The Strongest in the Game by Dominating Monster - Chapter 32

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Monster Domination: Game’s Strongest Episode 32

 

New World is realistic.

 

A phrase that might as well be the representative slogan of New World.

 

It was famous enough that even those who hadn’t played the game knew it, and it was indeed true.

 

But Lucia hadn’t realized.

 

She hadn’t known New World would be this brutally realistic.

 

“What kind of game does this…”

 

Her face, buried in the bed pillow, turned into a tearful expression.

 

She had truly fallen into a hopeless situation.

 

A cave she discovered while wandering through the forest.

 

Curiosity struck, but while she hesitated nearby out of fear, a giant spider appeared.

 

Startled by its hideous appearance, she fled in panic, but it was already too late.

 

Bound tightly in spider webs, she was dragged into the spider’s den.

 

And that was already two days ago.

 

Since then, she had logged into the game intermittently to check, but her vision remained pitch black and cruel alarms kept sounding.

 

[You are in a bound state. You cannot take any actions.]

 

It was an alarm close to despair, but Lucia didn’t give up.

 

She immediately contacted the game company. However, the response she received was like a bolt from the blue.

 

A firm answer that this too was part of the gameplay, so they couldn’t help.

 

That’s when Lucia realized the current situation was quite serious.

 

Like this, she had to keep waiting endlessly?

 

Not knowing when her character might die?

 

No, would her character even die?

 

What if she remained in that state forever?

 

A fear close to panic came over her.

 

This game was her only refuge from the brutal reality that exhausted her, and her character was truly her second self that she cherished and raised.

 

Thinking she might never be able to play again made her head spin.

 

That’s why she kept trying.

 

Logging out and reconnecting was naturally useless.

 

Her character was still dangling from the spider web.

 

Even so, she didn’t give up.

 

She tried twisting her whole body and attempted to swing her small fists relentlessly.

 

However, all that came back was the dry system message: ‘You cannot move while in a bound state.’

 

“No! Do they really need to go this far!”

 

In her frustration, she hugged Rookie and complained countless times, but the situation remained the same.

 

Eventually, she contacted the game company again.

 

She pleaded as politely and pitifully as possible several times.

 

But the response she received was the same.

 

Their intervention would be a violation of fairness.

 

Get help from friends or other users.

 

At the cruel response, she soon gave up on making inquiries altogether.

 

“Where would I have friends…”

 

Sitting against the headboard of her bed, she muttered gloomily.

 

She was once beloved by everyone, but now it was different.

 

Now there wasn’t a single acquaintance around her who could help in a crisis.

 

Whine…

 

And as if to comfort her, a golden retriever approached and licked her.

 

“That’s right. Rookie. You’re here.”

 

Hugging the soft furry bundle, she smiled faintly.

 

Rookie was another refuge and now her only friend.

 

“Rookie. If I post on the community, do you think people will help?”

 

Now there was only one method left.

 

Getting help from strangers.

 

“No. Where in the world would such people exist…”

 

Muttering in a self-deprecating voice mixed with being badly hurt by the public, she smiled bitterly.

 

“Rookie. I’ll log into the game for a moment then take you for a walk.”

 

Before she knew it, she had unconsciously entered a half-given-up state.

 

This time wouldn’t be much different either.

 

The dark vision and unwanted alarms would greet her.

 

So even if she logged in and out, it wouldn’t take very long.

 

She logged into the game with negative thoughts, but.

 

Flash!

 

After the feeling of being sucked in, what appeared before her eyes wasn’t the pitch-black vision.

 

It was a handsome man looking at her with wide, round eyes.

 

* * *

 

“No… Why… here…”

 

The woman blinking and looking at him stammered in confusion.

 

If it had been an NPC, he wouldn’t have been this surprised.

 

Since Urupu was also caught, there was no reason others couldn’t be as well.

 

However, a user was a different story.

 

Since it was a completely unexpected existence, he reached out in confusion.

 

He cut the cocoon around her and carefully helped her down.

 

Though he showed kindness, he didn’t lower his guard.

 

There were many people in the world who returned kindness with malice.

 

His father had been betrayed in just such a way.

 

“How, how is this…”

 

The woman seemed confused by the current situation, looking around and stammering.

 

Whenever their eyes met, she quickly looked away.

 

Like someone with social anxiety disorder.

 

After spending a long time assessing her surroundings, the woman cautiously spoke.

 

“Um… by any chance… the spider…”

 

“I killed it. You were bound in spider webs, Lucia.”

 

When he glanced at the top of her head and spoke, a faint sigh was heard.

 

“Ah…”

 

Instantly, joy appeared in Lucia’s eyes as if she had awakened from a persistent nightmare.

 

“Th, thank you…”

 

Lucia expressed her gratitude while fidgeting.

 

Actually, right now, Kairen looked like a savior to Lucia.

 

She hadn’t expected it at all.

 

Finally, she could escape from this detestable spider’s den.

 

However, unlike her grateful heart, her body and mouth wouldn’t move as she wished.

 

After being deeply hurt by people, she developed social anxiety disorder, and the aftereffects persisted even in the game.

 

She was someone who found it difficult to talk not only to users but even to NPCs.

 

Right now, I wanted to immediately get up and leave, but the two words “shame” held my steps back.

 

“Oh my!”

 

Then a spotted puppy caught her eye.

 

It looked like a Border Collie breed, and Lucia crouched down and extended her hand.

 

“You look so cute. What’s your name?”

 

Despite the friendly voice, Rookie didn’t approach and watched Kairen’s reaction.

 

However, his tail wagged gently, showing he didn’t completely dislike Lucia.

