episode_0029

Rubber-hose cryptanalysis.

It is one of the ways to steal passwords from security administrators, and is a powerful and professional technique.

What it is is a method of kidnapping the other person, squeezing them, or torturing them to find out what the password is. It is actually an established concept.

He has clearly proven the effectiveness of rubber hose cryptography by defeating villains through his activities as a leader.

Kim Dal-bi could not be an exception. If they want to keep their mouths shut, the only way to do so is to use force to force them to reveal their secrets.

Of course, having such thoughts against a strong man close to the 7th rank was similar to David in the Bible saying he would use violence against Goliath. Yes. It’s a funny situation just to look at.

Therefore, just as David defeated Goliath with a sling, those who were weaker than their opponents had no choice but to outmaneuver them.

This was the moment when Dalby let down his guard.

Swoosh!

The moment when the three-stage baton, engulfed in electricity, roared and headed towards Dalbi’s neck, was moving slowly, as if it were a slow-motion video.

‘I don’t know what secret you have.’

Thought.

Are you holding a secret so important that it will kill you just to hear about it?

Even after giving such a big hint, did I seem like a great person who would just sit there without thinking?

Even though Dalby said he harbored such a secret, he always showed affection for me.

He was not proud of his own achievements.

So it was obvious.

Dalbi’s current appearance was probably the result of something that came about regardless of her will.

‘I don’t know the exact reason why you said you like my innocence, but I think I can get the hang of it.’

The silhouette of the truth seemed to be vaguely visible.

There are some things that not even Dalby can do anything about.

He is the one who drove Dalbi like this.

Even when Dalby was with me.

Even now.

‘So what?’

I’m not a mind reader, and I don’t have any superpowers to read minds.

This means that no matter what Dalbi has been holding on to and suffering from, you won’t know unless you tell him.

Even if the secret is revealed and I suffer terrible harm and Dalby suffers from guilt.

If I didn’t say anything, Dalby would end up in the position of being my enemy.

Then I have only one option.

There is no choice but to catch Dalbi and interrogate him for secrets.

Will I die if I hear the secret?

I won’t die.

Rather, it would resolve any threat.

That’s why I became the leader of Academy City.

Crazy!!!

Dismissal!!!

The black three-stage baton split the thoughts for a split second and reached the enemy, causing two thunderclaps.

It was the sound of powerful shock waves of electricity hitting Dalby in succession.

If it were an ordinary villain, this would have been the end of it.

“… … .”

Soon, the result I had anticipated was presented to me.

The lightning subsides.

I saw Dalbi holding on to a black three-stage baton with his flame-covered hands.

My attack, which was meant to catch the enemy off guard, was blocked in vain.

This was because Dalbi used his magic power at an unbelievable speed and neatly, greatly strengthening his body and even covering his hands with dense fire magic power.

her. A burst of laughter came out.

‘but… , this would be natural.’

After Goliath, the opponent that felt like a distant task was Dalby.

If I had suffered this much, I would have been disappointed.

Even if they continued their attack with Byeokchukbong again, it was clear what the outcome would be. It will be nothing more than a banquet.

That’s better.

“… Just say it, idiot.”

It would have been better to be honest and tell the truth.

Dalby expressed embarrassment at the sudden swearing.

“If you don’t tell me, I won’t know anything. She does all kinds of things, doesn’t ask for any help until the situation gets worse, and acts ambiguously as if she were some kind of pitiful heroine.”

There was a little emotion in the voice.

I couldn’t control myself.

Because it was frustrating.

Either leave completely or stick with me.

He acted vaguely and said, ‘I won’t give you the answer you want…’ ‘All I see is a clumsy attitude.

There’s nothing I can do.

“I’m sorry. I have to go now… .”

“I.”

It would be okay to show a little sincerity now.

I felt like I would later regret it and say, ‘Why did I say that?’, but I thought I would regret it even if I didn’t do it now.

In the end, I expressed my honest feelings out loud.

“I missed you. Sincerely.”

Dalbi’s head is shaking.

Her hair rose as if it had been hit by static electricity, and she clearly expressed surprise.

Dalbi’s eyes were trembling like candles swaying in the wind.

“So just say it. I don’t want to move on without knowing anything. Because I’m not going to die anyway.”

