EX rank supporting role’s replay in a prestigious school - Chapter 4

Translator: NovelMultiverse | Editor: NovelMultiverse

The core of a living organism is called the ‘type.’

While the type of an enemy is called ‘species’.

Rhinoceron is a ‘pet type’ that is completely domesticated yet full of evil, therefore it’s an ‘evil type.’

That ‘evil type’ enemy…

The Rhinoceron’s overall ability level is 38.

The average level of us four people here is 10.

Even with the Rhinoceron’s limited skills, we would be pulverized to a pulp, the gym itself included.

There is no time to waste.

 

“Namwook, throw it!”

“Here we go!”

 

As I gave a signal, Namwook sent the ‘Flower extract recovery potion’ towards the block.

 

Clink!

 

After hearing the glass bottle break, a subtle grass smell filled the room.

The indoor air became fresh all of a sudden, replacing the monster’s disgusting smell.

 

Grrr….. Grrrrr!

 

The Rhinoceron stopped using its skill and slowly approached the broken bottle.

Then, he slammed his head into it and the contents scattered all over the place.

 

Thump, thump, thump!

 

There were sparks produced as the monster bumped its head above the block.

The monster repeated its actions, paying no mind to the sparks.

Namwook let out a sigh.

 

“I did it……!”

 

It was the time when the PMH service commenced.

Users who obtained the ‘Flower extract recovery option’ inside the ‘random item box for students’ were doubtful of the bugs in the game, so they uploaded comments on the forum.

The content was as follows;

The player suffered some damage, but the character didn’t die so he used the item that was intended for recovering health points.

However, right after using the recovery item, the aggressive Rihonceron killed the character and his corpse was damaged badly.

Of course, it was considered to be one of the game’s countless bugs, and people paid no mind to it.

At that time, I was a senior in high school who just finished my college entrance exams, and I was so  into PMH that I tested things out repeatedly by making new accounts.

Then, the same thing happened.

I thought it was due to the item so I tried to dispose of it.

Soon, the Rhinoceron ran to the abandoned item.

After some time, it switched its aim to the character, but the effect of the potion was certain.

 

‘I didn’t know the cause at the time, but I understood perfectly after using the guidebook.’

 

The Rhinoceron was a compound result of a monster Rhinoceros and a Lion.

A herbivore’s head on a carnivore’s body.

It may be completely brainwashed now, but if its instincts were reinforced, it would react to the concentrated grass smell.

Because the flower extracts recovery potion is very volatile, the Rhinoceron will return to its normal state shortly, but the character can earn time if they find the right timing.

If there was more freedom in the game and it was possible to control NPCs, I could’ve bought more time.

I thought of it like that, but a smartphone game famous for being a failed game cannot try such things on a tutorial event not worth clearing.

 

‘It’s possible now. I’m a game character now and I can communicate with Namwook, Minki, and Sanghoon.’

 

I gave instructions to these three people. 

First, move to the designated location and wait until the Rhinoceron becomes aggressive.

Second, once the Rhinoceron becomes aggressive, throw ‘flower extract’ starting from Namwook, Sanghoon, Minki, and then myself, towards a designated block point.

Third, once the effect of the flower extract is exhausted, trap the Rhinoceron’s foot with Minki’s ‘spider web trap (5 seconds)’.

Fourth, I will attack the trapped Rhinoceron….

 

“Ah….arghhh!”

 

While I was recalling my role, Minki screamed.

Next to him, there was a spilled bottle.

He didn’t get contaminated, but if he doesn’t stand up and run away right now, he will be destroyed along with the floor.

 

“Minki!”

 

I ran to Minki, who was stunned in place because he lost the energy in his legs, but the Rhinoceron was already in front of him.

The Rhinoceron’s horn was about to attack Minki.

 

Grrr, boom!

 

“Arghhh……!”

 

There was blood all over the floor.

Sanghoon grabbed Minki and ran sideways, his back cut by the Rhinoceron’s horn.

