"Why don't you kill me? Simple. "Because there is nothing to gain by killing them."
"Benefits?"
Ahn Sang-cheol was disappointed, perhaps because it was not the answer he expected.
"Still, it leaves regrets… … ."
"Return?"
Ryu Min looked at Hwang Yongmin's group.
Everyone avoids eye contact.
The one goal of instilling fear was clearly achieved.
"Can people like that become Huhuan? "I don't know."
"hmm… … ."
"And there's nothing good about reducing the population, right? "The number of achievers will decrease accordingly."
"ah… … !"
In this game, you can only buy half of the survivors each round.
As the number of survivors decreases, the number of achievers also decreases.
'It's just as Black Scythe said. There is nothing good about reducing the population. If the overall population decreases, TO will also decrease.'
A strange look appeared in Ahn Sang-cheol's eyes.
'I can't believe you see through such small details. 'The understanding of the game is extraordinary.'
Not only does he have skill, guts, and cool-headedness, but he also has a good head.
Although he did not show it, Ahn Sang-cheol burst out in admiration.
"I understand what Black Scythe means. Then we won't care about such trash."
The group heaved a sigh of relief when they heard that they would save him without killing him.
I felt like I had been put on death row and then came down.
"I'm done with my work, so I'll just leave." "I'm a busy body."
As Ryu Min tried to turn his back, Ahn Sang-cheol hurriedly called him over.
"Wait a minute, Black Scythe! If you call the account number, I can give you a real-life example... … ."
"Not required."
Ryumin coolly refused and went straight into the forest and disappeared.
Ahn Sang-cheol, who had no idea that he would refuse, had a blank expression.
'You help me and you don't ask for anything in return... … .'
Ahn Sang-cheol was greatly impressed by his lack of greed.
'When I get back, I'll have to report it to the CEO right away.'
When I turned my head, the guys who had surprised me were groaning.
Part of me wanted to kill him, but as Black Scythe said, there was no benefit, so I held back.
I also noticed Seo A-rin next to me.
"Let's go. Mr. Arin."
"yes… … ."
Ahn Sang-cheol, who spat once at Hwang Yong-min's group, left the scene with Seo A-rin.
* * *
While some players level up by hunting in the forest.
A heated discussion was going on in the vacant lot.
No, it was more like a market floor where customers were solicited rather than a discussion.
"Please vote for me. "I am confident that I will do really well if I am selected as the district representative!"
"no. I am confident that I can do better than that anchovy person! Please vote for me."
"what? anchovy? Such a bastard... … ."
"What did you just say? pup? "I think I'm going to rip off the head of the anchovy."
"There you two! Don't fight! "Is it okay for us to fight when our combined efforts are not enough?"
"that's right. A person who gets excited that easily doesn't deserve to be a representative. I would rather be the representative. Please support me!"
"There's no need for it, my father is a member of the National Assembly! "Wouldn't it be better for someone like me to be the representative?"
"Damn, your father is a member of the National Assembly? Prove it, you bastard!"
There were shouts and swear words here and there.
Perhaps because the appearance was changed through customization, many people spoke without filtering.
At that time, a young man with a sturdy face clapped his hands to calm the people down.
He was a young man with the nickname [Young People of the Grassroots].
"everyone! Instead of wasting time like this, we need to quickly decide on a representative! "There are only two hours left!"
Perhaps because the voice was loud and booming, people's attention was focused on the young man.
"So how are you going to decide on a representative?"
"Do you have any good ideas?"
As people listened, the young man laughed to himself.
'It works too. [Persuasion Rune] is working!'
The first time he drew a rune of persuasion from a random rune piece, the young man was disappointed.
Because it was a useless rune that didn't work on monsters.
'It was written that if conversation doesn't work, persuasion doesn't work, right?'
But not for people.
No matter what he said, people listened and acknowledged him.
The rune of persuasion was such a rune.
'But it's not a very deceptive rune.'
The explanation only says that it increases the probability that persuasion will work.
His words didn't always make sense.
'But where is this? You easily passed the first round thanks to the Rune of Persuasion, right?'
In the first round, I was able to easily kill 100 goblins by using people as shields.
If it weren't for the Rune of Persuasion, I wouldn't have been able to pass this safely.
'The downside is that it doesn't work against high-level opponents... … .'
Fortunately, everyone who passed was level 5.
It means that everyone's persuasion worked except for the person who went into the forest.
'If I use it well, I can become a district representative. 'Hehe.'
I was laughing on the inside, but people were scolding me.
"Young grassroots youth! Speak quickly! "Do you have any good ideas?"
"There is."
"What!"
"Why don't we decide on a candidate first? "We choose about five candidates and vote only among them."
"hmm. "Isn't that a bad idea?"
"Well, nothing will happen if we just ask each other to elect each other like Dottegi Market."
People nodded and agreed with the young man's opinion.
But there were also opposing opinions.
He was a person to whom persuasion did not work.
"Who will decide that candidate and by what criteria?"
"that's right. "If you don't get nominated, you don't have a chance, right?"
"Why don't we draw lots fairly?"
Despite the opposition of some people, the young man did not lose his smile.
'If persuasion doesn't work just once, just keep persuading.'
As long as the level is the same, the Persuasion rune will work.
In the end, things will go as you wish.
just as expected.
"How are you going to draw lots in this place where there is no paper or pen, and how are you going to control 5,000 people?"
"Uhm… … ."
"That's what I heard."
When the young man persuaded him again, those who opposed him fell silent and agreed.
'It's so easy to agitate the pigs and pigs, isn't it? Tsk tsk.'
The young man smiled and continued speaking.
"Then shall we choose five candidates? If you have someone to recommend, please raise your hand and speak one by one. However, you are excluded. If that were the case, everyone would want to become a candidate."
