Chapter 372

Episode 372 Black Star (5)

Unexpectedly, the conversation with Hyunbyeol was comfortable.

I thought it would be much more awkward because there are relationships and things that are hidden from each other.

‘Once the line is drawn, it’s never crossed first, so it’s very convenient.’

economy, culture, politics, administration, etc.

There were many topics that we could relate to even if we didn’t know each other’s identity, and we freely shared those stories.

how much time had passed

“A library… maybe you’ve run into it a time or two while passing by?”

“Did you visit often?”

“Just as soon as you have free time?”

“Well, there’s nothing like a book to get information.”

When I checked the time, about two hours had passed since I met Hyeonbyeol.

Wow, I didn’t even know time had passed for a long time.

What are you talking about next time?

While thinking about it, Hyunbyeol cautiously opened her mouth.

“But brother.”

“Why?”

“Who are your friends?”

“…suddenly?”

When I tilted my head, Hyeonbyeol said in a nonsensical tone.

“I’m just curious. Actually, it’s all your fault that you don’t have friends, right?”

“…Huh? Hitting the stomach here?”

When I blankly asked back, Hyeonbyeol quickly added an additional explanation.

“No, that’s not what I mean… It means that the criterion was whether or not oppa considers you a friend. In fact, there must have been quite a few people who considered oppa a friend? Why do people keep in touch every New Year’s or birthday?”

“Hey, what kind of friend is that? An acquaintance.”

“So that mindset is the problem.”

There was a lot to say, but I didn’t refute what he wanted to say because it was sufficiently conveyed.

“That’s why I was surprised. The friend I met just now… thinks oppa is also a friend, right?”

“yes……?”

“To be honest, I don’t understand what kind of magic has been used to change people like you like this? What kind of people are they?”

…is it strange enough for him to say that? that I have a friend

For some reason, I felt a bit of bitterness, but I answered.

“It’s just trustworthy. So much so that I don’t have to worry about holding a knife behind my back.”

“Hmm, you mean you were able to build deep trust because you risked your life a lot?”

“I guess so?”

“But isn’t that just a colleague, not a friend?”

Uh…

but by the way…

“Considering the background of the times here, socially, a colleague is more than just a friend, it’s used as a close and trustworthy relationship—” ”

Well, it was just a colleague. .”

“…….”

I didn’t answer anything.

Whether it’s a friend or a colleague, what does it matter?

The key is that each other is important to each other.

“…What is it? Those eyes?”

“Come to think of it, you didn’t have any friends either, did you?”

“There were so many people who considered me a friend, right?”

you know that

But are you like me?

What I think is more important than what other people think.

“So, did you make any friends here?”

“…I don’t need it. I’m going back anyway.”

“Really? Then there’s nothing you can do about it.”

When I said it with a smile, Hyeonbyeol looked up at me with some resentful eyes.

However, that time was short.

“uh?”

Hyeonbyeol suddenly flinched.

“Suddenly, ‘T-ring!’ I heard a noise.”

“Ah, it looks like a note came.”

“A note…?”

“Have you put anything on the exchange?”

“I haven’t posted anything, but I sent a suggestion in the information purchase post. I thought it would be convenient to earn some GP first. How do I check my brother’s note?”

“You can’t see that here. You have to go out and see it yourself on the computer.”

“…then I’ll have to check it out later.”

“Don’t do that, go see it now. Judging from the late reply, it seems that another seller also sent a note.”

When I said that first, Hyeonbyeol’s expression brightened up as well.

I also thought that this was reasonable.

“I’m sorry, but I’ll be back soon.”

“Huh? Are you going?”

“…Do you really want to go?”

“If you’re waiting, you won’t be in a hurry just because it’s over quickly. Do something like that. I’ll see you next time.”

“…….”

“Besides, today is the first time you’ve come to the community? You shouldn’t just be here with me like this, you should check out other features.”

“It’s… it is.”

As expected, let’s say it logically.

