97 Round 7 Begins
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97. Round 7 Begins
The authority of control is a temporary skill that can force commands on players.
The drawbacks are the 10 use limit and that it only works on players.
'And the fatal flaw is that it can only be used in the other world.'
Skills can be used in reality, but the authority of control doesn't apply.
'No, forget applying, it's not even registered at all.'
It's only registered in the skill window when acting as area representative in the other world, but disappears completely in reality.
'Is it because I'm not the area representative in reality?'
The reward for the winner of this representative selection match is being able to use that authority of control once in reality.
'I absolutely can't miss this.'
That's not the only thing he can't miss.
'There's a rune that comes as a reward for this round's sub-quest. I need that to control Plseba.'
Among Plseba's executives, only Yamtti remains as a player.
It's a rune he must obtain to counter Yamtti's abilities.
It's also one of the 18 runes on the must-obtain list.
'The unified representative reward and the sub-quest rune from this round. I must obtain these two things no matter what.'
He was confident he could do it.
He had already made thorough preparations to clear the round before midnight.
[Now, we need to select a representative, but please wait a moment. I'll discuss how to proceed and come back.]
Priscilla who said that flew gracefully towards where the angels were gathered.
[You're here?]
[Priscilla, hello.]
[Elphir, hello.]
[Sophia, hello.]
The 10 angels who met through area integration exchanged perfunctory greetings.
Now it's time to decide who will lead the integrated area.
But the angels who hated working more than death kept trying to pass it off to each other.
[Who wants to do it? Any volunteers?]
[What a stupid question. Honestly, who would volunteer?]
[You never know. There might be an angel who likes volunteering.]
[As if.]
[By the way Priscilla. I heard you did something really fun with Olive last time.]
[Yeah, I heard about that too. The king game was it?]
[If the human from your area wins, they can designate like a king right?]
[Why don't we do that again this time?]
[That sounds fun.]
Priscilla was rather pleased at the angels' agreement.
'Our area has Black Scythe!'
It was a chance to become king at last.
Priscilla said excitedly.
[Then for the representative selection method, the most basic death match...]
[Wait. Your area has Black Scythe, doesn't it?]
[Huh? Ah, you knew?]
[Kihihi, I heard everything.]
[Black Scythe is currently the only human over level 50, right?]
[If it's a death match, of course Priscilla will become king.]
[Then it's too unfair of a game.]
[Where do you think you're getting the throne for free. Tsk!]
Priscilla who had inwardly hoped it would pass became disappointed.
[Then what should we do? Any other good ideas?]
[With Black Scythe there, games based on strength are impossible.]
[Right. How about making the human who passes Round 7 first the winner instead?]
[Ooh, that sounds good.]
[Round 7 has nothing to do with strength anyway.]
The angels' opinions converged.
Only Priscilla was the exception.
[Priscilla. What do you think?]
[I-it seems fair.]
She was disgruntled but had no grounds to object.
As they said, the Round 7 quest had nothing to do with strength.
'Damn, I thought I could claim the throne this time...'
Anxiety crept into Priscilla's heart.
Perhaps Black Scythe won't get 1st place this time.
'His record might be broken for the first time.'
The other angels had similar thoughts.
'If it's about passing Round 7, we have a chance. Keke.'
'No matter how strong that Black Scythe human is, Round 7 is hopeless.'
Seeing the dejected Priscilla, the angels inwardly began to have expectations.
That they too had a chance to become king.
And if they became king, they had already thought about who to target.
'Priscilla? Sorry but you'll have to keep being in charge of the area.'
'If only because it's vexing that you tried to get it for free. Keke.'
Unaware that the angels had already joined forces and were snickering behind her back, Priscilla returned to the humans.
[After discussion among the angels, the representative selection method has been decided. Unlike last time, it won't be a death match, but the area representative who passes the Round 7 quest first will become the unified representative.]
"Ah, it's not a death match?"
"Whew."
The other area representatives besides Ryumin let out sighs of relief.
If they had to fight Black Scythe, they would have helplessly given up their positions.
'Whoever clears the quest first becomes representative...'
'Then do I have a chance too?'
Though they didn't know what the quest was yet, they thought it was better than a death match.
[This time, we'll give one attractive authority to the human who becomes unified representative. Of course, this is a secret that will only be told to the human who becomes unified representative.]
Though she said it was a secret, Ryumin already knew the reward.
[Then I'll announce the Round 7 quest!]
Soon after, the quest window appeared, and everyone looked at it with wide eyes.
◀ ROUND 7 ▶
└??? ?? ???? ????
[All Areas]
└Participants: 6,927,066
└Achievers: 0/3,463,533
[This Area C2-ESKA003]
└Participants: 4,922
└Achievers: 0/2,461
This was because the quest content was covered with question marks.
"A-angel-nim. There seems to be an error in the system?"
"The quest is showing up as question marks."
[It's not an error. The Round 7 quest is not disclosed.]
Unlike Priscilla's calm words, bewilderment filled people's eyes.
"Not disclosed..."
"Then how are we supposed to clear it..."
[There are no further explanations. Well then.]
Priscilla coldly disappeared along with the other angels.
People who had been staring at the angels' backs like abandoned dogs looked dejected.
"What are we supposed to do without knowing the quest?"
"Fuck, are they just messing with us now?"
"This is ridiculous, really."
They grumbled and expressed complaints, but no answers came from that.
At that gloomy moment, a message appeared before everyone's eyes.
[Time remaining until round end: 01:59:59]
"Huh? There's time?"
