Chapter 161 – 161. Entering the Collapsed Storage Room

750 gold.

That’s quite a bit of money. I have about 550 old gold coins in my possession right now.

‘But.’

If you solve the quests given by merchants, you can obtain 200 gold.

‘I want to buy elixir too.’

How much work do you have to do that? It’s hard to collect 30 old gold coins just by hunting all day in a truly infinite labyrinth, but 750.

‘Even then, I received a discount due to the effect of the store discount skill.’

[Store Discount (B)]

[Effect: When you enter the store gate, you will receive a 20% discount on all items.]

[Penalty: To exit the gate store, you must purchase at least one item.]

It was a 20 percent discount, but the Toad Witch, who somehow had a crush on me, tried to give her 50 percent off.

‘The penalty for not being able to go out was that I turned off the skill when I came out, so it wouldn’t have been applied.’

Skills can be turned on and off through Agaf, so these minor penalties are automatically turned on/off.

[I have no choice but to work diligently.]

“I see. Let’s go into the labyrinth for now.”

Finally, all preparations were completed. Now, all I have to do is go into the labyrinth, get Mia out safely, and then I’ll be left alone to clean it all out. Or, on the other hand, if you can put Mia in a portable storage unit, you can put her there and clean up the labyrinth.

Yes, the latter would be better.

‘The current capacity of the collapsed storage room is 37 people.’

I need to hurry in. I need to eat it before the skill pouches die in a harsh place. When it comes to skills, the more skills you have, the better.

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Before Kang In-ho came in, there were 300 loading and unloading slaves, 150 delivery drivers, and 1 logistics manager in the collapsed warehouse.

These are faceless monsters about two meters tall, and were on a mission to roam around the inside of the storage unit and eliminate intruders.

“Whew. Is everyone okay?”

“Tsk. Well, it’s worth holding on. Not yet.”

“Shit. All you have to do is find the entrance to the basement.”

Three Japanese survivors with the last names Mitsuki, Sato, and Hasegawa.

They were taking a breather in the ‘container’, which could be considered a safe area in the storage room.

In the vast storage area, there were sometimes safe zones with ‘capacity restrictions’ like this. The container they are in can accommodate only 3 people. If more than that enters, it will no longer be a safe zone.

These containers are placed all over the place, including the center of the storage area and the entrance leading to the basement. The standard strategy is to use this properly to avoid the monsters in the storage and escape.

“Still, it’s worth the three of us to catch those guys in fluorescent vests.”

“The problem is the guys with the caps. Those guys… They keep popping out after a certain point.”

“Couldn’t there be an entrance leading underground? The closer you get to your original destination, the stronger the enemies become.”

“Of course that makes sense.”

Their guess was correct.

Outside the warehouse, loading and unloading slaves wearing fluorescent vests are walking around. They were relatively weak, so it was worth dealing with them.

But the delivery driver was a little different. It wasn’t easy to attack with just the three of them.

The closer you get to the center where there is an underground entrance, the more couriers wearing caps are gathered together, and in front of the entrance is the boss of this simple labyrinth, a logistics manager.

There was no chance of winning through force.

“How much of our invisibility potion do we have left?”

“One sip.”

“Damn it.”

“Two people got my attention. “There is no choice but for at least one person to get out alive.”

“…”

“…”

“Who is going to go out?”

“I’m going to go back.”

It’s already too late to figure out the strategy now.

When they first entered the labyrinth, they ran away from the rampaging slaves, recklessly using the invisibility potion they had purchased from the alchemist.

As a result, there is only one sip of the invisibility potion left, so only one person can drink it.

I realized too late that I had to go to the center where the delivery drivers were gathered to enter the underground entrance.

“Let’s decide with rock, paper, scissors.”

“Let’s decide the lives of three people over that?”

“Then, what are you going to do? “There’s only one sip left.”

“Shit. “I have a younger sister waiting outside.”

“Hey, I have an old lady. “I have to go back today.”

“Stop both of you.”

As Sato and Hasegawa glared at each other and growled, Mitsuki intervened.

“First, let’s get as close to the entrance as possible. There might be survivors like us. If we cooperate…”

“Cooperation? Did you forget? Have you already forgotten that you got stabbed in the back by the Chinese guys in the last mini-labyrinth? “I can’t trust other people.”

“Well, that’s true.”

“Ha. Damn.”

Who will run with the last sip in their mouth? Time passes by in vain in an argument that has no end.

In the end, the three people kept quiet, not willing to sacrifice anyone.

Because no one wants to die in a crazy place like this. Because all three of them had their families waiting outside.

Because they wanted to get out alive, they gradually began pointing their blades at their fellow teammates.

Meanwhile, outside, loading and unloading slaves were looking for survivors, and beyond them, delivery drivers were listening with their ears alert for any signs of presence.

A situation where there is no way out. The moment you get caught, your limbs will be torn apart, and you will be killed.

At that time, a heavy shock was delivered to the container.

-Kwaang!!

“Ugh!!!”

“W-what!!”

“Summary, capacity exceeded.!!”

The number of new characters increased by 2 in the container that protected up to 3 people. As a result, the effectiveness as a safe zone disappeared due to the overcapacity, and immediately the loading and unloading slaves wandering around began attacking the container.

“Kyaaa!!”

“Shit.!! What is that bastard!!!”

The three Japanese glared at the unexpected guest who suddenly appeared.

Of course, the uninvited guest was Kang In-ho, who entered the labyrinth almost at the end. He happened to spawn inside a container where three Japanese were hiding.

Initially, the containers placed throughout the labyrinth served as safety zones and spawn locations. To prevent spawn kills, everyone wakes up inside a random container.

“Oh, my head.”

Anyway, as soon as Kang In-ho opened his eyes in the labyrinth, he hit his head on the wall.

