episode_0764

The most important thing when fighting is not to show your true colors from the beginning.

If a nickname you see for the first time on a bulletin board suddenly brings up a sensitive topic, even the person on the receiving end will know that it is a mess.

Even anonymous bulletin boards are like that, so it goes without saying that it would be the same in reality.

Besides, the people here are people who have been around the political scene long enough.

How could you not notice someone who is intentionally trying to cause trouble?

So, at first, you have to make the other person feel good.

This guy is trustworthy.

At least what this guy is saying isn’t nonsense.

Only when this kind of awareness arises can we properly fight the war.

But gaining trust is not that easy.

How many times have people who play in politics seen leopards trying to stick to them?

Just by looking at them, you can tell whether or not they have selfish motives.

So I’m going to give you the truth that you can’t help but believe.

After gaining their trust, they sneakily push in the gunpowder.

Hehehe. Just imagining it makes me happy.

After all, Buntang is the best.

Do you know the saying, ‘Like parents, like child?’

‘Unfortunately, it’s true. Mama is a worse person than me.’

‘You just found out now?’

“What are you up to?”

Arthur was looking at me with a subtle look in his eyes, perhaps because he thought my smile was suspicious.

“Do I look like someone who would dress up?”

“You’re asking the obvious.”

“I guess my trust level is quite low.”

“I know you won’t cross the line. I just think it’ll be hard for me to be next to you.”

“That’s the prince’s fate. Don’t you like it?”

“Would you like it?”

“Yes! Of course! Isn’t it every man’s dream to be the footsitter of a cute and pretty girl like me?”

“If there are people who dream of that, I hope they commit suicide as soon as possible.”

“Me too!”

Specifically, I hope that people like foolish foxes and perverts die as soon as possible.

With all that authority and power, why can’t you live like that?

I wish they could just hold their breath for an hour or so, because the air they’re breathing is a waste. Please.

“You’re having a bloody conversation.”

The gentleman, whose height I had to look up at for a long time, was wearing a white suit.

It was an outfit that didn’t seem appropriate for a village close to the countryside, but strangely enough, it didn’t feel burdensome.

“Is this your first time here?”

“Yes, sir. ”

“Me too.”

“Hello, you two. My name is Roman, one of the residents here.”

“Residents?”

I muttered, concerned about the words the white gentleman had uttered, and immediately received an answer.

“This means that it would not be strange to call someone a resident.”

Is this the person for whom this town has become his life?

“Looks like it’s fun here.”

“Yes?”

“Yes?”

“…Ah. Sorry. This is the first time someone has said this to me.”

“Ahhhh.”

Usually, it won’t get a good response.

Even in modern times, when there are many people who have dedicated their lives to subculture, the perspective has become subtle.

But I’m a human who dedicated my life to Soul Academy and ended up actually entering the academy.

If I don’t understand this person, who will?

“It’s okay as long as you enjoy it without harming others.”

“Haha. It does cause a little bit of damage.”

“A little bit is okay. Everyone lives like that.”

There is no such thing as a life lived without harming others.

Even Mama, the new god of this world, goes around causing trouble here and there, so what if ordinary people cause trouble too?

“Oh. Is that so?”

“Yes, that’s good. We’re new here so we don’t know anything. Could you please give us some guidance?”

“I will be happy to do so, Young-ae. But before that, there is one thing I need you to do. Please give me a pseudonym to use here.”

“Why?”

“As you can see, we are all wearing masks. Without pseudonyms, it is difficult to tell us apart.”

I recalled the nickname I used in the community and shook my head urgently.

Even though we live in a world where people are anonymous, I don’t want to write something like that. It’s a matter of my dignity.

“Is it okay if there are duplicates?”

“That’s what I’m here to tell you. I know the names of all the people here.”

“That’s amazing.”

The name is.

What should I do with it?

No matter what game you play, deciding on a name is the hardest part!

If I name it too cool, it’ll sound like I’m in the second year of middle school! But if I try to get into comedy, it won’t be easy either!

What annoys me the most is that after much thought, the name I came up with was neither here nor there!

“How long are you going to worry about this?”

I slowly turned my head to Arthur’s question.

“Have you decided already?”

“I’ll do it with buttons.”

“This isn’t funny. It’s really like Brent.”

“What’s the point of using a pseudonym in real life because it’s fun?”

