Ch 12
Episode 11 – Damn it.
The beginning of the 5th floor was a pure white space.
A space with no end in sight, neither the ceiling nor the floor.
[The 5th floor trial begins.]
[From now on, viewers cannot move.]
[A week is given in ASTROAD world time.]
[The current time is not affected.]
-Ah, a fluidized abande;
-I can’t get used to this feeling every time I see it.
-But I have to be patient. What should I do? The 5th floor is fun.
– That’s
When you enter the 5th floor, reality and time are cut off.
In other words, it takes less than a minute to go from the 4th floor to the 6th floor.
As a result, it becomes impossible for viewers to leave the broadcast naturally, and they spend a week with the streamer.
‘Here, the number of following is more than 90% of the number of viewers.’
After looking at your face for a week, you can hear whether it is a bad feeling or a good feeling, and fewer viewers naturally leave.
In addition, the streamer’s combat ability is greatly improved, so it is a place of opportunity.
‘It’s also different from seeing it and experiencing it yourself.’
Kim Jae-joo felt heartbroken as he directly experienced the feeling of floating that he had vaguely imagined while watching the video.
His body was floating. like a ghost
「You are possessed by one of the characters of the destroyed world ‘Astrod’.」
“In addition to you, there is one other rider in this world.”
“There are two ways to get through the fifth floor.”
「Achieve the set ending or kill other users.」
「If other users reach the end first, you can experience the destruction of this world with your whole body.」
-Explain
-You can’t just say you’re looking for it, look at the twisted Bebe.
– That’s not wrong either.
-Oh, thank you! If it wasn’t for you, I really wouldn’t have known that.
– What are you talking about?
-Five! friend. This is also my opinion. you can say no Wrong words.
– This is really cool. Hey, I’m afraid it’s your real name, not Nick. How many floors are you on?
– My name is strong! strong morning! Waldo! Top floor in your mind!
“Stop fighting. I’ll ban the chat.”
As the chat window became confused, Jaejoo Kim finally opened his mouth.
-Oh, our talent. Did you already find the van function?
– Do you like your eyesight?
After a brief commotion, a new hologram window appeared.
[Tell me the power you want.]
‘Here the person is decided.’
If the difficulty level is higher, he will become one of the main characters of the empire.
His magical abilities are the Imperial Chief Wizard.
Sorcerer Engineering is an Imperial Platinum Engineer.
Physical strength is one of the Imperial Knights Commanders.
In addition, there were streamers who chose non-combat professions such as merchants or secret assassins, but they were not preferred due to the lack of increase in stats.
-Night, of course. Shout out that it’s dexterity, physical strength
-No, he was blessed with magical powers. Then the wizard is better
-If you watch the fight, the assassin isn’t bad, right?
-Hong-Mer-Byeong The assassin is really bad
-Is it true that there is no magic engineering recommendation?
Opinions of viewers differed greatly. Among them, magic engineering was mostly neglected.
‘Of course it’s magic engineering.’
Kim Jae-joo’s thoughts did not change. Magical engineering is ignored now, but as time passes, the perception of it changes drastically with the advent of a genius named Reynolds.
Jaejoo Kim opened his mouth without hesitation.
“mind-.”
[Are you sure your chosen power is related to the beast? Y/N]
– Belt?
– What are you talking about?
– Was there any magic?
-The monsters here are called beasts in Astrod.
Jaejoo Kim hastily opened his mouth again.
“mind-.”
[Possessed as a person related to the beast.]
– Is the system broken?
– Chew haha, the answer is you
– What’s the situation?
“No, I’m Magic Engineering….”
Before he could finish his words, his floating body instantly turned into dots and was sucked to the floor.
When I opened my eyes, the first thing I saw was a canopy with colorful decorations.
Jaejoo Kim hurriedly got up.
‘Nonsense’
-I’m sober now.
– Well, it’s fine at the right time to ask.
The room was gorgeous.
There was no place to put the jewels, and it was too much to damage the aesthetics.
He got out of bed with an awkward movement.
‘The first day is an adjustment period. certainly.’
The first day of the week is a time to adapt to the possessed body.
The physical abilities are the same, but the change in appearance can only make it awkward.
Looking around, fortunately, the subspace backpack he had obtained was neatly placed in the corner.
