56 Speech And Doubts (1/2)
”Woohoow! The number of participants still didn't reach the required number. But since the players here are the only one left, in three minutes, we shall start the third floor's trial: The Mist Valley Challenge! Woohoow!”
Lester appeared in front of everyone with a poof. Shesmu and his party were already used to his antics, but the other players starred in shock before whispering to each other.
”Just what is this thing? Looks like Mariano and Wibbie the pooh burped the worm in the mole hole and made this abomination of God.”
Shesmu let out a chuckle at Arthur's joke.
”Well, that's the mascot of this game, I think. Anyway, the trial is about to start, you might want to do some pep talk for your team. Also, for the challenge, since it is the mist valley one, the challenge will probably make us lose sight of each other or something. It might also be an illusion based. In any case, I think it's better if you guys have some kind of code that only you guys know if some problem occurs.”
”Good idea, I'll do just that. Thanks for the tip, Shesmu.”
Arthur was just about to stand before turning back towards Shesmu.
”Also, one last thing. We're going to make a guild called Everlast. If you're interested, you could join us. With you guys in the guild, we'll become the best in the game in no time. Believe me, I already led top tier guilds in many games, and your team fit exactly the criteria for a top one.”
”I'll think about it. For now, I'm not overly interested in guild affairs. But you got a friend in me, if there is anything you want, just give me the call. For the right price, anything is doable.”
”Haha, thanks, I'll do that. Can I send you a friend request?”
”Sure, send away.”
Shesmu then received a notification. After accepting Arthur's request, he bid him goodbye.
”So, what do you think? Is he the monster?” Amaterasu asked.
”I'm not sure, but I know for a fact that the monster is one of them.”
”Oh, why do you think so?”
”Look around you and tell me what you think?”
Amaterasu turned around and looked at the players around her. Each and every one of them stood in a group of two to three, whispering things to each other and looking around warily.
”They're all scared. I mean, it's to be expected when you know that anyone here could be the monster in disguise,” answered Amaterasu.
”You're right, that's the normal behavior. You see those guys over there.” Shesmu pointed with the corner of his eyes at two groups of three. ”Those two groups are from a semi-decent guild in Demon Heart called Overlords. You see, even in the same guild, there is some conflict and distrust. At the end of the day, you can't be besties with everyone. There will always be that one or two people that works as your safety net. That is the problem, none of the players in Arthur's party have that.”
”I see, so that's what makes you suspicious of them?”
Leo came in from behind holding a glass of wine.
”But still, this conclusion is way too hasty. Have you talked with the other teams? You might have found more information.”
”Yes, I did, Leo. The thing is, they're way too suspicious of any contact. No discussion went past two sentences.”
”This definitely makes Arthur's party the most suspicious one,” Kazumi said. ”But kudos to Great Master Shesmu for finding that out so easily.”
”Well, having 70 years worth of knowledge about the game does come in handy now, doesn't it?”
”Haha, well yeah it does. But don't rely on me too much, Nyarlathotep has been known for his extreme intelligence. It's a world-class boss after all. Even though this is just a downgraded version of him, it's still cunning. So, stay sharp.”
”Woohoow! The three minutes are over. I hope that you had time to strategize for the next round. Let the challenge begin! Woohoow!”
The scene quickly changed when everyone was teleported from the palace room.
”Where is this? I can't see anything!”