Chapter 37 – 37. Gate Open in Building 101

As the night deepened, the four of us lay down naked and fell asleep.

How many hours did you sleep? Before I knew it, my eyes opened. I haven’t been able to sleep deeply these days. I feel a little uneasy. I couldn’t sleep deeply because I thought someone might attack me during the night.

I looked up at the ceiling blankly for a moment. The room is too hot.

“It’s hot…”

“Huh..?”

“No. “Sleep more.”

“Yes..”

As I muttered to myself, Ayun raised her head without even opening her eyes properly. Perhaps because Ayun is a light sleeper, she wakes up quickly even at the slightest disturbance.

Yesterday morning, I woke up before me when I heard the sound of the gate. She is a dependable person in many ways. If you look at the stats alone, excluding the skills, she is stronger than me, and even if I am not there, I feel safe as long as Ayun is there.

‘It’s a bit hotter than that.. I need to lower the boiler temperature.’

Since I knew that the gas would be cut off after three days anyway, I turned on the boiler so that the room almost turned into a sauna, and I felt like I was going to die.

“Tskcha..”

I gently lifted Hyuna’s head, which was sleeping on my arm, moved it to the pillow, and then carefully stood up.

I only put a pillow on my arm for about an hour, but it hurt because the blood wasn’t flowing through my arm and it was numb. Giving an arm pillow is an illusion created by movies and video media. Arm pillows cause severe pain in the arms.

“Ugh.. My arm is numb.”

I lowered the boiler temperature a little, grabbed a can of Chilsung cider with a familiar design from the refrigerator, and went out to the veranda to get some cold air.

Personally, I prefer this one among carbonated drinks because it is the cleanest. I have to say that cola products seem to leave a sticky feeling after drinking them all.

But when I drink Zero, which is sugar-free, it feels a little different from what I usually drink, so it’s strange. So I guess I just find the best one I’ve always eaten.

The saying that an old gwan is a good gwan is used in situations like this. However, the word cider actually refers to fermented apple liquor…

“Miscellaneous thoughts.. I think I should quickly pass this on to someone else..”

The penalty is much harsher than expected. I thought it was a good ability because it performed well for a B-level ability, but when I’m alone, I ended up thinking too much.

This penalty would be fatal for the lone survivor. Because without even a moment to catch my breath, I will continue to think and talk to myself and be buried in the clamor without an answer.

Fortunately, while I was in a relationship, I focused only on that and no other thoughts came to mind. All kinds of thoughts cluttered my mind as I was alone for a while. I keep talking to myself.

If possible, it would be better to pass it on to someone else as soon as possible… But it’s difficult because there’s no one to pass it on to right now. I wondered if it would be a good idea to give it to Ayun, but I couldn’t give it to her because I felt like she would really go crazy if I gave her a mentally ill person even random thoughts.

‘Let’s practice emptying our mind.. Haha..’

After blowing away useless thoughts, I slightly opened the curtains to check out the scenery beyond the apartment.

“There isn’t a single place with a light on.”

I’m not sure if it’s because we know that zombies are sensitive to lights and sounds, or if all the houses with lights on have already died because of the zombies, but it was a bit surprising to see the city center, which was once bright day and night, shrouded in darkness.〈 Br〉

“Now that I think about it… “

The street lights that were on until yesterday were turned off today.

It seems like they are slowly starting to turn them off one by one. Since they said they would stop the operation of the nuclear power plant, they would gradually cut off the electricity flowing to unnecessary places.

At this rate, the electricity might be cut off tomorrow instead of 10 days.

“It’s difficult…”

How should I control the boiler if the electricity goes out? Now you won’t be able to use all kinds of home appliances, right? All the food in the refrigerator will rot. Before that, you need to put everything in your inventory.

“Whoa… I guess I’ll have to run around like crazy tomorrow too.”

Food must be stored in inventory before it spoils. We should rob as many supermarkets as possible. I became depressed thinking that some things had already started to spoil.

“Oh, that’s right..”

Now that I think about it, I haven’t recorded the stat points I gained after my survival level has increased. Since I get 3 points every time my level goes up, I need to use this to increase my lacking stats.

