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666 – Human Catapult

666 – Human Catapult

Kang Jinho went straight to find Kwon Arin.

After all, Kwon Arin had the highest understanding of the game at Dawn.

He thought she might have a good method to share.

“Um… an easy way would be to do it in real life…”

“······.”

Kwon Arin tried to lighten the mood with a joke, but Kang Jinho’s demeanor was quite serious.

It dawned on Kwon Arin that Kang Jinho was indeed in a position where he could really put someone in the game.

“That’s a joke. If you spend a little on in-game purchases, you’ll probably win right away. Gyeoul is skilled, and I know how to efficiently match items.”

“So, all I need to do is support you?”

“Support would be appreciated, but…”

Hmm.

As Kwon Arin stood there with an awkward smile, Kang Jinho gestured toward her laptop.

It meant he would support her, so she should start the game.

“Oh.”

As expected of our Master.

He really is generous.

Kwon Arin hurriedly turned on the charging screen of the game and handed the laptop to Kang Jinho.

‘The amount is…’

Kwon Arin was about to mention the needed amount but decided to stay quiet.

It wasn’t easy to bring up money with the Master of Dawn.

She decided to remain silent until the Master asked how much was needed.

From behind, Kwon Arin glanced at Kang Jinho.

She thought it was about time to ask how much was needed, but Kang Jinho silently entered the amount.

Ten, hundred, thousand, ten thousand…

‘Uh…?’

Kwon Arin was taken aback as she watched the laptop screen.

The amount she expected for support was a maximum of one hundred million.

Since the Master of Dawn was generous, she thought he might give up to one hundred million, but surprisingly, the charging amount was one digit higher than she anticipated.

“Yes…?”

It was an enormous sum, but just recently, she had contacted the game company in advance to lift the limit.

Thanks to that, Kang Jinho’s charging wouldn’t be blocked.

‘With ten billion, it’s possible to be number one in the job rankings.’

Why did the Master charge such a large amount without asking how much was needed?

In the midst of her confusion, Kang Jinho crossed his arms and asked.

“The opponent invested fifty billion, but is ten billion really enough?”

“What? Master, that’s…”

Kwon Arin then realized that her Master had misunderstood something.

The Master had mistaken the fifty billion mentioned by the opponent as ‘cash.’

“Master, the fifty billion was referring to in-game money, not cash.”

“In-game money?”

“Yes. In cash, it would be about two hundred million.”

“···That’s good.”

Kang Jinho nodded in satisfaction and left.

When he said it was good, Kwon Arin knew exactly what he meant.

He was glad that with ten billion, they could definitely suppress the opponent.

Kwon Arin decided to just match some items.

**

The next day.

After returning from the dungeon, she spent the day playing with the kids.

When the next day arrived, Kwon Arin came to find us in the guild.

“Hey, did you guys stop playing that game we were on last time? The one where you fight with people.”

Kwon Arin asked Levinas while handing over her laptop.

The game they had played together not long ago was open on the laptop, but Levinas shook his head in refusal.

“This isn’t a skill-based Gaim, so it’s not fun!”

“Really? It wasn’t a skill game?”

“Yeah! This is a game based on money, so Levinas won’t play it!”

Hmph!

Levinas turned his head sharply.

Then, he added an explanation that he wasn’t angry with Kwon Arin.

“This is fun, but it’s a shame.”

Kwon Arin retrieved her laptop and stood up.

She thought she was going home, but Kwon Arin headed straight for Gaeul.

Gaeul, who was sitting at the table drinking milk, widened her eyes at the laptop placed in front of her.

“Ikgu-muyak?”

“This is a game; do you want to try it?”

“Unyeowu?”

“Yeah. It’s a bit difficult, so I’ll help you.”

Kwon Arin sat next to Gaeul and assisted her in playing the game.

She worried that the items weren’t very good and that Gaeul might die often.

Just then, a mix of joy and excitement erupted from Gaeul.

“Kyaah!”

Gaeul laughed heartily while pressing buttons, clapping her hands in delight.

‘What is it?’

What could be so enjoyable that she was acting like that?

I stealthily moved behind Gaeul with Levinas.

Gaeul was playing the game we had played, but her character’s strength was on a whole different level than before.

Boom—!

Just by pressing one button, monsters exploded.

The same went for the players roaming the field.

-?

As the character died in one hit, I saw the bewildered expressions of the people.

Since it was a field where PK was encouraged, they could easily take down everyone they encountered.

“Wow…”

Was it because the character was strong?

Levinas showed interest in Gaeul’s play but seemed hesitant to approach.

It seemed the words he had firmly stated about not playing the game were weighing on him.

It felt a bit awkward to bring up wanting to play again now.

Just then, Gaeul took the initiative to invite Levinas to play the game.

“Ikgu nunubwa.”

“Can I press it…?!”

“Ugh…!”

“Then, here I go!”

As Levinas pressed the button, all the enemies on the screen were wiped out.

What had previously required tremendous control was now just a single hit.

“Ugh!”

