＜ Episode 61 ＞
At first glance, it was a cubic that could only be seen as a lump of scrap metal, but John couldn’t take his eyes off it easily.
A total of three, including two cubics that were in the place where the rigid body was, and one cubic that was hidden in the place where Doyle found the berserker.
It was an appearance that a reverted Luna’s child would not look at except to use it to strike passers-by in the back of the head, and in reality there was no value in it.
but.
‘···I don’t know. There are cases like this.’
The problem was that John also had no idea what that object was for.
As long as it is within the scope of John’s ability to observe the microscopic world, it is normal to thoroughly dig into the inside as well as the outside.
However, no matter how much John increased the output, he couldn’t figure out the identity of these cubics.
I put the cubics that I had been staring at for a long time into my inventory.
“You can’t do what you don’t know.”
If you can’t figure it out right now, you can figure it out later.
It wasn’t John’s style to keep thinking about the difficult problem in front of him.
‘…someday I’ll find out.’
Rigid body and berserk warriors are extremely rare items, not only for Luna, but also for the era of the Great War.
It was stored with those things, so it must be something of great value, and once it was in his hands, as time passed, he would know somehow.
I had such a feeling.
I calmed my thoughts and turned my attention to the other objects I had left with the cubic.
A piece of metal that looks like mercury in a transparent ampoule and has an impressive red luster.
From a different point of view, to John, they are as valuable as rigid body techniques.
The liquid metal and adamantium that formed the berserker.
The value of these two metals was personally experienced by John, and it was clear that if the time came when John could freely combine these two metals, they would exert tremendous power.
but.
“…it’s not easy.”
It was difficult to deal with these metals even for John now, who was increased as a reinforcing agent and even applied with a booster.
The physical properties of liquid metal did not change even with John’s ability, and it was somehow possible to neutralize adamantium, but it was not reproducible.
It was a story that it was not simply a scientific treatment, and it was a story that was still out of reach of John.
“Hmm.”
John exhaled lightly and put the two metals into his inventory.
Anyway, the sample came into his hands, and he scraped the inside of the armory to collect a fair amount of metal, so it won’t be enough to use for the time being.
If your ability develops, you will be able to transform someday.
After making a promise to that time and organizing his thoughts, John slumped back in his chair.
Sigh.
The light emitted from the huge screen in front of him was annoying, but John decided to close his eyes and enjoy a short break.
Although it is said that it has a body that surpasses that of a normal human, mental fatigue was unavoidable, and it can be said that resting as best as you can when you can rest is essential for a smooth operation.
‘I wonder if the story is over.’
However, even in the midst of that, John’s head did not rest.
‘It won’t be easy to accuse me anyway. There will be checks and surveillance. I’ll have to buy myself for a while.’
Of course, I knew that the party’s eyes had changed.
Even thinking about John’s situation for himself, it was extremely suspicious, and if John were in the opponent’s position, he would of course think so.
So John told the truth.
He added sincerity to his words by telling the truth without mixing lies, and built a friendly atmosphere by proving his value with his actions.
I didn’t think that I would drive him as a player and arrest him right away.
‘I don’t intend to be easily defeated.’
Of course, the worst should always be expected, and preparations were also made in case of an emergency.
I just don’t want to use those preparations.
As John closed his eyes and rested in his thoughts, a familiar sense of his ability caught on.
“Wait, are you okay, John?”
A middle-aged wizard with a kind smile.
“What is going on?”
Fioren’s voice woke John.
***
On the antique desk, things were neatly arranged, and there was no decoration except for a small potted plant.
The same goes for the look of the room.
The room, which is arranged as if it is drawn with a ruler, seems to be pursuing minimalism, but it went too far and even looked bleak.
square. square.
And the man who matched so well with such a room was looking at the papers and playing with the pen in a straight posture with his back erect.
Wearing thin-rimmed square glasses, neatly combed hair, and a suit that fits snugly to the body, Luna is concentrating on her work, spreading out behind him.
It was to the point of admiration just by looking at Luna looking down, perhaps because he was in a fairly high position, but the man was just concentrating on his work, as if there was no inspiration.
The man, who had been concentrating on the paperwork as if the only thing he was doing right now was his value without any wavering, suddenly shook his shoulders.
“···Well?”
widely.
The man’s forehead narrowed as he put down the pen, which seemed to stay in his hand forever, on the desk, and he pinched the air a few times with his fingers.
It looked bizarre as he was staring into empty space with a serious expression, but fortunately, no one was looking at the man, and the man who was staring into the empty space closed his eyes.
“···under.”
The man sighed and pressed the button on the desk, and a voice echoed in the room.
– Yeah. Boss.
