56. Interview

The conditions for obtaining the clone rune are simple.

All you have to do is impersonate someone else and commit murder in the location where the rune is hidden.

Of course, it was not as easy as it sounds.

'How many cases would there be of someone impersonating someone and committing murder?'

But today, it actually happens.

That guy impersonating Black Scythe commits murder and obtains the clone's rune.

'Of course, the person involved may not know.'

Ryu Min read the imposter's thoughts.

-Tsk, do you really think I am a black scythe? Jerk the. I never thought it would be this easy to deceive.

While maintaining a blank expression on the outside, he is laughing heartily on the inside.

'Your expression doesn't waver, does it? At that level, I can be an actor.'

The real nickname of the guy who is currently impersonating Black Scythe is [Kukuruppong].

This is a guy who accidentally gets the rune of his alter ego and later gets the nickname doppelganger.

'He's nothing special now, but he's become famous after getting the clone rune.'

You become famous not for the good, but for the bad.

It's because the clone's runes were used for all kinds of crimes.

'It's worth it. 'It's trash with a history of fraud to begin with.'

Loan fraud, multi-level fraud, scam, spam coin, hacking exchange impersonation, voice phishing, etc.

He is an experienced and professional conman who has tried almost any scam that can make money.

'That guy has become a player and is now impersonating Black Scythe... … .'

The reality of even criminals gaining otherworldly powers was bitter, but that was only for a moment.

Ryumin internally smiled in satisfaction as he saw the imposter confronting him as planned.

'Use him to take over the clone's rune.'

Because it was a chance to get a hidden piece.

"Now that everyone has said hello, let me briefly check your personal information. "Shall we start with Little Cock?"

"yes? "Yes."

Ryumin looked nervous, like a trainee who had just enlisted.

"Your real name is Kim Seung-hyun, right?"

"yes."

"How old are you?"

"I'm 19."

"Do you currently have any other job?"

"Yes, I just graduated from high school… … ."

"19 years old, unemployed… … ."

The person in charge mumbled and wrote down information on a document.

"In the sign-up question, you said you were a level 13 assassin. Is that correct?"

"yes that's right."

"Is it true that you even reached 4th place in the district rankings?"

"yes yes."

Even though I answered 'yes', I couldn't help but laugh inside.

'What is the truth? It's all lies.'

There was just one thing I didn't lie about.

It's a nickname.

'Little Little Cock is a nickname that actually exists.'

In other words, Ryumin is also impersonating another player.

'That way, I will also be eligible to obtain the clone's rune.'

It would be absurd if the person in charge found out.

Because there were two impersonators in front of me.

'No matter what lies I tell, there's no way for them to check.'

However, that doesn't mean it isn't annoying.

Even if your identity wasn't exposed, your face was exposed.

'Well, it's okay. There's no need to worry about your face being leaked through these guys here.'

Ryumin looked at the Black Flame Dragon and the imposter.

-4th place in district ranking? Baby anchovies are surprisingly good, right?

-Hmm. I also didn't get 4th place... … . You can't look down on someone just because they look like X-bap.

While reading their thoughts, the person in charge shifted his gaze.

"All right. Next, I will ask a question to the Black Flame Dragon on my right hand."

"Can I ask you something before that?"

"yes. Black Flame Dragon. "What are you curious about?"

"Why are you revealing all your personal information in front of others instead of having a one-on-one conversation? "Is there a reason?"

The person in charge looked slightly dissatisfied with the somewhat dissatisfied tone of voice.

"Well, I was asking openly so that we could get to know each other and become friends… … Are you uncomfortable with others hearing your personal information?"

"Is there anyone you don't mind?"

"Anyway, if we become members and become friends, we will know everything, right? And it's not a huge amount of information; it just asks about your name, age, occupation, and otherworld level and class."

"… … ."

Although he said he could convince him, Black Flame Dragon's dissatisfaction did not go away.

The person in charge sighed openly.

"Phew, if you are truly dissatisfied, the interview with Black Flame Dragon will not proceed… … ."

"Well, it's not a complaint, so let's just move on."

The Black Flame Dragon responded indifferently, but Ryumin knew.

The guy was quite embarrassed on the inside.

'It has to be that way. 'I applied in the first place with the intention of preying on players, so I'm sure I want to get through the interview no matter what.'

