Solo Clear Chapter 13

Normally, fighting amongst the survivors within the training ground was forbidden.
However, there was a way to temporarily lift this rule.
There was a Duel Request card at the store.
In a game, a system called, Duel, was created so that the players can fight amongst themselves.
One thing that was different from PK was that it had rules.

“You want us to fight you?”

Choi Min Ki asked as if he was contemplating.
While fighting amongst themselves, they turned their attention to me and stopped fighting.
They probably knew what I was thinking.
I would let money come in between them, control the fight and completely break up the group.

They didn't contemplate for a long time.
50,000 Geny wasn't a small amount and it was an amount that could really help them during the second stage.
If they moved on to the next stage with their current situation, they wouldn't have a chance.
The fear of not being able to survive overwhelmed them.
I just tossed them a good deal knowing that's how they felt.

"How are we supposed to fight you? Do we take turns?"
"I'll take all of you on at once. If you win and get the 50,000 Geny, you can distribute it any way you want. I won't take part in that."
"…Okay. There's really nothing for us to lose."

All of them seemed to be agreeing with Han Ji Suk.
It might be impossible if they took me on by themselves, but together, there's a chance that they could.

I stood up from my seat and headed towards the store.
I purchased five of the Duel Request cards, gave one card to each and kept one for myself.

"This should be used as a last resort when things can't be worked out by talking. Please use it wisely."

That was what was written on the card.
I think the current situation calls for it.
It was too late for them to make up with each other.
Their hatred towards each other was now focused on me.
Seeing their faces filled with spite made me s.h.i.+ver a bit.

"I made it so that all of us can fight at once."

They all took out their weapons and was getting ready to attack.
Bow and arrow, a single sword, a dagger and knuckles.
If Goo Tae Myung supported from behind, they wouldn't have to worry about him getting in the way.

"What's going on? I think they're going to duel each other."

On top of four of their heads, the word, Duel, popped up and a man shouted.
Using four of them as the center of the stage, a blue ribbon connected to each other, making a square around them.
The large stage took up ¼ of the stage, giving them enough s.p.a.ce to duel.

The people that were worried about surviving the next round gathered around them.
They gladly welcomed these kinds of small events because it helped them forget about having to survive, even if it was just for a moment.
Even if it meant fighting amongst the survivors.
I a.s.sumed that the clan leader, Kim Tae Min, would step in and stop the fight.
However, he was seen standing with a smile while eating popcorn that another purchased from the store.

"The 20 second countdown will begin."

The number, 20, appeared above their heads and started counting down.
I couldn't hear the sound of the other survivors cheering and shouting.

"Start the Duel!!"

The duel started as the countdown finished.
The rule was simple.
Survivors are automatically eliminated if their HP drops below 5% or if they agree to forfeit.

Despite of the fact that the duel started, no one moved.
It's common sense to observe the situation when there's a group of people fighting at once.
Going about it without much thought can cause one to be attacked by everyone.
However, I didn't care much about it and decided to attack them.

Swoosh.

I heard the sound of the arrow cutting through the air.
The other stood still until I attacked them.

The first one to attack was Goo Tae Myung.
Goo Tae Myung shot his first arrow and decided to use his distance to his advantage.
The arrow that flew through the air barely touched my cheek.

It didn't matter.

Not sure if he got lucky or if he actually improved.
If that arrow flew right through my head, I wouldn't be able to revive because of the damage.
Feeling a bit of fear from the thought, I took a deep breath.
The first one to step up was Choi Min Ki.

"Don't get carried away!!"

With knuckles strapped to his hand, Choi Min Ki confidently started striking with his fist.

Maybe it was because my agility increased, but my reflexes made his punches seem really slow.
I even waited until his fist was right in front of my nose.
While he was retracting his fist, I quickly used this chance to punch him in the stomach.

Bam!!

"Gah!!"

Crack!!
A loud crack could be heard.

Not being able to endure the pain, Choi Min Ki fell to the floor.
His sharp and tough expression couldn't be seen anymore.
A part of his chest had an odd dent as if his ribs broke.

He barely had any HP left, but it was better to finish this for good.
As soon as I held my main weapon, an axe, his face was filled with fear despite of me not attacking him yet.

"I…I forfeit!!"

As soon as he announced that he wanted to forfeit, his body started floating and was placed outside of the ring.
Behind him were Lee Seul Ki and Han Ji Suk.
As soon as Choi Min Ki was eliminated, both of them kept their distance from me.

There's an opening.

The obstacles that blocked Goo Tae Myung from shooting was now gone.
Instead of attacking the other two, I decided it would be best to get rid of Goo Tae Myung first.

Goo Tae Myung was already preparing, which gave him another chance to shoot an arrow.
He didn't have the time to contemplate whether he was going to shoot or not.
He took too much time to prepare the next attack.
There was no way of knowing what would happen if he didn't end it with this attack.

"Just die!!"

Swoos.h.!.+

He let go of the arrow and it hit right in my forearm.
However, I barely felt any pain and broke the arrow shaft as if nothing happened.

It would be lying if I said I didn't feel any pain at all.
This was more like a scratch than an injury.

"Wa…wait, I!!"

Before he had the chance to yell out that he wanted forfeit, I attacked his left arm with my axe.
As part of the duel system, there wasn't any blood that seeped out from the injury, but he did feel the pain.

"Ahh!! Ack."

He started screaming in pain.
Yelling out at he wanted forfeit could make things easier for him, but it must've been excruciatingly painful for him to forget it.
Few seconds later, his HP dropped below 5% and his body was taken out of the ring.

"…d.a.m.n it."

Han Ji Suk observed the fight from the beginning and it seemed like he wasn't aware of how much of difference there was between his group and me.
His eyes were filled with hostility rather than fear because he couldn't acknowledge the current situation.

"Isn't it okay for a large group to suppress the smaller group?"
"What kind of nonsense are you spitting out?"
"The reason why I'm mad about Oh Hana's death isn't because I had some sort of feeling for her..You used your group to your advantage by ignoring her opinion, which led her to her death. It made me feel uncomfortable."
After saying that, Han Ji Suk, who was holding a sword, and I started fighting.
We clashed just twice.

staff :
Jen (TL)
Uptime (PR)