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What would happen if I died here?

Would I return to my original world?

Or would it just be a meaningless death?

Unfortunately, it didn’t satisfy that curiosity.

Because I woke up perfectly fine.

No, actually, I should take back the “perfectly fine” part.

My whole body is aching with muscle pain.

The potions in all the media I’ve seen are all-powerful, and healers are gods, so even at low health they eat and move around just fine.

I guess games are games and reality is reality.

The wounds seem to have healed. But this awful muscle pain welcomes me.

It feels like someone who has never exercised climbs Mount Halla, comes down, and then ruins their Jeju Island trip the next day because they’re so sore.

For the record, the example is me.

After wasting two out of four days, I vowed never to do anything so foolish again.

“You’re awake?”

A woman looking down at me.

Navy blue bobbed hair and a cold impression.

The feeling I get is that she’s the type who would be perfect for an office job.

“I told you not to go into the dungeon that day.”

Her tone is cold, but there’s a slight quiver, about 10%, mixed in.

Do I know her?

Maybe she’s connected to the blue sun drawn on the scarf.

Assuming that’s the case, what should I do?

I can’t reveal that I’ve been possessed.

There aren’t many options for me, who knows nothing about this world yet.

But my quickly spinning mind instantly came up with an excuse.

First, with a dumbfounded expression.

“Who are you?”

“……What? It’s me, Rain! Don’t you remember?”

“Ra, in? Uh…?”

I grabbed my head.

“I, I don’t remember.”

“……Just a moment.”

Rain hurriedly went outside and shouted.

“Healer-nim!! No, High Priest-nim!!!”

Did I succeed in deceiving her for now?

…Did I act well?

*

“It happens sometimes, losing memories after a major injury.”

“Will his memories come back?”

“That, I don’t know. It depends on the person.”

“Yes, thank you. Please go in.”

After sending the healer away, Rain sat on the chair next to the bed.

Then, she placed a small scarf in front of me.

A scarf with a blue sun drawn on it.

“Does seeing this bring back any memories?”

“……No.”

“I see. I’ll explain.”

Rain somehow calmed her overflowing emotions and began to speak.

My body’s name is Ivan.

Three months ago, he came to the dungeon city and joined the Blue Sun Clan.

The Blue Sun Clan is a new clan that was formed six months ago, and they operate on the 1st and 2nd floors of the dungeon.

But this time, they were annihilated.

Except for one person.

Since all the clan members are dead, I am now the clan leader, and the clan’s shared assets have been transferred to my ownership for now.

“Well, it’s a small clan so there aren’t many assets left, but there’s still the clan building, so you can stay there for now.”

Rain’s eyes drift into the air.

The anguish felt in her trembling fingertips seems uneasy.

“……However, whether to continue the clan as it is or not is up to you……, you to decide.”

“……Yes.”

Rain left.

A somehow desolate gait.

What is her relationship with the Blue Sun Clan?

‘……That can be found out slowly.’

Finally, I’m alone.

『Check card rewards,』

I should choose the reward in front of me first.

“The card rewards didn’t seem to be visible.”

Whether it’s the status window or the reward cards, they don’t seem to be visible to others.

However, seeing that the deck on my wrist has been unlocked and is on the table next to me, the deck seems to be visible.

Swish.

I equipped the deck on the table onto my left wrist.

Then, the card rewards, which were face down, turned face up.

[Rage(1) – Rare] [Perfect Strike(3) – Rare] [Freeze(2) – Rare]

The color of the cards is yellow.

It’s the first time I’ve gotten a rare card.

But just looking at the names, I don’t know what the effects are.

Can’t you just tell me the effects?

“…The world isn’t likely to be that kind to me.”

First, there are some things I need to check before choosing.

I’ve only used cards during battles so far.

Can I use them in non-combat situations?

I drew 5 cards from the deck.

Then, 3 red lights came on.

It seems to be working properly for now.

I tried to draw the next card, but it was as if something was blocking me, and the card wouldn’t come out.

『57 until next draw……』

The 1-minute timer is also running normally.

[Strike] [Shield] [Shield] [Shield] [Shield]

“No, why is my hand like this?”

The deck only has 4 shields, and I drew all 4 of them.

Well, I can’t test with attack cards for now anyway.

I used one shield.

My vision becomes slightly opaque.

The shield was properly applied.

‘If I can use it in everyday life. It’s like I’ve really become a mage.’

Then, I should choose a card that is not only for combat but also has good versatility.

The card I chose was [Freeze].

As soon as I chose the card, it went back into the deck.

I drew 5 cards again.