"What's this? Do we just wait?"
"Doesn't having a time limit mean we need to do something during that time?"
"Fuck, do we have to find the quest ourselves now too?"
People grumbled but had no other options.
Time kept flowing, and they didn't know what would happen when the time limit ended.
They had no choice but to do something.
"It must be a quest to kill monsters."
"We'll probably find something if we walk around."
"That area looks suspicious, let's go there!"
People began to scatter.
Some just walked wherever their feet took them, while others entered the forest in the distance saying it looked suspicious.
But about half remained standing blankly in place.
Because they didn't know what to do.
At that time, a group approached Ryumin.
It was Ahn Sang-cheol, Seo A-rin, Heo Tae-seok, and Min Juri who had partied together in Round 6.
"Black Scythe-nim. You were here?"
"Why are you all coming together?"
"Ah, we met by chance nearby."
"It's nice to meet like this again. Hehe."
The four seemed to have become somewhat close to each other.
'Is it because they partied together a bit?'
It's not a bad situation.
These four are allies Ryumin needs to nurture anyway.
There's nothing wrong with them getting along well.
"Um, Black Scythe-nim? About the Round 7 quest. What could it be? Do you have any guesses?"
Ryumin asked back at Ahn Sang-cheol's question.
"Why are you asking me that?"
"Ah, I'm sorry if I offended you. It's not for any other reason, but I thought with Black Scythe-nim's insight, you might know something..."
Ahn Sang-cheol was flustered, but Ryumin coldly brushed him off.
He can't let them get any hint that he might know the prophecy.
"The quest didn't appear, so how would I be any different from you? I'm the same as you all."
"Ah, I see."
Ahn Sang-cheol who seemed a bit disappointed soon smiled slightly.
It was an expression that he finally had something to help Black Scythe with.
"Then Black Scythe-nim. Shall I tell you information about Round 7?"
"Round 7 information? How do you know that?"
"I heard something from a prophet in reality."
"A prophet?"
Ryumin frowned.
'I thought he was hiding it before, but now he's casually revealing about the prophet.'
Was he an idiot for thinking this guy was trustworthy?
With that thought, he glared at Ahn Sang-cheol who flinched and stammered.
"Wh-why are you looking at me like that?"
"It's nothing. But a prophet? You're talking nonsense."
"It's true. I have an acquaintance who's a prophet. I've received help several times already. Right, Seo A-rin-ssi?"
"Huh? Ah, yes. That's right."
'He dragged in Seo A-rin too?'
Another untrustworthy person was added.
"Um, what are you two talking about? A prophet?"
Heo Tae-seok asked with a puzzled expression while Min Juri remained silent.
'Min Juri seems quite surprised inwardly. They're talking about the prophet she thought only she knew about.'
Reading her thoughts, she was suspecting if that prophet might be Ryumin.
'This situation has become quite troublesome.'
Ryumin wanted to sew Ahn Sang-cheol's mouth shut right away, but he had no justification to do so.
"Black Scythe-nim. I'll tell you the Round 7 information. Without any cost. How about it? Will you listen?"
"..."
Ryumin who was pondering soon nodded.
"Alright. I don't know if it's trustworthy, but I'll listen for now. We need to grasp at straws in this situation."
"Haha, don't worry. The prophecies have never been wrong."
Ahn Sang-cheol who said that relayed the prophecy he had received exactly.
"The prophet said, don't be swayed by temptation. That's all you need to remember to clear Round 7."
"What does that mean? Temptation?"
Heo Tae-seok asked, but Ahn Sang-cheol just quietly shook his head.
"I don't know the details either."
"Um, Ahn Sang-cheol-nim?"
Min Juri approached with a clearly flustered expression.
"Is that prophet person's name perhaps Ryu Min?"
"...!"
This time Ahn Sang-cheol was surprised.
Seo A-rin too.
Only Heo Tae-seok looked back and forth between them with a face that didn't understand the situation.
'Haah, fuck.'
Ryumin who watched all this inwardly sighed.
The four of them ended up sharing the existence and identity of the prophet.
'Well, is there any particular problem? As long as my identity as Black Scythe isn't revealed?'
It was a situation that made him sigh, but Ryumin held back.
For now, it seemed better to scatter the four people.
Won't they keep sharing information about the prophet if they stay together?
"Don't be swayed by temptation? Thanks for the information. We'll have to see if that prophet's words turn out to be true."
"They'll probably be right. If you just remember those words."
Ryumin nodded then spoke to the four people.
"For now, it seems better to split up and look for more detailed information."
"Split up?"
"We might find new quests or information as we move around."
"But staying together..."
"Why should we do that when it's unclear if it's a party quest?"
Ahn Sang-cheol swallowed at the cold tone.
There was no way he who caused trouble would look good in Ryumin's eyes.
"Umm, alright. Then let's solve Round 7 individually. Black Scythe-nim. Good luck! I'll see you next time."
Ahn Sang-cheol and Seo A-rin bowed their heads then disappeared.
Heo Tae-seok also watched then awkwardly bowed his head.
"Th-then I'll..."
Now only Min Juri remained by Ryumin's side.
"You go too."
"Ah, okay..."
She seemed reluctant to part, but even Min Juri left.
Ryumin who was left alone sighed.
'The situation has become troublesome.'
Then he pondered deeply.
'But what was the Round 7 quest again?'
As he was standing there thinking for about 5 minutes.
"Kyaaaah!"
A sharp scream that pierced the eardrums was heard from somewhere.
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