83 Party Formation

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83. Party Formation

As the angel said, the quest is simple.

There's no sub-quest, and it ends just by killing one boss.

But players didn't believe the angel's words at face value, having been tricked before.

"The quest is easy? Bullshit!"

"Bosses are called bosses for a reason. It's bound to be extremely tough."

Once the angel disappeared, they spewed curses.

Now everyone knows.

That the angel can't hear curses when she's not present.

That the angel only appears at the start and end, not in between.

[Time remaining until round end: 05:59:53]

The progress window's time flows, signaling the quest's start.

You die if you don't form a team and kill a boss within the time limit.

Then a message popped up in front of everyone.

[Form 5-person parties from now on.]

[You can form a party by having five people hold hands and simultaneously say the activation phrase "Form Party".]

[Note that killing bosses won't count if you don't form a party.]

It was a message about how to form parties.

"We should form parties first, right?"

"It says killing bosses is invalid without a party."

"Excuse me, want to party with me?"

"What level are you?"

"Level 20 warrior! Anyone want to party with me?"

People raised hands looking for parties.

It suddenly became noisy like a marketplace.

Meanwhile, Ahn Sang-cheol was amazed at how Ryumin's prophecy came true.

'It's all as the prophet said. Round 6 is a quest requiring 5-person parties.'

Ahn Sang-cheol glanced at Black Scythe.

He was glad he stuck with Black Scythe after hearing the prophecy.

"Black Scythe-nim. Now should we form a party..."

"Wait. We need to find more people since it's a 5-person party."

To form a party, five people need to hold hands simultaneously.

Currently there were four: Ryumin, Seo A-rin, Ahn Sang-cheol, and Min Juri.

They were one short to form a party.

"Hmm, who should we choose for the last spot?"

"Let's have Black Scythe-nim, the strongest among us, decide."

People nodded in agreement and focused on Ryumin.

"Hmm..."

He pretended to ponder, but Ryumin already had a candidate in mind.

A candidate he absolutely wanted in the party.

'I hope that guy is nearby... So I can naturally pick him while pretending to choose randomly.'

As Ryumin looked around, some players gathered courage.

"Ah, hello Black Scythe-nim."

"Perhaps you'd consider partying with us..."

"No. Get lost."

"Ah... Yes."

Players walked away dejectedly at the firm voice.

-He rejects without even considering. How embarrassing.

-Damn, I was hoping to leech off Black Scythe.

-Whoever they are, the guys partying with Black Scythe are so lucky.

Thoughts were transmitted, but Ryumin wasn't interested in such riffraff.

He already had a candidate in mind.

'In previous regressions I would've accepted anyone. Since I'd do all the hunting anyway.'

Ryumin wasn't looking for party members to hunt with.

'I just need people to fill the numbers.'

But this regression, he designated people to be with.

It's better to nurture people who can be helpful in the future rather than complete strangers.

'They're also connections I didn't have before.'

Originally, no one interacted with Ryumin at this point.

Not Min Juri, Seo A-rin, or Ahn Sang-cheol.

He only got to know them later, they were strangers at this time originally.

'So before I accepted anyone to fill numbers, but...'

Now there's no need for that.

There are people he needs to grow together with.

'That aside, flies are swarming annoyingly now as before.'

As before, Black Scythe was always popular when looking for parties.

No matter how strong an impression he gives or how cold-blooded he acts, some people will still approach.

Players were swarming with courage to obtain the blue chip that is Black Scythe.

After all, partying with Black Scythe practically guaranteed survival.

"Black Scythe-nim..."

"Get lost."

"Um, please listen..."

"Not interested. Go away."

He sent away everyone proposing to party.

As people kept getting rejected, fewer approached.

-Damn, would it kill him to let us join the party?

-He's so stingy! At least listen before rejecting!

-So disgusting really. I'll find a better party!

-But are those guys beside him predetermined party members?

-They're so lucky. It's like they've already survived.

Disappointed players moved away from Black Scythe.

Players who watched the firm rejections didn't even dare try and retreated on their own.

At this point, Ryumin's party members became curious.

'Who on earth is he trying to put in the last spot...'

Ahn Sang-cheol was curious but also regretful.

'If only CEO Ma was in this area...'

He would have actively recommended him if they were in the same area.

Min Juri felt the same way.

'If Ryumin was here, I would have actively appealed to put him in the last spot...'

They each had someone they wanted for the last spot, but it couldn't be helped since they were in different areas.

Just then, a group approached Ryumin.

The party members thought it was more riffraff, but it wasn't.

"Black Scythe-nim. Nice to see you."

The person who held out his hand saying it was nice to see him was a familiar face.

'Jo Yong-ho?'

Ryumin lightly grasped Jo Yong-ho's hand.

"It's nice to see you like this. I thought you might drop out in Round 5."

"Huh? Haha, aren't you underestimating me too much? Those 300 orcs were nothing."

