Episode 66-Phase (6)
“I’ve already seen it a few times, but it’s really amazing.”
“It’s a sight that’s difficult to get used to.”
Early morning. A time when everyone wakes up and starts doing their own work. They also woke up and came out of the house.
They clicked their tongues at the strange sight of haulers and miners digging the ground early in the morning and paving the road by putting stone blocks into the dug-out square blocks.
This trio are Ornn warriors who recently joined the village. In return for their surrender, they were now the village’s warriors and were allowed to remain active as warriors.
‘This atmosphere is still unfamiliar.’
One of them, Naru, looked around and scratched his head.
Because this was a somewhat special village. First of all, there was almost no distinction of status.
Warriors were usually important, middle-class, valuable troops who were treated no matter which tribe they belonged to or which chieftain they followed, but the case was different for the Arin tribe led by Varun.
Warriors also acted like other tribe members. The tribe members did not bow their heads and instead took the initiative to take on more dangerous tasks.
But they could not be dissatisfied with this culture.
Following the strong is the unspoken rule of the warriors of the plains, but now that they have seen with their own eyes the existence of a real guardian deity, they cannot even think of betraying this place.
“Rather, I also want to be recognized. “If I were given a role and went to ‘those places’ and performed well, I would be able to gain special power.”
Dune, a colleague by Naru’s side, muttered as he saw Shura and Larsen casually crossing the rift in the distance, fully armed.
The real benefit given to the warriors here was not service or hospitality.
In a place where there is a miracle that can awaken even those who are not born with mana, simply being a warrior is meaningless, so I thought I would rather take on a more important role.
In fact, as the essence of the monsters that Larsen and Shura farmed in the dungeons of the underworld were gradually released, those who had talent but could not awaken it began to increase one by one, regardless of gender and age.
You cannot receive special treatment simply because you have awakened mana.
“It can’t be helped, right? “It may be the will of the tribal leader, but it is up to the guardian spirit to decide which roles are assigned to us.”
Naru sighed and shook his head. It doesn’t make sense to offer a personal bribe to Varun. After all, all authority is held by the entity above Varun.
They had no choice but to act like ordinary warriors, scouting, standing guard, or engaging in personal training until the great being called them.
“…uh?”
Just that moment. The bodies of Naru and Dune floated in the air. Their eyes were wide open and they were struggling.
***
‘Riena needs some rest.’
I woke up early in the morning to match the lifestyle patterns of the residents. I sat in front of the computer yawning and started moving as I had planned yesterday. Residents also do their own scouting, but I’m faster.
First, scroll through the screens and look as far as possible. This is one of the behaviors I have developed a habit of. As the reconnaissance range of residents expanded, this task took longer.
In particular, the place where Ornn’s tribe, which launched the attack this time, was located is further away.
‘How can I not do this?’
It is not short to scroll through the screen simply by clicking, but it takes more time to scroll up, down, left, and right while dragging and picking up something.
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This means that the mouse control that has been used so well becomes less efficient as the distance increases.
There may be a way to solve this problem if you look for programs that have all kinds of functions when combined with the master program, but right now I have no point and no time to look for it.
“No problem.”
After completing this brief confirmation, I returned to the village.
The village is already bustling with people moving around actively. When you see them writhing around like this on the screen, you might think they are just game characters, but the residents are neither stupid nor subject to restrictions like the AI in simple games.
When I wasn’t looking, I didn’t need to give them instructions and decide on their movements because they made their own decisions and made moves that I hadn’t even thought about.
So, as they get stronger and grow, my burden becomes less.
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Instead, they can do things related to games, which have now become a big part of their lives, but there are limits, so I, as the manager, have to get involved.
The first thing I did was place new people in a new game that had just been activated. Although it was brief, we had a taste test in Riena, and now we have placed people who will properly work there.
“—, –!”
Two reliable warriors were selected. Named Naaru and Dune, they are warriors who recently joined the village.
I don’t know what they might think, but I decided to use experienced veterans rather than newcomers who have just awakened mana.
‘I’m glad I figured it out right away.’
Before taking them into the game, I dropped them off in front of the warehouse where I collected the by-products of the bugs. Fortunately, they immediately understood the meaning and, along with other residents, began to quickly collect the by-products of the bugs.
Black carapace, fangs, stinger, wings, and heart. Almost a cartload came out.
