Episode 133
133. Round 9 begins
<Results of voting for district representative selection>
1st. Black Scythe (4,088 votes)
2nd place. Cheonma (1,057 votes)
3rd place. Shit idiots (529 votes)
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7th place. Bird chest (65 votes)
Ma Gyeong-rok was disappointed with the results that came to mind.
‘ah. I am the X god I expected.’
Contrary to expectations, Black Sickle took first place.
An overwhelming margin of votes.
I thought maybe I would have a chance, but it was only an empty expectation.
‘Well, in terms of popularity, I guess I can’t follow the black scythe.’
He was confident that he had entered the ranks of named names by ranking 2nd and 3rd in the entire district, but the gap with 1st place was larger than expected.
The current voting results were proof of that.
It was as if the awareness and favorability of the Black Scythe among players had been quantified.
Ma Gyeong-rok looked at the black scythe with envious eyes.
Even though he became the only district representative in Korea, his expression did not change much.
It’s like he already knew this would happen.
‘Oh, I guess not. ‘How do you know the results of the vote if you are not a prophet?’
I guess he’s just acting expressionless to hide his dazed emotions.
Or really predicted it.
Considering the popularity of the Black Scythe, it was a result that anyone could have predicted.
However, Ryumin felt calm because he really knew the future, not just predicted it.
From the 21st round of reaching the 9th round to the 99th round, if you win 79 votes, everyone will have this reaction.
‘As expected, I came in first place. Although the number of votes is slightly different.’
The number of votes increased more than the previous episode.
Is it because he formed a relationship with Cho Yong-ho, Min-ri Min, and Seo A-rin?
Even without reading their thoughts, he could guess that they had voted for him.
[Player ‘Black Scythe’ has become the new district representative of C3-ESKA001.]
Ariel shouted while looking at the message with indifferent eyes.
[According to the voting results, the district representative in Korea has become a black scythe! Congratulations, Black Scythe! Please note that other players’ representative rights have been terminated. Now Black Scythe is the only Korean player with control!]
The angel continued.
[Then, since we have decided on a representative, shall we check the 9th round quest right away?]
Without fail, a message window appeared in everyone’s eyes.
◀ ROUND 9 ▶
<Main Quest>
└Join a mercenary group and subdue monsters
[All areas]
└Participants: 1,295,362
└Achievers: 0/647,681
[Applicable area C3-ESKA001]
└Participants: 6,008
└Achievement: 0/3,004
“Subdue monsters?”
“What is a mercenary group?”
The players who confirmed the quest murmured.
On the other hand, the people around the Black Scythe were calm.
Because I already knew because I heard the prophecy from Ryumin.
[After a while, you will go to a fantasy world and carry out a subjugation mission as a mercenary. Don’t panic. As you can see, it’s a simple quest that only requires defeating monsters. You can also choose the monsters you want to defeat, so don’t worry.]
None of the players were embarrassed by the idea of being dropped into a fantasy world.
They have already experienced the presence of NPCs while guarding the top in round 8.
Most people thought it would be similar this time too.
[Does anyone have any questions?]
“A question! Do you really pass the quest if you succeed in just one subjugation?”
[of course. It’s a very simple quest.]
As I kept emphasizing that it was simple, the players became anxious.
Just because it’s simple, it’s never really been simple.
[Does anyone have any other questions?]
“If it’s a subjugation, is it a party quest?”
[They may act in groups, but they are not a party. This is a way for each person to catch monsters and get their share. So, you will have to work hard for the sake of experience.]
“It says main quest, but are there sub-quests?”
[That’s a secret.]
‘Of course there is, that’s a question… … .’
Everyone criticized the questioner with the same thoughts.
If it says main quest, there is always a sub-quest.
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It was a rule I naturally knew from previous experience.
“Angel! How do you rank them?”
The angel didn’t answer, but some people who heard the question shook their heads as if they were pitiful.
There’s no way that damn angel bitch would tell you.
The players’ expectations were correct.
[I’m not sure about that yet, am I? It will be made public around the time the tally results come out.]
Few people believed the angel’s words.
