episode_0026

Christmas afternoon. Do Yu-geon looked at the Exploration League article in his room. This is something I have been doing as a habit since the fantasy phenomenon occurred.

□What do you think is the strongest weapon in solo play?

It was included in a discussion post with many comments.

▷Title: What do you think is the best weapon in solo play?

▷Writer: Nickname is so annoying, I didn’t bother writing it

Of course it’s a window. What did you expect when you pressed it?

Is it really a sword?

▷Comment

World’s Best Sword: When I see you suddenly speaking informally, I can see the author’s future.

Exploration 223: It is true that the spear is good, but the sword is also useful.

Attack Squad Leader: Even though the sword is broken, what if you are solo player? Isn’t the story different if you’re skilled enough to play solo?

Professor, please save me: Consider a bow too.

Written by: Pomseng Pomsa. You guys use one-handed swords without shields? I can feel it all.

└World’s Best Sword: Uses a shield. Are you a coward who has never been to a party?

└Author: Even if you use a shield, you won’t be beaten. Spears don’t use shields.

└The best sword in the world: The shield used by the spear and the shield used by the sword are placed on the same line, which shows skill.

└Author: Just because the shield is light doesn’t mean it can dodge, right? I will do well.

└World’s Best Sword: I have the skills to play solo, so it can’t be possible.

Comments continued to be exchanged between the author and the other person.

└World’s Best Sword: Is that what you’re talking about again? Again, if you have the skills to fight a goblin 10 to 1, how can you not do it?

└Author: It will cut down the mountains and the sky. Even though I assumed it was a solo player, I had to be realistic about my skills. Even though the person currently ranked #1 is level 25, which is actually the maximum level, I can’t play solo completely. Dagul is not a matter of ability, but a matter of reality. How can you defeat Dagul when you only have two hands? How can you not distinguish between delusion and speculation? I can see and see my skills.

└World’s Best Sword: It’s funny that you set the premise of the topic solo and say it’s unrealistic. There is nothing more to talk about with the baby. I wasted so much time.

└Author: I guess I was stabbed when I saw him running away.

Do Yu-geon laughed. These people can’t do solo, but they can do it.

I wrote one comment.

Geomhanjaru: Why are you saying you can’t realistically play solo? I can.

I giggled. While I was laughing and looking at other posts, KakaoTalk rang.

I checked and it was Cha Ha-neul.

-what are you doing right now?

I had a strange feeling, so I watched it for a while without answering, and then an emoticon came flying at me. It’s a puzzled rabbit.

I sent a reply.

―I’m looking at the Exploration League bulletin board in my room.

-In your room? Do you have any plans with your friends?

There is a promise. However, I thought Cha Ha-neul would ask to exchange gifts again this year, so I turned them all down. We never talked about doing it, but seeing as Cha Ha-neul, who doesn’t usually send KakaoTalk messages, sent KakaoTalk messages first, it seems like our prediction was correct.

-No promises. I already played on eve.

-okay? So, do you have time now?

When I agreed, I received an answer saying they would come to my house. I waited for a while, but no other KakaoTalk message came. It seems that whether he prepared a gift or not is of no concern.

Although we often notice this, Cha Ha-neul has a strange side. Such as the current case, such as bringing in an unbranded lunch box and lying that it was a company lunch box, or strange situations such as the party’s gacha system being changed to private and an alarm being sent, but pretending not to happen. They pretend not to notice, but this happens surprisingly often.

Cha Ha-neul is smart, so I don’t think she’s lying without knowing anything. I think he’s just lying because it’s too cumbersome to pay attention to. Cha Ha-neul has a rather heartless personality.

I saw a gift on one side of the desk. Cha Ha-neul holds a family party every year, but not at her house. It’s always a strange feeling to exchange gifts with Cha Ha-neul that you don’t exchange with your family.

I brought the gift and made sure it was wrapped properly. It feels a bit sloppy, perhaps because I packaged it myself. Still, it is a complete product that has the basics. What I am satisfied with is that I have a talent for wrapping gifts.

As I was spending time taking a shower and changing into my going-out clothes, I received a KakaoTalk message saying it was in front of my house. I brought a gift. I left the house, passing through the living room where the sound of the television could be heard.

