Episode 243 No. 88 The Gathering of Villains (7)
Humans are cunning animals, and their attitudes when borrowing money and when paying it back are different.
And Peng Mi-ryeong is in a situation where she wants to borrow money now.
I would be grateful if you let me know that you’ve defeated the Flying Swarm, but the reward is up to them.
On the other hand, if we negotiate first, we can adjust it to our taste.
Dang Gyu-young also knows that, so he hides it for the time being.
I handed over the communicator and spoke in a pretended, regretful tone.
“Senior, didn’t I tell you to avoid twin horses if possible?”
I mentioned it two or three times in the strategy guide.
If I didn’t have S-class [Poison Resistance], I would have tried to avoid it somehow.
For example, blowing it away with Windforce and then flying away.
– … … .
A small sigh was heard over the communicator.
I think I can see Peng Mi-ryeong’s complicated face.
– … … I know. I asked you to do that, so I guess you thought it was worth a try.
Perhaps the team leader of Team 2 had gained too much confidence because the strategy was going so smoothly.
I didn’t know that it was all thanks to the strategy guide.
So, he suffered great damage from the twin horses while being a guest.
The fact that the other team was acting independently was something that Peng Mi-ryeong could not do anything about, and there was no point in talking about something that had already happened, so I continued the conversation.
“I think you contacted us because you need our help.”
– that’s right.
“I want to see the big picture first. How many people have you caught?”
Peng Mi-ryeong was silent for a moment and then answered.
– There are six of us in total. Our team 1 has entered the non-action investigation, team 2 is recovering as I just mentioned, and team 3 is continuing the attack.
“What are your plans for the future?”
– I think Team 3 can get 2 more kills, and Team 2 can get 1 kill if they recover quickly.
“Still, it’s not enough.”
All together, there are 9 madus.
It’s far short of the dungeon clear target of 12 people.
This is because the quota that was originally supposed to be filled by two teams was omitted.
It seemed as if Peng Mi-ryeong had the same thought, and a sigh was heard again from the other end of the communicator.
– What can we do? We’ll have to struggle a little more. So, can you help me out?
“… … .”
Instead of answering, I gave a sideways glance and Dang Gyu-yeong took over the communicator.
“First, I want to hear what you can give me.”
– I’ll give you a little more of the clear rewards.
“how much?”
– Just give me 1 kill, no, 2 kills. Then I’ll give you a random box.
Since they contain relatively high quality items, the value of B-rank random boxes is quite high.
Since we’ve already caught two of the madoos, we can now have one for free.
But we were not satisfied with this.
Dang Gyu-yeong answered in a tone that was not at all agreeable.
“I’m sorry, but I’m not very motivated. We’re not a third-year party, and there are only three first-year kids. There’s no reason to take a chance.”
– … … I’ll do whatever you want. Just tell me.
“What are you looking for in Bidong-”
– Except that.
Peng Mi-ryeong cuts off firmly.
No matter how bad the situation is, you cannot compromise on the fate of the Blood Demon.
That’s because the expedition team was formed to see that in the first place.
Looking at Dang Gyu-yeong throwing out the next suggestion without any hesitation, it seems like he was just trying to take a stab at it.
“Then give me three.”
– … … 3 random boxes?
“huh.”
– There are too many. Let’s do 2 for 2 kills.
Perhaps thinking that this wasn’t too bad, Dang Gyu-yeong asked my opinion with a quick glance.
I handed over the communicator again and said.
“Please make it three.”
– I said there are too many. There is a limit to what I can decide on my own. Even two would be met with a lot of opposition.
“Instead, I’ll take care of one more person.”
As previously reported, there are only 9 demons that Peng Mi-ryeong can deal with without overdoing it.
If we deal with 3 more people there, the clear condition will be met.
Of course, two of them have already been taken down.
Peng Mi-ryeong asked in a cheerful, yet somewhat worried tone.
– … … Are you okay?
“Let me give it a try. If it doesn’t work, I’ll tell you.”
– That would be good. 2 kills are enough, so don’t overdo it.
“Just one more thing. Can I ask you for a favor on my way up after finishing?”
As the strategy is slowly heading towards the latter half of the game, you should also keep in mind leaving the dungeon after finishing it.
Of course, if you don’t have a sharp point, it doesn’t matter if you just get caught.
There was a huge risk that if you got caught on the way down, your dungeon raid would be blocked, but on the way up, you would have already gotten everything you needed.
At best, you get a few penalty points and that’s it.
‘Still, it’s better not to get caught.’
When breaking through the C floor, I used Dang Gyu-yeong’s [Shadow Leap] in amplified form and had a lot of luck on my side.
But for the time being, the amplification is sealed and there is no guarantee that we will be as lucky.
So I asked to find another way, and Peng Mi-ryeong readily accepted, perhaps because she felt like she was in the same boat.
– That much is okay.
“thank you.”
– Then let’s keep in touch. If anything happens, let me know right away.
“Yes, senior.”
After communication with Peng Mi-ryeong was cut off, I looked back at my party members and opened my mouth.
“As you heard, we just need to grab one more.”
“It was a good thing I didn’t say anything.”
“Thanks to you, I received a lot,” said Dang Gyu-young, smiling contentedly.
Then he asks to confirm.
“Then if I catch one more, it’s six?”
“Yes, six.”
Each time you defeat a mid-boss, a B-rank random box will drop, so 3.
If you add the three that Pengmiryeong will add, it will be a total of six.
