Jencia Nephrin.

This was the pseudonym she used when she worked as a looter. Gencia wasn't particularly worried about entering the Glacier Cave alone. She was confident that she would be able to clear it even if she had to kill everyone else. She had even bought information about Frozen Breath dropping here, and had additionally researched clearing strategies.

However, her plan failed from the start.

— ... They will not be a burden.

Abman Urikfried.

"I'm a rank 6, Michelle a rank 7." We are mainly active on the 4th floor.

- I see. I'm a rank 5.

Crossbowman of the 5th rank, barbarian of the 6th rank and beastman of the 7th rank.

Why are these guys on the 1st floor now?

She couldn't understand it at all. Even if it was the Chasm opened on the 1st day, the most she expected was one or two rank 7 or 8 people.

In any case, what now?

Originally, she planned to play with them and enjoy her hobby, and then deal with the Guardian herself. This was due to the fact that news of it could reach the city. Her equipment, skills, and appearance were already known to the Guild. If it became known that she was alive, it would lead to trouble.

It is too risky to face them alone. Maybe I'd better keep a low profile and try next time?

That was her original thought, but gradually it changed. In life, a crisis sometimes turns into an opportunity.

It's not like I couldn't wait 3 months, but it's kind of a waste of time, isn't it?

Thanks to her rich experience in looting, the assessment was easy for her.

A bastard crossbowman costs 30 million, a barbarian costs 6 million, that bitch cat over there... mmm, maybe 3 million.

Total 39 million stones: It was not easy to rob so much money in the maze, especially for a loner like her.

Yes, I will do it.

Soon she was coming up with a new plan. If she took advantage of the special situation of the Rift, she would be able to find a way out.

The problem is this crossbowman...

Barbarian and Beastman were of low ranks and warriors, which did not particularly frighten her. There was no way they could find her, so even in a 2v1 situation, she was confident that she could win. But Abman was different.

Why the hell is he so meticulous?

As a high-ranking researcher, he was skilled. He hid his abilities in front of strangers, and whenever she tried to sneak into the blind spot, he habitually shifted his gaze to her. The same thing happened when they slept in front of the fire. The crossbowman bastard sat leaning against the wall, holding her and Carlson in sight.

Is he a fucking security camera? He didn't pay attention to the cat bitch, even when she was standing behind him.

Could it be because they were both beastmen?

In particular, the crossbowman did not give either Karlsson or her any freedom of action. Although, of course, it seemed that he did not notice anything. Perhaps it was just a habit. With the accumulation of experience, this became as natural as breathing.

... That's why human characters suck.

She waited patiently.

"Oh, and I have Goblin Archer essence, and I was trained as a scout from a young age, so I know a little bit about traps and mechanical devices.

She pretended to be the novice explorer she had shown herself to be when they first met, and dispelled his wariness. While she was doing this, the moment came.

"Tsok, these guys are useless, so I guess I'll have to put in some strength this time.

The Crossbowman has finally revealed a new ability. She had already confirmed his four essences. What she feared most was the ability of a Spirit Creature.

"Gaaa

The grizzly bear roared on all fours. As soon as she saw him, the corners of her lips curled. That crossbowman bastard was a Summoning type. Not only did the summoned beast lack detection abilities, but it was at best the meat shield of a tank.

*Bam!*

The universe was helping her again. The barbarian was hit on the head with a hammer and collapsed. It seemed that he had been defeated too easily for a rank 6 researcher, but considering the decline in Agility due to [Hypothermia], it wasn't that unconvincing. Or perhaps he was lying about his rank. This barbarian was not important in the first place.

[You used [Weapon Change]].

When she changed her equipment using the skill, the old sword turned into a treasure sword covered in deadly poison, and the other items were converted into specialized PvP equipment that she collected.

Player(s) versus player(s) or PvP is a variant of interactive conflict between multiple users that takes place in a game world between two or more characters controlled by human players. Equipment aimed at fighting humans, not monsters.

