Login Psychopath - Chapter 116



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Episode 116.

I will kill you and then commit suicide!

It may sound like nonsense, but that’s actually what the skill description means.

No, it wasn’t even ‘you’, to be exact.

Anybody nearby.

The writer also had to take on enormous risks, but for the recipient, it was literally a bolt from the blue.

Isin frowned in bewilderment.

‘What kind of skill is this…?’

Even though I’ve been playing the game for a long time and have been hit by all sorts of skills, this is the first time I’ve seen a skill that’s this difficult to use.

Lee Shin thought while rubbing his lower jaw.

‘First of all, it seems like it was made to be used in dangerous situations… .’

I think I understand the intention of the skill.

Because from the very beginning, the skill description mentioned a situation where you face an unavoidable threat of death.

It’s probably a saying that you should save and use it only when it becomes dangerous enough to kill you.

In reality, all so-called ‘high-level’ jobs, such as murder, have at least one skill like this.

This is a skill that can create variables by utilizing it in a critical moment.

For example, the ‘random teleport (escape)’ skill of the wizard class.

Or maybe the ‘Immortal Shout (Invincible Skill)’ that the warrior class has.

These skills won’t necessarily guarantee the user’s survival or escape, but they will at least prevent them from dying without being able to put up any resistance.

It’s to allow you to make a last-ditch effort and die.

Or it could help you survive dramatically.

Although the method of each use may be different, the goal of the skill itself is similar.

However, the skill that Lee Shin has just obtained has a direction that is clearly different from the skills mentioned above.

You could call it a change of perspective.

It gave up on resisting the enemy altogether, and instead allowed them to secure at least one companion on their journey to the afterlife.

“… … .”

If you’re going to die anyway, at least don’t die alone!

A skill filled with malice.

So, if you think about it the other way around, it was actually a skill that was better suited to the job of murder.

but.

‘… It doesn’t seem to have much utility.’

A skill that fits the job concept perfectly.

But honestly, I’m not sure if it’s a good skill.

They say that it kills you as soon as you use it, but I wondered how many times I would have to use it.

If it was when Isin was hunting for rankers, it would have been something he would have used often, but right now it wasn’t like that.

“Tsk.”

The tongue-licking Yishin shook his head.

‘… I guess I’ll have to pretend it doesn’t exist. For now.’

It was a little disappointing, but it wasn’t bad.

The stats also increased a lot, and the remaining skills were useful for general purposes.

Yishin turned his head and looked at Count Rodin’s knights who were bound and tied up by friendly soldiers.

[The eyes of murder seek out the enemy’s weaknesses.]

[Weaknesses become more blurred and their number decreases as the enemy becomes stronger.]

Then, as if it was the effect of , vague marks appeared all over the enemy’s body.

The weak point was vaguely marked and disappeared after a while, but with Isin’s reaction speed and swordsmanship skills, it was easy to exploit.

Lee Shin nodded.

‘It’s like this.’

After checking the skills, Isin took his party outside.

Outside, users were looting like crazy, just like in the Killaris territory.

Lee Shin whispered to Dokgo and Taeyoon.

‘I’ll do it moderately and go back.’

-What? Already?

‘Now that the Territory War is over, wouldn’t it be better for you to quickly go back and receive your reward?’

-…okay.

* * *

After delivering the instructions to Dokgo and Taeyoon, Isin returned to the territory first and met with Count Aaron.

And I explained the process up to now one by one.

“… So, it turned out like this.”

“hmm…….”

“… … .”

“… Ah, yes.”

The count nodded with a bewildered expression.

“Actually, I didn’t know you would handle it this quickly… Anyway, thank you for your hard work.”

“okay.”

“So what should I do for you now?”

“Yes. It’s not difficult.”

Two territories that lost their owners when Isin killed the lord.

Count Aaron was now supposed to become the master of these two territories.

There was no choice because Lee Shin himself did not have the ability to maintain that position.

The Count nodded calmly, as this had been discussed from the beginning of the quest.

“Oh, that’s it. Okay, I understand.”

“And there’s one more thing.”

“What is it?”

“We need to raise taxes on users.”

“Taxes? Our territory has enough budget even without it…? Wouldn’t it just increase the backlash?”

“It will always be like that. But it doesn’t matter.”

Even if taxes are increased a bit, it will be more profitable to stay here.

Everyone will have to stay, even if they grumble.

And if you use the gold you’ve absorbed to help recover the territory you just took, you can gain the trust of the residents and turn all of their complaints towards the users.

“Uh… I understand. But then, wouldn’t the users’ complaints get worse?”

“Probably so.”

“If their discontent piles up too much, it will become a problem. After all, aren’t they staying in our territory? It could explode into a bad incident.”

“I know. So I guess I should just direct my frustration outward.”

“Outside? Oh, are you talking about another territory?”

Lee Shin nodded.

“that’s right.”

Surely the best way to relieve internal discontent is to bring in external enemies.

If you create a place for complaints to be resolved before they build up, most problems will be resolved before they explode.

But aren’t there still 7 more territories left?

“I guess we can just send them all there.”

And also resolve user complaints.

At the same time, it also saves territory troops.

A strategy that kills two birds with one stone!

But the count shook his head, saying there was one problem.

