Chapter 231: Don't make me repeat myself
Lets think about it with common sense.
All this time, there had been many clues that could uncover Raymonds whereabouts.
First of all, Raymond Sean didnt completely disappear from humanity.
From the official Arcana website, which remained operational even after the Cataclysm.
To the astronomical rewards paid to the players.
Crucially, he even sent a reply to Park Minjae.
There was even a rumor going around in the community.
At this point, cant we just guess where he is??
If you track down his iq, wouldnt you get something
-Its not iq, its ip Its like a conspiracy theory
Some people even got tempted by it.
It was difficult to understand with common sense that Raymond Seans location could not be identified. However, the moment I saw the unfolding scene, I understood it.
Youve been curling up in such a shabby place.
Visible only to the players eyes.
It was a space oddity that was neither in the reality of Arcana Continent.
I saw a rupture.
He had been hidden in a rupture and had never been caught.
Well, even human technology couldnt capture all the ruptures that existed in the reality. You could tell just by looking at the players who still rely on the update history.
Moreover, there was no way that Raymond Sean would upload the information of the rupture where he had been hiding into the website.
It was a scene that immediately convinced me why he couldnt be found despite numerous clues.
But not only that.
He was also hiding under the ground, underground?
He was meticulous in many ways.
It was the first time I saw a rupture flat against the ground with a hole open.
Of course, my upright head would never bend just to see the rupture.
Its information would appear to my eyes as a message.
Indeed, as soon as I approached the rupture, the sight before my eyes began to flash.
[Dungeon: CODE-009]
It was a dungeon rupture?
Well, that could happen.
I didnt know what kind of complex space existed beneath the ground I was currently stepping on. Dungeon ruptures could appear as long as their conditions were met. Besides, it was not the first time this happened, so there was no reason to be surprised.
What surprised me was the name of the rupture.
Code?
From the name alone, it was definitely different from an ordinary rupture. Even a newbie player would immediately notice something unusual and take a step back. That wasnt all.
Information of the rupture appeared next.
[Recommended level: You can enter if you meet the conditions]
[Collapse rate: None]
It was basically shouting that it was as unusual as its name.
I could understand the [recommended level] at least.
It was an area where you had to have certain conditions to enter.
It was quite common in the days when Arcana was just a game.
However.
Even the collapse rate. What is this?
It didnt have a collapse rate?
It was the most basic common knowledge.
As the collapse progress of the rupture approached 100 percent, the inside became unstable. When it reached 100%, it collapsed and became the reality.
Thats where you can start specifying the location of the rupture.
Even if all the ruptures that were created in reality couldnt be captured.
The presence of a rupture that was about to collapse was significant.
From the beginning of the Cataclysm until now.
It was possible to attack the rupture right before it collapsed without suffering significant damage.
It was thanks to the discovery of the location of the rupture with such characteristics
Its a clear breach of procedure.
Was this another reason why he hadnt been caught until now?
Because the collapse rate itself didnt exist.
It hadnt been captured anywhere.
Well, I wondered if such a thing could exist, but it was understandable.
Its Raymond Sean, not anyone else.
To be honest, Rayman Sean, I didnt know the extent of his abilities. However, it was clear that he was omniscient and omnipotent to a degree that an ordinary player couldnt access.
It was obvious just by looking at the ruptures that had been created in this reality.
I also became so fearless.
I couldnt believe I was walking into this horrible Raymans hideout on my own! But, well, this wasnt the first time. The current situation was probably better than in the past when I didnt have anything set up.
Any violation of this procedure will also be reflected in your disposition.
At this point, I was starting to get worried too.
Raymond contacted me because he wanted to talk to me.
Did Grandfel have any intention of talking to Raymond Sean?
One iron rule: do not talk to prey.
I was already worried about what I would do if I just kept my mouth shut. No matter how much feeling of fear I had lost, I still knew that my life was precious.
There really is no easy way.
If we couldnt have a nice conversation.
I hoped I at least didnt sink in.
Anyway, this was my fate.
In that regard.
I hope you think carefully from now on.
Raymond Sean.
[Checking the conditions.]
I mean.
You have more points deducted than Bensch William.
Do you know how serious that is?!
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Creak!
