Chapter 47: Who Shall We Kill (1)

Chapter 47: Who Shall We Kill (1)

The fourth round quest was straightforward.

Kill players.

But even within this main quest, there lay a hidden sub-quest.

[A hidden sub-quest awaits!]

Eliminate the Zone Representative within the given time limit.

Successful completion Receive a Lottery Ticket for a Low-Grade Magic Stone.

[You have completed the sub-quest!]

[As a reward, you have received a Low-Grade Magic Stone Lottery Ticket!]

The reason Ryu Min killed Hwang Yongmin was revealed here.

To vanquish the Zone Representative and claim the reward for the sub-quest.

[Low-Grade Magic Stone Lottery Ticket]

Category: Consumable

Rarity: Rare

Effect: Obtain a random selection of 1 to 5 Low-Grade Magic Stones.

Usage restriction: Until the next round, requires Trainee Rank or higher.

Description: A limited-time item that grants you a chance to acquire Magic Stones through random selection. The item will automatically expire upon advancing to the next round. Its acquisition is influenced by your Luck stat.

Excellent. Ive obtained the desired reward.

The Low-Grade Magic Stone Lottery Ticket allows you to potentially acquire up to five magic stones.

Since its a time-limited item, it must be used before reaching the fifth round.

When I return, I should request some buffs from Juri.

At that moment, a piercing scream shattered the air.

Aaaah!

S-Someones been killed!

I saw it! Black Scythe did it!

Upon witnessing the decapitated Hwang Yongmin, the onlookers erupted in screams.

Some gazed at Black Scythe as if he were a savage beast.

So, when you had your blade ready to seize the position of the Zone Representative, you were silent. But now you try to feign innocence.

Clicking his tongue, Ryu Min wiped the blood off the scythe.

A few players couldnt hide their disgust, resorting to taunts.

Hey, Black Scythe! Is that who you really are? How can you kill someone you dont even know?

Dont you have any remorse or tears to shed?

Murderer! Youre nothing but a murderer!

A murderer?

Indeed, I killed Jang Seok-hyun.

But is that all?

Ive ended the lives of countless individuals leading up to the twentieth round.

Though he couldnt see his own nickname since it hovered above him, Ryu Min understood.

It must have transitioned from neon to crimson.

Usually, killing someone wouldnt trigger such a change, but this round was different.

Committing murder caused the nickname to take on this shade of red.

At the moment, its probably a faint shade of red. After all, Ive only taken one life.

The more lives one took, the darker the coloring became.

What was the purpose of implementing such a system for this round?

Perhaps its to differentiate between murderers and non-murderers. Killing a murderer might relieve some of the burden of conscience.

Taking the life of a murderer could alleviate guilt more than killing an innocent non-murderer.

After all, they were murderers.

They belonged to the same breed as monsters, extinguishing the lives of their fellow human beings.

But the one who kills a murderer becomes a murderer as well.

Once a murder was committed, the nickname invariably turned red.

In essence, they became the same as the murderers they targeted.

Despite deeming themselves dispensers of justice, in the eyes of others, they were merely killersno different.

Regardless, the change in nickname color will likely fuel mutual slaughter.

However, everyone seemed hesitant to take each others lives.

In such moments, a little instigation was necessary.

What is everyone doing? We dont have time to hesitate, you know?

You, just stay put! Youre obsessed with murder!

If anyone sees me, theyll assume Im the only one desperate to kill the Zone Representative. What about those who fervently attacked Jo Joong-sik in the previous round? Were they chasing him for a kiss?

T-Thats

Dont be hypocritical; face the reality at hand. In a cutthroat society where we trample on others to rise, who among us wouldnt raise a blade when faced with the choice to kill and survive?

Amidst the silence, Ryu Mins voice broke through.

Of course, a truly virtuous person would choose not to kill. But lets be honest, did you refrain from killing for the sake of others? Or was it merely a lack of courage that held you back?

Now is not the time for blank stares. If it bothers you so much, engage in a discussion, just like you did during the previous vote.

With those words left hanging in the air, Ryu Min turned away.

Do as you wish, whether its to kill or be killed, as if the decision was left in their hands.

Even without stating it explicitly, a fight is bound to happen. But

But by then, it would be too late.

If I dont speak up now, well just waste time in pointless stagnation.

However, that might prevent us from reaching the required number of achievers.

After all, this rounds rule was clear: failure to commit murder meant automatic elimination.

Even if what Im doing right now means promoting murder, its the path that will ensure the survival of more people.

Ryu Min headed towards a secluded corner, arms crossed, keenly observing the unfolding situation.

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