The community of evil spirits, the Ghostbusters, was my source of information that Misha and Einar didn't know about.

Okay, let's do it.

Tearing myself away from Lee Han-so's soft bed, the first thing I did was turn on the computer. This community was maintained for only 12 hours. During this time, I had a lot to learn.

Orcules, Noark, Dragon Slayer.

It used to be the story of a distant people, but now it was closely related to my survival. Library books had their limits.

A book, as a means of transmitting information, may not have up-to-date information.

[1~140,000 GP] All information related to the Orcules.

First, I posted a message about searching for information on the exchange, and then opened a chat. I decided that it might be more useful than buying.

[Long Live Korean Independence] – 1 person online.

Lee Baek Ho seems to have entered the chat as soon as the community opened. That's right, he was very upset when he left the chat last time. He was even worried that I might not return, like a child who does not want to be separated from his parents.

After all, he is not someone you can easily meet.

For some reason, it left a bitter taste in my mouth. He was the embodiment of bad luck who came here on the day of demobilization, and a veteran of this world who lasted almost 10 years.

Lee Baek Ho has done me a great favor, but... I couldn't trust him completely.

Last time he said that he was hiding and not aware of the latest news, then introduced me to the "Round Table Observers". Then I ignored it, but... the possibility that he may be a member of Orcules or the underground city of Noark cannot be ruled out.

It doesn't matter if we're both Korean or not, here we're just strangers who don't even know each other's faces or names.

Soon I put my thoughts in order. There were more pros than cons in maintaining a relationship with Lee Baek Ho. So while I'm digging into his true identity, I should bring up the subject of Orcules without overdoing it.

"Braaaaat!!

As soon as I double-clicked, I found myself in a large room that resembled an aristocratic mansion. Before I had time to look around properly, Lee Baek Ho ran up to me.

"Brother!" Why are you taking so long!?

"I came here right away...

"Do you know how much I was afraid that you might die?"

That seemed to be true, for his eyes were serious and his hair was tousled as if he were pulling it. Less than five minutes have passed since the opening of the community, and he already seems emotionally exhausted?

"Brother, you can't die yet!" We haven't even talked about idols yet, we haven't cursed politicians and the military. I can only do this with you! We have to talk about Dungeon Fighter too!

About... So that was the problem. Well, it would be ridiculous to expect sanity from a guy who has lived here for 10 years.

I smiled and sat down in a chair.

"That's enough. I'm not going to die.

"Good. Then what should we talk about first? About the 3rd complete album of the band Lovelyz? That would be best, right?

Wait, who the hell are Lovelyz?

Since I wasn't interested in the entertainment industry, I naturally changed the subject. I had a feeling that if I admitted that I didn't know them, he would be upset.

— ... Let's talk about the military.

— Of course! And? But now that I think about it, weren't you in the civil service?

"I was still going to the training center, buddy.

"Mmm..." Perhaps the conversation about the internship times was not so attractive. Lee Baek Ho put on a strange look and said carefully. "Brother, maybe we should talk about Dungeon Fighter?"

"I didn't play.

"What?!" Didn't you say you were in the civil service?! Lee Baek Ho shouted as if he had heard something unheard of. A minute later he came to his senses. "I'm sorry, brother, I didn't mean that. You know, don't you?

"Yes... Let's say so.

"Okay...

The atmosphere instantly became awkward. Lee Baek Ho scratched his cheek, looking somewhat dejected. It's not that I couldn't understand his train of thought. He was so happy to meet the Korean, but realized that we didn't have much in common.

"Pf! He-he-he...

"Why are you laughing?"

"No, brother. Isn't that ridiculous? The conversation we just had.

I wasn't sure which part of the conversation was funny.

"I can't explain, but for some reason it seemed to me that I was back in Korea.

"Oh, that's... I think I understand what you mean. And I roughly understand what this feeling is.

"Really?" Lee Baek Ho smiled and leaned back in his chair.

Instead of imposing a topic, we had a natural conversation.

Starting with our initial work, we exchanged stories, and somehow it happened that we started talking about the military.

"It was funny at the training center. I didn't know there were so many madmen in our country.

- Probably, it's a matter of the situation. On the street, everyone becomes normal.