“Durability and resistance are too low compared to other abilities.. It would be better to raise these as well.”

I added 2 points to durability and 1 point to resistance. It was said that if you increase durability, the durability of body parts such as bones and muscles will increase, and if you increase resistance, you can resist poison or disease.

[Place of Origin: Earth]

[Name: Kang In-ho]

[Survival Rating: 5]

[Physical ability: 8.5]

[Strength: 10][Stamina: 10]

[Vitality: 10][Sense: 8]

[Durability: 7][Resistance: 6]

[Points held: 0]

[Sanity level: 70/100]

[Health level: 85/100]

[Abilities: Skill Stealing (+1), Steam Engine, Bioelectricity, Crushing Blow, Ability Perception, Bullet Weaving, Trace Observation, Human Skin Orb]

[Status abnormality: anxiety, excessive thinking]

It has become much more flashy than the first time.

My physical ability got closer to the average of 10, and I gained seven more skills.

“I have anxiety and excessive thinking due to abnormal condition. Phew… I’m doing well enough. Let’s not be too anxious.”

I praised and encouraged myself. I’m doing well. Although I will make many mistakes in life, I am still moving along without any major problems.

“I hope things continue like this…”

I felt like I was going to have negative thoughts again, so I decided to just sleep some more. The gate will be created between 4 and 5 o’clock, so you can still sleep for about 2 more hours.

“What kind of gate will emerge this time?”

I closed my eyes, feeling anxious and hopeful at the same time.

******

“Oppa, oppa..!”

I barely opened my eyes when I heard Ayun’s voice.

“Yes? Ah oh. Wake up. What about the gate? What does it look like?”

“Well, I can’t hear the sound.”

“What? “What time is it now?”

“Half past four. You should be able to hear the sound coming from the gate by now.”

“You don’t see it around here…”

It seems that the gate did not originate in our neighborhood. In this case, you have to go and find the gate. If it’s too late, all gates will be closed due to overcrowding.

“Everyone wake up!”

I woke up my sister and Hyuna, who were still asleep, then quickly got dressed and went out. This time too, I saw Junho, who had come out early and was waiting, and Seunghee, who looked half-asleep.

“Ah, it came out. We just came out too, but… It’s not in this building. It looks like it appeared somewhere else.”

“Aha.. I guess I’ll have to go up to the rooftop and take a look.”

At that time, the stairs opened and Yeongsik came running in.

“Ah, everyone is up. Haa.. Haa.. There! A gate has appeared on the roof of Building 101!”

“Really?”

“Yes, I just checked from the rooftop! Oh, it was blue.”

“Good job, Yeongsik!”

The blue color is a simple labyrinth. A labyrinth that rewards you when you conquer it. You must go in.

“Building 101 is the entrance line..”

“I have to go quickly before the others take it away.”

“Oppa, there are zombies on the first floor.”

“Ah..”

When I looked down from the railing, I saw about a dozen zombies wandering around the entrance to our building.

I have to run to Building 101 right now… No matter how much I think about it, it’s impossible to drag everyone along.

You have to break through those zombies and run like crazy to the rooftop of building 101. The only people who could do that were Ayun and I.

“If we all try to go together, the gate may close. “I’ll go alone.”

“What? “You’re going alone?”

“Okay. Ayun, since you are the strongest, you are leading the group and farming when I am not around. Be careful.”

“Now, wait a minute..! Inho, it’s too dangerous to be alone!”

“It’s okay, sister. No matter how much I think about it, this is the most reasonable.”

Ayun and I, if we both enter the gate, it is dangerous because the combat power of the rest of the party is so low. Especially now that people from Dongyeong High School are walking around and soldiers are walking around too.

‘Ayun’s stats are much higher than mine. Just looking at the way they killed the Dongyeong High school students yesterday, there was no monster in sight. So it’ll be okay…’

Moreover, electricity, gas, and water will soon be cut off. We can’t waste even a single day. There is no time to waste.

‘They say you have no choice but to stay locked up at home because visibility is blocked at night, but you have to move around as much as possible during the day.’

When complete night and winter begins, moving itself may become difficult.

