The Puppeteer Becomes a Player Again 34

Chapter 34 – Cynthia’s Judgment

At first, I knew it because of the appearance of a new dungeon.
However, Mengsk, the guild master of the Genesis Guild, and the guild members came out of the portal.

The identity of the flash was none other than the creation of a portal.
When Mengsk appeared, reporters rushed at him like a pack of hyenas.

“Guild Master. I’d like to hear a word about this expedition.”
“Is there any item that this expedition is aiming for?”
“There are hundreds of requests on the Great Mountains. Are you aiming for them?”

Questions poured in from all directions like baby birds asking for food.
The voice asking for an answer to his question touched Mengsk’s heart.

But if you get angry, it’s sewage.
Mengsk gave a courtesy comment prepared in advance, controlled the test, and approached the guild member in progress.

It was then.
“Kyaaaaa
A woman screamed

There were dozens of arrows of darkness pouring down towards Mengsk.
A skill cast by an assassin-type player.

Take advantage of the moment when all eyes turned to that direction. The assassin charged at Mengsk.
In both hands of the assassin was a dagger made of mana of the dark attribute.
If this continues, Mengsk will be assassinated.

His movements were so nimble that no one could identify the assassin.
I’m just busy blocking the arrows of darkness…

It was then.
A robed player swung his arms.

As a result, a blue magic circle appeared around Mengsk.
The doll’s threads spilling out of the magic circle caught the assassin who was aiming for Mengsk.
At the same time, all arrows of darkness were deflected.

The sudden change, the reporters skillfully took pictures without missing the situation.
A player wearing a deep robe, unknown whether it was a boy or a girl, appeared.

Besides, didn’t he easily stop the assassin who was aiming for Mengsk?
This is an article.

But reporters couldn’t leave this situation on video.
I couldn’t even post breaking news.
This is because the doll’s thread from the magic circle bounced off the black arrow, destroying all the reporters’ cameras, laptops, and other devices.

I deflected the attack, but I’m only aiming for the machine?
Suspicious, but reporters did not dare to say anything to the player.

Players are special beings who protect humanity from dungeons.
Therefore, players are protected by special laws.

A reporter who says something to that player here is rather likely to be buried in society.
Knowing that, the reporters took out their phones and started shooting.

Bang!
At that time, an assassin tied to the thread of a doll that came out of the magic circle collided with the floor.
Everyone in the area froze as the impact was so powerful that the concrete floor dented.

The player, who is not sure whether it is a boy or a girl, controlled the magic circle and attacked the assassin, and everyone including the reporters started filming.
Although she was in a frightening situation, she was curious and reassured that she would not be attacked.

There was only one calm person here.
`Look at that? The bind ability is pretty solid. Bind and mercilessly punish an assassin who even I could barely read his movements? Do you like it. He has useful abilities and a cold personality… I’m really curious about who he is.’

Mengsk had an excellent eye for players.
His eyes were always glistening with greed.
I wonder who that player is. I want to take off my robe right now and know his identity.

‘I’m not his daughter-in-law.’
Mengsk looked at the unknown player’s height and thought of a player who might be targeting him.

However, the player named Shumi is not that strong, only has some talent for magic.
There is no way to save yourself decisively.

Rather, those assassins were sent by people who hated and hated him, including Shumi… No doubt.
The person who saves you is at least a neutral player, or a player who wants to be in Mengsk’s eyes.

Bang!
While Mengsk finished the calculations in his head.
The unidentified player slammed the assassin on the floor dozens of times.

The floor was dented and ruined as if a huge iron ball had fallen.
But there were no bloodstains anywhere.
The unknown player, conscious of that, put the assassin he had bound down on the floor.

Hey profit! Pop!
Sure enough, with the sound of the wind blowing, the assassin’s figure disappeared.
It was an alter ego ability used by high-ranking assassins.

Even if you were looking for an assassin, it would already be gone.
Although he prevented the assassination of Mengsk, he was fooled by the assassin from the beginning.

“…”
There was a sudden suffocating silence.

No one can easily open their mouth.
The reporters wanted to get an interview with that player, but were overwhelmed by the atmosphere and couldn’t bear it.
Mengsk and the Genesis guild members are just watching what the author is doing.

“If…”
Then a heavily modulated voice came from within the robe.
Everyone’s eyes turned to the unknown player.

“If the video I’m filming now spreads, I’ll kill all of you without exception, regardless of who spread it. I’ve recorded all of you.”
A dire warning.
Those who do not want their identities revealed, those with a cruel and ruthless temper, those with powerful abilities.

