Chapter 24

Chapter 24

[Episode 05] Proof (4)

Beijing.

A room without windows.

The man in charge of the briefing opened his mouth.

“The six sent as the first wave were all arrested.” “······.”

“Four are civilians who entered with tourist visas, and the remaining two are Koreans bribed with money. The moment of attempting contact, they were caught as if waiting.”

The defense is too solid.

Sometimes that also becomes proof that they are hiding that precious an item.

“Certainly there is something.”

This is not the Korean government’s method.

They were guys who do their best not to irritate China’s nerves while watching the mood as much as possible.

Because that way they don’t lose the market called China.

The fate of a country that lives on exports.

But this time they revealed their fangs.

Excessive response to tourists was an issue that could sufficiently expand to a diplomatic problem.

Nevertheless, to think they would come out this boldly.

“I will attempt persuasion. Circumstantially it seems deep ties with the family, so if taking them as hostages, we will be able to control sufficiently.” “No.” “...Then?” “Even a rabbit bites a person if urgent?”

However, a rabbit that bites a person is prepared as is and goes up on the dining table.

The price of daring to bite the owner is paid with life.

“Kill him. Even without one Unique-grade Awakened, it is fine.” “Yes, I will implement immediately.”

From China’s position, there was nothing to regret.

Originally they didn’t care much about Salvation Points or such.

Anyway, important figures are all receiving the protection of the [Single-Person Survival Right].

If only maintaining an appropriate line, there is no reason to earn Salvation Points as much as the population of the citizens.

On the other hand, if killing Korea’s new talent, what can be obtained is not one or two.

First, Korea collapses.

In the process, talents flow into China, and moreover.

‘If doing well, that guy’s successor might appear on this land.’

100,000 in 2 weeks right after Awakening.

There would be some exaggeration mixed, but looking at Korea’s reaction, it seemed there was that much value.

Kill the guy, and wait for the successor to appear on this land.

Thinking of China’s population, the possibility was sufficient.

‘Have to clean up the low-grade Explorers a bit.’

If the number of newly Awakening increases, the probability will rise more.

There is nothing to lose in all aspects.

Above all.

“They will come to realize to the bone what the price of revealing fangs is.”

Of course, by the time the rabbit regrets, it is already late.

Because by then the entire country would already be collapsing.

***

China moved.

Hearing it, it was not yet a full-scale movement.

That the one who was almost assigned as the designated driver just now was a person intentionally placed by the Chinese side.

Currently it was said they were taken and under interrogation.

‘To think they would move in just one day.’

The moment of informing the Management Bureau of my existence, I expected to some extent that foreign countries would also come to know.

But I didn’t think that in just one day a person would come to the side of our family.

The power of the nation was newly felt.

Shim Kang said.

“They will aim for the family.”

Although I heard that security personnel would be increased, it was still uneasy.

So I decided to directly request Shim Kang.

The jet-black crossbow enshrined inside the closet.

[Black Beauty Crossbow]

Took that out, opened the window, and handed it to Shim Kang.

“This is...?” “I said then, right? To obtain a [Unique] grade weapon, I would offer ‘everything’.”

Shim Kang’s two eyes widened.

She must be confirming the options of the [Black Beauty Crossbow].

“Please concentrate all personnel on protecting the parents. Including you as well. Just that one is enough.”

Whether discovered or not.

Rather than such things, protecting my family right now is much more important.

“And if the parents are kidnapped, I will go to China.”

There was no such thing as consideration.

Because to me, family was more precious than Korea, than this world.

“...I will do my best.” “Thank you.”

While trying to close the window, Shim Kang took out one smartphone from her bosom.

“It is a terminal with security processing. From now on, I will contact here. And the clear information I mentioned in the morning can also be accessed using that phone.”

Like that, sending Shim Kang away and coming out to the living room.

In the living room, the parents were watching TV and simply drinking alcohol.

Mom beer, Dad soju.

The side dish was ramen.

Then Mom saw me and became a worried expression and asked.

“Jaehyun, is something the matter?” “That... I forgot the gift.” “Gift?”

I approached them and first showed the phone screen.

“What is this?” “It is an Explorer-exclusive account. In my name.”

“Aha~ Let’s see how well our son is earning······ Eh?”

Mom’s expression as if her soul left.

Dad next to her taking interest and sticking his head out.

“What what. Dad also show... Eh?”

The two people frozen as is.

“One ten hundred thousand ten million, hundred thousand, million, ten million... hundred million. Ten billion? Hundred billion?”

Dad became a shocked expression and looked at me.

Mom was still in a state of fixing her gaze on the phone screen.

Dad who recovered composure a bit asked.

“Son. Is this an app made with AI?” “No. It is money I earned.” “Heh.”

Before the shock subsided, I took out the [Single-Person Survival Right] for the two.

“Please receive it.” “What is this?”

Ordinary people cannot distinguish items.

Because they cannot see the item information window.

But.

“Will you tear it?” “Just tear it right away?” “Yes. Mom also stop looking and tear this a bit.” “Eh? Eh eh, yes.”

The [Single-Person Survival Right] tore and was applied normally.

“Mm?” “Eh?”

One of the few conditions where ordinary people can see the system message.

Precisely when using an item like now.

“Single-Person Survival Right, is this real?” “Yes.”

Said toward the bewildered parents.

“From now on, every year, I will take care of it for you. So there is no need to be scared at the end of the year anymore.”

