Return To Player - Chapter 4

Role-playing games (3)

Most of the items on display consisted of packages that could be afforded with the number of points I have.

‘Growth Boost Package. Lucky Drops Package…..’

Most of it hasn’t been unlocked yet, but it will probably get unlocked gradually when the main quests are cleared one by one.

‘This is probably the most important package here, but it hasn’t been unlocked yet.’

What caught my eye was the ‘First Round Inheritence Package’.

Although the ban hasn’t been lifted yet, I knew roughly what kind of package it was just by its name.

‘I don’t know if it is possible to inherit all of them or only part of them’

I don’t think it’ll give me all of them.

However, even if only part of it could be inherited, the enormous advantage I would gain did not change.

‘Zep.’

I licked my lips in disappointment and glanced at the other items.

‘If there is anything else special about these…..’

I can’t buy anything that hasn’t been unlocked anyway, so I looked through the list of things that can be purchased first.

‘Huh?’

There was one package that stood out.

‘Multiplayer Package?’

[You played single player in the first round! Have fun playing with your colleagues in the second round!]

….what are you talking about?

I didn’t understand the vague description for a moment, but I had no choice but to think carefully about the package composition that followed.

‘So to speak, is it a ‘party’? That’s what multiplayer means.’

If you have a party, you will have a contractual relationship with me, the party leader, and you will not be able to betray each other.

The fixed upper limit is up to five people.

The party leader can banish party members, but party members can’t.

‘In addition to the skill proficiency bonus, various benefits such as skill sharing are provided.’

It was definitely a striking composition.

But there was one problem.

‘A whopping 20,000 points.’

I have 700,000 points, but this amount is usually very expensive.

“Everyone, come here!”

“I don’t know what is happening, but it will be fine if we stay together”

“All these monsters, George!”

While I was browsing through the DLC store, people started to gather one by one.

I couldn’t hear their voices very well because I moved to a place far away from people.

“You bastards, die!”

“Where are the weapons, get some weapons! Ahhhh!”

Those who fought by stealing weapons the goblins were holding, and those who fell bleeding.

In the first main quest, the only monsters that appeared were goblins, so it was easy to respond.

Seeing the scene, Jisoo asked.

“Are we going to stay here?”

“No.”

Now it’s time to move slowly.

Most observers are watching that place where people are clustered together.

Or those fighting the goblins to get out.

“Then we’ll start moving again. Follow me.”

“Yes.”

Jisoo followed me silently without asking me this or that.

‘Is she not going to ask me anymore? She’s so calm……’

I prepared some words to explain to Jisoo what is happening right now, but it seems that that was no longer necessary.

I wonder if Jisoo is the one who is adapting faster to this situation than me.

‘But this is better than asking questions all the time.’

It’s not that I’m taking Jisoo with me without thinking.

Before clearing the first stage this time, I have a request for Jisoo.

‘First of all, let’s buy this.’

I bought one package and two items from the DLC store and closed the system window.

Then I held out the rusty sword in my hand to Jisoo, who was waiting for me to speak.

“Here.”

“Isn’t this the weapon Sehan-Oppa stole from the goblin? If you give this to me, then what about you?”

“I can just steal a sword again. You’re in more danger than me anyway.”

Jisoo was stunned at my casual words.

“Are you really Sehan-oppa? No, wait, He was strange in the place…….”

“I was strange in the first place?”

“Ah, no, it’s just that….”

I was a little curious as to what the hell she usually thought of me.

Jisoo added hastily before I could ask any more questions.

“Anyway, I understand. I will use it well.”

“It’s a rusty sword, so its durability won’t be so good. So just use it for self-defense and not for attacking.”

“Okay.”

As she held the weapon in her hand, Jisoo’s face hardened as if she was starting to get a little nervous.

“And take this too.”

“Yes? What else is there?”

I held out a green brooch to Jisoo.

Jisoo looked at it for a moment and then asked.

