25. Tracking
The first thing Ryumin did after returning to reality was to use a skill.
[Please think of the face of the person you want to track and say its name.]
Ryumin recalled the face of the man he had encountered while spinning the rice cake.
‘Ahn Sang-cheol.’
When using it in another world, a customized face and nickname were necessary conditions.
‘In reality, real faces and names are the conditions.’
In other words, it was possible to track a person’s location even if they were not friends, just by knowing their face and name.
This is why the tracking skill is useful.
Because even in real life, it was easy to find the location of the person I needed.
‘Furthermore, since it can be traced only if it is the person’s real name, it is also useful in determining the person’s true name. Like right now.’
[The face and name match. Tracks the location of the target.]
Ryumin smiled pleasantly at the message of agreement.
‘As expected, the person who was next to Seo A-rin when she was spinning rice cake was Ahn Sang-cheol.’
Ryu Min doesn’t know what Ahn Sang-cheol looks like in real life.
I only saw him acting as Ma Kyung-rok’s right-hand man in the other world.
But not anymore.
‘I also learned what reality is like.’
Of course, there is no guarantee that the same name in reality is Ahn Sang-cheol in another world.
There is only a heartache.
‘You can probably tell for sure if you see him standing next to Seo A-rin.’
At that time, a message appeared before Ryumin’s eyes.
[The location of the target ‘Ahn Sang-cheol’ has been discovered.]
[It is currently 85 meters away.]
[To track the target, follow the arrows in front of you.]
‘It’s pretty close, isn’t it?’
It looks like he is with Seo A-rin in the penthouse upstairs.
If they had decided to closely monitor Seo A-rin, it would not have been strange for them to be together.
‘huh? ‘The streets are changing, aren’t they?’
The distance to Ahn Sang-cheol, seen in real time, is getting closer and then getting farther away again.
Looking at the rapid changes, it looks like they are taking the elevator down to the parking lot.
‘Where are we going this early in the morning? no way?’
It was obvious where Ma Gyeong-rok’s loyal dog would go.
‘Shall we chase after him? Do you want to find out his exact identity?’
If contact with Magyeongrok is confirmed, the feeling becomes confirmed.
After making my decision, I immediately changed into my going out clothes.
In the meantime, I turn my gaze and see my younger brother sleeping face down on the floor.
‘Seeing you sleeping here, it looks like you were waiting with open eyes for me to wake up.’
He chuckled and shook his younger brother’s shoulder.
“wake up.”
“Hmm…? Brother?”
Ryu Won blinked and suddenly raised his upper body.
“Hyung! You’re back!”
“Why are you doing this instead of going to your room and sleeping?”
“I’m just worried that something might happen!”
“I told you, there’s nothing to worry about.”
“Are you okay? Are you hurt anywhere?”
“Even if you get hurt in this world, your real body is the same. And the second round was a vote, so there was no fighting. It was almost a bonus round.”
At those words, Ryu Won sighed.
“That’s good. But why did you change your clothes?”
“I have somewhere to go.”
“What time is it… huh? It’s 3 in the morning? Are you going to leave at this time?”
“Uh. I’m just going out to run some errands, so don’t worry and just sleep a little longer.”
Ryumin came out of the house, leaving his younger brother with a worried look behind him.
Although the distance between him and Ahn Sang-cheol was increasing, he was not worried.
As long as you can track it, you’ll be able to find it.
* * *
Jinglang-
Ma Gyeong-rok, who was shaking his whiskey, looked down at the window.
The moonlight shining on the Han River is dark today.
‘A day like this is perfect for work.’
But for now I have to be patient.
Because there was a report to be heard from Ahn Sang-cheol, one of his limbs.
‘It’s a black scythe… … .’
Ma Gyeong-rok also knew who the black scythe was.
Is there any player who doesn’t know that he was ranked #1 in the entire district for rounds 1 and 2?
Moreover, I heard that he was in the same area as his subordinate Ahn Sang-cheol.
‘Even though we’re not in the same area and we’ve never met… … .’
He was an opponent who subtly encouraged competition.
You could also see them as rivals.
If you were ranked 2nd and 3rd in the entire district, wouldn’t you be qualified to say that?
‘It’s something to do with that black scythe… … .’
It didn’t feel good.
I didn’t even like the black scythe.
‘Could it be that you started an argument with my subordinate?’
If that’s the case, we can’t just sit back and watch.
Because touching one’s own limbs was also a challenge to oneself.
‘Black scythe. If you turn him into an enemy, he’ll be quite a nuisance.’