Sanghoon’s back had a solid and thick red line on it.

 

“Sanghoon!”

“This bastard monster. Ouch……”

“I’m sorry……”

“Don’t worry about it. Let’s run.”

 

Sanghoon spoke calmly but it seemed like it was hard for him to even stand.

Minki still looked nervous but he wasn’t hurt.

 

“I was surprised. Ah, thank goodness…..”

 

Namwook, who appeared out of nowhere, looked relieved.

There was a casualty, but the number of times the Rhinoceron contacted the block decreased compared to what I expected.

Still, things went as planned.

 

‘Wait…’

 

There was something that bothered me.

The worst-case scenario and the worst result came to mind.

However, I bit my tongue as I saw Sanghoon’s back which was constantly bleeding.

 

There was a confrontation for a few minutes.

I went back to position again and successfully attracted the Rhinoceron’s attention before it used its skill.

The Rhinoceron bumped his nose against the block.

 

Thump, Thump, Thump, Thump!

 

The contact between the Rhinoceron’s horn and the block produced sparks.

 

“…… The block is fine. It is R+ rareness and the enemy can’t destroy the block.”

Sanghoon, who was turning pale due to excessive blood loss, commented.

 

In my eyes, he was just bluffing to put the other guys at ease.

He is an incredibly good guy.

 

“The block won’t break. Stay away.”

 

I had the same thought as Sanghoon, but it’s impossible that the enemy would focus on that single spot until the end of 15 minutes.

 

“Minki, it’s your turn. Get ready!” Namwook shouted. 

 

Following my order, Namwook moved most accurately.

Now he knew exactly when the Rhinoceron would activate the skill.

 

“……”

 

Minki quietly took out the ‘spider web trap.’

Minki had three item cards.

The ‘spider web trap’ item could last for 5 seconds.

That means it was possible to stop the Rhinoceron from moving for 15 seconds using his items.

With such a condition, there’s a chance that we get out of here alive.

If it is possible to delay the time before the Rhinoceron activates the skill….

 

“Minki?”

 

Minki aimed the item card at Sanghoon.

 

“What are you doing? There’s no time to joke around.”

“Minki?”

 

Namwook looked confused.

Sanghoon looked at Minki while stumbling as he couldn’t understand what was going on.

Minki didn’t care about such things.

He looked worried, trembling even, but he still poised the item with his hand.

 

“I want something safe.”

“What?”

“I just need to endure for 4 more minutes before the block deactivates.”

 

There he is, the secret villain who didn’t get attention as he was cruelly killed in the tutorial level.

Namwook shouted at Mink as he couldn’t grasp Minki’s actions.

 

“Are you nuts?! R+ monsters can destroy everything, whether it’s in 50 minutes or 1 to 2 minutes. It’s not a short amount of time!”

 

Namwook didn’t seem to understand Minki’s intention yet.

The sparks decreased around the block.

Soon, the Rhinoceron will use its skill.

 

“But it’s different when there is a moving bait.” Minki lifted the half-full bottle.

 

He dropped it, pretending as if he accidentally spilled the contents.

Minki started to laugh as he saw the two people looking shocked.

 

“Wouldn’t that monster be happy if three people die? You’re all baits.”

 

Minki planned to use us as a shield and turn us into living baits by tying us up with his item and applying the flower extract on us.

I knew he would cause trouble as he had left the contents inside the bottle.

Still, I thought he would hesitate after looking at Sanghoon who got injured while protecting him…

But I was wrong.

 

“Hmm……!”

 

Sanghoon tried to move so he could run away from Minki.

However, his scar turned bigger while struggling to stand, so he collapsed with a helpless moan.

Minki’s betrayal caused mental damage too.

 

 “Sanghoon!”

 

Namwook tried to go for Sanghoon, but Minki was waving the flower extract recovery potion like a threat.

 

“You can come if you want to die first.”