[Freeze] [Wind Blade] [Shield] [Strike] [Strike]

Seeing that it was drawn right away, is the cooldown reset after getting a card reward?

I’ll have to use it more to find out the detailed mechanics of the power.

I used Freeze on the water cup next to me.

Swishhhhh.

I wonder if I can control the power?

“……Success.”

Iced water with floating ice.

“I thought I was going to die because there was only lukewarm water in this world.”

Gulp gulp.

“Haa…….”

It was the first time I felt satisfied since coming to this other world.

*

Two days later, I arrived at the clan building with Rain’s guidance.

The clan bought an entire small, dilapidated inn.

The original owner of my body, Ivan, lived in the clan building.

I don’t have a house, so I’ll have to live here for a while, right?

Clank.

When I opened the door, there was a small inn-sized room.

The room wasn’t tidy, as if I had left in a hurry.

When I opened the back door and went out, there was also a small yard.

It seems that I trained hard here, as there are cut marks from swords everywhere, and there is also a broken training dummy.

“………”

I don’t feel anything.

But Rain was looking at me as if expecting something.

“Well, does anything come to mind?”

“No.”

“Yes………”

Rain looked disappointed.

Her eyes looked around, and then she went outside.

“It’s not something an outsider should interfere with. Then, I’ll be going now. If you want to find me, come to the guild branch nearby.”

“Thank you for your trouble.”

Thud.

After Rain left, I looked around the building in detail.

Then, I found a photo.

How could there be a photo in the Middle Ages?

‘I guess they made it with magic.’

I skipped over the unimportant parts and looked at the photo.

A photo of all the clan members together. There was me, Ivan, too.

But what stood out the most were the two men in the center and Rain in between them.

Her bright smile.

“…I’m sure the clan leader and vice-clan leader were Rain’s childhood friends.”

It’s been a year since the three of them came to the dungeon city from the countryside.

Moreover, even until a month ago, Rain belonged to the Blue Sun Clan.

I don’t know how she got employed by the guild.

She came to my sickbed every day for two days and told me all sorts of stories, but I couldn’t find out much about her.

‘She only talked about the Blue Sun Clan.’

I could guess how important this clan was to her.

“I should return this.”

I put the photo in my pocket.

*

After looking around the house, organizing things, and cleaning, it was already dark.

The only downside is that the recovery center in the guild had magic-powered lights.

I have to use candles or torches here?

Still, good thing I didn’t have to suffer because I didn’t have a house as soon as I came.

I don’t know.

Then I saw the flag with the Blue Sun emblem drawn on it.

Those who gave everything and left as soon as I came to this other world.

They are trees that give generously.

I have gratitude, but I feel strange.

We shouldn’t be related at all.

“At least I should continue this clan as a human being.”

…Actually, I don’t know.

Should I sleep on it first?

Thump thump thump!!!

Suddenly someone is knocking on the door.

Is there someone who would come here?

I was wondering if I should open the door.

Thump thump thump!!!!

Something is wrong.

I can feel hostility from the knocking.

Blue Sun Clan.

Perhaps they have made a lot of enemies here and there…….

『A sense of killing intent has been detected. Drawing 5 cards.』

[Fireball] [Freeze] [Shield] [Strike] [Charge]

I used Freeze to freeze the door.

Solid solid.

I controlled the power when putting ice in the water, but.

When I opened the power to the maximum, the door as well as the surrounding area was completely frozen.

Is this the power of a rare card?

Thump thump thump!!

“What? The door is frozen?”

“Did the Blue Sun have a mage?”

“Hey, you idiot. Do you think that makes sense? Do you think the guys roaming the 1st floor have a mage?”

“That’s right! And there’s no Rain!”

“F, first of all, let’s go in somewhere else!”

They are definitely hostile just from their voices.

Well, I received a lot from Blue Sun, but I didn’t know I would also receive enemies.

Suddenly, I want to abandon the clan.

“…….”

First, I threw Charge.

I already checked that the effect of Charge is applied until the next turn.

『40 until next draw…, 39…,』

Clang!!!

Someone broke the window and came in.

Men following after them.

They are holding clubs and various blunt weapons.

And one is holding a knife.

What I can infer from that is.

At least there is no one with outstanding abilities.

“Hey, what’s your name?”

“Boss, it’s a guy named Ivan. The maknae of the Blue Sun Clan.”

“Ah! That guy who always wears a hoodie and is quiet?”

Soon, the one called the boss held a knife to me and said.

“Is it true that only Ivan returned alone? If it were me, I would have just died with them. Didn’t you even think about the guys who would come looking for you?”

