6. Choose your weapon
[The ‘lowest rare weapon selection’ will be given as a reward for ranking first in the area!]
[A ‘Special Reward Selection Box’ will be given as a reward for ranking first in all areas!]
Ryumin saw the message and opened his inventory.
There were two items I hadn’t seen before.
It is a weapon selection and reward selection box.
Among them, Ryumin chose the weapon.
‘use.’
Then a translucent window appears.
[You can choose one of the following rare weapons.]
[Please touch the reward you want.]
└ 1. Razor-purple long sword
└ 2. Stiletto
└ 3. Javelin
Sword, dagger, spear.
Originally, there were more types of weapons than this, but these were the only options in the beginning.
‘This alone makes me feel grateful. It’s such a rare item.’
There are 6 levels of items.
Normal, Rare, Epic, Unique, Legendary, God, etc.
Although it was only the second rare, it was a pretty good reward considering that it was difficult to obtain through regular methods.
‘If you’re a beginner, you might choose a sword or a spear with a long reach… … .’
Ryumin moved his hand without even thinking.
[You selected ‘Stiletto’.]
As the reward came into the inventory, an information window automatically appeared.
[Stiletto]
-Category: Weapon
-Grade: Rare
-Attack power: 15
-Effect: Dexterity +1
-Durability: 150/150
-Restrictions on use: Beginner level or higher
-Description: It is the best weapon among daggers that beginners can use.
After seeing the information, Ryumin threw away the goblin dagger he was holding.
It was trash with an attack power of 3 and no stats.
‘Even if you keep it, you can’t sell it, so there’s no need to keep it.’
Even if I put it in my inventory, it would only take up space.
Ryumin’s eyes turned to another reward.
It was a special reward selection box that could only be obtained by achieving first place in the entire region.
Of course, it was a much better reward than the previous lowest rare weapon option, but… … .
‘For now, hold off on using it.’
I closed the inventory window without touching it.
I just opened the status window, checked my agility, and then looked elsewhere.
It seems like he has no interest in the item.
‘Is Yongmin fighting well?’
Ryumin tilted his head in the chaos filled with the screams of humans and goblins.
Those who passed the round could not move outside the pillar, so their movement was limited.
‘There it is.’
In the distance, you can see the huge figure of Hwang Yong-min.
Seeing them fighting desperately while hiding behind others made me feel relieved.
‘I’ll survive this time too.’
I knew that I would survive not only the first round but also the fifth round, but it was true that I was anxious that something might change.
‘You shouldn’t die early. I’ll use it as much as I can and then kill it when it’s no longer needed.’
I have no resentment left after taking revenge, but my honest feelings were that I did not want to let him live.
‘It’s still far from over, right?’
They don’t send you home first if you complete the quest early.
You have to wait until half of the achievers are filled.
‘It’s a surprisingly fair game?’
If you finish early and return first, other participants will be exposed to danger.
Because everyone hasn’t woken up yet.
‘There is nothing more dangerous than being targeted while your soul is in transit.’
What if the body on Earth dies while the soul is in the other world?
Of course, the soul also dies.
At that time, no matter how strong the player is, it is of no use.
It’s just being defenseless.
‘It’s like having your life at stake in a virtual reality game.’
Perhaps not wanting to take that risk, the system returns the passers-by as a group only after the round is over.
This was the reason why Ryumin was waiting in silence.
‘It’s boring to wait at this hour.’
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If you come in first place, this is the problem.
“S-save me! Argh!”
“S-Stop! Stop!”
Even amidst the people’s desperate screams, Ryumin felt bored.
I’ve seen it a lot so far.
The weak are eliminated and only the strong survive.
‘I can’t help it. The only way to escape this game of death is to survive the competition.’
This is a reality that cannot be changed by Ryumin, a mere human being.
Ryu Min, who was shaking his head, memorized some starter words to kill time.
‘Progress window.’
