Chapter 31: The Proposal (1)
The angel spoke, its voice resonating through the air.
[As you can see, the quest is all about safeguarding the relic.]
Safeguarding the relic? yers questioned, their eyes narrowing in curiosity.
[Everyone, cast your gaze upon the vige center,] the angel urged.
All eyes turned toward the heart of the vige.
There, standing tall at a height of 5 meters, was a colossal diamond-shaped crystal. Its presence seemed alien amidst the ruins, a stark contrast to the deste atmosphere.
[Every 30 minutes, a wave of monsters will emerge, setting their sights on that artifact. Your task is to work together and protect it during the course of five waves,] the angel exined.
So, its a cooperative mission this time?
One of the yers chimed in,paring it to a defense game. It feels like one of those defense games, doesnt it?
While the murmurs filled the air, the angels voice resonated once more.
Due to the nature of the rounds, expect a high number of monsters. However, theres no need to fret. The monsters will be weakened by a third of their usual strength. Of course, this means that the experience points and gold rewards will decrease ordingly.]
Theyll be weakened by a third? Hwang Yongmin questioned, raising an eyebrow. Doesnt that make it too easy?
The angel nodded in response. [Indeed, it may seem easier, but dont underestimate the challenge. Your goal is to protect the artifact unscathed for three hours. Additional rewards will be granted upon sess, and the round will conclude. Furthermore, the ranking of the yers will be determined by the number of monsters each has in.]
So, we must protect the artifact and y as many monsters as possible.
If we fail to protect the artifact? Someone inquired.
[In that case, a severe penalty will be imposed,] the angel replied. [The round will end, and simrly, survivals will be ranked based on the number of monsters in.]
If we protect the artifact, we receive additional rewards, and if it breaks, we face a penalty A few people murmured, contemting the consequences.
To secure a high rank, we must protect the artifact and defeat numerous monsters.
Understanding dawned on the people, and they nodded in agreement.
It was a cooperative mission, yet at the same time, an individual mission that hinged on each persons performance.
So, all we need to do is kill as many monsters as possible, One of the yers summarized, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.
The same fervor ignited in the eyes of others.
Particrly in this round, only 1,225 achievers can survive out of the 4,900 participants. Fiercepetition was inevitable.
The angels gaze shifted to Jo Joong-sik, a mischievous smile crossing her lips.
[And do you remember how we selected district representatives in the previous round? Life is a Documentary was voted as this regions representative, didnt he?]
Jo Joong-sik, the center of attention, met the angels gaze with a stern expression.
[Starting from this round, you hold the authority of a district representativethe power to lead,] the angel dered, relishing in the situation. [Kehehe.]
Jo Joong-sik clenched his lower lip, a mixture of frustration and defiance evident on his face.
That damned angel isughing at me, he grumbled internally. Id love to sew that angels mouth shut.
Although spoken in jest, Jo Joong-sik found himself in a situation where he truly desired to silence the angels voice.
[Im sure youre all curious about what happens if the district representative dies,] the angel continued its words carrying a weight of intrigue.
Once again, the angels statement dropped like a bomb, igniting a surge of emotions.
[If the representative dies due to a monsters attack or natural causes, the position bes vacant. However, if another yer is responsible for the deathkilling the representativethe killer immediately bes the new district representative, wielding the authority, and they gain ten usages of the authority power.
The revtion hung in the air, leaving the crowd astounded.
If you kill the district representative One of the yers voice trailed off, anticipation brimming in his eyes.
You can be the new district representative? anotherpleted her sentence.
The gazes of the onlookers instinctively converged on Jo Joong-sik, a mixture of hostility and curiosity.
Amidst the boos and jeers, Jo Joong-sik stared back at the angel, his eyes filled with resentment.
That damned angel, he cursed internally. How unfortunate that its still grinning.
Having experienced the angels mischief before, it was only natural for Jo Joong-sik to feel a surge of hatred.
Maybe I should shut that angels mouth for good, he contemted, momentarily entertained by the idea.
However, the reality quickly set in. He found himself in a situation where silencing the angel was beyond his reach.
[Okay then, the monsters wille in 10 minutes. Cooperate for 3 hours and survive well! I dont know if it will be cooperative. Kiheh!]
The angel disappeared along with the light, leaving behind only augh.
After confirming that the angel hadpletely disappeared, Cho Joong-shik shouted.
Fuck you, you damned angel! His frustration was evident.
However, this violent attitude has only drawn more eyes toward him.
Yet, despite the crowds piercing gazes, he maintained a calm andposed demeanor.
The challengey not only in his position as the district representative but also in the limited ten usages of his authority.
The crowd couldnt help but ridicule him, convinced that with such a restricted number of usages, he wouldnt dare to use the authority recklessly.
However, even a cornered rat knows how to bite a cat.
You think ten usages is not enough? Thats right, Jo Joong-sik admitted with a glimmer of acknowledgment in his eyes. Its a damn weak ability. Ill admit that. But let me make one thing clear.
A cold smile yed on his lips, sending chills down the spines of those who witnessed it.
I will make sure to kill the first few who dares to charge at me. Whether I use the authority or any means necessary, these people will meet their demise.
Jo Joong-siks venomous deration caused the crowd to hesitate, uncertainty flickering in their eyes.