episode_0022

“Wow, I’m tired.”

Rohan let out a sigh, threw his weapon on the floor, and wiped the blood that had splattered on his face with his sleeve.

The blade was completely destroyed by the force with which the shad was struck.

As it turned out, I lost all my weapons.

Rohan took the knuckles from the life-saving Shadli as a trophy.

‘Knuckles… not my style.’

Even so, it was obviously better than bare hands, so I took care of it in a hurry.

I’ve gotten quite a few coins from this group, so I guess I’ll have to go back and try to get some cheap swords.

[ Quest completed ]

[ Obtain the reward. ]

[Eradicates traces of battle.]

‘I’m here, I’m here.’

A notification window pops up in front of you.

Rohan raised the corners of his mouth.

The space shook before my eyes as I was told to receive the Murder Manual skill book and random point pouch that were promised as rewards.

There is another part that catches Rohan’s eye now.

‘Oh, a wound?’

The wound that had been bleeding quietly and sapping my stamina was completely healed.

It is no exaggeration to say that it is a mystery that time has been turned back without even a scar remaining.

His skills are better than those of the famous healers I watched from afar during my time as a hunter.

I didn’t know this because I wasn’t injured in the last quest.

Tsuzuzuzu──.

The destruction doesn’t end there.

He began to wipe the blood off Rohan’s clothes and body and repair the torn parts of his hood.

‘So the signs of battle include wounds.’

Depending on the interpretation, it is not wrong.

It’s a happy thing, so just accept it. Either way, it’s a great benefit to me.

“···.”

After confirming that all the work was finished, Rohan put his hand into the rippling air.

The skill seeped into the body through the same process as before.

[Murder Manual ─ Grade: C]

◇ Damage increases when attacking humanoid enemies.

Simple and good.

This skill is rated even higher because it is passive rather than active.

And unlike skills, something that has a distinct shape and hangs on the tip of your fingers.

Rohan recalled his experience buying beef jerky, grabbed the item and pulled his hand away.

[ Random Points Pocket ]

◇ When opening, you will receive random points.

What was caught and taken out was a thick leather pouch.

It has a thick, rounded shape without any real weight or solidity, and has a single capital letter P on the outside.

Rohan flicked it on his palm and grabbed the pouch opening tied with a string.

Why not use this consumable here? None.

‘Even if it’s random, I don’t think they’ll give you less than the tutorial.’

Rohan opened his pocket, feeling more tension than in battle.

[ Random points pouch opened . ]

[ You will receive 3,999P . ]

“Wow!”

It’s better than expected, either because I’m lucky or because the minimum is high.

It’s not just about buying the products you need.

I just had some free time.

[ You have purchased a unique skill level up . ]

[ Weakness Granted ─ Lv.2 ]

◇ Grants one attribute as a weakness to the target upon contact.

◇ When attacking a target with a weakness, there is a low probability of inflicting a minor debuff.

‘Yes. It has to develop like this to become a unique skill.’

The condition of contact was maintained, but the properties became more diverse.

Plus, it has a new power called debuff.

Even though it is a weak and low probability, it makes us hopeful for the remaining growth going forward.

[ Shop ─ Lv.2 ]

◇ Use points to purchase items.

[Update store list.]

◇ Random Skill Book – 5,000P (can be purchased once)

◇ Lowest level health/magic potion – 100P

◇ Restaurant reservation voucher – 50P

◇ Concentration Enhancement Incense – 50P

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◇ Samhwaguk confectionery set – 10P

◇ Rainbow Macaron Set – 8P

◇ Chicken/Pizza – 8P

◇ Large-capacity combat rations – 5P

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[ Remaining points – 2,272P ]

‘···The price of skill books is 10 times?’

Limited edition prices are getting more and more ridiculous.

However, Rohan is now in a position to predict the flow of shop skills itself.

‘Anyway, if I buy that, it’ll probably be structured to update something else.’

In addition, the list of products available for purchase has grown exponentially.

You have to search all over the place to find things like high-protein jerky and bottled water.

It was also interesting that various items other than food were created.

“···.”

Rohan, who had finished his light appreciation, raised his head.

Although I still feel tired, my body feels a bit lighter as my wounds heal.

‘This is a turning point.’

Playing Abyss City brings to mind paths I’ve only ever imagined.

‘What should I do?’

Rohan had originally planned to return to the dormitory after finishing these.

