104 – How to fight and win against monsters (32) – The Curse of Seolgui
When I opened the third door, I saw a much brighter view than the previous steps.
A training ground reminiscent of a medieval exercise hall, and a small windmill that rotates in the wind.
And in front of you is an old hut-shaped tarot house.
“…I couldn’t believe it came here.”
When everyone was relieved by the bright scenery, Dyers frowned slightly. This is because we have reached a truly ambiguous stage.
However, you have to experience it to know whether it is a benefit or a loss.
“Whoa…”
However, I couldn’t help but feel regretful. Dyers took a short sigh and expressed his regret.
“…I don’t think the captain’s expression is very good.”
“Could it be that you came across a stage you don’t know? That’s possible. No matter how much you are the leader, you can’t know all the stages that appear randomly.”
“It’s true if it’s a human, but… So what should we do now? Do we have to fight without any information?”
“I’m not sure about that… I’ll just have to wait for the captain to give the order.”
The expedition looked at their leader with doubt.
As the bright eyes overlapped to the point of being burdensome, Dyers put on the sunglasses he got in the first stage of the maze.
These were not ordinary sunglasses. They were Everest-shaped sunglasses that were sticking out upward.
“…I guess the mental shock was too strong. How did something like that happen?”
“What’s wrong~ Dyers is just cute.”
Jenna was impressed in many ways by the gorgeous fashion items and took two steps away from Dyers. Perpi, who was very playful, laughed and tapped Dyers’ sunglasses.
“You’re so f*cking lame right now. Why are you using your useful face like that? I can’t believe that my motive is such a fool.”
Kirshen openly expressed his opinion that it was a f*cking mess. Still, I couldn’t take this off.
The sunlight and gaze are so bright.
Dyers opened his mouth, ignoring the stinging gazes.
“I will explain this step, so everyone listen carefully.”
“As expected, you are the captain..!”
“We always trusted our leader!”
“What are your limits, Captain?”
“…….”
Have you seen these shameless bastards?
As if nothing had happened, the crew changed their attitude like they were flipping their palms. It was truly a great way to live.
Dyers just ignored it and continued his explanation with rotten eyes.
“Now. The third is the ‘trial stage’.”
.
The trial stage was a section where users had very different likes and dislikes.
You must pass the ordeal of [Count Adrian], The master of this stage, to proceed to the next stage. Party members who fail to pass will be kicked out of the dungeon.
That’s right. He is not ‘dead’ but ‘exited’ alive. The reason is that Count Adrian is a gentleman who likes humans.
In this tower built with the hatred of the humans who killed them, the stage of trials can perhaps be said to be the safest stage. Because no one dies.
However, since those who do not pass are immediately kicked out, there is no significant loss of power.
After suffering a huge power loss, if the next step is a section that requires a lot of firepower, it is not that frustrating.
The trials are also different for each person, so it is difficult to say that you will pass the trials with certainty even if you know all the strategies.
It is said to be the safest section, but in some ways it is also the most difficult section to pass.
After Dyers, the first instructor on the 13th floor, finished explaining, Jenna raised her hand.
“Say it.”
“When, where, and how do I receive trials?”
Jenna’s expression was not very good. Did a bad memory come to mind?
I nodded and continued speaking.
“That’s a good question. The test location is the hut shown over there. Those who are mentally ready can go in and take the test.”
Then Perpi asked a question in a whisper. Seeing the two being strangely close, the expedition members looked at them with mysterious expressions.
“If we enter the hut one at a time, how many minutes do we have to enter?”
“If the person in front passes or fails, the door automatically opens for the next person.”
“Aha~.”
As if Perpi understood, she slapped me on the back and nodded her head. What are you pretending to be? I don’t know what those red eyes are thinking. So I feel more reluctant.
I brought him here because his skills were certain.
It was a time when she and I were chatting amicably on the outside. For some reason, I felt a strong sense of death coming from behind, and cold sweat broke out on my back.
Could it be that the ordeal has already begun even though we haven’t even entered the hut? I immediately turned around.
“Huh? Captain, what are you doing?”
When I turned around, Jenna asked me with her innocent face. Did I feel wrong?
“…No. It’s nothing.”
I deliberately ignored the reluctance and lowered my head towards the crew.
It is time to say goodbye.
“Captain, why are you acting like this all of a sudden?”
The crew was taken aback by my sudden actions. I lowered my head and opened my mouth.