“Are you planning to use Sanghoon as bait? You should be thankful Sanghoon got injured trying to rescue you. You have no shame!”

“Thankful? Screw that. Did you not go to middle school? People get to where they are by surpassing others. Also, this involves lives, not ranks!”

“What are you talking about? How can you compare fair competition and betrayal?!” 

 

Minki shouted with aggressive eyes.

Namwook didn’t have anything to rebuke so Minki closed his mouth after holding the item card and the bottle.

Just as Minki revealed his true colors, he stopped shaking and mumbling. 

The sight was disgusting.

 

“Minki, stop now. It’s not too late.” 

 

I spoke for the first time after observing the scene.

 

“You talk nonsense. Who are you to tell me what to do?”

 

As predicted, it didn’t work.

Minki’s laughter came back.

On one hand, he held the bottle, and on the other, he was holding an item card.

It felt like deja vu.

There were many similar cases in PMH.

A picky character like Namwook who cares for others genuinely.

A character like Sanghon who doesn’t show what he thinks but will sacrifice himself under certain circumstances.

 

Anyway, they aren’t bad guys. 

Characters that did good deeds ended up in various scenarios.

 

‘I died many times in the game because of traitors like you.’

 

My playable characters, which included the hundreds of NPC faces that appeared friendly, all died and faded away.

The confrontation didn’t last for long.

The effect of the item that was intended to delay the enemy wore out, and the Rhinoceron screeched out loud.

 

Grrrrrr!

 

<Warning, enemy ‘Rhinoceron’ is trying to use the skill ‘heavy dash’.>

 

Minki, who was holding the item card, used the item against Sanghoon.

 

Slash!

 

The spider web trap from the item card tied Sanghoon on the spot.

 

“Minki!”

 

Minki ignored Namwook’s shout and poured the bottle’s contents over Sanghoon.

 

Splash!

 

It was a small amount, but the flower extract recovery potion still had an effect.

 

“Damn it……!” Sanghoon, who recovered a little thanks to the potion, tried to escape but he was trapped.

 

The monster canceled the skill and moved his head towards Sanghoon.

Minki ran away and left Sanghoon who was immobile.

After 5 seconds, Sanghoon was able to move but the Rhinoceron was accurately aiming for him.

 

“Sanghoon, run!” Namwook knew it was meaningless but he shouted to Sanghoon.

 

‘I’ve been waiting for this.’

 

I used the item that was hidden in my hand…

And I stabbed Minki.

 

Stab, collapse!

 

“Arghh!” Minki shouted with a thud.

 

He reflexively moved his right arm, but the result was that he spilled the potion’s contents, soaking his own arm.

The item was the ‘flower extract recovery potion.’

 

Everyone accepted my plan and it happened after Namwook dispensed the item cards.

When we all got one item card and moved them to the designated place, I heard a system alarm.

 

<Skill ‘Destiny’ has been activated.>

 

Destiny?

I thought about the skill.

 

[Skill name] Destiny

[Rareness] EX (Not measurable)

[Skill level] 3

[Effect] Makes surreal interferences.

[Explanation]

Experience, expectation, belief, goal, and ideology, leads the skill user’s destiny.

Based on the skill user’s life and future, destiny can decrease or increase.

It occurs randomly.

To summarize, users can lead destiny by randomly causing surreal interference.

 

‘What is it? What’s happening?’ 

 

I couldn’t figure out what was going on. 

 

The Rhinoceron still didn’t recognize us which made the other three nervous, but there wasn’t a problem.

However….

When I looked at Minki, I sensed electricity in my hand.

I saw one more card below the item card when I looked at my hand by reflex.

 

The shard of broken glass cut Minki’s hand, but the healing potion recovered the wound.

However, Minki looked grim as he knew what he had applied.

I spoke once more.

 

“Run if you don’t want to die, bait.”

 

The Rhinoceron ran towards Minki, who had a stronger grass smell than Sanghoon.

 

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