I was going to survive by using my game knowledge or whatever. If I had planned to do it roughly, I wouldn’t have even become a leading manager in the first place.

“That… , You say embarrassing things so casually?”

Dalby stammered, avoiding my eyes. It seemed like he never expected the words he wanted to see to come out of my mouth.

I tried to suppress my emotions and kept my mouth shut.

Dalby thought for a moment.

Soon, her eyes captured my face, showing determination. Have I finally thought of saying it properly?

It was a time when dark clouds that were slowly ‘rumbling’ and making thunderous noises were filling the sky. It rained continuously.

“… It’s shameless, but can I ask you one favor?”

Dalby’s voice soaked in the rainwater. I nodded.

“Let’s just run away together… .”

It was then.

Thunderclouds began pouring down showers. At the same time, Dalbi’s eyes widened as heavy magical energy covered his skin.

A sudden storm.

If it were said that all of this was a phenomenon caused by someone’s magic, no one would believe it.

“… I don’t have time to talk more.”

Whick!

“Pfft!”

Perhaps realizing the seriousness of the situation, Dalbi pushed me away with his triple pole and fell backwards.

“How are you, woo… .”

When Dalby was about to say goodbye for the last time.

Crumbling!!

A fierce roar rang out and blue lightning split the air.

A ray of lightning landed behind Dalbi.

There was a woman who had fallen from lightning.

* * *

Due to the lightning strike, the drones that were supposedly floating in the sky all broke down and fell to the ground. Pakak! The drones broke apart and fragments flew.

The thunderclouds that covered the sky above New Yongsan Street, and the storm that hit the ground, were serving as their host to a woman who had arrived behind Dalby.

Asung High School’s greatest strength.

It was five hundred books.

There is no different reason why she is called a genius in Neo Seoul. Because it has such power that it cannot help but be given that nickname.

Enormous magical power, excellent magical precision, and powerful special abilities.

Unique ability ‘Cloud Master’.

Under the thundercloud created by White Paper, her magical power is amplified several times.

Kwarung!

Cheaeng!!

A flash.

When a swift sword strike was struck like a lightning strike, Kim Dal-bi quickly adjusted his posture and raised his sword to block.

A clear friction sound was heard along with the sound of a wall being struck, and waves of magical power spread out, distorting the ground and walls.

“Five hundred papers… .”

Dalbi’s eyes narrowed.

“Hello.”

The person who struck down the sword, White Paper, spoke in an understated tone.

“You touched the manager… , how dare you.”

Sreung!

A colorful magical power mixed with blue and purple flowed through the sword body. One after another, without any sound, several straight sword paths were engraved in Dalbi’s vision at once.

A unique ability.

Magic ceremony type 1, ‘butterfly dance’.

White Paper’s magic attribute was originally a water element, but thanks to its unique ability to manipulate clouds, it could also be applied to thunderbolt.

A technique that uses the Unsa’s ability to create several lightning bolts. White Paper applied this to swordsmanship and reborn it as a new technique. So it was named the Butterfly Dance.

A beautiful sword strike filled with lightning split the air with no place to avoid. If it touches it, Dalbi’s body, strengthened by magical power, will be cut into pieces like pieces of paper.

Dalbi concentrated and swung the sword engulfed in flame magic without stopping.

‘Chak, clap, clap, clap’, the metallic sound of swords clashing multiple times and an explosion rang out simultaneously. However, Dalby was unable to block all the attacks and suffered deep cuts on his cheek and arm.

Soon Ahn Woo-jin also tried to join.

[Gwaaagh!]

Before I knew it, the goblin came out and aimed at Woojin’s back.

“!”

Whick! Woojin dodged the goblin’s bat attack. Even if it had been hit, it was not with enough force to threaten one’s life. If compared to a gun, it is nothing more than a threatening shot. It was definitely Dalbi’s intention.

Woojin turned his body back. The number of goblins that had increased to five was targeting him.

Woojin had no choice but to deal with them.

Dalby and White Paper clashed their swords without stopping, causing repeated explosions due to the clash of lightning and flame magic.

Newly appeared goblins also rushed to the White Paper side. However, before the goblins could reach her, their heads were blown off or their bodies were split in half, turning into smoke that seeped into the rainwater.

