Chapter 147 After All, I’m a Player

3 month 19 day.

Night.

Su Ming did not choose to set foot in Keyimu Town.

Just stay outside.

"Plato...are you okay?"

My hand was always held by Miao Xueer.

"fine."

Is that a problem?

We are all going to die in a thousand years anyway, so what difference does it make if we die earlier or later? It's almost like a game.

No.

When I didn’t know it was a reality, I adopted a daughter and didn’t treat her as a statistic.

Now I know.

We have cultivated Keyimu Town for such a long time. If anything, we can just find a new town and spend some time to complete the task.

But can it really be calculated that way?
Obviously, no. Su Ming didn't think he was a good person, nor did he think he was a truly cold-blooded person.

There are very few people in this world who are purely good or purely evil, right?

Encountered it along the way.

A humanoid figure that is much more disgusting than the zombie killer.

Extremely fast, no less than a werewolf.

Their qualities in all aspects may be slightly inferior to those of werewolves, but their numbers are totally incomparable in a one-on-one fight.

Look at Miao Xueer.

She was concentrating on catching fish. After learning from me for a few days, she could catch fish with some effort.

"Block the fire... just for a moment, it shouldn't be discovered, right?"

"No. There aren't any of them around here."

"Ah."

Remain silent.

Smelling the odor of burnt meat, she quickly put out the fire and handed over the fish, which had not been scaled clean. The internal organs were barely cleaned.

"Plato."

"There might be some survivors in Keyimu Town."

"Are you going to find it?"

"?"

seriously.

Su Ming didn't expect her to say that.

Judging from how calm she was just now, she should want to get away from here together, right?
"I don't know if the holy water I brought back will be of any use to them."

"But...if I don't go find it once."

"You must not be sleeping well."

"So, as long as you can guarantee your safety, go ahead if you want to. I'll be waiting for you here."

You didn't even say anything about going together?
"If it's a normal outing, of course I'll go."

"You are my favorite knight."

"But I know very well that I am a burden in the face of what is happening in Keyimu Town now."

"Rather than having to go together."

"I might as well wait for you here. The Eliza royal family... is a tolerant royal family that will delegate power to talented people."

"..."

She lifted a strand of snow-white hair from her cheek.

near.

Touch once.

Then he smiled brilliantly.

"go quickly."

"As a royal family, how can you know that your people are suffering and just want to escape?"

"But I really want to do this. This is completely... an idea that will make you think that I am not a good royal family at all, right?"

"Anyway."

"Just remember, it's not just the commoners who are suffering. There are also masters waiting here who are worried that the knight won't return."

"Then... finish what you want to do beautifully."

"..."

The only thing that matters is whether to remedy the situation or not.

No need to think now.

It’s really not that complicated.

Players.

If you want to do it, just do it.

If you don't want to go, just leave.

The only thing that matters is that you have no regrets. You have a clear conscience. It doesn't matter if it's Sese or something else.

3 month 20 day.

Cursed land.

This is the forest where Mu Xueer originally lived.

Due to the influx of a large number of refugees, the people of Keyimu Town were somewhat hesitant to clear all the forests in the cursed land at once.

Outsiders have no such awe at all.

Zeke said.

Since Su Ming asked them to come, he could allow them to stay, provided they built their own houses and reclaimed the wasteland.

The theories left by Su Ming include concepts such as how to make full use of refugees in the future... and so on.

Jike put all his knowledge into practice.

Let them be self-sufficient. Half of the leaders were from Keyimu Town, and half were their own people. No one objected to the people of Keyimu Town who equipped them with weapons and accepted them.

Herein lies the problem.

The reputation of the Cursed Land has a long history.

Before Zeke's father's generation, his reputation was already quite loud.

The most widely circulated rumor is that the original inhabitants of Keyimu Town were almost completely massacred a long time ago, and the current people in Keyimu Town are refugees who have gradually gathered together due to the war.

The natives said.

Because they had offended the demons by clearing the forest, the village was sacrificed.

But Jike had personally entered the cursed land and reclaimed it with his own hands, and nothing happened. He also followed Su Ming to the deepest part and saw many places in it that were perfect for growing crops and building houses as long as the trees were cut down.

In order to strengthen Keyimu Town, the inherent impression of the cursed land must be broken.

He has always done so.

In order to have their own houses and land, the refugees rushed into the forest. The remaining people who still wanted to stay in the cursed land could no longer bear it and wondered why outsiders could take their land.
Working hard.

According to the theory described by Su Ming, and with the help of today's carpenters and bricklayers, they can make improvements and build a better and deeper foundation, so that people can have toilets and bathing places in the house.

Weaponry.

Jike did what Su Ming said, secretly led people to fight in the burial sites near the town, and picked up a lot of them. And fortunately, after seeing it, one of the refugees immediately said that he could make it.

According to this situation.

