Galleria Forest in Seoul Forest.
"Wow… … ."
Ryu Won repeatedly expressed his admiration for the luxurious residential-commercial complex apartment building on the 45th floor.
"It looks really good in here."
"It's a lot better than my old house."
"I didn't know it when I saw it in the picture, but I'm really impressed."
Leaving behind his younger brother who couldn't keep his mouth shut, Ryu Min told the security guard that he was moving in.
"What about luggage? "Didn't you bring it?"
"yes. "I left everything and came."
After checking my ID, I went inside.
A security employee working separately inside checked my identity once more in front of the elevator.
At that sight, admiration came out of Ryu Won's mouth.
It can be thought of as tight security.
"and… … "Do you have separate security staff?"
"Security is better here than other places."
Eventually, I arrived at the 43rd floor and entered the house I was moving into.
"Wow... … ."
Ryu Won could not keep his mouth shut the entire time he entered the house.
"Tongue, bro. "How much pyeong is this place?"
"100 pyeong."
"omg… … ."
Moving from a 10-pyeong multi-family house to a 100-pyeong luxury apartment.
Ryu Won wondered if he was dreaming.
"Brother, but is it okay for us to just come here in person?"
"It's okay, then."
Although they said they were moving, the brothers moved in without any special baggage.
"It may look a little empty, but all the necessary home appliances are built-in. You can go down and buy daily necessities, and I ordered all the furniture in advance, so it will arrive today. "In the meantime, take a look around the house."
"huh!"
Ryu Won walked around and looked at the house.
"omg… … "How many rooms are there?"
"Four. "There are also four bathrooms."
"omg! "There really is a bathroom in every room."
Ryu Won, who was constantly surprised, looked out the window.
The nearby Seoul Forest was visible at a glance, and even the Han River came into view.
Perhaps because it was on the 43rd floor, close to the top, the view was definitely good.
"brother… … "Isn't it too big for the two of us to live in?"
"I have a lot of money, but I have to live in a house like this."
"How much did you pay for the contract?"
"Deposit of 500 million won and monthly rent of 22 million won."
At that moment, Ryu Won's eyes got so big that they seemed to pop out.
"What, what? The monthly rent is over 2,000... … ?"
"If you include management fees and utility bills, it will cost an additional 2 million won."
If your living expenses are up to 1 million won, doesn't that mean that 25 million won is almost a fixed amount every month?
Ryu Won, who had been buying a 5,000 won convenience store lunch box, couldn't help but exclaim in exasperation.
"Isn't it too expensive? "Wouldn't it be better to live in a cheaper house?"
"no. This amount of spending is necessary. "Because the security is so excellent."
On the 1st of every month, players become lethargic.
The time when players are most vulnerable is when they are asleep.
'No matter how much you fly and crawl in the other world, if you die in reality, that's the end.'
There is no guarantee that accidents such as fire, earthquake, or natural disaster will not occur while you sleep.
Therefore, players must prepare to cross over to the other world in the safest place when the time comes.
This was the reason why Ryumin moved to an expensive apartment.
'If we go later, players will start targeting each other.'
Of course, since they go to bed at the same time and wake up at the same time, players can't target each other directly... … .
'It is possible to ask an ordinary person to commit murder.'
It happened in the previous episode as well.
A player hires an assassin to eliminate a competitor.
This is why you have to hide your nickname no matter what.
"how is it? "Do you think it's a nice house?"
"You call that a horse? "It's so good!"
Ryu Won screamed in excitement.
The corners of Ryumin's mouth naturally rose at the sight.
"I'm glad you like it."
Through my dreams, I got lucky and made a fortune and bought an expensive house.
You may know that, but your younger brother won't know.
The fact that the wealth you have now is not wealth obtained without any cost.
The fact that he has already paid the price of 99 deaths and is preparing for the final game.
Did he read the bitter look in Ryumin's eyes behind his smile?
Ryu Won, who was happy, wiped the smile off his face.
"It shouldn't be like this… … "I'm sorry, bro."
"what?"
"Next month, my brother will be taken to another world again and have to fight. But still, I just like it... … Sorry. "I was too short-thinking."
"are you okay."
I understand that you are immature.
Because my younger brother was still only a middle school student.
Rather, Ryu Min grew up too early for his age.
'No, it's not that I grew up early, it's that I grew up as I got older.'
