Chapter 19

Chapter 19

It seemed like the arrows were shot from quite a distance away. Most of the arrows landed on objects, not people.

Wh-what is going on?!

I asked you whats going on, Aden!Th.ê most uptodate novels are published on n(0)velbj)n(.)co/m

Sungho! Hey, Jin Sungho!

Two Predator Guild members were shot by arrows.

Unfortunately for one of them, the arrow pierced through their neck.

Ffffsssss

The only sound Sungho was able to make was the sound of air weakly escaping his body. It didnt take long for him to close his eyes for the last time.

And like that, he died.

Uaaaaaargh! Hes dead! He died!

Aden! What are we supposed to do now?!

Even though the group had committed murder before, they acted like scared little children in front of impending death.

Seol focused on observing Adens facial expressions.

Aden was seething in rage.

And suddenly, he shouted. It seemed he had reached a decision.

Theres a canyon nearby! If we lose our pursuers there then return to the Great Silent Forest, they wont be able to find us! Hurry up and steer the wagons!

B-But! Its not that simple

Shut up! Did you forget that I hired you?

Aden forced his hand on the party. It was almost like he had become a new person.

Seol knew that Aden was making the wrong decision.

When merchants were normally faced with this situation, they often used the wagons as a line of defense to respond to their attackers.

This meant that this was either Adens first job as a merchant or he was too dumb to act appropriately.

Regardless of whatever it was, the situation was dire.

This time, Aden shouted at Sang-gyus group, How long are you going to cry over a fucking corpse?! Get in the wagon!

What? Wh-what did you just say

Slide.

Aden slid a dagger next to Jincheols neck.

He was so quick that Jincheol couldnt react in time.

Gasp

Do as I say if you dont want to die. Playtime ends here.

Jincheols eyes grew wide as he could do nothing more than slowly nod.

Sang-gyus group left behind Sungho, who was already dead, and helped the other injured party member into the wagon.

Seol also followed them into the wagon.

Fuck Fuck What the hell is going on?

Wasnt this supposed to be an easy Adventure?! Why do we have to be in this situation?!

Death comes for everyone and fear is just its messenger.

Sang-gyus group was overcome by fear. The most they could do was just look around for help.

It hurts it hurts it hurts so bad

Kyungmo!

The other member of Sang-gyus group was lying down in the back of the wagon with an arrow in his chest.

He would continuously groan until he would slowly grow weaker and weaker.

A-Am I going to die like thi

Thud.

Sang-gyus party was now down to two.

Neigh!

In surprise, the horses started galloping faster.

Ffft.

Fwoosh!

Hiek

Arrows pierced through the cloth exterior of the wagon.

It was so chaotic that they couldnt pull themselves together.

However, Seol was able to maintain his cool.

Well get caught near the end of the canyon.

Both Seols first and second characters faced off against their pursuers there.

Because Seol knew that they would safely reach the end of the canyon he wasnt scared like Sang-gyus party was.

Sang-gyu saw Seols calmness and started yelling at him.

You were acting like this was an easy Adventure but that wasnt the case at all!

...What?

Damn it How are we supposed to get out of here, huh?

Jincheol growled toward Seol.

Hey, were going to work together as a party until we get out of here, got it?

This was obvious in a normal party but since they werent amicable with each other, it had to be stated.

Jincheol was asking Seol to follow his orders.

It was obvious in Jincheols eyes since there were two of them and one of him.

Jincheol also thought that even if their initial plan of killing him was revealed, it would be difficult for even Seol to make it out safely on his own.

But Seols response only confused them.

Why should I?

- Huh? Were you talking to me?

- His expression is hilarious LMFAO

- These guys are obviously murderers LOL Why would we work together~

- You guys fell for the secretly strong MC trope EZ

Sang-gyus eyes turned red as he pulled out a scimitar from his waist.

Slide.

Are you dumb or something? Do my words sound like a joke?

Huh Why is my body urgh

Claaaang!

Adenno, Kujos group looked much weaker than Borgos advance party.

And during that time

Seol was checking the details of the changed Adventure contents.

