Damn System

Episode 15

Chapter 4 Main Server (2)

It was a narcotic pain reliever or blood coagulant that had to be prescribed by a doctor.

‘About 5 to 10 mana.’

There are bandages as well as potion-like items provided by most RPG games.

Seeing the price listed under the explanation that it heals wounds and increases the speed of magic recovery gave me a feeling of relief.

“The minimum sales unit is 150 mana… … .”

It is a set of 10 pieces. At least it was an item that was visible.

It is also a necessary item as long as injuries cannot be avoided.

‘I don’t know how great the effect will be.’

Considering that it was a spare life, it wasn’t expensive.

I’ve been eyeing a few things on the Medicines tab for a while.

And once again I was able to find a familiar name.

‘Purifier.’

Purifiers were also available for purchase in stores.

「It purifies the contaminated magic power. The purification level varies depending on the individual’s magical power management ability.”

As always, an unkind explanation was all, but I wasn’t angry.

I’ve already tried it once, and now it’s something that has nothing to do with me.

‘I have a growth-type purification characteristic.’

Edan, who has been promoted to Beta, is a non-growth type, so his skill level is not displayed.

On the other hand, I’m a growth type that depends on level and proficiency.

Just looking at it, isn’t it an upgraded version?

It was very clear what the visible information was talking about.

‘Purifier is an item for Gammas.’

Most Gamma level players who have not even taken the promotion test have to resort to purification agents.

If you hunt monsters and absorb mana, some of them will have to be used for purification.

The price of the cleaning agent displayed in the store is 100 mana per pill.

It is concluded that the growth of Gamma is inevitable compared to the higher grades.

‘Well, it has nothing to do with me.’

Just as I was about to scroll down to look at other items.

「A new comment has been registered.」

A red dot appeared on the speech bag icon at the bottom of the icons on the left, along with a ding and a sound.

“community.”

As I muttered a little, a white screen appeared.

The number of players listed at the top had increased.

‘10,098… … .’

For a while, I paid attention to the number 10,000.

I ignored the new post and manipulated the search bar.

Soon, a secret message written to exchange information with Edan appeared.

When I entered the password I promised in advance and opened the post, Ethan left a comment.

– (Secret comment) It’s finally started.

We ended the conversation by setting all new comments as well as the comments so far as secret comments.

Just in case someone who guessed the password by chance doesn’t come in and see our conversation.

I mostly information about mana or systems.

Ethan gave each other confidential British or American information that I had no access to.

So, I have no choice but to be careful not to be noticed by others.

⌎ (secret comment) Yes, finally.

⌎ (secret comment) Did you check that the mission has been updated?

Ethan immediately replied. It seems that he was waiting for me.

⌎ (secret comment) yet.

While commenting, I brought up a mission window that I hadn’t checked yet.

But before you even take a good look at its contents.

⌎ (secret comment) Check it out. Because it seems we have a choice this time.

I read Ethan’s comment first.

‘what… … ?’

When I put my eyes on the mission window immediately after.

“her.”

I was speechless for a moment.

* * *

As soon as I finished work, I returned home.

And I headed to the bathroom to wash off the dirt.

As I took off my clothes and covered myself in the water pouring from the shower, the mission window I had seen in the afternoon flickered in front of my eyes.

All I saw was a list of available missions.

Unlike the previous missions where I had to be taken by force, from now on I can choose the mission I want to proceed with.

When I realized that, I was obviously hesitant.

There was no reason for me to step into something dangerous unless I was being taken by force.

But that hesitation was over in a matter of seconds.

Because when this f*cking game started I had no options.

If the moment comes when the system forces it again.

If you are surrounded by dozens of monsters then.

‘Sacrificing oneself for immediate safety could be like inviting one’s own death in the future.’

Eventually I decided to give the mission a try.

Of course, I thought I would have enough preparation time.

I haven’t been to all the stores yet, so that’s it.

If there is any technology that might be helpful, you should purchase it and reinforce your power.

If it’s something that raises your proficiency, like mana management, you should have time to practice.

‘Right, I’ll have to contact Mr.

I think you might need help.

There was a lot of work ahead.

However, the scene he had seen during the day disturbed his mind, and he could not continue his thoughts.