It wasn't bravado.

Jo Yong-ho safely passed the quest, ranking 125th out of 1,211 Round 5 achievers.

"I was inspired seeing Black Scythe-nim's battle back then and quickly finished hunting."

"Is that so?"

"Anyway, thank you. Thanks to you, this friend could also survive safely. Mangi-ya."

As Jo Yong-ho stepped aside, one person came forward.

It was Choi Man-gi who received first aid from Black Scythe.

"Black Scythe-nim! Thank you for treating my shoulder back then! Thanks to you I could extend my life like this!"

"You managed to reach 300 kills with that body."

"It's all thanks to Black Scythe-nim. Thank you so much. Black Scythe-nim is my life's benefactor!"

Choi Man-gi's sincerity was palpable as he bowed his head repeatedly.

Jo Yong-ho spoke to Ryumin with a favorable gaze.

"Are you looking for a party?"

"Yes."

"You've gathered four people. You just need one more?"

Ryumin nodded.

From his tone, it didn't seem like he wanted to join the party.

Sure enough.

"Ah, please don't misunderstand that I'm asking to join your party. We've already formed ours."

"I didn't misunderstand."

He already knew they had finished forming a party.

Golden chains proving the bond were on the wrists of Jo Yong-ho and the mercenaries.

'With exactly five people, they must have formed a party right away.'

Then why did they come looking for him?

He asked directly.

"If you're not joining the party, why did you come looking for me?"

"Ah, I wanted to greet you since it's nice to see you, and also make a proposal."

"A proposal?"

"How about forming an alliance between our party and Black Scythe-nim's party?"

Ryumin read Jo Yong-ho's thoughts to see why he proposed an alliance.

'He's not trying to leech off me, but proposing with the thought of helping even a little.'

Jo Yong-ho wanted to help Black Scythe somehow, grateful for treating Choi Man-gi.

"We won't ask to join your party. We won't covet items or experience. We'll prioritize yielding bosses to you."

"..."

"We just want to help, so you don't need to be so wary. Really."

It seems he misunderstood Ryumin's silence as wariness.

Ryumin opened his mouth to clear up the misunderstanding.

"I refuse."

"Huh? Why... Ah, could it be you're worried we'll be a hindrance? Don't worry about that. We absolutely won't be a burden. If we're in the way, we can just draw attention in front of bosses..."

"It's not that, I just dislike complications. I appreciate the goodwill, but I'll pass."

"Ah... Is that so? That's a shame. I wanted to be of help..."

Seeing Jo Yong-ho click his tongue in regret, Ryumin casually said.

"I'll ask for help when I really need it."

"Ah! You'll do that?"

Jo Yong-ho who was dejected brightened up.

He could wait anytime if there's a chance to repay the favor.

"Then you'll let us know if you need us later?"

"Yes."

"You promise?"

"I said I got it."

After receiving confirmation, Jo Yong-ho grinned.

"Since we got a promise, we'll be going now. I hope we'll meet again. Let us know anytime if you need help! Well then."

Jo Yong-ho's group bowed together and leisurely left to hunt bosses.

"Black Scythe-nim. Let's decide now. Who will you put in the last spot..."

"I've decided."

Ryumin pointed his finger to one side.

The party members' gazes all moved following his finger.

"You there."

The person pointed at flinched in surprise.

"Come here."

When he beckoned with his finger, the person hesitated then walked over.

Small build, hunched shoulders, haggard face.

He was a young man in the corner who didn't look strong at all.

"You've been watching me since earlier, right?"

"Ah... Yes..."

"Why?"

"Well..."

The young man hesitated to answer, fidgeting.

Though Ryumin knew the reason, he waited silently.

"I, I wanted to p-party with Black Scythe-nim..."

He seemed to lack confidence in those stammered words.

They were barely audible as he trailed off at the end.

"What's your level and job?"

"Level 23, black mage."

"Well, I guess that doesn't matter much."

Ryumin who was speaking nonchalantly declared as if tossing it out.

"I'll take this guy for the last spot."

"Huh?"

Ahn Sang-cheol and the other party members were surprised.

The result of rejecting other players was this insignificant player?

But the most surprised was the person himself.

-B-Black Scythe-nim is taking m-me as a party member?

Looking at the young man's face, he seemed about to cry from being so moved.

Ahn Sang-cheol inwardly clicked his tongue at that sight, but Ryumin was unexpectedly satisfied.

This young man before him would become the leader of a religion that worshipped Black Scythe like a god.

'If I form a connection with this guy who'll become my fervent follower later, it should be helpful in many ways.'

Ryumin held out his hand to [Useless Gamer], the future cult leader.

"Then let's form the party like this. Everyone hold hands."

The five gathered in a circle and held hands.

When they inwardly said "Form Party", a ring of golden letters appeared on their wrists.

Black Scythe's party was formed.

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