, was partially based on the truth.
The next thought is: What should we do then?
A normal user who enjoys the game would have returned to the original hunting grounds rather than take additional risks once the boss has been captured.
But the Ronin Society was different.
“The pig, Kaminari, pushed up his glasses,” he said.
“Haha, it looks like you’re hunting something other than a boss.”
The Roninkai is a group that started as a guild in a first-generation virtual reality game set in Japan’s Sengoku period.
Since the game itself, which was the starting point, was themed around war and murder, the Roninhoe that made a name for itself there had no qualms about indiscriminate PK.
It has already gained notoriety in various places through the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation virtual reality games.
Killing those who have captured the boss does not necessarily guarantee that you will obtain the items the boss left behind, but their style is to hunt people if there is even a slight possibility.
The tangible and intangible penalties that would follow an act of murder, such as grudge or chaos levels, were not important to them.
“You’re probably injured and tired from fighting the boss anyway. Let’s finish it off quickly before you recover.”
“Take it,” said Kato, drawing his sword.
Kato ran ahead.
Imitating the running posture of the ronin or samurai in old movies.
From his name to his actions, he was a guy who lived up to the name of Roninhoe.
However, it didn’t look very fitting since the sword he was holding was a rapier.
* * *
After capturing the boss and taking the loot, Dojin decided to go outside.
The first reason is Teresa’s injury.
The leg-crushing injury was not something that could be cured with potions or low-level healers.
Even if you are a player (Regenian), you have to take the player to a high-ranking healer at an Adventurer’s Guild branch or temple to treat such injuries.
And the second reason is… … .
‘It’s a headache when guys who smell the boss gather.’
The further you go inside, the more complicated the tunnel becomes like a maze, but the area that Dojin dug through is the section before it gets complicated.
It wouldn’t be long before the hunters discovered the newly opened passage.
What happens next is likely to be a repetition of what happened countless times in my past life.
As soon as Dojin confirmed that Teresa’s bleeding had stopped with the help of the potion and Soso, he had Sangsu carry her.
“If you miss Resa, you will die.”
Soso warns with bloodshot red eyes.
Sangsu laughed bitterly.
“Can’t you just say it with a blank expression like you usually do? It’s really scary to see you sobbing.”
“shut up.”
Dojin retraced his steps as he listened to the conversation between his old friends.
But then, a sharp noise was heard from ahead.
Dojin frowned.
When he turned around, he saw two other people who were equally nervous.
Sangsu said grumblingly.
“…That sound up ahead, isn’t it the sound of good people trying to clear the way for us, who are exhausted and injured after hearing the news that the boss has been caught?”
Dojin shook his head.
“That would be great, but based on personal experience, I think it’s much more likely to go in a bad direction.”
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“I guess so. Damn it… … .”
Dojin estimated his remaining mana.
The mana potion I drank after the battle had already restored my mana to 80%.
“Well, whatever happens, we’ll be able to get out without any problems.”
Dojin, looking at Soso who was soaked in anxiety, started walking again.
After a while.
“Huh? Mr. Kato, over there!”
As they passed through the tunnel and came out into the open space, someone pointed at them and shouted.
‘What the heck, that little pig.’
It was Kaminari of the Roninkai.
Dojin looked over the pig with its rippling jaw and even more rippling belly, and the men surrounding it.
’10 people. One wizard, two healers, and seven melee attackers.’
If there are 10 people, it’s two full parties.
A group of people closer to a raiding party than a party.
Judging from the fact that he was able to clear out the surrounding monsters in a short period of time, I could guess that he was not without skill.
Even considering that all the mana was directed towards the boss monster and regeneration was paused for a while, it is not a level that can be ignored.
If we fight head-on, our chances of winning will be close to zero.
At best, you can only send one or two, or at most three, while approaching.
While Dojin was quickly analyzing his own and his enemy’s power, Kato stepped forward.
“Four… no, just three?”
Contrary to Dojin, who was certain of defeat, Kato was certain of victory as soon as he saw Dojin and his party.
One injured woman who is unable to fight right away, and three dwarves who are obviously worn out.
It’s a fight you can’t lose.
Kato, who had confirmed his absolute superiority, aimed his sword at Dojin in an arrogant manner.
“What should I do? There are too many pages.”
Sangsu whispered and asked Dojin.
“When I give the signal, run towards the exit.”
Dojin, who had similarly answered in a small voice, looked straight at Kato.
“If he’s pointing a knife, it means he wants to fight, and the reason is probably because of the boss’s message, right?”
Kato nodded leisurely.
“You’re asking the obvious.”
“What if it wasn’t us who caught the boss?”
“You’ll know when you cut open the ship. Don’t be too hard on yourself. There are few deaths more meaningful than dying by the sword of the Ronin Society’s great swordsman, Kato.”
Kato laughs ferociously.
The Ronin Guild members surrounding him also laughed fiercely.
Looking at that sight, Dojin thought.
‘What kind of idiots are these? At least I guess that’s fortunate. In a situation where you need to buy time, it’s better to have the other person be a idiot who’s obsessed with the concept.’
Dojin has experienced all sorts of concept-crazy people while working on LOST, but it’s been a while since he’s seen someone this idiotic.
They look like cheap villains lined up with proud expressions.
“Hehe, Mr. Kato, is it really necessary for all of us to go out and fight against those guys? I alone will suffice.”
Even that sick power was updating its high points in real time.
A human-like pig stepped forward, pushing up its glasses that were buried in its flesh.
