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Episode 69 – The Blurry Witch (4)
The direction to the Knights was easy to figure out. Lee Kyung-bok walked down the street where the recruiter and executioner had disappeared.
“Wow… … This is miserable.”
The further we went inside, the more the town's devastation caught our attention. Not only were the buildings collapsed, but bones were strewn about like garbage.
Judging from their appearance, there were some that appeared to be human bones along with those of livestock.
– Seriously ㅋㅋㅋ I can see exactly what it means to be a bit sassy here
-This is proof that the art team worked hard ㅋㅋㅋ
-I kind of like this end-of-century feeling.
-Isn't that the case for most Prompas?
Viewers also agreed with his sentiments. Let's move on like that for a moment.
'… …Are you dead?'
Lee Kyung-bok's intuition sensed a familiar unpleasantness. However, since there was some distance, it was not a threat to him.
At the fork in the road, Lee Gyeong-bok turned toward the deceased without hesitation.
“Well, I’ll do anything!”
A voice was heard shortly afterwards. With that, control disappeared and a cutscene ensued.
-what?
-Who are you?
-Another victim? ㅠ
-Gutgeonchaek is acting up again
The protagonist carefully leaned into the corner. The sight he saw when he stuck his head out was not much different from what the viewers had expected.
I saw a recruiter, an executioner, and a man kneeling and bowing his head.
-Luckily I didn't get hit first this time lol
-Really ㅋㅋ I was shocked when I saw them trying to recruit the wounded
-What? You're taking sick people with you? This is totally… …
-No controversial topics~
-Okay, there was a little commotion.
-Ah haha I have no money so I'm holding back
The recruiter approached the man and said:
“It was the right decision. You don’t have to live in fear of death anymore.”
“Yes… …! Thank you!”
The man bowed his head in joy. The executioner also loosened the axe he was holding.
-Why are you so excited about enlisting? Lol
-If it's this chaotic, it might be safer to join the military.
-Huh? If you can get rid of the military, then it's right to get rid of it.
-Really lol I'd rather go to the Catholic Church
-But the Orthodox Church is weak in military power.
-Elbungies are getting over-immersed again lol
While the viewers were playfully joking around, Lee Kyung-bok's face hardened.
'They are the dead… …!'
The threat that had been constantly being detected was approaching quickly. Its location was directly above, on the roof of a collapsed building.
With that, the situation in the cutscene changed completely.
“Follow me carefully… … Kwak!”
Something fell on the recruiter who was trying to raise the citizens. The startled executioner grabbed the axe, but met the same fate.
“Kyahahahahaha!”
A series of attackers appeared with a cracking laughter. They were wrapped in rag-like clothes and held rusty blades in their hands.
-?????????
-What is it? What happened?
-<Message deleted by the management bot (1 warning)>
-Spoda! Spoda gives birth to a camel!
-Those two are going to die so easily?
-No;; When I was dealing with him, he fought really well
-I can't handle surprise attacks or taunts lol
-Will it be okay to play Godple?
-It's good based on people's standards!
The viewers did not hide their bewilderment. They knew that the recruiter and the executioner were not characters who would die easily.
“Something seems strange.”
The protagonist in the cutscene also felt something unusual. However, his gaze was not directed at the two who were being trampled, but rather at the man who had requested enlistment just a moment ago.
He didn't seem to have any intention of running away even though two people were dying right before his eyes.
But is it still a Knightly Order? The recruiter and executioner resisted violently and wounded the attacker.
But that was it. In the end, the two died without even leaving a will.
“Kyahak, phew! Damn it… … !”
The wounded attacker walked towards the corpse, spitting out blood. Finally, as the attacker reached out, a halo of light seeped through.
“Take only a little! It will lose its flavor!”
“I know that much, so shut up.”
The attackers, who had been arguing with loud voices, began to drag the dead body away. One of them turned to look at the man.
“Congratulations on passing the test. You did very well.”
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“Well, then… … .”
“Okay, let’s share some ‘food’. Follow me.”
The corners of the man's mouth twitched at those words. What appeared above them was a faint smile.
“Now, now I don’t have to starve anymore… … !”
He laughed like a madman and disappeared after the attackers.
The silence came as if nothing had happened. However, the bloodstains left by the attackers dragging the corpse clearly left a trace.
“You are devils.”
