Chapter 32 – Episode 32. Wed(2)
[Among those who have such thoughts, Kang Min-goo is the only one who has a 5-star job. That’s why we chose Kang Min-goo.]
I stared blankly at the rat head for a while.
“So that helped me get a 5-star job-“
[No no no. No. You sound like a big deal.
Absolutely our company did not help you with your 5-star job draw.
You know? Do you really get into trouble when you say that? Kang Min-goo just picked the 5 sex jobs by his own luck. Do you know?]
A rat head that speaks loudly and loudly.
It seems that helping with the drawing is a really serious violation. Seeing you so flustered
Well, if that’s the case, let’s call it my luck.
“Okay. Let’s say I picked a 5-star job with my luck. But I know that a 5-star job is great, but even so—”
[No. Mr Mingu. You don’t yet fully appreciate the greatness of your job.
A 5-star job is a game-changing job at this level.
It’s still in the very early stages, so the impact on the game as a whole will be insignificant, but as time goes by and you grow into a higher class, the influence will grow enormously.]
Hmmm, is that about it?
What about a top job? Is there anything like that?
When I asked about the top job, the rat head answered.
[Isn’t that obvious? Did you really think that the first skill would go straight? If that happens, how will people with 1- or 2-star jobs live? As you level up, higher jobs will be unlocked. The more stars the job has, the more diverse the choices are, and you can get more powerful skills.]
Hmmm, is that it?
Well, how can I hold on to a poor job with only one skill like Jisoo and Jiyoon?
You have to have a high-ranking job to have a good balance.
[So, it means that a 5-star job really has the best potential.
How many people do you think have 5-star jobs on the planet where the game is taking place?]
“Uh… Well? Tens would be too few, maybe a hundred?”
[There are five in total, including Kang Min-goo.]
Hey, this surprised me a bit.
“All, five? Only five people?”
[Yes, it is. Now you know how great your job is, right? Depending on how those five people act, the game could end in three years or even longer. Do you know?]
Hmmm, it makes sense.
It means that 5 people with 5-star jobs, including me, will become the strongest people on this planet in the future.
So, take me, who will have a huge impact on the outcome of this game? I came here to do it.
[Now you can see why we want to help you?]
“Yes, I understand. So, how will you help?”
At my words, the rat head continued talking with a relieved expression.
[As I said earlier, what we can give you is information. In fact, there is no help I can give you other than information. If you greatly intervene with the user, the probability of getting caught on the top increases dramatically. If caught, in the worst case, the management company may be replaced. If that happens… It’s the end.]
A rat head trembling as if imagining something terrifying.
From what I’ve heard, it doesn’t sound like something to be terribly afraid of, but I guess that’s not what rat heads are.
It’s above anyway.
Who is it really referring to?
He must be the one who made this game.
Then.. Is it like ‘God’?
Uhh I don’t know
Head hurts.
Putting aside my complex thoughts, I spoke to the rat head.
“So what information will you give me?”
[We, and Mr. Kang Min-goo, don’t want this game to end forever, right? Then, first of all, you need to know how this game ends.]
“The game is over. So when I become stronger, I intend to protect the demon king from humans.”
[Protect the demon lord from humans. It’s good. But that method is only half correct.]
“What is the correct answer for the other half?”
[First of all, let me tell you clearly about the win or loss of this game.
The devil dies If that happens, the game will end with the victory of the humans and the defeat of the demon army.
It doesn’t matter how many demon kings remain, whether all four kings of the demon king are alive. If the demon king dies, it is the end for sure.]
“You just need to catch the king, right? Well, that’s unlikely to be possible, but it’s a simple rule anyway.”
[Yes, it is. And that rule… Also applies to the human side.]
Huh? What is this again
I asked the rat head with a face that I did not understand.
“What do you mean by a rule that applies to humans as well? Do humans also say that if the king dies, it is a defeat?”
[That’s correct.]
“.. Who is the king of the human side?”
