I can see the Emperor's stats-Chapter 185
After so much time has passed
“Yellow Dragon.”
[Why?]
Julius had a serious expression at first, but then let out a sigh.
“Okay… … .”
It was hard to believe, actually. Even if I explain it to someone, they won't understand.
[Looks like you've come to some conclusion. Ask any questions.]
Huanglong also didn't tickle like usual. It seems like an important thing.
“… … .”
[…] … .]
After a moment of silence, Julius finally opened his mouth.
“Was this world made by someone else?”
[For now, yes.]
'first?'
Julius tilted his head for a moment, but agreed anyway and moved on.
"then… … .”
He paused here for a while. Actually, the first question wasn't that important.
'In the first place, even the church on the continent teaches that God created the world.'
However, the second question is different. It was important information that could influence his future actions. Julius carefully brought out the next words.
“Am I human?”
[You are human.]
"then… … .”
Uncharacteristically, Julius was quite nervous. This third question was the most important clue to solve his question.
“What about the others? Are they and I the same?”
he wasn't stupid He didn't know what it was like to be a player, but at least he noticed right away that he was different from normal people.
'First of all, I can read people's minds a little bit, but I can't be an ordinary person.'
It was this that he feared most. According to the information he has confirmed through help so far,
[player-means user. Opposite concept to NPC.]
[NPC-non-player-character-means an auxiliary character that helps the player. Generally in games etc... … .]
"no way… … .”
When I found out this information, I was most worried about whether the people around me except him were really human beings like him. Emperor, Mareus, Beatrice, Nuada, Keynes... What if these people are simply devices made for him?
Just imagining it couldn't help but give me goosebumps.
And the yellow dragon's answer turned Julius' face into an earthy color.
[Of course it's different. You are incomplete, but you are a player.]
“… … .”
thud!
Julius kept his mouth shut, but it felt like a large boulder was rolling into his heart.
'That means... … .'
however.
[This is a joke. His expression is very good to see.]
"what?"
He opened his eyes and looked at the yellow dragon. It's a dragon's face, so it's hard to see, but if you look closely, you can see that the corners of the yellow dragon's mouth are torn.
[Biologically, you and them are the same. Did you want to ask this?]
“Damn it… Are you sure?”
Julius, whose liver was about to fall, had a blush on his face even as he uttered swear words.
[okay. Didn't I tell you that you have no talent? You did not have the ability of a player in the first place.]
“… … .”
[Did you really think you could be a great being? I regret that too. How did this guy show up and tsk... … .]
The yellow dragon seemed to be mocking him on the outside, but in reality it was different, so Julius was laughing.
“I’m sorry, then. Then ask the last question.”
[Tell me.]
“Why did I return to the past? And why are you explaining it now?”
In fact, I still have doubts. Why was he chosen if he had no talent? And even though Huanglong had helped him with his training until then, he was of no help other than that. But now he explains quite kindly.
Seongguk, Yellow Dragon, Sharnos the Great, and other people from the video... What are their identities?
Huanglong gave a cool answer.
[I don't know why you were chosen. So at first I thought it was not suitable. Do you remember what I said at the beginning that I didn't deserve it?]
"surely… … .”
Come to think of it, for a while after getting it, Huanglong was just a good swordsman, not very cooperative.
[But the other guys look good on you.]
“The other guys?”
[It will come to light later. And that's why I changed my mind.]
"hmm?"
crackle.
A video suddenly appeared next to the yellow dragon. And in it, a familiar sight unfolds.
“Your Highness, First Prince! Please pay attention in class.”
“I will give my allegiance to Your Highness.”
“Your Majesty, His Highness, the 1st Prince… … .”
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"This?"
Julius was watching the video with a slightly puzzled expression. That was exactly what he had been doing since he returned to the past.
[These are things you went through before you met me. I requested the data.]
Huanglong continued to look at the video and spat out.