‘That’s not the problem.’
I needed to clear up the situation.
“Did I say that I was a beast?”
An unusual voice came out of his mouth.
-Look at the hook coming in unaccustomed to his voice lol
– Do you think you’ve heard it before?
-No, it’s definitely called magic engineering at the end
-Magic engineering is not good, but magical beasts are real haha
-I didn’t even know I had magical powers;
-Aren’t you locked up right now, so you can’t even write a complaint to the manager?
-yep
– I hit the goal lol.
Viewers were also confused by the sudden situation.
‘You have to adapt to your body first.’
Whether things are twisted or not, the fact that the ordeal has begun remains the same.
That said, it’s good to die if you’re immersed in the current situation.
Jaejoo Kim stretched his arms and legs.
– What about stretching leisurely in the midst of this?
-I think he’s trying to get used to his body because it’s awkward.
-Hahahaha I really respect the sword-like judgment
-no. what kind of stretch does the robot do
-I’m just checking to see if there’s any oil leaks.
– By the way, where did Popoi go?
-Eh? Really?
“ah.”
Only then did he realize Popoi’s absence.
When I entered the 5th floor, the popoes had disappeared.
-Ahhh
– Extreme emotional restraint on
-Where did the body go? Aren’t you a housekeeper?
– What is it, give me back my popoi
-The kids watching are more uproar than Jaejoo Kim.
‘For now, I need information.’
Running out to find Popoy because he can’t see it is suicide.
If a person suddenly behaves inappropriately and rumors spread, other users will find out.
[User ‘THE LOVE’ sponsors 20 coins!]
[Diary on the table.]
Due to the nature of the ordeal on the 5th floor, only a new hologram window came to mind instead of the electronic voice.
-Ah, you’re putting this in here;
-I wanted to see Jaejoo Kim panicking.
-ㄲw
“Ah, thank you for your support. A diary?”
Jaejoo Kim looked around and found a thick book on the table.
‘I’m sure I’m out of my mind.’
Belatedly, he recalled his memory.
A diary is given to all streamers in common.
In order to be able to know information about the characters or their psychological state.
– Would you notice?
– Oh no jam
I sat blankly at my desk and opened the first page of my diary.
“February 20, 944 of the Imperial Year
I am 10 years old this year.
He asked his father for a magic beast as a birthday present, but he was hit in the face.
My brother’s scornful gaze pierced my chest.
What is so wrong?”
-My heart is ripped from the first content;
-Someone said it was related to magical beasts lol
Then the second chapter.
「Imperial calendar, February 22, 944
I made my own space under the room without my father’s knowledge.
He gave gold coins to Podric for helping, but he did not receive it.
He decided to procure magical beasts in the future.
I think I will be able to sleep well today.”
In that way, Jaejoo Kim read the thick diary step by step without realizing that time was passing.
‘I did. I know who you are.’
The main character of the diary was a person Kim Jae-joo knew well.
However, the presence was faint and not greatly revealed, so I just didn’t pay attention.
If you remember, the main character eventually found the hidden beast by his father and burned them to death with his own hands.
In the end, the main character, unable to control his sadness and anger, gets into a riot on the roadside while drinking alcohol and carries a degrading rumor about him being a fool.
widely.
Kim Jae-joo, who covered the last diary with the 958 year of the imperial calendar, approached the full-length mirror on the wall.
A blonde father and older brother, and another gorgeous catch.
The gloomy eyes that covered the beautiful face.
‘Kaoli.’
The protagonist of the diary was the second prince of the empire.
‘Damn Kaoli.’
The second prince of Astrod, who is about to perish.
Kim Jae-joo has to spend a week as the second imperial prince of the empire.
Even with his life as collateral.
– How dare you?
-I thought I would be surprised when I looked in the mirror lol
-Voila! Its identity was the prince.
– But what’s the ending?
– No one seems to know because no one has chosen
-Talent ordeal alarm window aa
Jaejoo Kim pressed the ordeal alarm window that was newly placed in the settings window.
[5th floor ordeal alarm]
[Please reach the set ending.]
[Possessed person: Kaoli de Toprax]
[Conclusion: Become an emperor. However, usurpation of the throne by means of force is not permitted.]