[Among those who received a five-star job like you, there must be someone who received a job called ‘Hero’. He is the king of the human side. If he dies, the game ends with the Demon King’s victory.]
I looked at the rat head with a dumbfounded face.
I thought the game would never end if I just protected the demon king, but I thought there would be such a rule.
[In summary, if the demon king dies, the game ends with the victory of the human, and if the hero dies, the victory of the demon army. Did you understand?]
“Uh.. I understand.”
The rat head said with a satisfied expression.
[Great. If so, I’ll give you a problem here. What should I do to avoid ending this game?]
Oh it’s a quiz
I hate this.
But it’s not difficult.
“..So that the demon king and the hero never die.”
Rat Head said with a smile.
[This is the correct answer.]
The mouse head hastily left.
Is it dangerous to be there for too long?
The mouse head hurriedly disappeared, saying that he would come secretly next time, so let’s continue the story.
There was only one piece of information he passed on, and it was about the hero.
There is a person with a warrior job in Korea.
Two out of five five-star professionals in the world are in Korea.
Also a gaming powerhouse.
The useless soup is filling up.
The rat head advised me to find a hero.
Compared to other five-star professions, the hero is very weak in the beginning.
It is said that there are often cases where the game ends in vain due to a violent death in the beginning, so he said that it would be better to protect him until he grows up to a certain extent.
In addition, he said that building a friendship would be of great help in coordinating the game.
Ha, it’s so hard to say that I’m going to have a good time with others.
Even if the rat head doesn’t know people, it doesn’t know too much.
But if you know where the warrior is, I won’t protect you or not.
When asked about the location of the hero, the rat head said he didn’t know.
He said he had barely found out that he was in Korea.
Is it not easy to access because it is information directly related to the win or loss of the game?
– Survivors are forming groups. Look around those groups and you’ll find a champion. Right now, humans are gathering on a fairly large scale near here. How about going from there? Compared to other 5-star classes, they are weak in the beginning, but they will have much stronger skills than normal people. So, if you look around for exceptional humans, you’ll find a hero.-
The rat head took on the job irresponsibly and quickly disappeared.
Oh, he had a lot to ask, but he just went away without saying anything.
A dog like a dog, a mouse like a mouse.
I’ll ask next time
It might be a bit annoying, but what can I do? I’ll have to look for it.
In addition, I also thought that I should become a lot stronger.
It seems like it will take a lot of strength to coordinate the hero and the demon king so that they don’t both die.
I want to get stuck somewhere and live happily with our pretty kids, but if I do, I think the game will end without being able to enjoy it for a long time.
Still, after meeting the rat head, I think I got a direction on how I should live my life from now on.
Looking at the place where the rat head was gone, I sent a greeting of thanks.
Thank you rat
I returned to the Chungui-gwan lecture room and summoned the door of rest.
When I went inside, Si-eun and Ji-yoon rushed to greet me.
“Oh, brother! What happened? The scenery outside suddenly changed…”
“Ah, it was a space where nothing could be seen. I think I can hear something like the sound of a strange monster standing in the distance…”
I said while stroking Shi-eun and Ji-yoon’s hair.
“Oh, I’m sorry. It seems that the door to rest was closed and moved to the same place between the dimensional gaps. Were you scared?”
At my words, Shi-eun and Ji-yoon shook their heads.
“Um… Well… It wasn’t that scary.”
“You weren’t afraid?”
“Yes, it’s rather… A warm feeling.”
Felt cozy I’m surprised
Well, I’m glad it wasn’t scary.
I went back to the mattress and lay down.
I’m tired.
I can’t help but feel tired after not getting enough sleep and going out to talk to the rat head.
I said to Ji-yoon and Si-eun who were lying on my arms again.
“I’m thinking of going to the OO station area tomorrow. I have someone to find.”
“The OO station?”
“Who are you looking for?”
The points the two are curious about are different.
“Yeah, they say there was a fairly large group of survivors there. I’m going to see if the person I’m looking for is there.”
Si-eun and Ji-yoon don’t ask me anymore.
These kids, I really like this.
