Episode 137 Graffiti
“I can’t believe it… … .”
The eyes of the two graduates were filled with disbelief.
Because I appeared before them, breaking through the formations and mazes at a speed far beyond their expectations.
The shock will be even greater because the process will be observed in detail through the correction ball.
Whenever the chaos inside and outside the building showed signs of trying to confuse me, I reacted immediately and escaped.
The rooms that were woven together like a labyrinth using the passage method were also like my own home.
It must have been embarrassing for them to guess the correct answer without even looking to see where the wall was and where the passage leading to another place was.
At first, I think I had thoughts like, ‘How dare a first-year student be so arrogant?’, but perhaps because the results were so overwhelming, those feelings have completely disappeared.
It even seems to reflect a sense of awe.
The graduate student calmed down first and asked.
“Do you have any detection or exploration skills or traits?”
It was understandable that they would have been mistaken in thinking that it was impossible for it to have happened otherwise.
Actually, I did it all with just my old sense, but since it was impossible to explain or convince, I answered in a roundabout way.
“I’m sorry. I can’t give you a definitive answer. I hope you understand.”
That seemed to be enough answer for the two graduates.
I have a strong detection skill or trait, but I don’t want to reveal it.
In this game world, asking detailed questions about your opponent’s skills or characteristics can be considered a huge mistake.
This is because it can easily be interpreted as, ‘I will analyze your skills, find your weaknesses, and kill you.’
So when I politely declined the offer, he had no choice but to swallow it, his mouth watering.
At that moment, Dang Gyu-yeong appeared over the wall, so he spoke to her.
“It’s a good thing this guy didn’t join the leadership team. The Thieves’ Club would have been in deep trouble. Isn’t that right?”
“Yeah, that’s right.”
Dang Gyu-yeong didn’t seem to agree much.
I admit that the ‘feel’ is surprisingly good, but Inferno Fist is the leader.
Still, since it’s what my senior said, I agree with him.
“The party leader has truly amazing insight, having foreseen and preemptively secured such a capable person.”
“Haha, what do you mean by taste? That’s ridiculous.”
It was Dang Gyu-yeong who smiled awkwardly and waved his hand.
I had no idea that things would turn out this way, and since I wasn’t even a member before, it seemed really ambiguous to answer.
The old man turned his gaze to me again.
“As promised, I will get you anything that is available on the black market. I have no regrets investing in a talent like you.”
“I will gratefully accept it.”
“Is there anything you’re looking for in particular?”
“I made a list. The manager has it.”
“Really? Let me take a look.”
Dang Gyu-yeong let out another awkward laugh and handed over the piece of paper he had received on his way to the downtown area.
The two graduates read the list with great concentration, wondering what on earth someone with their level of skill was looking for.
“… … !?”
And then, his expression changed into a strange one at the sight of a feast of extremely dangerous and gruesome items.
* * *
There was a brief incident, but the graduate and the tearjerker woman showed great interest in me and continued to ask me questions.
I also put aside my pride as a graduate and seriously asked for advice, asking if there were any particularly noticeable loopholes in the labyrinth of distraction and passage steps that they had designed, and what they could improve on.
From my perspective, even though it was a bet reward, the level of the item I was receiving was quite high, so I thought I should pay a little bit for it.
In addition, if this black market goes well, we will be able to use it without any problems next year and the year after.
So I gave them sincere feedback to the best of my ability, and based on that advice, the exchange’s security was further strengthened.
When the black market related issues were somewhat settled,
Dang Gyu-yeong showed up with all kinds of snacks, including skewers.
It looks like it was swept away while going around to the street vendors at the ferry terminal.
He hands me a chicken skewer.
“Let’s eat together.”
“thank you.”
We munched on grilled skewers while watching the people busily go by.
Then, Dang Gyu-yeong looked at me and the students in turn and asked.
“Are you going now?”
“I should go, slowly.”
I have to train separately, train separately, and melt the elixir I received from Kim Gap-du, so no matter how much time I have, it is never enough.
“… … .”
But suddenly, Dang Gyu-yeong narrowed his eyes and looked at me.
I asked because it had been like that for quite some time.
“Senior, why are you looking at me like that?”
“I suddenly have this feeling. I have a feeling I’m going to go down a different path.”
Looking back, this senior also had a very keen sense of humor.
In this case, it seemed like I just guessed right, but I readily accepted it because it was the right answer.
“There is a place I can stop by for a moment.”
“Is there a place you can stop by in the downtown area?”
