＜ Episode 79 ＞
“I got it done.”
– The player is right.
Fioren felt goose bumps at the calm voice.
There is only one way to distinguish players that can be confirmed with the naked eye.
When they die, they just turn into light, which means that there are no people in this world who have ever dealt with John.
‘It’s gotten stronger.’
When Fioren first saw John, he felt that he was a strong person.
John, who judged the situation and used his hands without hesitation if necessary, was the type of person he didn’t want to make an enemy of, regardless of his ability.
That’s why he got his hands on strengthening agents and rigid body techniques, and he was on track as a talented person.
At this point, it’s worth fighting based on abilities, but looking at John’s battles, this ability doesn’t play a big role.
He actively uses firearms and equipment, and seems to suppress the use of his abilities, so those who encounter John for the first time do not even think about it and get a fatal blow.
Even if you look at Doyle’s case, the players are formidable.
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Moreover, since he was a person with thick bones on the battlefield as a PMC, he would never be easily seen, but John took care of it alone.
It was a battle to the extent that Fioren, who had been watching the battle with one side of his mind, opened his mouth wide.
The confrontation between the two superpowers, who were engaged in a close combat more than a first-class soldier, was just as amazing.
In the end, the winner was John, but the opponent player was also not easy.
It was to the point where it wouldn’t be strange if the win or loss were reversed even if it was twisted for a moment.
In addition, John did not actively use this ability this time.
It is speculated that this ability is the basis of rigid body technique, so there was no room for it, but I didn’t think that John, who was even hit with a strengthening agent, would be like that.
‘then······.’
What would happen if John used this ability in earnest?
It is assumed that John’s ability can affect matter, which is a very unique ability.
The power of that ability has been shown to neutralize even adamantium, so pretty much any object will not be a hindrance to John.
Of course, with that level of ability, I don’t think the cost-effectiveness would be so good, but aren’t super-powered and shamans those who develop in an instant if they have an opportunity.
It is different from wizards and warriors who spend time and slowly build up their power.
And Fioren could bet that John would grow rapidly.
A formidable growth rate reminiscent of a player.
Suspicion of John as a player was not unfounded.
‘… Actually, it’s still like that now.’
Although it was revealed in various circumstances that John was not a player, those who knew John, including Fioren, did not let go.
Because John was such a dangerous man.
He maintains a cooperative relationship with John for some purpose, but behind that was a request from Lucas.
Surveillance and control of the bomb named John, who does not know what to do if he is wrong.
Thanks to accepting the job, I was able to release a few more curses that were strangling my body, and I am almost regaining my former strength.
The original Fioren was a wizard who developed his abilities to the point of becoming a superhuman.
In addition, due to the nature of the magic he was learning, if he was limited to defense, he could stop a superman, so if he was still unripe, he would be able to subdue him enough.
‘···but.’
I was not confident.
When comparing objective stats, the gap between John and Fioren is clear, but even so, the image of Fioren fighting against John and gaining victory did not come to mind.
An opponent who would risk his life if he fought against it.
‘So let’s get along, John.’
John’s voice was heard in Fioren’s ears as she was clearing out her complicated thoughts.
– How’s the situation?
He was startled at the thought that his true feelings had been revealed at such an unfortunate timing, but Fioren’s voice did not waver.
“It’s a stalemate. but.”
Fioren’s voice thinned as he peered outside the vast barrier.
“It’s a little strange.”
– You can see it.
Fioren’s eyes narrowed.
***
“…Gregory.”
Lithium gritted his teeth as he clenched his only hand.
Although it is said to be a battle mage, lithium is a player.
He was learning general magic as well as common magic, and casting a spell to check the status of his allies was not that difficult for him.
“···Damn it.”
Gregory is a son of a b*tch no matter how nicely he wraps it up.
That mental state of thinking of human life as nothing but a tool caused an intrinsic reluctance, and even though players saw NPCs as objects, they were the ones who considered even the lives of those players as a means.
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Most of the people in the guild looked down on Gregory, and even if he delivered today’s news, there wouldn’t be many people who would be very sorry.
but.
Still, isn’t he a colleague?
Lithium, who had been with Gregory for three years, had enough reasons to mourn him.
At least Gregory was faithful to his duties and worked in a way to protect Lithium and other players as much as possible.
It was to use them at the decisive moment, but it was like that anyway.
Above all, Gregory is an uncommon military-related worker among players of all kinds.
Now that he had died, it was clear that there would be setbacks in future work, which meant that Lithium would have to shoulder that much burden.
“We must withdraw.”
Lithium, with a distorted expression, muttered while wiping his face with one hand.
PMC Kodiak Bear should be seen as annihilated.