"ah… … ."
"That too."
"Tch, I was going to nominate myself... … ."
People nodded and agreed to what I said, but that was it.
There was no one recommending a candidate.
When I was told I had to point out someone else, no one came to mind.
'I can't give up the representative position to just anyone.'
'Then who do you recommend?'
'I don't want to see someone other than me become the representative... … .'
'Is there any meaning if it's not me?'
There was silence for a while in the place where 5,000 people gathered.
Since we had never met each other, there was no one to point to.
I didn't even want to recommend it to others.
'As expected, it's quiet. Actually, I don't think I would recommend it to anyone. Hehe.'
The grassroots youth was happy that the situation was going as expected.
'If this continues, the candidates will have no choice but to be narrowed down to those who stand out.'
Since there is no suitable candidate, there is a high probability that the one who is currently attracting the most attention will be mentioned.
As expected, let's wait a bit.
"I recommend the grassroots youth as a candidate!"
Thankfully, someone raised their hand and recommended themselves.
'bingo! Tsk tsk.'
The grassroots youth asked, trying hard to hold back the laughter that was about to escape.
"You recommended me…" … I didn't even think about it? "Can I hear the reason?"
"I think it would be better for someone with leadership and fairness to be the CEO."
"uh… … ? "I said that?"
"yes. That's how I see it. "You're still in control of the situation, right?"
'Hehe, one more tiger.'
The young man laughed, but it was only a laugh in response to a compliment.
No one knew that he was laughing inside.
"I can't believe you think so highly of me… … thank you. It's a little burdensome, but since you gave it your best consideration, I'll nominate you. "Is there anyone who can recommend another candidate?"
"I recommend the black scythe."
The young man did not lose his smile even when other candidates appeared.
This was also expected.
'The person ranked first in the last round cannot be left out as a candidate.'
It was expected that the Black Scythe would be mentioned because it attracted so much attention in the beginning and the ranking results were overwhelming.
Moreover, wasn't he the one who received the angel's attention?
'At least you will be nominated for the top 3 in the district where your nickname has been revealed.'
As expected, someone raised their hand to recommend second and third place.
'From 2nd place [Life is a Documentary] to 3rd place [Black Flame Dragon in the Right Hand].'
Although they have less recognition than the Black Scythe, they are definitely top-tier talents.
It would be even stranger if it wasn't mentioned.
"This brings the number of candidates to four. What about the one seat left? "Is there anyone?"
When there was silence, the grassroots young man smiled and quickly proceeded.
The fewer candidates the better.
"great. So, let's say the candidates have been narrowed down to four… … Before voting, shall we come forward and speak one by one? It's okay to make promises or make resolutions. "Then, me first."
The grassroots youth cleared his throat and looked around the crowd.
Thousands of eyes were on me.
'Persuading the bigots here is a piece of cake.'
If I could speak in front of people, I was confident that I would win the competition with Black Scythe.
"Hmm, I'm really nervous about speaking in front of so many people. However, I would like to say something in consideration of the sincerity of the person who selected me as a candidate. If I become a district representative, I am confident that I will not disappoint... … ."
"지랄하고 있네, 이 개새끼가."
Hearing the remark pouring cold water on him, the young man turned his head and looked in the direction from which the voice was heard.
'who is this?'
A man with a grim look walked out from among the crowd.
Life was nicknamed Documentary.
'That guy is ranked 2nd in the area, right?'
The rugged gait that seemed to have become habitual to him and the way he spat like a bully made me frown.
"Oh, X8. "It's so shitty that I can't watch it."
"What is it? you."
"Hey, young grasshopper. "Is the world all right?"
"What do you mean by suddenly breaking in?"
"Doesn't the world seem so funny because you just say a few words and people just ignore it? huh?"
Although he didn't show it, the young man from the grassroots was quite surprised.
If you listen to the other person's words, it is a nuance that you know your own abilities.
'What, what? How did you know? No, is it just a coincidence?'
While I was confused, the man showed his displeasure by shaking his head back and forth.
"Who are you to decide on a district representative? You instigator. Do you know that everyone will fall for your fucking tongue? "You fucking bastard?"
"You are saying too much at first glance! It is said that words are the face and character of a person. Is it really necessary to use such harsh words?"
Although he spoke with a serious expression, the young civilian was smiling inside.
'I'll apologize anyway.'
The power of persuasion is that strong.
But it didn't seem to be as bad for the other person.
"Fuck, Balom is trying to teach me like an old man? "Do you want to lose?"
"Uh, uh… … ."
"What is it? "You disgusting bastard."
"W-don't you say that harshly?"
"What's so bad? "This is a noble thing to say to a bastard like you."
The grassroots youth could not help but be embarrassed.
'Doesn't my persuasion work?'
I tried again, but the other person still cursed.
It seems like he has no intention of apologizing.
'What happened? no way?'
At the moment of panic, life is a documentary that speaks to people.
"Hey you bastards! I'm a candidate and everyone votes for me! Otherwise, everything will fall apart. Do you understand?"
The young man from the grassroots group laughed at that reckless remark.
"Wow, this person is so stupid, isn't he? Do you think people will listen if you say that? "I'm so dumbfounded."
Unless you have a persuasion rune like yourself, there is no way the coercive method will work.
But think about that for a moment.
"Baby, are you smiling?"
The man frowning instantly took out a dagger and stabbed the young man in the stomach.
"Oops!"
"Did I tell you? "If you fuss, you'll get kicked out."
Sigh- Sigh-!
A man who had stabbed a fallen civilian youth stood up with a bloody face.
Startle-
People froze for an instant at the gruesome murder scene.
"If you don't vote for me, you'll end up like this bastard."