To that extent, players distrusted the existence of angels.
But Ryumin knew.
That the angel is speaking the truth now.
‘An angel doesn’t know everything about the quest. He has limited information each round.’
Perhaps it was because they were afraid of it being leaked to humans, but the angels’ knowledge of the round was limited.
This is certain information, as it was obtained by torturing the angel several times in the previous episode.
Above all, the reason Ryu Min is confident is no different.
‘The final reward you can get from this sub-quest. Just by looking at the contents, it is clear that the angels do not know about the quest.’
This is because the final reward hidden in this round was a reward that could be said to be fatal to the angels.
‘Maybe the angels would go crazy if they found out about the reward?’
This is also why Ryumin did not predict the sub-quest.
The reward, which can only be claimed by one person, must be entirely his own.
[Should we stop with the questions here and start the quest right away?]
As soon as Ariel finished speaking, a selection window appeared in front of the players.
[Please touch the monster you want to defeat.]
└ 1. Lizardman
└ 2. Were Wolf
└ 3. Skeleton
└ 4. Troll
└ 5. Minotaur
[If no selection is made, it will be automatically assigned randomly.]
[Time Remaining: 00:00:59]
Just like the last selection at the top, once you select it, it moves right away.
“Hmm, should I choose between these?”
“Looking at this, Mana number 1 looks like the easiest… … .”
The difficulty level could be gauged just by looking at the monster name.
‘As everyone expected, number 1 is the easiest and number 5 is the most difficult.’
Ryumin knew which was the best choice, but the other players were faced with a choice.
As the questions were asked with obvious answers, I was worried that there might be a trap.
“Considering the level of difficulty, Lizardman is better… … .”
“If this happens, won’t everyone be flocking to the Lizardmen?”
“Should I subdue stronger monsters for rewards?”
“Rather, isn’t number 1 the hardest and number 5 the easiest?”
“Ha, what should I choose?”
One minute was too short to worry about this or that.
Most of them disappeared after making their choice, but about a quarter spent their time hesitating.
Some people closed their eyes and waited for time to pass, as if they were intentionally leaving it to random people.
‘It may seem like there’s a trap, but there’s no. The difficulty levels are in the order they appear. In other words, just use your skills to purely defeat the monsters you want.’
Ryu Min informed his acquaintances of this fact through a prophecy.
Maybe that’s why Ryu Min’s acquaintances, including Ma Gyeong-rok, had nothing to worry about.
Because I’ve already thought about it enough in reality.
“I’ll go with number 2, Black Scythe!”
“I’m also going with number 2. Thanks for the buff, democracy!”
Seo A-rin and Ahn Sang-cheol disappeared first.
They did not forget to receive Minjoo-ri’s buff before moving.
This is because I heard Ryumin’s prophecy that if you move after receiving the buff, it will be maintained.
Minjoo-ri also heard that and willingly gave out buffs to people including Black Scythe.
“It was nice to meet you, Black Scythe, Democracy. “Then I will go first.”
After Ma Gyeong-rok made his choice, he disappeared.
Although he didn’t say what he chose, Ryu Min knew that he chose number 3.
“I’ll go first too. “I hope to see you all alive.”
With Yamti gone, only Ryumin and Minjoo-ri were left with a choice.
“Where are you going, Black Scythe? Of course you’ll go to number 5, right?”
“well. “I’m worried.”
“I’ll go with number 1. See you later, Black Scythe!”
When Min-ri Min disappeared, Ryu-min was finally alone.
The reason he withheld his choice until now was no different.
Because I had to change my appearance.
‘My choice… … .’
Ryumin casted Invisibility.
He became invisible to others and changed his appearance into an assassin’s mask.
It was the face of a roast yak.
Soon, with 5 seconds left in the time limit, Ryu Min’s finger moved.
When I selected the monster, his appearance completely disappeared.
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In the fantasy world, there is one rule.
Nicknames between players are not visible.
‘In the last 8th round, the angel explained that the nickname was hidden because of the traitor group, but that’s not true.’
In the fantasy world, nicknames are hidden, so players can be identified as players only by their faces or clothes.