Not only did he lose his troops and magicians, but Gregory, who could be said to be the center of the Kodiak Bear, had died, so everything he had built over the past time was in vain.
A sense of dejection filled his heart, but Lithium was a wizard armed with cold reason.
What has already happened cannot be helped, and we must think about the future.
“Prepare to evacuate. We leave as soon as we are ready.”
“write!”
The few remaining men responded and began moving diligently.
Although their abilities are not noticeable, they are well trained and good to pamper them.
Now you will have to launder your identity with the interest and hide underground.
It was as if the mission had failed, so it was clear that the city councilmen would move to silence those who remained.
Just thinking about it made his expression distort, but with the help of the guild, it would be possible somehow.
‘I’ll have to focus on leveling up for the time being.’
Lithium, who grieved at this, made a firm resolution.
In the end, it happened because of lack of power.
If you build up your strength and enter the realm of a superman, you will always be able to repay today’s humiliation.
he’s a player.
If you only think about the growth rate, you can’t compare it to the worm-like NPCs.
Having decided on a policy, Lithium carefully weaved magic with one hand.
The thread of magical power stretched out and touched the target, and Lithium’s mouth opened.
“Lea.”
– what?
It seemed that the girl’s murderous intentions, which were extremely violent, were conveyed as they were, and Lithium suppressed her heart that was about to shake.
“Gregory is dead.”
– ···What?
“The operation is a failure. I’m going to pull myself out Withdraw too.”
– …I can’t do that. Doyle’s enemy is right in front of you!
Lithium grabbed the back of his neck at the tearing sound.
In my opinion, I didn’t want to care whether this pathetic kid died or not, but I felt sorry for myself that I couldn’t do that.
Leah Smith.
Estimated age is late teens or mid teens.
Just looking at her appearance, she is a girl that can be seen everywhere, but this girl has a high value.
Lia is talented in martial arts.
A type of talent that would never appear outside her life on Earth blossomed in Luna, and when most players raised their martial arts level with skill points, Lia delved into martial arts itself.
When everyone was focusing on leveling up, she refused to hunt and imprinted martial arts on her body, and as a result, she succeeded in stepping into the peak.
It wasn’t that there weren’t players who reached the pinnacle of hard hunting, and there were those who went further, but there was no player who had won against Lia at the same stage.
Because she couldn’t focus on leveling up, players couldn’t beat her despite her relatively low physical abilities, which was to the point of changing players’ perceptions of her abilities.
Besides, Lia’s talent doesn’t end there.
It was limited to when she was in a good mood or when she catered to her, but Lia was a great teacher and there were quite a few players who took advantage of the girl.
Naturally, the players who knew her and her guild designated her as an important person and tried to protect her.
If it’s a problem, it’s a damn personality.
Lia’s personality, which seems to have been created by collecting only the bad points of an adolescent girl’s personality, was enough to grab everyone’s back, and Lithium took advantage of her personality to bring her to this battlefield.
I can’t say it from the point of view of bringing her here, but it was difficult for her to die here.
At least by now, there would have been an uproar in her guild, and the guild members who had figured out the facts would come rushing in.
And it was clear that the guild members she belonged to would never leave Li.
Thinking this far, Lithium gnashed his teeth, but the words that came out of his mouth were calm.
“You have to get out of the way when you’re at a disadvantage. It is not that there is no opportunity in the future. Aren’t you struggling right now too?”
– Ugh!
Although Lia is talented enough to reach the pinnacle of martial arts, interpersonal advancement is not something that can be destroyed so easily.
Given enough time, she may be able to destroy the enemy with her brilliant talent, but this is a battlefield and her enemies will not wait for her.
“I promise I will definitely make the opportunity. I must avenge myself!”
Hearing her shaking voice, Lithium spoke in a strong tone.
Her personality is so damn good. She’s not stupid.
It’s not to the point where you don’t feel that the situation is getting worse, so if you persuade him a little more, he’ll pull himself out.
A monster with a talent that reaches its peak in three years by looking squarely at martial arts, not skills.
It was clear that it wouldn’t be difficult to lose one body if you put your mind to it.
– Are you making a promise?
“When have I ever broken a promise to you?”
There were no players who could not pay attention to Lia, who was very calculating but had a great talent, and Li also tried to win her favor and earned her credit.
That’s why Lia ran all the way to this place at his word.
– ···great.
“right! Well decided. Leah. Get out now!”
“Ready!”
Just in time, a report came in that preparations for withdrawal were complete, and Li shook her heart at the thought that she could finish it somehow.
“I get out right away. Then be careful. Leah.”
That time when I was about to blow the last communication and turn around.
– uh? These guys?!
Lia’s voice, a mixture of bewilderment and joy, penetrated Li’s ears.
＜ Episode 79 ＞ End