Became a tyrant of defense games - Episode 230
◈ 230. [Side Story] Director Meeting
Ader's room.
Ader and I sat across from each other in this dull, colorless place without any decent furniture..
It's been a while since I had a one-on-one conversation with this director's son..
‘If you start asking and arguing, there are so many agenda items to bring up..’
First, I asked about the closest and most urgent items..
“An additional hostile army invaded this stage..”
“Yes, I know. It was a werewolf army..”
“It wasn't a dark event, there was no foreshadowing, it just came and hit me..”
I ground my teeth..
“If something like this happens in the future, it will be difficult to continue the attack. At least you have to follow the set rules to continue playing the game, right?!”
“As you said, this is a clear violation of the game rules..”
Ader nodded..
“So, in the next stage, an additional penalty will be given to the monster army. As hard as it was this time, it will be easier next time..”
“…….”
After quietly listening to Ader's answer, I clenched my fists..
“I have a fundamental question.”
I glared at Ader..
“‘What is a ‘player’? Why are we fighting against monsters in the form of a ‘game’??”
“…….”
“In return for invading the monster army this time, they will get a penalty next time? So, does that mean they also agreed to these ‘rules’? By what principle is this game running??”
I suddenly remembered what I heard from the emperor in the imperial capital..
- Discussing the fate of the world, risking the lives of others through words, and directly fighting for world supremacy - a being on a higher level. Anyone qualified to play chess in person.
- That's the player.
- To put it a little more simply, you could also call him a prince..
Definition of ‘player’ given by the emperor).
It was a little different from what I was used to..
Not someone who simply plays games, but someone who holds sway over the fate of the world..
So, is this ‘game’ that this self-proclaimed director is asking me to develop, a concept that stems from the same context??
“On a chessboard called the world. Many players are playing a game of chess called war..”
Ader slowly opened her mouth..
“And here on the monster front, we are playing against our own local rules..”
“local rules……?”
“The demon lord of nightmares who has taken over the Lake Kingdom, and the human commander who protects the final line of resistance for humanity..”
Ader began organizing the chess pieces on the chessboard that was on her desk..
“Under the rules agreed upon by both sides, they continuously exchange attacks - a defense game that determines which side will capture each other's base first and kill each other's king..”
widely. widely. widely.
The chess pieces begin to be laid out in an orderly manner..
Pawn).
Knight).
Rook).
Bishop).
Queen).
“This is in accordance with the covenant made between the demon lord and the human commander, which will continue until either side is completely destroyed..”
widely!
Finally, put the king in place.
After finishing arranging the chess pieces, Ader slowly took his hand off the chessboard..
“As the director who established the rules of this game, I am watching the direction of the game..”
“Who made the pact to play games with that devil bastard??”
Ader looked at me silently. I was scared and pointed to myself..
“No way, I said that?!”
“To be exact, this is 3rd Prince Ash..”
I screamed silently.
No crazy, Ash Kim! It's you again! You are the root of all evil! You idiot, a troublemaker who goes round and round without making any noise.!
“The devil agreed to the rules, and the two players sat down at the game table..”
Ader smiled bitterly..
“However, for various reasons, Prince Ash found himself in a situation where he could not continue the kingdom... … I had to get an agent..”
“That's me, this is it?”
“That's right, classic fanatic..”
In the end, it seems like a repeat of a story I already knew, but there is one big new thing I learned..
my opponent.
my player.
The devil who rules over all nightmares is also a player..
And like a human being, he comes out and plays the game according to the rules.…….
……As if it were light entertainment.
This side is struggling with all its might, but this guy is throwing away his legions one by one as if it were a game..
“……Anyway, I get it. Then then.”
There was a lot to talk about.
First of all, I am dissatisfied with the achievement store..
The achievement shop has almost no items helpful for in-game play, and most of its functions are focused on adding systematic convenience..
So I barely used it until now..
Ader asked for my understanding, saying that he was already preparing an update to the achievement store. I say it's being remodeled.…….
Besides that, Ader and I talked about various things..
“My lord. I am the director of this game, but not a referee.”
Ader promised maximum help and said:.
“I clearly hope that your lord will win. Even if we cannot provide direct help, we will try to accommodate you whenever possible..”
“…….”
“I am a community of destiny with the Lord. Please don't forget this.”
The moment I heard those words, I suddenly realized that I was the second brother in the imperial capital... … I also remembered what I heard from Fernandez..
- Oh, and. As your aide on the southern front... … Ader.
- It's better not to trust that eternal child too much. Because he's a fraud.
I glanced at Ader, who was wearing bangle glasses and smiling brightly..
“…….”
Eternal, but a fraud?
‘There's more to it, you bastard…….’
Let me ask you this question after I do some more personal research..
In a nutshell, the personal meeting was organized. I don't think we said much, but a few hours passed in a funny way. It's already late afternoon. It will be dinner soon.
As I was leaving Ader’s room, I asked:.
“So, what's your relationship with Nameless??”
