Omniscient Reader's Perspective

Episode 4–Line of Hypocrisy (4)

Episode Four - The Road to Hypocrisy ([-])

The next morning, I was almost out of supplies.Zheng Xiyuan stared at the shopping bags in the convenience store, as if she couldn't believe it.

"Oh my god, it's all sold out?"

"Yes."

"Ha, that's funny, everyone's watching, and now..."

"No, not just marginalized groups."

The midnight guests aren't just members of marginalized groups.

"Jin Duzi, you are making the worst choice."

Among them is Chun Renhao.

"You will regret this."

More than half of the food I eat is eaten by mainstream people, who of course pay exactly that amount.

Jung Hee Won was furious after hearing this story.

"Wait a minute, so mainstream groups are monopolizing food again?"

"more or less."

"No, what is it? Don't you intend to weaken the dominant group by facilitating transactions between the people?"

It was an unexpected insight, and I responded with a tinge of admiration.

"That's right. That's what we're here for. I want people to relocate voluntarily."

"Then why are you selling food to the mainstream? It won't change!"

"It's changed. I've got coins."

"what?"

That's 1450 coins, a huge paycheck for one night.

"No...what is the only son thinking? Shangya, can we really trust this person?"

Yoo Sang-ah winces when the attention suddenly turns to her, but then she smiles brightly.

"I believe in him."

This is a heavy burden.

"Only son, have you left enough food for yourself?"

"No, I sold it."

Zheng Xiyuan opened her mouth, as if speechless.At that time, someone touched my face.I turned my head and found a biscuit.

"Huh? You want me to eat it?"

Ji Yong nodded.The head moved cutely.I smiled and put the biscuit into Li Jiyong's mouth.

"I'm fine. You ate it. Ah, I have to tell you something... Guys, do you still have what you ate yesterday?"

"Yes I have."

"I have a little left."

"Why? Do you want to buy it back? I'll sell it." Jung Hee Won waved the cookie in a playful way.

"No, you should eat now."

"what?"

"Eat it all by today. You should," I repeated. "Otherwise you will regret it."

"Why... no, wait a minute. Shang Ya, what are you doing now? Why are you listening to him?"

"The only son said that for a reason."

Yoo Sang Ah smiled sweetly and opened a bag of biscuits.Lee Hyun-sung was confused, but ate the food anyway.Meanwhile, Lee Ji-yong is already eating it up the moment I speak.He is a good listener.

"Okay...I'll keep one."

"I won't stop you."

I just shrugged at Jung Hee Won's words, she will regret it herself.

At lunchtime, mainstream groups made a major statement.Qian Renhao said standing on a platform surrounded by people.

"Starting today, we'll be limiting food rations. The ration is three biscuits per person. And-"

Before the speech was over, people got angry.

"What? Three biscuits? How can we live on that?"

"That's right! Don't the Scouts get more food? You think we don't know?"

Despite being scolded, Qian Renhao laughed calmly.

"Your word is good. Yes. Scouts get more rations. If you want food, apply to be a Scout."

"Very few come back after applying to be a scout! The ones who come back often are the members of Chul Soo's team!"

"Do you want us to die now?"

Despite the violent response from the citizens, Qian Renhao takes it in stride.

"Those people are just unlucky. You know it's very dangerous out there. If you're not satisfied, why don't you get yourself something to eat?"

"that......"

People shut their mouths in silence.If they go out now, they will die.Everyone knows this.

Qian Renhao hadn't finished speaking yet.

"Ah, there's a way to get food without being a scout."

"what is this?"

"A deal. We're happy to trade food for anything we think is valuable. Everyone can give something different. Right?"

Qian Renhao's indifferent gaze made people tremble.Mostly people who came to me yesterday to buy food.

[The character "Qian Renhao" has activated the skill "inciting lv2". ]

"Originally, I didn't intend to do it. But yesterday, Jin Duzi told me something beautiful. That's right, folks. Is there anything free in the world? If you want food, you have to prove your worth. The thing is That's it. Haha, thank you for telling me some good news. Jin Duzi."

check it out?

At this time, everyone's attention was focused on me, and their eyes were full of resentment.

"Because that bastard..."

People wish they were stupid, and Cheon Ren Ho has mastered the art of demagoguery.This is a skill that most good team leaders possess.But in this way, the hostility will turn to me again...

I looked at Qian Renhao's back.It's a lovely layer.At least compared to the ones at Chungmuro ​​and Seoul Station.

The people gathered in front of the podium have already started bargaining.

"I'll buy it with coins, how much do you want?"

"200 coins"

"Huh? But I don't have that many coins."

"Let's go then."

200 coins for a piece of food, even ghosts may faint.

A member of Cheol Soo's team who sells food trembled with horror at the sight of my expression.He has a bandage on his thigh and looks like one of the guys I punched yesterday.

"Did I say thank you for yesterday?"

I turned my head suddenly and saw Zheng Xiyuan standing nearby.

"I think I hear you."

"However, I still want to thank you again."

I wanted to say something, but Jung Hee Won's eyes were fixed on the injured member Chul Soo.

"The one with the broken leg is the one who tried to rape me yesterday."

"I understand."

"Don't touch him, I will kill him with my own hands, understand?"

Her murderous intent is impressive.Was she chosen by a sponsor, or was it a twilight attribute?

[Exclusive skill, character list is activated. ]

I'm a little apprehensive about using this skill.If I hadn't saved this woman, she would have died long ago.Will she be registered as a character?