"crotch?"
The protagonist asked back at the witch's voice. She lowered her head with a miserable expression.
“Unable to overcome his hunger, he touched the taboo. That person earlier is probably also on his way to death.”
“I see… … .”
The chat room was abuzz as the identity of the attackers was revealed.
-Heumi;;;
-Citizens become dead?
-Yeah, that's correct in the settings.
-Isn't this the first time you've shown it so directly?
-Originally, the citizens and the dead were completely separated.
-Wow… So that’s why the Knights Templar suppressed it so harshly.
-The plot is completely messed up
Lee Kyung-bok checked the viewers' reactions and thought for a moment. The cutscene was already over and control had returned.
'I guess I could just let it pass like this.'
Tracking was possible through the bloodstains on the floor. The production team blatantly provided the option to chase after the demons.
Lee Kyung-bok made a decision.
“I will catch the devils and take them away so that there are no more troubles.”
-Of course not!
-You damn fools need to go get some real education!
-If you just pass by this, it's not perfect lol
-(Purple Dojangcone) I'll give it to you in advance^^
There was no disagreement.
Lee Kyung-bok followed the blood trail into the alley. The further he went, the more the scent of blood hit his nose.
After a while, the end of the trail came into view. It was a relatively intact building compared to other places.
'Five, maybe?'
He was able to figure out the number of demons through his sixth sense. Lee Gyeong-bok took a deep breath and cast his spell.
Four red whips extended from both hands. He kicked open the door and entered.
The door opened with a loud bang.
-FBI! Open up!
-Freeze! Hands up!
-Stay still and put your hands up!
-The payment came out ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-If you raise your hand, you die, and if you don't raise your hand, you die lol
The viewers laughed at the refreshing behavior. But soon the atmosphere in the chat room turned cold.
“Kyahak?!”
“Who are you!?”
The interior was revealed along with a voice that grated my nerves. It was a slaughterhouse used by demons.
There was blood everywhere and unidentifiable chunks of meat were scattered around.
The man who had been acting as bait a moment ago was dipping his head and greedily eating some unidentified meat.
-Oh, I knew it in advance, but it's still terrible.
-Wow… …It’s really fallen apart
-You should know that I absolutely hate those damn people.
The man's appearance was no longer human. His skin was discolored and bluish, as if bruised, and his hair was bald, leaving him with an ugly appearance.
“Wow! Is that dessert?”
“Catch him!”
Meanwhile, other demons rushed towards Lee Gyeong-bok. He looked at them without hiding his contempt.
“I'll go quickly.”
Four red lines bulged and shot out. In an instant, they wrapped around the blade that the demon was holding.
“Krrrrr!”
“Snap!”
Lee Kyung-bok immediately used the weapon to kill the demons. The ones who were lying on the floor, trembling, soon fell to their knees.
-I'm tired, f*ck
-Wow lol is this how you write it?
-It's crazy that you caught 4 of them at the same time, but in different directions? Does that make sense?
-(Gemalcon)(Gemalcon)(Gemalcon)
-Is this God's control?
-Parka Cola is so refreshing lol
While the viewers were amazed, Lee Kyung-bok pulled out his long sword.
Now all that's left is the devil that was the bait. It seems like it's lost its will to fight and its bloody face is buried in the ground.
“Please, save me! I’m so hungry… I’m so hungry…!”
The devil begged for his life pitifully. But Lee Gyeong-bok's expression was cold.
This was because his intuition still sensed a threat from the bastard.
As expected, the moment Lee Gyeong-bok took another step forward, the prone demon stood up and swung its blade.
“It’s so sloppy.”
Lee Kyung-bok counterattacked with a loud thud. Of course, it was a move that Lee Kyung-bok could clearly see, so parrying was not difficult.
-The ending is also neat ㅋㅋㅋ
-Just a quick and clean cut
-How dare you, a man who has just become a dead man!
-Really lol, you're saying to become more corrupt
-That's exactly what you mean by sloppy lol
The viewers expressed their satisfaction. In the meantime, Lee Kyung-bok collected the soul from the dead ghost's body.
“Broken one, would you please examine their bodies?”
At that moment, the witch opened her mouth. Lee Kyung-bok examined the bodies she had pointed to. They were the conscripts and executioners that the demons had brought.