From the perspective of the Black Flame Dragon, who possessed the rune of absorption, the Player Union Cafe was like an all-you-can-eat buffet.

"Then let me ask you a question. "Your real name is Shim Hyeong-taek, right?"

"yes."

"What is your age and occupation?"

"I am 15 years old and a middle school student."

"Oh, you are the youngest among the applicants."

He was smiling on the outside as if he was giving a compliment, but on the inside he wasn't.

-This little pig. I thought I was an adult, but I was a middle school student?

-Hehehehe, it's like an X.

Even the impersonator, who was maintaining a poker face, was barely able to hold back his laughter.

But Ryumin couldn't smile.

Because I knew what the Black Flame Dragon had done.

'Would I be able to laugh like that if I found out that this guy brutally murdered my classmate? Of course, rather than being friends, they are guys who usually tease or harass me.'

Ryu Min also had the same experience, so he could understand.

I would have wanted to kill him.

He must have been confident since he had already experienced countless kills in the fourth round.

'But killing an ordinary person so brutally just because he was playing a prank? 'It's something an average middle school student can't do.'

The Black Flame Dragon deliberately killed and carried out something that was difficult for even an ordinary adult to do.

'It's definitely not average. Even if there is an absorption rune.'

That's why Ryu Min kept him in check by killing him five times in four rounds.

Because his very existence is dangerous.

"Is it true that you are a level 10 warrior and ranked 3rd in the district?"

"It's true. "Then do you think I lied?"

The person in charge was a little taken aback when the Black Flame Dragon spoke in an awkward tone.

"Hmm, I was just asking to confirm. "I apologize if you were offended."

"… … ."

"Next, Black Scythe's name is… … ."

"Kim In-hong. He is 28 years old. His job is fund manager. "He has never missed the top spot in the area and is level 30. You also know that he is a Shinigami class, right?"

"Ahh, yes! sure."

"Is it okay now? "What more do you have to prove?"

"doesn't exist! Thank you for your confirmation."

Black Scythe spoke indifferently and crossed his arms again.

I'm afraid that someone might be a fraud, so I'm running out of words.

'That guy, every time he opens his mouth, he lies.'

The name Kim In-hong that he mentioned in the first place is not even his name.

Not to mention the information about the black scythe.

'What does a fund manager do when he makes a living off of others?'

The reason he acts like a black scythe like this is all because of money.

'I plan to use my reputation as the Black Scythe to borrow money from players. That's why I'm trying to join the cafe.'

Even if the economy collapses and an era of dystopia arrives, money does not disappear.

Its value will only drop.

"This concludes the simple information verification, and we will proceed with the full-scale interview."

The three people focused on what the person in charge said.

"First, I'm going to ask you a common question. All you have to do is tell us one by one why you want to join Playseva. "First, Little Cock."

"Oh, I… … ."

Of course, Ryu Min, who repeated the round, knew the answer the other person wanted.

What is the purpose of the cafe called Plseva and what kind of players do you want to join?

"The world is rough these days, isn't it? "I was scared to be alone and thought it would be good to unite with other players, so I applied for membership."

"Well, I understand. Next, the Black Flame Dragon on your right hand?"

"Uhm… … ."

Shim Hyung-taek was troubled for a moment.

Can't we honestly say we're here to kill the player?

"me too… … It's a similar reason to you. I can't go to school anymore, and I'm worried about the next round, so I thought it would be good if we asked each other's opinions and helped each other... … ."

'As expected, it's being buried by me.'

If you give a model answer, the Black Flame Dragon will follow suit.

This is something that has been repeated since previous episodes.

'Only when players come together can the world be corrected. That's the slogan and motto of this cafe.'

As for the topic of player collusion, it can be said that the first interview passed.

Of course, there are exceptions.

"What about Black Scythe?"

"I just saw that there was a cafe, so I applied to join. "I thought it would be fun."

"… … Haha, is that so?"

If it's a black scythe, no matter what you say, you'll get a free pass.

If a big guy like Black Scythe were to come in, how could he fail the interview?

'This is just a formal question.'

Even without reading my thoughts, I can see that I want to say I passed right away.

"great. All three people's answers were quite satisfactory from the cafe's perspective. Well, let me ask you one more question. Cocktail Cocktail."

