Chapter 10
Chapter 10
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 10
Chapter Title: Triangle Kimbap
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Leaving the stale air inside the tent behind me, I stepped out.
The lingering pleasure from ravaging the angel's breasts just moments ago still hung over me.
'Untapped tits for 5,000 points. Even thinking about it now, the timing was perfect. And an unlimited pass for 30 whole days—not even one day.'
On top of that, Ariel probably never imagined an adventurer scraping together 5,000 points in the early stages of the tower.
Recalling Ariel's flustered reaction when I sucked on her breasts made my groin stiffen up again.
But I didn't have time to wallow in sentiment.
'One per day.'
The contract I'd made with the demon Fellios. I had to fulfill today's quota.
I scanned my surroundings, searching for suitable prey. Most of the summoners were still huddled in confused groups, murmuring anxiously.
Messing with a group like that would be a hassle.
My gaze shifted beyond the plains to the dense forest. Just then, I spotted three young people—a couple of guys and one girl—heading into the woods. Perfect composition.
'Alright, they're the ones.'
The simplest method was Warp.
Warp them high into the sky and let them drop. Clean cleanup, no risk of getting caught.
The moment I thought that and moved to activate Warp, a sudden idea flashed through my mind.
'Wait. That bitch Fellios might be watching.'
That demon had no idea about my privileges or that my Warp was SSS-grade. As far as she knew, I was just a pathetic summoner with 1 in every stat.
And that was my biggest weapon.
What if I blatantly used Warp right in front of her watchful eyes?
'That bastard's been hiding something.'
The moment she thought that, our contract terms might change. She could make things even more annoying for me or try to exploit my weakness.
I couldn't waste my ace card on something this trivial.
'Annoying, but looks like I have to do it the hard way.'
I immediately pulled up my tablet and checked the shop.
🛒 SHOP 🛒 Weapons Armor Consumables Miscellaneous I tapped into the Armor tab. I needed something that wouldn't stand out but offered basic protection.
- Tough Leather Vest: 150pt
- Description: Can block goblin claws or teeth.
- Sturdy Leather Arm Guards: 50pt
- Sturdy Leather Leg Guards: 50pt
Total 250pt. Not a bad price. I bought them without hesitation. Then I browsed the Weapons tab for a decent dagger.
- Steel Dagger: 100pt
Description: An ordinary steel dagger. Extremely sharp—cuts through anything.
The purchased gear went straight into my inventory. Confirming no one was around, I equipped it from there.
I wore the leather vest under my shirt and tucked the guards inside my pants. The dagger went on my belt. From the outside, I looked like any ordinary summoner with nothing special.
'Even I have to admit, it's fucking perfect.'
With preparations complete, I followed the three-person party I'd scouted into the forest.
It didn't take long to spot them. They were in the middle of fighting a single goblin.
"Yeong-su, circle to the left!"
"Got it! Ah, shit, this thing's fast as hell!"
The two guys were swinging their swords in clumsy stances, while the girl watched from behind, paralyzed with fear.
Total newbies.
'Perfect for putting on a show.'
I deliberately wandered near them, drawing the attention of another goblin nearby.
Kieeeek!
The goblin charged at me with its sharp claws raised.
As a student from Namcheon University's Hunter Department, I knew goblin attack patterns like the back of my hand. This one would charge straight, then veer slightly left at the last second to slash at my side.
But knowing and doing were different. My body, with its average stats of 1, betrayed me, reacting a half-beat too slow.
"Urk!"
'Fuck. Gotta restore my stats soon—this shit's pissing me off.'
I barely dodged by rolling aside, but the goblin's claw grazed my arm.
Slash—!
My shirt tore, and a shallow cut opened on my arm. Thanks to the leather guard underneath, it wasn't deep.
My little commotion worked. The party turned toward me.
"Hey! You there! You okay?"
The guy who looked like the leader shouted.
I put on my most terrified face and yelled back at them.
"H-Help! Save me!"
My acting paid off. The two guys hesitated for a moment before quickly finishing their goblin and rushing over.
"Hya!"
The goblin in front of me didn't even scream before its head flew off from their sword swings.
"Phew... You alright? Hurt anywhere?"
