It's a network of middlemen… … Well, there was something like that.
Hackers who are active not only in Paju but also across the country hack networks in various places and leak information here and there.
There are many hackers who work as freelancers, and there are even hacker guilds. Was the name of the organization Neuro Kids?
When I didn't say anything, Tudor continued to say that he was in a good mood.
"Nowadays, not only the brokers' network, but also many communities have their own stories floating around, both bright and dark. Origin unknown, identity unknown, abilities unknown, who is he? "If you pull just a little harder, you'll become the most famous rookie among the problem solvers who debuted this year, right?"
Although it was handled without much fuss, it seems to have become louder than expected.
Fortunately, I think I completely liked Tudor, and if he became so known, it would be a great help in finding clues to escape this [Cthulhu World] in the future.
"If anything, it would be advantageous for someone who is famous to be nominated, right? "I'm not comfortable doing that, so could you help me?"
"Oh, okay. "I was already ignoring other brokers stabbing me in the side, but if your taste is flashy, I will give you as much as I can~"
Tudor said, rubbing his hands together in a theatrical manner. Tudor also likes making noise like this, so he'll take care of it.
When I entered the office where I had previously been commissioned, Tudor sat me down and started fiddling with the safe behind the desk.
"I didn't expect you to come back so quickly. "I really like it honey."
"I have to do it quickly so I can get the money quickly."
Tudor nodded and took out some cash.
"Now, after deducting the 10% commission, the remaining amount is 27 million won. "If you want, you can give it in a different way than cash."
Although there is a fee, you can exchange it for another product or service, or you can launder it and receive it in a borrowed-name account.
In general, these are things any broker can do, but Tudor provides the widest and most diverse range of services.
"Please prepare an ID card and an account in the name of that ID card. And the balance... … Now I take 5 million. "If you have any extra money, it would be nice if you put it all in that account."
"Hmm, what level is your status?"
"Just name it Kim Shin-hwa, and use the cleanest name you can afford."
"good. "I will make you an ID card that is clean enough to take the civil service exam."
I'd like to ask for a safe house, but it's impossible with the money I have right now.
I guess I'll have to move from motel to motel for a while.
Among the bundles of money piled up, he picked up only one bundle worth 5 million won and stood up.
"Then come visit again."
"I'll have my ID card and bankbook ready by next month. But don't come too late. "Because I think you'll miss me."
I left the cafe after the tutor's sly words.
The chilly night air passes by my body. The sky I unconsciously looked up at... … It was very unfamiliar.
The constellations were placed in a completely different location than I remembered, shining with a strange and magical light.
An inexplicable feeling of discomfort rises in my chest.
'This is not the world I live in.'
No matter how many cases I solve in this world, only destruction awaits me.
Earn money, increase your abilities and level... … After building up your reputation little by little, you must confirm the truth of this world.
And escape this terrible and dangerous world.
You must not stay here forever. You have to escape somehow.
If time passes, the [ending] will come in some way.
There are over hundreds of endings I can reach, but any [ending] has a happy ending... … There is no such thing.
Rather, only terrible destruction, terrible despair, incredible downfall, and evil and blasphemous curse await.
There is an end to this world.
That day, the day the world's circulation stops.
The day when the mouth of the bottomless pit opens.
As I think about what will happen in [Ending], my vision gradually becomes blurry.
[□□□□ □□□□ □□□□□]
The front is blurry. Did a message window pop up? What does it say?
But does it matter what the text is written on?
The time of destruction will soon arrive.
The day when the ninety-nine kings wandering the other world come down to this earth, the day when that innocent, great, and at the same time more evil than any other being awakens from an eternity of sleep, the day when the beings living beyond the abyss become a group of gluttonous locusts. The day when sheep devour everything on earth, the day when everything humanity has built is destroyed in the name of hunger, the day when all land falls beneath that dirty firmament, the day when everything in the universe reigns happily under the blessings of malice and madness. The day will come.
That day will definitely come. That day will definitely come. That day will definitely come. That day will definitely come. That day will definitely come. That day will definitely come. That day will definitely come. That day will definitely come. That day will definitely come. That day will definitely come. That day will definitely come. That day will definitely come. That day will definitely come. That day will definitely come. That day will definitely come. That day will definitely come. That day will definitely come.
Pajijijik-.
[System: The exclusive attribute 'Abyss Madness' is activated. Nullifies the effect of confusion.]
I thought too long. I feel like my head is going to explode.
In the process of thinking about what could happen in the ending, I unconsciously remembered the true images of beings that I should not have remembered. Terrible beings that can destroy the human spirit just by recalling their images.
I have already defied the will of the [Black Goat that breeds madness] and attracted the attention of the [Living Flame].
The further you go in the story, the more likely you are to encounter them.
Anyway, you shouldn't continue to be in this crazy world. You must escape at any cost.
'but… … It's impossible to do right... … .'
I need to get some rest right now.
Although he was pretending to be fine in front of Tudor, his physical condition was now at its limit.