It looks like you’re getting a B-rank medium dungeon level reward.
Dang Gyu-yeong asked again.
“Are you going to give up the hidden piece?”
“There’s nothing I can do. I have to deal with this first and then take care of whatever I have left.”
“Yeah, where’s the random box, Dabin?”
“Yes, sir.”
As if she had figured out Dang Gyu-young’s intentions, Chae Da-bin quickly tapped away at her tablet.
Then, drones rose high into the sky from their travel carriers and scattered widely in all directions.
Soon the tablet screen split, showing the view of each drone.
The idea is to figure out where each horse is before moving.
‘It’s comfortable because I have supporters.’
In particular, information series such as Chae Da-bin may have relatively little effect in battle, but they greatly reduce the effort in external aspects.
The strategy book only lets you grasp the general range of the demons’ activities, and it doesn’t allow you to capture their ever-changing locations.
While everyone was watching with curious eyes, a figure moving quickly was captured on several split screens.
The madhus were captured.
Cha Da-bin asked, pointing to the screen.
“I found it. Who are you going to catch?”
“The lecherous demon is alive. Let’s do that.”
We don’t care if the Madou is strong or weak, as long as we fill our quota.
In that respect, the yin-blooded demon is a very suitable opponent.
‘It’s almost like the weakest in this neighborhood.’
Compared to other demons, their skills are about half to one level lower. If the Bishan Twin Horses were each B-rank mid-boss level, this one is C to C+ rank.
Probably weaker than the Alpha Ogre.
‘It doesn’t seem necessary for all five of them to rush in… … .’
I pointed to the pervert on the screen with my chin and asked Go Hyun-woo.
“Do you think you could win if you used the same combination as before?”
“You mean me, Jang Hyung, and Senior Chae?”
“Oh, so three.”
Go Hyun-woo rested his chin on his hand for a moment, then answered.
“I can’t guarantee a ten percent chance of victory, but I can definitely predict a victory.”
When I glanced over, I saw that Jang Moo-geuk and Chae Da-bin were thinking similarly.
Even when dealing with twin horses, the three of them pushed forward, so it would be much easier to deal with a weaker color horse.
I suggested.
“Then let’s move separately for now.”
While Go Hyun-woo and two others are killing the pervert, Dang Gyu-young and I are tasked with retrieving the other hidden pieces.
Since you have memorized the entire strategy guide, there is nothing you don’t know, and since you have carried out my instructions without a single error so far, I have built up quite a bit of trust.
Although the success rate is very high, it is not 100%, so this is only a suggestion.
“If you want to make it sure, we can follow you. If you think it’s worth a try, leave it to us. Either way is fine, so don’t worry.”
Go Hyun-woo thought for a moment, then made up his mind and answered.
“If you are afraid of even the slightest danger, you will only be stagnant. I will give it a try. Leave it to me.”
“good.”
After a few more words of encouragement, we split up.
“Then, Kim Hyung, I wish you good luck.”
“you also.”
Three people quickly move away while unfolding their lightness.
After taking a quick look at them, I started walking side by side with Dang Gyu-yeong.
Then, I glanced to the side and saw that Dang Gyu-yeong was also looking at me from the corner of his eye.
With an unknown smile on his lips.
“Why are you laughing?”
“Can’t you laugh?”
“Yes, but there must be a reason.”
“I like it because it just works out well.”
Dang Gyu-yeong answered in a calm tone and quickly changed the subject.
“So, are you going where you were going earlier?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
It was briefly interrupted by the sudden appearance of a pair of horses, but now that all obstacles have been removed, there is no reason not to continue.
So we turned and walked towards the city.
Even though we entered the market street, there weren’t many people coming and going.
The atmosphere is also quite tense, and even the pedestrians look very scared.
With the madou roaming around everywhere and the experts, including the Pengmiryeong Expeditionary Force, clashing with them frequently, it’s like being a shrimp caught in a fight between whales for the average person.
Because of this, most of the inns and taverns had their doors locked, and the number of peddlers was small.
Dang Gyu-yeong smacked his lips as he looked at it with regret.
“I was thinking of buying something, but they’re all closed.”
“If you look carefully, you’ll find it. Let’s take this and take a look around.”
“Huh, okay.”
The place we soon arrived at was a fairly large estate.
The wall was appropriately high, but we had also jumped onto the roof of the building.
At the same time, he jumps up over the wall and looks around the garden.
Although I can feel the presence of people here and there,
“It’s not that long.”
“In times like this, you have to get rid of it quickly.”
That’s what I came here for in the first place.
Dang Gyu-yeong narrowed his eyes and looked at me.
“The more I look at him, the more I realize he’s a thief.”
“That’s true. I’ll admit it.”
“When you go back, will you join?”
“I don’t like that.”
Dang Gyu-yeong is always looking for an opportunity to catch me.
Of course, I declined again because I was determined to remain independent.
But today, for some reason, Dang Gyu-young is persistent.
“Then what about honorary membership?”
“Is there such a thing?”
This is the first time I’ve heard this.
Dang Gyu-yeong answered confidently.
“I just made it. It’s the manager’s authority.”
“Why are you using your managerial authority for something like that?”
I guess they’ll just put you in as an honorary member and then secretly let you join.
In this case, it was best to change the subject.
“Let’s go now.”
Dang Gyu-yeong pouted his lips in discontent, but seemed to agree that they had to move.
Because you can’t just stay on someone else’s fence forever.
A black butterfly fluttered into the garden.
The supporters eat it all
