Episode 47-Wind of Change (7)
Late at night, no matter how crazy workaholics are, they cannot stay because they are subject to regulations.
However, in one corner of the office with the lights off, you could still feel the presence of people. It was because someone was sitting in front of the computer and complaining instead of going home.
“The mined iron ore is burned using coal… Hey, why is it so complicated?”
The main character was a young woman who looked somewhat gaunt and haggard. She stared at the screen with blank eyes, muttering something over and over again, and fidgeting with her fingers on the keyboard.
All those movements felt awkward. As someone who had never had much of a connection with computer games in my life, it was something I couldn’t help.
This isn’t even your home, it’s your company. Thanks to this, even though I was completely immersed in the game, I would occasionally raise my head and look around.
“Lee So-yeon, what are you doing? “When everyone else is home from work.”
“Never mind.”
Then someone came to her. She spotted the opponent in advance and hurriedly turned off the monitor.
However, the other person ignored her words to pay no mind and came right next to her, looking down at her in bewilderment as she sat quietly in front of the computer with the screen turned off.
In fact, it is natural for the older brother to worry about his younger sister, who does not go home until late at night. In fact, the younger sister recently lost her business and sneaked into her father’s company.
“Stop acting weird. “I told them I could do it well and asked for just one random position, so they gave me a job, but it didn’t last long. What are you doing?”
“This is completely different…!”
She opened her mouth, exasperated by his words, but immediately became speechless. Because I couldn’t tell why I was doing this.
‘If you keep saying things like that, it’s obvious that you’ll be treated as a psychopath.’
An incident from a few days ago flashed through her mind. When a change occurred on his computer monitor, which had a quiet plain as its wallpaper.
She told people around her about the tiny people who appeared inside and the work they created, but they could not find anything strange about her monitor.
It was a change visible only to her eyes. She is a cool-headed person, but after that incident, she completely gave up asking for help from others, including her older brother who is now by her side.
‘As expected, he’s the only one…’
The only hope I found in that situation was someone else whose name and face I didn’t know.
Today, following the tips given by the person who was caught up in this strange phenomenon before her, she installed the game, linked it to the master program, and communicated with and helped the residents on the screen through the game.
It was still nice to see the residents being happy when I gave them the resources they had collected in the game. Especially since I saw them recently attacked by monsters and suffering a lot of damage.
“Go home. “Don’t be late tomorrow.”
“Now, just wait a moment. “I need to get a computer.”
As he opened the double wick and watched, she couldn’t stay any longer. Instead, she tried to rip off the computer in a hurry. I have to watch it when I get home.
However, from the perspective of someone who did not know such eccentricity, it was just amazing.
‘I can’t live like this. You have to focus on just one thing.’
She bit her lip as she felt stinging eyes staring at her back as she took care of the monitor and main unit.
Although she is now only a low-level employee who parachuted into the company out of ignorance, she has lived as a member of a conglomerate and has no particular affection for this job, which she joined as an act of escape.
A special opportunity and connection that came to you. I was planning to boldly hit my workplace if necessary to save it. Because I had the ability and the leeway to do that.
‘I really need to meet that person in person. Even if we can’t get to the stage where we can see and judge in person and work together, we need to get at least more information.’
To that end, she decided to meet ‘that person’ in person who she could call her senior and only comrade.
‘I wonder if the shock was that great because the first business I tried after dropping out of school failed.’
Of course, her brother could only sigh a little when he saw her determined expression as she sat in the back seat of the car she was driving, hugging the monitor tightly.
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“—, —.”
While the scouts are returning one by one with my help. Varun did not sleep and invited several people to his house.
They were warriors, including Riena. I think I am somewhat prepared and plan to attack the bug nest.
Watching from outside, I also supported their decision. The bug nest was still quietly existing there, but I was anxious because I didn’t know when a problem would arise there.
‘Six people. That’s the best thing for now.’
From the looks of it, there are 6 people trying to attack the bug nest. Varun, Riena, and Shuraeda are Rakum and his two fellow warriors who joined this time.
I placed the existing ones in the game, made them change jobs, and gained skills to gain that power, but I haven’t been able to do anything for the remaining three yet.
To assign new personnel to Dark Blood, a game that allows changing combat positions, you must clear Chapter 2 with Riena. Still, there seems to be no need to worry because they appear to be seasoned warriors, not those who have only recently awakened like Varun or Shura.
“Ugh, is that all for today?”
