Chapter 50
Chapter 50
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Translator: Ryuma
Chapter: 50
Chapter Title: Outsider - 4
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"Isn't it simple? You're all uncomfortable with each other, right? So just split up. Looks like Kyung-hoon and Bora have already teamed up with another group anyway. People came by not long ago, didn't they?"
I didn't mention that Mi-kyung had told me about it.
No need for the sparks to fly her way.
Hyung-jun hyung furrowed his brows.
"You said you didn't like outsiders."
"They're capable and we get along well."
"Sung-ho here's capable too, and he gets along with us just fine."
'Us' probably didn't include Kyung-hoon.
This time, Bora let out a sigh.
"Yeah, oppa. We've teamed up with some other people. But that's not wrong, is it? We need to level up fast and open the auction house."
"Open it quick for what? You said there aren't many people early on."
Kyung-hoon thumped his chest in frustration.
"You don't seem to get it. By now, the veterans have probably logged in. Building connections with them is way better than half-assed farming. I've been saying this over and over."
"Why would veterans care about us? They'll stick to their own circles."
"Argh... this is driving me insane."
Parallel lines, as expected.
Hyung-jun hyung and Kyung-hoon must've gone back and forth like this plenty of times.
Time to cut it short.
"You don't seem to mesh, so let's split. They prefer other groups, and so do we. We'll even help you take supplies for two people."
"...You'll help us move?"
They were tempted.
"Not to a crazy degree, but Mi-kyung can lure zombies, and we'll carry your stuff to the midpoint. Clean and simple, right?"
"..."
Hyung-jun hyung had his eyes closed.
No complaints about my suggestion.
Now it was up to Kyung-hoon and Bora.
Come to a decision already.
You said this place makes you uncomfortable? Then go somewhere comfy. We're even offering moving help—what's the problem?
Kyung-hoon whispered to Bora, then looked at me.
"What if we say no?"
"Three people will leave, probably."
Split was inevitable either way.
If Kyung-hoon pulled any more troll shit, I'd kill him myself.
He made a troubled face, then spoke.
"...Fine. Feels like we've overstayed anyway. Let's split. But Gym Owner, you'll get weeded out like that. Other survivors will outpace you."
"I'll say one thing too. Keep talking like that, and you'll get a real beating someday."
"What did I even say?"
Hyung-jun hyung glared and raised his voice.
"What gives you the right to judge people and talk about weeding out? You that great?"
"I'm just stating facts..."
He sounded aggrieved, but Bora pinched his side.
"Ow, why?"
"Cut it out. We can just leave."
His girlfriend was the rational one.
Good call.
A bit more bullshit, and I'd have killed him.
One kill doesn't register as a murderer... right?
I stared quietly, and Kyung-hoon looked away.
"We'll leave, so sort the supplies. We'll handle the move ourselves."
"Got it."
Split decided.
They stepped out for some air, and hyung placed a hand on my shoulder.
"Ha... you have no idea the crap I've put up with, Sung-ho."
"Forget it. You'll just hurt your own hand getting worked up."
"I heard Soo-yeon was coming by soon, but you too?"
Hyung's face lit up with expectation.
Sorry about this.
"Just said that to push him out."
"Why? Five's the limit, right? With Kyung-hoon and Bora leaving, you and Soo-yeon make it perfect."
"Gotta roam outside some. But here's a good tip."
I told him the rice center's location, and hyung suddenly got excited.
"Whoa... a place like that? But safe to share? What if we snag some and they take the rest?"
I laughed.
"You'll see when you get there. Even if every survivor near Busan rushes it, they won't clear it all."
Hundreds of sacks per warehouse, and multiple warehouses.
Rural area nearby, no zombie raids yet.
"I see... Still, I'd feel more secure with you joining."
Hyung sighed with regret.
I comforted him.
"We don't have to live together. I can drop by often to chat. Gotta scout water wholesalers, fishing spots, that stuff."
"Water wholesalers aside, why fishing spots?"
"Can't live on combat rations forever. Time for other food. No zombies in the sea."
"Really? No zombies in the ocean?"
"Food's plentiful in cities. Fishing store right up ahead, right? Traps could yield decent hauls."
"Doing that together... Hm, fine. Got your own things, I get it. Man, hope's surging all of a sudden."
"I'll scout that stuff and tip you off. That work?"
"Do what suits you."
Revealing my trait and joining would make everyone uncomfortable.
Why didn't you tell us you knew everything?
Why didn't you save our families?
Level up and your trait gets bonuses, right? Can we join then?
You could do more for us—why hold back?
And so on... tons to explain, and doubtful they'd get it.
Materially comfy, but mentally awkward.
...Ignorance is best.
Soo-yeon suspects a bit, but she's smart enough to play along.
Hyung still seemed a tad regretful, though.
"Beat a non-member, but still sad to see him go. Levels matter, true."
"Opportunity soon."
"What kind?"
"Kimbap Lover said at his video's end: goblins appear, power-leveling chance. Some cave or dungeon—don't remember details."