“The recruiter’s soul is still intact. Broken one, would you please return this soul to the Knights?”
-Oh? Is there something else?
-Of course I have to follow the witch's advice!
-Anyway, it's not bad to take care of your soul lol
As the viewer said, there was no reason to refuse. As Lee Kyung-bok reached out, a halo of light seeped out from the corpse.
[Acquired 'Recruiter's Soul'.]
A message displayed differently from the one of the executioner. Lee Kyung-bok checked his intuition again and stood up.
“Then let’s go again.”
* * *
The territory of the Knights of the Kingdom was easily distinguishable.
Unlike the ruined places, there were intact buildings and armed soldiers standing guard.
As soon as I approached them, a cutscene started.
“Stop! Identify yourself!”
The soldiers aimed their weapons. They did not welcome the unfamiliar protagonist.
-What's your password today?
-Hwarang! Cigarettes!
-When did you get an octopus? LOL -Grandpa…ㅠ
-???: Oh~ Good work
-Really lol The executives just have a free pass
While the protagonist was thinking about what to say, the witch whispered next to him.
“Show them your soul, and they won’t be hostile.”
He followed the witch's advice. The soldiers who saw the soul floating before the protagonist flinched and carefully lowered their weapons.
“What is this… … ?!”
“I will report and come back!”
One of the soldiers left the position in a hurry.
“… … Thank you for giving me back my soul.”
“Please wait, we will get back to you shortly.”
The remaining soldiers bowed their heads toward the protagonist with a relieved attitude.
-As expected, Witch Nunaga is the best!
-It wasn't given to me for nothing, lol
-Really ㅋㅋ If I didn't have snow, I would have been in combat mode right away
-She's cute and her abilities are also good? Oh lol I can't stand this
While the viewers were satisfied, the soldier returned right away. He whispered something to what appeared to be his senior soldier.
“Excuse me. Please follow me.”
The protagonist followed him and the view changed. The place they eventually arrived at was the Knights Templar barracks.
“The captain would like to see you in person.”
The chat window shook as the soldier's words were heard.
-omg?
-You're going straight to the manager's office?
-Is this the Knights Templar alliance route?
-You couldn't originally form an alliance with the Knights Templar?
-ㅇㅇ The existing route is to join hands with the church and subdue the Knights Templar.
-Maybe we can go to the boss fight with a shortcut?
-Huh? You're going to fight the captain right away?
-Ah haha, just take a look!
While the viewers were each making their own guesses, the door to the captain's office opened. An impressive knight with long brown hair and a bushy beard was standing there.
The knight commander looked at the protagonist and immediately flinched his eyes. He waved his hands lightly and dismissed the soldiers.
As the door closed, the captain opened his mouth.
“The commander of the Royal Knights, my name is Blonde.”
"I am……."
“It must be broken.”
Before the protagonist could finish speaking, Blondeau interrupted.
“I thought he wasn’t dead since you brought back the recruiter’s soul… … but I never thought he was a broken one.”
“Is that a problem?”
“No, that can’t be. Rather, I am grateful for the mercy you have shown me. If you wanted, couldn’t you have taken that soul?”
Blonde bowed politely and expressed his gratitude. Then he stroked my beard and asked,
“But since you came here, does that mean you are willing to join us?”
-The captain suggested that I join first?
-Wow lol, this is really a knight alliance route.
-This is thanks to the advice of the invincible witch, Nunna.
-Really lol If you don't get the recruiter's soul, the event probably won't happen.
-This is the saying that if you listen to the words of an adult, you will get rice cakes even while sleeping.
While the viewers were each trying to figure out the situation, the main character opened his mouth.
“No, I don’t think so.”
“I see. That’s too bad.”
"……also?"
“What you want is to find the ‘Elden Soul’. That must be the reason.”
“How do you know that?”
Instead of answering, Blondeau gave a bitter smile. The witch on his shoulder spoke cautiously.
“Broken one, he was just like you.”
With those one words, the atmosphere in the chat room changed.
-??????
-The captain is also broken?
-Wow lol crazy lol
-No;;; You came in without even turning on the blinker
– Hahaha, what is this exclusive reveal of Godple's broadcast?
-Always new! Exciting! Gotple is the best!
The viewers couldn't hide their joy at the newly revealed setting. But that was short-lived. The cutscene was still in progress.