The moment their serious meeting, where they were discussing formations or tactics with stones stretched out on the floor, ended, I reduced the screen to its original magnification and twisted my body.
At night, when most of the residents are asleep, there is little point in watching.
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-Can I contact you now?
It was then that a message arrived. As I was tidying up my surroundings to go to sleep, I saw this and sat down in front of my desk again.
“What’s going on? Is there a problem?”
-No, the game was installed well and it worked well. thank you
The person I contacted first said he had followed my advice and installed the game and applied it to the master program and saw the results.
I thought it was fortunate that it worked as well as expected.
-I think there will be more cooperation in the future. Of course, I will receive help unilaterally for the time being.
“It’s good if we can help each other.”
-That’s why I want to thank you in another way. Have you ever thought of meeting in person and talking about it? Not only about what has happened so far, but also about what will happen in the future.
However, the words the other person spoke carefully made my eyes widen. How could you be so bold to meet me in person?
‘I know who they are and meet them carelessly. In today’s world.’
Naturally, I raised my guard. I didn’t do this because I’m a person who is extremely afraid of meeting people. I’m doing this because neither of us are ordinary people.
-please. Please let me repay you.
However, the opponent was strong. From that attitude, I felt a strong will to take risks and gain something. In fact, even my latecomer partner doesn’t know who I am.
“great. “Let’s meet.”
Conflicted for a moment, I glanced at the black cloak I had thrown on the bed and then sent an affirmative reply.
I was also attracted to the ‘return’ mentioned by the other person who was very curious about what it was, and I happened to acquire a safety device today, so I think I can use it.
“Instead, I will decide the location and time.”
I had no intention of meeting in an ordinary cafe or something like that. Because we’re not meeting to just talk about business. The other person may have hesitated a bit, so he responded late, but he eventually answered that he understood.
‘Is it a woman?’
I tried to predict the identity of the other person based on the conversation so far. Surprisingly, the other party did not reveal much information, so there was little certainty.
The only thing we can guess is that the way he speaks is feminine.
‘Have I watched too many movies?’
After work the next day, instead of going home, I headed somewhere else.
The place I chose for the meeting was a hill that came to the outskirts of the city by car from work. This is a place I came up with while thinking about places with no people. I didn’t know if this request would be accepted, but the other person really accepted it.
‘I guess I’ll have to go a little late.’
After getting off the bus, I took out the black cloak I had in my bag from behind a nearby building and put it on. It was an outfit that would draw attention from modern people, but I immediately used the power contained in the cloak.
“hello?”
The effects of the Hermit Cloak were immediate. The dog that was tied up in the yard and was growling at me looked around in confusion, and the passerby who passed me didn’t hear my greeting and just passed by without even looking at me.
Anyway, the other person is a person who lives an ordinary life like me and gets caught up in this strange incident, so there will be no surprises if I wear a cloak like this.
‘Is it there?’
I just started climbing the mountain. My body, which had become stronger after inheriting the characteristics of the superhuman Riena, no longer had any difficulty with this level of exercise. In fact, he was able to climb the mountain as if he was flying faster than an ordinary person.
Since the appointment time had already passed by a few minutes, the other person might have already arrived and been waiting.
“Who on earth are you saying you’re meeting?”
“No one is coming yet.”
However, it was almost time to get close to the meeting place shown on the cell phone GPS. I stopped when I spotted a sturdy duo hiding their faces and looking at the meeting place.
I was walking up the road openly, but they were hiding themselves and were watching the road, but of course they couldn’t see me.
‘It’s him.’
She was where they were looking. A young woman with short black hair, wearing a black suit and holding a cell phone with an anxious expression.
I had a hunch that she was the person who contacted me last night.
‘Have you made some preparations?’
I was embarrassed, but I didn’t stop walking. After all, I wouldn’t have come out without thinking when someone I didn’t even know the person called me to the mountains.
The two strong men, who I couldn’t tell if they were acquaintances or police officers, were clearly giving off an air of determination, as if they could overpower someone like me in one go.
The problem is that I brought items from the game world that were beyond their common sense. Without even being noticed by the security guards who were closely monitoring the surroundings, I passed right in front of them and approached her.
“You don’t have to worry too much. “I’m not trying to harm you.”
“Hey!?”
As I approached her side, I put as much force on the cloak as I could, lowered the force I was using, slightly released the stealth technique, and whispered in her ear.
From her perspective, it would feel like a voice was suddenly heard out of thin air.