The container was shaken by attacks from slaves loading and unloading, causing him to lose his balance for a moment and hit his head on the wall.

“Oh my, this is crazy.”

Soon he pulled out his sword and checked the Japanese who were glaring at him. Moreover, the existence of a monster was confirmed as it tore open the container, grabbed the head of a Japanese woman standing behind her, and tried to drag her away.

Finally, he even recognized Mia standing next to him.

“Ha. Fuck.”

Total crisis.

Kang In-ho was already in a state of chaos that was difficult to express in words.

What’s even more terrifying is that the moment he entered the labyrinth, three hitmen were summoned from random locations, 40 murderous robbers were created, and all the monsters in the labyrinth began to run rampant.

“Ugh!! Me, Mitsuki!!!”

“Help me!!!! Kyaaaaah!!!!”

“Hasegawa!!! Are you just going to watch!!!”

“Shit!!! Just leave me alone!! Two of the three had to die anyway!!”

Mitsuki was caught by the head of a loading/unloading slave who tore open the container’s wall and reached out.

Even though they had been in a hostile mood just moments before, Sato still had some camaraderie with her and tried to help her.

But Hasegawa did not help. Anyway, there is only one sip of the potion left. I thought it would be better for those two people to die.

Above all, Hasegawa recognized that the uninvited guest who had spawned earlier was emitting an unusual energy.

Feeling like his throat would be cut the moment he looked away, Hasegawa pulled out his katana and glared at Kang In-ho, not caring whether Mitsuki was captured or not.

“Hmm. Are you Mia?”

“Yes. “I’m lost.”

“Even if I get lost, it’s in a place like this.”

Likewise, Kang In-ho was busy checking on Hasegawa’s missing child, not caring whether he was staring at her or not.

‘How old are you?’

A woman carrying a large bag. He seemed to be roughly in his late teens.

Moreover, she did not possess any skills.

“First of all, you wear this first.”

Kang In-ho handed over the survivor armor set she had packed ahead of time to Mia. It was a reward she received after conquering the Forest of Fallen.

[Survivor Armor Set: Leather armor that changes size depending on the user’s body. Reduces physical shock by 50%.][Durability 100]

It was an enormous item that changed size depending on the wearer and blocked 50% of physical attacks. Of course, like leather armor, its durability will wear out quickly, but it was perfect for protecting Mia in this dungeon.

“And wear this too. With this.”

“Oh, yes.”

Moreover, Kang In-ho gave Mia three rings and one necklace. All three were items from the green reward box obtained after conquering the Forest of the Last Fallen.

[Ring of the Remnant: When fed with the lowest grade magic stone, durability and resistance stats are increased by 1.5 times for 1 hour.][Durability 4]

[Ring of the Deserter: When fed with the lowest grade magic stone, the stamina and vitality stats are increased by 1.5 times for 1 hour.][Durability 4]

[Returner’s Ring: When fed with the lowest grade magicite, sense and strength stats are increased by 1.5 times for 1 hour.][Durability 4]

[Hermit’s Necklace: When fed with the lowest grade magicite, its presence is lowered for 10 minutes.][Durability 10]

In-ho Kang, who had taken care of Mia’s accessories even with her accessories, threw the dagger in her hand not at Hasegawa, who was tense and glaring at him, but at Mitsuki, who was being dragged by her slave.

-Puhwaak!!!!

The dagger plunged into the exact center of Mitsuki’s forehead, cutting off her life. Sato, who was holding onto Mitsuki as she was being dragged away, had no choice but to let go of her as she lay dead.

Soon, Mitsuki’s body was torn in half and forcibly dragged out through a narrow gap in the torn container.

Fuuuuuk!! Puhwaak!!!

The loading and unloading slaves outside the container were busy tearing open, chewing, and swallowing Mitsuki’s body.

Tuk.

There was only one awakening stone left where Mitsuki was taken.

“Ah… Ah!!!”

Hasegawa runs into Sato and Kang In-ho, who are struggling with the death of their colleague.

“Keuuuuu!?”

Kang In-ho caught Hasegawa’s sword with his bare hand and struck him in the face, breaking her neck.

There was no conversation. Kang In-ho, who finished off the second survivor as easily as killing an insect, struck Sato’s panicked head until it exploded, suffocating her.

“Ah. Uh. Hmm.”

Mia, who was staring blankly at the scene, looked at Kang In-ho with an expression that did not know how she should react.

Three people died in less than 10 seconds, leaving only two people left in the container. It has become a safe zone again.

“It’s a little quiet now.”

Kang In-ho roughly wiped the blood off his face and then walked towards Mia.

“What is your name?”

“Leo, it’s Leo.”

“How old are you?”

“Twenty-one.”

“What? There are more than Sae-ah.”

Kang In-ho was embarrassed because he was older than expected. Of course, from Leona’s perspective, she was more embarrassed by Kang In-ho, who killed three people without any notice as soon as he woke up.

“Hmm. Leona. First, I would like to warn you of a few things. Do something strange. Or scream. If you act foolishly, you won’t die. “Understand, right?”

“Yes, yes.!!”

Leona nodded her head at Kang In-ho’s warning.

How can one listen to the warning of a monster that slaughtered three awakened people so naturally, like flowing water, without any hesitation in just 10 seconds or so?

It was clear that if I went in, I would be beaten to death.

“Let’s see.”

After leaving Mia, who was frozen, in a corner, Kang In-ho shook off the awakening stones and luggage dropped by the corpses.

Now it would be perfect to go outside, put the key in the container door, and put Mia in the portable storage unit. His leisurely hunting will begin.

Yes, it wasn’t a hitman, a murderous robber, or a runaway monster that was the problem. With the appearance of Kang In-ho, the difficulty of the collapsed storage increased exponentially.