[Character Profile]

Name: Jung Hee Won

Age: 27 years old.

Constellation Sponsor: None (three constellations are currently interested in this person).

Personal Attribute: Curled Figure (Normal)

Unique skills: devil killer lv1, swordsmanship lv1.

Stigmata: None

Overall attributes: stamina lv.4, strength lv.4, agility lv.7, magic power lv.4.

Overall rating: She's a "curl figure" with great potential.Attribute information has not been validated because the attribute is not yet functional.

Fortunately, her message showed up.Unlike Yoo Sang Ah, Lee Ji Yong and Han Myung Moo.Wasn't she an outcast?By the way, this is a very interesting exclusive property.

curled up figure

From the name, it may not seem big, but it is one of the few "super evolution" attributes in the "Inactivation Law". "Curled Figure" is a universal rank attribute, but it can reach a rare or legendary rank depending on the occasion.

One of the 100 Strongest Men in Inactivation, The Crazy Butcher Evolved From the "Crunched Body"

I thought she was just a passing visitor, but I might have to consider her as a colleague.

It will take a while to develop her "demon slaying" skills, but if this woman is raised well, she can be a formidable killer.

"By the way, the only son is very calm."

Calm down...it looks like this.

"I am familiar with the plot in the novel."

"Huh? Does that make sense...wait a minute, where are you going?"

I didn't answer and got off the platform.Jung Hee Won wanted to go with me, and I reached out to stop her.

"It's ok."

Zheng Xiyuan landed gently under the platform.

I walked along the tracks and looked at the tunnel road leading to the Jacques station.It was pitch dark inside and couldn't see inside, but it smelled horrible.It was a smell of blood.

"You don't want to go in, do you?"

Zheng Xiyuan asked.

"Everyone who walks that way dies. Those thugs or anyone else. Everyone who walks in will die unconditionally."

Her words were wrong.Not everyone dies.At least one person has walked the road to the next station.

We climbed onto the platform again.We've been walking for a long time, but the line to trade food is still long.

Some protesting against mainstream groups were beaten, others paid unusual prices for the food.

Soon after, Yoo became enraged when she saw some young women from marginalized groups sneak behind a tarp.

"Ah, that's annoying. Did you see that?"

"I saw."

Qian Renhao said that anything can be exchanged for food, but the girl who just came in didn't bring anything.

Jung Hee Won jumped up.

"I can't just watch."

"What are you going to do?"

"Stop. I have to tell them, no matter what the circumstances, don't do it!"

"Then these women would go hungry."

"Are you going to watch it?"

"Yes, I think you should take a look this time."

"what do you mean?"

I silently accepted Jung Hee Won's contemptuous gaze.

"Jung Hee-won, stopping those women won't solve the current problem. Even if you stop them now, something like this will happen late at night."

"...and then I'll stop them again. I'll stop it, stop it."

"And what about their food? Among the crowd that just entered the tarp, there was a mother with a child. If that child died of starvation, would Jung Hee-won be responsible for that child's death?"

"...then what can I do? Another option..."

I looked up at Jung Hee Won.

With this, Jung Hee Won won't do anything unexpected.She is a 'squatting figure' with an image of 'killing demons' Based on her actions, Jung Hee Won may evolve into an indiscriminate murderer.

"Jung Hee-won, the key to this question is food, right?"

"...That's right."

"Then, we need to eliminate the source of the problem."

"Um......?"

I didn't answer, but looked at my watch, it was time.

Quark!

Yes, he showed up.The air split apart, revealing a familiar figure.There were screams everywhere.Humanity's nightmare sparked this tragedy.

【How are you? Haven't you been fine for a while?】

"-!"

"Ah ah ah!"

People panic about the appearance of ghosts.The presence of this guy is never a good thing.Even Jung Hee-won, who was full of energy, immediately flinched.

By the way, not Biheng.Originally, Bihen was the ghost responsible for all nearby channels.But this guy is different.Unlike Bihen's pure white fur, this goblin has black fur.

【My original friend who was in charge of this channel is under disciplinary action... so, this scene is my responsibility】

The goblin's shy tone is haunting.

[Then everyone.Do you look calm?That Bihen, who pretended to be pretentious just to set up this difficulty...]

"What are you talking about? Tell us what you want!"

[Don't be angry, everyone, no matter what, I'm here for you]

"For us?"

"Then give us something to eat!"

【Food? Aha...if you want food..】

After his words were finished, the ghost moved his hand.

[Added situational penalties. ]

(From now on, food reserves are limited.)

[All existing stored food is gone]

"Ah! What's the matter?"

People with emergency food screamed.Whether it's from the mainstream or the fringes, everything called "food" is in the air.

【hehe.Then everyone.You have to think about how to break this situation. 】

susu.

Canned goods, cookies, calorie bars, and more.People's collection of emergency food was destroyed by a gesture of the ghost.When people saw the food disappear, their expressions turned serious.

【Do you want to eat? Anyway, earth trash..】

His tone suddenly changed.I seem to remember his name.According to the original setting, there is such a ghost.His tone was timid, but crueler than any ghost.

In the distance, Chun Inho looked at me in confusion.

[Everyone, let us be happy from now on.hehe...】

Then there are system messages.

[Added situational penalties. ]

[Added 'cost of survival' clause]

From now on, 100 coins will be deducted every night as a "survival cost".If you can't pay the 'cost of survival', you die [the 'cost of survival' penalty will remain until the second main scene is cleared. ]

I laughed when I read the messages that went up, yeah now it's like the Law of Inactivation.

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