Chapter 157 – 157. Dungeon Survival
157. Dungeon Survival
Rumbling.
Fifteen people, including me, Han Harin, and Eun Sang-min, were sitting in the car. There were lights in the ceiling, but I couldn’t see anything outside. All I could hear was the sound of the engine and a rattle.
Sometimes when the tow truck stops. The door opens and association staff lead the hunters down.
“Area F-11. Im here. Please drop off the blue star team.”
The three Hunters got up from their seats and went outside. A sneak peek reveals that there are no trees, only grass.
‘Is area F a grassland area?’
Have already been notified in advance. The dungeon in which ‘Dungeon Survival Reforged’ takes place is ‘Phelon’s World’, a D-class open dungeon. It is a mysterious dungeon that completely changes the environment with the slightest movement. Currently, this dungeon is under the full management of the Association.
Hunter went outside and soon after, the truck moved again.
“Arrived at Area K-4. Please drop off the Kukcheon Grand Hunter team.”
It was our turn.
As soon as I got out of the car, I looked around. Our starting point was a rocky area. The ground is a hard loess, and dark brown rocks are spread across the stream.
We checked each other’s armaments. The hunter equipment I am wearing now is provided by the association. Eun Sang-min has a long sword and shield, Han Harin has a short sword, and I have a noseless sword similar to Hwaryeon Bido.
The association staff spoke seriously as if threatening us.
“In a dungeon, you must never take off your energy protection. Acting without energy protection is a disqualification in itself. However, you may take them off in designated rest areas.”
I looked over my left shoulder. A blue bead hangs on it. This is energy protection. Consumes energy to take the damage you receive instead. When it turns red, energy is considered completely depleted and elimination is confirmed.
“Team leader Seong Yu-jin?”
“Yes. I am Sung Eugene.”
“Here is the tablet. Please be careful not to lose it as it is not reissued. You can use the tablet to know the map or situation. You can also contact us urgently.”
“Yes. I heard it at the briefing session.
“Twenty-five minutes later. It starts at 3 o’clock sharp, so don’t move until then and wait here. See the camera installed over there? The tablet has a locator, and the drone camera is roaming around, so don’t cheat. Good luck, then.”
The Association employee immediately walked to the driver’s seat of the truck. The top car started to get farther and farther away.
“Oooh…. To spend a week here…. Ha.”
Eun Sang-min immediately sat down on the floor. You might think it’s no big deal until you actually experience it, but living in a dungeon for a week without the help of civilization here is tough. In many ways, there are many things to do.
If you immediately abstain, saying you don’t want to do that, it will be broadcast nationwide and you will be dishonest.
“…….”
Han Ha-rin crossed her arms and quietly looked around him. Since she awakened her mana, something about her has changed. In the past, she wore clothes that were barely revealing and also compressed her H-cup breasts to hide them. But now she wasn’t trying to hide her figure.
‘Let’s see…. As expected, the tablet’s capabilities are limited. The most useful thing is that you can see the map.’
I fidgeted with the tablet. You’ll need to get used to the controls quickly, as this tablet plays a pretty significant role.
“Yujin. What are you going to do? Are you looking for monsters first?”
Eun Sang-min asked me.
Dungeon Survival tallies the rankings of participants through survival points. After one week, the team with the most survival points wins.
One of the ways to earn those survival points is to hunt monsters. Like a hunter, you must constantly hunt monsters.
“Monsters, if you go around, you will come across them. The important things here are food, drinking water, and a place to sleep. Even if you are not in the best condition, it is necessary to be in above average condition.”
Just because you’re a superhuman Hunter doesn’t mean you’re not human. Food and water are essential.
“Then, the beginning is exploration…. Where are you going to start?”
“There is an R area nearby, so let’s start there. Area R is a forest, so there must be something like a stream.”
All you can tell from the map on the tablet is the area of the district. Exactly what it is is unknown unless you search for it.
“And finding a place to rest is also important. On the first day, it would be better to focus on exploration rather than hunting monsters.”
Eun Sang-min nodded. There seems to be no dissatisfaction with my instructions.
Our gazes collided with Han Harin in the air. When I laughed so darkly that only her could see it, she slightly frowned and looked away from her.
The fact that we were sex friends was our own secret.
‘That fresh face whines beneath me..Hehe….’
I shook my head. When I thought of Han Harin’s naked body, there was a slight reaction.
‘I have to endure it.’
You have to be patient here. Cameras are installed everywhere, and drone cameras are circling the sky as if patrolling. It doesn’t stop there, but some of the association’s staff walk around the dungeon with cameras. If you do something wrong, it may not end with being embarrassed.
The tablet in my hand vibrated slightly. I looked at the tablet. There was a notice.
〉3 minutes later. Dungeon Survival Reforged starts at 3 o’clock!
‘After…. Now that I’ve participated, I have to win.’
We can use mana for everyone on the team. The conditions for winning were met. It would be embarrassing if this team couldn’t win.
‘No. Wait a minute. Even if I can’t have sex, I can touch you secretly.’
I glanced at Han Harin’s lewd body.
•••
A lot of people were gathered in a certain place in the dungeon.
There are dozens of small screens installed there, with one large screen in the center. About 10 people are sitting in front of the screen.
Dungeon Survival runs non-stop for a week. Not only the participants, but also the host and guests who will watch and react to the video.
2pm.
The camera in the studio started rolling.
“Hello! I’m Jo Seok-hoo, the main MC of Dungeon Survival Reforged! This time, three MCs took turns as they explained the situation in real time for a week. Hoping for the understanding of the viewers, I will introduce the assistant MCs and guests who will help me!”