It is a warning from an unknown being.
But the words are real and sincere.

It is a world where players with powerful abilities take over the power of the world.
Judging by the personality he has shown, there is a very high chance that he will make what he said come true.

Frightened people hurriedly began erasing the video.
In the midst of this, people with special interests or occupational diseases secretly tried to transmit the video.
However, the people who saw it rushed and subdued such a person with violence.

`As expected… The more rational the beast, the greater the fear… He is the same type of human as me. It’s quite.’
Mengsk saw that and began to like the unidentified player.
Now that he had saved himself, Mengsk slowly moved to his side, deciding that he was no longer his enemy.

*

“Thank you for saving me. As you know, I am the guild master of the Genesis Guild. In return for saving me, a prize or something… If you want something, just tell me. I’ll do it all.”

Seeing Mengsk appear in person, Cynthia changed her strategy.
She succeeded in attracting Mengsk’s attention by using an assassin doll she made and portraying a character he liked.

Cynthia’s goal is to catch evidence that Mengsk will not be able to escape later, just like when he defeated Senna.
It’s not bad to spray scouting dolls and inspect the inside of the building.
However, it was impossible because there was a strong barrier inside the guild building.

I want to go inside the guild building. However, only formal guild members can enter the guild building.
However, if you become a guild member, you have to take the risk that Cynthia’s information may be exposed.

“I’m a mercenary. I came here after hearing that the ransom for her was high this time.”
To act as if there is no grudge against Mengsk?
After all, mercenaries who reveal money and honor are the best.

“I am more versed in the Bind skill than anyone else. If you hire me… No monster will be able to move a single step.”
Hearing Cynthia’s altered voice, Mengsk made some calculations in his head.

`Supporters rather than dealers. Bind ability is the best efficiency in terms of offense and defense. The eyesight that lightly blocks the alter ego of a powerful assassin, and that cold judgment. There is nothing wrong with hiring them, and they are both players and mercenaries who pay more than their food. He’d better hire.`

At the same time as the calculation, Mengsk felt shame and anger.
The guild master of the highest guild was almost assassinated.

Assassins who couldn’t even understand their bodies well, and guild members who were busy trying to block attacks…
He felt the beings targeting him grow stronger every moment.
Conversely, the guild members feel more and more regressed, drunk with the pride of being the top guild members.

With this expedition as an opportunity, the level of the guild members was raised once.
And… If his skills are further verified, I will propose to recruit him as a guild executive.

“Okay. I’ve already seen your skills… I’ll hire you.”

In fact, the guild members are not weak either.
It’s just that Cynthia, who became a 7th-level player, used an ability that was too powerful.

However, Mengsk has no way of knowing this fact.
He decided to hire and recruit future guild officers, and he took out a contract and handed it to Cynthia himself.

At this time, Cynthia pretended to receive the contract with both hands… And sent a reconnaissance doll inside the sleeve of Maengsk.
This is because if it is attached to Mengsk’s body, there is a high possibility that it will not be affected by the blocking barrier.

A doll as small as a fly in natural behavior.
Mengsk didn’t notice Cynthia’s actions and intentions at all.

“We are the Genesis Guild, the top guild. We will never make strange contracts, so don’t worry.”
A contract on one sheet of A4 paper.
Still, the prestige of the top-level guild made it easy to read with clear, uncomplicated content.

In attacking the Great Mountains, they primarily follow the orders of the Genesis Guild.
Give all the rewards obtained in the dungeon to the Genesis Guild.
However, when the dungeon clearing is over, the reward is shared in front of everyone.
Here, the amount of compensation decreases according to the contribution and activity.
Guild Genesis will not discriminate against additional members who participate during the dungeon raid and will treat them as if they were members of the same guild.
Etc…

Roughly how to behave in the dungeon, the phrase related to the reward was written.
The conditions were similar to those of entering the top guild as a mercenary.
However, thanks to the work that saved Mengsk, you can get out of vigils and miscellaneous work, and the employment value and reward distribution rate are high.

Cynthia, whose purpose was not compensation.
I received a pen from one of the guild members and quickly signed it in the signature line.
Seeing the sign of the contract without hesitation, Mengsk smiled and asked Cynthia to shake hands.

“Please take good care of me. Then come to the guild on the promised day. I look forward to your success.”
Cynthia added more dolls here, but Mengsk didn’t notice.