“I have something to check, to be exact.”
Then Dang Gyu-yeong’s eyes sparkled with interest.
“I’m curious, I want to go too.”
“Even if you follow me, there’s nothing to see.”
“It’s okay. I’ll just watch and do nothing.”
I wanted it so badly that I couldn’t just drop it, and even if I did, it seemed like it would secretly chase after me.
So I started walking with Dang Gyu-yeong.
The place we arrived at was an alley located in a corner of a busy area.
The entire wide wall is covered in graffiti and is messy.
“Why? What are you going to write there?”
“It’s the opposite. It’s the one who seeks.”
“… … ?”
While Dang Gyu-yeong watched him curiously, wondering what kind of graffiti he was looking for and why, I began to examine the wide wall in detail, starting from the edge.
The types of graffiti were extremely diverse.
From a roughly drawn picture,
‘XX month XX day OOO came!’ or a small doodle with a heart drawn between the names of two couples,
In gossip that cannot be said openly to the person concerned, such as, ‘He’s a piece of shit like Mokjonghwa, he’s a piece of non-combustible trash’,
Even the most secretive things that you can’t tell anyone else.
We’re almost halfway there,
‘there is.’
A graffiti caught my eye on the knee.
It looked like it had been there for a while, but it wasn’t there when I stopped by with the calligrapher last week.
There are several short sticks drawn here and there, and dots here and there.
As I stood still in one place, staring at the graffiti, Dang Gyu-yeong looked over my shoulder with curious eyes.
And, as expected from the leader of the thieves’ club, he immediately noticed the identity of the graffiti.
“Isn’t this a password?”
“Yes, the password.”
“I think I’ve seen it somewhere… … What does it mean?”
“If you know, it will hurt.”
“Oh, please tell me!”
“You said you were just going to watch without doing anything?”
Since it was actually his own words, Dang Gyu-yeong just pouted his lips without saying anything.
If it were normal, I would have tried to coax her into answering me somehow, but I couldn’t do that now.
Because my expression was very serious.
As for me, I cannot help but be serious, because whoever carved this graffiti, that is, the code, is no ordinary person.
‘junta.’
They are also part of the enemy forces of Yongsal Academy.
To them, Yongsal Academy, where future heroes gather, is a thorn in their side.
There’s no way I can just leave it alone.
You’ll want to reduce the number by any means necessary before they grow up.
To do that, you must first get through the strict security and infiltrate the dungeon island.
That’s the perfect time,
‘It’s mentoring time.’
This is a time when the defenses of Dungeon Island become relatively weak due to the influx of a huge number of people from outside, including graduates.
I guess the event boss performing a magic show in the downtown area also flowed in around this time.
They also succeeded in infiltrating, so there is a code written here.
Also, what this ciphertext means is,
‘Time and place.’
That is, it means making contact at that time and place while making their presence known to someone else.
It is clear that if these guys who are scattered all over the place unite as one, the problem will become more serious.
However, looking at the state of the graffiti, it seemed that one side had not yet confirmed this.
‘then…….’
Things get a little easier.
I took out my dagger and scratched the wall, adding a few stick figures and dots to the graffiti.
Just like it was from the beginning.
As a result, the time and place they meet have changed to a completely different place.
One side of the graffiti will be exposed to the wind,
The person checking the graffiti will be heading to the wrong place.
Dang Gyu-young’s eyebrows rose as he watched.
“Did you fix it? The password?”
“that’s right.”
“How do you know?”
“It’s a secret.”
“… … .”
Although he had consistently said, “I won’t teach you,” and “It’s a secret,” Dang Gyu-yeong no longer pouts.
Instead, he asked in a cautious tone.
“Is that… … related to world peace?”
“… … .”
Keywords like ‘world peace’ and ‘graduation number 200’ were usually used as jokes between us, but there were also times when they were used seriously.
Just like that night when I left the leadership office and went for a walk, and just like now.
I nodded silently in agreement, and Dang Gyu-yeong came a little closer and met my gaze.
“I know it’s dangerous, but I still want to help. I told you.”
If my pledge to ‘not let any of my people die or get hurt’ is truly sincere, then I’ll gladly be your accomplice in the future.
Dang Gyu-yeong’s determination is conveyed through their eyes.
I slowly moved my head up and down.
But it wasn’t a complete acceptance.
“Not now. I’ll tell you everything when the time comes.”
“… … Okay, promise.”
Dang Gyu-yeong held out his little finger, and I also held out my little finger and walked.