“—!”
I stood next to the cart, grabbed those who were staring at me with their grim, bearded faces, and brought them into the game world.
The city of hunters in Creature Hunting that I came to with Riena.
‘It’s not very good.’
As I watched the two people looking around in horror, pulling a cart full of bug by-products, I clicked my tongue when I saw the raccoon body still in place. I can’t go to the front and fight with this body. At most, all it provides is assistance.
We can only hope that the two warriors will fight well while steadily learning special skills that can only be learned here.
“I really thought you would come, but you really did. “But where is she going?”
Afterwards, I took the two people standing around and headed to the association, where I met Brandt, an employee of the association who gave them the quest.
When he saw us, his eyes widened and he looked for Riena.
“As expected, the quality is exactly what I expected.”
Brandt’s eyes lit up when he saw the byproduct of the bug. It was obvious that he already wanted it, as if he had judged it to be a valuable item.
“I will give you the right price, so what form would you like to receive it?”
At the same time, I was given a choice. Will you receive it as gold used in the game, or will you receive it in kind, such as equipment and materials equivalent to that gold?
I thought about it for a while, but chose the actual product. Anyway, what you want to get from this game is equipment and production techniques made from special materials.
“I hope to see you often in the future, little friend.”
As if he liked the deal, he looked down at me and handed me the promised items.
Quite high-tier equipment and materials made from materials obtained by hunting strong enemies. I urged Naru and Dune, who were standing awkwardly, to take some of them and put them on.
When I was jumping around on the equipment in the cart and pointing at them, they realized only then that they hurried to put it on.
‘I have to raise my skill level by catching the smaller ones first.’
I moved the mouse, pulled out a separate cart, and sent it to the village. I saw two people armed with hunters’ equipment made from mutant by-products, and sat down and stood up repeatedly, telling them to follow me.
This action, which is often used because it can be taken in almost every game, seems to have a vague meaning among them.
The two men, who were moving with me for the first time, understood the meaning and started following me.
My goal was to carry out hunting missions like this, earn proficiency and by-products, and learn production techniques so that I could produce my own equipment.
“You have to see your skills.”
As soon as you leave the city, the field opens up. Various types of monsters appear and you can hunt them.
What I’m trying to catch now is Titanis, which is the weakest and smallest creature that newbies encounter for the first time.
What appears is a giant bird-like monster with a fear bird as its motif.
“—!”
The target was found without much difficulty. Even after spotting us, a huge bird with red feathers does not run away, but rather runs at us.
Compared to the height of the residents, it appears to be at least 2m tall. However, if this is a game, it is one that even newbies who play for the first time can easily catch.
Naru and Dune, who were former warriors of the plains, seemed very surprised to see the bastard. But soon they changed their gaze and prepared to fight.
Naru, who was basically good at shooting arrows, picked up the huge bow he was handling for the first time and aimed it at the guy. The arrow he is about to shoot is a by-product of Titanis.
“Are you good at fighting?”
I, who had nothing else to do with this mascot character other than cheer from the back, chuckled at the scenes that followed. The flying arrow immediately hit the enemy’s chest, and the fiercely running monster hesitated.
Meanwhile, Dune, who was holding a large and heavy hammer made from the bones of a huge monster, ran over and, swinging with all his might, hit the enemy’s leg with the hammer, breaking it.
Perhaps because the two of them worked together, the kill was more smooth and clean than in the actual game. This doesn’t seem to be too difficult for them as they are experienced warriors.
“—.”
“—…”
I approached them as they were catching their breath, and approached Titanis’ fallen body. The harvest button is activated, and all by-products enter my inventory.
The body lying on the floor evaporated cleanly. The two people looked down at me in great surprise at this game-like presentation.
‘You’ll get used to it surprisingly quickly.’
After collecting the by-products, I walked back with them, who looked dumbfounded.
Their adaptation level needs to be increased, and to complete the quest, you need to catch 10 Titanis. After that, you increase your hunter level, hunt stronger enemies, and repeat.
Still, even though they chose the weakest entity, without strong skills like Riena, they easily defeated the monsters of this world using their own skills and equipment.
In this way, even with just a little help, they will be able to work on their own and achieve results.
And the items that can be obtained based on such achievements become anti-bug equipment imbued with special power, further arming the residents who will continue to fight against those terrible monsters.