Episode 198
198. Position
◀ ROUND 12 ▶
<Main Quest>
└Pass five trials in the Cave of Trials
[Integrated Area CA-EA001]
└Participating teams: 7,880
└Achieved team: 0/3,940
“Five trials?”
“So you asked us to form teams of five?”
“Aha, I guess we should attack each trial one by one.”
The angel said with a chuckle at the mutterings of some players.
[Now that the time is full, do you notice the quests to some extent? that’s right. In this round, you must pass five trials and form a team of five people. Of course, the details of the ordeal are confidential.]
Even before the words were finished, the players moved.
From the moment I heard it was a team battle, I started thinking about who I would party with and took action.
If I had taken my time, I could have been unlucky enough to end up in the final two.
[Everyone is acting quickly because survival is at stake. great. Such an active look. Then listen while looking for a team.]
The angel continued his explanation regardless.
[As mentioned earlier, you must form a party of 5 to start the game. You all know how to form a party because you tried it in round 6, right? All five of you need to do is hold hands and recite the ‘form a party’ starter word at the same time. Ah, the moment I mentioned that, the first party was formed.]
The angel spoke while looking into the sky as if the results were coming up in real time.
[Anyone can form a party, regardless of nationality. They say yesterday’s enemy becomes today’s friend, right? Oh, is it the other way around? Anyway, I hope you forget about the last round and have a good party. Oh, by the way, we will add an interpretation function to ensure a smooth party.]
As soon as the angel finished speaking, a message came to mind.
[The round characteristic ‘Interpretation’ is activated.]
[You can talk to otherworldly races.]
[You can chat with all players without language barriers.]
The interpretation function I received every time I went to the other world was activated.
Although we became able to understand and read each other’s languages, people still did not pay attention to foreigners.
Because of the last round, the perception that players from other countries were dangerous was ingrained in my head.
There were also people who harbored prejudices such as racial conflict.
[Now that you can communicate, talk comfortably and find a party. Don’t worry about getting stabbed. Of course, members of the same party cannot harm each other.]
Despite the angel’s encouragement, the players only saved the party in their own country.
Then, players who are eliminated will have no choice but to join hands with other countries.
[As shown in the quest, only the 3,940 teams that conquered the ordeal the fastest will survive. Rankings are announced based on individual performance. Of course, it is a secret by what criteria the rankings are calculated. This concludes the explanation, and we will begin as soon as the entire party is saved. Who will be the unlucky two? Kuhuhuhuhu.]
Seo A-rin left behind an unlucky laugh and looked at the black scythe.
“Black Scythe. “Have you found members for the party?”
“Not yet.”
“Well, then how about doing it with me…” … .”
Seo A-rin spoke as if she was embarrassed, but Ryu Min did not show any particular reaction.
Although I said I had not yet, I had already decided on the members in my head.
“uh? Now that I think about it, coincidentally, there are five people gathered here. “How about having a party like this?”
Min-ri Min helped from the side, but Ryu-min had no intention of partying with them.
‘Others don’t know about the ordeal, so they’re grabbing anyone and trying to save the five-person party… … .’
Ryumin, who knew the strategy, didn’t need to do that.
Just anyone can’t save you.
‘You must recruit the right people for the party for each trial. Because that’s the point of this round.’
The five trials were not given for nothing.
Not only Ryumin but everyone here knows that.
Because everything was told through prophecy.
‘I guess that’s why I’m asking you to party like this. ‘Because there are five and they are the right occupation to conquer each trial.’
However, among these people, the only person Ryu Min should form a party with was Min Joo-ri.
There is no need for anyone else.
Because you can replace it with someone more trustworthy.
‘Neither Ma Kyung-rok nor Ahn Sang-cheol have any intention of partying with me anyway.’
I know that the Labyrinth Forest incident happened and that he saved Christine.
As a fiancé, I can’t help but feel nervous.
Since my heart was already broken, it was too late to piece it together.
“Black Scythe? how is it? Partying with us… … .”
“I’m sorry. Because I’m going to party with democracy.”
“yes? ah… … .”
Min-ri Min and Seo-rin’s reactions to that declaration were mixed, as if they were going back and forth between heaven and hell.
Min-ri Min was touched by the black scythe who took care of her, and although Seo-rin did not show it, she felt disappointed.
“Mr. Arin. “Let’s find another party.”
“… … .”
