64. Cho Yong-ho

The path toward democracy.

"Chwiik! "Chwiik!"

A group of orcs appeared like bandits trying to collect the toll.

But even for a moment.

Seogeogeukkeuk-!

The bodies fell one after another, along with the heads that floated around.

[The orc has been defeated!] [Experience +0.41%] [Gold +40] [Current number of kills: 303/100] [All stats increase by 100% due to the Rune of Massacre effect.] [Attack with the effect of the Skull Bone Necklace. Speed ​​increases by 25%.]Ryumin, who lightly disposed of three orcs as if killing a passing bug, narrowed his eyes when he saw the experience.

'Maybe it's because there's no experience buff, but it feels really salty.'

Ryumin's current level is 31.

I caught 303 fish, but only went up 1 level.

'It's probably because my level is too high.'

Of course, it was a small amount of experience for Ryumin, but not for other players.

'Probably, if you just complete the quest for 300 orcs, most of them will reach level 20.'

For Ryumin, level 40 is the goal.

'Even if you help Min-ri Min, you still have enough time to level up. 'There's nothing to worry about.'

If Minjoo-ri grows, Ryumin will also benefit.

I didn't think helping was a loss.

Besides, aren't we classmates?

'I'm just sorry that I didn't pay enough attention to you in the last episode.'

It will be different this time.

We will act together from round 5 onwards.

Ryumin searched the inventory.

Even though my experience level did not increase much, I earned a lot of gold.

'I've already collected 14,000 gold including the existing gold.'

At this rate, you should be able to collect more than 100,000 gold in this round alone.

You can learn all the common skills in the store.

'good. Now, all you have to do is go to Min-ri Min's place and secretly induce them to meet... … .'

There is work to do before that.

The task is to defeat the Orc Warrior, the mid-boss of this round.

'I'm just on my way, so I'd better deal with it first.'

Ryumin quickened his pace.

* * *

"Kill 300 orcs?"

When the main quest was first released.

The group didn't think it would be this difficult.

Because the time limit was longer than I thought.

"If there are 300 fish in 10 hours, that means you only have to catch 30 fish per hour, right?"

To be honest, I thought it was honey.

Because the image of orcs wasn't that strong.

However, the orcs I encountered in person made my confidence drop to the abyss.

"Huh, huh. older brother. are you okay?"

"Whoa, fuck. "I almost died."

They have been partying together since the first round and are members of a group of young mountaineers, the so-called Young Mountaineers.

We worked hard and worked hard to reach the 5th round, but we never dreamed that such difficulties would await us.

"Wheeyuuu, what kind of orc is this strong?"

"That's right. What it looks like is a walking pig... … ."

"You can't take it lightly."

Even if I didn't say anything, no one took it lightly.

As soon as I collided with the orc, my eyes opened to reality.

It's impossible to proceed solo.

"It's due. How many have we caught so far?"

"I must have caught about 50, bro."

"50 animals in 1 hour. It's not good... … ."

Anyone would say that this is a decent hunting speed, but there are only five people in the party.

If we consider that five people ate it, the average is only 10 pieces per person.

"If we keep going like this, let alone 300 animals in 10 hours, we will be left behind… … ."

"Isn't the expression 'falling behind' correct? If you fail, you can try again. "If you are eliminated this time, you will disappear without any reason."

"Whoa…" … ."

Earth-shattering sighs flowed from the mouths of the five people.

If things continue like this, they will disappear.

A solution was needed.

"Guys. "I guess I'll have to attack a larger village."

"Brother, wouldn't that be a bit dangerous?"

"you're right. "It's so hard to deal with three of them, but you want to go to a bigger village?"

"I think it would be better to just pick a small town and hunt safely like now."

In response to the group's opposition, the eldest brother [Cho Yong-ho] simply nodded.

"Yes, you are right. It's not wrong, so I won't refute it. I won't force you. But know this one thing."

A calm voice came out of Cho Yong-ho's mouth.

"Even if you're on a sinking ship, there's no future."

"… … ."

"If things continue like this, we won't be able to reach 300 and we'll all die. "It may be difficult, but we have no choice but to take risks."

"Brother, but with our skills, we can't catch more numbers… … ."

"No, our skills are enough. "You can catch more orcs by holding on and resting, but if you overdo it a little, you can catch more orcs."

It wasn't wrong.

Five people catch 3 fish and rest for 5 minutes, catch 5 fish and rest for another 5 minutes.