“Is it something like an item? Where did you find it?”

“I…..killed a goblin and got it. But how do you know about items?

“When it comes to games, there are things like items. I don’t play games often, but I do have some knowledge from Sehan-Oppa.”

Jisoo said so and spread out her chest.

It’s a pretty euphoric face.

‘Actually, it didn’t come from a goblin.’

This is a brooch I just bought at the DLC shop for 10,000 points.

I bought two, so it was 20,000 points.

It was a considerable expenditure, but considering the effect of the item, it was a cheap expenditure.

==
VIP Brooch:
Speeds up wound recovery. Increases the number of points acquired by 20%.
==

It was a pretty vague explanation.

But the effect was excellent.

‘The wound recovery alone is worth 20,000 points.’

Reality has become a game, but it’s over when you die.

The VIP brooch, which constantly heals wounds, was worth it.

As a bonus, the number of points acquired increases by 20% is also sweet.

‘If only I could get these items in my previous life.’

It was disappointing in many ways.

There was a point shop that normal players use, but compared to the DLC shop, they only sold insignificant items.

When you play online games, the items sold in the town’s equipment shop are all about store tickets.

“I’m done putting it on.”

“Okay, this way”

After I checked that Jisoo was wearing the VIP brooch, we moved to our destination.

We moved quietly to avoid the goblins wandering around.

‘It would be possible to kill all the goblins if I raise all my stats with points.’

I shook my head.

If I did that, even if I just shook off the Observer, it was clear that I would immediately be noticed again.

If a player of a game that has just started does such a thing, it will certainly raise suspicion and vigilance.

‘I have to clear this with a minimum investment of points.’

Just be careful in the beginning.

So I made up my mind and went on my way.

“There is a monster over there.”

Jisoo whispered in a low voice.

‘Distribute 10 points to Strength.’

Since it is still in its early stages, the amount of points required to purchase 1 point of stats is only 10 points.

It’s like a pack of chewing gum to me.

swish!

I picked up a stone that was on the floor and aimed it at the goblin’s cervical spine.

I am going to kill it instantly before he finds us.

Fallak!

“Kak!”

The goblin fell with a blunt sound that broke his bones.

“Wow.”

Jisoo muttered blankly, not knowing that I would throw a stone that would kill the goblin instantly.

“Sehan-Oppa, how do you throw stones like that? Were you David in your previous life?”

“If you practice, you can do it right away.”

“Really?”

I nodded.

It’s not wrong to say that if you repeat throwing something, you will develop throwing skills.

“But if you want to get out of college, it’s not this way, is it?”

“That’s right.”

“Then why are we going this way?”

“It’s not that difficult to get out, but when you do get out, everyone who remained will die.”

Jisoo tilted her head and seemed to ponder what I meant for a moment.

And then, she opened her mouth with a confused face that said,

“Sehan-Oppa is trying to help others?”

It’s like saying my behavior is unexpected.

But on the contrary, I was surprised by Jisoo.

When I ran away earlier, I looked at people with pity, but now that my thoughts are organized.

‘I knew that Jisoo had a wall with other people except me.’

Jisoo had quite a few friends and a sociable personality.

But I did not know that she was discriminating between those who should be saved and those who were not.

More than anything else, Jisoo was the person who sacrificed herself to save me in my previous life.

‘I hope she will keep being like this.’

I was curious to see how Jisoo divides people, but I decided to clear up Jisoo’s question briefly.

“That’s right. I’m not going to let people here die.”

“Why? Sehan-Oppa is not the type to help others.”

Well, I was.

I used to be like that

‘I only looked at what was profitable, and thought only of surviving whether everybody else dies or not.’

At that time, I didn’t think that my actions were bad or that I was wrong.

But now I’m sick of living like that.

In addition, if she thinks the actions I’m trying to do now are just volunteering, that’s not the case.

I quietly opened my mouth to Jisoo.

“Think carefully. This is a game.”

