chapter 48
48 – Additional Personnel (2)
What appeared in front of me was a cool-looking man.
He walked to the center as if to show off.
As usual, because of the number of people, he drew all the attention that had been focused on him.
In a situation where everyone pays attention to one person.
“From now on, everyone here is under my control.”
Outrageous declarations flowed from his mouth.
“Hmm.”
At the shocking declaration, the surroundings suddenly become noisy.
– What are you talking about?
– What an idiot.
– But if you look at the numbers….
Sneering, swearing, or being nervous.
The reaction was divided into several parts.
It was enough to raise everyone’s vigilance.
There’s one more drink.
“Those who are dissatisfied, come forward now.”
… By saying that
Suddenly, life began to turn toward him.
That momentum was quite bloody.
Even though it’s on the first floor, it seemed like they were people who almost died several times.
“Ha.”
But no matter how obvious it is, it’s a provocation.
Is it just a madman?
Or is he really a strong madman?
I’m thinking about how to respond.
“Hyeonu.”
Lee Seon-hwa came up to me and spoke to me quietly.
“What should I do?”
“….”
“If you give me an order, I will—”
It’s an order.
‘Are you planning on activating a supernatural ability?’
I don’t know perfectly yet, but I’ve figured out her abilities to some extent.
Perhaps it is an ability that increases your abilities when you follow my orders or requests.
… It’s a little strange that the target is clearly me, but anyway.
I think we need to have a closer conversation with her about her abilities.
─While I was organizing my thoughts very quickly.
Lee Seon-hwa kept looking at me with her eyes shining.
… Are they expecting me to do something like in the waiting room on the first floor?
‘What is it?’
Actually, it’s not difficult, so I don’t mind.
… I need to get permission to do anything that stands out.
Immediately turned my head and quietly asked our regressor.
“What do you think?”
“…You don’t have to ask me.”
“I listen to anyone’s opinion.”
“What?”
Only a blunt answer came back.
You seem to have a lot on your mind.
I wonder if there are people here that I knew before.
‘Well, that’s not something you’ll hear here.’
Anyway, since we got permission, what we had to do was decided.
Did I tell you to come out if you have any complaints?
‘Then I have to come out.’
– Chuck.
The moment he was about to take out the sword and shield fixed on his back for a skill exercise.
[Congratulations on passing the first floor exam!]
… A notification popped into my vision.
I knew it would show up, but the timing was perfect.
Of course, it didn’t just appear in front of me.
The man who confidently stepped out and the others lost their focus for a moment.
Perhaps you want to check your notifications.
[The waiting room on the 2nd floor is slightly different from the waiting room on the 1st floor.]
– Percussion.
… There must have been someone who valued beating an unlucky fellow more than listening to an explanation.
While the man stepping forward took a second glance.
In an instant, several humans disappeared from their seats.
It’s not like they were mutually woven.
As if they had been waiting for this moment, the humans who carried on with the will to live reached the man—
– Puhak.
… Torn apart at the same time.
“Oh.”
For a moment, the people around them were astonished and the surroundings became quiet.
I was only a little surprised that the threshold was raised as a regressor.
‘Still, it was a little unexpected that a nice sword would come out of the body.’
This is the situation just now.
As soon as the man cuts off one of the assailants with his sword, a gap opens up.
Aiming for that gap, the rest of the assailants——was stopped by a sword that cut through the skin.
A few unlucky people died from being pierced through their vital organs in an instant.
The few who responded well soon changed their lives to the man’s sword.
‘He was a strong madman.’
The swordsmanship was also quite stable, and the ability to make the sword protrude from the body was also troublesome to deal with.
Since the sword he’s holding looks exactly like the one that came out of his body, disarming doesn’t seem to work either.
It’s just annoying by my standards… If others see it, it must be threatening enough.
“Are there more?”
As if to prove him.
The audience became quiet at the sight of him absorbing the sword that came out of his skin, saying he would deal with it.
If I absorb the sword again, will it be restored?
‘Well, it’s not like the body is made of a sword.’
What a bizarre ability.
Anyway.
Because it became a sudden surprise and proved the man’s powerlessness.
The atmosphere is completely passed on to men… It was obvious.
“What are you doing…!”
She certainly would have been if it hadn’t been for one woman who suddenly jumped out of a group of men.
No matter how you look at it, the woman who jumped out looking restless grabbed the people who had fallen in a sudden attack.
– Dig.
… She began to lighten her hands slightly.
Then the bodies of the people touched by the light.
“Huh.”
It gradually returns to its original form.
Blood crawling on the ground returns to its original path, and bones and flesh find their place and settle down.
That kind of ability is probably that.
Healer.
… I can see why that group survived so many times.
To think he was hiding such a valuable talent.
