"Warehouse?"
Everyone seemed confused. It was my fault since I didn't elaborate on what I was trying to say. But it was bothersome to explain so I turned to Angelica.
"The college warehouse. Don't you remember?"
"Oh, right. There was such a place."
Angelica's eyes lit up as she remembered. Lee Jongho opened his mouth and asked.
"What is he talking about?"
Angelica began to explain, "There is a warehouse used by Seoul National University as a shelter for food and other necessities provided by the government."
"I see. I think I understand."
"That's right." I opened my mouth. "It is the perfect place to hide from the monsters. I think the rest of the survivors must have gone there. If possible..."
I did not speak further. There was no need to speak further. Everyone already understood what I was trying to say.
Since the shelter was a secure place, most survivors must have already gone there. So there was a possibility that their families and relatives was already there. But it was just a possibility. It wasn't certain that they will be there.
However, there was also the possibility that they were not in the warehouse. There was also the possibility that they were... Let's stop thinking negatively.
I spoke once again, "Considering the circumstances, heading to the warehouse seems like the right choice. Any objections?"
Everyone shook their head. Since there was no objections, we can proceed with my next plan.
Finally, the journey to Gwanak-gu began.
Once we exited the ruined safety zone area, a sub scenario flew in.
[A sub scenario has been generated.]
[Sub Scenario # – Meeting]
Category: Sub
Difficulty: E
Clear Conditions: Meet up with the other survivors at the Warehouse at Gwanak-gu.
Time Limit: None
Compensation: 500 coins
Failure: ???
Once I saw the message, I knew it was finally starting. Finding a main base of defence was important for the next scenario. Jung Yunhee asked.
"Gwanak-gu? How far is it?"
"I think it's around 14 km. We can cover that distance if we use a car."
"Are you saying we should find a car?"
"No. I don't think we would be able to find a car even if we searched."
I looked around and saw the countless ruined cars scattered all over the street. Indeed, it will be hard to find a functioning car in this world.
Ku ku ku ku!
It was not only ruined cars that was scattered all over the street. Demonic people were also lingering around. From what I could see, they were at least around 50 of them.
Jung Yunhee frowned slightly.
"Aren't there more zombies than last time?"
"Does that really matter? They are blocking the path so we must kill them quickly."
Honestly, there was no reason to be afraid of the grade 9 demonic people. Everyone has gotten considerably stronger than before.
This time, I was the first to step forward with the Iron-severing sword. It was a different position than last time.
"I'll take the vanguard."
It was understandable. My overall stats was high enough so it was okay for me to be confident. At this moment, I really felt like the protagonist.
"I will take the rear."
Lee Jongho's stats were lower than mine but it didn't mean he was weak. He was a incarnation with the giant body transformation. That alone was more than enough to deal with some lowly zombies.
"I will also join."
"I will join as well."
Jung Yunhee raised her longsword (resembles a Katana) and Angelica pulled out her swiss saber. They were using the new items they bought from the shop. Perhaps they did not want to be left behind.
The last demonic person fell and I wiped the blood off the blade. The battle was over before it even started. An overwhelming victory.
I turned around and saw the others were slightly exhausted. Perhaps it was wrong to take the spotlight. But it will be hard for those three to handle 50 zombies on their own.
Speaking of which, there was something that caught my attention.
Lee Jongho rested for a while and then approached me.
"It seems the people that were previously staying here moved quickly. Some basic necessities might be left behind."
"Ah! I will come."
After hearing Lee Jongho's words, Angelica offered to join the search. Meanwhile Jung Yunhee was lazily laying on the floor and showed no intentions of moving.
"You guys can go on ahead. I'll stay here for a while."
Jung Yunhee's word were not unexpected. Out of the group, she was one with the lowest stamina. I couldn't be sure since Angelica's stats were unknown to me. Maybe she just wanted to laze around for a bit.
Lee Jongho looked at me.
"What will you do?"
"I'll head outside. There's something I need to do."
"Isn't that dangerous?"
"Jakga."
Lee Jongho and Angelica had worried expression. They were rather caring people, weren't they?
I smiled faintly and opened my mouth.
"Don't worry. I won't take long."
I exited the building and stood at the empty streets. I raised my head and looked upwards. Truly, there was nothing there.
"Aurora."
[Do you need something?]
Aurora appeared infront of me and flapped her wings. She omitted the 'boss' but I really didn't care at the moment.
"Has anyone come to trade the Plague Spider's Core?"
To my dismay, Aurora simply shook her head.
[No. I haven't received any word from the person you are waiting for. Are you really sure they will come?]
My expression crumbled into a frown. That person hasn't taken notice of the Grade 7 core till now. Should I have put it on sale instead?
A heavy sigh escaped my lips.
Even though I knew everything, it didn't mean the plan will flow smoothly. Fortunately, I foresaw a situation like this might happen and came up with a contingency plan.
"Open the exclusive shop. I want to buy something."
[Okay. But purchase what you want quickly.]
Click!
Aurora snapped her fingers and a system interface appeared before me. Countless items were displayed on the screen.
I quickly selected a few items I wanted to purchase.
[105,000 coins has been consumed.]
[Explosive Powder has been purchased.]
[Akasha Crystals has been purchased.]
[Enhancement Pills has been purchased.]
[Skill Upgrade Scrolls has been purchased.]
[Elven Forest Essences has been purchased.]
The items that I bought appeared infront of me. A reddish powder, 50 blue crystals, 20 white pills, 100 skill scrolls and 50 green orbs.
Aurora tilted her head and looked at me as if she did not understand.
[Seriously now, I really can't understand you. Don't you know all those items are completely useless?]
"Not all of them are completely useless."
[What about those other two. No matter how you look at it, it's useless. Don't you think?]
Aurora was right. The crimson power and the akasha crystals have no practical use. One could say they were completely useless. However, that was not true.
"Even low ranked items like this has their uses."
[The constellation 'Architect of Chaos' smiles at your preparation.]
[1000 coins has been sponsored.]
Architect of Chaos. Did he know about my plan?
[Hmph, I don't care anymore.]
Aurora disappeared just like that without saying goodbye. I was missing her already.
I placed all the purchased items into the dimensional storage ring and entered the building once again.