182 episodes Jinx (2)
Dog tags that could only be obtained before entering the labyrinth.
In fact, you can think of the horse as a dog tag, just a steel pendant with the royal emblem on it.
For reference, the estimated production cost of Raven, who has a general appraiser license, is less than 3,000 stones.
[It really means an ordinary necklace.]
[No matter how royal family, it must have been difficult to make and distribute magic tools in such a short period of time.]
Even the dog tags didn’t have their names written on them, so even if someone stole them, they couldn’t tell them apart.
But we looked closely.
There was one hidden trick on the dog tag.
It’s not that great, but… … .
Neither the official who gave it to me nor the article I met on the first floor pretended not to know.
[What the hell is written here?]
[…] … It’s an ancient language.]
Small numbers in ancient languages are written between the royal family’s patterns.
The number on the dog tag we received is 2.
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Me and Raven made a number of assumptions about this, and came to one conclusion by comparing them to the dog tags of various explorers.
[On the clan’s dog tag we met earlier, all 3 was written on it.]
This ancient number refers to the level of the explorer.
It does not indicate exactly how many grades it is, 1 indicates low, 2 indicates middle, 3 indicates high, and so on.
[When I asked why they asked for grades when handing out, these things were hidden.]
[But why didn’t you tell me when you gave it to me?]
[Because there is a risk of abuse by Noark.]
Of course, it is such a weak device that it is possible to guess like us even if you only know how to read ancient languages.
However, it is not bad in terms of value for money.
It’s not that hard to add one more number when making a pattern.
In fact, I have benefited from this now.
‘Huh, the damn Hans effect.’
I took care of my facial expression and gave strength to the hand holding the shield. The number on the dog tag that the Dwarf team showed me a while ago was 1.
It means that you are from Noark, who stole the dog tag.
Judging from the equipment they wear or what they are, there’s no way they’ll ever be low-level explorers.
‘Now what?’
cook it right now?
It was the first option that came to mind, but it was the worst number if you look at it piece by piece.
Raven seemed to have a similar idea.
[I don’t know if the identity of that side has been revealed yet. So, for now, let’s pretend we don’t know and start exploring.]
yes, this is the best
As I nodded in response to the telephonic magic, the dwarf glared at me with meaningful eyes.
“Is there something wrong?”
“No, no. Don’t even have a first name. Bjorn, son of Yandel. you?”
“Jagurus Martin.”
It’s a dwarven name, but it must have been a pseudonym.
“ah! I am Ha, Hans Chryssen.”
Shortly thereafter, Hans G also revealed his name, ending the common name among the leaders.
“Identification tag?”
“Ah, here it is. What are you all doing? Take it out and show it to me.”
In case you didn’t know, I also checked the dog tag of the Hans G team.
All of them were 2 except for one new recruit with a 1.
“there… … Lee, we have to move together from now on, so how about introducing other people as well?”
“Hmm, do we have to move together? Do you know anything about this rift?”
“Yes, to some extent because I like books.”
At the Dwarf’s question, Hans G nodded confidently.
It was kind of funny to watch.
Did you see it in a book?
Isn’t that the excuse I usually use?
“Please explain. What will happen next?”
“Since everyone is gathered, if we all put our hands together, the road will be opened. If you follow that road, you will find a forest.”
“… … You will be useful.”
“haha… … Any help, I’m glad. In that sense, how about taking time to get to know who is good at what?”
Afterwards, we had time to briefly introduce each other’s composition under Hans G’s suggestion.
To recap, it was this:
[Hans G Team]
Summoner, Mage, Mace Warrior, Guide, Fairy Archer.
[Dwarf Team]
Dwarf warrior, beast swordsman, magician, archer, priest.
“Five! A priest is here!”
Hans G’s complexion brightened upon hearing the composition of the dwarf team. As I have to run raids in the future, it seems that the priest was happy to exist… … .
Yes, it is obvious that he is Karui’s priest anyway.
“Hey, how is the distribution… … .”
Like the explorers we met in the rift, after the introduction, we immediately discussed the loot.
And as a result.
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Miscellaneous mobs are acquired by the team that killed them.
The loot obtained by hunting together was agreed upon by rolling dice.
However, it was not a fair dice.
“Don’t those who contribute more should get more? Did you say Mr. Chryssen? Just by looking at it, I don’t think that’s going to be the most helpful of us.”
“Ah, like I said before, we don’t have information about this rift—”
“Am I familiar with the doppelganger forest?”
Raven’s negotiating mode in which he jokes around with his opponent with a shaky voice.
“Wait. Aren’t you too rude?”
In the middle, Hans team’s fairy archer was furious, but nothing changed.
“Maileen, please stop. T, isn’t that wrong?”
“Yeah, admit it. Didn’t you suffer a lot because of that barbarian friend’s doppelganger earlier? It is unfair to them to demand fairness when there is such a difference.”
“… … .”
A fairy archer who shuts his mouth with resentment when the leader and the wizard say the same thing.
Soon, Hans G spoke in a bitter voice.
“We will unconditionally subtract 1 from the scale of the dice.”
“Subtract two. Instead, I’ll use a ten dice.”