"Well... It's true. We didn't know we'd end up here either. When we get back, we'll probably have to go to a mental hospital.

"I wish you hadn't talked about it.

"Haven't you thought about it?" To kill people if they interfere, to kill them if they are suspicious, to guess whether everyone we meet will harm us or not. Human life... just like a game. We're crazy bastards.

A heaviness hung in the air, as if the previous playful atmosphere did not exist.

"You're adapting quickly. Just like when you got here.

— ... You think so?

— Yes.

After that, there was a minute of silence. Lee Baek Ho was the first to speak.

"Anyway, I'm grateful to you. To be honest, all these days I have been wondering whether I should really go back or not. Not that I liked it here, but... Do you understand what I mean?

— Yes.

"You may think it's okay, but at least it motivates me. Laughter here gives me faith that I can do it at home as well.

Faith, right? I felt a strange sense of inconsistency in the word, but I didn't dig deeper. It wasn't yet at the stage to be sure of anything, and I decided that I wouldn't gain anything from it.

"By the way, do you know about Orcules?"

Naturally, I touched on the main topic in a lighthearted tone, as if it was done to put an end to the heavy atmosphere. After I asked this question, I focused on how Lee Baek Ho's expression had changed.

There were no noticeable changes.

But...

"Orcules?" Why do you want to know this?

Lee Baek Ho first asked about the reason. Until now, he had easily answered all the questions, no matter what I asked. This gave rise to even more questions. Who was this guy really?

***

"Do you know that in order to get to the top floor, you need to get the Treasure of Genesis?" I wondered if they had stolen it. Oh, you know about the theft, don't you?

Without a pause, I pronounced the prepared phrases.

Lee Baek Ho nodded.

— Yes. Yes I know. That's why you asked... I felt better.

"Easier?"

"Yes, it's nothing.

Lee Baek Ho ignored this and continued.

"Anyway, you managed to think so too. I used to think so too.

— That is, not now?

— No, I don't. I checked everything, but it doesn't seem to be them. Logically, after all, all the Treasures of Genesis were stolen six months ago.

"Is that all?"

"Oh, you didn't know that. All six races were robbed. And on the same day.

The elder said that other races might find themselves in a similar situation.

He was right.

"That doesn't really make sense. I don't know about the other races, but how could they steal from the dragons? No matter how skilled they are, it's impossible. Just in case, I tried to investigate, but I couldn't find any leads.

"So you don't know who stole them?"

— Yes. If you find out anything, let me know too. Because without it, there is no other way to return home.

I asked this question because I was curious about Orcules, but instead I learned an unexpected fact. This guy didn't know anything about the Genesis Treasures either. For a while, I even had the illusion that he might be the last boss.

"Brother, you have no other thoughts, do you?" For example, about competition or something else. In any case, it is possible to open the door with no more than five people. I can help.

Since I couldn't tell him to his face what I was thinking, I sidestepped the question. "It's just a little strange that you're telling me that. How can I find traces that even you couldn't find?

"I have nothing to say to that. But for some reason, I have a feeling that you are special. Actually, I've had that thought since I first saw you.

"Then I have nothing to say...

"Come on, didn't you say you completed the game in 10x mode?" In 10 years, you'll be like me. In fact, I have almost no way to become stronger...

In addition to saying that he had nowhere else to go, I could feel Lee Baek Ho's willpower in those casual words. He thought that it would take another 10 years to find the Genesis Treasures, but he didn't give up. How could a person become so determined?

"Oh, yes. Do you want to hear something interesting? I'm sure you don't know that either. This is a setting that was not in the game.

"What is it?"

"There's a huge underground city under the sewers called Noark.

— ... Noark? I tried my best to keep my composure. I could not bring myself to the subject, but I hoped so. I can't believe he was the first to talk about it.

— Yes. Talking about Orcules reminded me of that. In fact, this is their headquarters. You know the Ormi Revolutionary Corps, don't you?

I laughed at such an unexpected name.

— Guys who sometimes appear as an event. As soon as you get some fame, they offer you to turn the world upside down with them.

Agreeing to an event has always led to a dead end. I tried countless times to see if there was some hidden condition, but nothing could be changed because it was a problem with the structure of the game.

