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Chapter 23: The Voting Results (1)
Chapter 23: The Voting Results (1)
Chapter 23: The Voting Results (1)
Come under my wing?
Jo Joong-sik nodded at Ryu Mins question.
Yeah, submit to me, and I will show you mercy.
Jo Joong-sik twirled his dagger in his hand, making it clear that he meant business.
Ryu Min couldnt help but let out a chuckle, finding the situation somewhat amusing.
Ha, whats so funny? Jo Joong-sik demanded, clearly annoyed.
Ignoring Jo Joong-siks stern expression, Ryu Min instantly opened his inventory.
With a swift movement, a massive sickle appeared in his hand, making Jo Joong-siks dagger look like a toothpick.
Jo Joong-sik swallowed hard, feeling a bead of sweat rolling down his forehead.
Where did you get that weapon? he asked, trying to mask his fear with a snarl.
Kneel, Ryu Min commanded, his voice ice-cold.
If you admit your mistake and kneel down now, Ill let you go, Ryu Min added, his voice as sharp as the edge of his weapon.
You little bastard, dont you understand the situation? Im gonna be the next representative of this area! Jo Joong-sik spat, his bravado returning, albeit a bit shaky.
Is it hard for you to understand what Im saying? Or do you need some blood spilled to calm your anger? Ryu Min retorted, his sickle glinting in the dim light.
Jo Joong-sik found himself at a crossroads he didnt expect to be in and swallowed his curse.
Damn it! I didnt think hed have that kind of weapon! he thought, realizing he had put himself in a dangerous position by provoking Black Scythe.
It wasnt even a sickle, but a massive, towering weapon that looked like it could take down a bear.
I was prepared to fight, but with this measly dagger Jo Joong-siks thoughts trailed off as he bit his lower lip, his confidence waning.
Why dont you answer me? Since were having a conversation, you must know Korean, right? Ryu Min asked, his voice dripping with sarcasm.
Damn right I do! Im Jo Joong-sik, the boss of the Jo Joong-sik faction! Theres no thug in Seoul who doesnt know my name! Jo Joong-sik boasted, brandishing his dagger.
Ha, you think Ill kneel to someone like you? he taunted, his eyes flashing with defiance.
Come on, fucker. Try to attack me with that fancy weapon. But you better be ready to die. he warned, taking a fighting stance.
Ryu Min laughed inwardly at Jo Joong-siks bravado.
Whether it was before or now, hes always full of himself, Ryu Min thought to himself.
Should I stop playing around here? he mused, his eyes flickering with amusement.
He had no intention of killing Jo Joong-sik, let alone hurting him.
He needed someone to become the representative of the area and use him in the next round.
If I show off my strength for no reason, more votes will go to me than to Jo Joong-sik, Ryu Min concluded, his mind made up.
He only needed to show enough strength to not fall behind.
Moreover, just like it has happened in previous regressions, it was time for the angel to appear.
And sure enough, the angels appeared right on cue.
[Have you all gathered? humans?]
Lucky you, Ryu Min said as he quickly stowed away his scythe in the inventory. There was no need to draw attention to himself.
Next time, find me earlier if you want to die.
Jo Joong-sik let out a sigh of relief as Ryu Min turned away.
HaahI thought I was a goner.
It was a sigh of relief.
Honestly, my pride is hurt, but at least I didnt die. Bluffing seemed to have worked a bit though.
In reality, Jo Joong-sik didnt want to fight the Black Scythe.
Phew I am safe for now. But if the others vote for me to become the district representative, I wont have any reason to be afraid of him anymore.
He would have the power to control others like slaves
While Jo Joong-sik was plotting revenge, the angel laughed.
[Kikikik, so humans. Have you discussed who youre going to elect as your representative?]
The players remained silent.
It was hard to tell if this was a discussion or a threat.
The angel had already been watching everything that happened up until now, and she has also seen the corpses scattered throughout the field.
[Kikikiki. It seems that you havent just been talking for the past three hours. The number of participants has dropped from 5,143 to 4,988!]
More people had died than they had thought, but not all of them had died in the quarrel.
Some had died by monsters after entering the forest.
[Whether humans live or die is not my concern. Shall we proceed with the vote as planned?]
The angels wings fluttered and the same message appeared before the humans.
[Now, we will begin the vote to elect the district representative.]
[You may cast one vote per person, and the player with the most votes will become the district representative.]
[If there is a tie, the tied player will be put forward as a candidate, and a revote will be held.]
[To vote, you have to look at the person you want to vote for and think of the word vote in your mind.]
[Players who do not complete the vote within the time limit of 5 minutes will be eliminated from the round.]
[Voting time limit: 00:04:59]
As time was given, the players murmured and glanced at each other.
[Look at the person you want to vote for?]
The players gaze naturally shifted to Jo Joong-sik.
Of course, theyre all looking at me. Heh heh.