I was helpless as I was attacked by White Paper, which was as fast as a flash. At first glance, it looked like a protective shield made of blades was protecting the white paper.

The white paper was swimming alone in the seemingly slow passage of time, continuously drawing precise and fast trajectories with its sharp blade.

“Tch!”

Dalby, who barely managed to distance himself from Baek Seo, kicked off the wall and quickly climbed to the roof of the building.

At the same time, a lot of smoke rose in the air and a group of goblins were summoned. They all went down on Baekseo holding iron bats, swords, and spears.

Grumble! Dalby began spreading flames from the roof of the building. The intention was to do something.

chuck. White Paper extended his sword to the side and bent his knees.

In an instant, her image remained in that position like an afterimage and was washed away by rainwater.

In just a moment, the magic power of the white paper formed a path in the air. It swells without a sound, but as calmly as a wave.

The flow of magical power was penetrating the falling group of goblins.

Soon the light spreads out.

Sreung.

The sharp sound of the sword made by the sword rang quietly.

Right after.

Slurp, flop!

The bodies of the falling goblins were cut in half and fell to the ground, hanging down.

Baekseo’s new type had already reached the top of the building using Geomro as its tail.

A unique ability.

Magic formula type 2, ‘butterfly effect’.

Under the thundercloud created by White Paper, it doesn’t have much meaning unless the enemy is strong enough. It’s just that the cut ends up meeting its end.

If Dalbi summons a high-level goblin or demonstrates the power of a goblin himself, the tide will turn.

For some reason, Dalby was not using his full power.

‘Now, we have to subdue it somehow.’

Woojin thought. We need to push Dalbi out of here.

“Phew… !”

Woojin had defeated the goblins that were attacking him.

He planned to quickly climb to the top of the building and attack Dalby with Baek Seo.

“… … !”

At that time, the white paper that was still floating in the air looked surprised.

On the rooftop of the building. Dalbi was gradually being engulfed in flames.

Once again, White Paper’s sword strike spread quickly, drawing a beam of light in the air.

Hwareuk.

The sword simply cut the flame in half.

Soon the fire was extinguished by the rain, and only the white paper was left alone on the roof of the building.

‘He ran away.’

Baek Seo and Woo Jin on the ground guessed the situation.

Dalbi ran away.

Even in the game, Dalby would spread flames and teleport away when he didn’t have to give his all.

The solution is to not give Dalby a chance to teleport.

The only way to push Dalbi is when she fights with all her might.

“Chit.”

Woojin clicked his tongue.

Since it was a skill used in critical moments, the magic power consumption would have been enormous. Considering that it is a skill with such strict conditions that it cannot be activated when fighting with all your might.

‘They may still be on the streets.’

I didn’t want to let it go like this.

Even if I end up missing it, I have to somehow dig up important information… .

[Ah, Woojin… .]

A loud voice penetrated the rainwater and reached Woojin’s ears. The voice was strained, as if there was phlegm.

Woojin looked towards the source of the voice. There was a goblin who had been cut by White Paper, leaving only his upper body.

“?”

All the other goblins turned into smoke and disappeared. For some reason, the goblin remained intact.

Woojin walked closer and looked down at the goblin. The goblin squeezed out his voice with all his remaining strength.

[This is what the owner wants me to tell you… . Thanks to that woman, I lost my ability to hear for a while… .]

If you are the owner of a goblin, you are probably talking about Dalbi.

Woojin understood that ‘that woman’ meant the white paper.

Anyway, what does listening ear mean?

Suddenly, something came into Woojin’s field of vision.

‘… drone?’

Drones crashed to the ground with the appearance of the white paper.

I couldn’t see anything else that was appropriate.

The goblin vomited blood and let out a voice with difficulty.

[The owner has a plan… . When the plan goes well, I’ll tell you everything… . He asked me to tell you… .]

“What kind of bullshit is that… .”

Woojin could no longer speak.

Both eyes gradually opened wide.

Suddenly, a possibility popped into my head.

“… … ?”

What is Dalby’s secret?

Why can’t Dalbi reveal the secret?

Thanks to the goblin’s message, Woojin was able to guess.

[then… .]

Slur.

The goblin squeezed out a final greeting and disappeared in a puff of smoke.