“Then see you next month.”

“Yeah, I’m doing well in the meantime.”

Soon we even said goodbye briefly.

Well, it must have been.

By the way…….

“…….”

“…….”

“What are you doing not going?”

“…….”

“Ah, I want to go first? Then—”

The car was about to concentrate on leaving the chat room.

“for a moment!”

Hyeonbyeol urgently grabbed my sleeve.

And…

“Hey brother.”

Hyeonbyeol turned his gaze to the air and continued.

“How do I get out…?”

I wondered what he was doing alone in an empty chat room.

He also has a strong corner in a very strange place.

“I’m sure you…”

You weren’t waiting for someone to come, you were just being locked up because you didn’t know how to get out?

***

You mean 22 years ago?”

The white man pressed his lips together and the woman replied,

“Yes. I’m sure he said that. The jewels on the round table turned on a green light.”

“…….”

“What happened to this? At that time, the community was not even properly formed, right?”

The man kept his mouth shut.

In fact, he had a clue.

The mask he met for the first time after taking over the authority of the spiritual world from an old man presumed to be Auril Gavis. ‘s man.

[Believe it or not is your choice. I’m only here to warn you.]

At first, the man pretended to be someone else, and when he was found out, he gave advice, whether it was a warning or a threat.

And …….

[Yes, that was your name.]

I forcibly learned his name.

“…Master’s hand is shaking.”

The man subconsciously lowered his head.

His fingertips were shaking slightly.

Already It was more than 20 years ago, but still.

” …….”

Of course

,

he knows now

.

He squeezed his knees and forcibly stopped the trembling.

As there is a saying, not knowing is medicine.

Sometimes knowing is even more frightening.

He couldn’t even imagine how many people he would have to kill to kill

himself . It was

so long ago that I couldn’t connect it right away, but now that I think about it, it all makes sense. I

knew the real name of Yurven Havellion,

and the ridiculous killing that Soul Queens reported.

I said it was three months…’

The man felt fear and relief at the same time.

If he had refused the threat right away, he could have become his enemy.

But as much as he was afraid, he needed to know about him. ”

If the mysterious man I met 22 years ago is a criminal,

what is his purpose?

That will be the key to the current situation.

‘He reappeared in the community three years ago.’

His nickname is Elfnunna.

I don’t think he’s an evil spirit from the other world, but I’m not sure

about this either. He’s too secretive to be conclusive

.

The clue

was in a conversation 22 years ago:

“Auril Gavis…”

“Isn’t that the name of the game’s creator?”

He warned himself, who had just taken over the authority.

Beware of the old man Auril Gavis, who handed over his powers.

He brought us into this world and bears no guilt for it.

“…….”

“Excuse me. You’re thinking about it.”

The thread is slowly unraveling.

The lion is an enemy of Auril Gavis.

The reason why he reappeared in the community after nearly 20 years…

‘The Master of the Round Table… Because it was Auril Gavis?’

Nickname 0720.

The one who created the Watchers of the Round Table and the one who assumed he was a demon from the other world.

‘No, there are many contradictions here too.’

“Soul Queens, did you say that the Master of the Round Table visited the Round Table in the past?”

“Yes. I wasn’t there at the time, but from what I heard.”

“At that time, the two seemed to be friends.”

“Yes. There is a story that all the members were surprised by how casual they seemed.”

“I mean……”

The thread seemed to be unraveling at last, but the man bumped into a wall again

. Auril Gavis, the Master, the lion, and Lee Baek-ho.

I

didn’t know what they were looking for.

I tried to put them together, but I ran into a contradiction because I didn’t have enough clues.

But …

hard.

One thing was certain:

Even at this moment, in a place he did not know, giants

who were incomparable to him were opening their minds and moving toward their goal

.

?”

The man kept his mouth shut.

The owner of the community? The GM? The oldest player?

Many players call him that and look up to him, but the truth does not

change

.