“… … I will. But instead, if we go high and play, please increase it.”
“It’s a reasonable offer. It would be nice to make it a rule since I threw it away. If any team makes a mistake, 1 is subtracted from the scale, and vice versa. how about it?”
Raven said, looking at the Dwarf exactly, and the Dwarf nodded obediently.
“Nothing bad.”
‘Cause I’m gonna hit you in the back anyway
Was it because of my feelings that I heard such a backstory?
***
When everyone gathered at the altar located in the center of the communion and raised their hands, the vines blocking the passage were pushed aside, revealing an uphill road.
“We will go first. Instead, I hope you don’t follow me too close.”
“That’s normal.”
Keeping a safe distance between the teams, as they proceeded along the passage, a forest appeared before long.
This is where the second chapter begins.
“The character has entered the special area.”
「Field Effect – Doppelganger Forest is given.」
「The status abnormality [Distrust] is given.」
「When attacking an expedition member, damage is doubled.」
The content of this chapter is very simple.
Go around the forest, kill the three middle bosses, and find an altar somewhere.
“Then which team will take the lead?”
“I think it would be good to take turns.”
Like an explorer with a passive ‘distrust’, each team moved in a divided formation rather than moving as one.
A structure that looks like an isosceles triangle when viewed from above.
It was a way to get rid of monsters in each direction on their own, and to provide support if it was dangerous.
“Turn on the voice control magic first.”
Although the distance from the other teams is quite far, once the team voice magic is turned on. Then, he continued his exploration by destroying the doppelganger that appeared every few minutes.
How long has it been since then?
“Nyaha! What is it, that dwarf! It took a lot of weight, but when you actually fight it, it’s no big deal!”
Naturally, we obtained information by hunting the other members’ doppelgangers as well.
Hans G’s side was as easy as expected, and the Dwarf team wasn’t as strong as expected.
‘It’ll be about 5th grade.’
This is the most happy news for me, who opened up the possibility that I might be a strong dragon killer in my heart.
“Raven, turn on voice control.”
“yes? Are you already writing?”
Oh, I didn’t say that.
“Be you and me.”
It is such a sensitive subject.
“yes? Why only the two of us… … .”
“I’ll explain everything later.”
The three of them, who had been bullied outright, expressed their doubts, but they nodded their heads when they saw my expression.
“… … It’s all done. But you don’t want to tell the three of you?”
“I don’t think all three of them have any talent for acting.”
It wasn’t really my intention, but our eyes naturally focused on Ainar.
“… … Let’s leave this talk until here.”
“yes. That would be nice.”
I got to the point.
“So how do you think it will turn out?”
“It’s half and half. They might just want to finish their exploration in peace and leave… … . Or maybe you are greedy.”
It was a bit of an unexpected answer.
“Half-half?”
Of course, I thought he would see a greater chance of being greedy.
“First of all, there are fewer numbers than us. When we actually faced each other, he wasn’t even stronger than us.”
Well, it is not.
“Still, one thing is certain, even if you are greedy, it is not right now. Maybe after I even kill the Guardians.”
This part coincided with my thoughts.
The doppelganger forest is a fifteen-player rift.
It means that it is difficult to clear with a single team unless you are very talented.
“You know? Conversely, it also means that we can’t hit over there first until we catch the Guardian.”
“Yeah, I know.”
This is the most fucked up part of the current situation.
Sakju flexor 削柱掘根.
By the way, the root cause must be pulled out at once, but if it is something that can be reassured, it is impossible to preemptively attack!
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Mace is itching and looks like she’s going crazy.
“Then what about over there?”
“A team with a man named Hans?”
“okay. Did you feel anything suspicious?”
“I do not know. He looked a little naive, but he didn’t seem like a bad person.”
“I don’t think he’s a bad person… … .”
It certainly looks like that.
But I know.
Hans G was the one who led more than a hundred explorers to the limbs to save their lives when they were trapped in [the crevice of evil].
He can’t just be seen as a sick person.
First off, I’m a player.
“ha… … .”
A sigh comes out of nowhere.
Hans G is not enough, so the team of Noark explorers.
Why does just entering the rift open hard mode?
“Bjorn, doppelganger party!”
“… … Keep an eye on the other side as well as the Dwarf side. If you feel something strange, tell me right away.”
“I see.”
At this point, I finished my conversation with Raven and focused on my exploration. Contrary to expectations, no one was deeply interested in our conversation.
There’s no way I wouldn’t have been curious… … .
It would be right to think that he waited and waited, believing that there would be such a circumstance.
‘… … I’m sorry, people.’
“Gee, please help!”
Anyway, except for the occasional support request from the Hans G team, time passed without incident.
And when it was time for the night.
Found one of the three middle bosses.
“Hey, it’s Manticore!”
One of the few non-doppelgangers in this rift, and rumored to be good value for money whether it’s a by-product or an essence.
「You have defeated the Manticore. EXP +5”
Thanks to the information of Raven and Hans G, the attack itself was not difficult.
However, the problem is… … .
No, it’s a bit of a problem, isn’t it?
“Stop moving!”
Essence dropped
It was really an essence that I could eat, dropped after a long time.
“Raven, take out the dice!”
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Must win