Ryumin only appeared to be 20 years old, but in reality, he was over 110 years old.
When my younger brother looked so depressed, Ryumin tapped his back.
"Why are you so worried about death? Are you afraid I won't be able to come back in the next round?"
"… … just in case."
Ryumin chuckled.
Eliminated in the second round?
As the only person who made it to the 20th round, this was something that couldn't help but make me laugh.
"Don't worry about anything, let's go down and look around the shopping mall and have a meal. "I heard there's a delicious Korean restaurant on the second floor of this shopping mall."
"Yes."
To ease my brother's mood, I went around the shopping complex in the complex.
Woo-woo-woo-woo-
Meanwhile, a call came from Hwang Yong-min, but I easily blocked it.
'I'm sure you knew I moved by now.'
I knew in advance from past experience that they would come to take revenge on me.
It also means that we will never encounter each other in reality in the future.
'I don't know if it's from another world.'
Ryumin smiled and put his cell phone in his pants.
* * *
Ryu Won, who was walking around the shopping mall, was not in a good mood.
'I was so caught up in the lottery that I forgot. When my brother turns up next month, he will be taken away... … .'
It wasn't something to be surprised about that my older brother became a player.
It wasn't something to be happy about just moving to a nice house.
Survivors are taken to the other world every month and tested.
Next month, and the month after that.
A life with a limited time limit where you never know when you will die.
I just didn't know because my brother acted so casually that it was like the calm before the storm.
'I won't show it, but I'm very worried and it's going to be difficult. I don't know, but it must feel like I'm standing on the edge of a cliff.'
In reality, Ryu Min didn't have any worries, but Ryu Won reprimanded himself once again.
'You idiot! I can't believe you're laughing so hard that I'm happy to move in even though my brother is in danger!'
What can I do to help my brother?
Ryu Won, who was in trouble while reflecting on his actions, remembered one thing.
'Let's help with the housework. 'This is all I can do right now.'
Ryu Won decided to take care of the household so that his brother could rest comfortably during the remaining time.
"Brother, if you have laundry, give it all here. "I'll wash it all!"
"Brother, it might be noisy while cleaning, so stay in your room and rest!"
"Hyung, I'm thinking of going out to do some grocery shopping. Just a little bit for living expenses…" … ."
"Wonah."
Ryumin, who couldn't see it, smiled and said.
"Thank you for helping me around the house, but there's no need to put in that much effort. "Because I can eat out, I don't have to wash the dishes, and doing laundry and cleaning once a week is enough."
"But I also need to do something to help… … ."
"There's no need to do that? It's enough to carry on as usual. "Still, you'll need living expenses, so I'll give you the card."
Ryumin took out a card from his wallet.
"There's 50 million won inside. There will be no shortage of living expenses. But don't just write it down."
"omg. And thank you. brother."
It was the younger brother who received the card, but Ryu Min knew.
I'm not the type of person to spend money when it's useless.
I wasn't worried because I knew it was a lot of money and I would use it sparingly.
'I guess they'll just keep doing housework.'
Even if it is not necessary, the younger brother is the one who takes care of the household until the end.
It was the same during the 99th episode, so it will be the same this time as well.
'Thanks to you, it was comfortable because I didn't have to worry about the house.'
Ryu Min, relieved of his worries, looked into his coin account.
The coin that was worth 14 billion rose to 16 billion in a few days.
He made a profit of 2 billion by sitting still.
'I should buy a lottery ticket this weekend.'
As before, the 100 games will be numbered the same way.
And without a doubt, you will win first place and earn close to 15 billion won.
The world may be surprised, but since I need to make money right away, I don't care about the reputation of those around me.
'I'm focusing on saving money this month.'
A deep smile appeared on Ryumin's lips.
* * *
The day after I moved.
Ryumin looked at his younger brother who woke up early in the morning and looked puzzled.
Because he was wearing street clothes.
"Where?"
"Ah, I ordered rice cake so I'm going to pick it up."
"rice cake?"
Ryumin frowned at his younger brother's pattern, which was different from before.
'I've never had anything like this before?'
Repeating regression does not always result in the same situation.
Sometimes I feel good, and sometimes I feel depressed.
Depending on my emotions at the time, my behavior would change slightly.
'Of course, the main stem is the same. Even if the side branches are different.'
This was the case when Ryu Won felt sorry for himself.
That part always appeared every time the episode was repeated.