Despite Ahn Sang-cheol’s words, Seo A-rin could not take her steps away.
Meanwhile, there was a person approaching the black scythe.
It was Christine.
“Ah, Black Scythe. You were here… … .”
Christine, who came to the Black Scythe for the party, was shocked when she saw Ma Gyeong-rok.
Because it was the same nickname as my fiancé.
“Cheonma? Could it be you… … .”
“Hello, Chrissy. “Is this your first time seeing this in this world?”
Ma Gyeong-rok noticed and called him by his nickname instead of his real name.
Because there was a black scythe.
Christine also did not make the mistake of calling herself by her real name in front of others.
“I didn’t expect to see you here, Heavenly Demon.”
“Me too.”
Even though we didn’t really use English, we could communicate, perhaps because of the interpretation function.
“Are you looking for Black Scythe?”
“yes… … Because there is no one around to party with. “Don’t misunderstand.”
Christine was making excuses without even asking because she felt stabbed for no reason.
“I don’t misunderstand. It’s natural to want to party with the person who saved you. Me too, whatever. The problem is that Black Scythe doesn’t accept us.”
“yes?”
Christine looked at Ryumin.
The look in his eyes contained a question as to whether he would be included in the party.
“I decided to form a party with democracy here. “I have no intention of dating anyone else yet.”
Christine’s expression turned out to be the same as Seo A-rin’s, as the words were different from her expectations.
His face quickly turned glum, like someone who confessed and then got dumped.
Then another person appeared.
“Black Scythe!”
It was Yamti, a real-life acquaintance of Black Scythe.
Next to her was a familiar large man.
This is none other than Victor Jafile, a Nigerian alchemist.
I couldn’t recognize them because their appearances and nicknames were the same.
‘You brought me here as instructed.’
Ryumin had already given instructions to Yamti.
Pretend it’s a coincidence and meet Victor and bring him to him.
The face and nickname are the same as in real life, so it won’t be difficult to find them.
“Victor? “This person here is Black Scythe.”
“Are you really Black Scythe?”
Although he saw it in real life, all Victor saw was the masked figure.
It was natural that I couldn’t recognize him.
“Nice to meet you, Victor. “This is my first time seeing this in this world.”
“Huh, Black Scythe? “You are the Black Scythe, right?”
“Don’t you recognize the nickname? Hehehe.”
Victor was so thrilled to see his lifesaver in another world that he didn’t know what to do.
“Nice to meet you. nice to meet you. “I really wanted to see it.”
Next to Victor, who spoke with an expression that didn’t tell whether he was crying or laughing, there was a similar-looking person.
Ryu Min noticed the nickname early on.
“There’s no way the person next to me… … ?”
“Oh, you recognized me by the nickname? The introduction is late. “This is my sister Sophia.”
I recognized Sophia immediately because her nickname and first name were the same.
I didn’t know you would come with Victor.
“Nice to meet you, Black Scythe. I heard that you saved my brother from that hell. It’s late, but thank you very much. Really… … .”
“It wasn’t that difficult.”
“no. Black Scythe’s actions are not something that just anyone can do. There are many powerful people in the world, but the only person who saved my brother was Black Scythe. “It’s only right that I say thank you.”
Sophia was truly grateful to the Black Scythe.
Because he was the benefactor of all benefactors who allowed him to be reunited with Victor, who had been captured by IS and had gone through all sorts of hardships.
“Haha, I found out later that my younger sister is a fan of Black Scythe. “I heard that in Korea, all articles related to Black Scythe are scraped and collected?”
“Oh, brother! “What if I tell you that!”
“Why are you embarrassed? “It’s true.”
Ryumin laughed as he watched Victor bickering with Sophia.
Because it was as if he was looking at himself and Ryu Won.
Meanwhile, other players were quietly watching, wondering what was going on, but they could tell.
For those two people, the black scythe was a lifesaver.
“Are you looking for a party? Black scythe? Then how about doing it with us?”
Victor spoke confidently, and those watching expected it.
Black Scythe will accept.
But Ryumin shook his head again.
“I’ll party with someone else.”
“Is that so? “It’s unfortunate, but there’s nothing we can do.”
Victor and Sophia expressed disappointment, but turned away without saying anything.
It seemed like he was going without any results, but Ryumin’s words weren’t over yet.
“Why don’t you party with Yamti instead? “Victor.”
“yes? With Yamti?”
