Episode 188
188. End of round 11
“Wow, our country is first?”
Cho Yong-ho looked at the results window and opened his mouth as if he could not believe it.
I washed my eyes and looked, but there was no mistake.
Korea ranked first with 34 million.
But what was more surprising than that was the individual results window.
“Well, Black Scythe is in first place!”
“You collected 20 million points by yourself? “Is that possible?”
“What is this? “Isn’t it a bug?”
It was a series of surprises and full of unknowns, but one thing was certain.
“It is thanks to Black Scythe that our country can come in first place.”
The mercenaries nodded at Cho Yong-ho’s undeniable words.
Originally, Korea should have stayed in the top 90 with 13 million points, but he single-handedly raised it to first place with 20 million points.
Although there would be no significant reward for being first, it was clear that it had established the country’s status.
“You’re crazy. “20 million alone.”
“Black Scythe was a Korean player, right?”
“What an amazing player.”
“It makes me want to visit a country called Korea.”
Players from other countries who were watching also clicked their tongues when they saw the black scythe.
Even the angel was surprised, so I said it all.
[Wow… … . How did he accumulate 20 million points by himself? This is my first time seeing a case like this. Did you really win 200 times your last gamble? Black scythe?]
Ryumin did not deny the angel’s question.
“That’s right.”
[Hehe, it must not have been easy to bet all of your money on a 1.5% probability. Are you saying these are the qualities of a winner? What a great human being.]
It was a black scythe that made even angels shed admiration.
Some people trembled and glared with anger at the black scythe.
[Then, as promised, the representative of the integrated area will be the number one Black Scythe! Please note that the remaining representatives’ rights will be revoked!]
[Player ‘Black Scythe’ has become the new district representative of CA-EA001.]
Ryumin smiled slightly at the message window that appeared.
‘I finally became the only district representative.’
In the past, as there were many districts, there were frequent mergers and frequent changes in representatives, but not anymore.
Since the districts were integrated into one, he was the only district representative and the only one who could exercise governance.
‘Now I can command the players as I wish, if I want to. Well, I plan to save it for the end.’
As opportunities are limited, it is best to conserve control as much as possible.
[Then, now that the results are out, we will take the time to eliminate all teams below 95th place with low points.]
“Oh, no! “Angel!”
“Don’t do that… … .”
When the angel gave a signal, the extinction proceeded.
Screaming, half the team was reduced to ashes and scattered.
[Now the number of people remaining is exactly 40,021. There is more left than expected, right?]
‘A lot of crap left behind… … .’
There is only 30% left compared to the beginning, so saying something like that is probably teasing me.
[Congratulations to the 95 surviving teams. And rewards will be given to those ranked 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in individual scores.]
As soon as the angel finished speaking, a message appeared.
[congratulations! You have completed the quest as first place in the area!]
[Currently, ‘Black Scythe’ is ranked 1st in the area.]
[A ‘material bundle’ will be given as a reward for ranking first in the area!]
[A ‘Rune Bundle’ 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 the area!]
It was said that the rewards would be generous starting from this round, and as expected, three items were received.
Ryumin smiled and used the rune bundle first.
[You used a rune package.]
[congratulations! ‘Expansion Rune’ has arrived!]
[The acquired runes are automatically imprinted on the player’s body!]
[Rune of Expansion]
-Effect: You can wear one more ring item.
‘Hoo. ‘Did something good come out?’
Originally, only one ring could be worn.
However, thanks to the expansion rune, you can now wear two.
‘As the weight of the item is large, wearing one more item is a huge advantage.’
Ryumin, satisfied with the fact that he had received some pretty good runes, used this momentum to use the material bundle as well.
[You used the material bundle.]
[congratulations! Black iron powder has arrived!]
[congratulations! A bubbling magic solution has appeared!]
[congratulations! A shiny horse tail has appeared!]
[congratulations! A new material, leather, has arrived!]
[congratulations! Design: God grade gloves have been released!]
Then, one after another, god-grade materials came into Ryumin’s inventory.
Designs were even given to make a grade of God.
‘I don’t need the pattern. ‘Because I memorize all the combination formulas.’
Even if you just post the design on the market and sell it later, you can make a huge profit.
Because it was a blueprint for creating a god-level item.
‘I came in except for the most difficult ingredient to obtain, condensed ether.’
It doesn’t matter.
Because Ryumin had the condensed ether that came from killing Archangel Remiel.
‘With this, I can create the third god level.’
The production speed was faster than expected.
It’s not because I didn’t know that killing the archangel would produce condensed ether.
‘First of all, I decided to make God grade gloves after returning… … .’
Ryumin used the last remaining special reward selection box.
[You can choose one of the following special rewards.]
[Please touch the reward you want.]
└ 1. Double experience buff (limited to 12 rounds)
└ 2. Stat 50% increase buff (limited to 12 rounds)
└ 3. Information about round 12
After looking at the list, Ryu Min chose number 2 without hesitation.
‘From now on, increasing stats will be more important than experience points. You can raise your level later.’
The angels who suspect themselves of being the culprit will not stay silent forever.
It would be better to raise your stats in advance to prepare for an unexpected attack.
[You all received your compensation, right? Then, we will now open a special store!]
As soon as the angel finished speaking, a message appeared.
[A special shop has opened in the store window!]
[Special stores are stores where you can purchase more special items with points. The store will remain open even after the round ends, so browse slowly and make purchases. Oh, the points will not be paid out in the future, so you should use them carefully!]
Even with the angel’s further explanation, people did not listen.