“Haa. I see. Since you’re urging me like this, I guess I’ll have to use the boring name Rune too.”

nice!

Thanks to Arthur who gave me the first chance, I can now eat raw fish!

Thank you! Arthur! I don’t know when you’re fighting, but in normal times, there’s no tank like you!

“Okay, then, Mr. Bton. Mr. Rune. Please follow me.”

As I followed Roman to the center of town, I felt the gazes of others.

It was different than usual. Their eyes were filled with pure curiosity toward the new person.

“You must have heard the rules from the secret god, so I will give you a general explanation.”

This village, shrouded in secrecy, looks like an ordinary rural village on the outside, but inside, everything is prepared.

A place to drink. A place to have a quiet conversation. A place to dance. A place to have a good time on your own.

It seems that the participants of the social gathering can do whatever they want here.

It’s also nice to drink alone and take your time looking around.

I don’t mind dancing all day like a crazy person.

It’s okay to go around talking to this person and that person.

Anything is allowed, as long as the rules are followed.

“There is one unspoken rule that must be followed.”

“What is it?”

“I will not bring in outside problems.”

When external problems arise, their opinions become mixed and eventually a fight breaks out.

In ordinary social circles, everyone has their own face and position, so they step back appropriately, but this place is different.

In the secret society, there is no respect or position. Everyone has an equal voice.

“Stories about everyday life are fine, but please refrain from posting controversial stories.”

“Have you ever had a problem before?”

“Rules are written in blood.”

Roman’s warning was short and sharp, but to me it sounded more like guidance.

I’ve had problems with this method before, so try this one and see if it works for you too.

Huh. That would be fun.

What topics could possibly cause conflict? From what I know. Hmm.

No?

…There isn’t any?

None at all!

“Then I will take my leave now. Have a nice time.”

“Thank you for the explanation.”

“…”

“Rune.”

“…”

“Rune!”

“…Ah! That. What is it?”

“This person said he is leaving.”

“I see! Goodbye! I’ll talk more later!”

“I hope that happens too.”

We’re so busy just living our lives right now, who has time to worry about outside things?

If there is a community in this world, I don’t know. There is no way to get information!

…I feel guilty about saying that it doesn’t exist at all.

Anyway! What should I do!? I came here to fight, but I didn’t bring a fighting weapon!

“What are you so worried about?”

“Is it that obvious?”

“How can you not know when I can’t even hear you chattering next to me?”

“Since I’m here, I’ll ask. What topics can I bring up that could cause a fight?”

“…Are you sure you heard the same story as me just now?”

“I’m asking because it’s true.”

“This is driving me crazy.”

Arthur let out a sigh as if telling me to listen and dragged me to a place where there were less people watching.

“What are you trying to do by dragging me to a dark place?”

“Stop talking nonsense and answer the question. Do you really want to cause trouble?”

“If you wear a mask, you should do it once! You also have immunity!”

“If you really ask me, I can tell you, but it probably won’t be in the direction you want.”

“Ha. What do you know to say that? You don’t even know your own incompetence.”

“Please tell me what you want.”

Arthur’s voice was strangely serious, and the corners of my lips stiffened for no reason.

You’re just kidding, right? Just a little slap in the face. Why is it such a big deal?

“The biggest topic of conversation right now is the empire’s religion…”

“Other.”

“Slavery related issues.”

“Other.”

“Territorial disputes too.”

“Something else!”

“Other things are similar.”

“Really?”

“I told you, it’s not going to go the way you want.”

As I listened to Arthur, I became more and more discouraged.

It’s true that I wanted to make a fuss, but not in this direction.

This is such a serious and grave issue! If you start a fight over something like that, you’ll really get in trouble!

“Isn’t it a little weak?”

“It’s not like there isn’t any, but I don’t think there will be much of a fuss.”

“Why is the world such a mess?”

“What if you ask that?”

Well… that’s true, though.

Ah! I don’t know! I’m just going to do nothing! It’s better to just keep your mouth shut than to make a fuss about something like that!

Throw it all away! Whether it’s a fight or a tantrum, I’ll just live as the well-behaved Youngae Lucy!

“Wait a minute. I just had a good idea.”

“What is it? If you say anything weird, I’ll swing my fist.”

“That’s what humans are like. They really like ranking things.”

“Yeah. I like it too.”

“The ranking that people are most excited about recently is the ranking of strength.”

Who is the strongest player on the current continent?