"yes."

"Have you ever been bullied while attending school? Or is there someone you want to kill?"

"yes?"

It was a question he had already expected, but Ryu Min pretended to be embarrassed.

"What is that... … ."

"This is a question required for an interview, so just answer it."

"Wow, I was bullied, but… … It's not to the point where I want to kill him... … ."

"Hmm, really? Is there anyone you have a personal grudge against? "Tell me now."

"Uh, none."

When Ryumin waved his hand, the person in charge looked somewhat disappointed.

"All right. Then, I will ask the same question to Black Flame Dragon. Have you ever been teased while going to school? Someone was harassing me. Or someone you want to kill?"

"… … ."

When I looked at the black flame dragon, I was wondering what I should answer to pass the interview.

-What kind of question is this? What do you want? Fuck you. Are you telling me honestly that you killed them all?

Ryumin laughed inwardly as he looked at the Black Flame Dragon worrying.

'Tell me honestly. If you say you committed murder, you'll probably get a free pass.'

However, the Black Flame Dragon shook his head as if he was not crazy enough to confess his crime to others.

"torment? "There's nothing like that?"

"ah… … no?"

The person in charge sighed again, as if disappointed.

"What about Black Scythe?"

"why? If there's someone you want to kill, are you going to kill them instead? "Why are you asking such useless questions?"

The person in charge's eyes widened as the black scythe protested.

It seemed like he was surprised that he was rebelling, but he wasn't.

"Oh, how did you know? you're right. Instead, I asked a question to kill him. Strictly speaking, we are going to kill each other together."

"what?"

People suddenly looked at me, asking what I was talking about.

It was worth it since they were discussing murder calmly.

"Why are you surprised? "I'm sure everyone experienced murder in the fourth round, right?"

"… … ."

"Well, I understand. "Murder in the other world and murder in reality will feel different."

"… … ."

"I'm revealing it now, but the final hurdle in the interview is to commit murder. You have to kill to pass the final interview. "This is why I asked you if there was anyone you wanted to kill."

"To kill, to kill… … rani."

Ryumin opened his mouth and made a shocked expression.

"Why did you do that… … ."

"hmm? "It looks like you don't understand, Cockle."

'Am I the only one? 'Other people don't understand, so please explain.'

The person in charge nodded as if answering Ryu Min's thoughts.

"great. I need you to understand why this is happening. As those of you who have read the article know, the government is already making moves to regulate and exclude players. "I am afraid of our power that transcends humans."

It's not wrong.

The government is preparing various bills to deal with the rampant behavior of players for which force is not effective.

'But the fence called the law has no power over players who ignore the law in the first place.'

Moreover, this policy only arouses player resentment.

Can't you tell just by looking at the person in front of you?

"We are different from ordinary people. You are no longer a weak and inferior being. To put it bluntly, the future will be a player-led world. If we join forces, the speed will go even faster. "That is the meaning of the cafe's existence!"

The person in charge who spoke passionately looked like a fanatic who had fallen into a cult... … .

'I can't refute this because it actually happens.'

Ryu Min, who had experienced the player-driven world, couldn't just laugh at it.

"So we don't have to be on the fence about the law. We must resist and confront government regulations. Only the players have to show that they are the law."

"So the murder…" … ?"

"you're right. Murder is a form of rebellion to show our players' will to the government. "It shows that laws and such cannot bind us."

"… … ."

"Do you understand now? "Cocktail?"

"Ah yes… … ."

"At Plseba, we only pass interviews with talented people who are prepared to stand up to the government and lead the world in the future. If there is anyone among you who is reluctant, please get up and leave right now. However, those who leave now will not expect help from our cafe in the future."

Euphemistically speaking, this is helpful, but in reality, it means blacklisting.

In some ways, it was no different from a threat.

Did he notice that?

No one got up from their seats.

"Hehe, it looks like everyone is fully prepared. great. Then, I will assume that you have agreed to the final interview and proceed."

"I can't believe we're moving on. "To murder?"

The person in charge calmly answered the black flame dragon's reply.

"That's right."

"How do I proceed when there is nothing worth killing?"

"You don't have to worry about that."

The person in charge smiled coldly for a moment.

"I've been looking for a target just in case something like this happens."