“Problem? What problem?”

“If what you just said is true, then you are planning to attack the next territory right away, right?”

“Right? Oh, are you worried that we might lose? That’s okay. Judging from the level of the other territories, I don’t think we’ll lose.”

“I’m not worried about that anymore. However, if we expand our power too quickly, that in itself could cause problems.”

“… … ?”

Isin tilted his head.

Why is that a problem?

“Isn’t it just a good thing if your power grows quickly?”

“Of course it’s good for us, but if this news spreads, those above will be suspicious. There may even be investigators from the royal family.”

“……ah!”

And then there’s the problem.

This was because there was no way to explain why they expanded their power so radically.

It wasn’t like they were on bad terms to the point where they couldn’t kill each other, so why all of a sudden?

As if he were preparing for rebellion… .

Since Count Aaron did not particularly leave a good impression on the central powers, he could easily be suspected of treason if he made a mistake.

And this alone makes things going forward extremely difficult.

Lee Shin nodded.

“… I see. I understand. Then what should I do?”

“The best thing to do is to take your time. If the expansion happens gradually, you may be met with caution, but you can avoid suspicion.”

“That won’t do.”

“Why is that so?”

“Users will leave.”

The users gathered here now do not have any particular attachment to Edgar’s territory, nor did they gather with the intention of settling down there.

We just gathered here because we thought something might happen.

As such, if you don’t continue to give them a reason to stay, they’ll leave for other places, which means you’ll have to fill all those empty spots with soldiers from your territory.

‘That’s too much of a loss.’

No matter how wealthy Edgar’s estate is.

So, Lee Shin completely changed his way of thinking.

If you’re worried about investigators coming from the royal family, just back out completely.

So that there is no room for suspicion.

“yes?”

“We should get out of here now.”

“So are you giving up on the Yeongjijeon now?”

“No? Literally, let’s just leave out ‘us’.”

“What are you talking about… Ah!”

The count, who understood the meaning of Isin’s words a moment late, let out an exclamation.

“Are you going to leave it entirely up to the adventurers?”

“yes.”

It was entirely possible.

First of all, there were more users than Isin had expected, and according to Arthur, the number was increasing.

This was because as rumors spread that they had obtained enormous wealth through these two territory battles, other nearby users also began to flock there.

‘This is enough people.’

Since the Yeongji Army is completely gone, the subjugation speed will be a bit slower, but it’s okay because we can save power instead.

There was an even bigger benefit.

This will give you something to cover up when the investigators come later.

‘It has nothing to do with us. The opposing lords were killed in the riot caused by the adventurers, and we were just late in taking their place.’

… he said.

Even in this situation, there is nothing to find fault with, as most of the residents would welcome and side with Earl Aaron’s rule.

The only problem is that you have to deal with the wrath of users who get hit in the back of the head with a huge bang… .

“There’s no need for us to take responsibility for that.”

“Yes? Then who…?”

“There are those two.”

It’s Dokgo and Taeyoon.

The first two people that Lee Shin attracted.

Just put the blame on these two.

“To those two…? Will people believe it?”

“I believe you. I’ve never stood in front of people directly. Those two people were the ones who directed the users on site.”

Of course, they only received orders from Isin through whispers and conducted their command, but there was no way the users would know such detailed circumstances.

It would be hard to believe that the guild masters of such a guild would take orders from a user they don’t even know, so most of the blame will be directed at those two.

“yes?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

The count nodded with a stiff expression.

A truly diabolical plan!

From the perspective of the person being treated, it was not at all strange for them to shed tears of blood due to the injustice.

‘but….’

But, if you think about it calmly, it is true that this was the best solution for Yeongji.

So, after much thought, the count nodded.

“Do as you wish.”

* * *

[The Count accepts your offer.]

After obtaining the Count’s consent.

Lee Shin went straight to find Dokgo and Taeyoon.

“Why us again?”

“I have called you because I have good news for you.”

“Good news… …?”

“We have seven more territory battles ahead of us, and I want you to be the main players. You lead the users and fight the territory battles.”

“!”

Their eyes opened wide at Lee Shin’s suggestion.

Because this actually turned out to be a good suggestion.

There is a world of difference in terms of public value between being carried by the Yeongji Army and having users take the lead in fighting a war.

Even the role of leading them all?

It was a great opportunity to gain a lot of unique public service points.

That’s why it was more suspicious.

‘…Why this guy?’

Even though Taeyoon didn’t know, Dokgo knew to some extent what kind of person Lee Shin was.

He wouldn’t be the type of guy who would do something good for others, would he?

“Why don’t you do it yourself?”

“huh?”

“If it’s such a good opportunity, why don’t you do it yourself? Why are you handing it over to us?”

Dokgo asks carefully.

But Lee Shin replied that it was nothing.

“I have other things to do. You know, the lord calls me often.”

“ah…….”

Dokgo immediately understood this.

In fact, I often saw this person hanging around Yeongju Castle.

The same goes for Taeyoon.

After locking eyes for a moment, the two nodded.

“would.”

“I will do it too.”

“Okay. Oh, and one more thing. The lord must be captured and brought back alive.”

“… … ? Well, it’s not that difficult. Okay.”

It was the moment when the two people took the bait thrown by Isin.