Ma Gyeong-rok tilted his head and poured out his whiskey.
widely-
Ma Gyeong-rok, who put down his glass, had a murderous look in his eyes.
‘If anyone gets in my way, I won’t let them go. Even if it’s number 1 in the rankings.’
As I was looking out the window with burning eyes, I heard a knocking sound outside.
“Is the representative here? My name is Ahn Sang-cheol.”
“Yes, please come in.”
Ma Gyeong-rok, who was adjusting his clothes, looked back with a smile.
The lively appearance from just a moment ago was gone.
“Chief Ahn? It’s nice to meet you again.”
“Ahaha, nice to meet you, CEO. This is all thanks to you.”
“I did something that wasn’t even in the same area.”
“I feel energized just by having the CEO. Thank you.”
“Director Ahn is really good at flattery.”
“It’s not flattery, it’s sincere. I can’t tell you how fortunate I am to have you here. It’s late, but congratulations on your survival.”
“What about survival? The second round was just a waste of money.”
It really was.
Since it was a simple quest that only required voting, it was almost meaningless to even be congratulated.
‘That made me even more suspicious. Because unlike the first round, it was so easy.’
It was suspicious that the quest was given the main title, and it was also suspicious that three hours were given for voting.
That’s why Ma Gyeong-rok went into the forest.
I was wondering if there was something new.
‘But I never thought there would be a hidden side quest.’
Ma Gyeong-rok also didn’t know that a quest would appear once he reached level 10.
This is something I learned while I was immersed in hunting.
“Congratulations on getting a job, CEO.”
“No, I was lucky.”
These were not empty words.
Although I said this because I was truly lucky, Ahn Sang-cheol took it differently.
“I always feel this, but the CEO is really humble.”
“I’m talking about humility. I’m telling the truth.”
“You know what they say? Luck is also a matter of skill. Besides, how easy is it to come in second or third place in an entire district? It’s the greatest honor for me to serve someone like you.”
“Hahaha. Seeing Director Ahn posting it like this, it looks like he wants something.”
Ahn Sang-cheol was annoyed, but he did not show it.
As expected, the CEO knows himself very well.
“Tell me. Isn’t there something you want to ask?”
“Um… then can I ask you one thing?”
“Yes, say it.”
“You changed your job to a Dark Knight this time, right? If you don’t mind me asking, where do I get the items for my job change…?”
Ahn Sang-cheol was curious and asked, but Ma Gyeong-rok readily answered.
“It’s no big deal. I just caught monsters and got a job change item.”
It was half right and half a lie.
It is true that a advancement item was obtained by killing a monster, but it was not a Dark Knight advancement item.
Because the Dark Knight was not a job that just anyone could get.
‘It’s a job that only people with the Black Knight’s rune can get.’
Black Knight’s Rune.
A deceptive rune that increases overall stats and allows you to apply a dark aura to your weapon.
When you reach level 10, you are automatically promoted to a unique class called Dark Knight.
‘I was lucky. ‘I can’t believe such fraudulent runes come from random rune fragments.’
This is why Ma Gyeong-rok lied.
Couldn’t he reveal his important information about Rune to Ahn Sang-cheol?
‘No matter how much your subordinates are like family, they are not real family.’
Even if they were real family, I wouldn’t have told them.
Because it is human nature to be able to change in an instant.
This is especially true if the relationship started as a business.
‘That doesn’t mean we don’t spare Director Ahn.’
Ahn Sang-cheol is Ma Kyung-rok’s unrivaled talent and right-hand man.
If there is someone who touches those limbs, I will not hesitate and tear them limb from limb.
“Director Ahn. Now let’s get to the point. Who was the person who hurt Director Ahn?”
There was not a trace of a smile on Ma Gyeong-rok’s face.
His expression was so cold that you couldn’t believe he had been smiling just a moment ago.
“Is it really a black scythe?”
“Huh? Black scythe?”
“Didn’t you say on the phone that it was related to the black scythe? If that bastard touched it, we will definitely find it and take revenge…”
When Ma Gyeong-rok’s eyes leaked death, Ahn Sang-cheol hurriedly waved his hand.
“Ah! No, it’s not that the black scythe hurt you.”
“no?”
“Yes. The black scythe is actually a lifesaver that saved me.”
“A lifesaver?”
Ma Gyeong-rok, wriggling his eyebrows, said with determination.
“Tell me more.”
Ahn Sang-cheol reported everything he experienced in the forest.
“So you almost died because of the gangsters who targeted the actor?”
