chapter 21
21. Subjugation practice (3)
[The foreshadowing of an emergency quest occurs. ]
“… what is this?”
I stopped for a moment at a system message that appeared out of nowhere.
I tried to check what was going on, but the message didn’t come out anymore.
Seeing that it’s urgent, it seems like another incident is about to happen…
“It’s strange.”
On this island, nothing special happens until the main character invades.
Of course, today’s practice was supposed to end safely.
However, the fact that such a message is output means that there is no content in the original work.
“…”
It’s my opinion, but maybe this is the butterfly effect that my actions caused.
It must have been the work of a black man with a high probability.
“… f*ck.”
Suddenly, Chi-min cursed in irritation.
first year. kill sometime
It could be that he was simply passing it over, or that quest might not be happening today.
Still, I’ll have to make a comparison.
Whatever it is, the priority now is to join Nari Seo.
I don’t know what the ’emergency’ the quest refers to is, but if we stay together, we can avoid dangerous situations.
In that sense, I should meet Jang Ha-ra too.
I feel like I’m busy with something at one point.
I took a step back.
The island is wide, so I went up to a high place and synchronized with my second life.
Thanks to the Hawk Eye skill, I was able to find Seo Nari not far away.
Jang Ha-ra… as if she had entered a deeper place, she was nowhere to be seen.
First, I approached Nari.
When I arrived, Nari Seo was fighting alone with a monster engraved with ‘C’.
That C refers to the level of monsters.
To be honest, there was no way Seo Na-ri, who was difficult even at D-class, could beat C-class.
It still looks very difficult.
It would be better to help too.
Just then, Nari Seo fell over, and the monster was preparing to swing its front paw.
just the right timing.
I ran straight away.
As it was, he hugged Nari and rolled over.
“Shut up?!”
Seo Nari screamed.
It was a bit rough, but thanks to that, I was able to avoid the attack and widen the distance with the monster.
She put Nari down and used the skill.
[ Summons the artifact ‘Thunder’. ]
Kwaaang!
Accompanied by thunder, a streak of red lightning fell from the sky.
The fallen lightning flowed down my arm and soon took the shape of a bow.
The goal is to finish quickly.
I just activated the special option.
Like last time, when I pulled the bowstring, red sparks flew.
I shot my bow without hesitation.
Quarreung!
The arrow, which went forward like lightning, pierced the monster in an instant.
A large hole with burns formed in the monster’s chest, and he died instantly.
“Whoa.”
Maybe it’s because his proficiency has risen, it feels like his power is stronger than last time.
I released the skill and ran to Seo Nari.
“Are you hurt anywhere?”
I asked, but Nari Seo only stared blankly at my face.
Are you surprised
I got closer and checked Nari’s condition.
First, I checked to make sure I didn’t sprain my ankle, and then I checked to make sure there were no other traumas.
I lifted my bangs slightly to make sure I didn’t hurt my head.
Fortunately, the body was intact with no injuries.
However, Seo Nari’s behavior was a little strange.
“······what’s the matter?”
His dazed expression changed to a puzzled one, and he covered his reddened ears with his hands, perhaps feeling the heat.
Then he lowered his head and hid his face.
“…?”
Why are you doing this?
I didn’t understand it, but I waited until it got better.
After a while, Seo Nari calmed down and raised her head.
“…”
He looked at my face again, and this time he thumped his chest with his fist.
“Nari?!”
This time I put on a puzzled expression.
I hurriedly grabbed Seo Na-ri’s wrist to prevent self-harm (?).
Seo Nari trembled her arms and gave her strength. Then he gives up and smiles awkwardly.
really why
I asked, letting go of my hand.
“what’s the matter?”
『That’s because my heart is strange…』
······Nari Seo doesn’t have heart disease?
Maybe I was too nervous while fighting the monster earlier?
“But what if I hit myself in the chest?”
“······I know.”
I sighed.
I’m glad it’s better now though.
『But why is Yoohyeon here? I thought you went first.”
Seo Nari asked.
I said earlier that I would come when I was done with my work.
Did you forget it?
I replied with a smile.
“I came because I wanted to be with you.”
Then Nari Seo widened her eyes.
“…”
My ears turned red again.
Restlessly, he shifted his gaze from place to place, then lowered his head as before.
Just move your hands and talk.
“Don’t keep saying that.”
······What did I do?
I didn’t understand it, but I engraved it in my head.
Just then, the machine in my pocket vibrated.
[Lee Yoo-hyeon – 5 points]
It showed me the score I accumulated on a palm-sized screen.
I thought it was a map until just now, but now it’s a machine that displays points.
There seemed to be no other function, so I turned on the map and estimated the location of Janghara.
“I guess this is it.”
After touching the machine a little more, he gestured to Nari Seo to follow her.
『Let’s go. Even if it’s late, I have to earn points.”