[You have used [Animal Walk]. Advanced Invisibility greatly increases movement speed by 3 seconds].

In this state, she activated Invisibility Mode, something she often used during her hobby and which she introduced as Goblin Archer Essence.

*Top*

She pushed herself off the ground with force, but the sound of her footsteps, adapted by the advanced invisibility skill, was barely perceptible. The crossbowman bastard, distracted by the Orc, had not yet noticed her movement.

[You have used [Revenge]. Only on the first hit, the penetrating and cutting ability is greatly increased, and the anomalous state of [Bleeding]] is applied].

Soon, her sword sliced through the target's stomach. This was unexpected, because she had originally intended to pierce his heart.

I didn't think he would react to this.

Of course, this was not a meaningful struggle. She could feel his guts with the tip of her venom-covered sword. It didn't change anything. This only made death more painful for him.

At that moment, she basked in the aftertaste, watching the crossbowman vomit blood.

*Crackle!*

Something hit her head and shattered, spilling a viscous liquid.

"Wh-what the hell!?"

When she checked, it turned out that it was the work of none other than cat bitches.

"What did you throw at me...?"

The moment she sensed that something was wrong and tried to move away, she saw the unconscious barbarian slowly getting up.

"Wh-what...?"

It just didn't make sense. Less than two seconds had passed from the use of the skill to the successful surprise attack. As someone with a lot of experience, she knew that when ambushed, most people scream in anger and betrayal. It was a normal reaction.

But what about that cat?

Not only did she rush forward and break the bottle, so did the barbarian who had escaped unharmed. They didn't ask why, as if there was no need.

'Behella

He just screamed and attacked. From such disparate behavior, she could draw only one conclusion. No, it would be more correct to say that she understood it at that moment.

They... Did you know it was going to happen?

It's not that everything went wrong.

[You have used [Beast Walk].

Everything went completely wrong.

***

[You used [Wild Splash]]

With my plea to the god of the ancestors, my entire body was filled with energy, and the attention of the Ice Orc who was beating Carlson was drawn to me.

"Chvi, chviik?"

Of course, this was not a problem. Having received a blow to the head earlier, I realized that it was tolerable. So, ignoring the Orc, I rushed at Jencia.

*Jerk!*

As I moved my long and thick barbarian limbs without stopping, the distance was rapidly closing. Jencia still had a stunned expression on her face. I was sure it didn't make sense to her. How could she know that someone had noticed her perfect ambush beforehand?

*Smirk*

It would be difficult even for me to notice. If that bitch had entered the Rift I had discovered, I would have thought she was just a novice explorer.

Regardless of the dirt on her boots, I wouldn't pay much attention to it.

However, I would still be afraid for my back.

Why are there so many bastards in this world? Or maybe she is not from here?

Chasing away the thoughts that blossomed like a haze, I pushed myself hard to the ground once more. That was the moment.

"Huh...?"

Jancia's complexion turned white. It seemed that she only now realized that her invisibility ability had been canceled.

"Why is this...

Invisibility was probably her secret weapon. She must have planned to kill Mr. Bear first, and then use her invisibility to get rid of us one by one. Assuming that there were no Magi or humans capable of detection, this was a skill that showed tremendous strength in a battle between people, even if it was average. The warrior had no choice but to just watch the ambush.

I could only say one thing.

— Тупая ты сука.

If you're going to hide your identity, you should have been careful what you say. I wouldn't have known about your invisibility if you hadn't been talking about eating Goblin Archer essence.

*Woom!*

As soon as I got within striking distance, I swung my mace, but it seemed to have more than just invisibility. Jencia deftly jumped to the side and dodged my attack. But what about that? That's where the cat was.

"You fucking bitch!"

I froze in place when Gencia moved in my direction again to avoid Misha's blade. I reasoned that she would somehow dodge a wide attack with a mace.

*Blow!*

The Breaker (Shield Bash). I haven't used it for a long time.