[And these are images that I have never shown myself.]
“What do you mean?”
[You still don't understand? Anyway... … .]
The Julius right after the return and the present Julius that the Yellow Dragon speaks of.
That's the difference!
[Why didn't you actively use your greatest strength?]
“… my strengths? What is it?”
[Tsk! I'm talking about the privileges you have.]
“When you say privilege, do you mean the ability of the system?”
[okay. After you met me, you were only focused on personal training. Well, I was lucky and the result wasn't bad.]
'What's wrong?'
Julius opened his mouth, embarrassed inside.
“I always used this 'system' ability? If it weren't for the preferential treatment of the players, this result wouldn't have come out.”
[That is nothing more than a natural use of the ability that exists. Think back to the days when you were mean.]
“… … .”
It was only then that Julius remembered the situation right after he returned to the past.
'Everything was a mess. I had to do anything to survive.'
After returning, he had to use all means to avoid the eyes of his enemies and increase his strength and power. And in the meantime, what made him benefit greatly was... … .
"Help. Are you talking about player knowledge?”
Of course, the memory of the previous life also helped a lot. However, the player's knowledge, which was briefly seen in the middle of it, could not be ignored. When he showed an unexpected twist, the power of help was usually present.
[right. If you had cared about that, things would have been much easier.]
"her… … .”
Julius felt as if he had been hit in the head with a hammer.
'Come to think of it, except when I was young, have I ever actively researched players?'
When he had a little more time, it seems that the interest in him was great. However, as time went on, interest in the player itself faded considerably.
"hmm… … .”
As he drool, he thought about the reason.
'There are several reasons. It's because the power he controls has grown.'
The early days just mobilized all means to survive. Therefore, he had no choice but to squeeze out all his abilities. But he didn't need to do that after a certain amount of time passed.
'And the abilities I've acquired so far have been enough.'
He had subordinates with abilities, and his military strength became incomparable to that of the past. Although there were several crises, there were not many cases where Julius was even threatened with his life.
As a result, although Julius made steady efforts as a soldier or crown prince, he neglected to hone his ability as a player, which was the key to his return.
Thinking this far, Julius changed his expression to a serious expression.
'I wasn't comfortable. The Yellow Dragon deserves to be dissatisfied.'
He could already see the player's ability through the video that Huanglong showed him. Overwhelming power to overturn heaven and earth with a light gesture! It is definitely not something that can be obtained through simple training.
'Perhaps if I had continued to investigate the player, the results might have been different.'
Julius' current state was, to put it mildly, nothing more or less than an 'excellent soldier who uses the player's power'. And isn't that enough that the Demonic Cult's groups he's dealt with have shown him a few times?
[joy! Did you know now?]
“… … .”
When Julius was silent and showing a embarrassed expression, the yellow dragon said something unexpected.
[Actually, I was quite impressed with your behavior in the beginning. It has application power.]
"huh?"
[You are a member of the royal family. It can be said that it is an existence at the pinnacle of an outdated way of thinking. It is impossible for anyone in such an environment to make good use of the knowledge of the other world. It must be there that the other guys rated you highly.]
“Okay… … .”
For some reason, Huanglong also praised meekly. But after that, harsh criticism follows.
[But aren't you caught off guard that the situation has improved a little? Think of your purpose.]
“… … .”
Julius honestly had nothing to say. At first, his purpose was not much.
[I have to live this life well without regrets!]
However, the goal has become increasingly complex. The enemies who drove him away in his previous life are like onions. Even if you keep peeling the skin, you can't see the inside.
[A player? What the hell happened to me?]
[platform? They look suspicious to me.]
[The Archduke also had a secret. It must have something to do with the player.]
[I doubted it before, but Leonhardt is also suspicious. I'll have to take a good look at this guy.]
[There must be a secret in the east that I do not know.]
He gradually found clues like this, but the important thing was the way he did it.
'It's not an action. My response was too passive.'