‘I was already thinking that we should split into a real farming team and a gate strategy team. It worked out well this time. It will be able to farm on its own even without me. Because everyone moves carefully..’

I wanted to go in with Ayun, but right now there aren’t many people who are good at fighting, so it’s right to leave Ayun here.

Moreover, Saeyeon must stay behind to farm items, and Seunghee must stay behind to open the locked door. It would be good for Junho to be the adult of the team, and Yeongsik is also a quick-witted guy, so he will do well.

“I’m sorry everyone, I don’t have time to talk anymore. “I’ll be back soon!”

“Inho! Bag! It also contains bottled water and medicine! Take it with you!”

“Ah, thank you, sister!”

“Brother, take my machete too! “It’s okay because I have an axe!”

“Oh, thank you!”

As soon as the two people handed me the items, I ran down the stairs. Because there was no time to talk any more. In any case, the gate may close during this time.

‘As long as Ayun is here… I won’t be easily defeated… Everyone will be fine. I just have to worry about myself..’

Saeyeon will have some of the medicines farmed in the dungeon left, so everyone can use them when needed.

‘It’s okay to be alone. It’s definitely worth a try.’

If not, you can make a friend inside the dungeon like you made Ayun a friend. Just because they are awakened doesn’t mean they will fight and kill everyone.

******

“Wow!!”

The zombies greeted me warmly as soon as I came down to the first floor.

There is no time to catch and kill them one by one.

“Move! You damn bastards..!!”

I roughly swung the zombie slayer’s machete that Ayun gave me.

-Puhwaak!!!!

“Wow, crazy..!”

Zombies whose arms and heads are cut off with just a simple swing.

This is why good equipment is important. For some reason, Ayun recorded Musou yesterday… It seems that the power of the equipment was quite large.

“Sigh..!”

I roughly cut down the zombies and ran frantically towards building 101.

-Ungh.. Ungh..

‘I can hear a sound..!’

The gate was still open. As we got closer to building 101, the sound of the gate became clearer.

“Uuuuu..!!”

“Kwaaaaa…”

I ignored all the zombies I encountered along the way. Even if they chase me, I can just run away to the gate.

They’ll probably gather for a while and then disperse when they hear noise coming from somewhere else. Also, your companions will take care of the aggro, so you can head to the gate without worrying.

“Haa.. Haa.. Fuck..”

I ran all the way to the rooftop without even being able to breathe, and my underwear was already soaked with sweat. I was out of breath and barely opened the rooftop entrance.

-Wooow…

[A crack in construction was found.]

[It is a ‘simple labyrinth’ that disappears when conquered.]

[Only survival level 5 or higher is allowed to enter.]

A shining blue gate caught my eye.

-Oooooh…!!

-Ugh…

I could also hear the cries of zombies coming up behind me. I closed the rooftop door and ran toward the gate. There was no time to stop.

[Difficulty: Low-Intermediate]

[Labyrinth Name: Stinky Gutter]

[Entry conditions: Survival level 5 or higher]

[Target: Only one person will remain.]

[Goal achievement reward: Green reward box (2)]

[Capacity: 5/7]

[Would you like to enter?]

[Y/N]

“This is crazy…”

It’s a simple labyrinth of low to medium risk… And even the goal is battle royale. I sense the intention of not letting them out until only one person remains.

It was a labyrinth where one could not dare to make friends and one could not enter with one another. I’m really glad I didn’t bring my companions. Even if we had brought everyone, in the end, either I or Ayun would have had to go in alone.

‘But there are already five people in this labyrinth? What on earth are these guys doing? Are these people crazy about compensation? There might be someone heavily armed with a firearm coming in…’

Those who were already inside were clearly crazy killers. Or they are crazy people who want the green reward box.

I am the latter. I really want the green reward box. In addition, I also took some skills.

‘Coming here means you are prepared to die…’

I reached for the gate. I have to go in and make a big meal.

Soon my body was sucked into the labyrinth.

******

[Capacity: 6/7]

[Timeout.]

[Confirmed lack of personnel.]

[Additional personnel will be brought in.]

[The door to the labyrinth closes.]