“What do you want from me?”

“Haha, Ivan. Usually, you don’t say a word, but when you’re about to die, you open your mouth!”

『10 until next draw…, 9…,』

“Just one word, I’ve lost my memory.”

“? So what, are you asking for forgiveness? I’ll forgive you if you crawl under my feet. Of course, you don’t know if a knife will be stabbed in your back while crawling!”

『3 until next draw…, 2…,』

“Thank you.”

“……?”

“For talking too much.”

『It’s your turn. Draw 5 cards.』

[Strike] [Whirlwind] [Shield] [Wind Blade] [Electrocute]

I used Electrocute.

Zzzzzzz!!!

“Wait!!”

The leader rolled to the side when he saw the electricity covering my body.

But the lightning bolt that had already flown shocked all the surrounding thugs.

Unfortunately, the leader avoided the Electrocution by dodging to the side.

“What, Ivan. Were you a mage? I didn’t hear about that?”

Indeed, the boss is the boss.

But I saved one energy in anticipation of this.

First, I’ll restrain them with Wind Blade…….

“I’M SORRY!!!!!”

Thump!!!

The leader slammed his head into the floor.

I lost my words watching his perfect pose of apology.

Well, I don’t care.

Whether that’s sincere or not anyway, it’s an advantage for me to buy time until the next draw.

After putting up a shield.

I looked down at the leader with Wind Blade prepared at any time.

“Y, you said you lost your memories!!! I will explain the relationship between the Blue Sun Clan and the underworld well!!”

As soon as I showed them that I was using magic in real time, his attitude completely changed.

Is it possible that mages are quite rare in this other world?

Or are these guys just complete rookies who don’t even know how to fight?

“We’re just doing what we’re told!!!! Please understand that we never intended to offend the mage-nim!!”

“……What’s your name?”

“I don’t have a name. But everyone calls me Gabjjuk.”

“Okay, Gabjjuk. I need to know why you’re targeting me.”

“Yes!!”

*

Outside the Blue Sun’s clan building, the atmosphere was different from the day.

I thought there wouldn’t be anyone because it’s in a secluded place, but I was mistaken.

This is a slum.

People staggering and emitting strange smoke.

Women looking for customers with their cleavage exposed.

Blood and flesh scattered on the street, as if there was a fight.

But even in a place like this, there are rules.

Usually, those rules are directly related to the logic of power.

I wonder if it’s okay to have such an illegal atmosphere so blatantly.

But there are still many things I don’t know in this vast dungeon city.

First, I need to accept it rather than question it.

“……Do you know why Blue Sun came here?”

“The house prices in District 11 are cheap. New clans often come in, and human trash like us can avoid the cold wind.”

“District 11……”

The name of the place where I live now is District 11.

Remembered.

“District 11 feels like this everywhere except around the Magic Tower. All kinds of people from the dungeon city gather. The Magic Tower guys who are supposed to manage it don’t care.”

“Then why are you hostile to the Blue Sun Clan?”

“That’s…….”

Then, as if to answer instead, someone else appeared from somewhere else.

“Because they’re weak and unnecessarily righteous.”

A man with gray hair, a monocle, and an ominous smile.

A feature is that he has narrow eyes, typical of villains.

“You lost your memories? Ivan.”

“Who are you?”

“Jeda.”

As soon as I heard the name Jeda, Gabjjuk suddenly slammed his head.

“J, Jeda-nim?!!! To what a great honor to visit here!!”

Ting.

Jeda flicked a gold coin with his hand.

The gold coin fell in front of Gabjjuk’s head.

“Good work, Gabjjuk.”

“Yes!! I am deeply grateful!!!”

Gabjjuk picked up a gold coin and quickly ran away.

I was speechless at his ugly appearance.

But Jeda’s reaction was different.

“Even though he looks like that, he’s a nice friend. He knows his place. He barks if he’s told to bark, and kills if he’s told to kill.”

“…………”

“If you’re weak, you have to do that. Isn’t the survivor always the strongest?”

Jeda took out a dagger and started spinning it around.

I couldn’t take my eyes off the dazzling movement, as if an excellent assassin was wielding a dagger for fun.

What if that flew at me…….

“You said you lost your memories?”

“Yeah.”

The dagger spun a few times in the sky and returned to Jeda’s hand.

“I can’t believe you lost your memories. It’s also suspicious that you suddenly became a mage.”

“What kind of person was I originally?”

“I don’t know, you always wore a hoodie and a mask. But as far as I know, you were a swordsman who fought with a sword and shield.”