This was the reason why Ryumin changed his appearance into a roast yak.
‘Only this way will I be able to proceed with the sub-quest without Min Joo-ri knowing.’
Ryu Min’s choice is the same as Min Ri’s, number 1.
The reason for choosing the weakest, Lizardman, was simple.
Because the subquest was only here.
‘There are no sub-quests for defeating other monsters. I am certain because I have selected different views one by one over the years.’
The reason he transformed into a roast yak was to separate Min-ri Min and perform the sub-quest alone.
If it were a black scythe, they would definitely follow me or look at me with suspicion.
You can already see the back of Minjoo-ri, who arrived first.
Ryumin, who had removed his invisibility, came closer.
Sensing that he was popular, she glanced at Ryumin, but quickly looked away.
I don’t recognize it as a black scythe at all.
Since his face was that of a roast yak and his nickname was not visible, it was natural that he could not be recognized.
Ryumin opened the quest progress window.
[Status of Lizardmen Punitive Force]
└Participants: 602 people
There were fewer players than expected who chose number 1.
Because the level of difficulty was low, many people thought it was a trap and avoided making the choice.
‘That’s too bad. ‘There is no better place than here to be ranked.’
A way of ranking that the angels did not tell you about.
That was the number of monster kills.
In other words, you are ranked according to how many monsters you catch.
‘So it would be perfect to catch weak monsters.’
However, if you catch someone who is too weak, you will lose experience points.
So, it is best to catch a monster that matches your level.
Only then can you gain a decent amount of experience and be ranked high.
This is a fact that was fully revealed through prophecy.
The reason my acquaintances chose numbers 2 and 3 was because they chose according to their own level.
Min Joo-ri chose number 1 considering her combat ability.
‘At my current level, it would be natural to catch number 5, the Minotaur, but the side quest is more important than that.’
This sub-quest reward can only be obtained by one person, including the entire area.
It is an essential reward for dealing with angels, so you cannot miss it.
“You guys are players, right? “I’m not sure if he’s a player because I can’t see his nickname.”
“I see that you speak Korean.”
“But why can’t I see the nickname again?”
“Can’t you see it when you enter the fantasy world?”
“Anyway, there are fewer people than I thought? “Wasn’t subduing the Lizardmen the easiest?”
“I know. “I thought there would be a lot of people flocking here.”
“Isn’t it very difficult because of the twist?”
“I feel somewhat uneasy… … .”
While the players were talking loudly, a bushy-bearded foreigner, who seemed to be an NPC, appeared.
“Did everyone get enough rest? I am Kaltz Garcia, the 1st subjugation leader of the Golden Eagle Mercenaries. Although he is a warrior from another world worthy of his name in the Holy Empire, I will say this in an informal tone since he came as an apprentice. “So that you understand.”
Kaltz, who was saying that, shouted, ‘Follow me, gentlemen!’ and then turned around.
Players follow Caltz and ask, ‘What will happen to the subjugation if I kill this guy? Are they all going to be wiped out due to a failed subjugation?’ I used to have the same dangerous and curious imagination.
Some people even thought about actually doing it, but couldn’t put it into practice.
There was no one so crazy that he would commit such a dangerous act that it could kill not only himself but the entire punitive force.
If that were the case, I wouldn’t have even tried to survive until now.
After walking for about 10 minutes, Caltz stopped in front of a dark forest entrance.
“Here, gentlemen of the other world! This is the magical swamp where Lizardmen appear. You will join me here to subdue the remnants of the Lizardmen. “Then let’s leave right away!”
Caltz, who shouted cheers, took the lead first, and the players followed nervously.
Since it was not a party, Minjoo-ri applied the buff to herself again and tightened her grip on the hilt of her sword.
Although I had never dealt with a Lizardman before, I felt at ease because I had the unique armor I received from Ryumin.
However, there was something that neither she nor the subjugation leader Kaltz nor anyone else here knew.
The fact that one person broke away from the ranks.
It was none other than Ryumin, Roast Yak.
[You have completed the sub-quest!]