Because not going to the meeting place and standing up for the wind is the norm in Abyss City 1.0.

however.

Now that I’ve gone through the group’s smartphones and figured out where and when they were supposed to make contact with the elves.

As for the current quest, there was more information than when I was playing the game.

This part was omitted because it doesn’t happen in the game, but the picture was easily drawn just by looking at the part where you are told to never try to talk to the female elf who comes out to greet you and not exchange any information.

‘Those old ladies···.’

Judging from the contact made using an anonymous program, it seemed like the princess herself was guiding me to my location.

When you think about the kind of treatment the princess would receive, the possibility itself is more than enough.

“Hmm.”

That’s why Rohan thought carefully.

It is true that facing the princess in the current situation is dangerous.

If the princess were to get provoked and fire her gun, the chances of a positive outcome would be close to zero with her current weak body.

Even so.

Rohan decided to head to the meeting place.

I made up my mind.

‘Should I buy you some macarons?’

The Princess has never appeared as a playable character in Abyss City.

However, this is one of the characters that Rohan loved so much that he promised to nurture it until the end when it comes out someday.

Seeing a character like that suffer in text in a game and realizing that they suffer now that it’s become reality is a completely different feeling for Rohan.

Rather than giving the princess some great information, I just wanted to see her face and see how she was doing.

It would be nice if you could help me out a little with a little information.

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‘It’s late.’

Rohan moved as quickly as possible to the ruins, which were the meeting place.

By the time we got there, quite some time had passed.

I look around, but I can’t hear anything except the sound of the wind blowing through the empty building.

It’s quiet and desolate.

I wondered if he had left after all, and while I was walking around with such regret,

Again.

A woman with pointy ears appeared from behind the wall.

“!”

Blonde hair tied up in a ponytail and green tinge at the ends.

Goggles over indifferent eyes and a piece of cloth covering the mouth.

Techwear packed with ammunition and supplies galore.

‘You crazy fools, I couldn’t believe it, but you really sent the princess.’

Rohan felt sorry for the princess when he saw her.

Swish.

The princess gestures for us to follow her as if she is guiding us.

The appearance of not even exchanging the minimum greetings.

Rohan did not follow, but stood still and raised his voice.

“Excuse me.”

The princess looks back dryly.

I pointed to the lower part of the vest she was wearing.

He grabbed the hoodie and showed it to me as an example, indicating the location.

“Check here.”

“···.”

Far from following the actions, the princess’s eyes flash with wariness.

“Let’s move after that. I’ll wait.”

Rohan, who had expected this, sat down comfortably in his seat.

I took out the macaron set I bought at the store before coming.

Inside the box, which is slightly larger than the palm of your hand, has an antique feel.

There were macarons of all kinds.

“Want to eat?”

A type I’ve never seen before. The princess shook her head with bewildered eyes.

Rohan said he would eat it alone and put one macaron in his mouth.

“Oh, this is delicious.”

“···.”

The princess stared at Rohan silently.

It was frustrating because the basic rule was not to speak. The mouth hidden under the mask was ticklish.

But you can’t drag them away by force. The elders said they were honored guests.

“Just check what I said. Maybe around here?”

“···.”

Let Rohan show us the approximate location once again.

The princess moved her hand without taking her eyes off Rohan.

“?”

And I felt it.

A foreign body sensation at the fingertips.

Without hesitation, the princess took out her dagger and cut the end of the vest.

I found a small machine inside the clothes.

She knows what this thing is.

‘···Location tracker?’

The same model that the princess installed for the Yardpound brothers at the elders’ request.

Rohan stared at the princess with his chin resting on his hand.

Just looking at the pupils, you can feel the complexity.

Now you will understand why the elders stopped you when you went to the city.

“I found it. Then I’ll go.”

“···.”

Rohan stood up, leaving the princess frozen in a daze.

“See you next time. Take care of your health.”

The princess came to her senses at the sight of Rohan leaving without any hesitation.

The princess opened her mouth, unable to hold back from the explanation that was too insufficient to keep up with the situation and living up to Rohan’s expectations.

“···Stop.”

Crunch!

One of the princess’s eyes turned into a heart shape as she took out the gun she was holding.

Rohan knows what kind of ability that is.

‘Heart sniping.’

A skill that targets the heart with a bullet.

Rohan met her eyes and scratched his chin at the ticklish sensation.

‘Something is wild.’

In reality, it felt more like that than ominous.