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277 – The Returner Advances (3)

“… Jitter?”

“Jitter?”

The attention of the people who were quietly chatting among themselves is focused. Choi Ji-won’s appearance was big news, but Michael Jeter’s appearance was a different story. If Choi Ji-won felt like a celebrity, Jeter felt like a politician.

“… “Aren’t you at war?”

“I have some free time.”

Jeter naturally sits down. Jeter poured soju into an empty paper glass and poured it into his mouth in one go. It seemed like he saw someone else doing it and followed suit.

“On the roof. Can we talk for a moment? Jiwon, and Junho.”

To Jeter, who speaks seriously.

“… “I guess so.”

We nodded.

**

The sky is dark. It’s dawn. It meant that a cold wind was blowing on the rooftop.

“… “

“… “

This level of cold was nothing, but this cold air seemed to express our psychological temperature.

“If you jump from here, you probably won’t die.”

Michael Jeter looking down at the rooftop and reciting softly.

“Isn’t it really unfamiliar? The fact that we have become distant from humans.”

“How did you know about this place?”

The reason we are on guard is simple.

Michael Jeter… How did you get here? How did an uninvited guest appear?

“One of the people invited by Park Cheol-jin posted it on social media.”

“… Ah.”

“I deleted it right away… “Our intelligence is so outstanding.”

Michael Jeter clearly reveals the source of information. But that doesn’t explain it.

“Knowing and coming are different. Let me change the question. ‘Why’d you come?”

In this episode, there was no conversation about Michael Jeter and Dok Soo-hee. Our last meeting ended when the ‘medal’ was given.

Why? Why did you come here? So suddenly, without any contact?

“A question… I came here because I wanted to do one. It occurred to me that I might not have enough time.”

Jeter dropped the crinkled paper cup she had been holding in her hand across her rooftop.

“We are aware that this is a sudden situation. But really, this is my last request.”

He took out an elixir from his pocket and placed it in front of me and Choi Ji-won.

“This… “

“It’s an elixir. “The player who went through the 4th floor with Jiwon had this.”

“… “

“Please. After listening to the story to the end… “Can you answer my question?”

“Is this the price?”

“Yes.”

I know the value of elixir better than anyone else. Even for Michael Jeter, the elixir is a huge expense.

“First… Let’s listen. “I’ll think about the questions later.”

That’s why I was curious. What exactly is it that you want to tell me that you are willing to tell me by giving me this precious elixir? What is the story you want to tell?

“What I’m going to say from now on is.”

The story he wanted to tell.

“This is a story about my past.”

It was a story about myself.

**

Many people know a man named ‘Michael Jeter.’ There are also many different expressions to describe him.

“Michael Jeter? It’s okay to say this, but that bastard is out of his mind. He came to the prom alone, ate snacks for three hours, and then left. Is the really scary fact that there were so many female students targeting Jeter that they filled a school bus? Oh, and male students too.”

High school classmate.

“Jitter? In the barracks, he carried around a 1.5 liter plastic bottle of Coke like it was a can. When I asked why I bought such a large size, I was told that the larger size was more cost-effective. Another day, I bought a whole box of donuts because they were on sale, and ate just donuts for three days. Is that a person?”

Military motivation.

“Jitter, jitter… Sergeant Jeter is a weirdo. I have never seen humans in the jungle chewing caterpillars because they are rich in protein. He wasn’t without food. No matter how tasteless the cold combat food is, isn’t it better than a caterpillar?”

Special forces team leader.

Usually, when describing a person named Michael Jeter, the words ‘freak’ or ‘efficiency’ are not omitted.

He was terribly concerned about efficiency, often made incomprehensible moves, and did not care about what others thought.

But at the same time.

“Jeter… It’s so fucking funny. He tells strange jokes out of the blue, and they’re ridiculously funny… Do you know what it is? “The joke itself isn’t funny, but some things are funny just because people find them funny.”

He was the most popular person at Trout High School, winning the prom king title despite coming to the prom party alone.

“You can trust Jeter. Even if it was his first time doing something or a difficult task, Jeter would do it well. Even if a big problem arises, what happens if there is jitter? I feel relieved. He was a man whose successors he followed and his predecessors his his trusted.”

He was a trustworthy man whom everyone in the unit trusted.

“Jeter… A true patriot. He loves the weak, defends justice, and is always sincere. “He was the kind of guy who looked like he stepped out of a comic book.”

When he said he was creating a ‘Players Association’ to manage the humans summoned to the tower, he was a well-known person who received countless recommendations for the position of president of the association, despite his relatively young age.

Michael Jeter.

“The position of president of the association. “Can you take care of it?”

“I’ll do it. For the country.”

He is a human being who deserves to be called a hero.

**

The first tutorial on planet Earth was aimed at Americans. No one knows whether it was pure luck, because the country was the strongest, or some other reason.

“Where am I? “My phone doesn’t work!”

“I’m going to sue for this. “I have a meeting right now!”

However, 201 Americans, including retired special forces member Michael Jeter, were summoned to the center of an empty lot.

“… Status window?”

“What is this!”

It was a clear fact that I woke up almost at the same time.

Afterwards, people called it ‘the first tutorial.’ It was later recognized as a semi-fact that the people who survived this tutorial had particularly strong characteristics. It is the same reason why the United States was able to take the lead in the player industry in the future.

Even people born with such special talents were not sane the moment they woke up. Even the people who can ‘pretend’ to be sane in these situations are all extraordinary.

“Please pay attention for a moment!”

“W-what is it?”

