Chapter 109: Diplomacy or Combat?

[Group 1, come to the square! ]

Izel's call echoes.

I got up from my seat. Documents related to "Pick Me Up" were scattered on the desk in the room. I gathered up my papers and put them in the bottom drawer of my desk before locking the door.

When I entered the plaza, four people were gathered.

Jenna, Aaron, Eorka, and temporary member Edith as well.

A trio of people who had just finished fighting appeared from the gap. It was a five-person primary party made up of promising one-star candidates. However, only three people came out. The three of them walked past us like plaster statues with emotionless faces.

Are you going to the 11th floor again today?

asked Jenna, giving a short bow to her back.

Probably on the 12th floor.

We spent a good amount of time on the 11th floor.

Experience point efficiency has decreased and it's time to move on to the next level. Anytng would know that too.

[Open, space-time rift!]

Squeak.

The door in front of the plaza has opened.

The three of us went inside, and when Edith was about to follow her, she grabbed my sleeve and whispered,

Is it okay if I don't say anything?

What do you mean?

Fight against humans.

We're not children. You don't have to explain everything.

I answered and went inside.

Edith sighs and steps inside, then the door closes behind her.

The left mirror lights up and a message appears.

[Main dungeon, current challenge floor is the 12th floor. ]

[The door will open in 10 seconds.]

[The door will open in 10 seconds. Get ready! ]

Edith said in a quiet voice.

No matter what happens, just do what you have to do.

I know you don't have to say it.

The more you know, the better.

Jenna blinked in confusion.

Aaron turned to Edith.

Are the monsters on the 12th floor really that strong?

It's not very strong. You'll see it when you get there.

Edith's eyes turned cold.

Swish.

I drew my sword.

The sound of the blade scraping against the sheath tickled my ears.

The long sword caught the light and gave off an eerie glow.

Teleport, probably already her 10th time.

When the light that filled my vision disappeared, I was in a strange place.

[Twelfth layer]

[Mission type: Subjugation]

[Purpose: Destroy the enemy!]

The field was like a city.

A brick-paved street stretches between low walls and buildings.

But the streets are deserted. Nameless leaves are blown away by the wind and fly far away.

Suppressed. where is the enemy?

Jenna fired the arrow with confidence.

Confident eyes. The impact of heroic reactivity research. Other heroes can now also see mission objectives as system messages.

[Human Soldier Lv.11 X 13]

Huh, human soldier?

Jenna tilted her head curiously.

Who are you?

A man's voice came from the other side.

I looked in that direction.

Across the street, seven armed soldiers were looking at us. They put on their mail and helmets and pointed their spears at us.

You can see us.

Different from NPC.

So they are the enemy.

I pulled out my shield.

Aaron intervened.

Hyeonnim, they are not monsters. They're human, right?

Does that mean we won't fight?

Well, I think we should at least talk about it first.

I looked back.

The three of them had confused expressions on their faces.

Eorca, who had been stiff, regained her composure and opened her mouth.

I agree. You may receive information about this location. We were able to pass without a fight.

Why not fight?

I don't want to waste my life either.

What's wrong?

Oh, yeah.

Jenna scratched her head.

Edith stood far away from us and he closed his eyes as if he didn't care.

Hyeonnim

Aaron's eyes flickered.

He doesn't want to fight.

You could probably force him to listen, but considering what's to come, that's not a good approach.

It seemed like I needed to see for myself.

Let's try it.

Thank you. I'll try talking to them.

Aaron walked to the street.

When they got to the middle of the street, Aaron screamed.

I'm Aaron. I want to talk to you!

Aaron stopped in the middle of the road.

A person who seems to be the leader stepped forward.

So are we! We were dragged into this strange place for no reason.

What do you say?

It's so complicated that it's hard to explain. It might be better to move a little closer. Don't worry, we won't hurt you. We just want to go back. I can't get out because of a strange barrier.

Well then, let me ask you.

Please put down your weapons before you come. Our comrade is quite cautious.

Aaron hesitated, but lowered his spear.

I said: Stop it.

Yes?

Are you stupid? Do you just listen to what they say?

I grinned and then shouted.

Everyone please come here. Please put down your weapons. I was also careful.

This is disgusting!

It's okay for us to drop our weapons, but not for you?

While I was making my point, the leader's expression became noticeably stiffer.

After talking to the soldiers next to him, the leader nodded.

That's good. Instead, the three of us will go together.

As much as you like.

The leader and two of his men came towards us with their weapons on the ground.

Hyungnim, are you trying to talk to them?

There is something I would like to ask you if we can communicate.

We needed to get a lot of information about how they got to this stage and how they were ultimately judged by the system as monsters. They knew everything else.

If that's possible.

Clicking sound. Click. Click.

Every time the soldier took a step, the joints of his armor made a grinding sound.

The leader stopped three meters away, spread his hands and spoke.

As you can see, they were unarmed. We hope you treat us the same way.

Thud!

My signboard fell on the road.

After that, a sword fell next to it.

Is that enough?

That's good. Now I can really talk. But did you know? I hear a constant voice in my head. Even if I try to cover my ears, I can't stop it.

The leader slowly approached us.

The voices are still talking about this and that.

Oh really? And what does it say?

Well, that's

The male students were bloodshot.

Dark veins began to pulse near his eyes.

I'm told to kill you!

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