Memoirs of the Returnee - Chapter 139



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Returner’s Notepad Episode 139

2nd quarter (2)

The first floor of Planarium Academy’s dormitory.

I received my student ID from the entrance control office.

「Senior Sion Askal」.

Not only does it have magical power, but it also has a strange sense of spiritual energy. Even “Treasure Hunter” is activated, albeit faintly, so it seems like you really shouldn’t lose it.

“It would be better not to lose it.”

A voice keeps coming from next to me.

It’s Elise. He has been acting erratically since earlier. Who doesn’t know what you shouldn’t lose?

“… … “Don’t lose yourself either.”

“Even if you think about it, there’s no way I would do that, right?”

“Yes, yes.”

Ignoring the snoring guy, I opened the door to [Room 107]. After observing Elise’s gaze, she hesitated and chose [Room 106] right next to it.

“This is all that’s left.”

“Who said what?”

“… … .”

Bang – Elise closed the door.

I also looked at my room.

“hmm… … .”

First of all, the area is about 6 to 7 pyeong. Outside the window is a clear view of the planarium.

Not bad.

I unpacked. There was nothing special. Clothes, CD, growl cushion, Askal sword, lunch box bought on the train.

Sniff – the lunch box is already spoiled. I bought it 3 hours ago.

“I have to throw it away… … Oh right. Bethun Dun.”

I listened to Beth Dundon’s CD. Soliette was probably [No. 206].

I left the room and climbed the stairs.

[No. 206]

Knock knock on the door.

There was no reaction.

No matter how long I wait, no sound is heard.

Looks like you’re already playing a game.

“Let’s go.”

I opened the door.

also. On the TV, which is already turned on, a 2D character is bouncing and moving around at will.

“hey. “Why don’t you lock the door?”

Then the game character on TV stopped. She looked at me.

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[Soliet]

:Zion. Are you here─?

:What happened to the CD?

“uh. I brought it. “I’ll charge you 20,000 Ren.”

[Soliet]

:I beg your pardon? I can’t hear very well.

“It doesn’t work.

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[Soliet]

:Sobbing.

I don’t know how it works, but she can hear sounds outside the game while inside the game.

“Coming soon.”

I’ll find out when I go in.

[Soliet]

: Oh. Is Zion coming now?

“Oh yeah.”

The 2D character smiled.

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[Soliet]

:haha. Is that so. I’ll start from level 1.

: I am already level 19. You’ll have to work hard to catch up.

: Or should I do something for you? haha.

: I will also go to the starting village.

Haha – The 2D character on the screen smiles and says haha. haha-

It looks very happy. The game itself seems to be fun.

It was fortunate. Before her regression, she was always depressed.

“… … But you’re there because of Nightmare, right?”

Then the character took on a serious expression.

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[Soliet]

: Of course.

: Of course, this game is fun. It could be my hobby. But the reason it’s fun is because you can get hints about Nightmare here.

:The more I am convinced that Nightmare is related to Bethany, the more amused I become.

: Maybe it’s excitement.

“… … Is that so? Then insert the CD?”

[Soliet]

: yes. Please come in.

I put the CD into the second CD slot of the game console.

Weeeeing-

I wonder what the special edition will be like and how it will be different.

Shake it off!

The sound of a CD landing. Soon, magic flowed from the game console. It wrapped around me and swallowed me up.

* * *

──Welcome to [Base of Dungeon].

A pitch-black space. The in-game voice echoes in surround sound from all directions.

I looked around and muttered.

“that’s interesting.”

──Please set a name.

A keyboard appeared in the air.

‘Shion’.

I wrote two letters.

──Si On. Confirmed.

It is fixed immediately without asking twice.

This is why Soliet made a typo.

──Body scaling system being applied.

──[Shi On] ​​Evaluates the talent of the body.

Jiiiing??.

The sprayed magic scanned my body like a scanner.

──Human Quality: ‘Low class’

“Why are you low class?”

Before the regression, I was of course a low-level person, but now I honestly feel unfair.

Because the amplified “Notepad” is not inferior to anyone else’s.

──Premium edition benefits have been confirmed. The quality is fixed as ‘high quality’.

──You can choose a race.

１. upper class human

: Play as is.

: full of possibilities. Free for all classes.

２. Greater Dwarf

: The body is compact and compact.

: He has excellent strength and is used to making things. Agile movements are limited.

３. upper elf

: The body becomes slimmer and longer. Your appearance becomes more beautiful.

: Your body movements become agile and agile. Being away from nature gives me a headache.

４. advanced fairy

: The body is reduced to ¼ of a human size.

: Become familiar with magical power and be able to fly in the sky.

I chose human.

──Please select the class of [Advanced Human: Shion].

──Warrior, wizard, thief, priest, bard, ranger.

──Premium edition benefits have been confirmed. An extension class is added.

──Expansion: Cleric, Barbarian, Monk, Druid, Ogre… …

I have also played DND-type games before. Me and Yael. It was actually a two-person show, but Yael always complained that it was a cleric scam.

however… … .

