Chapter 108

Chapter 108To conclude.

First of all, Zitri, unsurprisingly, didn’t believe me.

She may know that I’m not a wrecking ball, but she’s also convinced that I’m not pure in my intentions.

That stare is proof.

Look at that questioning, improbable expression.

Is that what a maid who believes and trusts her master should look like?

I crinkle my brow in mild displeasure.

“Zitri. You’re being a bit selfish.”

“Oh, I’m sorry.”

Zitri ducked her head, looking quite apologetic this time.

When it was just the two of us, or even just my units, it wasn’t a good look to be out there suspicious of your master.

Anyway.

Regardless of her gaze, my intentions remained unchanged.

‘Kill all the demons in the area. Especially the strong ones.’

I have less than ten days left to live, and I’ve been chipping away at it relentlessly.

Originally, I planned to reach the Chasers a little faster and take my time, but the Black Sword’s teachings have slowed me down.

I can’t help it.

It has increased my power and strengthened my hand.

If you gain something, you lose something in your sleep.

Trouble is, it’s my life.

F*ck.

(Xbal)

“I see, so you’re here to make sure the people who rule this place know who you are.”

Christopher stared at the big man, impressed.

He nodded as if he understood, but what the misunderstanding was, he dared not even guess now.

Grine wipes the bridge of his nose.

He looks like my brother... or something.

I’m the one doing the hard work and taking the risks.

Why are you guys showing such a proud reaction......?

I don’t understand it at all.

In the meantime, Rona asks, a little worried.

“Young Master, is this something you have to do yourself?”

“Yes.”

I answer, leaving no room for doubt. What kind of game is Inner Lunatic?

Isn’t it a game where the units have too much personality and the trolls spew out of them like fireworks, making the player’s blood run upside down?

‘It’s best to move solo as much as possible. Don’t trust anybody else.’

Friend or foe, it didn’t matter.

It would be best for me to do the job safely and securely, which is why I’ve created the Great Demon Slaying Unit.

“Let’s go, then.”

I say, trotting ahead. It’s time to start organizing a full-scale operation to extend my lifespan once again.

And a kingdom far from the Chasers’ jurisdiction. There are also ruins and items hidden in Taharin that need to be scavenged.

It’s time for Gamer Yoochan to shine again!

* * *

When Nox leads the way and dreams of extending his life by hunting down the demons of the Chasers region.

Behind him, a gaze of admiration and respect fell upon the back of his head.

The owner was none other than Christopher, who had recently begun to follow Nox.

He was one of the elite Knights of the House.

Currently, Christopher was admiring his newest little master.

Nox von Reinhafer.

The youngest of the family, a disgrace to the house, but now beginning to make his mark. The genius that was beginning to emerge from the egg’s shell was enough to make a man’s heart skip a beat.

A genius.

How many people have been fooled by that word?

The vassals knew it, but Christopher knew it best. His own talents were quite extraordinary.

But as far as he was concerned, Knox’s talent was real.

It didn’t belong to other fakes or manufactured people.

Something innate, instinctive, like the movements of a predator.

But.......

Nox was doing it.

‘I don’t understand.......’

Christopher knew, of course, that Nox manipulated magic, and he had a wild and crazy idea that he might be talented enough to rise to the position of swordmaster.

But he thought he’d be a great swordsman and rise to that position...... but he never thought he’d be this good with magic.

What the hell is going on?

A warlock is being created in House Reinhafer......?

“Perhaps the youngest master has some sort of birth secret.......”

“......? Christopher, I’m sorry, but where does that come from?! I’m curious too!”

Rona said, flushed with color.

Vigorous curiosity.

But it was Christopher who couldn’t bring himself to say that the source of her suspicions was him.

Mei and Elena stared at Nox in amazement.

“What do you mean... you’ve gotten stronger in the last few months...?”

“Seobang-nim.......”

Elena’s eyes had already formed a giant heart, and she clasped her hands together, never taking her gaze off Nox.

Of course, to everyone’s bewilderment, Nox only looked dumbfounded and somewhat displeased.

‘......F*ck, it’s not like it’s any different than before, a two-hour lifespan? I’m not going to survive the Academy with this!’

(Xbal)

* * *

[The player’s remaining lifespan is 14 days].

Let me rephrase, how the hell did I get into this mess?

I was patrolling the Chasers’ territory a little while ago. I happened to come across a pack of dog-like gnolls on the road.

Monsters that would make a great mid-tier health potion.

Naturally, when I encountered them, I thought, ‘What the hell?’ and started to grind away at them with my skills.......

My health never went back up after each kill.

‘Weren’t the gnolls quite clever and strong, so they must have been judged as intermediate in the game...?’

I thought for a moment.

The conclusion came quickly.

‘...... That’s how strong I’ve become, dammit.’

I couldn’t help but feel sad.

I didn’t know whether to cry or laugh.

Once again, an artifact that I use to extend my lifespan.

I recalled the settings for the [Black Brimstone Ring], namely.

[Proportional to your current strength, you gain more life when you kill a stronger being].

In other words, the current gnolls were no match for me, and their experience points were insignificant. Proof that I’d reached intermediate or higher.

Good.

Good, but... bad.

Defeating dozens of them and only getting four days of life...?

This completely ruins my future plans at the Academy. My original goal was to recover for at least 100 days while beating the beasts here... .......

“We need to do something.”

I muttered in a rusty tone.

“Wow... It’s Young Master after all. You think that the new residents shouldn’t be in such a vulnerable area... and that’s why you’re taking countermeasures!”

Christopher was impressed. I feel dizzy.

Why did I become so strong so quickly?

I thought that even though I’m growing by eating Hidden Pieces, I’d still be able to get eight hours of life from killing enough demons to play with.......

Sighing heavily, it took me 10 minutes to kill dozens of gnolls.

It was fortunate that [Dark Spear] could be used like an AOE skill, so the time required to hunt was less than before. Wasn’t lifespan negative?

But no.

Another problem awaited me. When I turned around after defeating the monster, I noticed that the gazes of my companions were filled with a strange heat.

What was that?

That was the moment I realized.

“Seobang-nim!!! You look amazing!!!”

Elena exclaimed, hugging me. The smell of lilac dreadlocks was infectious. At the same time, I finally realize what I’ve done wrong.

Oh, come to think of it, they don’t know I’m good with magic...?