But Ader’s guard was solid until the end..
“No comment..”
Ugh, I won’t be able to tell you until the end.……?
“Then just answer this. Anonymous is related to the true ending condition.?”
“‘I'll just say, 'It's not very rare.'.”
Ader smiled and gave an ambiguous answer..
Then you can understand that it is related. I snorted..
In the end nothing changes.
Whether it's an enemy player or something else, defeat the demon bastard and wipe out all the monsters..
In the process, I protect the people within my reach..
Continue doing what you have always done.
Towards clear, one step at a time. Step by step.
***
As I enter the Lord's office and sit down, I sip coffee and look into the system window in front of me..
“Hmm…….”
This is what appears in the system window:.
[Rank Upgrade Quest]
- Subject: Damian (N)
> The character possesses abilities that exceed the level he or she possesses and can be promoted..
> A character's stats and skills may change when promoted..
> Upgrading requires upgrade-specific consumable items..
> Would you like to be promoted??
rank promotion!
This means that Damian’s rank, which is N grade, will increase..
‘It didn't make sense for Damian to be ranked N in the first place..’
Of course, as a healer, it is true that he has an N-level ability, but it is said that he possesses [clairvoyance]. Best morale trait in this game!
‘the problem is… … First of all, this is my first time seeing this promotion..’
The character's level changes??
This is unheard of. At least I didn't see it once while I woke up 742 times..
They say that stats and skills can change, but I don't know what happens then..
Of course, I think things will change for the better, but it's too early to be sure because this damn game has so many pitfalls..
‘But I guess I'll have to do it anyway.’
It's a bit cruel to say this, but there's no chance that N-rank's stats and skill set will get any worse..
I'm worried that something will come out that doesn't suit the current Damian..
Anyway, I'm going to order it.…….
‘What are the exclusive consumable items for promotion??’
Let's expand and open the list.,
“ah.”
There was an item name that caught my eye right away..
[All kinds of ‘Yeouiju’ items]
“It fits perfectly like this, really.…….”
I took out the ‘Jormungand’s Liquor’ from my inventory. This is the item Jormungand went for this time..
[Yeouiju of Jormungand]
- A bead of power containing the essence of Jormungand. It is used to raise the status of existence..
Legends like this are common on Earth..
As the Imoogi trains to become a dragon, its strength gathers to form a bead, which is Yeouiju..
It is said that if you have just one of these Yeouiju, the Imoogi can be promoted to a dragon, but if you are greedy and have more than that, it will not be able to become a dragon..
Well, there are quite a few legends about the Imoogi ascending to dragon status and leaving Yeouiju behind..
‘Jormungand bastard, why did it look like a snake, but was it actually a dragon??’
Imoogi, earthworm, whatever. Anyway, I gave him exactly the items he needed. I was wondering how to use this.
Damian happened to be at my mansion. I called Damian into the office..
“You called me, prince.?”
As soon as Damian entered my room, I stopped! I raised my hand and said.
“Just stand there, Damian! Yeah, there in front of the full-length mirror.!”
“yes? Uh, yes…….”
Damian stood at the entrance of the room hesitantly. It is in front of where the full-length mirror is placed..
“That's right, just look in the mirror like that..”
Damian looked like he didn't know what to say, but he stood there looking at himself in the mirror anyway..
‘It's a monumental rank promotion scene, so we need to watch it spectacularly from various angles.!’
I used the Yeouiju item without hesitation and completed Damian's promotion quest..
[Promotion quest success!]
Paat-!
A gray aura spread out behind Damian's back. It's a grade N color..
Wow!!
Immediately after, the color began to change. Dry saliva trickled down my throat..
How will our Damian Rank change??
R? SR? Otherwise, SSR?!
‘Is it blue?! Is it purple?! no! Just give me gold!’
Wow! Wow! Sir! I believe it ah!
In front of me, who was praying with my hands together, Damien looked down at his own body and opened his eyes round, as if he felt something..
and-
flashing!
Not blue, not purple, not gold.
White, transparent light poured out from behind Damian’s back. I opened my eyes wide..
Eh?
‘What grade color is that??’
and.
Soon the identity was revealed.
ring!
[The rating of the hero character ‘Damian’ will be changed..]
> Damian (N) → Damian (EX)
“……ah.”
I gaped..
EX level?
‘‘Out of standard’?
……I didn't think of this?
Afterwards, all kinds of messages popped up and covered my system window..
[The job of the hero character ‘Damian (EX)’ will be changed..]
[The skills of the hero character ‘Damian (EX)’ are changed..]
[The stats of the hero character ‘Damian (EX)’ will be changed..]
[Hero character ‘Damian (EX)’…….]
[Hero character ‘Damian (EX)’…….]
Tiring! Tiring! Tiring! Tiring! ring!
As I was looking at the screen with a lot of things on it with my mouth wide open, Damian looked at me with a tearful face and asked..
“Hey, prince, I feel something strange... … . Did I do something wrong??”
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