The Ruined World Was Mistaken for a Game-Chapter 20.2: Leon (1)
Translator: Dreamscribe
Title: [-] Criminal
[Lv.5] Namgung Somen
Namgung Somen was banned from entering Evanth due to his bad reputation.
Reputation: -130
“Quite the strong one, aren’t you?”
His demeanor was rather relaxed.
Haebyul started to flee but momentarily stopped when she saw the man.
“You insignificant creature. I shall yield you three moves. Come.”
Haebyul blinked at Namgung Somen’s words.
Indeed, Namgung Somen’s outfit was martial arts-themed. It looked a bit like a cheap cosplay since he had made it himself, but it still carried a certain vibe.
Namgung Somen turned his head and looked at Haebyul.
He even wore a refreshing smile on his lips.
“Young lady, rest assured. I shall not allow even a finger to be laid upon you.”
Namgung Somen held his sword calmly and took a stance.
It was a pose straight out of a martial arts movie.
-What’s with that character concept?
-He does look a bit strong though? Is he a swordsman?
-Oh? A real swordsman?
Kieeeeeek!
As if enraged, the corrupted goblin raised its rusty sword and charged at Namgung Somen. Namgung Somen stylishly lifted his sword and.
Thunk!
Dropped it.
“Huh? W-wait...!”
Those were Namgung Somen’s last words.
Pshuk!
He was split cleanly in two.
He literally became Namgung/Somen.
“D-did he... die?”
Haebyul felt her mind going blank.
With all the nearby players gone, the corrupted goblins simultaneously turned their attention to Haebyul.
The pressure was overwhelming.
It felt like the bloodlust was piercing her skin and digging into her bones.
Haebyul, who was about to draw her bow, instead turned around and began running. Her movements were swift, but not enough to match the corrupted goblins who charged forward, radiating insane fury.
-Damn, that’s terrifying!
-They’re super fast. Must be elite mobs?
-This won't work. Haebyul.
-All the goblins have different designs. This game’s insane.
-Wow! This game is nuts. Scarier than a horror movie.
“Kyaaaaaah!”
So scary! So scary! So scary!
Right behind Haebyul, she could feel the sticky breath of a corrupted goblin.
Whoosh! Thud!
A corrupted goblin threw a blunt weapon that struck Haebyul’s shoulder. The impact caused her to roll forward and fall.
“Ugh!”
Though pain was generally regulated, she still felt a heavy blow from behind. It was enough to feel like she’d been hit with a strong force.
Rolling on the ground, Haebyul raised her upper body and looked behind.
“Grrrrrrrk!”
“Kiiiek!”
The corrupted goblins drooled as they approached.
Their entire bodies were covered in large and small tumors, and the stench was unbearable.
“Eww! So gross!”
-Why do the monster designs look like that?
-Insane. So scary.
-Do something! If you die, you can’t log in for an hour.
-Elf girl getting caught by goblins! Ohhh!
All five corrupted goblins had closed in right in front of Haebyul. Even facing one would be hard, and there was no way she could handle this many.
“Kieeeeeek!”
A corrupted goblin drooled as it raised its weapon to slaughter Haebyul. She could already picture her body splitting apart and being logged out.
She shut her eyes tightly and curled her body in fear.
It was at that moment.
Thud!
There was a sound of something falling.
It wasn’t her. The goblin directly in front of her had been split in two and fell to the ground.
Haebyul slowly opened her eyes and looked straight ahead.
“Uh...?”
A man in a black robe stood before her.
He was blocking her front, shielding her and confronting the corrupted goblins.
He slightly turned his head to glance at Haebyul. His hood was pulled low, but the part of his face that was visible made her eyes widen.
“Are you alright?”
“Ah..., yes? Yes!”
To Haebyul’s dazed reply, he nodded and raised his sword.
‘Good timing.’
It was Jinwoo, who had been watching over Haebyul.
He had revealed himself at the perfect moment. Everything was orchestrated for this scene.
*Tia’s Direction Secret (Class 2 Confidential Document): First impressions are suuuper important! Rescuing someone when they’re in danger is the best! Just like a scene from a novel, right?
To enhance the scene even more, make the goblins breathe heavily, sniff around, and have the girl shut her eyes tight! Then the sharp claws trace down her neckline to her chest, and the goblin sticks out its long tongue to lick away her sweat and tears! Slurp slurp! Lick lick! Aaah! Then from the goblin’s back, tentacles shoot out, and from their tips, a sticky fluid...
*Tiris is proud.
*Airi is embarrassed.
*Heina read it secretly. She read it three times.
It was a whopping 30-page long guide. For formality, a security spell had been cast, so traces of all non-authorized viewers were left behind.
Of course, the content was completely inappropriate and couldn’t be used as-is.
Anyway, a massive conspiracy targeting Evanth was approaching!
And the one to stand against it head-on was none other than Leon.
A hero shining brilliantly as if woven from light.
A flawless knight who looked like the embodiment of justice.
The Sword of Light, Leon, who would lead the players into the main story and complete them as the Heroes of Arsilan, made his first appearance here and now.
“Kiek!”
“Kiiiiiii!”
The corrupted goblins all rushed toward Jinwoo at once.
From their bloodshot eyes seeped thick, sticky tears of blood, and from mouths torn wide like dislocated jaws came horrifying sounds.
It was revolting.
Hideously repulsive.
How could such disgusting monsters exist?
It was the intent of the Erosion. The Erosion had projected what the people of Arsilan found most abhorrent.
On the other hand, Leon’s appearance was blindingly brilliant.
It contrasted starkly with the grotesque creatures. The surrounding light blessed him. Even the leaves fluttering in the wind turned into particles of light and scattered as they reached him.
‘Hmm.’
Illusion magic was also added to ensure he looked perfect from every angle.
It was definitely a bit excessive.
It was, after all, a body that Tiris had burned everything pure white to create.
Jinwoo looked at the charging corrupted goblins and raised his sword.
‘A flashy debut is always best.’
Whoooosh!
Radiant light shimmered from Jinwoo’s sword.
As particles of light scattered in all directions, illuminating the surroundings, the scene was extraordinarily beautiful. There was no actual power behind it, it was merely overlaid with illusion magic, but that only made it appear even more fantastical.
Sshhk!
Jinwoo's body moved like a beam of light.
Each time his sword moved, bursts of light exploded forth, carving vivid streaks of light into the bodies of the corrupted goblins.
Whoosh!
He swung his sword wide, secretly using Wind Cutter. He didn’t forget to overlay it with illusion magic. The radiant sword energy burst out, making it look as though he cut down the goblins all at once.
Thud-thud!
When Jinwoo lowered the tip of his sword to the ground, the bodies of the corrupted goblins split apart and simultaneously collapsed to the ground, disappearing.
Clack!
Jinwoo flicked his sword and returned it to its sheath.
The light that had resided within the blade faded and vanished.
The grotesque monsters turned to ash and scattered, and all that remained in their place was a lingering trace of light.
“Ah....”
Haebyul was completely dazed.
-Whatwhatwhat!
-Insane. So freaking cool!
-Who is that? Is he an NPC? He just sliced up those crazy goblins
-Did he just use sword aura? Whoa...! Sword Master! Aura Blade!
-Daaamn! Now this is a real swordsman! This is fantasy!
The reaction was far hotter than expected!
*****
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Chapter 20.2: Leon (1)
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