Jeda threw the dagger at the wall.

The dagger pierced accurately into the stone wall.

It pierced so neatly that anyone looking at it would believe that it was wood, not stone.

“Hmm…….”

Seeing that, the pair of red eyes that were visible through Jeda’s slightly exclaiming narrow eyes were fixed on me, and his smile disappeared.

“Ivan, who are you?”

“……Ivan.”

“Well, I don’t care. Is there anyone in the dungeon city without a story?”

Jeda smiled again and went into the corner of the alley.

Drag drag drag.

A homeless man was dragged out from inside.

Jeda dragged out his scruffy hair, put a dagger to his neck, and looked up at me.

“What do you think of me?”

What is his intention in doing this?

I don’t know Jeda’s motives.

Is it just because he’s crazy?

Stab!!! Stab, shwaaaat!!

Before I could answer, Jeda’s dagger moved.

He stabs the homeless man’s neck, stabs his cheeks, and hacks him to pieces.

I frowned slightly without realizing it at the sight of blood splattering around.

“What are you doing?! Hurry up and stop me?!”

It’s confusing.

Why is he going so far?

Let’s think.

The saying that the Blue Sun is just unnecessarily righteous.

The Blue Sun Clan came here to save on housing costs.

Would the Blue Sun Clan have overlooked what they had seen while passing by, such as drugs, murder, and human trafficking?

Not at all.

They must not have passed it over and caused a mess.

The slums have the rules of the slums.

I wouldn’t know if they were strong, but they got angry because the clan roaming the 1st and 2nd floors was acting up.

But they are hesitant to openly eliminate those in the sunny places.

Besides, there was also Rain, who became a receptionist at the guild.

So how will they solve it?

The best conclusion is to deal with it in the dungeon.

Rain said it was strange that there was a goblin hero on the 1st floor.

Whether these guys did it, or they instigated someone else.

Are these the people who annihilated the Blue Sun Clan?

“…….”

But I wouldn’t be able to say these words.

Now, what I have to say is that I am a person who knows my place.

“He’s not related to me.”

Jeda’s red eyes sparkle.

“Ah, I originally intended to leave you alone because you were shady.”

Jeda suddenly became serious.

“I got caught?”

“What did you get caught doing?”

“I have the power to roughly read people’s thoughts.”

“…You have something like that?”

“I think it would be a big problem if I left you alive.”

『A sense of killing intent has been detected. Drawing 5 cards.』

[Shield] [Freeze] [Strike] [Wind Blade] [Strike]

Shwaaat!!

As soon as I saw the status window, I turned my body, but the dagger grazed my left arm.

I could have avoided it if I had used the shield right away.

But I didn’t use it.

Give skin for bone.

Because I used the [Freeze] card right away.

“What?!”

The cold air flew towards Jeda.

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『Deck List』

[Strike] [Strike] [Strike] [Strike] [Strike]

[Shield] [Shield] [Shield] [Shield]

[Charge] [Wind Blade] [Electrocute] [Fireball]

[Whirlwind(New)] [Freeze(New)]

8 Attack Cards

7 Skill Cards

0 Power Cards

0 Curse Cards

Total of 15 cards.

*

“…Is this right?”

Rain was walking through the dark slums with packed food.

It is an incomprehensible act for a woman to walk around alone late at night.

But she can.

Because she is wearing the guild guide’s uniform. No one in this dungeon city would have the guts to touch her.

Her destination is the Blue Sun Clan’s building.

A clan created by her two childhood friends and her by their own power.

Rain alone was lucky enough to be selected as a guide for the guild and left, so she was not able to stay with them until the end, but she is like a permanent number for the clan.

It was routine for her to pack food and come to the clan building to play after work.

“If I had known this would happen, I would have been with them longer.”

She knows it’s already too late to regret it.

But one person still remains.

He was not a close friend.

“He is sure to regain his memories when he sees this!”

Fried chicken that she bought with the first salary she received after becoming a guide.

It’s the food Ivan liked.

I thought he was a strange person because he always wore a hoodie and never said a word.

But I was surprised that he ate so well.

It was just that he was a shy person, and after talking to him, he was quite good at talking.

Rain smiles, recalling these and other memories.

She enters the slums and heads to the Blue Sun Clan building.

Thud thud.

Thud.

Her steps stopped.

“……Huh?”

Woooooosh!!!

The clan building was on fire.

Her burning memories.

Thud.

A small piece of fried chicken falls to the ground.

Soon, a disgusting rat roaming the city eats it.

Even her remaining hope.