If I knew it had anything to do with the player, I should have paid attention to that first. It wasn't all about killing the enemy in front of you.
'Then, what skills do I need the most right now?'
The moment he remembered that, Julius' vision turned white again.
Paaah.
And when he opened his eyes, there was a sound he heard.
[This is my second test.]
“… … !?”
[The 2nd stage of the trial of the Yellow Dragon begins.]
[Step 2-Acquire the player's abilities and knowledge.]
"knowledge?"
[Yes. You are neither a player nor a human in this world. You could call it a half-hybrid. Actually, I was hoping for the first stage of the ordeal to fix it... … .]
“When you say the first stage, do you mean the previous training?”
In his memory, it was obviously an ordeal in which he naturally raised his strength while sealing his sense of the Force.
[Honestly, it was absurd. Originally, that was not what I intended.]
Thanks to that ordeal, Julius was able to rise to a higher level. But that's not the Yellow Dragon's intention.
[The player is originally a warrior's enlightenment, so it has nothing to do with these things. It's just a structure that raises the level if you learn the sense of handling the system.]
“… … !?”
[But the result wasn't too bad, so I let it go. Anyway, your aptitude is so low that it must have been equally difficult for you to acquire that sense.]
In other words, being strong as a player and being strong as a warrior are completely different. Currently, Julius had a mix of the skills he had learned through the system and the realm he had achieved as a soldier.
"Then can't we just do it like we did before?"
At that question, the yellow dragon shook his head.
[What do you think the player's strengths are? I've fought myself, so you know?]
Julius recalled the appearance of the great emperor who fought him just before.
“That’s it… ah!"
[Yes, the player is assisted by the system. So there is no need to concentrate.]
Originally, a high degree of concentration and control of the force was required when an unmanned person used an advanced technique such as a secret weapon. But the player had none of that.
That's why Sharnos the Great always had the upper hand when fighting him. He was able to use multiple skills simultaneously and quickly.
Julius felt devastated.
“No, then have I been so-called shoveling up until now?”
[It's not like that. If so, I would have given up on you or ripped you off.]
“… … !?”
[The player cannot apply. It's not a developed ability, it's because it's an ability learned through injection.]
Mu-in could use the martial arts or secret techniques he had learned in various ways. Because it is the result of blood and sweat training, it is because he knows in detail how secret technique works. Depending on the skill level, it can become much more powerful than the player unfolds.
'Then, which of those two cases am I?'
After thinking for a moment, Julius turned his gaze towards the yellow dragon with a surprised look.
"no way… … .”
[right. What I want is to take the best of both. It's possible enough if you're at your level now.]
The player's advantage and the pure unmanned advantage!
Julius was able to have these two things at the same time. He quickly opened his mouth again.
“How?”
[…] … .]
Instead of answering, Huanglong opened a notification window.
Tring!
[Follow system prompts to view specific help. Classification-Virtual Reality]
[VR! that mystical experience]
[Where is the end of virtual reality in the 2X century?]
[Surviving in Virtual Reality -Uninhabited Island-]
In addition, numerous other data filled Julius' field of vision.
"This?"
[These are materials that will help you understand. And there are others.]
Tring!
[Follow system prompts to view specific help. classification - modern knowledge]
[Socialization education that primitive people can understand]
[Understanding modern society]
[Advance of Civilization]
“… … .”
[If you want to fully know the player's knowledge, understanding the society is also essential. therefore… … .]
The Yellow Dragon spoke in a firm tone.
[Study.]
“… … .”
The titles sounded odd, but Julius asked with a puzzled expression.
“All of this?”
The contents he is currently looking at are well over 100 books.
[Yes, you may feel like a child, but it can't be helped.]
“No, not that… time is?"
If it was something he needed to know, it would be right to study it, but time was running out. Even if the quest to go to the holy kingdom right away was less than three months away.