When the door to the branch managers office opened, the two men hurriedly retreated.
Peek
Park Minjae poked his head out and opened his mouth.
Yoon Sookyum, Sung Hyunjoon. What did you guys hear?
I didnt mean to eavesdrop.
I know. The branch managers office is not soundproof. Come on in.
The two men hesitantly entered the branch managers office.
Park Minjae chattered.
This is why I dont stay in the branch managers office. I was afraid that the sound of my snoring might leak out. No matter how important transparency is, whats the point of having an exterior glass window?
The first step into social life.
First, agree with your boss words.
But right now, Yoon Sookyum couldnt even remember how to walk.
His mind was full of questions.
He immediately opened his mouth.
Branch Manager, is it true? Raymond Sean made a contact first! The rumor has already spread to all branches around the world. Theres even a satellite image.
Really? Whats in the picture?
There was nothing. It was a desert.
Seong Hyunjoon held out his tablet and uploaded a photo.
It was really a desert where not an inch of grass could be seen.
As Park Minjae remained silent, Sung Hyunjoon licked his lips.
Did we get discovered?
Park Minjae looked away from the tablet and shrugged his shoulders.
We might have been discovered, but were not the General Manager.
General Manager?
You two, can you keep your mouth shut?
Yes?
What kind of story was he trying to bring up?
Yoon Sookyum and Sung Hyunjoon exchanged glances.
Then he answered back.
Were crazy if we cant keep our mouth shut, Branch Manager.
It was not just another story, it was a story about Hoyeol.
Just imagine being confronted by Hoyeols cold gaze for not being able to keep their mouth shut
Sung Hyunjoon took over the conversation.
I will keep quiet even if I have to sew my mouth shut.
Only then did Park Minjae get to the point.
To be honest, I dont want to tell anyone, not even you He asked me. Stick to the rules. So, Im going to tell you guys and keep the rules. You become my accomplice.
The meeting between Hoyeol and Raymond Sean.
What would be the result of that meeting?
Park Minjae didnt dare to predict it.
That was why he didnt tell AAU about it.
Thanks to this, even if the world learned about Raymonds purpose. At this moment, they didnt know that Hoyeol had gone out to look for Raymond Sean.
Park Minjae raised the corner of his mouth.
Perhaps because he was middle-aged and quite old.
The world looked like it would turn around.
I am sure theyll have expectations again.
Even though they didnt do anything.
The world judged Hoyeol as they pleased.
He didnt want to see that anymore.
If this was what you called being rebellious, then so be it.
Park Minjae continued.
Actually, Yusra General Manager Lee Hoyeol has already gone to see that bastard Raymond. Maybe hes talking to Raymond right now.
Yes?!
Y-You didnt tell, did you?
Do you want to share that with the world?
Thats
Sung Hyunjoon faltered.
Likewise, it was because he could already imagine the future.
Everyone in the world probably would depend on Hoyeol, just like they had done so far.
Yoon Sookyum nodded.
Im sick of two-faced people.
Oh, those words just now sounded unlike you, Yoon Sookyum?
You did the right thing, Branch Manager.
Yoon Sookyum knew.
Society was not a place full of dreams and hopes. That was obvious from the fact that ungrateful forces still existed, clinging to Hoyeol for their own gain.
So what do you think is his reason?
Why did Raymond come to Hoyeol?
That question was very difficult for an AAU employee to answer.
However, he could guarantee one thing.
They probably wont just have a conversation.
I agree with you.
Really? Why?
Havent you already guessed it, Branch Manager?
Well, I actually think so too.
Park Minjaes heart was still beating wildly.
Pride was stirring in his chest.
Raymond Sean, he couldnt leave that bastard alone.
It was his pride as a tech developer of the Arcana Continent.
And what about Hoyeol?
Sung Hyunjoon said quietly.
Maybe It could be worse than when dealing with the demons.
Hoyeol and Raymond Sean.
Conflict would definitely happen between the two.
In that regard, the three men were sweating.
Its not easy to predict.
Its like hes gone into a tigers den.
Is there a chance of winning in the first place?
No matter how strong Hoyeol was.
The opponent was Raymond Sean.
He probably knew all the secrets related to the Cataclysm.
In a way, he could be said to be the creator of Arcana.