Everyone was busy looking around the store.
Ryumin was also able to check the special store, but stopped.
It is not too late to take a look around after returning.
[Congratulations, everyone. Then, see you in the next round!]
◀ ROUND 11 ends ▶
[Applicable area CA-EA001]
└Survivors: 40,021
[After a while, the soul is transferred to the body in the existing dimension.]
[Round 12 begins at midnight on December 1, 2022. Well then, see you in the next round. Congratulations on your survival.]
* * *
After 11 rounds.
Millen, the angel who served as a guide, sighed and returned to heaven.
[He is definitely an unusual person. He survives in that difficult, high-risk way.]
Millen thought of a man called Black Scythe.
He was a human being with a bloody aura, similar to the theme of an avatar created in another world.
‘Did the guy called Black Scythe really kill the Archangel as rumored?’
Remiel’s death has not yet been officially confirmed, but all angels who know are aware of it.
That he went to deal with humans and died.
‘It’s clear that the Archangel hasn’t returned yet.’
Archangel killed by humans?
It was still a difficult story to believe, but if he was really dead, the possible suspects were narrowed down to one person.
‘A black scythe that shows unrivaled progress at level 90. I can’t help but see it as his doing.’
Although the suspect has been identified, no action has yet been taken by higher-ups.
I couldn’t understand the fact that they deserved to be killed right away, but they still hadn’t dealt with it.
[Hmm, anyway, I can’t tell what the superiors are thinking… … huh?]
At that time, an angel with brilliance appeared in front of Mylène.
After seeing the magnificent, beautiful wings, beautiful features, and deep eyes, Mylène seemed frozen and could not move.
Because I was overwhelmed by my opponent.
[Ha, the sky above the sky. I meet you, Archangel of archangels, Michael.]
I greeted him trembling, fearing that he might have heard what I said earlier.
Michael looked down at Mylene and asked in a deep voice.
[I heard that you are the angel in charge of guiding this round 11.]
[yes? Yes. Yes, that’s right.]
Michael seemed to feel sorry for Mylene, who was shaking, and smiled softly.
[I showed up because I wanted to hear the results early, so don’t be too scared.]
[Oh, I was already on my way to record the results.]
[okay. What was the result of round 11?]
[Here is the recorded screen. Let’s take a look.]
Michael looked at the tally results window presented by Mylen with serious eyes.
[This time, Black Scythe took first place. And that too with an overwhelming gap.]
[It looks like he won big in a high-risk manner at a gambling house in the latter half of the game.]
[i get it. Take it to the room of records as is.]
[Yes, well, then I’ll just leave… … .]
Michael was troubled as he left behind Mylene, who was hesitantly retreating.
‘I can’t believe I earned 20 million points when everyone else barely earned 200,000 points.’
This round was quite important as it earned the points needed for the special shop.
After this time, it will become impossible to receive points.
‘As if he knew this, he earned an enormous amount of points and created a gap that others could never match.’
Truly a monopoly.
Dangerous.
If we ignore the black scythe like this, not only the game’s balance but also the angels will be in danger.
Isn’t he a serial killer who has already killed dozens of battle angels and one archangel?
‘And yet… … But still, do I have to just sit back and watch? … ?’
Michael recalled a conversation he had with Rub’ahi not long ago.
-I guess I should target him when round 11 starts.
-I recommend waiting a little longer, not 11 rounds. That would be much more helpful to Michael’s cause.
-What did you say just now? Say it again.
-He said that keeping the Black Scythe alive would help Michael achieve his cause.
-You, just an observer locked in a room, do you even know the cause I have?
-Of course. Could it be that the observer who contemplates all the knowledge in the world does not even know the Archangel’s inner thoughts?
-… … .
-Let me tell you straight. Michael, you want to become God, right? You know very well what you need to do that.
-Are you saying to use the black scythe?
-That’s right. As you can see from the player’s actions, the Black Scythe is someone who walks a path that no one has walked before. He is the only being who can fulfill Michael’s cause of wanting to become a god.
-Please continue.
-If you kill Black Scythe now for the crime of murdering the Archangel, Michael’s cause will be lost again. Isn’t the reason why you keep an eye on humans’ games to become a god?
-yes.
-Currently, the closest person to wishing in round 20 is Black Scythe. If you use him well, Michael can become a god. On the other hand, if you kill the Black Scythe according to Heaven’s rules, Michael’s cause will be lost again.
-… … .
-What do you want to do? Will you postpone Black Scythe’s death for the greater good? Or will you kill now and wait for the next opportunity for the sake of order in the heavens?
-… … Well, it’s not a matter to decide now, so think about it.
After finishing thinking, Michael sighed inwardly.
I said I would think about it at the time, but I hadn’t come to a conclusion yet.
‘Damn librarian. ‘What do you expect me to do that makes you shake your head with such words?’
Judging by the fact that he suddenly said such a thing, it seems that he hopes that the Black Scythe will not be killed.
No, rather, he seemed to want to become a god.
‘What do you plan to do when I become a god?’
Even if you think hard, you can’t figure out what’s inside the thought form.
In fact, it just gets more complicated.
‘Are you going to let that cheeky puppy who insulted an angel for the sake of the greater good live?’
It was absurd, but Rub’ahi had a point.
To achieve a great cause, sacrifice is necessary.
An opportunity like this may not come again.
Justice or representativeness?
Is it the order of heaven or personal greed?
After worrying more than ever, Michael finally made a decision.
‘… … Angels are by nature a selfish species.’
I decided to condone Black Scythe’s crimes.