[All areas]
└Participants: 1,801,029,290
└Achievers: 3/900,514,645
[Applicable area ESKS45-5]
└Participants: 10,286
└Achievers: 1/5,143
Looking at the quest progress window, the number of achievers in all areas was 3.
This means that there are currently three people who have passed, including myself.
‘I’m in first place, so the rest must be in second or third place.’
On the other hand, only 1 person achieved this in this area.
It was only myself.
‘I guess the 2nd and 3rd incidents occurred in a different district.’
In any case, it is meaningless if you are not in the top 3, whether in the entire district or in that district.
There was no separate compensation given below that.
‘Gold is received as a reward for completing the quest, but everyone receives it… … .’
At that time, the number in the area, which was 1, rose to 2.
When I look around, I see a man trapped in a translucent pillar in the distance.
It looks like you have just killed 100 goblins and completed the quest.
‘Slowly, people passing by will appear.’
As expected, quest achievers started appearing here and there.
‘Even the third place in the area has been filled.’
The sluggish pace gradually accelerated, and the number of goblins decreased significantly.
‘Well, what does ranking matter? It’s important to somehow fit into the half category.’
When I turned my head, I saw a huge man trapped in a pillar.
It was Hwang Yong-min.
‘That guy passed too.’
It must have been quite a struggle to be trapped in a pillar and gasping for air.
Unlike the passers-by who were sighing, a fierce battle was taking place around them.
“Kiyaaaak!”
“Aaaahhh!”
There were all kinds of screams mixed together, but there was no chaos like the first time.
People have also acquired their own know-how.
‘It may be that they have adapted to this environment where they have to kill to survive.’
Perhaps that’s why, as time passed, the number of goblins decreased noticeably.
Although they may be superior in numbers, humans are superior in terms of individual specifications, so it is a natural result.
In addition, it is true that the player has an advantage because by catching a goblin, you can record its stats.
‘The numbers of humans and goblins are becoming similar. It’s almost time for an angel to step forward.’
When the number of quest completers exceeded 400 and the number of goblins from 50,000 decreased to 10,000.
An angel who was only watching intervened.
With an evil smile.
[The numbers of humans and goblins have become somewhat similar? Then, shall we try recruiting goblins again?]
Flap-!
As if it was a signal to spread its wings, the corpses in the meadow suddenly disappeared.
It was natural for people to be embarrassed.
“W-what is it?”
“The goblin’s body is gone?”
“It’s not just the goblin. Other people’s bodies are gone too!”
People were confused, but that was only for a moment.
As goblins appeared in large numbers here and there, they all looked like they had chewed shit.
[Kyohohoho, I gave you 50,000 refills. It won’t be enough to catch it. Giggling!]
“…….”
You may not know it, but people are probably swearing at the angel right now.
“Kill!”
“Aaaah!”
People once again had to wield weapons in a desperate attempt to survive.
He was too young to die unexpectedly in a place like this.
└Achievers: 1,021/5,143
… … …
└Achievers: 2,129/5,143
… … …
└Achievers: 3,533/5,143
As the number of quest completers increased, the number of goblins decreased exponentially.
Each time, the angel removed the corpse and added goblins.
Did about 5 hours pass like that?
Ryumin, who was sitting on the floor looking at the progress window, stood up as if it was time.
‘In just a little while, the number of achievers will be full.’
It’s time to settle the compensation and return home.
There is something I must do before that, though.
└Achievers: 5,143/5,143
Finally, the number of quest achievers reached its peak.
“uh?”
“what?”
All the goblins that filled the grassland disappeared.
As if it was a dream.
[Half of the number of people passed.]
The angel said as if he was sorry.
[Unfortunately, the rest will have to disappear. That’s the rule of this game.]
“What? Extinction?”
“Now, wait a minute! Angel! I just need to catch one more? Please…!”
It was then.
Those who failed to complete the quest were scattered like powder.
Approximately 3,000 people.
The remaining 2,000 were killed by goblins.
Passsss-
People couldn’t even scream as death came out of nowhere.