When I came down the stairs and came out, I saw a cold sky. People passed by, staring blankly at the sky, and security guards in civilian clothes casually wandered around. In that quiet chaos, Cha Ha-neul stood with an indifferent expression.

It was a strange outfit, wearing warm clothes, a scarf, and a wizard’s robe, but Cha Ha-neul had an elegance that changed it into an atmosphere.

Cha Ha-neul and I made eye contact. The indifferent expression changed into a soft smile. My heart was racing. I was anxious about whether facial expressions were being managed, but it was a familiar situation.

Cha Ha-neul looked around and approached.

“I’ve been thinking about it. Why don’t we move? These days, the security has gotten worse, so I don’t like this place.”

It was a strange sound out of the blue, but Cha Ha-neul was like this often, so she just assumed it was something.

As I moved my gaze to the wizard’s robe, a system window appeared.

[Class C/Marfinya of the Melopin Royal Workshop]

“What is a robe?”

“Oh, this…?”

Cha Ha-neul’s face turned slightly red.

“Originally, I didn’t plan on wearing it… but the security guards kept telling me to wear it, so I ended up wearing it. I won’t wear it again from now on.”

Cha Ha-neul fiddled with her robe and continued speaking.

“Rather than that, I’ll give you a gift.”

Cha Ha-neul held the small gift box high with both hands. It seems like he’s showing off.

Cha Ha-neul said with a smile.

“What do you think is in it?”

What immediately comes to mind is a watch, but I don’t think Cha Ha-neul would have chosen it on purpose.

“Hmm. It’s a small box, socks?”

“What should I think about socks?”

“Socks are good. All Christmas presents are put in socks.”

Cha Ha-neul shook her head and handed me a gift box.

“It’s not an item, but it’s a glove. It’s a big problem if your hands get slippery while using a sword, so use it when hunting. I gave it to you as a gift like last time, but don’t use it. Now that I think about it, why aren’t you wearing last year’s scarf? Do you hate scarves?”

It has the same design as Cha Ha-neul’s scarf, only the colors are different, so I don’t wear it.

“I just couldn’t get used to the scarf.”

“Really? It’s nice because it’s warm. It’s a waste.”

Cha Ha-neul rubbed her cheek against her scarf. And then he added:

“Then I’ll just leave.”

“What? Already?”

“I’m tired because I’ve been partying since the morning.”

“No matter how tired you are, you have to accept my gift.”

He took out a small gift box from his pocket and handed it over.

“Thank you. I’ll go then.”

And then I just left.

Not long after, I received a KakaoTalk message from Cha Ha-neul.

―What kind of person gives calcium supplements as a gift?

I sent a reply.

―Cha Ha-neul is perfect because she is short.

* * *

Cha Ha-neul clicked on the news link on her phone. I don’t usually watch the news, but I’m a little curious because the Exploration League bulletin board is occupied with news.

I read it and it says that the explorer robbers hijacked the cash transport vehicle and ran away.

『It is known that they shot the cash transport agent waiting in the vehicle, then stole the cash transport vehicle through the system and ran away.』

What do you take? vehicle? What’s the point of stealing not just cash but an entire vehicle and running away? Well, if you want to use the system, it’s easier to use a car than a bundle of cash.

It seems like crimes using this system are increasing recently. The fact that robbers carry guns is so common that it’s not surprising.

The system is an extralegal entity, and its distribution has shaken the nation’s security. Although they were recovered with a submarine patch, we don’t know how many guns may have entered Korea. Although I can’t estimate the extent of it, I am confident that I will just be surprised if a criminal organization suddenly appears in the media.

In fact, if you live your life without thinking as usual these days, aren’t you screwing up your head? I read books, but I think I need to do something more than that, whether it’s wearing a body armor, learning self-defense techniques, or practicing shooting a gun that I used to do in my past life. Because the world is becoming dangerous.

But I really don’t have the motivation to do anything. I left my phone on the bed and rolled over. I just want to do nothing. Even when I thought about making money while using the system, I ignored it, so why shouldn’t there be risks as well?

Even if a problem arises in the first place, you should not be in a situation where you, a minor, have to do something. Come to think of it, that’s right. Your parents will do their best. These days, the bodyguards are armed differently, so I think they will do their job very skillfully. Fighting, Mom and Dad.

