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Chapter 59: Round 5 Begins (1)
Chapter 59: Round 5 Begins (1)
Chapter 59: Round 5 Begins (1)
Wait, what? I was certain that I had killed you!
Did Black Scythe possess some mystical power of resurrection? Or was he dealing with a spectral being?
Engulfed in such puzzling thoughts, the gaze of the Black Flame Dragon darted to where Black Scythes corpse should be.
Strange
The corpse had mysteriously vanished. Not a single trace of blood remained, as though that bloody scene was nothing more than a fleeting dream.
What you killed was merely my clone.
Aclone?
Yes. The ability of the Doppelganger Rune allows for the creation of a clone identical to oneself. Although, it lacks any form of combat prowess.
It seems that even without the ability to fight, the clone has proven to be surprisingly effective. That was a valuable test.
You You deceived me!
Ryu Mins face contorted into a perplexed grimace upon seeing the Black Flame Dragon gnash its teeth in visible frustration.
Why the sudden victim act? The real victim here is me. My head was almost smashed to bits, you know?
Youre the victim? Arent you the one who threatened me first and took all my?
Ah, nevermind.
Seemingly aggrieved, Ryu Min brandished his scythe.
Simultaneously, the Black Flame Dragons vision skewed.
Whats happening? Why is my body suddenly not obeying me?
Thud-
The Black Flame Dragons head began to roll aimlessly across the ground.
In his final moments, he remained oblivious to his impending doom.
Hearing such nonsense is a waste of time.
With a swift, clean slash, Ryu Min silenced the chatter, sheathing his weapon soon after.
He found himself standing amidst silent surroundings; no other player was left alive.
The Doppelganger Rune is proving quite handy, huh?
It was on the essential rune list for a reason.
Had it not been for the Doppelganger Rune, he would have surely been taken by surprise.
Of course, I deliberately made myself vulnerable for the test.
Ryu Min carefully read the information about the newly acquired rune once more.
[Doppelganger Rune]
-Effect: The activation word Create Clone gives birth to a clone identical to the user.
During this process, the caster morphs into a ghost-like form for 10 seconds, a period used to conceal their physical body.
The birthed clone shares a psychic link with the caster and is subject to their control.
However, it can only perform non-combative actions and is incapable of utilizing skills or accessing the inventory.
Only a single clone can be created at a time, with a cooldown period of 10 minutes.
Although devoid of direct fighting abilities, the rune could perfectly deceive the enemy, and its short cooldown is an additional benefit. This was undoubtedly a ruse-filled rune of the highest order, the absolute optimum tool for deception.
Ryu Min, satisfied, unleashed the Trace Eraser skill across the vicinity. In the blink of an eye, all traces of the violent scene, from the three lifeless bodies to the remnants of the bloodshed, had vanished without a trace. To an unsuspecting passerby, it would be virtually impossible to conceive of the site as a former battleground.
Well, apart from one person, Ryu Min pondered.
He moved closer to the single exception the woman wearing a black bag over her head, the lone survivor and unintentional witness.
Can I have your attention? he asked.
Silence.
Why dont you sit down for a bit?
Silence again.
Quit your acting.
She was motionless, resembling a lifeless body. But he knew better.
In silent confirmation, the woman gradually sat up. Hidden behind the bag, her face remained unseen, but he could almost picture her embarrassment.
H-how did you know I was faking unconsciousness? she stuttered.
Your thoughts were like an open book, he thought but skillfully avoided answering her directly.
Attempting to deceive a player is unwise.
II apologize.
The woman, misdirecting her guilt, lowered her head in the wrong direction. Blinded by the black bag, she could only rely on sounds.
This is uncomfortablecan I remove it? she asked, her hands inching towards the bag.
Quickly, he intervened, blocking her attempt. He had his mask on for discretion, yet his clothing might give him away.
No. Keep it on until my departure.
Alright.
Do you comprehend the danger you were in?
She nodded, her fear resonating in her reply. Yes It was terrifying to the point where I dared not open my eyes.
When did you regain consciousness?
Since they began talking about offering me
She must have come to her senses just as the chief and the Black Scythe were about to ravish her.
You may be aware, but all those men are no more. You can rest easy.
Youyou did that?
Yes. Youve heard some noises, and must have figured out a part of it, right? he asked. They were silenced so quickly, their screams were not heard, but she must have put two and two together.
The only responses were the surrounding sounds a mlange of puddings, sooks, and occasional thumps.
Indeed, she must have heard the gruesome sounds that stoke the imagination.
Besides, she must have overheard my conversation with the Black Flame Dragon.
Sure enough, upon reading her inner thoughts.
Ryu Min was right.
After I ask you a few questions, I will be on my way. Can you cooperate with me?
Yes, yes.
Firstly, let me explain the situation briefly. You were abducted and almost extorted here. Do you know who abducted you?
No, not at all
Do you have any suspicions?
Um
The woman was recalling the customers who had come today.
One of the customers who visited the store seemed suspicious. He left his car in my care, but after that, I cant remember
Do you know how many customers there were? Their faces? Do you remember each one of them?
There were four, and one of them was in his mid-40s. I remember him distinctly because we had a conversation, but the others
Based on the womans testimony, he examined her inner thoughts.
It was the truth.
She indeed cant remember the faces of the others.
This was what Ryu Min wanted to confirm.
Whether she remembered his face or not.
Its always better to be sure, even though I behaved unobtrusively and made preparations beforehand.
Fortunately, like the previous times, she couldnt remember his face.
I understand. Ill end the questions here.
Um am I safe now? Everything is over, right?
In response to her trembling voice, Ryu Min soothingly reassured her.
Yes, you can now go home in peace. It will be hard, but forget everything that happened today.
Ah thank you. Thank you so much for your help.
Oh, and dont make things worse by reporting to the police needlessly. Theres a risk of retaliation.
Yes, I understand.
You can take off the bag after counting 60 seconds in your head. Do you understand? Do not take it off before then.
Yes, I will.
Excuse me?
There was no response.
Even when she concentrated, she couldnt hear a single footstep.
Whats going on? Should I start counting to 60 now?
The woman began counting to 60.
During that time, the only sound was the rustling of the bag in the wind.
Phew-!
As the countdown hit zero, she flung off the sack encasing her. Her eyes darted anxiously around her surroundings, met only by the sight of a dilapidated warehouse.
Whatwhat just happened?
No corpse, no traces of blood, and the anonymous savior whod liberated her was nowhere to be found. The womans face mirrored the bewilderment incited by this unforeseen scenario.
Surely it couldnt have been a dream?
But if it were a dream, it was indeed a chillingly lifelike nightmare.
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