However, some of the assailants never rose again as if they couldn’t bring the dead back to life.
The few who woke up were busy running away as soon as they realized they were alive.
‘… How do you do everything the same?’
A woman who looked at the fugitives for a while with bewildered eyes, as if she had similar thoughts.
“Hiroto-san, what are you doing!”
“What are you doing?”
I turned my head and began to argue with the man.
By the way, Hiroto?
‘Are you Japanese?’
I don’t discriminate based on nationality… I guess it’s a country that’s a bit cautious.
Fortunately, however, the quarrel was in the midst of the Japanese Civil War.
“I killed a person now—”
“Didn’t you agree?”
“What is that…”
“It was agreed that one team should take the reins to reduce the sacrifice.”
… Reins.
I glanced at Lee Seon-hwa, but she was just watching the situation quietly, as if she hadn’t been stabbed.
Is there a difference between leading and forcibly holding the reins?
It sounds similar to me.
‘… Being a king is very difficult.’
“Are you going to ignore it now?”
“…If I had known it would be this way, I would not have agreed.”
“So you can save the people who tried to kill me?”
“You provoked me!”
“Haa… Akane.”
Even while they felt the weight of the crown, which would not be long, the two continued to fight.
In the end, in an atmosphere where it became ambiguous to attack.
[We will start assigning accommodations from now on.]
Suddenly, something important caught my eye, and I was alert.
That seems to be the same for Hiroto.
“…Let’s stop talking about this.”
“You—.”
“Take it!”
They stopped arguing and ordered his subordinates to take Akane away.
– Tup.
“Sleep, let go of this…! You guys!”
The letters overlap over the figure of Akane being dragged away.
[Accommodation selection proceeds in order of contribution earned on the 1st floor.]
A man named Hiroto, who had been watching Akane for a while, seemed to be contemplating something while holding his chin.
Looks like you’re thinking about accommodation….
I wonder if it was a bit too soon.
[1St place – Hyunwoo Nam. Please select the desired building.]
… There was no way I, who had a higher contribution than the regressors, would lose.
Looking at him realizing something was wrong when his name didn’t appear in the notification.
I swallowed the laughter that came out for no reason and focused on the map that appeared in front of me.
First of all, this waiting room didn’t have a separate hotel like the last time.
Not only that, but the composition itself was different….
If last time it felt like a theme park with all sorts of facilities around a hotel.
Should I say that this floor feels like you just stepped out of a bustling city?
There were a few shops that were good to hang out and eat, but I felt that the facilities were lacking in many ways compared to the waiting room on the first floor.
It seemed like I could just pick a place to sleep roughly anywhere.
“Where is the best place to stay?”
“I think a place with good soundproofing would be nice…”
“I don’t really care.”
“I don’t care either.”
… Who said soundproofing?
Is it Seol?
‘Then I can talk.’
Anyway, looking at Seoyeon saying she doesn’t care, it seems that the strange event isn’t hidden.
“Where would be good?”
After thinking about it for a moment, I chose a hotel that looked expensive and luxurious.
And then, of course, it was Seoyeon’s turn to take second place.
[Han Seo-yeon wants to enter your accommodation.]
[Do you want to accept?]
A mysterious notification popped up.
… Did you mean this by choosing the ‘building’ you want?
Anyway, after giving permission.
As if he understood the situation, he walked towards Hiroto who was looking this way.
“Mr. Hiroto?”
“…What is it?”
“I’m sorry, but we intend to act independently.”
His expression wrinkled when he said that.
I don’t like it.
The world is like that.
“I don’t mean to be hostile—but—ah.”
– Kwaak.
As she spoke, her fingers pressed against Hiroto’s chest almost stabbing it.
Extremely rude behavior of a third-class villain.
Hiroto’s face crumpled at that, and his men behind him flinched.
I didn’t care.
– Kkaduk.
Because I just blocked this bastard from trying to pull the knife out of his chest.
By the way, even if hardening is used, the reflection doesn’t activate.
The stabbing power itself is not that strong.
‘Or a structure that gradually accelerates.’
Even so, the ability to create variables doesn’t change.
“If you want to cooperate, you’ll have to come with at least a plausible strategy or reason.”
I decided to warn you now.
“I’m not being so cocky.”
– Percussion.
After that, Hiroto’s back like a goblin was pushed away by one of my fingers.
I glanced at Akane, who was shocked as if she had noticed the situation.
I went back to our side.
… I wonder if you can’t take out the healer.
They didn’t seem to get along well.
“Hmm…”
If I see an opportunity later, I’ll try it.
‘Once I go to the inn, I have to decide on a kingdom name.’
What’s your name?
Wouldn’t it be quicker if everyone put their heads together and think about it?
* * *
And when the name was brought up at the dorm.
… I realized I was too optimistic.