“Hehe!”

Kwon Arin stepped aside, and the kids joyfully controlled their characters, laughing.

In the midst of becoming a terrifying slaughterer, they spotted a guild member who had brought despair to us.

Gulp—

After Levinas swallowed hard, the sound of him pressing the laptop button was heard.

Thud—!

Just by using one skill, the opponent’s health dropped to one-tenth.

-?? What is this?

The opponent looked shocked by the tremendous damage.

I was also taken aback watching this unfold.

“That person invested fifty billion; how can we win? Could it be…?”

“I also spent money.”

“That’s not cash; it’s in-game money.”

“Huh?”

This can’t be.

I thought he was incredibly wealthy, but he was actually rich in in-game money.

By the way, how much is fifty billion in cash?

It must be around a million won to brag about it, right?

‘I said I might win with ten billion because my control is good.’

So, it was two hundred thousand won.

Two hundred thousand won is a lot, but it wasn’t an overwhelmingly despair-inducing amount.

In a state of dejection, my eyebrows involuntarily furrowed.

I asked the kids who were playing the game for their understanding and typed in the chat.

–
We spent money too! Bring it on!!!!

–
How much did you spend?

I didn’t answer the question.

I didn’t even know exactly how much I had spent.

I just continued to fight against everyone who charged at us.

Of course, since we were gentlemen, we spared those who surrendered or fled.

**

“Uhahaha.”

“Ahem!”

We achieved an overwhelming victory and were able to erase the disappointment of our recent defeat.

We were so delighted that we even showed a bit of arrogance.

“Hey, everyone, it’s time for the Animal King special.”

Bom approached us, excitedly speaking.

At the mention of the re-broadcast of Animal King, Levinas perked up!

“Whoa! I almost forgot!”

“Right?”

You can’t miss the Animal King special.

We said our goodbyes to the Ggaemmi Guild members and rushed home.

Fortunately, we managed to arrive just in time for the Animal King special.

“Wanga, they say past animal heroes will appear today…!”

“Wow, it’s the past episode?”

I felt intrigued as I watched Animal King.

The past heroes discussed how to reach the villain’s castle, where the legs had been severed.

–
How about magic?

–
Unfortunately, the use of magic is restricted.

–
Then…

Since magic was not an option, the animal heroes chose a physical method.

They decided to fly using a catapult.

Boom—!

– Aaaah!

“Huh!”

“Wow…”

The heroes’ screams mixed with the children’s awe.

Thinking of flying using a catapult, the past animal heroes were as creative as our kids.

“Hanuni ikgu?”

Gaeul tugged at Haneul’s sleeve, pointing at the television.

She was asking if it was possible to actually make a catapult that could launch a person.

“Um… it can be made… the structure of a catapult isn’t that complicated…”

“Gu-ae?!”

Gaeul’s tail wagged excitedly.

It conveyed her desire to actually try it out.

That kind of catapult would be dangerous to ride, though.

As if sensing my worries, Haneul cautiously spoke up.

“Then, shall we make it in a way that’s not dangerous…?”

“Ugh…!”

At Gaeul’s positive signal, Haneul nodded.

As soon as the Animal King animation ended, Haneul moved to the guild to make the catapult.

‘There are similar amusement rides, but…’

Haneul’s catapult construction didn’t take long.

Thanks to the materials needed and the structure of the catapult being simpler than expected.

The skilled blacksmiths also helped out.

“Is this a chair?”

“Yes, would you like to sit here…?”

“······.”

Once the catapult was completed, Gaeul couldn’t get close.

She only showed a frightened expression, hiding behind me.

Indeed, a human catapult was scary.

“Gaeul, can’t you ride it?”

“Ugh…”

Gaeul hesitated, but something seemed to change in her heart, and she furrowed her brows fiercely.

Had she erased her inner fear?

The way she walked confidently was somehow cool.

“Gaeul, do you want to try?”

“Cold…!”

Tap tap—

Gaeul poked the catapult with her finger and then sat on the catapult seat.

The kids and I watched from a distance with tense faces.

“Then I’ll do it…?”

“Ugh…!”

Haneul began to operate the catapult.

The destination was the pond in the park.

Rumble rumble—

With the characteristic mechanical sound of the catapult, Gaeul began to show signs of nervousness again.

“Gaeuri annyan…”

Just as Gaeul shook her head, saying she wouldn’t do it, the catapult shot up, launching Gaeul into the air.

“······!”

I could see Gaeul with a serene expression, closing her eyes in a world that seemed to flow slowly.

It looked as if she had given up on everything.

I thought she would scream, but instead, she was flying like a flying duck.

It was a response that exceeded my expectations.

A word from the author (Author’s note)

Thank you so much for reading today, PIA1747014585384!

Thanks for the comments and recommendations! They always give me strength…!

It was really fast…!

The game was inspired by Division 1…!

There’s a dark zone in Division, and I remember getting wiped out by one player while attacking passing users with friends…!

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Thank you for the 50 coins, Changlikes!