The filming went smoothly thanks to the skilled skills of Seok-hoo Cho, one of the 5 most famous MCs in Korea.
“Mr. Hong Soo-won. How do you think this Dungeon Survival Reforged will turn out?”
Hong Soo-won was a man in his late 30s.
He is an executive who serves as a scout and staff member for ‘Bluebird’, one of the top 10 guilds in Korea. Most of the guests invited here are executives belonging to large guilds.
“I think it will work. The first Dungeon Survival, which took place in the past, lacked information and preparation for Hunters. However, this time the Hunter Association actively cooperates and the rules are also set.
Young hunters who will lead the next generation of hunters in Korea will show off their skills and bring joy to viewers.”
“The skills of young hunters who keep the peace of Korea. I am also very much looking forward to it. What do you think of Baek Ji-eun, who belongs to the association and is busy with modeling and broadcasting these days?”
“Me too. Whoops. I know some of the information and skills of the contestants. If you see with your own eyes what kind of skills they have, you will be amazed.”
Baek Ji-eun smiled brightly and said. It’s a fake laugh that laughs because of the broadcast.
She stared at one of the myriad screens.
Kookcheon University Hunter Team. It was a screen that reflected Sung Yu-jin’s team.
‘Can he do well?’
Recently, he was very busy preparing for the Dungeon Survival, so he was worried about his old friend he hadn’t met.
‘… Oh I have to meet you once and suck it up….’
It wasn’t long before it was 3 o’clock. The association staff who were monitoring on one side started manipulating something.
Baek Ji-eun realized without difficulty that she was releasing the monsters they were suppressing. As one of the directors of the Dungeon Survival Project, she knows most of her contents.
The main MC Seok-hoo Jo shouted loudly without missing the time.
“Dungeon Survival Reforged! We are finally starting!!”
•••
〉 Dungeon Survival Reforged begins!
After checking the notification window on the tablet, we immediately started moving towards the east side of Area R.
We are a team where everyone can use mana. It’s such a strong team, so there’s no need to act silly. If another hunter attacks us, it’s enough to fight back and get eliminated.
“Five. It is a monster.”
A monster hiding behind a large rock appeared.
Giant Scorpion. As the name suggests, it is a giant scorpion measuring 2M. Pincers that can break even hard shells and rocks. And tail stinger.
‘A D-class monster. As long as you’re careful with the poison from the tail stinger, it’s no big deal.’
We weren’t very nervous. Even a D-class monster can be easily hunted with only one person.
“What are you going to do? Are you just ignoring it?”
Eun Sang-min asked me.
I slightly turned my gaze back. Somewhere away, an association employee is holding a camera and taking pictures of us. It’s a bit annoying, but I can’t help it. Because this is a broadcast.
“We go hunting. I encountered it, but I can’t get rid of it.”
“Can I use this for food?”
“If there is a way to remove the poison.”
Giant Scorpions have poison in their flesh, so they cannot be eaten unless the poison is removed. And even if the poison can be removed, at what age will it be removed?
“Should I kill you?”
“I will.”
Harin Han came out. I didn’t dry it.
The giant scorpion that was running fiercely towards us stopped. Not only that, but I couldn’t stand properly and fell to the floor. The invisible gravity is pressing down on the scorpion’s body.
Han Ha-rin began to increase the strength of his gravity even more.
Kwajik! Kwajijik!
The scorpion’s body is horribly broken.
“It’s done.”
“…….”
Han Harin said calmly to Eun Sang-min. Eun Sang-min made an awkward face. Now that Han Harin could use Mana, she was stronger than Eun Sang Min. Her gravity manipulation ability is one of her top abilities.
‘If I get caught off guard, I lose to Han Harin. These days, the win rate in sparring is about 80%.’
The gravitational field is tricky because it is invisible. If she uses mana to trigger her abilities, she’ll have a pretty hard time getting out of her even if she uses mana as well.
“I don’t have time to be like this. It moves right away.”
“For a moment. Magic stone? Aren’t you supposed to take care of this?”
Eun Sang-min asked me. It’s clear that you haven’t familiarized yourself with the rules of Dungeon Survival.
“The association staff will take care of it.”
I glanced at the tablet and checked the 5 survival points I gained from killing the Giant Scorpion.
•••
One of the rules of Dungeon Survival Reforged.
It is said that boxes containing food are distributed at 6:00 am and 6:00 pm. Obtaining this food crate gives you an extra 100 survival points.
These are not rules for hunters. These are rules for the fun of programming.
It is to encourage battles between hunters through food boxes. From the viewer’s point of view, the battle between hunters is more fun than catching monsters.
〉 Food will be distributed at 6pm in the next 30 minutes. The location is:
Red dots were marked in several places on the map. The total number of points is 10. The nearest distribution site is about 20 minutes from where we are. Food rationing is a method of dropping food from the air to the ground.
“The only food I found in this forest was mushrooms. We must go get food.”
It was harder to find food than I thought. I found a few unknown mushrooms, but they don’t look very nutritious. That’s not enough.
“In addition, 100 survival points is not a small amount. Who disagrees with me?”
“Your opinion is correct. I need food.”
“How do you survive by eating only mushrooms? Of course I have to go.”
Harin Han and Sangmin Eun agreed.
It is foolish to avoid food for fear of a battle between hunters with superior power.
“Once you get the food crate, you have to find a place to sleep. The sun will set soon.”
•••
With 10 minutes left until 6:00, we arrived at the place where the food crates fell.
“Quaaaaagh!”
Eun Sang-min, who confidently went ahead, caught a blue flame on his body.