Jike could easily imagine that Keyimu Town could become the origin of a new kingdom in the future, or even the capital.

But the good times didn't last long.

Just a few days ago.

Some refugees ran to a place not far from the Muchel Castle and dug the foundation. From underneath, they dug out something smelly. It was humanoid. Its white eyeballs could move.

People were frightened.

That was dug up during the day.

Jake just thought, what's the use of a demon that can't move? Monsters like the bishop were cremated.

Ignoring the opposition voices from the people of Keyimu Town.

Go and pull it up yourself and burn it before dark.

In fact, what most civilians say... is right, right?
Wait for Lord Plato to come back, wait for Her Highness Eliza to come back. That way, no matter what happens, I will have a clear mind.

If we really wait like that, we will not let the development of Keyimu Town stagnate. Let the refugees continue to dig the foundation... until new human figures are dug out at night in the deeper areas of the cursed land.

"Pfft-"

Completely different from daytime.

I didn't see it clearly.

The man's head had already flipped over, leaving behind a cloud of blood.

Several people were killed in succession.

Zeke raised a torch, took the lead with his men, and several more people died... before they were barely subdued.

But does that work?
The loosened soil revealed hands everywhere.

Keyimu Town, how many times can you exchange your life for another's?

"We're fucked."

"Why don't you wait for Master Plato to come back... Zeke, you are far from being able to take charge on your own!"

"It's all because of your self-righteous decision...Give me back my daughter!!!"

"..."

Since he brought the remaining people, they hid together in the notes left by Su Ming... under the cliff of the so-called refuge.

Zeke was scolded and looked at with resentment every day.

"Shut up!"

"Boss Zeke also wants us to get better! Besides, this is one of the things Master Plato told us to do!"

"Bullshit! Did Lord Plato tell you to keep acting recklessly when you encounter problems?!"

"Hasn't the last incident been enough of a lesson for us? Is it that difficult to wait for Master Plato to come back?"

"We shouldn't have touched this forest..."

"..."

Su, I did not say that you have to act on your own when encountering problems.

This matter is undoubtedly my own problem.

“I never thought of shirking my responsibility.”

"I'll take you out."

"After that, you can hang me on the railing or burn me at the stake, but I can remove me from the Toth family tree with just a frown."

“Or… among you, is there anyone who dares to say that he can stand up and kill me now, and find a way out for me?”

"..."

Such cold words made those sharp voices much quieter.

Jake is tired.

This is a major mistake.

He felt it for the first time.

The fact that I spent the first 30 years of my life as a dog was not groundless. Perhaps I had no talent at all.

He just relied on the theories provided by Plato and did some things that seemed very smart but were actually very stupid.

It's raining again. What should I do?
If it were a sunny day, maybe there would be hope?

But it happened to be a rainy day that would last for who knows how long. If it continued like this, many people would starve to death. Even if the people of the Toss family could starve to death standing, it didn't mean that others could.

3 month 21 day.

Jake went out.

He only brought two trusted confidants with him who were quite skilled.

"Boss Zeke, we three can't bring back that much food."

"There's nothing we can do about it."

"If you just want to leave here..."

“Shut up! This is not just the new Keyimu Town brought by Su, it is also the foundation of you, me, him, and everyone else! I promised Su… As long as I am here, Keyimu Town will be here.”

"..."

Anyone can talk big.

"Roar--"

But when facing a fast and ferocious monster.

Even if they managed to escape with some food, it would be far from enough to feed the hundreds of people hiding in the "shelter". It was like hitting a rock with an egg.

"Jick."

When they found another ration of food, they fled desperately.

I heard a sound behind me.

Jake turned around.

A weapon emitting a faint glow. A person with a bloody face appeared in sight.

"..."

Jike hasn't felt tears well up in his eyes in over 30 years.

There is now.

"Su...I didn't fulfill my promise."

“Too many people died.”

"Originally... the number of people was close to 4,000, but now there are less than 1,000 left."

Choking.

There was a sense of relief, but at the same time there was a strong sense of loss.

he thinks.

It is no longer possible to have the absolute confidence to make the Toss family go down in history as before. Instead... it will bear a long-lasting infamy.

"Is it a man?"

"If you're a man, don't just shed tears."

Su Ming threw his dropped weapon at his feet, "If you are a man, let's take revenge together."

3 month 21 day.

Night.

Su Ming took Miao Xueer to the cave in the middle of the cliff.

This is the residence of one of the three burrows of Miao Xueer.

Before leaving, Su Ming considered various situations and wrote them down in his theoretical notes. Unexpectedly, they really came in handy.

"Master Plato!"

"Master Plato and Her Highness Eliza are back. We are saved!"

"..."

Compared to Zeke, he lost the trust of most people.

Su Ming and Miao Xueer have become new hope.

Avoid other people.