“My name is Michael Jeter, former Delta Force member and military expert! The current situation is suspected to be a terrorist situation, so please gather everyone! “We would like to provide you with relevant instructions!”

And Michael Jeter was one of those ‘exceptional’ people.

Officially, the unit name Delta Force does not exist. Additionally, members of special forces must not reveal their identity. However, Michael Jeter completely ignored these detailed errors. This was an emergency situation, and efficient movement was needed.

Jeter’s calm eyes quickly scan all directions.

“Please save me, please save me…” ” “

“What happened? “Is this something to do with the government?”

There are about 180 citizens who are extremely embarrassed and show symptoms of dependence.

“… “

“… “

Regardless of what they trained or did, there are about 20 people who have come to their senses and are paying attention to Michael Jeter from afar.

“The head, the head… “

“Hmm.”

One person is either excessively unsteady or excessively calm. There are roughly 200 people here.

“First of all, stay calm! There are many citizens who cannot overcome their excessive excitement and commit unexpected actions, losing their lives! Calm your mind first! Look at me! Look at my muscles! If I get shot, I too will die. I’m like this, what do you think?”

“Oh, oh…”

“Also… “

Even though all 200 people’s eyes were on him, Michael Jeter’s voice remained strong. His eyes sparkled and his attitude his his his was firm. He still had a sense of humor and self-assurance, which gave him solid confidence in people who were on the verge of losing their minds.

‘Oh my God.’

Of course, it was all an act. He stepped forward because he knew that in times like these, a leader must remain unwavering, but Jeter also knew nothing. I was spitting out basic words to resolve the immediate confusion, but my mind was more complicated than anyone else’s.

‘I don’t remember the moment of kidnapping. This is not a vegetation zone that I know of. There is no trace of any electronic device being observed. Other than nationality, the kidnapped people do not seem to have much in common. Where are we, and what is their purpose?’

“If terrorists appear, first comply. There isn’t much we can do right now. First, the goal is to buy time until a rescue team arrives from the home country…”

Her head and mouth she were playing separately. Her apparent jitter was perfect, and what she said was straight forward. This would have been the case if this had been an ordinary kidnapping and terrorist incident.

“Hello!” You lowly humans who are wasting your lives on nothing but praise! Nice to meet you!”

“… Fairy?”

“Is it the Tooth Fairy?”

“No, what is this… ” “

Jeter said she thought she was living a different and unusual life. But even that was nothing compared to this experience.

“Anyone of you must clear the 66th floor of this tower. Or humanity will perish… Destruction… What was it? Ah, destruction! “You know, right?”

The fairy muttered, ‘This is my first time, so my tongue is twisted.’ Then she dropped numerous weapons in the middle of the vacant lot and disappeared.

〈Tutorial Stage〉

-Clear condition 1: If you swallow the ‘golden bead’ hidden somewhere in the forest, you can move on to the next stage. However, there are only 50 golden beads.

-Clear condition 2: If you defeat the boss, Goblin Shaman, a portal will be created to advance to the next stage.

“… Is this real?”

“… “It’s not terrorism?”

Jeter’s words about her being careful with guns disappeared somewhere in thin air. The gun wasn’t the problem.

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A strange silence immediately followed. There may be many reasons, but the biggest reason was ‘I don’t know what to do.’ We fiddled with weapons, rummaged through the grass, and talked meaninglessly about escaping. There was a loss of direction.

About 20 minutes.

“Ah! Everyone! “I forgot something!”

The fairy from before appeared again.

“Everyone, try saying ‘status window.’ “Okay then!”

After imparting strange knowledge, he disappeared again. As if it never existed from the beginning.

“… “Should I believe what he says?”

“I heard you are from the special forces… “I will trust your judgment.”

“What on earth is this?”

Everyone’s eyes are focused on Jeter again. I have never heard of or learned about this situation. Although it is a completely unknown situation.

“Well, do you have to die? Let’s do something. Status window.”

Jeter decided to take a risky step. Because there is a method suitable for the extraordinary.

Like that.

“… Huh?”

Everything has changed.

**

Haha!”

There was a man standing on his head and lifting his body with one finger.

“Hoo.”

There was a woman who rotated a window so that it made a sound.

“No, what is this… ” “

There was also a boy who was devastated while holding a book larger than his body. The concept of extraordinary ability was not very unfamiliar to Americans. Considering that the origin of ‘superheroes’ is the United States, it is not that strange.

People’s abilities were all special. It was amazing. But among them, Jeter’s ability stood out.

The name of the trait Jeter acquired is ‘adaptation.’ The grade is SSS.

The effect of adaptive traits is simple. He can adapt his body to the situation.

Strengthening one’s body is fundamental, such as making the skin firmer and optimizing the skeleton and organs for running. They drastically reduce their life activities so that they can survive without food.

“Oh my god.”

“Why are you doing this?”

“I feel like the world is slow.”

It makes the brain work at super speed, slowing down perceived time.

This ability called ‘adaptation’… Extreme body modifications that were only imagined were possible. It was possible to transform one’s body into a superhuman suited to the situation. There were some side effects, but they were bearable.

“Kiyii Eye Egg

Looking at the yellow teeth of a small goblin slowly approaching.

“Kyaa!”

While blocking the attack of a large goblin with strong skin.

With ‘adapted’ legs and arms, he crushes his enemies using the knowledge he learned during his time in special forces.

‘Hmm.’

Michael Jeter thought as time slowed down.

‘… This. ‘Maybe it would be more efficient for me to destroy the tower quickly?’

I think I might be the strongest.