Login Psychopath - Chapter 143



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Episode 143.

“Lee Ji-ah.”

[Name setting is complete.]

[Set a starting point.]

[You can choose one of 7 regions.]

[Or, Avala Online may recommend a starting point based on the user’s preferences.]

[Would you like to take a test?]

Artificial intelligence suggestions.

It was an inspection that even Lee Shin-do had done, so it wouldn’t be bad for a user who was not familiar with the game like Lee Ji-ah to receive it.

There was no harm in making recommendations based on the user’s preferences.

“no.”

But Lee Ji-ah shook her head without hesitation. The starting point had already been decided a long time ago.

‘This was the Kingdom of Eton, wasn’t it?’

It started in the Kingdom of Eton, and judging by the videos that keep coming up, it seems like they are still active in the Kingdom of Eton.

In that case, there was no need to even think about other kingdoms.

Lee Ji-ah answered.

“The Kingdom of Eton.”

[Do you really want to start in the Kingdom of Eton?]

“yes.”

[The starting point has been set.]

[Transported to the Kingdom of Eton.]

Her eyes turned white.

And when I opened my eyes again.

She was standing in front of a gloomy city square.

* * *

[We have arrived in the Kingdom of Eton, a kingdom where corrupt nobles have risen to power!]

[Check the status window and proceed with the tutorial.]

‘…Here?’

When my vision returned, the first thing I saw was the endless blue sky.

I blinked blankly.

Could it be because my sense of reality has changed?

The world of the game that I actually entered felt much larger than what I had seen from Isin’s explanation and the videos uploaded to the channel.

And it was vivid.

“… … .”

Whew.

The wind passing by my cheek.

The fresh, pungent smell of the city tickles your nose.

And the soft texture you feel when you open and close your hand.

It was so realistic that it was hard to believe that all of this was happening in a virtual reality.

Literally another world.

Even though I’ve only just begun, I can understand a little bit why Isin loves this virtual world so much.

“… … .”

Originally, I had no intention of starting the game yet.

I’ve thought to myself at some point that it would be nice to be able to play a game with Isin, but it wasn’t something I really wanted to do.

When we met occasionally at the hospital, it was enjoyable enough just to hear his stories for a short while.

Especially since Lee Shin started running the channel, such thoughts have decreased even more.

Even if you just stay still, you will have many opportunities to hear news of this god.

So I thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be okay if it just stayed like this?’

Originally, I wanted to play games with Isin and become his companion.

I thought that even if it wasn’t necessarily in the game, if someone helped out with Isin’s channel behind the scenes, then maybe they could be called colleagues in a broad sense.

Or, if it becomes easier to talk to Isin.

I don’t know when that will be, but I was going to say let’s do it together then.

however.

‘…no.’

I’ve recently changed my mind.

No, it had to change.

Surprisingly, it was because Isin, who always walked alone, had a companion.

…not fake colleagues who don’t even know of their existence, but ‘real’ colleagues who work together in the game.

Jeong Yu-ra.

Dark Priest user.

Honestly, at first I thought I was seeing things wrong.

Is this person a colleague?

To that god?

Of course, there had been a party member named Arthur before, but Arthur seemed closer to a subordinate than a comrade at best, so it wasn’t all that surprising.

Rather, I thought it was very God-like.

But Jeong Yu-ra was different.

She seemed surprisingly on equal footing with Isin.

As if we were colleagues or friends.

I was envious and scared at the same time.

I was envious of my partner who could easily accomplish things I could only imagine.

As time passed and the number of Lee Shin’s colleagues increased, he was afraid that there would be no more room for him to squeeze in.

This was because the person she knew didn’t make many acquaintances.

If we wanted to be together, we had to move as quickly as possible.

“… … .”

But I had no intention of going to see Isin right away.

There’s no point in going there now.

Rather than being a colleague, you’ll just be a nuisance.

Or, Isin could have thought, ‘We’re not particularly close, so why?’

… … Of course, since she was his mother’s friend’s daughter, there was no way that Lee Shin would treat her so coldly, but it was a matter of self-esteem.

I was afraid that I would be rejected if I just went there.

At the very least, I wanted to visit Jeong Yu-ra and Arthur after they had become useful to me.

So, the conclusion was simple.

‘Let’s get stronger and go find it.’

Let’s go find him after becoming strong enough to be worthy of him.

It would be quite difficult as the goal is the goal, but I didn’t think it was impossible.

Because the conditions were well-prepared.

According to Isin, there are three main conditions needed to become stronger.

First is money.

Second is time.

The last third is talent.

First of all, I had an enviable amount of money and time.

I could receive as much money as I wanted from my parents and spend it, and I had a lot of time at home except for the days I went to the hospital.

So what was left was talent… .

I didn’t think this existed at all either.

Of course, this is my first time playing a game, but isn’t it a virtual reality game?

Depending on the type, real-world experience may be helpful.

‘fencing.’

It may seem meaningless now, but I learned fencing when I was young.

It wasn’t just something he learned as a hobby, but he was serious enough and talented enough to be considered promising.

If I had any sense of that time left, it would have been very helpful.

‘I’ll have to check.’

[Termining the connection.]

While I was at it, I disconnected for a moment.