"Noark was also created by those bastards. They failed their rebellion and went underground.

— That's interesting. And then?

"That's all. They have similar goals, right? That's why they united.

The alliance between Noark and Orcules is what I learned from a letter left by High Priest Ludwig. In other words, now is the time. How could I ask for information about the Dragon Slayer without arousing suspicion?

"Brother, I'm telling you this just in case, but if there is a request from the palace or the Guild related to this, don't even come close to it.

"I think I need to hear the reason first.

Lee Baek Ho sighed and quickly continued. "There's a bastard named Dragon Slayer who did a great stupid thing recently. He kidnapped the High Priest and then lost him. Apparently, someone picked up his letter and brought it to the temple or something like that.

I swallowed, asking:

"How did it happen?"

"I don't know the details. I've heard that he's lost his memory and doesn't know what happened to him.

Have you lost your memory? Maybe it has something to do with the torn vine? I wanted to ask for details, but Lee Baek Ho kept talking quickly, not giving me a chance.

"In any case, I want to say that they violated the agreement first, so a punitive expedition can be organized against them. Therefore, never participate in this.

— …

"They're not doing so well there. There is no need to interfere and risk your life in vain. You understand, don't you? Damn, the time is up. Bro! See you next time..." Soon, Lee Baek Ho's voice cut off and he disappeared without a trace.

"Damn it.

In other words, he was eliminated because his time was up.

***

After Lee Baek Ho disappeared, I went back to my room and decided to put my thoughts in order. More precisely, I chewed over one phrase he said over and over again.

"I don't know the details. I heard that he has lost his memory and does not know what happened to him."

Considering the pills this crazy bitch was feeding me, it was very believable. The problem was that I didn't know if it was true. It is possible that Lee Baek Ho heard the rumors created by Orcules and passed them on to me. But if it's true...

It is logical that the vine was torn.

To some extent, this was understandable. This ring did not stop the ill-fated meetings with the bastard, but only postponed them.

In the end, it's only a matter of time before I get caught.

If he traces who delivered the letter, he will find out about me someday. Besides, there was the question of when I would be able to get rid of the Dragon Sword. Even if that wasn't the case, there was still the possibility that Noark had a means to restore his memory.

But...

What I'm going to do hasn't changed.

I sat down at the computer again and did what I had to do. I checked reports about the sale of information and, if any, met with those who wanted to sell it at a reasonable price. Assuming that everyone could become my enemy, I gathered more and more information, and not only about the Dragon Slayer.

This went on for some time.

[3:09]

In the end, it was time for the opening of the "Observers of the Round Table". I intentionally waited until there was only one minute left to enter the chat. The beauty of creating a character was in the details.

*Creak!*

As I put on the lion mask lying on the table, the closed door opened. A red carpet led to the Round Table Hall. As I moved slowly, I could hear the sounds of conversation in the distance.

"This man, won't he come this time?"

"It's not strange. Someone like him doesn't need us.

"Who is he that you behave like this?"

A new voice rang out in their midst. It looks like it was a member who didn't attend last time.

"It's hard to explain.

"He's crazy. So if you ever meet him, watch your words. Otherwise, it will be very difficult for you.

In response to the experienced advice of the senior, the newcomer said:

"Ha, I really don't understand. You're all playing a prank on me, aren't you? Abilities don't work here, and he can't even know our personalities, so what are you so afraid of?

"Psh." There is one thing, murderous energy.

"What... No matter how strong he is, we're strong enough to defend against him," the newcomer muttered incredulously.

I resumed my steps and made my presence known.

*Top!*

At the sound of loud footsteps, those sitting at the round table turned their heads in unison. I quietly followed them and sat down in the place I had occupied last time.

"It's been a long time, Mr. Lev.

With the exception of the Clown, they stared at me in silence.

Apparently, this atmosphere was not to their liking. The newcomer acted like a rookie and laughed awkwardly.

"Oh, uh... I... I... I believe that this is really a beginner here. Haha.

I calmly looked at the rookie and released the killer energy that I had been training hard.

—…

If there was a newcomer here, then it was necessary to show their superiority. It's customary here, right?