Novel Toon
Chapter 257 (Part 2)
Chapter 257: Choice (Part 2)
“Black Scythe.”
At the sound of his name, Ryu Min turned his head and saw Russell and Victor approaching.
“I’ve finished reinforcing players’ weapons and distributing equipment buffs, as you instructed.”
“I’ve also completed the distribution of healing potions.”n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
“Well done, both of you.”
“Black Scythe?”
This time, it was Christine who approached him.
“I’ve blessed all 576 players with Saintess’s Blessing.”
“Well done.”
“Thank you.”
Christine smiled brightly. Min Juri, watching this interaction, hesitated for a moment before speaking up.
“Um, Chrissy?”
“Yes, Miss Min Juri?”
“You said you buffed all 576 players just now. Are you sure about the number?”
“Yes, including me, the total was 576. Why do you ask?”
“Well, the thing is…”
Min Juri glanced around cautiously before lowering her voice.
“Did you… by any chance, see the Prophet? I’ve been searching for him, but I can’t seem to find him anywhere.”
“Ah…”
Christine paused, seeming to think for a moment, before shaking her head.
“I didn’t see him either. I wasn’t checking everyone’s faces as I cast the buffs… I’m sorry. I can’t be of more help.”
“Oh, no, it’s okay. You don’t need to apologize… I understand.”
Satisfied with Christine’s answer, Min Juri disappeared back into the crowd, still determined to keep searching.
Unaware that Ryu Min was watching her from behind his mask.
‘Persistent. She really won’t give up until she finds me.’
Through his ability to read thoughts, he could tell why she was so determined.
—If we fight monsters together, we could get even closer…
Her motive was clear: to deepen their relationship.
Not just as friends, but something more.
‘Even in this otherworldly hell, you’re still thinking about me.’
Between Ryu Min and Min Juri, there was no room for Black Scythe to exist.
To her, Black Scythe was simply an object of admiration—a hero, an idol.
At that moment, Christine caught Ryu Min’s eye and winked playfully.
—Did I do well, Prophet?
Reading her thoughts, it was clear she was seeking praise.
But Ryu Min deliberately turned his head away, pretending not to notice.
There was no time for casual banter. The monsters were coming.
[1st Summoning]
[Players: 576 VS Blood Orcs: 5,760]
[Next Summoning Begins in: 30 Minutes]
[Time Remaining Until End of Round: 02:59:59]
Thousands of orcs appeared, wielding crude weapons.
Normally, they would have appeared near a city, slaughtering countless civilians.
But here…
“Krrreeek!”
“Kreeeek?”
Surrounded on all sides by the sea, the orcs hesitated, looking around in confusion.
They had clearly not expected to be summoned into such an isolated place.
“Filthy orc bastards!”
“No need for talk. Kill them all!”
“Waaaaah!”
“Kreeeek! Krrreeek!”
On this remote island, the players and orcs clashed fiercely.
Despite being outnumbered ten to one, the Death Church followers did not falter.
Because numbers weren’t everything.
Thrust—Thrust!
Slash—Slice!
“Kreeeek!”
“Kuaaak!”
The air filled with the anguished cries of orcs as they fell one after another.
[You have slain a Blood Orc!]
[Title effect: Experience increased by 1.5x.]
[Rune of Gluttony effect: Experience and gold increased by 2x.]
[Experience gained: +0.0006%]
[Gold obtained: +3]
[Additional Gold: +1]
[With too many party members, stat points and Gluttony stacks are not awarded.]
[Current Kill Count: 36/100]
[Rune of Massacre effect: All stats increased by 36%.]
[Number of enemies within 100m: 2,491]
[Rune of One vs. Hundred effect: All stats increased by 100%.]
Ryu Min swung his black scythe with fluid precision.
BOOOOM!
“Kreeeek!”
“Kuaaaagh!”
With a single sweeping motion, fifty Blood Orcs fell simultaneously.
The enemy numbers visibly decreased with each swing.
‘This is comfortable. With a party applied, I don’t need to worry about allies getting hurt.’
Ryu Min massacred the orcs without holding back.
Unlike the 14th round, where rankings were based on contributions, there was no need to hold back his power here.
‘It’s a shame that I can’t accumulate stat points or stacks with the Rune of Gluttony.’
The Rune of Gluttony granted stat points based on the monsters slain.
But with hundreds of players in the same party, those bonuses couldn’t be obtained.
Still, Ryu Min wasn’t bothered.
‘It’s fine. There will be more opportunities in the next round.’
For now, he could simply focus on wiping out the monsters without worry.
Until the fourth summoning ended.
‘During the fifth summoning, I plan to leave the island.’
The reason? A Sub-Quest.
‘The sub-quest for this round is saving civilians. The first player to save a civilian under threat will earn the reward.’
The reward was a Rune of Yin and Yang—an essential item.
To claim it, Ryu Min planned to leave during the fifth summoning.
‘During the fifth wave, flying monsters called Little Drakes will appear. If I can lure one out of the island and lead it to the city before killing it…’
The system would recognize him as the one who saved the civilians, securing the sub-quest reward.
‘Until then, I’ll keep mowing them down.’
With that thought, Ryu Min continued his rampage as the end of the third wave was nearing, suddenly, a message popped up.
[A target under Hero’s Protection is under attack!]
[You can use Hero’s Touch for 10 seconds.]
[Please select one of the following options:]
1. Move to the target.
2. Summon the target.
[Time Remaining: 00:00:10]