Then he took out a box from under the bed.

A case covered in dust, having been left unattended for a long time.

Inside was a fencing sword that had been used in the past.

He hesitated for a moment and then picked up the sword.

closely.

“… … ?”

I was a little surprised when I first caught it.

Was it originally this heavy?

I had rarely been conscious of the weight of this thin sword… .

Or maybe I’ve just become that weak.

‘… … .’

A number of thoughts came to mind, but I quickly shook them off and took a stance.

Anyway, the power of reality is not important in the game.

All that remains is the feeling.

chuck.

Stand diagonally with the right side of your body facing forward.

Bend your knees.

At the same time, the tip of the sword was placed in front of him and his heels were slightly lifted off the ground.

The most basic stance in fencing that has been practiced hundreds or thousands of times in the past.

Immediately afterwards, I stretched out my sword while imagining a virtual opponent in front of me.

Swish! Swish swish!

The tip of the sword moves back and forth quickly.

My speed was much slower than it was when I was exercising.

But on the contrary, the movements themselves were still very sophisticated.

“after.”

After trying it a few more times, I put the sword down.

I was a little out of breath from moving so much. But even so, the relief was much greater.

‘…thank god.’

Even though my physical strength may have declined significantly, I was able to confirm that my senses were still there.

In the game, you can increase your physical abilities with stats, so there was no problem with hunting.

Choosing a job wasn’t difficult as you could just pick a warrior class based on your specialization.

‘……good.’

Now that I had my work cut out for me, I logged right back into the game.

There was no time to waste if we were to catch up to the level of those who were already far ahead of us.

I had to level up as efficiently and quickly as possible.

But this ran into problems right from the start.

‘… … But what should I do?’

How do you level up?

It was my first time playing the game so I didn’t know much about it.

Most of the knowledge I have about games came from what Isin had to say… .

-Growth? The fastest way to level up is to catch people.

-Items? The fastest way to get them is to catch someone else and steal them.

-Quest? That’s intercepting what someone else is doing… .

‘… No, this is not it.’

That didn’t really help.

Because the information I got through this was quite far removed from reality.

Even though it was my first time playing the game, I knew full well that this was not a method that a ‘normal user’ would choose.

To begin with, I didn’t really have the confidence to fight people.

So I had to find another normal way, but luckily a system message soon gave me the answer.

The moment I took my foot off the gas and decided to move, a translucent message appeared before my eyes.

Tiring.

“?”

Beginner adventurers need help. Visit the Adventurer’s Guild for help. The Guild Guide will provide you with useful information as a beginner adventurer.

•Quest Reward: Experience, 100 Gold.

‘Guild?’

* * *

Tutorial.

This was an event that Lee Shin, who had been a veteran since the start of the game, skipped right away, but it was different for Lee Ji-ah.

Because of Lee Shin’s influence, I only had a lot of useless knowledge about PK, and I didn’t know the basics.

She went straight to the guild’s guide and received a basic explanation.

“New adventurer?”

“… … .”

Nod.

[Low intimacy.]

[The guild guide is annoying you.]

“… … Tsk.”

“!?”

Of course, as expected from the Kingdom of Eton, the guide in the beginner village wasn’t very friendly… .

Fortunately, there were no major problems.

I was able to hear all the explanations that users who are just starting out in the game need, such as how to open the status window and how to check items.

[You have now heard the full explanation for beginner adventurers.]

[You earn 100 gold.]

[Gain experience points.]

[Level Up!]

[Level Up!]

[… … ]

Tiring.

[A new quest is created.]

You’ve heard the basics of what you need to know as an adventurer, but those are just the basics. You still have a long way to go before you can do your part.

Now go find the training instructor in the village and lay the foundation for your growth.

If you faithfully participate in the instructor’s training and achieve results, it can influence your future job recommendations.

•Quest Objective: Participate in training

•Quest Reward: Experience and Beginner Equipment Set.

“The training ground is located straight ahead to the right after exiting the main gate.”

* * *

[Arrived at the training ground.]

[This is the first entry area.]

[Experience gained through training increases by 50% for 30 days.]

“Are you a new adventurer?”

The training instructor who greeted Lee Ji-ah was a female prosecutor who was two heads taller than her.

“… … .”

Instead of answering, Lee Ji-ah looked up at her with a nervous expression.

I knew in my head that she was an NPC, but I couldn’t open my mouth properly because she looked so real.

Aside from meeting with my attending physician, Jeong Hee-seon, occasionally, I have never had a proper conversation with Lee Shin, so it was natural for me to feel nervous without realizing it.

“He asked if I was a new adventurer!!”

“… … !?”

But perhaps because he understood it in a different way, the instructor looked at Lee Ji-ah again and asked in a loud voice.

“…that….”

Lee Ji-ah suddenly falls into a panic!

He mumbled something, but his voice was too quiet for the other person to hear.

“Huh? You can’t speak?”

“… … ?”

“… … Oh, that’s too bad.”

[Instructor Sarah feels sorry for you.]

“I never thought you’d be mute… … . Let me apologize for what happened a little while ago.”

“!?!?”

Because of that, Lee Ji-ah unintentionally caused a strange misunderstanding from the start.