It was true that resting time was longer than hunting.

"You have to catch at least 150 fish per hour. There is no need to deal with a large number of people at once. All we have to do is catch about 3 to 5 fish at three times the speed we are doing now, just like we have been doing so far."

"Uhm… … ."

The group was troubled by Cho Yong-ho's claims.

But there was no real choice.

"great. "I will follow your opinion."

"Nothing good can come from a sinking ship."

"Thank you for following me."

Cho Yong-ho smiled and stood up.

"Now that we've had enough rest, shall we get started?"

"When I was passing by earlier, the village over there looked big. Shall we go there?"

"Okay, let's go there."

Five mountaineering club members moved with weapons slung over their shoulders.

During the move, they did not neglect to look out for sand bars.

There is nothing wrong with being prepared for unexpected situations.

"Oh, I can see it over there. "This is the village I saw before."

The party who discovered the orc village slowed down.

I carefully observed the movements of the village from afar.

"The fence is high so it's hard to see what's going on inside."

"I think we should move a little closer?"

"Then let's get closer."

The group approached cautiously.

Cho Yong-ho, who was leading the way, stopped for a moment.

"Wait a minute, I think there's a guard post at the entrance? "Let's go back to the side."

The group immediately turned to the side.

Because it was so big, they didn't do anything stupid like break through the main gate.

"Look over there. "There is a gap between the wooden fence."

It was a gap large enough for one person to pass through.

I looked inside through the gap.

There were at least twenty thatched houses lined up inside the village.

It was definitely larger than the places we had targeted so far.

"There doesn't seem to be anyone walking."

"So you're saying they're all inside the house?"

"At that rate, there could be five in one house, right?"

"Hmm, there's more than I thought… … ."

"I have no choice but to go into every thatched house and raid it, right?"

Rather than turning off the aggro at the front door, the best method for now was to sneak in and rob each house.

"good. "Now that we've decided to rob it, shall we go in?"

"is it so. "If we take advantage of surprise, we should be able to easily deal with about five of them."

The group made a decision and squeezed themselves into the gap.

After infiltrating safely, they decided to first attack the thatched-roof houses nearby.

"This is the house, right? "You go in when I give you the signal."

Cho Yong-ho, who spoke quietly, made a finger signal and raided the thatched house.

Squeak-!

When I open the door, ten orcs who were resting look at me with flashing eyes.

"Uh, huh?"

"W-Ten?"

For a moment, I was taken aback by the number being larger than expected.

"Chwiik!"

"Chwiik, Chwiik!"

The orcs, surprised by the sudden visit, stood up holding the axes attached to their belts.

Before that.

"Left first!"

Plop plop!

The five of us launched a surprise attack first and killed one orc.

However, there were still nine orcs left.

"Chwiiikik!"

"Chung! "Chwiiyi!"

The orcs, angry at the death of their comrades, swung their axes in excitement.

The attack speed was slow, so it wasn't difficult to avoid.

But if the number is large, the story is different.

Byak-!

"Aaaah!"

"It's due!"

Cho Yong-ho's eyes widened as the ax hit his close younger brother's shoulder.

"He expires!"

"You pigs! kill it!"

The rest of the party set out to take revenge and succeeded in suffocating the orc.

But there are still eight orcs left.

One injured person and four already exhausted people are not a number to handle.

"older brother! This can't go on! "Retreat!"

"I just thought that too!"

The party exchanged attacks and defense with the orcs and gradually retreated back.

If you quickly escape through the gap in the wooden fence you entered earlier, you will be able to defeat the large Orcs.

But there are variables everywhere.

Things didn't go as planned.

This was because the orcs who came after hearing the commotion were blocking the retreat.

"Well, how many are there in total?"

"It looks like there are at least ten… … ."

The number of orcs to deal with has doubled.

'Five people have to deal with eighteen animals?'

There is no need to measure front and back.

This is absolutely impossible.

For now, the best thing to do is run away.

If you can run away, that is.

Cold sweat formed on the foreheads of the group.

It was a number that left no room for escape and even broke the will to do so.

"it's over… … "It's all over."

"ah… … So vain... … ."

The group lowered their weapons as if in desperation.

Except for Cho Yong-ho.

"Raise your weapon."

"older brother… … ."

"It's over now."

"It was a pleasure working together so far."

Unlike Cho Yong-ho, the remaining members lost their will to fight.

I knew that death was just around the corner.

The confrontation with the orcs continued for a while.