“Soul Queens, it seems that a lot of things are happening in places we don’t know.” ”

Yes, I’ve felt that way a lot lately too.”

“I’ll have to work harder in the future.”

However, rather than despair, the man chose to acknowledge his shortcomings and move on. And

as if the heavens were responding to this,

“…… Ma Master! There’s an investigator in a Korean chat room! Two people to enter—”

“Who is one?”

“HS123. He’s the one who helped me with the position earlier. He was a Korean!”

“…You mean he’s a newcomer to this season.”

The man hurriedly gave instructions.

“Send a note there. I’ll have to meet you.”

I didn’t know if this would be an opportunity I wouldn’t have again.

***

A small room with a bed on one side and a computer desk on the other.

Kang Hyun-byeol thought it was a bit funny.

[This space is the embodiment of his imagination. .]

The guide I met when I first entered the community said so.

Because the mental barrier is too thick, I can’t see myself. But

this space is based on the place where the inner mind first comes to mind? I think I should be there. He

said it would be the place where he works or where he feels the most stable

.

Kang Hyeon-byeol smiled coldly. ”

I know it’s this place.

But , isn’t there the most important person to be there

?

”

After checking, he frowned

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Aside from feeling annoyed for some reason, Kang Hyeon-byeol carefully read the contents of the note,

because of the nickname written on the sender.

‘Soul Queens… It’s the receptionist I met when I first came in earlier.’

I don’t know why, but she was requesting a meeting with him by note.

Click click.

Kang Hyeon-byeol entered the chat room without much hesitation and entered the password written on the note.

There were two men

and women sitting there. He was a familiar person.

And the man…….

[Elfnunalove.]

What the hell is this

nickname

? nice to see you. My name is Elf Nuna Love.”

“Yes. hello. But what’s going on?”

“A word to HS123—”

“Just say that. It’s a little harsh to be called that name after seeing each other.”

“Ahaha, I understand. There’s a little bit of that.”

At Kang Hyeon-byeol’s request, the man burst out with a good laugh.

But she was just being ridiculous.

‘Can someone who knows that make a nickname like that?’ ‘Anyway

, I tried to be

a bit harsh, but the fact that he came out with such a low attitude… must have a reason for that.’

Kang Hyeon-byeol had no intention of looking down on the man standing in front of him.

Although he looks kind of stupid…

It’s foolish to judge just by looking at his appearance.

The woman with the nickname Soul Queens was a member of the management team.

But Could it be that the man who is standing there as if to be assisted by such a woman is an ordinary person?

‘Someone who could be a GM personally called me as a rookie……’ I

didn’t have to think deeply

. Point of view, that creepy nickname, strange low profile, etc.

When you look at it all together, there is only one possibility

.

In fact, her guess was correct:

“You said you were Korean, right?”

“Excuse me, can I get right to the point? I don’t have much time.”

“Haha, I understand that this is your first visit. Twelve hours isn’t enough if you check this and that.”

“…….”

Kang Hyeon-byeol didn’t bother to answer.

As always, the method was very effective.

“You were a blunt person. So let’s get straight to the point. What is your relationship with the user Elf Nunnara?”

“Why do I have to answer?”

“I’ll give you a GP.”

“We met for the first time today. But why is that?”

“Hmm……”

The man with the odd nickname of Elf Nuna Love seemed to be wondering if what she said was true or not, and then he started talking about why he had called him here

. I want to buy information about.”

“Are you asking me to investigate the man’s background? Did you see it for the first time today?”

“Even trivial information is good. I heard that Koreans are close to each other? HS123… No, if that person approaches, I’ll relax a bit.”

“…What about the reward?”

Kang Hyeon-byeol asked cautiously, and the man answered briefly.

“Everything I want.”

“…I Do you know what you want?” “No matter what it is

,

we have the power to achieve it.”

“Is that… really…?

” It was only natural.

I had no intention of leaving the seat just to keep my faith

. Isn’t that too stupid

? .’

Her eyes widened.