“Gambler?”

I am attracted to the class called ‘Gambler’.

It is not me, but the “treasure hunter” who is reacting.

“I’ll play gambler.”

[Gambler]

：Gambler’s basic bonus stat is fixed to 1. All other level-up stats are replaced by luck.

： You cannot select a basic skill, and only the gambler’s unique skills can be used.

: Instead, you start with an initial luck stat of 16.

──Would you like to select the class ‘Gambler’?

“uh. “I will do it.”

This is advice given by a trustworthy Relic without knowing anything. There is no reason not to follow.

[Zion]

│Advanced Human │ Lv. 1 Gambler│

◆ Luck: 16

──Check out the premium creator perks.

Jijijik – The sound of tape being wound rings out, and someone’s voice is played.

[To Elder Wiederd, the famous name of Trick City. Thank you for believing in my talent and for your generous support. I sincerely wish you good luck in all your endeavors.]

──Luck increases by 11 as a creator perk bonus.

──All bonus stats increase by 1.5.

──Due to the class ‘Gambler’, the bonus stat is replaced with luck.

──Permanent buff ‘Witherd’s Protection’ envelops the entire body.

──Entering the Base of Dungeon dungeon… …

Pure white light flows into a space that had only a pitch black background.

I was blinded and closed my eyes, and when I opened them again, I was in a cramped room.

“oh… … .”

First, I checked my body.

Hands, feet, hair, eyes, scars, relics, “notepad”, and even leg hair are all intact.

It was just me.

“hmm.”

I looked around inside. There was stone-like bread on the desk.

[Leftover stone bread]

I grabbed it and came out. It was a village bathed in broad daylight.

“… … “Is this a beginner’s village?”

It’s a bit medieval. Brick buildings and wooden stalls on the side of the road. In the distance, you can even see a Gothic castle.

People are busy coming and going on the street, and the sound of conversation is as lively as white noise.

“Zion.”

Someone called my name from behind. When I turned around, there was a thief with red hair.

“Here we go.”

It’s Soliette.

She approached with a lively face and asked.

“Let’s ask about class first. What is it? Warrior? Wizard? “The quest I’m on requires a warrior.”

“I’m a gambler.”

“… … yes?”

Soliet trembled.

“why?”

“… … .”

Her eyes narrowed.

“A gambler. What is that… … What class is profligate and debauched?”

“I just thought it looked fun.”

“hmm… … It doesn’t seem to be of any use at parties. “Please accept me as a friend first.”

[Soliet is sending a friend request.]

[Soliet is requesting a party.]

Received both.

“What are your skills? “I found some useful skill books.”

Soliet pulled out two books out of thin air—probably inventory. I shook my head.

“They say gamblers can’t use other skills. “You can only use class-specific skills.”

“What kind of trash… … .”

“uh?”

“… … Let’s take a look. What kind of skill is it?”

I checked my skills later. There were only four.

「Card Draw」

「Rolling the dice」

「Betting」

“Trickery”

“Draw a card. Roll the dice. Betting. Trickery.”

“… … “How do I write something like that?”

Solliet’s expression visibly stiffened. Her expression was more than disappointment, it was lamentation.

“What about the class passive?”

“for a moment.”

There were three passives.

「Poker Face」

「Moving body vision」

「In your hand」

“Full-body vision. Poker face. In your hands.”

“What kind of trash class is this? How can it have anything to do with combat?”

Soliet huffed and crossed her arms. If this continues, she’ll start snorting too.

Well, it’s actually better. In this way, the clearer and more active her emotions are, the more happy she is.

“You’re a gambler.”

“That’s right. Where did you get such a class? “It doesn’t seem like a regular class.”

“uh… … Uh oh. My CD is an extended version. “They say it’s not much different from other classes.”

If I told you it was a special edition, I would probably be heartbroken. Soliet has already worked hard to develop her character.

“It’s not that there isn’t much of a difference, it just doesn’t look that good, but whatever. Let’s go first. Please follow me. It is sufficiently carryable. For reference, among the classes, thief is the best.”

“… … okay.”

“It’s true.”

Soliette took the lead, and I followed her.

however.

“uh?”

I found something on the ground. It was a shiny silver coin.

“Is it money?”

“money? “Where are you?”

Solliet looked at the ground with wide eyes.

“I already picked it up.”

“… … ah.”

Then, he whet his appetite with a bit of regret.

“You’re picking up silver coins. Ten copper coins are equal to one silver coin. You’re lucky. “Would you like to give it to me for a moment?”

Soliet held out her hand. I shook my head and smiled.

“no. “How can you trust a thief?”

“I beg your pardon?”

“To put it nicely, he’s a thief. He’s just a thief.”

“and… … .”

Soliette made a bewildered expression, but there was no particular rebuttal.

It’s obvious. Hey, you probably have at least one thieving skill like pickpocketing, right?

“It’s done. let’s go.”

We moved forward again.