Eventually, I called up the mission window again.

‘Mission window.’

A list of possible missions, and a list of missions completed.

The composition of the mission window, divided into two tabs, was simple.

But even that content was not cut short.

The numbers crammed into the white window cluttered my vision.

「List of available missions (8,651)」

The list of missions updated with the activation of the main server is approximately 8,000.

These did not have any special titles.

All marked with numbers.

01-15 (0/10)

01-18 (0/10)

01-9 (0/10)

01-1 (0/10)

01-19 (0/10)

01-8 (0/10)

… … .

Ethan and I looked at the first number as the difficulty of the mission.

Probably because they are sorted sequentially from 01 to 10.

But strangely, the second number changes every time.

Obviously, there were 5 missions marked ’01-9 (0/10)’, but as time passed, there were 2 or 3 missions.

So the guess that came out was that it was not the number of monsters.

‘Because they move.’

What the third number means is still unclear.

‘There is no last number from 03 onwards.’

It was a really unkind sign.

Even at this moment, I was staring at the numbers that were constantly changing, and I scrolled all the way down.

Then I could see again the scene that had been messing with my head for several hours.

8,073,885.

8,642,813

10,664,239

11,006,971

17,330,320

… … .

My hands trembled just looking at the number in a different form from the mission list located at the top.

I tried to catch my breath, which became rough in an instant, but the trembling spread to my whole body before I knew it.

The numbers at the bottom of the list were also changing from time to time.

‘Couldn’t that be a mission too?’

At least if that number meant the number of monsters.

I closed my eyes as I looked at the number that was staggering just by facing it.

Like turning away from the mission window.

Even though I decided I had to go, I felt like I was suffocating every time the time passed.

For a while, I stood there in the middle of the water pouring from the shower head.

But it wasn’t long before he rubbed his face and murmured.

“Wake.”

No time wasted like this.

‘Let’s go out for now.’

You have to keep moving. There are still many things I haven’t confirmed, and I have to do magic training.

I hurriedly finished my shower. When wiping the water with a towel immediately after.

“ah.”

I realized that I hadn’t brought a change of clothes with me.

I got into the habit of taking my clothes with me when I shower because I have Yeonwoo.

He seemed to have forgotten about it today because he was thinking about something else.

Fortunately, it’s time for the younger siblings to still do the palms.

I just grabbed a towel and left the bathroom.

Almost at the same time, a mechanical sound was heard.

“uh?”

The front door was open.

I didn’t even hear the password being pressed!

Covering her lower body with the towel she was holding was a really reflexive move.

I, who had hardened in that state, opened the door and faced my younger siblings head-on.

All of a sudden, the bathroom and the front door were located in a straight line.

The uncomfortable silence was short-lived.

Because Yeon-woo dropped the plastic bag she was holding and covered her eyes with her hand and screamed.

“Kyaaah!”

With your fingers wide open!

‘If you want to cover it, cover it all!’

I was stunned by Yeonwoo’s actions, but thanks to him, my stiff body was relieved.

I hurried into the room.

I thought I could hear the frightening sound of footsteps as I closed the door with a bang.

“Kyaaak, kyaaak! Six Pack! Biceps! strong chest! Shoulder bully!”

The fuss of Yeon-woo who arrived after chasing her to the front door began.

His face turned red.

I put on my clothes at almost the speed of light and opened the door with a bang.

“Bronzed Hyeonu Kang! Show me one more time!”

Yeon-woo, who made a square with his fingers, started to talk frantically, walking back and forth in front of me.

I said, holding Yeonwoo’s head with a red face.

“Why are you guys at home at this time?”

“Today is the school anniversary, I didn’t go to school.”

Jin-woo, who came inside with a plastic bag that Yeon-woo had left behind, answered.

Since it was a day off, he studied at home and then went to the mart to shop.

‘Come to think of it, did I say it was in June?’

I vaguely remembered hearing about the anniversary of the school opening the month I entered school.

System or game, there were so many things to think about that I forgot about it.

‘Damn it.’

My head ached as I thought about what had just happened.

Whether you know my condition or not.

Yeonwoo secretly tried to pull up my T-shirt.

“Where!”