It was a sight worthy of the word ‘spectacle’, juggling daggers with one hand and even stepping on a light step that was disproportionate to his size.
“… … .”
Dojin felt a headache and dizziness at the same time at the sight of such a low standard.
The opposing camp keeps saying nonsense like, “Oh, as expected, it’s the Gray Shadow of the Ronin Association, Kaminari-kun!”, so it’s hard just to face them.
Dojin controlled his stomach that was about to vomit and looked at the pig that was walking forward, either Kaminari or the vomit.
“Hey, I will show mercy to you and give you a chance to live. Come out and fight one by one, and if one of you can beat me, I will let you go alive.”
“It seems that the world of Rostania is on the verge of destruction. The meat hanging in the butcher shop speaks for itself.”
“What, what did you say?”
LOST’s perfect translation function conveyed Dojin’s harsh words to Kaminari as they were.
For Kaminari, who was unable to escape obesity despite adjusting his weight and height to the limits of the in-game avatar customization feature, this was a fatal verbal abuse.
“Yes, you bastard… …! Take that back! If you don’t want to die, take it back right now!”
An enraged Kaminari stomped the ground with his foot, growling.
At that sight, Dojin looked at the floor and said, “Did there have to be an earthquake? Why is it shaking like this?”, further provoking Kaminari.
“I will kill you no matter what! You guys behind me, you better stay still! The moment you interfere with me chopping that guy up, my colleagues will wipe you all out!”
The provocation seemed to have gone in perfectly, so let’s just roll around and buy some time. Thinking so, Dojin called out to the excited Kaminari.
“hey.”
“Huh. Tell me. If it’s your last will and testament, then listen to it-”
And then, waiting for the moment he answered, I activated the spell I had planned in advance.
The quickly completed “Wind Blade” passes by the pig’s neck.
Kaminari’s face crumples.
“You cowardly little bastard!”
Kaminari ran towards Dojin.
Although the distance was quite far, he was confident of victory.
Those who are outnumbered will not be able to refuse the offer of a one-on-one fight, so the guys next to them do not need to worry.
Then, the only one left is the wizard. He is just a prey for the thief class. He is also exhausted from the boss fight, so he is an easy prey.
‘Looking at the casting speed, it seems like your main magic is wind-attribute. If I can just dodge that one more time, this body will win!’
A wizard is trash if he is careful with just one or two high-skill spells.
As Kaminari thought that, he took about five steps forward.
“uh?”
Suddenly the floor rose up.
Understand. Kaminari turned around hastily, but he couldn’t help but feel his side being brushed.
‘Wh, what kind of casting-‘
So fast! Before the shock could even end, Dojin prepared a new spell.
As Kaminari barely regained his balance, an ice arrow flew at him.
If you avoid one, another one comes up, if you hit one, another one comes up.
The interval was too short.
So much so that it was hard to take my feet off.
Kaminari rolled around wildly.
Kaminari, whose pride was hurt, tried to somehow close the distance, but Dojin blocked his approach like a ghost.
“Ugh!”
Kaminari, who was barely able to block them one by one, ended up getting hit in the stomach with an ice arrow.
Regardless of the sensory synchronization rate, the system calculated the pain and shock received and temporarily paralyzed Kaminari’s body.
“Kaminari-kun!”
Hiromi called him with a longing voice and gave him a healing.
Other colleagues who had been watching also tried to offer support.
It’s all so needlessly passionate and emotional.
It was as if a scene from a boys’ comic was being recreated.
That may also be a form of play, but it was an area that Dojin found difficult to sympathize with.
Especially since it is what those who have shown hostility towards him are doing.
Dojin lit the magician’s cigarette while Kaminari, who had been scolding him for interfering with their one-on-one match, got up.
It was to prepare doping as the time to wait was approaching.
At that moment, he gathered his body and muttered while looking at Dojin spitting out smoke.
“Don’t look at me like that… … .”
“what?”
“Don’t look at me like that… … . Don’t look at me with those eyes that look down on me just because I’m tall and handsome, you son of a bitch! Before I destroy that face!”
Kaminari, whose inferiority complex exploded, approached Dojin with even faster movements.
In that moment, a golden glow spread out from Dojin.
“Thanks for killing time, butcher Makgogi. It’s a shame, but I guess this is the end of my playtime.”
I didn’t even have time to get angry at the verbal abuse.
“Huh?”
Dojin’s magic, which had stopped being ‘moderate’, was too much for Kaminari to handle.
The magic that used to fly one by one became three, then five.
Pavababababak.
“Kaminari!”
The Ronin Society is shocked to see Kaminari stabbed with three ice arrows in an instant.
I was so flustered that I forgot about the passionate game I had been enjoying just a moment ago and was about to rush in.
But they couldn’t rush to Dojin.
“Ugh, ugh… … !”
A huge number of iron ore golems were created around Kaminari and the rest of the crippled people, who were staggering as if they would collapse at any moment, although they were not dead.
The predicted phenomenon of the explosion occurred when the mana returned when the boss died was used to create normal monsters.
That was the reason Dojin wasted his time by having conversations with people of low standards.
‘Anyway, you idiots. From the start, all ten of you should’ve attacked at once.’
But in my experience, those who are in a favorable position tend to waste time just to enjoy the situation. It’s really useless.
‘Well… I did go ahead and believe that, though.’
The type of people Dojin trusted the most. They were fools who were intoxicated with their own strength.
Because their patterns always had a similar context.
“Run. You can finish it by cutting off the escape.”