It was Yamti who was helped along with the black scythe.
It wasn’t uncomfortable because it was spherical, but it was true that it made me wonder.
Of course, Ryu Min didn’t give Yamti the title without thinking.
‘Victor will need Yamti to beat this round easily.’
Whether there are questions or not, it is a proposal that Victor has nothing to lose.
“If you are Yamti, then I am welcome. How are you feeling, Yamti?”
“I like it too!”
Yamti glanced at the owner, but without saying a word, he went towards Victor.
Because a slave could not disobey his master’s orders.
So Victor, Sofia, and Yamti became a team and disappeared to save the rest of the party.
“Hmm, since Black Scythe said he would do it separately, shall we have a party by ourselves?”
Ahn Sang-cheol, Christine, and Seo A-rin looked at each other at Ma Kyung-rok’s suggestion.
At this moment, they were recalling the 12-round prophecy they heard from Ryu Min.
-Round 12 is a round in which five people form a team and complete five trials. Of course, no one can form a team of five people, but you must choose a job that suits each trial.
The people needed for each ordeal that I heard from Ryu Min were as follows.
First Trial: Tanker
Second Trial: Melee Dealer
Third Trial: Ranged Dealer
Fourth Trial: Supporter
Fifth Trial: Summoner
In order to conquer each trial, you need people with the following positions.
‘Ahn Sang-cheol is perfect as a tank, Ma Gyeong-rok as a melee dealer, Christine as a supporter, and Seo A-rin as a summoner.’
It was optimal to form a party with each person in a non-overlapping position.
The four of them knew that fact because they had heard the prophecy, so they could not willingly part ways.
“Let’s have a party like this with the four of us, right? “It’s just right.”
“Is that so?”
The four people had no choice but to nod at Ma Gyeong-rok’s suggestion.
Because I couldn’t find a better composition than this.
Seo A-rin and Christine originally wanted to replace Ma Gyeong-rok with the Black Scythe in the melee dealer position, but they had no choice when they said they weren’t having a party.
“Now I need a ranged dealer… … .”
“Who should I put in?” … .”
While whispering and discussing, they soon saw a suitable person.
“Hello, God!”
It was Heo Tae-seok, the leader of the Four Gods Church and a black magician.
Now, as if he had no shame, he came to the black scythe and openly called him a god.
“I, a humble person, would like to have a chance to party with God. Is that possible?”
“You captured the concept well. But there is nothing to see. “I’ve already decided on the party members.”
“ah… … “It’s a shame.”
Heo Tae-seok looked sullen as if he had been scolded by his girlfriend, but on the contrary, it was Ma Gyeong-rok who looked like he had found his prey.
“You old man, no gay man. If you don’t have a party, why not join us? “There’s just one empty seat.”
“Uh, uh, is that so?”
Heo Tae-seok, who had no reason to refuse since they were acquaintances, joined Ma Kyung-rok’s team.
Ryu Min watched the scene, but he was not disappointed at all.
‘Actually, I was hoping for a team like that.’
Although he doesn’t know anyone else, Ryu Min was someone who desperately wanted Christine to survive.
If you have a solid party with a strategy like that, you will be able to survive this round.
“Now let’s go save the team.”
“yes? Ah yes.”
Min Joo-ri honestly didn’t understand why the black scythe hit the others.
‘I’m really grateful that you picked me, but why?’
No matter how much I thought about it, I couldn’t figure out the reason, but the truth was surprisingly simple.
‘Because I didn’t want to lose Min-ri Min to Ma Gyeong-rok’s team.’
Ryu Min already knew that Ma Kyung-rok coveted Min-ri Min.
I didn’t want to give him up to the other team, but it’s also true that I didn’t want to team up with Ma Kyung-rok.
‘For strategy purposes, it’s best to select a team of my own people.’
After taking a few steps, the person Ryumin met was none other than himself.
“Jephy, you f*cking idiots. “You two were together.”
Jeffrey and Joo Seong-tak were slaves and perfect allies.
“Are you here, Black Scythe? “I was waiting.”
“These people… … ?”
“These are the people who will party with me. “Everyone is quiet and nice, so you can rest assured.”
After briefly introducing the two to Min-ri Min, we started walking again.
There is only one seat left.
I already had in mind who I would hire to fill the position of summoner.
‘Necromancer. ‘I accept him as part of the team.’
Because I needed him to complete the sub-quest.