“Hmm, not many people know where I’m from… … ? Well, I guess that doesn’t matter.”
Blondeau did not deny the witch's words. Instead, he let out a deep sigh.
“Obviously, I was also a ‘broken one’ like you. I sought out the ‘determiner’ to find Elden Soul.”
“Aiden?”
“Yes, judging by your reaction, it seems you didn’t know. The location of Elden Soul is known only to the ‘Decisor’.”
“But Aiden didn’t tell you?”
“Rather than that… … it would be more accurate to say that I was not qualified to do so. Instead, the Decision Maker ‘decided’ my name and mission.”
Blonde had a hazy expression on his face as if he was wandering through the past. Then, he looked straight at the protagonist with clear eyes as if he felt pride.
“Under his guidance, I became ‘Blondo’ and was given the mission of ‘Protecting the Kingdom’. Protecting the Decider was also my duty, so I took measures to prevent any more Broken Ones from appearing… … It seems that it wasn’t enough to stop you.”
Lee Kyung-bok let out a short sigh at that line.
“Ah, so that’s why there was a gravedigger.”
-You're a former gravedigger.
-The official gravedigger article has been confirmed!
-Wow lol Now it's starting to make sense lol
-Still, I carried out my mission diligently as a newbie filter.
-The gravedigger was a good knightㅠㅠ
The viewers immediately understood the situation. Meanwhile, the main character in the cutscene hardened his face at those words.
“… … Are you trying to stop me?”
“That would have been the case originally, but things are different now.”
“What is the situation?”
“It has been too long since the Decision Maker was silent.”
Blonde turned around. He looked out the window of the master's office at the high inner wall.
“Right now, I’m not even sure if the Decision Maker exists. Because of that, my mission as the Knights of the Kingdom has become unclear. Right now, I’m focusing on what’s left to protect, and making sure people don’t become dead.”
Soon his gaze turned back to the protagonist.
“Rather, I am relieved that you showed up.”
“Me, a broken person? Why?”
“As I said, supporting me and the Knights of the Kingdom is a supreme mission. However, what if the Decision Maker does not exist… … ?”
“A knight who loses his faith becomes a dead man… … .”
The witch, who had been listening quietly, muttered.
“The witch is right. Rather, the Knights are still being maintained because the existence of the decision maker is unclear. No one, including me, has been able to confirm the situation in the castle, in case they become dead.”
“But I don’t care?”
“Yes! Couldn’t you check on the Determiner’s safety on our behalf? You have your own reasons for finding the Determiner.”
The protagonist's expression became serious at Blondeau's words.
-Wow… So this is how alliances are formed.
-Isn't this totally Schrödinger's cat?
-Quantum mechanics here?
-Aiden is neither alive nor dead lol
-Ah haha I completely understand (I can't)
-I was wondering why the Knights were silent, and there was this background.
During the intermission, viewers expressed their feelings.
“Okay. There’s no reason to make enemies.”
“Thank you. There’s still one problem.”
"problem?"
“I need two keys to get through the inner wall. One is this ‘medal’ I was given.”
Blondeo took out a gold medal and continued speaking.
“And the other one is the ‘Holy Jade’ of Saint Sophia of the Orthodox Church.”
“If it is the Orthodox Church… … .”
“There are still those who believe that the dead can be turned back into humans. If you obtain the ‘Holy Jade,’ I will give you this medal.”
“Can you give it to me now?”
“Didn’t I tell you? Shamefully, we are cowards. If the Medal of Honor goes to the Orthodox Church, Sophia will gain power over us. And we will be protecting the ‘dead’, not the humans.”
“Is that also against the mission? If so, then there’s nothing I can do.”
“Thank you for your understanding. I will make sure to tell my subordinates to make good use of the facilities while they are here.”
The protagonist nodded and left the manager's office. That was the end of the cutscene.
-Wow hahahahahahaha
-The facility is now available for use.
-Oh? If it's like this, I won't have to do any maintenance at the church.
-The actual development is completely different lol
-How was it originally?
– At the request of the church, the lord subdues the knights and the territory changes to the church.
-Huh? Then it looks like PVP is open too?
Lee Kyung-bok, who was checking the chat window, opened his eyes wide.
“Huh? You do PVP here?”
At those words, the flow of the chat window changed.
-Yeah, that's right.