I grabbed my clothes and opened my eyes.

“Why, let’s see six packs one more time! I didn’t know our aura room bodies were this good.”

“What do you see? Look at your boyfriend later!”

“Chi, it doesn’t wear out just by looking at it, but it’s kind of boring.”

Yeon-woo pursed his lips, but did not give up and kept pulling on the hem of his clothes.

I firmly pushed Yeonwoo’s hand away.

“What did you just do? What’s your password?”

“What are you saying… … Ah, I opened it with the master key.”

“ha? Were you not lost?”

“I found it while taking out my summer clothes.”

It really hurts my bones.

‘Did you see it? Did you see it?’

I didn’t ask what the two guys were asking right now.

But to pretend I didn’t see it.

‘We met too head-on.’

It was when I was pressing my forehead with a complicated feeling.

“Hyung, I’m making soybean paste stew for dinner, is that okay?”

Jinwoo took out ingredients from the bag and asked.

I sighed and nodded.

“… … Okay, can I help you?”

“We will.”

“Then call me when you’re done. I will be resting for a while.”

“okay.”

I was just trying to get into the room.

“If I’m not going to show you, even just touch it!”

Yeonwoo, who was clinging to my leg, started pulling on my sweatpants.

“Hey, hey! Your pants are down!”

“As if helping me study skeletal muscles, just once!”

In the middle of this, I’m going to have a good time with my studies.

I do it on purpose because he listens to most of what I need in terms of studying.

“this… … .”

“Touch your six pack once… … .”

“stop!”

I screamed out loud and pulled the crotch of my pants out of Yeonwoo’s hand.

Immediately after, I entered the room before Yeon-woo hung on again.

“No, my six pack!”

Beyond the tightly closed door, Yeonwoo’s fuss continued for a while.

But it wasn’t long before Jinwoo intervened.

“Stop it and come and help me.”

Yeon-woo, who had become quiet, walked away from the door.

But I didn’t relax.

He kept a close eye on the situation outside the door while expanding his senses through mana management.

“Has Orabang ever been hurt?”

Unsurprisingly, a whispered, low-pitched conversation was heard.

* * *

“Then there is no information.”

“I have told you everything I know.

Ethan receives a call from David, the head of MI5.

It was not the first time such an interview had occurred.

David called Ethan regularly, and the reason was simple.

To ask a question that has already been asked over and over again.

‘To be persistent.’

David, whom Ethan had seen so far, was tenacious enough to be creepy.

“I was asking because I was wondering if there was any news about the community.”

“I would have said that part. It has been quiet for four days.”

Ethan’s gaze, as he answered in a sharp voice, revealed hostility that could not be hidden.

He could never see David well.

– Shouldn’t you be aware of how the unrealistic phenomenon you are experiencing will affect your country?

– Now is the time to be patriotic.

– Doesn’t your family also live in this country?

– To protect them, dangerous variables must be controlled.

Because it was he who forced cooperation by mentioning Edan’s family in the past.

He was also the one who ordered the gun to be put into Ethan’s body.

David was treating Ethan as a test subject by saying that he was for the country and the cause.

“Four days… … Yes, the day the presumed death came out.”

Ethan did not respond to David’s muttering.

Instead, he sighed deeply and opened the window to the community.

“I can’t even check again. It’s been quiet since that day.”

It wasn’t a lie. The community has been dead quiet for four days.

Not a single new post has been posted, and comments have not increased.

It is because of the number located at the top of the community.

‘10,092.’

It was reduced compared to when the promotion test was over.

This means that 6 players died soon.

Some of the players who had been chatting about four days ago brought up the topic of a party, and the numbers 01-10 (6/10) in the mission list became bold.

And in less than two hours, it became (0/10) again, and the number of players displayed at the top of the community decreased.

Thanks to that, I was able to find out what the third number of missions 01 and 02 meant.

‘The number of players who can enter the mission site.’

In exchange for new facts, the community froze.

It seemed that everyone finally realized death.

Unlike the tutorial, it must have been a reminder that from now on, injuries will not heal.

Ethan unconsciously groped his neck. It was the part that had been bitten by the monster.

As he gulped, David asked another question.

“Are those six really dead?”