[Don't worry, this is a space where virtual reality time is applied.]
In front of Julius' eyes, a window was close-up.
[Virtual reality can slow the flow up to one-tenth of reality. Theoretically, hundreds or thousands are possible, but human consciousness cannot handle the flow... … .]
“A tenth?”
[This means that time passes ten times slower here than outside. You've been here for quite a while, but less than three days have passed outside.]
"hmm?"
Julius let out a low exclamation. If so, the time will increase exponentially.
[I think you should be stuck outside for about a year, but you make the decision.]
“That takes too long.”
Julius flatly refused. Doesn't that mean being locked up here for ten years?
[But it will take that long to learn all the knowledge? As I said, you are touching the common sense of a completely different world.]
“Okay… … .”
Still, I couldn't. It is a situation that is facing a decisive battle with the Demonic Cult right now.
“I’ll just try it for a year.”
[Would you regret it later if you ran out of time? This space is not always accessible.]
“I still can’t help it.”
[Tsk! still stubborn Then do whatever you want.]
As the yellow dragon grunted and retreated, Julius slumped to the ground.
'I don't have much time. I'll see you soon.'
His eyes turned to help.
'The player's knowledge of the world... … .'
In fact, it wasn't that he wasn't interested at all. I just didn't have enough time to look at it carefully.
And time... It went by fast.
* * *
The place has changed, Jeong Do-maeng.
It was the place where the headquarters of the Cheok Madan was located.
“Huh… … .”
“Maybe this is a good thing!”
And it is also a place where endless sighs flow. One of the owners of the sigh asked a question.
“Soldier, maybe this is good.”
“… … .”
Jegal Nebula, who was silent as he watched the faces of those sitting around the conference room, bit his lip.
'The situation is worst. I think I too underestimated the tricks of the Demonic Cult.'
The trusted Julius hadn't been heard from for over a month. In fact, when it was over three weeks after the closing, he risked rudeness and opened the door to the gymnasium and entered.
however
“My lord… Are you gone?”
There was no trace of Julius. Jegal Nebula had a momentary giddy thought, but shook his head.
“It can't be. Your lord will surely have circumstances.”
But the situation at hand was so hopeless that he had no idea what to do.
“Chuck madanju! No, what the hell happened to that saekmok-in?”
“… … .”
Whenever such a question came up, Zhuge Nebula had nothing more to say. He had no choice but to calm down in silence.
'For now, I do what I can. And I have no choice but to wait for my lord to return.'
He finally opened his mouth.
“Anyway, it is meaningless to think of someone who is not there now. And isn’t this crisis our fault too?”
“Kuhm! Even so... … .”
The dissatisfaction showed no signs of abating. At the thought of having to wage a futile battle today, Jegal Nebula's head was already pounding.
“Did you dare to insult His Highness the Crown Prince just now!”
“… … .”
Sreung!
The knights of the West Continent were even more nervous about the disappearance of Julius. In addition, when other members of Jeong Do-maeng insulted Julius, he could not stand it and drew his sword.
"joy! Who was the first one to dereliction of duty? You are angry with us.”
Ugh!
Jeong Do-maeng's characters also seemed to have raised their spirits, and the wide hem of their clothes fluttered.
'Okay... At times like this, if Unhyeon was there... … .'
Zhuge Nebula urgently tried to mediate between the two forces. The situation is truly immediate! The two sides who had been patient with each other finally exploded.
But just then!
“Please be patient with each other. Lord... … .”
“Did you find me now?”
"huh?"
Jegal Nebula looked in the direction the voice came from with a surprised expression. Following his gaze, everyone else moved their gaze.
“Lord!”
"majesty!"
"omg!"
Their gaze was directed to the entrance of the meeting room. Suddenly, Julius was standing there.
In the midst of everyone's surprise, he held out a hand.
chuck
“… … !?”
Julius raised his thumb.
“I will be back!”
"yes?"
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