Then Mom asked in a trembling voice.

“Is it, is it very dangerous?”

Words with a lot omitted, but I could easily understand.

She must be talking about dungeon clears.

From when seeing the amount in my account earlier, she seemed to have been worried all along.

Earning big money meant the same as bearing that much risk.

“No. Rather it is fun. To the extent of wondering if I was born for this, it is enjoyable.” “...Is that so? Then it is fine.”

Mom entered the main room as if fleeing.

The sound of crying while holding breath was heard from inside the room.

“Mom will be fine. Leave it to Dad.” “...Yes, Dad.” “Thank you for the [Single-Person Survival Right]. Thanks to the son, I lived. Shower quickly and sleep.” “Yes.”

Although saying so, I couldn’t shower now.

Because I hadn’t cleared the [Unique] grade dungeon 16th Floor yet.

‘Proceed with the dungeon clear as is.’

I also had the thought of whether entering the dungeon was right in a situation where the family might be in danger, but on the other hand, guarding the family saying I would block the Chinese guys was also not a good plan.

The best method was.

‘For me to become stronger.’

To the extent that one cannot even imagine daring to touch me.

That is the only solution.

And I was capable of that.

So the thing I have to do now does not change.

‘Doing my best to clear the dungeon.’

Entered the room and first confirmed the strategy with the phone Shim Kang delivered.

Dungeon scale. Path. Location and type of traps.

After memorizing the strategy method, challenged the 16th Floor, and

[You have cleared the Unique Dungeon (16th Floor).] [Salvation Points are being settled.]

I was able to clear safely.

***

The next day.

As usual, after performing the Tutorial at noon and successively continuing the dungeon clears in the middle.

[You have cleared the Normal Dungeon (12th Floor).] [Salvation Points are being settled.]

“Eh?”

From the 4th Floor where traps come out, I proceed with the clear in a state of activating the ‘Search Eye’ skill all along.

Even when returning to reality for a moment after finishing the dungeon clear, it is the same.

Because there is no need to turn it off and on again.

So it was.

‘What are those?’

The window side where Shim Kang comes every time.

A series of groups climbing the apartment wall was visible.

Being able to identify with Search Eye meant that those guys were all ‘Awakened’.

The moment of recognizing their existence.

[Skill ‘Shadow Step’ level has increased.] [Skill ‘Shadow Step’ level has increased.] [Skill ‘Shadow Step’ level has increased.] ······ ······

Invested all 14 Skill Points I had been saving until now.

Points I had been saving to invest in case Unique-grade class magic came out.

Invested all of them into Shadow Step.

‘Shadow Step.’

The body melted into the darkness.

Shadow Step that became Level 15 no longer made the body heavy.

Rather a body that seemed to have become lighter.

Checking, certainly the movement speed had become faster.

Right under the window.

I who hid in the shade where sunlight does not reach quietly waited for the guys.

Crash—

People who break and enter someone else’s house window without even an inch of hesitation.

Men wrapping their whole bodies with black cloaks as if matching.

‘Stealth was released only when sunlight shone.’

I could recognize at a glance.

That all of them were using the same ‘Shadow Step’ skill as me.

Along with that.

‘There is one more guy.’

The other one guy could only be identified with ‘Search Eye’ alone.

It meant he was using a stealth skill one level higher than Shadow Step.

Soon the guys’ appearances were revealed.

“没有.” “怎么办?” “就在这里待命.”

I don’t know what it means.

But what is certain is that the guys are using Chinese.

Because the unique Chinese tonal pronunciation pierced the ears.

The guys were armed with guns and items.

Chinese guys holding weapons unauthorizedly invaded the house.

That was enough.

‘Chain Lightning (Chain Electric Shock).’

Flash—

In the small room, dazzlingly brilliant light spread in all directions as if several flashbangs exploded.

At the same time.

Kwarrrrrung!

Lightning struck inside the room.

Thud—

Even those who were maintaining stealth were caught by Chain Lightning without exception and died instantly.

Exactly one person.

“Ugh, keuheuk.”

The man who was stealthing with a special method not Shadow Step revealed his appearance.

Whether there was still remaining strength, he was turning his head and looking for me.

Toward such a man, I aimed the [Lightning Staff].

“Energy Bolt.”

A short while later.

Woom— Woom— Woooom—

A total of 20 Energy Bolts revealed their appearance around the electrocuted man.

And.

Kwakwakwakwakwak!

The corpse of the man whose whole body was caved in collapsed on the floor as is.

Right after confirming that the mana staying in the guy’s body evaporated, I looked for the smartphone.

The smartphone Shim Kang gave.

Only Shim Kang’s phone number was stored there.

Even before the call connection sound ended once, the call connected.

[What is the matter?] “Chinese guys invaded.” [I will go right away.] “No. There is no need for that. The situation here is over.” [······.] “Rather than that, is there nothing over there?” [The parents are safe.] “Is that so?”

I inwardly breathed a sigh of relief.

I looked at the messed up room and said.

“It seems help is needed. Please send some people. Maintain the security as is.” [Understood.]

Like that, when ending the call.

Suddenly a system message appeared in front of the eyes.

[You have won the battle.] [Salvation Points are being settled.]

“Eh?”

I opened the Status Window and checked the Salvation Points.

[Salvation Points]: 5,933,129

“???”

5.93 million points were there.

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