"Hm... Power-leveling, huh? Wonder if we can snag it."
100% yes.
I'll drop the keywords.
Soo-yeon heals my wounds, Mi-kyung carries me.
Yoo-hyun's my eyes and ears, hyung's their leader.
Their growth helps me big time.
Plan to slot in good people later too.
Connections can be made.
"Hiding my identity till the end will be a chore."
Managed so far, can keep it up.
As long as Bunny Duo types don't crash in...
Damn, sudden chills.
Soo-yeon accepted my offer and joined the gym crew.
She had no real choice anyway.
Not the lone-wolf type like me.
Everyone expressed regret over me not joining.
But unavoidable.
Unique trait means eternal outsider fate.
Now, Soo-yeon's move.
Two moves in one day left her dazed.
Members helped out, no big issues.
Meanwhile, Kyung-hoon and Bora packed and left.
I tailed them secretly to confirm location and numbers.
Hunters like them—we'd clash eventually.
Apocalypse truth: no neutral neighbors.
Ally or enemy.
"Hope my judgment's wrong."
I patrolled, checking survivor reactions.
Gym folks made noise, zombies swarmed—someone must've watched.
"More people than expected..."
Couldn't pinpoint locations.
But traces here and there, occasional presences.
Came to this neighborhood for intact buildings.
Mostly houses and low-rises—relatively unscathed.
"Still plenty to farm..."
Why so many survivors?
Thought it'd be sparse.
"Difficulty nerfed hard..."
No enhanced zombies—the kind that kept me solo.
Over ten days without seeing one? None ahead either.
Devs patched difficulty, obvious.
Goblin event probably tweaked too...
I beat a zombie, slipped into a dimension gate in a corner.
Checked goblin event.
"Still horrific on rethink."
Zombies followed by goblins invading the world.
These goblins differ fundamentally from zombies.
They actively hunt humans.
Loot anything shiny without hesitation.
Flee if outnumbered, return with packs.
Weak bodies, but paralyzing poison needles compensate.
Zombies stronger, but goblins way harder to deal with.
"Goblin lair early on."
Learned by dying repeatedly post-launch.
Goblins spawn with dimension gates opening—those are lairs.
Underground nests; clear for rewards.
Large ones called dungeons, mazes, etc.
This gate...
"Looks a lot like mine."
Goblin dimension might be like my forest.
Guessed it at first gate.
Anyway, countering goblins needs prep.
Flipped notes for apocalypse day攻略.
Base this for defenses, teach gym crew.
"Goblins start confused..."
Tell Yoo-hyun as if I analyzed issues from experience.
Barricades around buildings first priority.
"Make sure they know: never let them approach."
Lots to do.
Goblin timing vague, but estimable.
When well-fed zombies evolve to ghouls.
Street zombies shambling lazily—soon.
Survival gets tougher.
But what can you do?
"Gotta endure to the end."
Auction house had quite a crowd.
All anonymous, hard to count exactly—maybe ten-plus.
They posted/withdrew items playfully, probing identities.
No 15-level fool exposed info, though.
Except Bunny Duo and Duck Down Quack, who didn't care.
They flaunted IDs boldly.
Won't help spotting mimics anyway.
North Korea now, right?
What? Why go there?
Ended up in North Korea somehow.
Doesn't make sense.
Don't try to understand me, baby.
Definitely Bunny Duo.
Total chaos.
Folks piled into Bunny Duo's panty auction for fun comments.
Anonymity hides identities.
Bunny Duo got pissed.
Get lost already. What's the spectacle?
Hehe, Bunny Duo, join us? Sex all you want.
No thanks.
Bunny Duo's a sex maniac. Sex!
Sex maniac yes, but not you guys.
Too haughty. Could get ganged up and die.
No one can stop me.
Funny tho. Anonymous—how to meet? Invites would flood.
These 10 are all rivals.
Bunny Duo saw it too—Kimbap Lover not coming?
Chat froze for a sec.
Then someone spat hate.
That bastard.
Die, you fuck. Who you calling bastard?
Him. Why be nice to some info-hoarding prick?
His choice not to share.
Bullshit. Catch that asshole, I'll kill him.
Lmao how?? His trait's gotta be insane lololol
Idiots, my trait's infinite revive, and Kimbap Lover's OP as fuck.
Infinite revive?
For real? Trait is revival??
Wtf so unfair.
Bull. Who reveals traits? Not Bunny Duo.
Duck Down Quack, what's your trait?
Not telling.
Three of the four veterans confirmed.
Survivor1 still lurking.
Watching secretly?
Or reason to skip auction?
Guess: Busan guy was Survivor1.
攻略 tip at end sounds like him too.
Maybe semi-vet.
"Survivor1 with government then."
Not enough info to confirm.
Chat now flooded with Bunny Duo-led hype for honey pot North Korea.
By then, he'd be gone.
Probably.
Nodding along, Duck Down Quack-like comment dropped.
Bunny Duo, hit our snack bar?
Shall we?
Coming here?
I shot up instinctively.
These guys say terrifying shit.