“Please enter one by one, starting with those who are mentally prepared. You can rest assured that there is no risk of death during the trial stage. Of course, you may be kicked out. This means that those who do not pass may say goodbye here.”
“…Ah.”
The crew could not say anything due to the unexpected greeting.
“It doesn’t matter whether you agree or not. You have performed your roles more faithfully than anyone I have ever seen. As the leader of this expedition, I express my deepest gratitude to you in advance.”
“……”
“Thank you.”
I bowed my head towards them again. They weren’t that close. It wasn’t a close relationship, but one in which some awkwardness still remained.
I didn’t know what they would think of me. Because I wasn’t a good captain.
I have never once accepted their opinions. I just used what I already knew.
Nevertheless, they also bowed their heads towards me.
“I am more grateful, Captain!”
“Is it possible to meet someone more trustworthy than the captain in your life? It’s my greatest luck to have met you!”
“It’s still too early to say goodbye. I will definitely pass through and show the captain the end of the 13th floor!”
“I will definitely pass too!”
“Me too!”
We weren’t that close.
The awkwardness may have disappeared a little.
After saying hello, I was the first to go into the cabin.
.
The interior was simpler than expected. It felt like I was looking at strange tools and cards, a typical medieval fortune telling book.
Before my eyes, there was a woman wrapped in a veil.
Intuition comes right away. She is Count Adrian.
“It’s been a while since we had a guest. I am a beautiful fortune teller-“
“Count Adrian. That’s enough of the jokes.”
“This is why I say quick-witted customers are no fun. They may be arrogant, but I’ll look at them. They’re not normal customers. Would you like me to bring you a cup of tea?”
Count Adrian smiled slyly. It couldn’t have been a truly unpleasant smile.
“Give me a hard time. One o’clock is urgent.”
Getting straight to the point, Count Adrian sighed.
“Are all the people over there so short-tempered? Or is it because they are ‘people over here’ that they are short-tempered?”
Count Adrian stared at me intently, as if he already knew everything.
Those eyes that see through everything.
Count Adrian is said to be able to see a bit of an object’s past, present, and even future thanks to those eyes. Although he is not an omnipotent god.
“…I don’t know what nonsense this is. If you’re trying to deceive me, stop.”
“What kind of sad thing is that? It’s about deception. It’s about welcoming guests who have come back from a very long way.”
“……Long way?”
As he frowned as if he couldn’t understand, Adrian’s mouth dropped expressionlessly.
I couldn’t see his eyes because he was covered in a veil, but he stroked my head little by little as if he felt sorry for me.
“Poor man.”
“I am not pitiful. Don’t pity other people’s lives arbitrarily.”
“So, I feel sorry for you. The most pitiful person is the one who has forgotten why he is pitiful.”
Count Adrian continued to stroke my head. It feels like his hair is turning white.
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“Do you still believe you’re not Dyers? I told you, you’ve come a long way, you’re not like anyone else.”
“……”
“No matter how long you walk, people don’t change. Even if it’s a different world.”
I shook off her hand and listened to her.
“Enough with the jokes and give me the ordeal quickly.”
I took a deep breath. I felt like my brain was melting.
What did this woman say to me?
Seeing my embarrassed appearance, Adrian lost his expression and started laughing again. It seems like playing with people is a lot of fun.
“As expected, this is why I like you guys. You react right away, right?”
“Hurry up and go through the trials..!”
“Okay. If you want it that way, I’ll give you a trial. Well, we’ll be ready now and we’ll get started.”
“Yes.”
“Can I give you one piece of advice?”
Count Adrian spoke without any mischief. Curious, I nodded.
“Once you come here, don’t trust anything.”
With those words, the background before my eyes completely changed.
Cold and damp.
It was a frozen dungeon full of snow.
Latina collapses in front of my eyes, breathing heavily.
“Huh….”
Next to him, Kirshen was trying to warm up the Latina.
“Hey..! Dyers! Latina something.. Something got inside her body!”
“…”
“Do something!! Latina.. Her hair color has turned white..”
I instinctively knew what this scene was.
“Is this body’s past?”
“It’s exactly ‘your’ past. What did you hear me say earlier?”
Count Adrian approached me and opened his mouth.
“The trial given to you is [To act as you wish].”
“…..”
“What choices did you make in the past?”
Well as expected Korean Mc was Dyers in another life