“How long is the meeting left?”
– 30 minutes later.
“Give me an hour or so.”
– I will notify you.
It was a rush to postpone a scheduled appointment, but the man’s attitude and the other party didn’t think it was strange at all.
After that conversation, the man took off his glasses and put them on the table to concentrate.
Uh.
Along with the feeling that the space itself was vibrating, a power that was not generally perceptible poured down from afar, and at that moment, the inside of the office turned into a separate space that could not be observed by any force.
The man who had completed security so tight tapped his earlobe and opened his mouth.
“Can you hear everyone?”
– I can hear you.
– What’s going on? Get in touch like this
– Guild leader. high!
– I want you to tell me briefly. a little busy
The players connected to the man started chattering, and it seemed like he would get a headache from the sudden noise, but the man’s expression didn’t change.
Each person’s personality is too strong.
It would be impossible with ordinary patience and ability to bring such people together, and fortunately, the man had enough of those conditions.
“I’ll be brief because everyone will be busy. Doyle is dead.”
It was a word that seemed indifferent, as if to say that today’s lunch was like this, but at that moment, the noise in the man’s ears suddenly stopped.
How long has it been like that silence?
– You’re lying, right? Guild leader? Are you kidding me?
His slightly youthful voice rang in his ears with strong emotions, but the attitude in the man’s voice did not change.
“I just checked. Do you know that I cast a spell on each of you? Same goes for Doyle.”
– aaa!
As soon as the words of the man, who was so calm that he could only accept them as facts, ended, a scream rang out.
Although startled by the sudden sound, the man didn’t even move, and it was the same for the other people connected to him.
– Oh, noisy! What’s so crazy about a dead kid! I knew that Doyle would die soon!
– You son of a b*tch!
– what? am i wrong? Even if you level up hard, what kind of Johnver is it when it’s not enough? After all, you are a coward.
– where are you! kill it!
– under! Shall we try it? that’s good!
An intense verbal fight ensued, and death that could be felt over the telecommunications area overflowed.
– Doyle is dead. It’s a pity. It would have been quite useful if his build had been completed.
– Well, isn’t it a concept with limitations?
– Still a colleague. I’ll have to find out the situation.
From those who fight to kill each other, to those who speak their opinions, to those who watch the situation without saying anything.
The corner of the man’s mouth, which had been indifferent to the communication situation that had fallen into chaos in an instant, couldn’t help but twist.
It was good to persuade people with excellent skills and gather them together, but it was not easy to control because they had such strong personalities.
“stop.”
The power imbued with sorcery reached beyond telecommunications, and those who felt the power closed their mouths all at once.
It’s not easy to control, but it doesn’t mean you can’t control it.
At least the man had the strength and authority to do so, and that’s why among the players, those who could be said to be of the highest rank gathered under him.
“I announced it because it was something you should know. It would be difficult if someone pretending to be Doil appeared. And.”
The man rubbed his eyes with his fingers, and a sharp light leaked out.
“I will have to pay the price. I don’t know if I knew it or not, but it doesn’t matter.”
– ··· Guild leader.
– That’s a good story.
– Sheesh. That’s right.
After confirming that the guild members had gathered, the man opened his mouth as if to affirm.
“I will find out about Doil separately. Please don’t expose us by acting lightly. We are not ready yet.”
– ···Yeah.
– The guild leader is right. We still need more time.
“Then let’s all do our best in our respective positions. It is not long before we can rise to the surface. Is there anyone who doesn’t understand why we are here in Luna?”
– ······.
Everyone kept silent at the words of the man who had added sorcery power.
“It seems everyone understands. Then we’ll talk again in our next regular communication.”
After saying that, the man who cut the link leaned back on his chair.
As I turned the chair, what I saw was the expansive scenery of Luna looking down.
Perhaps because it was the time to enter the night, the night view of Luna, where colorful lights began to spread, was an inspiration that was difficult to describe.
A familiar yet unfamiliar sight.
It was a scene that was all too familiar to the man on Earth, but it took quite a while to see it again after entering Luna.
After looking out the window for a long time, the man raised his hand and touched a point in the air.
What appeared like a lie in the hand of a man who had nothing was a cubic that appeared to be of poor quality.
The man stared at the seemingly worthless object for a long time, then put it in his inventory and turned his chair.
“after.”
The man let out a short sigh, put on his glasses and straightened his posture.
It’s important to have a good attitude in office work.
He picked up the neatly placed pen and began to focus on the paperwork again.
The unexpected happened, but he had so many tasks to deal with, and time was limited.
square. square.
The sound of paper and pen brushing echoed through the room again.
＜ Episode 61 ＞ End