[Adventure 3-1. Moving Wagon.

The wagon line headed to Nobira has been ambushed. It seems there were circumstances that you werent aware of. Survive the ambush.

Objective: Survive the ambush and escape your pursuers

Remaining Time [N/A]]

Seol already knew that this situation would happen. He also knew that this Adventure would constantly change.

This Adventure was much more complicated than what you would first expect.

There was a widely known ruin hunter named Borgo (the name might change but the person and the role were the same) who was active near Nobira.

Kujo, one of Borgos subordinates who was dissatisfied with him, while exploring a ruin, discovered a map to a different ruin, and secretly took the map in an attempt to translate it.

Borgo realized this and chased Kujo, but by that time, Kujo had already escaped to Kongory. So then, Borgos group had no other choice but to stay near the Great Silent Forest and wait in ambush for him.

In the translated copy that Kujo had, it said that in order to open the entrance to the ruins you would need five living sacrifices.

This meant that Sang-gyus group and I werent here to guard the wagons. We were here as sacrifices.

That was the reason why Aden drugged the alcohol.

It was so that we would be forced to become his sacrifices without being able to retaliate.

Clang!

Claaaang!

Seol quietly watched the two groups fight.

It was something that Seol had already seen before.

He also already knew the results of it.

As some time passed, the results of the battle were becoming clearer.

Krgh Urgh

Hahaha Keep going if you want to die.

Borgos going to kill me if I back off anyway.

Thats true. Then just die here.

It was funny, but no one from either group was going to survive their fight. And just as Seol predicted, the scenario that he drew was playing out.

Well, the sacrifices are going to survive though.

Seols first character, Snowman, was able to heal himself using mana and ran away from the situation. That was how he was able to clear it.

And I chose a different option with my 2nd character.

Seol waited for their fight to finish before approaching the

Gasp Gasp Is it you, Borgo?

Kujo was gasping for air after losing both of his eyes. His body was covered in dried-up blood. It was clear that he was going to die from losing too much blood.

Wait, this smell Its you, Snowman. Save me.

Youre already dead.

Hahahaha Youre right. How the hell would I be able to survive when Ive lost this much blood Look here, do you want me to tell you a funny story?

Seol could see options before him again.

[[Adens real name was Kujo. It seems that he wants to tell you an interesting story as hes about to die. How do you respond?]

1. Story? What story?

2. I dont need it.

3. Who were those guys that were chasing us?

4. What is the meaning behind those tattoos?

5. [Required: Intimidation] Tell me everything.

]

I dont need it.

Ha! Hahaha! Then let me at least tell you this. Soon, a huge monster that doesnt even look human is going to arrive. When that happens, youre going to die anywa Hello?

Rummage. Rummage.

Seol was rummaging through the gasping Kujos body. He forcibly pulled out anything he could get his hands on.

[You have acquired a 'Map to a Certain Ruins'.]

[You have acquired a 'Translated Copy of the Ruins'.]

Seol looked through the map and confirmed the translated copy.

Both were equally important when it came to ruins.

Damn it

Seol scowled.

If this is the translated copy then I might as well use it as a fire starter.

It was similar to what Seol already knew, but some lines were translated completely differently.

So, either his memory or the translated copy was wrong. And Seol, obviously, chose to trust his memories.

Krgh Hahahahaha!

Kujo laughed maniacally as Seol went through his belongings.

He was trying to curse Seol as if he was a prophet.

Yeah, I bet you want the treasures in the ruins too. But, that ruin has already caught Borgos eyes.

So?

After acquiring the map, Seol saw new options.

[[You have located the ruins after looking at the map. Its near the Great Silent Forest. What do you do?]

1. Return the map to Kujo and look for a way to save him.

2. Remain here and wait for Borgo.

3. Return the map then escape to Nobira.

4. Head to the Great Silent Forest.

]

It was obvious which option Seol was going to choose.

Kujo was leaving his final words for Seol before he died.

You too will end up succumbing to your desires. Just like me.

Seol then responded to Kujos corpse.

No, I am the master of my own desires.