Chapter 82

Chapter 82

Wooooosh.

A chilling wind slashes across my face.

What the!

...Sir, please quiet down.

Oh, another person appeared.

I was surprised by the cold, but as soon as I opened my eyes, what I saw was a crowd. Not just one or two people, but a throng bustling with activity.

Looking down at my body, I was wrapped in a thick winter coat. With the heavy clothing and the crowd of people, the space felt cramped.

Wow, how many people will there be...

98.

I hadnt expected a response to my rhetorical mumble.

Turning towards the source of the voice, I saw a middle-aged Caucasian man smiling kindly at me through the crowd.

Its nothing special. Its displayed up there.

Following his finger pointing upwards, I looked to the sky and saw letters floating in the air.

98/100

...Thank you.

I responded briefly and turned my head away. It might seem rude, but I have no intention of getting overly familiar with others here. Unless they seem promising like Kang Chan or Kyung Joon.

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More than figuring out the crowd, I was curious about where I was.

Pushing through the crowd, I managed to make my way forward. The human wall made it difficult to see ahead.

After about 30 seconds of struggle, I finally managed to break free from the throng.

Thud.

Ouch...

My nose lightly brushed against something invisible. It was a good thing I was moving slowly due to the crowd.

Extending my hand, I felt a transparent dome-shaped barrier. The reason people were clustered wasnt just due to the cold; it was because we were trapped.

It seems like this barrier will disappear once 100 people are gathered...

I removed my hand from the barrier and looked up.

Above was a sky so blue it seemed almost frigid, with snowflakes falling fiercely, and further down were jagged mountains as if trying to pierce the heavens. At ground level, the view ended with a stone wall encircling the area, starting where the dry earth was just beginning to gather snow.

Yes, we were inside the walls. The place was enclosed by stone walls on all sides.

Hmm...

Turning around, I saw a castle of a rather crude design. Not the kind of fancy castle youd expect in a fantasy world, but more of a fortress. Blunt, aged, and solid.

So, it seems like were in what could be the courtyard of the castle...

Hey, the 99th person has entered.

The clothes keep us warm at least...

My legs hurt from standing...

I could hear the commotion of people anxiously keeping track of the numbers.

...Excuse me.

...Yes?

I approached a man who was rubbing his hands together and looking up at the sky. I chose him because he seemed to have been here for a while, as indicated by the snow on his clothing.

That... What is that?

Across the courtyard, about 100 meters away from this protective dome where all the players were standing, there was something dark and dome-shaped. It was completely alien compared to the antique walls of the castle, a black and glossy entity.

Moreover, it seemed at least three times larger than the barrier enclosing us, and just looking at it made me uneasy.

All participants have gathered. The 4th floor will now begin4th Floor -Clear Condition: Survive for 5 days. When the timer ends, you will automatically clear the floor and move to the 1st floor.

The first group to run had made the right call. If food was limited, having food could very likely become a form of power.

Moreover, as the snowfall grew heavier, the idea of seeking shelter indoors also played a part.

After a bit of time, only a few people remained in the courtyard.

Including the middle-aged Caucasian with the kindly smile and the squint-eyed man who had asked to team up, only about 10 people were left in the courtyard.

After a brief exchange of glances, I was certain of a few things.

First, the people who remained here felt they had the luxury of choice, meaning they were confident in their ability to acquire food through force if necessary.

Second, these individuals had keen perception.

Everyones sharp.

The squint-eyed man said with a smirk.

His gaze was fixed on the black hemisphere on the far side of the courtyard.

As the atmosphere turned chaotic with the message appearing and people starting to run towards the castle,

Crack.

The black hemisphere began to show cracks.

While the panic had prevented most from noticing, those present had caught on.

Crack. Crack.

What started as minor fissures soon spread,

And with a loud crash, accompanied by black smoke, it shattered completely.

So, what would come out?

Monsters? Weapons? Food? Or perhaps an angel?

The fierce wind quickly dispersed the smoke, soon revealing the inside.

...

...

The ten players cautiously approached the hemisphere, exchanging wary glances.

And what was revealed inside the hemisphere were...

Cough, cough...

Huff...

Ugh...

People, a lot of them.

Their numbers far exceeded that of the players. By a rough estimate, there were over 300.

Uh...

What is this...

While it was known something would emerge, no one expected it to be more people. The players, taken aback, didnt know how to react.

Cough, is anyone there!

From the midst of the smoke, a man emerged, coughing continuously.

I am Baron Jorge! I need help!

A long beard. An antique style of dress. And an accent, though translated into Korean, that felt utterly foreign.

Very, very likely not from Earth.

...

Towering mountains. Blustering snow. An ancient castle. And suddenly, hundreds of beings from another world.

Thus began the fourth floor.

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