-master! I’m here!

A white cat jumped out of the air. ah. There was Schrödinger. I remembered something I had to do.

Schrödinger’s existence is quite troublesome. In the meantime, I searched the Internet to see if there was anyone else with skills like the Wizard’s Dictionary other than myself, and even asked someone I knew. There was no one like that.

There may be people who live in hiding, but that doesn’t really matter. If you look at Schrödinger’s actions that undermine his identity as a wizard, it’s clear that he is a system official, but it’s important that a kid like this is around, pretending to be his master.

I can’t imagine how much controversy there will be if this becomes known to the media. Moreover, public opinion towards the system is very unfavorable these days.

However, I am reluctant to have a serious conversation with Schrödinger because it feels like a bother. Umm.

-master? Are you dazed?

“Schrödinger.”

-yes.

“Shall we have a serious talk?”

-With the owner?

Schrödinger’s tail wagged.

-great.

What should I talk about first?

“Then don’t lie from now on.”

-yes.

I heard the answer, but I don’t believe it at all. That’s incredible reliability.

“Are you a system official?”

Schrödinger tilted his head and blinked.

-Seriously?

It’s a very serious voice. Of course I asked, thinking you wouldn’t answer, but why are you like this all of a sudden? I’m embarrassed.

“No, don’t answer. I’ll skip these general questions and just talk about my demands.”

-Yes, I like it.

“I hope you don’t show up in front of other people in the future.”

-That’s an unreasonable request. There are situations where the master is in danger or it is unavoidable.

“Except when that happens.”

-Okay.

“And don’t tell me any news about the system in advance.”

-yes?

“You’ve already informed us before the patch. Don’t do that again in the future.”

-I do not understand. Isn’t it good to know in advance?

well.

“It’s not good for me to know when everyone else doesn’t.”

Schrödinger tilted his head.

―What the owner heard can be done without anyone knowing.

I shook my head.

-I don’t quite understand. What is the specific result you want?

Specifically? How should I talk about it? As expected, it’s embarrassing, but it’s better to be blunt.

“I hope you don’t take responsibility for whatever you do.”

What I’m saying is, don’t let your conscience be pricked for no reason by informing you in advance.

―So, what you want, master, is to sit on the sidelines?

If you say that, this side looks bad.

“huh.”

-I will try my best.

[Job skill – Conceals a wizard dictionary for apprentice wizards.]

[Job skill – Acquired the magic sense of an apprentice wizard.]

I asked about hiding it and was told that even if I shared the skill window with others, the skill would not be visible. Magic sense is a basic job skill for wizards, so now you can show the skill window in front of others.

“Then why did you show up today?

-ah. master. I saw Magical Girl and it was amazing.

“Are there magical girls in reality?”

-no. Animation.

“Oh, okay. Have fun.”

I ignored it and slept.

* * *

Yumina hates Cha Ha-neul.

That doesn’t mean I don’t want to be friends. Cha Ha-neul is cute, pretty, elegant, capable, I don’t know why, but she is kind to herself, and above all, she has a lot of money.

However, there are times when Cha Ha-neul subtly looks down on people, and I really dislike that side. It’s like an adult watching children at a playground.

Normally, emotions can be easily seen on the face, but it’s really annoying that they hide their true feelings and are only lax in this area. This is especially true because I have serious doubts as to whether it is being revealed on purpose.

If you’re going to show your irritating feelings, it would be better to show your deep feelings as well. I hope they show something, whether they’re angry, crying, or embarrassed. Always peaceful and chaotic on his own.

I sat facing Do Yoo-geon at the cafe.

“Listen. It’s clear that Cha Ha-neul likes you.”

“Ah, I don’t think it’s true any time I hear it.”

“No, you gave me a gift this Christmas too. And even though you were tired, you still came to my house to give it to me. What kind of partner would Cha Ha-neul put so much effort into?”

“That’s true, but I can’t imagine Cha Ha-neul liking me.”

It’s frustrating to listen to.

“What if you can’t imagine? Reality is always greater than imagination and love is stronger.”

“No matter what, that’s true. Cha Ha-neul?”

“You’re going to log in today. Then, when you eat lunch together, try poking him. For example, um, pick up a lunch box side dish and feed it to him.”

Do Yu-geon had a harsh expression.