The achievers who were watching from the pillar swallowed dry saliva at the spectacle that was not a spectacle.
If he hadn’t completed the quest earlier, he might have been destroyed like that.
‘If you don’t make it to the top half, you’ll disappear without any reason.’
The number of people who had been 10,000 had already decreased to 5,000.
Unfortunately, there is no way for Ryumin to save them.
Because, as the angel said, it was the core rule of this damn game.
[Why is everyone’s expression like that? Shouldn’t you be happy that you survived?]
The angel who was tilting his head shrugged his shoulders.
[I like it anyway. Because you survived. congratulation. You can now go home.]
People’s expressions relaxed when they heard the words “going home.”
With a sigh of relief, the smile returned.
But the angel twitched the corners of his mouth and smiled.
It’s still too early to be happy.
[Congratulations on passing the first round. I hope you work harder in the next two rounds. Giggling.]
“…….”
I’ve only just beaten the first round.
On the 1st of the next month, you must be called to the second round without exception.
At most, I only gained a month’s time.
People’s faces turned earthy as they realized that fact.
[Then shall we settle the bill before returning home?]
As the angel spread his wings, a message window appeared in front of Ryumin’s eyes.
★ 1st round results tally ★
[All areas]
└1st place. Black Scythe (Lv5 No Job) 00:10:21
└2nd place. Shit idiots (no Lv5 job) 00:16:15
└3rd place. Heavenly Horse (No Lv5 Job) 00:17:07
[Applicable area ESKS45-5]
└1st place. Black Scythe (Lv5 No Job) 00:10:21
└2nd place. Life is a Documentary (Lv5 No Job) 00:23:55
└3rd place. Black Flame Dragon in the right hand (Lv5 no job) 00:24:43
[Currently, ‘Black Scythe’ is ranked 1st in the entire region and 1st in the region.]
[Rank Reward – Lowest Rare Weapon Selection (Payment Completed), Special Reward Selection Box (Payment Completed)]
[Clear reward – 1,000 gold (unpaid)]
[Clear rewards will be paid shortly.]
[You have received 1,000 gold as a clear reward! congratulations!]
[You can purchase items at the store with the gold you acquire.]
[Shop features are unlocked when you reach level 10.]
Not only Ryumin but everyone is staring into space.
We are all looking at the tally results together.
‘Other people probably only received 1,000 gold.’
Ryu Min, who ranked first, received a ranking reward, but the others only received gold.
‘Now, I guess no one knows that I’m number one, right?’
Sure enough, people glanced at Ryumin.
There were envious looks in those eyes, and there were also jealous looks.
But most people looked at me in awe and said it was amazing.
This is especially true since the gap with second place in achievement time was overwhelming.
It wasn’t just humans who were surprised.
[I can’t believe I came out first in the entire district… … . It’s amazing.]
The angel’s attention was focused on Ryumin.
[Black scythe? answer.]
“yes.”
[How can it be so strong? I got some special rune… … .]
The angel closed his mouth before speaking.
‘Such a stupid question… … .’
The angel’s question was clearly a mistake.
It was advertising that the player’s status window was unknown.
Of course, Ryumin knew that fact through his repeated life.
Also, the angel was in a panic.
So I decided to tease him a little.
“You can tell my runes by looking at the status window, right?”
It was a natural question, but the angel was not embarrassed.
[Then you know. Are you afraid that I, an angel, don’t even know your information? I was just asking this even though I knew it.]
‘You’re lying.’
Ryumin knew.
That the angel has no right to view the player’s status window.
‘We only have the authority necessary to guide and progress the game, but we do not know the players’ personal information.’
During the regression, I surprisingly learned a lot of information about angels.
Is that why?
“Angel.”
[What is it? human?]
“Can I ask you one thing?”
[request?]
Ryu Min was able to make a bold statement.
“I think the reward for ranking first is too salty.”
[I beg your pardon?]
“I wish I could give you better compensation.”
How dare you try to bargain with an angel.
The people watching opened their mouths at the bold statement.