“Yes. If the black scythe hadn’t appeared at that moment, both of them could have lost their lives. Well, Seo A-rin might have survived… but even if she came back, she would have been so traumatized that a life in the entertainment industry would have been impossible.”
“…….”
Not only did he almost lose his beloved subordinate, but his own business almost became useless?
Ma Gyeong-rok gritted his teeth.
“What happened to those guys? Of course you killed them, right?”
“The black scythe caused me enough pain to die, but it didn’t kill me.”
Ma Gyeong-rok tilted his head as if he was puzzled.
“Why?”
“I was curious too, so I asked, and they said there was no gain in killing them. They said that reducing the population would only reduce the number of survivors….”
“That makes sense, but I knew what they were going to do in the future… tsk tsk.”
Ma Gyeong-rok clicked his tongue and shook his head.
‘I guess he’s saying such careless things because it’s not related to him.’
If you know the future, leaving behind regrets is really foolish.
‘Still, thanks to the black scythe, I was able to protect my men and my goods.’
It is clear that I am indebted to the Black Scythe.
“Have you ever said you would give a favor?”
“Yes. But he said he didn’t need it and left right away.”
‘Is it because you’re afraid your identity will be discovered? ‘He’s quite a cautious person.’
If I had known the account number, I would have been able to do something, but in reality, there is no way to know the identity.
There is no way to contact them.
“Chief Ahn. When you meet the black scythe in the next round, please convey my wishes. I am truly grateful that you saved me.”
All I can do is talk through Ahn Sang-cheol like this.
“I understand, representative. I will deliver it as instructed.”
“And keep an eye on the black scythe to see if there’s anything I can do to help. You know I’m the type of person who can’t live with debt, right?”
“Of course. I will.”
“Oh, by the way, I didn’t ask you something important.”
Ma Gyeong-rok’s eyes sparkled with life again.
“What are those idiots’ nicknames?”
* * *
Ryu Min, who followed Ahn Sang-cheol with his tracking skill, nodded.
‘As expected, he was Ma Gyeong-rok’s right hand man.’
The place where Ahn Sang-cheol is currently located is a hotel under the name of Ma Kyung-rok.
Can we dismiss entering Ma Gyeong-rok’s building as a coincidence?
‘This guy is the Ahn Sang-cheol I know.’
It was just a suspicion for a while, but now it has become confirmed.
There was nothing more to check so I turned around.
Hanging around nearby will only arouse suspicion.
‘Never would have thought that a celebrity sponsored by Ma Kyung-rok would live in the same apartment. ‘I guess I should thank her brother for this?’
If my younger brother hadn’t thought about making a difference, I wouldn’t have encountered Seo A-rin.
There was no opportunity to find out Ahn Sang-cheol’s real face.
‘The future has changed, but in a way that is more favorable to me.’
If you take advantage of the fact that you are a neighbor, it will be of some help in gaining Ma Gyeong-rok’s trust.
‘We should proceed gradually. It remains to be seen whether Ma Gyeong-rok will be taken to the 20th round.’
Ma Gyeong-rok has the Black Knight’s rune.
Seeing as he changed his job to a dark knight, it seems that that hasn’t changed in this episode either.
‘It’s a good rune. However, the downside is that there are no runes received as rewards for job change.’
In most cases, you get rune rewards when you change jobs, but the Black Knight’s runes do not.
When you reach level 10, you only get one weapon and one skill.
Needless to say, I was forced to change jobs to Dark Knight.
‘More than anything, the Dark Knight has a fatal flaw.’
That is, in order to use Dark Aura, you need to charge exclusive mana called black magic.
And that dark magic cannot be recharged through ordinary means.
‘In a way, it’s an ability that perfectly matches Ma Gyeong-rok’s psychopathic hobby, so can’t it be seen as a weakness?’
Aside from that point, the Black Knight’s rune is clearly a fraudulent rune.
It has already been proven that Ma Gyeong-rok does not miss the rankings.
‘Anyway, it’s true that Ma Gyeong-rok is strong, but it’s dangerous to have a psychopath as a colleague.’
Of course, once you reach max level, you will have a way to control it, so it is not dangerous… … .
‘Because there are many talented people besides Ma Gyeong-rok.’
As long as there is an alternative, there is no reason to use it.
‘First, they leave him as a candidate and then take advantage of him. ‘Because we need more talent now.’
In particular, the most essential ally in round 20 is the buffer.
‘I have to start work as soon as the sun rises.’
This was the perfect situation to bake and boil the buffer.