The leader-type guy asked me. I showed him the cut on my arm.
"Thank you. You saved my life. This is just a graze..."
"Glad you're okay. Wandering alone is dangerous. Especially for someone who looks as weak as you."
I sneered inwardly at his words.
'Holy shit, getting pity from losers like these. In the real world, they'd get crushed under my boot.'
I bowed my head, feigning utmost gratitude.
"Really, thank you. Here, take this at least. It's not much, but..."
I pulled a triangle kimbap from my inventory and handed it over. Tuna mayo flavor.
Their faces froze in that instant.
"...!"
They stared at the triangle kimbap like it was the rarest treasure in the world, eyes wide.
"Wh-what's... this?"
"Just a triangle kimbap. Why?"
At my question, one of the other guys stammered.
"No... where'd you get this? The shop doesn't sell anything like it..."
Oh.
Then it hit me.
The shop sold 1pt bread and water. I'd assumed it was decent food.
But from their reactions, it was barely enough to stave off starvation—a bare-minimum survival ration.
In contrast, my triangle kimbap was fresh from a modern convenience store.
The quality difference was night and day.
I lied shamelessly.
"Oh, this? It dropped when I killed that goblin earlier. Got lucky, I guess."
"A m-monster drop...?"
The three gawked at me with a mix of shock and envy.
The leader cleared his throat awkwardly.
"Anyway, thanks for giving it to us. We'll eat well."
He took the kimbap from me. The other guy was swallowing hard beside him.
The triangle kimbap naturally went to the two guys. They devoured it in seconds, like starving dogs.
I didn't miss the woman's face as she watched.
She tried to play it cool, but her eyes on the kimbap were filled with desperate longing.
'Bingo.'
I smirked inwardly.
It felt like finding a new toy.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ One triangle kimbap completely changed the party's vibe.
I seized the chance, putting on my most pitiful expression and asking them.
Having been treated like trash in the Hunter Department, I was confident in playing the pitiful side character.
"Um... if it's okay, could I tag along with you guys? I don't think I can survive alone..."
At my words, Cheol-su, the apparent leader, looked troubled. Yeong-su beside him too.
"Well... we're newbies ourselves, so we can't really take responsibility for anyone..."
"I won't be a burden! Actually..."
Sensing their subtle rejection, I unleashed my prepared lie.
"I had a party before, but we ran into a goblin horde... I got so scared, I ditched my teammates and ran alone."
I hung my head low, acting full of self-loathing.
But these guys. Their sympathy was drier than I expected—they didn't budge.
So I piled on another lie.
"I lost my bag back then too... It was full of convenience store snacks. Just until we find it... please let me stick with you."
Convenience store snacks.
Those words made the two guys' pupils dilate then contract rapidly.
"Hold on. We'll discuss it among ourselves."
With that, the three moved a short distance away to talk privately.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ "Hey, what do we do?"
Cheol-su spoke first. Yeong-su replied immediately.
"Let him join. Convenience store food, he said. If we find his bag, we won't have to eat that shitty bread for a while."
"I'm thinking the same, but..."
Cheol-su's gaze turned to the party's sole woman, Im Ji-hye.
"Ji-hye, what do you think?"
Im Ji-hye hesitated before voicing her opinion cautiously.
"Doesn't it seem weird? Someone who ditched their team and ran... coming back into a monster-filled forest?"
Her point was sharp. A reasonable suspicion.
But Yeong-su scoffed and brushed it off.
"Hey, Im Ji-hye. Just stay quiet. What does a girl who can't even kill one monster know?"
"......"
Im Ji-hye bit her lip. She couldn't argue.
It was the truth. Since being summoned to the tower, she'd never killed a monster with her own hands. All she did was tremble in the back while the guys fought.
Because of that, she hadn't earned any points. Even for 1pt bread and water, she had to beg Cheol-su or Yeong-su.
Her opinion carried no weight.
To Cheol-su and Yeong-su, Im Ji-hye was practically invisible. It pissed her off and made her miserable, but the goblins ahead were too terrifying.
Cheol-su made the call.
"Fine. We'll take him. Just until we find the bag. If he tries anything funny, we deal with him then."
And that was the end of their discussion.