At Sung Hyunjoons words, the two became silent.
Did he hit the nail on the head?
Seong Hyunjoon, who realized it late, spoke hastily.
Hey, can you give me a rebuttal?
No. Its excellent, Hyunjoon. There is no room for rebuttal.
Yeah. Thats exactly true.
Ugh, please!
He said that, but.
Perhaps because he had the experience of encountering Raymond Sean.
Park Minjae could picture Raymonds actions in his mind.
But Raymond, that bastard is no ordinary snake. He will do whatever it takes to talk to the General Manager before they clash. Well, I experienced it too.
Is that something you experienced during Cosmo?
Thats right.
Park Minjae recalled the time when he had struck Raymond Sean.
The corners of his mouth were always lifted up.
It was an expression that didnt reveal what was inside.
Instead of a clear answer, what came back was a mystery.
Even thinking about it again, it was an unpleasant memory.
The society was full of two-faced people.
But Raymond was the worst two-faced person out there.
From the outside, he is the best CEO. Do you remember all the compliments? But what was it like inside the company? Have our opinions ever been properly reflected in the operation of the Arcana Continent?
Uh No?
He didnt allow even a single misaligned balance to be touched. And he boasted that Arcana was perfect. You think I am a boomer? No. Rayman Sean, who tried to confine us to an already established framework, that bastard is the real boomer.
Maybe because it had a lot to do with being a boomer.
Park Minjaes voice was particularly strong when he said boomer.
He composed himself and continued speaking.
Its obvious. Hell try to argue like he did back then. One way or another, after sufficiently discouraging the opponent, hell try to steer the conversation in the direction he wants.
So Raymond Sean was that kind of person.
Thats right, in that regard, I am looking forward to it.
Yes?
Park Minjae smirked.
Can you imagine?
What?
The way our General Manager gives instructions in a fight.
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.
.
I looked at the flashing message.
[Checking the conditions]
I was wondering what the conditions were, but it was just this?
[Quest: Disarm]
Meet the entry conditions for the dungeon rupture.
Unequip your weapon. (In Progress)
Weapon.
Excluding the ethereal iron on my waist, all I had in my inventory were two crossbows. Even if I put the ethereal iron into my inventory, there was no significant difference in power.
If Im ever in danger.
Ego Sword.
The ethereal iron, who had an ego, would jump out of the inventory and try to protect me. So even if I matched his rhythm, the conditions wouldnt be a problem. But, didnt I tell you?
Are you telling me to leave my equipment here as a sign of hospitality?
Cold words.
However, I will decline your hospitality.
I didnt come to Raymond because I felt bad.
Raymond came to me first.
I couldnt make a compromise.
Besides, hes Raymond Sean, right?
Both Grandfel and I.
We hated Raymond.
Knowing that, I opened my mouth.
Speaking about pride.
Provoking peoples feelings.
Those were Grandfels specialty.
I dont accept your suggestion.
Yeah.
Raymond Sean, its about you.
Im here to dispose of you depending on whether you have pride or not.
So dont try to control me with quests or anything.
Unequip your weapon. (Fail)
Rupture.
The space of [oddity].
If I entered the realm of oddity, I could interfere to some extent with the ruptures that were the space of oddity.
Although it might not be enough to tear the dimension apart like a dragon and go to the Arcana Continent, I could at least interfere with a rupture that had already been created.
So it is up to you whether to open or close the door.
From now on, I would make it open somehow.
Soon, I seriously lifted my mana.
Then as soon as I did that, my vision began to flash.
[Youve met the conditions].
It seemed he had realized the seriousness of his situation now.
Unfortunately.
He was late.
Did he think it would be okay now that he had taken the initiative?
No, the important thing was not whether I won or lost the fight.
It was wrong that he even dared to start a fight.
Something that was done to judge me.
Youd better prepare an excuse from now on.
This will also be reflected in your disposition.
I didnt know if Grandfel would listen to his excuses, though.
But youre consistent even in front of Raymond, Grandfel.
In contrast, I was constantly racking my brain.
My brain gave an estimate.
Its worth a try.
It didnt matter what would pop out of Raymond Seans tigers den.
I had just gained one more corner to trust.
An unexpected and reliable ally.
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