Ryu Won wanted to provide strength to himself as he participated in each round.
Therefore, I often saw them cleaning in the morning or buying simple snacks.
'But is this your first time buying rice cake?'
It seems that a change of heart has created a new side branch.
"What's with the rice cake?"
"I moved, but shouldn't I still give rice cakes to my neighbors? That way, people around us will look at us favorably... … ."
"ah."
Ryumin quickly understood his younger brother's meaning.
'I guess I'm planning to at least improve the image of those around me.'
If you hand out rice cakes, at least you won't be called rude.
He probably came to this conclusion after constantly thinking about what he should do.
'There's no harm in raising your reputation.'
What is certain is that it is something you cannot care about.
Because, unlike his younger brother, Ryu Min did not care about what people thought about him.
"Give bread to your neighbors... … "That's a good idea."
"yes? Since we're neighbors, we'll probably see each other often in the elevator. If you talk about what you ate then, the awkwardness will disappear and… … ."
Was it because he was happy to be recognized by his older brother?
Ryu Won speaks excitedly.
Ryumin was looking at this with satisfaction.
"I'll take the rice cake and pass it around, so you stay at home."
"no. "If you want to say hello to your neighbors, it's better to do it together."
'Can I leave this kind of work to my younger brother?'
I didn't really have anything else to do, but it worked out well.
"Let's go find rice cake."
* * *
After finding the rice cake, the brothers stopped by every house.
I decided to visit all the houses below, next door, and above, but even if I tried, it only lasted a few households.
Turrrrr-
When I ring the doorbell, a sound is heard from the intercom.
-who are you?
"hello. "It's my new neighbor who moved in yesterday."
After a while, the door opened and a woman in her 50s dressed in a cute outfit appeared.
Ryu Won bowed his head politely.
"hello. I am a new person who moved into room 4302. "I hope our neighbors get along well from now on."
"Ah, nice to meet you. "Do you think they are brothers because they look alike?"
"yes. Next to me is my older brother."
"hello."
As Ryumin bowed his head, the lady also bowed her head.
"nice to meet you."
I felt a sense of elegance, perhaps because he was rich.
Ryu Won quickly handed out the steamed rice cake on the plate.
"Try some rice cake here. "I got it this morning, so it's delicious hot."
"Wow, even things like this… … thank you. "I will eat well."
A smile bloomed on the woman's face.
The brothers, who had accomplished one thing, turned around with proud faces.
It certainly left a good impression on the neighbors.
"Brother, let's go next door like this."
"okay."
I went to the house next door with my younger brother and rang the doorbell.
There were some houses that did not respond, but most of them were at home because it was morning time.
"It's my neighbor's house. "Try some rice cake here."
All the neighbors said they were grateful and received the bread.
Since the recipient was happy, the giver was also happy.
The brothers headed upstairs for the last time.
"This is the penthouse. "We share the 44th and 45th floors."
"and… … So only the very rich will live there?"
"Well, I don't know the details, but I heard that corporate tycoons and celebrities live here."
Ryu Won rang the doorbell while listening to his brother.
However, there was no response and it seemed like an empty house.
"Did you go out?"
Ryu Won tilted his head and pressed the button again.
I waited, but there was still silence.
"I guess there isn't one. "Let's go, bro."
Just when I was about to give up and turn away.
"uh?"
Ryu Won couldn't help but be surprised.
A woman who looked like an angel was looking at me with rabbit-like eyes.
Next to me, a sturdy man in a suit was frowning.
"who are you? Are you a fan by any chance?"
"yes? Well, we are the ones who moved in downstairs... … ?"
"Downstairs?"
The man who saw the rice cake guessed the situation and frowned.
"What else can I say?"
"Try some rice cake here…" … ."
"It's done. This person doesn't eat that kind of food. "Let's go in."
When the man opened the door, the woman glanced and went inside.
When the front door closed, Ryumin was dumbfounded.
"I don't know what he's doing, but he's very rude."
Ryumin, who was muttering, looked to the side.
My younger brother looked dazed, probably shocked.
"I can't believe someone like that lives in the penthouse. Kindergarten. "Don't pay attention to what that guy says."
"huh? I'm okay. Did you just see that? Amazing, Great… … ."
"what?"
"What? You saw it too. Seo A-rin."
"Seo A-rin?"
Ryumin said with an indifferent face.
"Who is that?"