Even if I have a question, I won’t pry into it.
But Jiyoon’s expression is very heartbreaking.
He hesitated as if he wanted to say something, but soon buried his face in my chest.
It was an expression that passed by in an instant, but I couldn’t avoid my eyes.
When I was young, I lived on a few years of nunchisbap.
Hey, if this is the case, I can’t help but ask.
“Jiyun-ah.”
“Yes, brother.”
“If there is something you want to say, do it. I will listen to you if you can.”
It really is. You should listen to what you can hear.
Because I am the owner of these children.
Of course, the two years standing next to me had no choice.
I’m a kid.
At my words, Jiyoon starts to hesitate.
“I can make you say whatever you have on your mind if you give it a command. Will you do that in the future?”
Jiyoon is taken aback by my words.
“Oh, no brother. I will tell you.”
Jiyoon seemed to organize her thoughts for a moment, then she started talking.
“You said you were going to OO Station.”
“It did.”
“Then…Can you find my parents and brother? The house my parents lived in is nearby.. Maybe they are among the survivors.”
Ah, by the way, Ji-yoon told the school about the deaths of Chang-soo and Jeong-hyeon and left to find her parents.
Then she met Juniel and died.
Eh, I don’t know if it’s someone else’s request, but I can’t refuse this.
Well, I was going to go there tomorrow anyway.
“..Okay. I’m going there tomorrow, so let’s look for my parents and younger brother.”
“Me, really?”
Jiyoon is pleased with my words.
I asked Jiyun.
“By the way… What will you do when you meet your parents?”
You should definitely do this.
If Ji-yoon’s parents are alive, and if Ji-yoon wants to stay with her parents, I’ll be cool and leave her behind.
I don’t know if I can move my body and live even if I’m away, but that’s not my part-time job.
Anyway, I will respect Jiyoon’s choice.
He’s a child who owes me his life, and I’ll let him do as he pleases.
However, Jiyoon’s answer was different from what I expected.
“…I won’t see you.”
“..Huh?”
Jiyoon said as she buried her face in my chest.
“Please. Couldn’t you just check on the fate of my parents and younger brother instead of me? And, by any chance, if you two are still alive, please tell me that I am dead.”
“Huh? Will you be okay though?”
“Yes..It is true that I am dead.”
..This is a really different answer than I expected.
“Think about it, Jiyoon. Honestly, I thought I would let you go if you would stay with your parents.”
At my words, Jiyoon said with sad eyes.
“No. Again, I’m already dead. There’s no guarantee that even if I’m separated from my brother, I’ll be able to move as well as I do now.”
Well, be smart too.
“And..”
Jiyoon’s words continued.
“I am oppa’s subordinate. Oppa is my master. So… I will be by your side until the end.”
Ah, this good thing.
I’m going to go back to Jisoo’s twin years.
“So, please make sure to tell my parents about my death, so that they can give up on me.”
“.. OK got it. I’ll do it for you if you want.”
If this is the responsibility of the owner, then it must be a responsibility.
It’s not anyone else, it’s Jiyoon. I do this much.
Ji-yoon buried her face in my chest again, and found Si-eun, who was cradled in the chest opposite him, staring at me.
“… Why? Should you find your parents too?”
At my words, Shi-eun shook her head.
“No. My parents are in America. Well, to be honest, I don’t have a very good relationship, so I don’t have much thought of finding it.”
Shi-eun looked at Ji-yoon, who buried her face in my chest, and said.
“It’s just… She thought Jiyoon was a little jealous. It seems like her family got along well… And her brother seems to care a lot…”
Hmm, did I leave our Goddess behind and only show favoritism to Jiyoon?
Because the moment she lost her life instead of mine still lingers before my eyes.
But we can’t make our goddess pout.
I said, holding her two women tightly with my arms tight.
“Don’t worry. As long as they belong to me, I will treat everyone equally and take care of them equally.”
I looked at Juniel and Jisoo standing next to me and muttered softly.
“Except them”
I closed my eyes again and went to sleep.