Did I walk ten steps like that?

“uh?”

I found something else on the ground. This time it was a stone or a magic stone. I quickly picked it up.

Solliet glanced sideways.

“What again?”

“It looks like a magic stone?”

“… … You’re lucky. Congratulations.”

The lips that say congratulations are dawdling with envy.

“I think it’s thanks to the beginner’s luck buff.”

“buff?”

“yes. Please check the condition.”

[Status abnormality]

◆ Beginner’s Luck

：When you enter Bethany Dungeon and walk down the street for the first time, all abilities increase by 2x for 30 minutes.

[Zion]

│Advanced Human │ Lv. 1 Gambler│

◆ Luck: 35 (+35)

In other words, my luck right now is around 70.

“I know. There is a buff… … uh?”

I picked it up again right away. This time it was a wooden ring.

“A ring?”

I quickly put the ring on. Soliet giggled and shook me like she thought I was cute.

“Zion too. Such items are common. Just by looking at it, it looks like a wooden ring.”

“okay?”

I checked the item information.

“A ring that looks ordinary but isn’t.”

：Casting speed decrease [4%]

：Increased agility [１]

“I heard it’s a ring that looks ordinary but isn’t?”

“… … I beg your pardon.”

The questioning eyes narrowed to the letters Korean and Japanese (─).

“Casting speed reduced by 4%, Agility increased by 1.”

“Agility in casting speed? “This is a very important stat for a thief.”

Solliet’s face hardened. She just seemed a little suspicious.

“That can’t be possible. “Can I see it too?”

“Look from afar.”

She craned her neck and saw the ring.

The eye movements that absorb that information are unusual.

“… … .”

Slowly, my fingers move too. It seems as if the thief’s instincts are starting to creep in.

Anyone could see that he had a greedy expression, so I quickly put it on my finger.

“hey. It seems that the class characteristics are also transferred to the main body. “You just looked like a real thief.”

“… … Don’t call me a thief. “I think there’s something on the ground around here.”

Is there an event going on? … . Soliette muttered, and from then on a fire lit up in her eyes. She walked while staring at the ground.

I followed her too-

Tuk.

I bumped into someone.

“Oh, sorry.”

I raised my head.

… … There was no end to what I listened to.

I almost cracked my neck and looked up.

He was bald and had an ogre-like physique.

“Zion.”

Soliet pulled me back. Then the bald man saw Solliet.

─Is it Arcne?

The voice is as gloomy as a cave. Is the class itself an ogre?

“yes. “It’s my party.”

─Party.

He nods and trudges away.

“Don’t worry too much. He’s at the same level as me. Do you know ‘Bapamta’?”

“Bapamta? know. “It’s Ender.”

Ender. He is an adventurer who ventures to the end of the world. It looks really big in person.

“Why is such a famous person in the beginner’s village…” … .”

“I am a person who likes adventure to begin with. “I’m on an adventure in the game.”

“hmm… … Oh right. Soliet. “What happens if I die here?”

“Hmm… … .”

Solliet let out a small sigh.

“Once you die, you come back to life. Logging out can only be done in town, not during battle.”

“What if I die twice?”

“… … .”

Her expression sank. He looked around quietly and spoke quietly.

“I feel like I’m stuck in this game forever. “You become an NPC.”

“NPC?”

“yes. Among the NPCs here, there are a lot of people who have died twice and can never leave. This game sold hundreds of thousands of copies. However, if we lose, the CDs will be emitted and circulated, so there will probably be more people trapped than that.”

“… … “It’s quite dangerous.”

I guess I’ve been diligently researching aspects other than the game so far.

Soliet can’t just be obsessed with games. He is such a thorough guy that he is cold-hearted, at least in public.

“ruler. Let’s go out. “More details later.”

Before we knew it, we were at the exit of the village. There were several scarecrows in the wheat field.

“Let’s start by using the tutorial and skill.”

“skill?”

“yes. Starting with a card draw or something. “That seems like an attack skill at least.”

「Card Draw」

：Gamblers draw cards from a rechargeable deck, one card every three hours, up to a maximum of 12 cards.

：Cards have various effects depending on the gambler’s luck level.

[Current Luck: 70.5]

[Current status abnormality: Beginner’s Luck]

“You simply have to think of the skill in your head.”

“uh. “I’ll try.”

I put my hand in my arms. I thought about “drawing a card” and pulled it out.

“it’s okay.”

Shock-

A card was drawn. It was a black card.

An unusual card that sparkles as black as ink and seems to have magical energy on the outside.

“Just throw it. To that scarecrow.”

“okay.”

I threw it without thinking.

Hwii-!

The card flew lightly and landed between the scarecrow’s eyes.

and.

───!

It caused a huge explosion.

Wow! Wow! Boom──!

A chain explosion that crushes one scarecrow, moves to another scarecrow, explodes again, and soon rises like a clastic flow.

Quaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

“… … .”

“… … .”

We watched in a daze as the entire wheat field was destroyed.