Talk to Zeke alone. Now the matter is clear.

But Su Ming really didn't know that there really was a "curse" underneath the curse.

I have been with Miao Xueer for so long and have never met her. She has lived here for more than 30 years and she doesn't know. Who can predict this?

"Listen carefully, now is not the time for anyone to take responsibility."

“If there’s a problem, fix it.”

"I brought back some things that might be useful to them. Choose some good fighters and go out with me. We can't bring back much food just by guerrilla warfare. We have to deal with them immediately. There are only less than a few hundred monsters. They are not that scary."

"……I see."

Jake stood up.

Is it because of malnutrition or fear?

I can’t explain it, but my hand holding the knife was shaking a little.

3 month 22 day.

Of the dozens of people taken out, 2/3 died.

A silver cross is useless. But a knife anointed with holy water does help.

But then again.

In 2023, they were at most thugs with some strength who had fought many times. Facing the "demon", how many of them could remain calm?
"How about...I'll find a way to buy some time. Su, you can take them and let them escape as many as you can."

Jike's momentum has been completely frustrated by the successive misfortunes. Of course, so many people died in Keyimu Town and it is needless to say how much pressure he is under.

Is it easy for Su Ming?
will not.

I died several times because of laxity.

Because I had to rescue the people around me. I died several times.

The sun didn't come out for a long time. A cloudy day was no different from night to them. If we had to wait for them, most of the people in Keyimu Town would have died first. Some people were already starving to death.

Howling all over the place.

"do not be afraid."

"Hold on a little longer, be patient for a while. Plato will definitely save everyone."

Miao Xueer temporarily served as the spiritual leader. With her gentle voice and snow-white face, she looked like a saint.

But secretly.

"Plato..."

"Is there really no danger?"

"If it doesn't work... just give up. I know it's cruel, but..."

Shuangtong was very shaken.

She could also see that this was not a problem that Su Ming could solve in a short period of time. In other words, ordinary people had to be allowed to return to Keyimu Town in just one or two days before most of them starved to death.

"I will bear the blame."

"Anyway...it's not like the royal family has never abandoned a territory for war, leaving the civilians to fend for themselves."

Is there any way to destroy all the demons by myself in just one night?
Gains are useful.

With the added time, it is easy to kill several demons.

But without the buff, it's difficult to kill one.

However, enchanting requires a lot of physical energy.

Is there really no way?
some.

It’s not that I can’t beat it, it’s just that it’s too difficult to limit the time to one or two days.

There is another way.

It can even be used as an excuse to 'disappear'.

"Xue'er, give me two days."

“If I can’t do it, I’ll just give up.”

"If I did it..."

"I'm going to ask a tailor to make a special dress for you... and then let you wear it to see if it looks cool."

"..."

Gave her an offer she couldn't refuse.

Believe it or not.

If you believe it, agree to it.

Even if she didn't believe it, she had to go anyway. In the end, she wasn't given the choice at all.

"You'll be a burden if you come with me."

If you cry and say you want to go together.

Then just repeat what she said.

"Plato..."

"You're such a jerk!"

"What if... you didn't keep your promise and didn't come back."

Will she die together?
"I promise, I'll be back."

originally.

I thought it was a good opportunity. If I died in battle, wouldn't that be the best excuse?

Dying in nostalgia is better than buying some soy sauce and disappearing with Xiaoye. There is no need to keep reminiscing about yourself and have expectations.

But don't want to do that.

The last words he left were torn to pieces.

It doesn't matter if he is a scum or a bastard who shows off and then walks away.

That's better. You are obviously alive, but you have to let the people who love you think you are dead. It's a sad, numb, cruel life. Maybe you can get out of it after a long time, or maybe you can't.

Keyimu Town is a good place that the player has built himself and is ready to hand over to Miao Xueer.

How could it be the parasitic habitat of these freaks that suddenly emerged from the ground?

I want to go back.

But before I go back, I have to shiver enough. I have to let her know that although I won't be with her until the end, I will also... live a good life in 2023, a long time from now. It's not good not to let her know this.

Dying together with the person she loves seems like something she would do.

Compared to this.

If you know that the person you love is alive and well, and you stay in this era and scold him for being irresponsible scum who shows off and leaves, maybe it will be much better.

so.

It's really not a big deal.

Read the file several times.

Just take a little more time.

"Come on, beasts!"

When they reached the area of ​​Keyimu Town, they stepped on the corpses of their own kind. They raised their swords, and the glow bloomed. They really felt like a holy swordsman.

"Roar--"

Are you full of energy?
Unfortunately.

me too.

I can do whatever I want to Miao Xueer after that. I wish I could kill you all right away. Thriller is my biggest motivation as a player.

Does having more people mean having more power?
not necessarily.

after all.

I am the only player in this world. It has never been closed. What level do you dare to fight me?

(End of this chapter)