-To be exact, the 'Duel' opens during the PvP mode.
-You just need to go to the place called 'Sword's Grave' among the facilities!
-The Elbungs are rushing in like crazy ㅋㅋㅋ
-But who would challenge Godple to a duel? ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Really lol I knew you'd get screwed
Lee Kyung-bok's head became complicated after hearing the viewers' reports.
'Didn't Genome say that the third stage had to be finished?'
It was a different situation from what Genome had said before. But he soon realized the reason.
'Ah, in the original route, the commander is the boss, so it will open after conquering the knights.'
The standard that Genome spoke of was the development of the existing route. So Lee Kyung-bok made a decision.
“Okay, then we’ll end today’s broadcast here.”
Sudden announcement of broadcast termination.
The chat window naturally elicited a heated reaction.
-You're saying you're being indulgent here?
-Ah haha I think I'm going to get neurotic from the sound of applause
-I get nervous when I hear "Gotple Ja~" ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-No;;; PVP is welcome!
-Go and get a taste of the duel!
-Huh! Foreign players who don't know you can attack you!
-Let's try to chop it up a bit with random matching!
-Are you scared? Are you scared?
-Stop training! My body has become unbearable!
-There must be a reason for this;;;
Despite the heated reaction, Lee Kyung-bok did not lose his smile.
“Yes, that’s exactly what you said. There’s a reason for that.”
At those words, a question mark appeared in the chat window.
“Everyone who plays Elden Souls will know that I have a duel scheduled with Eclipse!”
-Real true?
-Wow lol crazy lol
-The big one is here! The big one is here! The big one is here! The big one is here!
-Purple vs. Ike match!?
-Wow lol I got goosebumps
-(Purple Dojangcone) (Purple Dojangcone) (Purple Dojangcone)
-What is the power of recruitment! What is the power of recruitment! What is the power of recruitment!
-Just how far will you grow?
– A big thing is coming! A big thing is coming! A big thing is coming!
-Matchup is so cool lol
-When! When are you going to do it! I have to use my annual leave quickly!
The chat room heated up when Eclipse, a name that anyone interested in Elden Souls would know, was mentioned.
“I didn’t recruit it separately, Eclipse-nim suggested it first. He said he would give me the time as soon as the PVP function was opened… … I think it’s okay now.”
Lee Kyung-bok paused for a moment. The chat window became filled with even more passionate chatter.
-Now? You're doing it now!?
-What the heck ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Just wait a minute! I'll go to the bathroom and come back right away!
-I guess I should change the diaper now lol
-Did you turn on the Eclipse broadcast?
-No not yet
-It looks like they're preparing in a hurry right nowㅋㅋㅋㅋ
In response, Lee Kyung-bok waved his hand.
“Oh, that doesn’t mean we’ll do it now. We have a lot of time, and since we’re already settled in, wouldn’t it be better for both Eclipse and I to be in the best condition so we don’t have any regrets?”
-Ah haha I got scammed again
-Training is crazy, really lol
-My mind is just like a roller coaster
-Eclipse: Miss! The capsule is turned on!
-But that's true lol
-Really lol If you don't want to say anything else, this is the best
-This is something that both the listeners and the vassals acknowledge.
-If this is the reason, then you should indulge yourself lol
The atmosphere of strong opposition was overturned in an instant. Lee Kyung-bok greeted him with a bright smile.
“I’ll let you know as soon as the schedule is decided. Then Tva!”
-(Pervacon)(Pervacon)
-Perva~Cuba~
– Editor! You can stop here!
-Bye!
-Always good, but today was the best!
-Ah lol how can I wait for this
-This is going to be so much fun, seriously lol
As the broadcast ended, the screen turned completely black. However, most viewers remained there, enjoying the afterglow.
-Who will win?
-But there is a jamba, so isn't the Ikle better?
-Can't you tell just by looking at the furry? LOL
-Gotple is really good at it lol
-You never know what a duel will be like
-Wow lol tomorrow the viewers will explode
-But then isn't Newton coming tomorrow too?
-Isn't Geum-ma receiving coaching and practicing?
-I don't know either lol I might try to just throw it in and then get coaching again
-Are you by any chance seeing this chat right now?
-He has the potential to be king lol
-Ah! When are you coming tomorrow!
It was late at night, but viewers had difficulty falling asleep.