 

“Rookie.”

 

When Kairen answered on his behalf, Lucia covered her mouth in surprise.

 

“Oh my! You’re also Rookie?”

 

Soon thinking it was an overreaction, her cheeks turned red and she muttered in a small voice.

 

“Ah… my dog’s name is also Rookie. The one I raise in real life…”

 

“I see.”

 

Kairen answered indifferently while observing Lucia.

 

She seemed quite shy, avoiding eye contact whenever they spoke, but she didn’t seem like a bad person.

 

Her equipment also looked like a beginner’s, and she didn’t seem like much of a threat.

 

“Uh… wait, wait a minute…”

 

Then Lucia, who had been looking at Rookie and Kairen in succession, opened her eyes wide as if something occurred to her.

 

A few days ago, the protagonist who had heated up New World.

 

The archer who showed brilliant fighting alongside a dog.

 

“Could it be…”

 

When Lucia asked with trembling eyes, Kairen nodded slightly.

 

Anyway, his identity was already somewhat known. There was no need to lie.

 

“Yes. That’s right.”

 

Instantly, Lucia covered her mouth.

 

She had watched Kairen’s fight on broadcast and continuously let out admiration and exclamations.

 

It was beautiful and elegant.

 

The coordination with animals was enviable and the flashy play was dazzling.

 

As a user who once truly loved games.

 

As someone who still considers New World an escape.

 

Pure admiration welled up.

 

And that person had saved her too?

 

“Wow… it was really, really cool! I thought it was amazing while watching!”

 

A stranger had transformed into someone she admired.

 

Lucia’s voice brightened a little as her fear disappeared.

 

“Thank, thank you so much! Wait a moment… let me give you something…”

 

Lucia, speaking incoherently, rummaged through her inventory.

 

“Ah! Would you accept this?”

 

What she took out was an unusually shaped potion.

 

As if starlight was contained within, small lights sparkled in the transparent liquid.

 

[Star’s Legacy (Unique)] A potion containing remnants of ancient stars. It is said to grant special power to the user. Effect: When consumed, grants 10 bonus stats. Restriction: None.

 

“…!”

 

Kairen’s eyes wavered as he received it without much expectation.

 

It was a much better gift than expected.

 

“This is too much…”

 

It was too precious a gift to accept readily.

 

Just as he was about to wave his hand in refusal, Lucia quickly spoke.

 

“Actually, I was trapped here for two whole days. If it weren’t for you, Kairen, I might have been trapped even longer. Please, accept it.”

 

At the lengthy explanation, Kairen hesitated for a moment.

 

Wasn’t this too excessive for a thank-you gift?

 

Could there be some other ulterior motive?

 

He looked at her with suspicious eyes, but the potion looked too tempting to refuse.

 

“Understood.”

 

Kairen nodded slightly and accepted the potion.

 

After quickly downing it, he bowed his head.

 

“Thank you.”

 

“Not at all. I’m the one who should thank you for saving me.”

 

Lucia also bowed her head in return, and a moment of silence passed.

 

“Well then, I’ll be going…”

 

Kairen was the first to announce his departure.

 

Since his business was finished, there was no reason to linger here.

 

“Ah. Wait, wait a moment.”

 

Lucia stopped him again.

 

Kairen, who had been about to walk away, turned his head, and Lucia pointed at the Orc.

 

“Is that Orc also with you, Kairen?”

 

“Yes. That’s correct.”

 

Lucia nodded repeatedly, then clasped her hands together.

 

“Just a moment.”

 

Soon, she closed her eyes and muttered something, then light burst out in a circle from beneath her feet.

 

At the sudden skill use, Kairen hurriedly reached for the bow on his back when an alarm sounded.

 

[You have received Star’s Blessing. Attack power increases for 24 hours.]

 

[You have received Star’s Protection. Defense and magic defense increase for 24 hours.]

 

[Star’s Song can be heard. Health and mana are restored.]

 

“…!”

 

Realizing the skill was a buff, Kairen lowered his hand.

 

“Squeak! Ma, Master! I’m getting better!”

 

The Orc’s cheerful voice came from behind, so he turned his head.

 

Indeed, the Orc’s health, which had been around 10%, was rapidly filling up.

 

“This is…”

 

“It’s my skill. It’s nothing special, but I hoped it would help.”

 

Lucia said with a bright smile, and Kairen was dumbfounded.

 

This was nothing special?

 

As in any game, supporters are precious.

 

Moreover, they were especially precious in New World.

 

New World is a vivid virtual reality game.

 

Even those who played supporters wanted to be dealers.

 

‘Besides, she’s not an ordinary supporter.’

 

From what he’d heard with his limited knowledge, ordinary supporters were priest-type classes.

 

However, the clothes she wore weren’t priest robes, and her skills weren’t from the general priest class either.

 

‘A hidden job supporter?’

 

Kairen, who instantly realized her identity, wore a small smile.

 

“Well, then I’ll be going now. Enjoy the game, Kairen.”

 

Lucia, having repaid her debt, bid farewell, and Kairen hurriedly extended his hand.

 

“Wait a moment. Lucia.”

 

“Yes?”

 

Kairen looked her over once more.

 

A supporter with a hidden class who can grant three buffs even at her current low level.

 

Someone who could help with pet Health Recovery, though he hadn’t found the method yet.

 

Hmm. Right. His current judgment wasn’t wrong.

 

Confident in his assessment, Kairen asked as politely as possible.

 

“Would you perhaps like to add me as a friend?”

 

An unexpected proposal.

 

Surprise spread across Lucia’s large eyes.

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