“And?”

“You were there when the main quest notification window popped up. The level of rewards will vary depending on the level of achievement for each player.”

“Ah, I remember.”

Jisoo does not easily forget anything she heard once, as long as her brain is in good condition.

Thanks to this, my explanation was very easy.

“Then how do you raise the achievement level?”

“That….”

Jisoo had a troubled face.

I responded lightly to such Jisoo.

“It’s simple. It’s about achieving achievements.”

“Achievements?”

“Yeah, to put it simply, there is a contribution for each quest. There is one end goal, but the reward depends on how you get there.”

“How you get there….”

“Yeah, to put it simply, what we’re doing now is helping others escape. what others didn’t do. And we do what they should have done. Then, as long as it’s a ‘game’, we will inevitably receive some form of reward.”

This is reality but at the same time not our reality.

The world thoroughly follows the rules of the game, as long as the gods are on top of the game board.

Jisoo didn’t seem to fully understand what I was saying, but she slowly nodded her head as if she understood to some extent.

“Okay. I understand.”

As a bonus, it’s my personal opinion, but I felt reassured that there were as many people alive as possible.

It’s because I realized in my previous life that living alone would only lead to loneliness.

“I’m still worried.”

I said in a light tone to Jisoo, who was in the depths of water.

“Don’t worry. It’s not that difficult.”

If it was the old me, it would have been unreasonable.

But not now.

‘It’s the 2nd round.’

There was nothing wrong with aiming for an all-clear.

We moved carefully to avoid the goblins.

Occasionally, we would fight when we meet, but we dealt with it as quietly as possible.

30 minutes after that.

We almost reach our destination.

“I think there are too many goblins here.”

Jisoo muttered in a tense tone.

Jisoo’s helpless muttering made me understand inwardly.

Because a huge number of goblins were gathered around.

“Kieek!”

“Keeek!”

The goblins shouted as they looked inside the university campus where humans were gathered.

‘Approximately the amount of the 2nd and 3rd waves.’

The hobgoblin’s orders weren’t given yet, so these guys were waiting quietly.

“You’re not going to fight them, are you?”

“…..I actually am thinking of fighting them.”

“…..”

“I’m kidding.”

“Don’t joke like that, it sounded like you were doing it for real.”

Jisoo trembled.

I smiled and continued speaking at the sight of Jisoo like that.

“But we have to get through those goblins. We need to go deeper, exactly.”

“But there is no other way there….”

“Right. So, we have to go through it.”

At my words, Jisoo’s face turned pale.

“Then we have to fight after all!”

“No, I’m the only one fighting.”

“…… How?”

I picked up a branch and drew a rough map.

“The fact that the goblins are so united means that there’s a guy who controls them. The guys who are released here are fighting people in the square right now.”

“Yeah, I guess.”

“Right? In particular, there is a big difference between goblins with and without a leader. It’s a swarm creature, so when the boss dies, it panics and runs rampant. Then it will be easy to deal with them.”

“How do you know it so well, Sehan-Oppa?”

At my words, Jisoo asked with a puzzled face.

I answered bluntly.

“That’s what RPGs are all about.”

“Really….?”

Jisoo tilted her head with a doubtful face but didn’t ask anymore.

“Anyway, the simple strategy is that I am going to kill the Goblin Captain deep down there.”

“But it seems unreasonable to go through those goblins.”

“Right, so I have a plan.”

I drew straight to the branches and moved the goblin horde.

“You’re luring those goblins and dragging them all away.”

“Jeez, me?”

“Don’t worry. I’ll give you the items I got earlier.”

“What kind of goblin comes out with so many items?”

“Maybe the goblin I caught was a treasure goblin.”

“A treasure goblin…..”

When I took out an item from my pocket and said, Jisoo turned with a doubtful face again.

In the first place, there was no way for me to get what could be called an ‘item’ in the current situation, but Jisoo had no choice but to trust me.