I slapped her in the face as if I had hit a tennis ball, and Jancia's body flew up like a piece of paper. However, it seems that she has invested some indicators in defense. Even though the blow was strong enough, instead of losing consciousness, she caught her balance in the air and landed successfully.

*Cap*

She cried out in frustration as her nosebleed.

"You fucking bastard NPCs!"

So you really are a player.

She was only the second player I met, after Tariqan Rien, but that didn't change anything. A gambler or a looter, anyone who tried to kill me was a scumbag.

"Bjorn!" Watch out!

Just when I was about to rush forward again to crack the skull of this, I turned around at Misha's scream and saw the Orc.

"Chick!"

The bastard swung his axe to slash my head open, unable to understand the situation. I didn't want to take a header, so I bent down. And then the huge blade of the axe struck the shoulder line of my litinum breastplate.

*Klang!*

It shook the bone slightly, but it wasn't a significant damage. So I ignored him again and continued driving. This was due to the fact that after the death of this guy, a boss monster would appear. However, I think the fact that I kept moving after the attack of the orc bastard was quite impressive.

'Behella

As I rushed to attack with a deafening roar, Gencia hurriedly ran to the entrance through which we had come. As I followed her, wondering why she had run there, Gencia stopped her steps.

"And why is there a wall here...?"

A what? I followed her, thinking she had something else up her sleeves, but she was just an idiot?

*Smirk*

It was even funny. She called us NPCs, but as a player, she didn't even know about it?

When you entered Chapter 3, the ceiling collapsed and blocked the way. In other words, this bitch ran without knowing it and led herself into a dead end. So I slowed down too. A cornered mouse will definitely bite a cat. I had to be more careful.

*Top*

Covering my upper body with a shield, I slowly stepped forward. Although the passage was large enough for two or three people to pass through, I was a large and healthy barbarian warrior. It was safe to say that there was no gap for her to pass through.

*Klang!*

Even in the middle of this, the Orc managed to hit me in the back of the head again.

"Bjorn!" I'll take care of this guy!

After Misha's scream, this problem was solved.

"Don't kill him.

"Huh?" Oh, okay!

I took another step. Now the distance between me and this bitch was only 2 meters. Although we were almost within range of each other, Gencia was in no hurry to jump. She had already calculated her position in her head.

*Top*

I took another confident step. Only then did Jencia shout urgently,

"Wait!" Let's talk! This is a misunderstanding.

What other misunderstanding? You just want to buy some time.

Judging from the fact that her sword was glowing red, it seemed that she had used [Revenge].

The cooldown time was 3 minutes.

Assuming that there were no settings, then this is how it should be. In other words, there was no way she could break through my shield for the next 2 minutes.

*Whoosh!*

Perhaps it was an attempt to divert attention, because Gencia cut off her words and swung her sword.

*Clang, strike!*

I quickly blocked the attack with my shield and shattered her wrist at the same time. Her hand bent at a bizarre angle, and the sword fell to the floor.

*Klang!*

It seemed that there was no point in resisting any further, unless this bitch had another skill or equipment to get out of this situation. I couldn't be sure yet. Therefore, it is better to get rid of any variables. Perhaps she hid a suicide bomb.

"Tell me more about this misunderstanding.

"You... Are you really going to believe me?

"If it's within reason.

As I spoke, Jancia's eyes went dark. She must have been making up a plausible story. Even if she couldn't, she would probably like to stall for time by coming up with something believable.

"I... believe it or not...

As soon as Jencia opened her mouth, I hit her on the head with my mace.

*Blow!*

She was quite agile, but this time she didn't even have time to react and collapsed.

Soon she convulsed and muttered something. She seemed to want to say something.

*Smirk*

Looking into her eyes, I guessed what it was. Perhaps she wanted to ask why I did not keep my word. As a barbarian, I answered honestly.

"Did you believe it?" Is there something wrong with your head?

Of course, it was a lie.