As I said before, Jang Ha-ra has a strong desire for recognition. Of course, you will want to get good grades this time too.
Perhaps by now, they were subjugating in the deepest part of the field.
If it’s Jang Ha-ra, I’m not particularly worried because I’ll be able to catch even a B-class monster without difficulty.
but.
Apart from that, I wanted to join as soon as possible.
It’s because I care so much about urgent quests.
Deal with only the visible monsters quickly, and go as deep as possible.
Just then, a monster came out.
Again, the engraved alphabet is C.
“Nari. Can you come over for a second?”
Just because you form a team doesn’t mean that points are unconditionally distributed.
Since I have to contribute to a certain extent to share, I can’t get points with Nari Seo if I catch the monster alone.
However, the reality is that Seo Nari cannot make a significant contribution.
To overcome that, she had to make Seo Nari stronger.
Of course, you can’t just kill people.
Then what should I do?
In fact, you already know the answer.
It’s because you can attach one artifact.
“Take out some chains.”
Nari Seo’s chain is not newly created every now and then.
It’s a way to keep the chain in your own subspace and take it out whenever you need it.
Once the artifact is attached, even if the chain is put in for a while, it’s still attached when you take it out.
Nari Seo tilted her head and pulled out the chain.
There was not the slightest bit of sharpness to be found in the chain, which had not yet accumulated sinful karma.
[ Summons the artifact, ‘Moonlight’. ]
A soft light wrapped around the ends of the chains.
The silver blade embraces cold energy and fuses with the chain.
Surprised, Nari Seo looked at me with eyes asking what this was.
『Attack once.』
I stepped back slightly and pointed at the monster.
Seo Nari hesitated a little, then nodded.
Suriureu······.
The chain aimed at the monster.
Fain!
fired at high speed.
The speed of the artifact increased even more, as if it had strengthened the power of the chain itself.
The chain was deeply embedded in the monster, and it pushed its torso hard.
The monster strained his legs to keep from being pushed, but thanks to that, the chains were able to penetrate.
─Queueek!
The monster bled and died painfully.
Nari Seo pulled the chain off the dead monster and swung it in the air to shake off the blood.
He quickly puts the chain on and looks at me.
surprise.
Thank you, sorry, relief.
It was a gaze filled with many emotions.
Tadadat.
Nari Seo ran and hugged me.
I gave strength to her arms once and hugged her, then moved her hands away again.
With a genuinely happy expression.
『I thought I would go back today without doing anything.』
I was worried that they would hate me if I helped them too much.
『Thank you so much…』
It seems that it was a needless worry.
“I’m not giving you that. Are you lending it to use only today?”
I don’t need it right now, so Nari Seo will use it, but if the situation I’m worried about happens, I’ll have to retrieve it again.
When the skill proficiency goes up and the limit on the number is lifted, then I plan to add it semi-permanently.
The reason it’s semi-permanent is because I have to use it when I’m in a hurry.
Well, this is unavoidable.
“are you okay! That’s enough.”
Now, Seo Na-ri likes it, so that’s okay.
“Then shall we continue?”
Of course, since the artifact itself is my skill, even if Seo Nari subdued it, the points were divided.
It means I took the bus comfortably.
As a result, I was able to get to a fairly deep place quickly.
“… It’s Class B again.”
No more B-class monsters appeared.
Thanks to the artifact, Nari Seo was able to defeat the B-class monster, but it was still too much for her to do.
I was a little worried about how he was struggling.
however.
=
{ Event Quest – Boarding the Bus }
The character, Nari Seo, has become stronger with your help. This triggers an event.
Clear conditions – none
Reward – Synchronization Potion x 1 for each monster Seo Nari killed, Enhancing Coupon x 1 per 5 monsters Nari Seo defeated. (Accumulated Rewards – Synchronization Potion x 6, Enchantment Ticket x 1)
Penalty for Failure – None
=
I can’t stop it because of this ‘event quest’.
Nari, please cheer up a little more.
Let’s catch just four more!
It was time to accumulate the rewards of happiness and pleasure.
And, this time seemed to last quite a long time.
“…Yuhyeon?”
“do it?”
Until he finds Jang Ha-ra running from afar.
“What are you doing there?! Run away quickly!!”
thud. thud.
The ground shook with an incomprehensible crashing sound.
It was so loud that Jang Hara’s urgent voice was drowned out.
and.
“······crazy.”
I spat out an astonished curse.
Behind Jang Hara, a huge shadow fell.
[ warning! ]
[ warning! ]
[ An urgent quest occurs! ]
[The quest’s difficulty is too high. ]
[Therefore, it is possible to give up. ]
The first quest that can be abandoned, excluding the main quest.
Soon the quest description came to mind.
“······crazy?”
In a different meaning than before, he spat out abusive language mixed with a laugh.
This, the reward is ridiculous?