"Guys. "Why aren't these guys killing us?"

"yes?"

"well?"

"If you want to know, look at the orcs' facial expressions."

"expression… … ?"

Cho Yong-ho's words came out of nowhere, and the group looked at the orcs' expressions.

The corners of their mouths were twitching as if they were finding something funny.

"These guys are laughing at us."

"… … ."

"It's funny because you're shaking like a scared rat. Moreover, he lowered his weapon as if he had no will to fight."

"… … ."

"Aren't you upset? Being laughed at by orcs and such? "To be made fun of like a monkey trapped in a zoo?"

Did those words provoke you?

"Don't give up until the end. Pick up a weapon and kill at least one person right now. That way, you won't be ashamed even when you die."

Each of the companions felt something stirring in their hearts.

"I understand, brother."

"I'm sorry for making you look embarrassed."

"I will be with you until the end."

The group who said that took up arms again.

At the same time, the expressions of the orcs, who were full of ridicule, became grim.

"Chwiik!"

"Chwiik!"

There was no longer any smile on the orcs' faces.

The rats who try to resist just get angry as if they don't like it.

"You go when I give you the signal. Each and every one of them. know?"

"yes!"

"Yes, brother."

"Then are you going?"

At that time, Cho Yong-ho was about to give a surprise signal.

Puuuuu-

I heard a horn sound out of nowhere.

Although the party did not know it, it was a signal to give when an emergency occurred at the guard post.

"Chwiik! "Chwiik!"

"Chwiik! "Chung!"

Ten orcs hurriedly ran toward the sound.

More than half were gone, leaving only eight orcs.

"W-what's going on?"

"Why are the orcs suddenly… … ."

I don't know what the situation is, but the chances of survival are greater than before.

You can survive if you only have to deal with eight orcs.

"Guys. Let's do it."

"yes! older brother!"

The party, with their determination to fight, attacked the orcs by surprise.

Puff puff!

An unwary orc was stabbed to death by a weapon.

"Chwieeek!"

"die!"

Soon, a fierce battle broke out between the orcs and humans.

Chang- Chang-!

Of course, the sound of weapons clashing with blades.

Creep – Creep –!

Sigh- Sigh-!

The eerie sound of cutting and stabbing flesh echoed between the orcs and humans.

After a fierce battle where even the slightest carelessness could mean the difference between life and death.

"Huh. "Huh."

Five humans stood with triumphant looks on their faces.

"Uh, we…" … ."

"To win against eight... … ."

The joy of doing it was greater than the joy of living.

"older brother! We did it! No, you did it!"

"This is all thanks to you, brother. "If it weren't for you, we would have given up a long time ago and all of us would have been wiped out."

Although the group praised him, Cho Yong-ho shook his head.

"Don't say that. "You were able to do it because you strengthened your will and fought to the death, otherwise I would have died here too."

"Haha, you too, brother."

Have a moment to laugh with your companions.

Cho Yong-ho looked at his injured brother with a serious expression.

"By the way, it's due. "How are you injured?"

"Ugh… … Hehe, it's hard, but it's worth enduring. it's okay."

He said he was fine, but his shoulder was soaked in blood.

An injury that appears serious at first glance.

"For now, get some rest. You must never move. Understand?"

"Yeah… … ."

"For now, you guys hide here. "I'm going to scout out and see if there's a way out."

"Wouldn't it be dangerous?"

"Don't worry about me, just wait patiently."

Cho Yong-ho had his companions wait at the thatched hut and then moved around while looking around.

'It's dangerous here. 'We need to secure an escape route to get out of the village.'

I moved cautiously in case an orc came out, but the village was quite quiet.

Strangely, not a single orc was seen.

It was quiet because it was safe.

'Why is it so quiet? 'Where have all the orcs gone?'

After hearing the sound of the horn, I ran somewhere, but I couldn't even see the nose.

At that time, a foul smell suddenly irritated the tip of Cho Yong-ho's nose.

'Sniff, what is this smell?'

As I was walking with a frown on my face, I noticed something on the other side.

'What is that?'

Cho Yong-ho, who got closer, unconsciously asked, 'Huh?' He spat out a voice and then quickly covered his mouth.

'What the hell is this…? … .'

An unbelievable sight unfolded before my eyes.

Because the village was covered with what seemed to be 200 orc corpses.

'Who, who did such a terrible thing... … .'

At that time, there was a person who came into view.

A person standing alone among the corpses.

The nickname Black Scythe was written on his head.