After gathering myself a bit, I look for an artifact that will increase my health as planned.
* * *
Even on my second night in the world of [Cthulhu World], I had a terrible nightmare.
I clearly recognize that it is a dream, but I cannot wake up of my own will.
Because the madness in my unconscious is conveying the will of beings beyond... … .
- The place I fell into is an empty space where nothing exists.
- It is an empty, meaningless place without light, sound, smell, touch, or taste.
- There is only me, my soul, my body, my mind, my sins, my abilities, my memories, and my past - a truly huge, huge, huge being. It really is a huge, huge, huge star that shines brilliantly with beautiful shining threads.
- It is the huge gaping maw of a hungry beast,
- Red-red eyes that burn with fierce energy,
- It is a brilliant anger that burns to purify everything that exists in the world.
- We must be firewood for Him. We must lead the way and become a burning beacon for His great work. We must be the first spark to set the world on fire. We must burn. We must burn, burn, and burn ourselves to become sacrifices for Him. We must become sacrifices. We must become sacrifices.
Pajijijik-.
[System: The exclusive attribute 'Abyss Madness' is activated. Nullifies the effect of nightmare.]
"You're talking like a dog… … ."
I still feel like my head is buzzing. It almost makes me feel nauseous.
[Living Flame].
He is the demon god of fire, the exploding supernova itself, a being with godhood, and the one who presides over the most direct violence.
It seems that he became interested in me because I borrowed his power and used magic last night.
According to the original plan, the 'Rlie's Nightmare' event sent by Cthulhu should have occurred, but it seems that he pushed aside that and poured his will directly into my head.
There have been similar events in games, but this is the first time anything like this has happened.
Under no circumstances, something like this would never happen... … . He must have exercised his power through the [Ring of Corrupted Flame], which contains his power.
'I guess I should take off my ring when I sleep... … .'
It's so weird~ It's not some kind of spam email and the truth is of varying quality.
However, this is not a situation to laugh about. If it weren't for the [Insanity of the Abyss] trait, I would have gone completely crazy just from the nightmare I had just had and would have become one of the fanatics who served him or become a ruined person.
There is no guarantee that [Madness of the Abyss] will protect me forever, and I don't know what will happen if the number of monsters that show interest in me like this increases.
I have to somehow escape from this world.
'In order to do that, I need to get stronger quickly anyway.'
"Off… … ."
Still, my abilities have improved so much that I can somehow get out of bed.
I roughly brushed away my messy hair and looked at my face… … She tried to touch it, but her mask touched her hand.
"Ah, this also sucks. I need to get rid of my obsession with masks... … ."
After taking a deep breath and calming my mind for a moment, I slowly took off the mask and washed my face.
Of course, he is holding a mask in one hand. If you drop it from your arms, it may immediately go into confusion, so be careful.
After testing it a few times, it turned out that confusion did not occur immediately and only briefly.
Additionally, if you cover your face with your hand or a towel, you can endure it a little longer.
This means that you can at least wash your face or eat a meal.
Instead of a mask, wear a towel over your face and stretch for a moment.
Ugh, duh… … .
It is definitely rewarding to increase your health and strength abilities. It wasn't completely better, but I was able to gain quite a bit of energy.
I threw away the mask that was dented by the heat of yesterday's magic and took out a new mask.
I'm glad I bought several when I bought it.
Still, yesterday it was a plain white mask, but this is a humorous looking skull mask. The material is cheap plastic, just like yesterday.
The packaging says [Creepy Skull Mask].
"Ugh… … really… … ."
I can't keep using something like this forever, so I'd better get something decent sooner rather than later.
Whether it's creepy or something else, putting on a mask makes me feel at ease.
Uncomfortable feelings, irritation, anxiety, frustration, and dizziness disappear, and you feel at ease.
For a brief moment, I felt the pleasure of smoking a cigarette.
'Ugh… … 'If this continues, people will really go crazy.'
Outside, the sun is already high in the sky. I'm not going anywhere today.
Since I worked too hard yesterday, I'm thinking of taking a break and cleaning up my surroundings.
First, I take out the items I had carelessly stuffed in my backpack one by one.
[Essence of Fire (Class A Catalyst): A crystal of pure red element.
It can be used to imbue objects with the power of fire or use powerful flame magic.]
[Red Dragon Orb (Class A Amulet): A bead made by collecting the breath of a fire dragon.
Protection of Fire: Automatically casts the 'Flame Barrier' spell.
Remaining usage: 5 times]
I don't know what the essence of fire can be used for, but the red dragon orb is useful.
I just checked the magic contained in the orb, and it was more efficient for me to use the protective circle spell rather than use the magic of the orb.
'Besides, what Class A artifact has a limit on the number of times it can be used?'
Of course, it is a valuable item that cannot be used by people who cannot use magic.
'It would be better to sell this.'
Items that provide survival skills are expensive. This is only a short period of survival, but even if you sell it, you can get 34,000.
He placed the essence of fire and red dragon orb on the table and took out the next item.