[Remaining time: 6 days 16 hours]
– Look at the scale of the Kiya difficulty level.
-ah. I thought I’d just build up my strength and do it right away;
– I’m going to block this at the source lol.
– Hahaha The difficulty is disgusting
– Wasn’t he crazy?
-ㅇㅇ On the contrary, the first prince did a good job of making the image.
-???: Khhh, I just imagined myself becoming an emperor.
– Isn’t it too early?
‘I didn’t expect this…’
I thought it would be difficult to a certain degree, but I never imagined that it would be a stir from the start.
As expected, if you choose a mage engineer, the ending isn’t too difficult.
Each possessed mage engineer has a machine they want to make.
Usually, it is decided that the machine can be built by quickly raising the ability level.
‘But that doesn’t mean I can’t learn magic engineering.’
Just because you are possessed by a person related to magical beasts doesn’t mean you can’t learn magic engineering.
-It might be better if you are a talented prince
-ㅇㅇ Just grab a wizard or a knight leader with power and raise your abilities
-If you have Mancoin, you can purchase the skill book immediately.
“I’ll think about it.”
As the viewers say, there is also a way to find someone with the power you want and learn. You can also purchase skill books at related places, so it’s not a bad choice.
‘It’s not that easy either.’
However, there are penalties.
The skill book price doubles if you want to learn other abilities other than the power you selected at the beginning.
The cheapest is around 500 coins, so it is a price that is quite burdensome for streamers who are just starting out.
‘Besides, I don’t have enough time.’
If you were a knight leader, you wouldn’t think it strange if you were locked up in a sword training or a dance hall all day, but what if the second prince, who was usually confined to the corner of the room, is like that?
‘Other streamers will definitely notice me.’
A situation where you never know when your neck will fly away.
“Is there anyone out there?”
Jaejoo Kim cleared his throat once and said to the outside of the door.
– How natural is that?
– Hahahaha what acting skills
-I knew for a moment that he was the real prince;
The servant, who had been waiting outside at Kim Jae-joo’s call, came in cautiously.
“Did you call?”
“Call Podrick.”
“Yes.”
-Did you take a moment to read the diary and get the concept?
-creeps;
‘Now, we have to figure out exactly what the magical powers are.’
Not long after, a middle-aged man came in.
“Did you call me, Prince?”
“Podric.”
“Is it because of the new beast that came in today?”
‘Are you new?’
– Kim Jae-joo is confused haha
– How far will his method acting go?
– Just stop. He’s a prince.
“okay.”
“I prepared it in case you still find it.”
Podrick bowed his head politely and left the room, then came with a square object wrapped in a white cloth.
“This beast came from the north. He is famous for his ferocious temper, but he is exceptionally gentle. Thanks to him, it saved him the trouble of catching it.”
As if Podrick wanted to know his suffering, he put his horse on the floor and removed the white cloth.
What was revealed was an iron box.
The iron box was reminiscent of a small prison with iron bars attached to its sides.
-Why is your brother out there?
– Hahaha Where did you go?
“Po-poi.”
The beast inside was Popoi.
There were exactly three of them, and all of them were making low-key sounds.
– Seeing the sound of pain, I think it’s the kids who were with Jaejoo Kim, right?
“You look weak.”
Podric with a puzzled expression on his face at Jaejoo Kim’s words approached him.
“Even if I ask the Beast Hunters, they say they don’t know the reason. After examining it, I think it’s because I’ve been consuming too much magic stone.”
-Yes?
– You said it was a magic stone?
– Awesome hahahahahaha
– not; Why does it come out on the first floor for a few thousand coins?
Only then did viewers realize that the shining stone on the first floor is a magic stone, and endless chatting came up.
“Is there no problem?”
“Once the time….”
Podrick, who was coming closer, could not finish his speech and dropped the iron box.
Jaejoo Kim hastily grabbed the iron box.
“Hwang, Prince.”
Podrick’s fingertips trembled.
‘Why? There would be no problem with my actions.’
There was no problem as I followed the tone of the prince I saw in the video.
Kim Jae-joo maintained a calm expression as much as possible.
“I wonder if the emperor even touched the prince’s body?”
“What do you mean?”
“Why…why did you feel the energy of the magic stone in your body!”